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Nicholas L. Schmalhofer, 29

May 29, 2020

Nicholas L. Schmalhofer, 29, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Bruno S. and Sylvia (Prince) Schmalhofer. When Nicholas passed, the world lost a young man with a big heart animated by a kind and generous soul. He would not hesitate to give away everything he had to someone in need. Nicholas was beloved by all who met him, which understates the deep affection felt by those who knew him best.

He was a parishioner at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and attended St. Leo the Great Elementary School and Lancaster Catholic High School. At Lancaster Catholic, he excelled on the Crusader football team serving as captain and earning All-State honors. He continued his football career as a scholarship offensive lineman at the University of New Hampshire. In 2013, he graduated from UNH with a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Planning and Development. While helping others came naturally to Nicholas, he also enjoyed being outdoors, working out, playing basketball, hiking, fishing, and snowboarding. He always cheered for his favorite team, the Green Bay Packers.

Everyone who knew Nicholas will miss him and find it easy to recall his smile. He will be remembered by many as a “gentle giant.” His love and memory will live on through his parents, and siblings: Larry Buehler, husband of Kim, of Ephrata, Stephen Schmalhofer, husband of Helena, of Greenwich, CT and Jenna Van Asco, wife of Joseph, of East Hampton, NY; paternal grandfather, Bruno Schmalhofer, as well as five nieces and nephews who he dearly loved. He was preceded in passing by his maternal grandparents, Naomi and Harold Prince, and his paternal grandmother, Louise Schmalhofer.

A Catholic funeral Mass will be offered at the convenience of the family with interment taking place at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. The family is grateful for your prayers. To honor the life of Nicholas and his willingness to help others, the family requests memorial contributions (in lieu of flowers) in his name be made to, St. Leo the Great School, 2427 Marietta Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601, or Habitat for Humanity, 443 Fairview Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603, or Concussion Legacy Foundation, 361 Newbury St. 5th Floor Boston, MA 02115, or any Charity benefiting the homeless.

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Condolences to the Family

June 30, 2020

I’m so sorry for your loss Sylvia, Bruno, and Larry, I have no words, I’m heart broken for you and your family.  Let me know if there is anything I can do.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Rod

June 30, 2020

Dear Bruno and Sylvia, 
I am so sorry to hear about Nick. With that big smile on his face, I always thought that he was the nicest and most respectful young man on Catholic High’s football team.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 
Regards, 
John Bowman 

June 30, 2020

Thinking of you at this difficult time. May your beautiful memories of your son help you get through this
With our love, 
susan and max Kolbrenner 

June 30, 2020

My sincere condolences. I’m deeply saddened to hear about Nick. I played football at UNH with Nick and he was a great friend and teammate. I always enjoyed being around him on campus. He was always joyful, making anyone around him instantly in a better mood. Nick was a hard working Wildcat and great football player. I will continue to spread joy the way Nick did. God Bless. George Pecoraro

June 30, 2020

My sincere condolences. I am so sorry for the loss of your son.
Thinking if you ..
Best,
Sandy Bird
Blades Salon

June 29, 2020

Dear Sylvia, Bruno and family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Nick. He was a great young man with a warm smile  and a wonderful soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and forever more. May he rest in the Eternal Light of Christ and may His Peace grant your family the comfort needed to sustain you.
With love and sympathy,
Gary Patterson and Family

June 28, 2020

Dear Schmalhofer Family: 
Deepest condolences on your heartbreaking loss. Our family’s memories of Nick begin at the St. Leo’s bus stop in your driveway. We will keep you in our prayers as you find your way forward in “a world without him,” as Jenna described. Many blessings as you remember him and how his talents and kindness touched the lives of others. ♡
Valerie Asuncion and Family

June 27, 2020

Oh Sylvia, Bruno… my heart is broken for you. May he be your guardian angel and watch over your family, and may he rest peacefully. With love and light for peace in your hearts, Audrey Kenny

June 27, 2020

So sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏🙏 I am a yoga student and friend of Jenna’s ❤️💕💜
Suzanne Thorsen

June 27, 2020

Dear Sylvia and Family, 
I am so saddened to read this and my heart and prayers are with all of you in this difficult loss… I am so so sorry…. 💙
Lori hemphill

June 27, 2020

Dear Bruno & Sylvia, my heart breaks for you. My deepest sympathy to you.May Nick rest in peace forever. Donna Toth Fisher

June 27, 2020

Nicholas has a place in my missal, I read his name every morning before the rosary, though I never met him we both enjoy similar enjoyments, our deepest sorrow with you and your family.
Chaplain Thomas & Barbara Vanasco

June 27, 2020

Dear Bruno and Sylvia and family,
I wish you peace and comfort during the days ahead.  May Nicholas rest in eternal peace.
Sincerely,
Mary Lynn Hobday DiPaolo

June 27, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family of Nicholas. I got to meet him at my workplace,(giant). He was a true gentleman and  always willing to help our staff. He always had a smile and a friendly greeting for everyone. He will be missed…….
                         Dawn Woomer

June 26, 2020

Hello Bruno and Sylvia,
My heart aches with sadness in the loss of your son Nicholas.  I will pray for strength and courage for the Schmalhofer family.  May God bless you.
J.Roy Kreider

