Obituaries

Owen R. Kugel, 73

September 20, 2017

Owen R. Kugel, 73, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, after a recent diagnosis with cancer. Born on September 21, 1943, in the Brookfield suburb of Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Oliver and Elisabeth Kugel, and the loving husband of Susan Maloney Kugel for fifty years. He was a graduate of the School of Architecture at the University of Detroit. A former Peace Corps volunteer to Micronesia, Owen later worked as a developer, focusing on historic real estate preservation and urban/community development. Notable local projects include the Stevens School and the Lancaster Trust buildings. He was passionate about downtown development. He was a brilliant inventor, loved to read, and made beautiful architectural drawings and paintings.

He was a loving father and grandfather. Surviving, in addition to his wife Susan, are six adoring children: daughters Sarah Green (spouse of Nathan) and Molly Kugel-Merkner (spouse of Christopher), and sons Louis, Daniel, Albert and Simon Kugel; six grandchildren; two brothers: Peter and Roger; and one child previously deceased: Andrew Kugel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM, Monday, September 25, 2017, at Sacred Heart Church, 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603, with visitation starting at 10 am. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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April 12, 2018

I was looking for past people in my early live, and got this for my old best childhood friend Owen. He was fun. 
Sonny

October 08, 2017

Dear Sue – Owen was a caring and special person.  He helped make the world he touched a better place. I miss stopping by and talking to him during his “smoke break” on the porch.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Barbara Fulmer

September 25, 2017

Dear Susan, I’ve just learned about your husband passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. 
Sincerely, 
Barbara Musser

September 25, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of Owens passing. He was always so positive and had a great sense of humor. He had quite an influence on us. May all your fondest memories help you through this difficult time.
Larry & Faye Helicher

September 25, 2017

Dear Susan and family,
My deepest condolences for your–and our–sudden loss.  Owen was a unique Kugel in every regard.  He life shined like a beacon; his contributions to family, entrepreneurship and America are immense and lasting.  
Sincerely, 
Joseph Peter Kugel

September 25, 2017

 Dear Susan and family… We just want you to know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.  May God’s Spirit  sustain you in the days ahead. Thanks be to God for the hope and promise of life eternal  in Christ our Lord!  Chuck and Susan Merkner

September 24, 2017

Dear Susan and Family,I am so sorry to read of the passing of Owen.  I always enjoyed our relationship, and I admired his brilliant creativity. Stubborn- yes, but enthusiastic and determined. I remember the twinkle he would get in his eye when he was teasing me. I regret that none of our development projects ever came to fruition. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Tim Peters

September 24, 2017

Our hearts are heavy in learning of this news.  We are sending love and prayers during this tough time. 
Love,
Tim, Lisa and Alex Johanning 

September 24, 2017

Susan and Family,
     My condolences on the passing of Uncle Owen.  My thoughts are with you during this troubling time.
                              Love,
                                      Tom Kugel

September 24, 2017

We were deeply saddened to learn of Owen’s passing.  Please accept our most heartfelt condolences.  He and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.     Mike and Rachele Kugel

September 24, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today – Owen was a wonderful person, one I am glad to have known  along with his wonderful family.  Donna (Miss) Kaylor

September 24, 2017

Dear Kugels,
Our deepest sympathy to each of you on your loss of Owen. Always remembered was his support for St.Anne school and the energy and commitment of the Kugel family. 
    Barbara and Logan Harr

September 23, 2017

My condolences to Sue and Daniel, whom I know best of Owen’s family.  I will always appreciate you both welcoming, along with Owen on his patio, me to a new home.  My thoughts and prayers to you both and your family.  –John McEwen, Williamson Square, Lancaster, PA.

September 23, 2017

Dear Sue,  I was so sad to see the passing of your husband. I hope he was not in pain and is now at peace with God. You are such a wonderful family and my children are sad for your loss.  My kids remember you kids fondly.  If need anything please don’t hesitate to call me.  You and your family will be in my prayers.            Donna Anderson and Jason and Julie
 
 

September 23, 2017

Susan and family,Andrew and Margaret Garrety send our condolences. We will aways remember the friendship and the many lunchtimes spent with Owen. May he rest in peace.

September 23, 2017

Our sympathy to all of you.  With fond memories of your wonderful family from St. Anne School days.
Mary Ann & Dan Tufano

September 23, 2017

Owen was a great and compassionate man; talented, inquisitive and kind. To have known him was a gift. We love the Kugel family, the Downeys

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Monday, September 25, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
558 W. Walnut St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
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