Obituaries
Joseph J. Dyer, 86
Joseph J. Dyer, 86 of Landisville, formerly of Newark, NJ passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster surrounded by his loving family. Born in Newark, NJ he was the son of the late Patrick and Sarah (Hart) Dyer. He was married to the late Hazel A. (Roof) Dyer who passed away in 1996.
He was a WWII veteran proudly serving with the US Navy. Joe graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University and went onto work for RCA as an accountant retiring from there in 1987 after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and volunteered for many years with the church and also at Sunnyside Ministries. He enjoyed bowling, family ancestry, golfing, gardening, listening to Rush Limbaugh, watching Fox News, preparing people’s taxes, watching Eagles football, Duke basketball and most of all visiting all his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children: Four Sons, Daniel P. Dyer, husband of Bettina of Moorestown, NJ, Joseph F. Dyer, husband of Frances of Medford, NJ, Richard J. Dyer, husband of Wendy of Doylestown, PA, and Matthew J. Dyer of Lancaster. Two daughters: Maureen A. Wittmer, wife of Bart A., of Smithfield, RI and Anne-Marie of Hummelstown, PA. Also surviving is a sister, Helen Gavarny and 7 grandchildren: Daniel, Ashley, Ryan, Derek Dyer and Meghan, John and Mary Wittmer. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kathleen Wittmer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10AM on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. Peter I. Hahn as Celebrant. A viewing will be held from 6-8PM on Monday, December 3, 2012 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551 with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 8PM and viewing again from 9-10AM on Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Joe’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or hospiceandcommunitycare.org and the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041
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MAUREEN AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HERE OF THE PASSING OF OUR DAD. WE KNOW YOUR FAITH WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH TO GET THIS DIFFICULT TIME! LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING!
GOD BLESS AND ALL OUR LOVE,
cHERIE, JOE, SAMANTHA AND JESSE
My deepest sympathy to you. Your dad will always be bigger than life to me. He was the only other father that was as "Irish tough" as my dad, but what a twinkle he had in his eye when he smiled! I will never forget the hopscotch board he painted on the driveway so Maureen and I would always have a place to play away from the boys. We must have played a thousand hours of games there. He kept all of us in line. He was firm but fair and never missed an opportunity to make a joke. I can still hear our Dads having a belly laugh out in our backyard, probably over something one of the kids tried to get away with.
Our Dads are sharing a beer right,while our moms catch each other up on the families. Cheers to two great set of parents!Rest in peace.
With love,
Noreen Daly Daniel
Always remembered Mr Dyer as a "gentle giant". Our thoughts and prayers for the Dyer/Wittmer families.
Love, Cheryl & Tom Dedian & family
Dear, Dyer Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. He was such a kind and wonderful man. I will always have fond memories of him. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry that I am not able to be there for his funeral.
With deepest sympathy,
Missy, Matt Reese, and Jack
Anne-Marie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Carol and Bernie Gerber
Wyomissing,PA
To Maureen and Family,
I want to send you my love and condolences for the passing of you dad and let you know that you are all in my thoughts.
All my love!
Dina Marie
Maureen, Bart & Family
Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Always remember the fond memories of your Dad to keep his spirit alive in your hearts.
With Deepest sympathy,
The Jasper Family
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad and another of our "Dyer" clan. He was a sweet man with such a wealth of knowledge of our origins. He will be missed at the Dyer picnics. My thoughts are with your family during this time.
Love,
Betty Dyer
Dear Dyer Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. He will always be remembered for the wonderful man that is was, and also for being a great friend and neighbor who was always there to lend a helping hand. The neighborhood will not be the same without him. I hope your family can find some comfort in knowing he is now reunited with his loved ones who have passed before him.
May God Bless your family,
Jack & Kathy Mentzer
There is so much to say regarding this wonderful man. He was a wealth of information, always good for a laugh and most of all a true friend. Joe was someone that valued his family above all else and was so very proud of all the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.
Joe will be missed here on earth by all of us but we can take solace knowing that he is once again reunited with those loved ones who have gone before.
We will miss Joe but are glad for the many good memories that he provided for us.
Joe & Wanda Kyle
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Your Dad was one those iconic Dad’s in the neighborhood. Alway ready to lend a helping hand to a neighbor. He was a great friend and help to my mother after our Dad died and remained a good friend even long after your move away. It is rare to see that kind of dedication to a neighbor and distant friend any more these days. While I was very young at the time, I still have many great memories of your Dad and the leadership role he had with all the neighborhod kids. Even several years ago when I saw him at Mom’s 75th birthday I knew that in his presence it was time to shape up and get in line. As I get older and raise my own children now, I often find myself mimmicking you Dad’s parenting style. He was one of the great role models of what a father should be.
Patrick Gallagher and Family
Lebanon, Ohio
To the Dyer Family,
Please accept my families condolences on the passing of your Dad. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time.
Bob and Jeni Fischer
Rich,
My Families thoughts and prayers are with you all after hearing of your dads passing. Having lost my mom in April, I know these are not easy times. Wish I could be there for the services, but I am scheduled out of town for the week.
Sincerely
Doug Kubinak
To the Dyer clan from Susan Daly
My sincere sympathy on the loss of a great man. He was a powerful positive influence on Orange Ave. He was on patrol 24×7 for all the kids in our neighborhood, Your dad taught everyone, loved us and watched over. I have always talked to my daughters about your family and how we would share lawn mowers, tools, child labor, Tim and I were your backup paperboys for the Daily Journal, building forts in our garage, have carnivals, and donating money to cerebral palsy. The snow blower from Roger Coffee and how our dads would plow the neighborhood. Snowball fights and forts, sleigh riding at galloping hills for hours. Our parents were tough but raise strong independent children. I can still hear the dinner bell being rung from the back door of your home for your family and the endless hours of basketball. Your mom even loaned my mother a maternity gown when she was pregnant with Aileen so my mother didn’t have to spend the money for a one day wedding. Your parents and you all were a great void in our lives when you left…the memories will live on in all of us for many a year…The table in heaven that was set early by Mrs. Tuttle and Mr. Gallagher has been removed and the block party of Maple Place and Orange Ave is in full swing. You are all in my prayers for the strength to begin a new beginning without your greatest mentors…Manhattan’s are now served in a little corner in heaven..I am sure your Dad was greeted not only by your mother and Kathleen, but by the many that went before him…