December 19, 2024

To the Amway Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. We thank him for his dedication & disaplin as a swim coach. It will onlly be “THE AMWAY” in our house thanks to coach Amway!
The Wood Family

December 18, 2024

Coach Amway was an amazing coach.  I had the opportunity to play for him on the Boys Tennis Team from 1990-93 and fortunate to win the District III championship in 1991.  Wonderful memories at Hempfield High School and playing on the tennis team.  RIP.  
Bill Haynes

December 18, 2024

I swam for Mr. Amway my junior and senior years at Hempfield. He often told me the only mistake I made in life was not coming out as a freshman. He was a coach that you fearfully respected. He set the bar high and would push you to your limits. When it came to swim meet strategy, there was no one better than Mr. Amway. Who can forget his chicken scratch scouting reports with times of an opponent. He always said the swimmers in lane 1 and 6 win meets.  The pre-meet meetings in the basement of Golden Meadows were always memorable. Mr. Amway laying out the strategy for the meet. A lasting image of him I will always have is his hand clasped over his mouth peering over his glasses deep in thought. Later in life I would stop by the Lititz Springs pool to catch up. He always had stories to tell and life lessons to be taught. Recently I would see him on deck officiating high school swim meets. He always had time for a chat. The last time I saw him and we were saying our goodbyes, he told me to call him Andy. That was something I could never do. He was always Mr. Amway to me and countless others. Mr. Amway made a lasting impact on my life and many more through his teaching, coaching and friendship. He will be missed. My condolences to his family. 
Dave Kauffman

December 17, 2024

I knew Andy for most of my life as a friend of the family, teacher, coach, mentor and compassionate friend. First, I knew him as a friend of my father (Jack Deaner), then he inspired me as my teacher and swimming coach. He was my boss at Hempfield where he guided me in my career ( I used to joke with him that his son was my first boss at Willow Street pool where I lifeguarded at age 15)! He stepped in when my father died and watched over me.  He gave special attention to my daughter through her swimming since my dad had died and finally he gave me encouragement in the roughest days of my battle with cancer when he called me each week. We shared our health journeys, old times at Hempfield, spoke of swimming and tennis. He really lifted my spirits during that time. He was finally able to see me attend my first retirement luncheon. I am so thankful for having Andy in my life and I was so glad I could recently spend time with him. I will miss him. Mark and Kim, you have my deepest sympathy. Elizabeth “Beth” Deaner Hershey

December 17, 2024

Coach Amway touched so many people in a positive way throughout his life.  I don’t know if he realized he was one of the people that helped me find my path as a young man. He instilled the value of working hard, teamwork and leadership.
R.I.P. Coach
Mark Perkins

December 16, 2024

My story with Andy Amway evolved from 1969 through his viewing this evening. My experience with Andy Amway began as a Hempfield student, continued through over twenty years of my thirty-five year teaching career, as my boss, in the Social Studies department at Hempfield. My feelings about Andy Amway during that span of time ranged from fear to respect to admiration. I saw him occasionally during his retirement years, but his presence was ever constant throughout my teaching career. With regard to teaching, much like the atheletes that he coached, he had a quality of leadership that made me strive for excellence. He made me a better teacher.
Douglas Webb

December 16, 2024

Mr. Amway was spectacular in the classroom. I spent my career teaching history in public schools and higher ed. I benefited considerably from his skilled pedagogy, and I always appreciated how well he prepared me for the next level.
Steve Longenecker,  HHS ’69.

