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Thomas C. Rathsam, 69

July 27, 2022

Thomas C. Rathsam, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Jean Greiner Rathsam of Lancaster and the late Charles Rathsam who passed away in 2020. Tom was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.
He had worked for the Slaymaker Lock Co., and later RR Donnelly & Sons Corporation as a press operator, until his retirement in 2016.
Tom loved to cook and enjoyed watching old westerns on TV.
In addition to his mother, Jean, he is survived by his children: Robert, Rebecca, and Bryan; his 7 grandchildren; his siblings Daniel J. of Lancaster, Susan M. married to Mark Torrence of Lititz, and Robert C. married to Kay and Anthony J. Rathsam, both of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jo “Josie” Deller.
Friends will be received by Tom’s family on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA from 930-10AM, with the Christian Prayer Service to follow at 10AM. Interment to follow in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family

August 07, 2022

Bob and Kay, we saw Bob’s brother’s obit in the paper this past week. So sorry for your loss, and for the loss of Bob’s father in 2020. Rachelle’s family was here this past week, and she sends along her sympathy to you all, too. ~Cal and Su 

August 03, 2022

Tom was such a blessing to my mom. He was kind and gentle to help her as her health declined. They would share recipes and talk of food and current events. It was good therapy for her too.  I’m sorry for your loss 

August 03, 2022

I worked at Donnelly wiyh Tom . Nice guy , easy going. Rest in peace tom , you will be missed.
louis t. zangari

July 31, 2022

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND
DOUG TEARNEY

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Thursday, August 04, 2022
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Lititz, PA 17543
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