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Roland E. “Ike” Eichelberger, 73

Roland E. “Ike” Eichelberger, 73, of New Providence, PA, passed away peacefully, surround by his family, on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Audrey F. Spece Eichelberger, to whom he was married 51 years this past September 11th. Born in York, he was the son of the late Kennenth E. Eichelberger and Hester M. Yinger Eichelberger Senft.

Ike had retired from textile designing, and Eichelbergers Drywall which he owned and operated with his daughter, Tina (Little Ike).

He was an avid member of the Experimental Aviation Assn (EAA) and the NRA. He loved history, warplanes, trains, gardening, racing, and his cat, “Barney”. He also loved his time spent in Nova Scotia.

In addition to his wife, Audrey, he is survived by his children, all of Lancaster: David R. married to Sandra Haines, Paul C. married to Kelly Haines, and Tina M. Eichelberger; 4 grandchildren Ryan, Kaitlin, Aaron, and Thomas Haines, and by his 2 sisters Diane married to Michael Tomarkin of York and Gwen married to Jack Bufkin of Phoenix, AZ. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael.

A celebration of Ike’s life will be held at a later time. In lieu of sending flowers, please make contributions in his memory to the Salvation Army, 131 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661

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Condolences to the Family

December 08, 2022

Dearest Audrey and Tina.  I am very very sorry to see this about Ike. I am at work and was on my cell and saw thus.  I am so sorry.  I lost my husband 6 yrs ago and it us very hard to go through.  May God give you both the strength to endure the coming days ahead. Love you both.   Marianne, ur hairdresser  

For Tina,  I am sorry for your loss.  I know how much you loved your father.  Please accept my condolences.

Jack R Nauman

Audrey and family, so sorry to hear that Roland has passed away.  We have been honored and blessed to have known him as a friend.  Our condolences go out to you.

Mark & Etta Boudreau and family
Port Hawkesbury Nova Scotia

On Behalf of Leonard & Anna Connolly and family of Guysborough Intervale.
WE would like to offer our condolences on the death of Roland, he was a great friend of our family and co-worker at times with leonard and the boys on various jobs. He was always a welcome guest at Anna’s for tea and a lunch. Leonard and he enjoyed many times together. Take care our payers are with you in your time of grief.
Audrey I would like you to know that Dad ( Leonard ) is dying with cancer at the moment, he is home with mom and is comfortable at the moment. If you wish to call, her # is 902-533-2896.

Submitted by Pius Connolly

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