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Vincent G. DeVerter, 60

Vincent G. DeVerter, 60, died at his home in Lancaster on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was the husband of Sharon M. Goswick DeVerter for 27 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Amos E. and Mary T. Lombardo DeVerter.

Vince graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1967. He worked as a state inspections and admissions mechanic for the City of Lancaster for 37 years. He was a member of St. Andrew United Church of Christ. An avid sports fan, Vince enjoyed golfing and bowling and watching the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and NY Giants.

In addition to his wife Sharon, Vince is survived by his son Vincent G., Jr., husband of Susan Kling (DeVerter) of Myerstown; daughter, Julie M., wife of Junior Cruz of Lancaster; stepson Timothy L. Fritsch of Lancaster; two stepdaughters, Sherry L. Fritsch of Lititz and Sheila K. Fritsch of Columbia; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister Francis R., wife of Denton Gibble of Lititz; two brothers, William E., husband of Nancy DeVerter of Lancaster and Joseph, Sr., husband of Darlene DeVerter of Mount Joy; mother-in-law Caroline M. Weaver of Lancaster; and three sister-in-laws, June L., wife of Gary Hamaker of Lancaster, Carol Linda, wife of Jerry Burgess of Wakefield and Phyllis K. Hank of Pequea. His grandson Jerry Moyer preceded Vince in death.

A viewing will be take place on Monday from 10 to 11 AM at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr.  Funeral Home & Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, followed by the funeral at  11 AM, with the Reverend Michelle Armster officiating. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew United Church of Christ, 701 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602, or to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com

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October 06, 2022

To my Angel’s in heaven, Its 2022 almost 13 years without you and nan, living without y’all doesnt get easier with time.! I just want you to know how thankful I am to have had grandparents like y’all 💗 I cant wait to see y’all again.!!!! 
Love you
Love always your granddaughter Navie וו

I ONLY LEARNED TODAY OF YOUR LOSS.  PLEASE ACCEPT MY BELATED CONDOLENCES.
VINCE SEEMED TO BE A GENUINELY NICE MAN, AND MAY YOUR MEMORIES SERVE 
TO PROVIDE YOU COMFORT.  GOD BLESS YOU!
RON ROSCHEL 

Sharon,
I think about you every day and pray that you will again feel peace in your heart.  Talk to God and he will get you through this.  When I say that time heals all, I know, I have also gone through it.  There won’t be a day go by you won’t think about him but let them be happy thoughts because that is what he would have wanted you to do.  God Bless you and your family and may you find peace in your heart.

Sharon and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed. He was a good neighbor and a very pleasant man. Take care yourselves. Remember we are here for you.
Your neighbors the Johnson’s

My name is Linda Michitsch Jackson and I went to Lancaster Catholic with Vince.
I remember Vince as a very nice young man.  So sorry for your loss.

Sharon,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this very sad time. We were not available to attend the viewing and talk with you & your family. I am really concerned about you and how you are doing. Are you on leave from work or out on disability? I think of you & all my friends at Sechan all the time. We will continue to hold you & your family in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Nancy & Stan Weimer
Gap, Pa.

Sharon & family, I am sorry for your loss.  I will always remember the fun we all had at Lancaster Lanes.
Mike Stum

Dear Sharon and family, It is hard to say good-bye to someone so loved. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you get through this very difficult time. We know the happiness the two of you gave to each other, always let those memories outshine the sorrow you feel today.
Love and sympathy from BJ and Pip Martin

Our deepest sympathies to Vinces family
Dave & Evy Williamson (Beach)

My name is ken ST>Arnaud  I worked at the city of lanc for 9 yrs During this time I was a sweeper operator then I took over the administrative duties of the motor vehicle dept  Vince and I got to be good friends   I have COPD which is a lung problem I can no longer leave the house unless it is for a doc appt   I will not be able to attend the funeral but I send my best wishes for the family Vince is in a better place now I will be seeing him soon   ken

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