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Larry V. Donley, 77

May 31, 1946 - December 21, 2023

Larry V. Donley, 77, passed away at his Warwick Township home on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He shared 31 years of marriage with his wife Terri Will Donley.

Born in Ephrata, Larry served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War in Vietnam, during which time he received the Purple Heart. He then worked as a commercial auto body paint technician for 42 years, first for Eastern Mobil Mills and then American LaFrance. Painting cars and trucks was his passion.

Larry was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Rothsville. He enjoyed golfing with Terri at Lebanon Country Club, and cheering for the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, 76ers, and Penn State. He also enjoyed gardening, lawn care, hunting, and vacationing in Myrtle Beach. Most important to Larry was spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids.

In addition to Terri, Larry is survived by his stepson, Mark Will, husband of Gwen of Lititz, daughter Pam Derr of Lititz, six grandchildren, Christian Will, husband of Elizabeth, Austin Will, husband of Katie, Tara Will, Keyla Will, Donovan Reiff, and Siera Derr; and three great-grandchildren, Hayden Will, Nora Will, and Chloe Will. Larry is also survived by his German Short Haired Pointer Gabby, and Golden Doodle Fergie.

Larry’s family will greet guests from 2:30 to 3:30 pm, followed by the memorial service at 3:30 pm with Rev. Larry Kipp officiating, on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be private.

Veterans are encouraged to wear their service hat or shirt to Larry’s service.

Please omit flowers, and kindly consider a memorial contribution to Caring Hospice, 101 Good Dr. UNIT 1, Lancaster, PA 17603 or Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc.

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Condolences to the Family

December 28, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss Larry was a pleasure to know and share time with. My thoughts and prayers are with you 
Kathy Ross 

December 28, 2023

Im so sorry that Larry has passed. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Rose and Wayne Sallurday

December 27, 2023

I am so sorry to hear about Larry.  Have wonderful memories at LCC.  He was a warm kind man.  My condolences to the family

December 27, 2023

We knew Larry and Terri from our regular Friday night dinner at Carusso’s. We felt honored to know Larry … a devoted family man of integrity, character and service … a gentle and humble man who will ne missed by many … including us. 

December 27, 2023

Larry and Terry always greeted me with an unmatched warmth and his extended hand. A kind and caring man that will be missed by family, friends and people like me who knew him to say hello 
Rest in peace 
Allan Feldman

December 26, 2023

Deepest sympathy 🙏 to you and family
Karen Rosado and Ricardo

December 26, 2023

Teri, Mark and family. No words will help the loss in your heart, but please know that Hutch and I send our thoughts and prayers to you. Larry will remain in our hearts for peace and rest. ❤️
Luanne Hutchinson

Visitation
Monday, January 08, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Lititz, PA 17543
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