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Stephen Kepchar, Sr., 91

January 17, 2016

Stephen Kepchar, Sr, 91, of Lancaster, died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Homestead Village in Lancaster.

Born in Windber, PA, he was the husband of the late Irene (Enoch) Kepchar, who died April 1, 2015. They had been married 67 years. He was the son of the late Andro and Anna (Hritz) Kepchar.

Stephen had been employed as a maintenance supervisor for the Landis Valley Farm Museum for 20 years until his retirement. Prior to that, he worked on the production line for RCA for 20 years.

He was a proud Army Veteran of WWII, and was a member of American Legion Post #137, and a former member of the Lancaster Liederkrantz.

He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Lancaster.
Stephen and his wife shared a love for travel, especially to Europe, and spending time with their family.

He is survived by three sons: Stephen Kepchar, Jr and his wife Veronica (Jordan) of Lititz; David A. Kepchar and his wife Barbara (Riley) of Oak Park, IL; and Robert J. Kepchar and his wife Valarie (George) of Lewes, DE; 6 grandchildren: Andrew S. Kepchar and his wife Jessica of San Antonio, TX, Sarah K. Herlihy and her husband Christopher J. of Springfield, VA, Matthew D. Kepchar and his wife Sabrina of Lisle, IL, Michael Kepchar of Naperville, IL, Alison Johanns and her husband Louis of Naperville, IL, and R. Alexander Kepchar of South Burlington, VT; 6 great-grandchildren: Drew and Brandon Kepchar, Jack and Audrey Herlihy, Caden Kepchar, and Jack Johanns; a sister, Pauline Palumbo of Windber; a sister-in-law, Margaret Enoch of Landisville; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Helen Boyko, Mary Furmanchik, Anna Conjelko, and Sue Knecht; and 3 brothers: Andrew, Michael, and John Kepchar.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz with Rev. David L. Longenecker officiating. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will be in Conestoga Memorial Park.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Stephen’s memory may be made to Homestead Village Endowment Fund, 1800 Village Circle, PO Box 3227, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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February 14, 2016

I am sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember him fondly. I recall interviewing him as he told me of his time in Normandy. I am humbled that I was able to serve him as an RN at LGH. I’m glad I knew him.
Pat (and John) Pankey

January 31, 2016

We want to send our Sympathy to Steven Jr. and his family in regards to the death of his father Stephen Sr. Our prayers are with you.      May the hope of heaven above and God’s loving arms beneath, Be a heaven in youw sorrow  and a comfort in your grief.    Georgia and Bruce Greiner

January 21, 2016

Dear Steve
Sorry to read about your Dad’s passing.  He certainly lived a long, interesting life.
You and your family will be blessed with so many wonderful memories.
My heartfelt sympathy.
Lenda Corsi

January 20, 2016

Dear Steve,
Dave and I just read your father’s beautiful life story.  Ninety-one years old with a beautiful, full life of which to be proud.  We feel
your sadness.  Dave and I want you to know, your father and your family are in our prayers.
Carol and Dave Galligan

January 19, 2016

Bob and Family,
May the memories of your Dad sustain you during this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Sosie Coopersmith

January 19, 2016

Dear Steve,
So sorry to read about your Dad’s passing.  I surely understand how losing a parent can have a profound effect on your own sence of time, continuity and values.  May you and your family find peace in remembrance of all the good times you must have shared.
Sincerely,
Linda
(Linda Mylin Ross)

January 19, 2016

Stephen, David and Bob,
I am heartbroken to hear about your Dad. He was, and always will be rememebered by me as my favorite uncle.
Dick Furmanchik

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Friday, January 22, 2016
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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