Obituaries
Earl J. Williams, 72
March 21, 2017
Earl J. Williams, 72, of Lancaster, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
Born in Akron, PA, he was the son of the late Violet (Wenger) and John Williams. He was the loving husband of Darlene (Getty) Williams.
He was a 1963 graduate of Ephrata High School and retired from Wilbur Chocolate in Lititz, PA. Earl was a veteran and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War reached the rank of Specialist E-4.
Earl was known for always helping others. He was active in his church. Earl was infamous for gardening and baking for all who knew him and will be missed. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Darlene, he is survived by his children: Jonathan K. (Sherry) of Lancaster, Joshua K. (Amy) of Hershey, Heidi N. (fiancé, Dawond McKinney) of Lancaster, and Jason K. (fiancé,Timothy Wai) of Signal Hill, CA; 5 grandchildren: Andrew, Brittany, Chloe, Xavier and Kohen; 2 sisters: Mary Eichelberger of Ephrata and Linda Weaver (Rick) of Ephrata. Earl is predeceased by his siblings: Paul Williams and Florence Kissinger.
A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601. Guests may greet the family at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be held at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Monday, March 27, 2017. The family will be departing the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 at noon on Monday.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or Lancaster Church of the Brethren, address above.
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Condolences to the Family
July 06, 2024
I am so sad to see my friend Earl passed away. I did not know this. He was such a joy to work with at Wilbur. Shelly Jacobs
March 26, 2017
Darlene and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Earl was a little kid from the other side of town that I knew while growing up in Akron. He became a co-worker and good friend at Wilbur and was always available if needed. We looked forward to Faschnacht Day and Karo syrup every year. I have many good memories of Earl.
Cheryl Lausch
March 25, 2017
This is such a difficult time for all of you and I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Earl was such a wonderful person and I will always remember the good times we shared working together at PEPCO. He will surely be missed.
Terry Gastfield
March 23, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for all of you at this difficult time. We will miss seeing him at school.
Barb Heister
Burrowes Elem.
March 23, 2017
We keep you in our hearts and pray for peace during your time of grief.
Keith and Bobby
March 23, 2017
Jason & family,
We both send our love and condolences to you. Iwe only met your dad that one time, but we remember him well.
Jim & Brandon
March 23, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Shirley (Swisher) Gertler,Class of 1963!
March 23, 2017
Darlene; your children and grandchildren, and Mary and Linda;
You have our deepest sympathy and shared sorrow in the passing of Earl; your husband, father, grandfather and brother. We shall never forget his smile and ready laugh, and extended hand. May God be especially near to you in this time of sadness and grief.
Hans and Ann Wenger, and family
March 23, 2017
I was saddened to hear of Earl’s passing away. The picture is the Earl I remember, always smiling and I remember his wonderful sense of humor, and his love of his family. We shared a lot of laughs while we worked at Wilbur. Earl made the world a better place, he was a very caring person, “one of the good guys”. He will be missed.
Ruth Ann Groff
March 23, 2017
Heidi – My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It is clear that your father brought much joy to your heart and the children’s hearts. He will be missed. May all the memories you have created over the years comfort you. Tammi Miller
March 23, 2017
Very sorry for your loss you’ll be in our thoughts and prayers Williams family.
Matt Blakesley and family
March 23, 2017
Prayers for the family, Sandy Showers Threet, a classmate of 1963
March 23, 2017
Dar, My deepest sympathy & condolences to you & your family, on Earl’s passing, my thoughts & prayers are with you! Cook
March 22, 2017
Thinking and praying for the Williams family. I had the pleasure of working with Earl at Wilbur Chocolate and we became friends. He was a wonderful and caring person who treasured his family. Heaven gained what we have lost.
Janet Booth
March 22, 2017
Take care Earl you will be missed
March 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss.Earl was great caring coworker at Wilbur. He will be greatly missed.keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Krista Ditzler
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- Friday, March 24, 2017
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- 1601 Sunset Avenue
- Lancaster, PA
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