Obituaries
Marlin E. Gingrich, 83
February 18, 2017
Marlin E. “Wimp” Gingrich, 83, of Lititz passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born and raised in Manheim, PA he was the son of the late George H. and Erla (Hollinger) Gingrich. He was the loving companion of Barbara Heisey of Lititz for more than 30 years.
He worked at the former Raymark factory in Manheim for several years.
Marlin was a sports enthusiast and especially was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.
Marlin proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a former commander at the Manheim VFW for several years and was also a life member of the Lititz American Legion and VFW.
The family would like to thank the Hospice & Community Care staff for the exceptional care that they provided to Marlin and his family.
He is survived by his son, Barry L. Gingrich husband of Kim of Lititz, a daughter, Lisa M. Young wife of Paul of Mt. Joy and four grandchildren, Tara, Kayela, Courtney and Skylar. Also surviving is a brother, Larry Gingrich husband of Louise of Lititz, a sister, Edris Kauffman wife of Wilbur of Mt. Joy, and Barb’s children, Kirk, Scott, Michael, Shawn and their families. He was preceded in death by three daughters, Cynthia Lynne, Brenda Jean and Cathy Jo.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:45AM on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 127 S. Broad St, Lititz. Interment will follow in Manheim Fairview Cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 9:45AM until the time of the service at the funeral home on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
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Condolences to the Family
February 26, 2017
I am so sorry for you loss of “whippy” . I knew him only as a kid growing up in Lititz. He had someting in common with my father the Eagles. I used to go over there and have sleep overs with Lisa and we had whoppie pies and he loved to talk to me and always kidded around and would say something funny all the tme to try and make me laugh. He was part of the history with all the men that i grew up with .. May he rest in Peace. All of the gang is now up in heaven My father, Mr Cooper, Mr. Wetzel and now they are all together again.. Our Condolences to him… Love, Liz and Rick
February 23, 2017
Edris and family, Barb and family, I’ve thought of you all and also Wimp over the years wondering how you were. Missed you all. So sorry to hear of Wimp’s passing. Will miss him. My deepest sympathy. Roberta Heinaman
February 23, 2017
Wimp will be sadly missed, a good guy for sure.
Our condolence goes out to the family.
Friend, Ike & Nancy
February 23, 2017
Wimp will be sadly missed by many, a good guy for sure.
O
February 23, 2017
Barb and Family…Wimp’s wit will be missed although many happy memories abound…sending light and love to each of you and to Wimp’s family as well…love you, lynn and gary
February 23, 2017
Barb, so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Hazel Hilton
February 22, 2017
to Barb and the family, mark amd I are so sorry to hear about wimp. He;ll be in my prayers, again just heard about wimp, and we hear including marks father gil will br thinking about you barb and the family.
mark and cheryl fry and gil fry
February 22, 2017
Sending our condolences. Wimp was a wonderful person who will always be remembered for his big heart. Sending our love to Barb and family and friends.
February 22, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. I had an enjoyable visit with Mr. Gingrich on Thursday February 16. He was fun and interesting to talk with.
Sincerely,
Terry B (hospice volunteer)
February 22, 2017
MY CONDOLENCES TO BARB & FAMILY. STEVE SNYDER
February 22, 2017
I am so sorry to hear this, I will be thinking of you all. Love Tracy Ober Armentrout
February 22, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Barb, and all Wimp’s family and friends. He was certainly very much loved and will be deeply missed.
Kathy Ross and Vicki Funk
February 22, 2017
Sorry for your loss he was a great person
He would do anything for anyone will be miss
Love the eagles and love football was just a great guy injoy spending time with him and Barb always happy and a smile on his face
My Confolences to his Family ang Barb and her family
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- Friday, February 24, 2017
- 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
- Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home & Crematory
- 127 S. Broad St
- Lititz, PA
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- Friday, February 24, 2017
- 10:45 AM
- Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home & Crematory
- 127 S. Broad St
- Lititz, PA
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