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Robert L. Reitzel, 65

February 21, 2013

Robert L. Reitzel, 65, of Ephrata passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Essa Flory Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, PA he is the son of Mary A. (Getz) Pichler and the late Bruce E. Reitzel.

He was a 1966 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and attended York College. Bob was employed for NTN-BCA Corp. in Lititz for many years and went onto work at Y&S Candies in Lancaster. He was of the Catholic faith. Bob was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed going to the beach. He was a member of the Lancaster Liederkranz and the Strasburg Sportsmen Association.

He was a veteran proudly serving in the US Navy.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughters, Tammy L., wife of Glenn Haldeman of Reamstown, PA and Stacie L., wife of Kenneth Miller of Shippensburg, PA. Also surviving is a sister, Arlene Scheingraber, of Lancaster and 8 grandchildren.

A Christian Prayer Service will be at 11AM on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A viewing will be from 7-9PM on Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory and again on Tuesday at the funeral home from 10-11AM. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

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My wife and I would like to send our deepest condolences to the Bob Reitzel Family. I got to know Bob over the last 30 years at NTN-BCA. We bothed also worked at Y&S Candies. We had many good times at work and we also got together out side of work especially Wednesday nights at Cat’s in Manheim. He will be greatly missed!

Darrel & Kathy Smith

I am so sorry that I am unable to be there to show my love and celebrate the life of Bob with the rest of the family. I love and miss you all so.

Linda Bonham

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