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Timothy Allen “Tim” Saunders, 43
August 06, 2016
Timothy Allen “Tim” Saunders, 43, died Saturday, August 6, 2016 surrounded by family and friends at Lancaster General Hospital after a long illness. Born April 28, 1973 in Auburn, NY, he moved to Lancaster, PA in 1985 with his family. He is the son of Ronald A. and Nancy E. (deBeaumont) Saunders of Lancaster.
A 1991 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School, he also attended HACC Lancaster Campus and Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. Tim worked at Mindspring and the BBC in the Boston area. Tim enjoyed working with computers and solving tech issues, creative writing and cheering for his favorite Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Surviving besides his parents are a sister, Wendy, wife of Randall K. Nolt of Gordonville, and a nephew he adored, Zackory. He was also loved and will be greatly missed by his aunts, uncles and cousins, residing in New York, Florida, South Carolina and California.
Tim was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Orlie R. and Doris L. (Rawson) Saunders and maternal grandparents, Paul J. and Mary L. (Baraczek) deBeaumont.
A viewing will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, followed by the funeral at 8:00 PM with Rev. Daniel O’Brien officiating, on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will take place 12:00 PM Saturday, August 13, 2016 in St. Joseph Cemetery, Auburn, NY. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lancaster General Health Foundation, 609 N. Cherry St., 3rd Floor, Lancaster, PA 17602, with “Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute” in the memo line or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603.
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September 05, 2016
I am a friend of Tim’s from an online community first on AOL, then later on IRC and World of Warcraft. He and I met face-to-face in the mid-1990s. I even met Wendy once when I was at Tim’s apartment in Lancaster. I loved him dearly for always being there for me even when we hadn’t been in touch for a while (I moved from NJ to CA, and now HI because of my husband’s job). He was the kind of person who would give the shirt off of his back to people he considered friends. As I told him in one of our final email exchanges, he was a light for me in some very dark times. His reply was very typically Tim, “We’ve walked hand and hand old friend, and we will continue to do so, even when I pass on. So long as you remember me, I’ll be there.” He meant so much to many of us and that is an example of why.May peace be with you. Na waimaka o ka lani. – Lisa Blair (nee Thibault)
August 11, 2016
Aunt Wendy, Uncle Randy, Ron, Nancy and family: It’s been quite a few years now since we went to that Flyers game with Tim, what a great day that was.
It is obvious that Tim was very intelligent, creative and talented man. Tim had such an extensive online community in gaming but also on Facebook where his friends provided lots of heartfelt posts. What a beautiful outpouring of love.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and be comforted at such a difficult time.
We love you and are thinking of you.
August 11, 2016
Dear Nancy and Ron, I am so sad for your loss. Please know that your friends in Auburn are praying for you. I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless your son.
Elaine Galiso McKee
August 10, 2016
Dear Nancy and Ron, I was so sorry to hear about your son’s passing. I believe that there is no pain greater than a parent losing a child.
My deepest sympathies,
Carol Manzaro
August 10, 2016
Ron & Nancy- Sincere condolences.So sorry to hear of your son’s passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers now and the days ahead.
Thoughts & prayers to you and your family,
Gary & Marianne(Giannettino) Colella, Auburn, NY
August 09, 2016
I cannot believe Tim has passed away. To me, he will always be the “Timmy” who used to come down and play with Anthony. I can only imagine the pain you must be feeling, so please know you and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy- Ann Bryant
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- Lancaster, PA 17602
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