December 16, 2024

My condolences to your family.  Mr.Amway, was my teacher, my coach and my boss. In the classroom, pool and in the life guard chair, He taught me a work ethic that I continue to follow every day. I moved to Lititz after college, and was happy to join the pool knowing Amway still there.  I enjoyed visiting with him, him telling stories.  And the fact that he still knew my butterfly time 15 years later was special.  But he was a special guy.  And he and my day could converse about politic until the cows came home. But always with respect.  That was one thing, you treat him with respect, he’ll treat you with respect.  I am glad to know Mr.Amway for most of my life. He will be missed. 
Matthew Stauffer

December 16, 2024

I had the pleasure of meeting Andy several years ago through Mark.  Ginny met him working at the polls on Election Day.  I looked forward to seeing him each Election Day so we could catch up with what was happening in our lives.  I shall truly miss those conversations.  He was so proud of his children and grandchildren.  Rest in peace, Andy.
Mike Babic

December 16, 2024

Mr. Amway…Coach Amway…a legend. He put his “all” in teaching and coaching.  And his “all” was about the kids.  I wanted to study hard for his class, and work hard in the pool.  His expectations of me as a student and a swimmer became mine.  I’ll never forget him talking with me, looking over his glasses, inspiring me to be the best that I could.  I feel honored to have had him as a teacher, a coach, and a friend.
Rest in peace, Mr. Amway.  And thank you.
Susan (Feyock) Hunter

December 16, 2024

The Hempfield School and community has lost a tremendous asset  in Andy Amway.  We thank him for all he gave to all of us.
Burnell and Joan Hostetter

December 16, 2024

Kim and Mark, The world has lost such a large presence to all those who had the privledge of knowing Mr. Amway. There is no doubt that he definitely helped keep me on the straight and narrow path as one of his swimmers. Although I never wanted to disappoint my mom and dad, I also never wanted to disappoint Mr. Amway! He directed me as an adult to call him, “Andy” not Mr. Amway. That was probably one of the only times I did not listen to what he told me. He will forever be , “Mr. Amway to me!” 
Diane Newcomer Black

December 16, 2024

My sincere condolences to Mark, Kim and your families.  While at HHS I did secretarial work in Mr. Amway’s office, and certainly the tasks were great learnings for a high school student; however, even GREATER life experiences were happening in parallel.  The responsibilities I was given to manage & the confidence he had in me on daily basis have been clearly remembered throughout my life – making a remarkable lasting impression.  He was a wonderful, unique human being and always my friend.  I am beyond grateful to have known Andy Amway.  Fondly, Linda (Haller) Fincher

December 15, 2024

Kim and Mark,  we were so sorry to hear about your dad.  He was quite and extrodinary man and we had many a great memories with him.
God Bless you both,
Amy and Dwight Gold

December 15, 2024

My heartfelt condolences go out to the Amway family. Coach Andy Amway was a truly remarkable educator and coach, whose integrity and dedication left an indelible mark on everyone he touched. His legacy will endure for generations. He set an incredibly high standard, inspiring countless student-athletes to strive for excellence. Lancaster was fortunate to have had him in our community. Thank you, Coach, for everything.
With respect,Mike Orstein

December 15, 2024

We have lost a dear friend, outstanding teacher, successful coach, a great family man, and a true patriot.  Andy was a man of all seasons.  Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Nancy/Bill Brackbill

December 15, 2024

Sorry to hear about Andy’s passing! The last time I saw him was in June 2021 at my wife ,Sue Clouser memorial service. I know that he loved sports and he was in a fanacy baseball league. Best to all- Bill Clouser

December 15, 2024

I knew Andy for over 50 years in and out of Hempfield and we often relaxed or were involved with some acivities over the years. He was one of a kind and I believe it would be very difficult to duplicate him as a coach, teacher, and friend. RSP in Andy, there are no more Earthy competitions.
WILLIAM CACI

December 14, 2024

Mr Amway was such an amazing coach to both our  girls Kate and Jenn. I so cherished him as a friend and working with him  on LLMeet. He he such an impact on so many!
Betty Windstein

December 14, 2024

Coach Amway was the Best!  As my Cross Country Coach, his discipline and leadership in 11th grade was just what I needed.  Coach Amway believed in me as a runner and inspired me to always to give my best!  I fondly remember that 13 – 0 team in 1971, going to States and the attending a Penn State football game…. as he had promised earlier that July. I am so appreciative and thankful to have had him as my coach.  
Stephen Gunzenhauser