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Sean T. Riedel, 39

Sean T. Riedel, 39, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008 with his family by his side. Born December 23, 1968, in Lancaster, he was the son of Jana F. (Sweigart) Filling, wife of Frank F. III of Mountville, and George S. Riedel.

He was a mental health advisor and an accounts payable manager for several area businesses. Sean was a 1987 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, where he received the Paul Yeager Award. He was the past president of the Future Business Leaders of America, and a member of the National Honor Society.  He earned an associates degree in Business Administration from Franklin and Marshall College.    

Sean was a member of the Columbus Home Association. Sean was a kind and compassionate person.  He had a great sense of humor, and especially enjoyed debating politics.  He also enjoyed traveling, camping, cooking, and his beloved pets.  Sean had a great respect and admiration of the United States Military and its veterans.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his best friend and companion, Jack E. McCoy.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Warren and Betty Sweigart, and Walter and Marie Zercher.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 2 PM at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA with the Rev. Jody E. Swart officiating.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Please omit flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sean’s memory to Sean T. Riedel Memorial Fund, c/o Fulton Bank, 305 Highland Dr., Mountville, PA 17554 to assist children who are affected by alcoholism.  Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.

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Please know that those who love you share your pain at the loss of your son.  You are in my prayers.
Carolyn Harbison, a student of Jana’s
 

Jana, Jack and Frank, I never heard such a  beautiful writing as the poem Jana wrote, the love for Sean is overwhelming. A very moving ceremony with the bagpipes, I will forever now have Sean in my heart when I hear the sound of bagpipes. I pray that you will be forever mended after this sad time, I will forever feel Sean in my heart as I know you will as well. Sean is so so special, Jana’s love is incredible. 
Love Aunt Karen

Jana and Jack,
Your strength during these hard times amazes me and I know that you will both live your lives to make sure that Sean’s memory will never die.  The service was just beautiful – he would be so proud of you.  Sean will be truly missed, but I will remember his smile and laughter forever. 
~Thomasina

Sean will truly be missed as a friend, co-worker and great person. My sincere condolences go out to all of his friends and family. It was a pleasure to have known him and worked with him at Homefields.
Alesha Bueno

Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.  The Lobeck Family

To all who loved Sean. My heartfelt condolences and hope that you may be comforted by your memories of Sean. His smile, twinkling eyes, sense of humor and kind heart will be greatly missed.
You are in my thoughts.
-Carol Parrish McCoy

Jack–
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Please let me know how I can help.
Love–Jill

Jana, how you honored Sean today was amazing.  You are amazing.  Keep moving forward.  Love, Your big sister, Suzanne

Dear Jack,
I am so sorry to hear of Sean’s passing.  I have not seen you for some time – occasionally we would pass each other downtown after you left Atlee’s office -but I would hear about you and Sean sometimes through Karen who was my neighbor for the past 2 years until she moved recently, and, also, Jana is my daughters’ ballet teacher.  Small world.
I hope you are strong through this and I am thinking of you.  Take care,
Sincerely,
Candy Good-Graupera

Dear and Jana and Karen,
I was so sorry to hear of Sean’s passing.  I remember I met Sean a few times because I worked with Jack in the 90’s when he and Sean bought their house.  Be strong and I hope to see both of you very soon. 
Love,
Candy Graupera
Lancaster, PA

Although separated by years, Sean will always have a special place in my heart as my first nephew. Sean, may you be at peace among the children of God in heaven, AMEN. With love, Uncle Steve

Sean was my mentor when I came to CSG and became a friend over the course of 11 years.  For those who knew Sean he was a blessing so let that blessing continue in your heart for all eternity for he will be with you always.
Melody

We here at Homefields will always have Sean in our hearts he helped us start our life and a journey toward our own independence we will carry him with us forever in our hearts.
Brian, Victor,Stefan, Marybeth, Ted, Lisa

My Son,                                                                       
My precious son, Sean, from the moment you arrived on this earth and I looked down upon your beautiful glowing face, as you looked at mine, my heart felt forever truly in love with you, for my love is deeper than all the oceans and has grown wider than all the vast blue skies that I shall forever see. I love you more than all the grains of sand on all the beaches in this world. My love is like the endless waves. The cool winds will push me forward and the sun will warm my soul.
My love for you is more infinite than all the stars in the heavens and will never ever fade from my sight. When the hot summers breeze flows through the fields the corn shall whisper your name to me. And when the winter snow gently falls and glides down my hair our hearts will surely melt as one. When the still waters ripple, the ripples will spell your name. You are the most absolute, wonderful glorious gift of life that any mother has ever received and there will never be another love as grand as our love for each other. Your love will forever glow in my heart and will always light the darkness of my long nights without you. The stars at night will give me strength and the moon will light my path. Three stars sit in a vertical row in the midnight sky, you, Jack and me. Forever we will shine. When I hear a song I will hear your voice in every word. All the jewels in the world cannot replace our glimmering love. The hue of the tangerine flower you sent me, like the color of the sunset will always and forever give me comfort, peace and serenity and will bring me closer to you with every thought of the amazing gift you gave me on my first day without you. What I see, you will see, what I feel you will feel. When I breathe you will breathe through me with each and every breath I breathe. When I touch my face I will be touching your face because our reflections are the same. Your hand will always be in mine and our hearts will beat as one. When I stand tall, you will stand tall with me. At my shoulder you will always be. When I cry you will softly wipe my tears, and when I laugh, we will laugh together. Your smile will be forever with me. When I walk you will walk beside me every step of the way into my new journey of life without you here on this lonely earth. Remember I will be with you in a flash of an eye. Oh my dear son Sean, in the future, I know that when I am in a room filled with children, I will only be looking for that special one, you my son, you my Sean. You are my comrade and my hero. No other can shi
We have traveled this world from the seas to the mountains and to the moon and stars. On this crisp autumn day the moon was high in the morning sky a sign that you are still here with all. So please everyone look up, look up and see my son and find the joy I feel, for he is here with all today. And hear the bag pipes sound our songs and lift are sprits for my son Sean, Sean, Sean they sound rejoice, rejoice, rejoice. Our trip will never cease. You and I are part of this big magical universe.

We are part of Mother Nature. The last word you called was Mom and I replied, yes Sean I am right here with you. I known my last word will be your name and yes I will be right there with you in that heavenly place were you rest. Our souls are joined for eternity and God has made us one and my faith will always be turned upward to the heavens, and I will know, that my angel son will be looking back to me, your Mother, in this life. Together our souls have a great purpose in life and now I am left to carry on so absolutely alone. I will go forward with the passion, dedication, and commitment to all the worlds’ children, which will not be deterred by any thing or any one. Your purpose is now my purpose. This earth will keep me grounded but I will take flight and keep the dance alive. Sweet dreams my son, my precious son my; love is endless and forever lasting. You are mine and I am yours forever and ever for all eternity. Oh my dear Sean, Sleep, well my dear son. For you will always lie beside me in my big comfortable warm bed. And we shall sleep till the end time. And never wake again.
SSSSSHHHHH. My precious Sean, My Son, My Son, My Son

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