June 25, 2020

So sorry to hear this. I loved coaching Nick … was one of the best players and greatest young men I had the privilege of being around at Lancaster Catholic. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. I will never forget you Nick and Thanks for the great opportunity to know you. We all will miss you and we loved you very much. God Bless 
Todd Blankenstein

June 25, 2020

My deepest condolences to you Bruno and Sylvia, Stephen and Jenna. Fond memories of Nick at LCHS abound. Know that you are all in our prayers.
Tom Fertal

June 25, 2020

There are no words to soothe the pain when you lose a child, but may prayers and love give some measure of comfort. We share your pain and pray you will get through each day with faith and grace. Our most sincere sympathy in the loss of your precious Nicholas.
Brian and Wendy (Rebman)Lefever

June 24, 2020

My sincere condolences to Sylvia, Bruno and your family for this heartbreaking loss. I will remember his smile and kindness when he picked up food at Ruffino’s. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Linda Ruffino 

June 24, 2020

Cathy and I send our deepest condolences for the loss of you son Nicholas!
Bill & Cathy Kiely

June 23, 2020

Sylvia and Bruno,
Sharing in your sorrow with sincere sympathy.
Patti Artuso

June 23, 2020

My sincere condolences and prayers to the family. Special memories of the LCHS football team.
Anita OBrien

June 22, 2020

Sylvia & Bruno & Family,  
We are deeply sorry to hear about Nicholas. May God comfort you &we will keep you in our prayers.
Mark & Carm Raubenstine 

June 22, 2020

Sylvia & Bruno,
Our hearts go out to your family. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy. RIP Nick.
The Troutman Family

June 22, 2020

Sylvia an Bruno,
I am really sorry for your loss.  I loved knowing Nick growing up. I felt like I knew him.  I’m so sorry.
kelly Ross

June 22, 2020

Very sorry for your great loss.   Our prayer will be with your family.
Pat and Kay Duffy

June 22, 2020

We were so saddened to hear about Nick.  He was a wonderful young man.  We so enjoyed the two years that Ross played football at Lancaster Catholic with Nick in 2008 and 2009 on the State Championship team.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Russell and Jean Hall

June 22, 2020

Coach Schmalhofer,
Please know that Nick, and you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
McCafferty Family

June 22, 2020

Bruno, Sylvia and Family,
Please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences on the loss of your son Nicholas. Although never having the opportunity to have known Nicholas, I am confident of his special characteristics as a fine young man, as I have known Bruno and the Schmalhofer family for many years. Thoughts and prayers of comfort to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Our profound sympathies,
Steve and Maureen Martin
 

June 22, 2020

Dear Sylvia & Bruno,
Our hearts break for you. We are so sorry.
Lena & Jack Hohenadel 

June 22, 2020

So sorry for your loss. My deepest prayers are with you.
In His love,
Jackie McCord-Sweitzer

June 22, 2020

Bruno,  You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.    Jon Segro

June 22, 2020

Bruno,
     Very saddened to hear of the passing of Nick.  I followed his career at Catholic and always asked your wife how he was doing in college when she would come up to the PO window.  A very fine young man.  To live in one’s heart is never to die.  Thinking of you and your family.
                                                                                                Joe Segro

June 21, 2020

So sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Nick very well growing up but I know how close your family was and I cannot imagine the heartache. Praying for you guys,
Mary Ann (Peyton) 

June 21, 2020

We love you, Nick. We will miss you forever. 
Elizabeth Dete

June 21, 2020

I am so very sorry. My deepest sympathy.
Thomas Simpson

June 21, 2020

Dear Sylvia and Bruno,
I am so sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. He was such a free spirited soul living his life the way he wanted it. I loved listening to all the wonderful/crazy stuffs he did in his short life. It just doesn’t seem right for you two to have to say goodbye to your child. His life on earth was short but the impact he made was large. Please know that I am here with the rest of your “cycle class” if you ever feel the need to talk or find comfort in the weeks and months to come.
Siti Bahaman

June 21, 2020

My deepest condolences for your precious loss. It’s devastating for your family and so bittersweet with the arrival of Jenna’s little girl. My heart 💔 breaks for you. 
Mary Rose Durkin

June 21, 2020

Dear Schmalhofer family,   Nicholas was a sweet-natured boy and a pleasure to have in music class at St. Leo the Great School.  I was so saddened to hear that he passed away.  My heart goes out to you all.   Sincerely, Mrs. Susan Lutter  

June 21, 2020

Dear Mr. Schmalhofer,
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief.  Please accept my sincere condolences.
Tom and Eileen Donaldson

June 21, 2020

Dear Bruno and Slyvia,
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your son.  Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you.
Tom and Eileen Donaldson

June 21, 2020

Sylvia and Bruno, words Do not go far during this tragic time.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.  Memories of Nick will always have a special place in my heart.  
Jim Artuso

June 21, 2020

I am so sorry to have just heard this news Sylvia about Nicholas. He was doing so well. My sincere sympathy.. my heart aches for you. 
Deb Croll

June 21, 2020

Sorry for your loss.
Frank and Sharon Burnside
 

June 21, 2020

Bruno and Sylvia and family!  Words cannot express our sorrow for you at this time!  Prayers to you!
John and Helen Yeager

June 20, 2020

Our hearts go out to your family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Nick. ❤❤😢😢
Augello Family

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