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Zachary R. Kennedy, 17

Zachary R. Kennedy, 17, of 427 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at his residence.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Tammy M. Kennedy, with whom he resided, and Geraldo Mercado of Deltona, FL. He was also the stepson of Vladimir Lalaj of Lancaster.

Zachary was a senior at Lancaster McCaskey High School.

He was very active at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lancaster, where he enjoyed playing football and basketball. He also took time to help the younger kids at the Clubs. He also was a big fan of Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

In addition to his mother, father, and stepfather, Zachary is survived by his brother, Timmy Kennedy of Lancaster, and his two sisters, Tina Kennedy of Deltona, FL and Alicia Lalaj of Lancaster. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Judy and Paul Lehman of Lancaster.

Friends will be received at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA on Friday from 12:30-1:30PM, with the funeral service to follow at 1:30PM. Interment in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Zachary’s memory to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lancaster, Box 104, Lancaster, PA 17608, or to the Four Diamonds Fund, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Office of Univ. Development A120, 600 Centerview Dr. Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033-0852.

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