Obituaries

Arthur “Art” J. Fawber, 73

December 14, 2017

Arthur “Art” J. Fawber, 73, of West Hempfield Twp., passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Thursday, December 14, 2017. He was born in Lancaster to the late Norman and Jennie Harnish Fawber. Art was married to Leah M. Keppel Fawber for 27 years on September 1st.

A 1964 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, Art worked as a butcher, first for Kunzler & Company for over 15 years and then for Goodhart’s in Conestoga. He next worked for Y & S Candies, retired and lastly worked part time at BJ’s in Centerville.

Art loved life, he was a party waiting to happen and laughter and humor were always part of his demeanor. Drama wasn’t his thing. His heart was bigger than his words and he would do anything to help others.

His family and their gatherings were very special to Art. He didn’t always know how to express his love, but it was always there. He loved times spent at the beach, especially family times at Ocean City, MD and Wildwood, NJ.

Pepsi, chocolate milk, Motown music, dancing, the Colts, Notre Dame and the Dodgers and Celtics were some of his favorite things. Art coached little league football, basketball and baseball when his sons Tim and Shawn played. He impacted many young kids who loved to play for him. Art also played and refereed volleyball.

In addition to his loving wife Leah, Art is survived by two sons: Tim Fawber, husband of Carrie Bolander and their daughter Carissa of Edgecomb, ME and Shawn Fawber, husband of Krista Krous Fawber and their son Garrett of Lancaster; as well as five siblings: Nancy Borchick of Ephrata, Norman “Butch” Fawber of Lancaster, Harvey Fawber, husband of Kathy of Lancaster, Margaret “Peg” Parmer of Willow Street and Glenn Fawber of Willow Street. Three of his siblings, Feryn Schneider, Russell Fawber and Warren “Pud” Fawber preceded Art in death.

A celebration of Art’s life will take place 11 AM Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, with Pastor Mark J. Thiboldeaux officiating. His family will receive friends on Thursday, January 4th from 6 to 8 PM and on Friday from 9 to 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment is private. Please omit flowers and kindly consider sending a contribution in Art’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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Condolences to the Family

January 04, 2018

My condolances to the entire Fawber family.
Jimmy Mahler

January 02, 2018

Leah, Tim, Shawn and to the entire family that loved “Art”, my condolances go out to you all for your loss. I will always remember Art’s happy laugh and humor. Your all in my thoughts. Much Love.
Aunt Tammy (Kusuplos) Snyder

December 31, 2017

So sorry to here this, some great memories growing up are the time we played pick up basketball together around Lancaster against Art and the guys from the Hill! He will surly be miss by all the people he touched in his life!
Butch Rudy
LCHS

December 19, 2017

Tim & Shawn, Sorry to hear about your dad. I will always remember the fun times we had back in high school with “old man Fawber” or as he told us to call him “Art”. The write up in the paper nailed him… He was ALWAYS there for any of us.
Haddy

December 18, 2017

Leah,
I am so sorry to hear about Art. I truly cherish knowing him and enjoyed verbally “sparring” with him, always in good faith and with good intentions. Please know you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Pete Sydorko

December 17, 2017

I am sorry to hear this, many great memories of Art at Y&S! My heart goes out to Leah and his whole family 💓
Roxanne Frederick

December 17, 2017

Tim & Shawn
So sorry to hear of the loss of you dad,I haven’t seen him for a few years but I’ll alwsys remember all the great times we had with him as kids.. he was always one of my favorites… take care
Andy Weidman

December 17, 2017

Leah again I extend my condolences to you and your family. Although your heart is hurting and there is a void, let the love that you both shared fill that empty space and make you whole. Time does heal and you will get through this. I am praying that God will give you strength, comfort, and peace. Your friend, Mary Morant-Calloway

December 16, 2017

Sorry for loss of your hubby.He will be missed by all of us.His suffering has ended & he is in a better place with other family members.Love Harv ( his brother) & Kathy.

December 16, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart really breaks for you. Please know he is now in a better place. Prayers for you and all his family. God be with you and to help you at this very time of need.
Doriece Jones

December 16, 2017

Shawn,
Prayers for your family.

Ddub

Visitation: Thursday, January 04, 2018; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Visitation: Friday, January 05, 2018; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Friday, January 05, 2018; 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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