Obituaries
Thomas J. Donnelly, 81
Thomas J. Donnelly, 81, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Marguerite (Stroup) Donnelly. Tom was the husband of Alice (Shenk) Donnelly with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage on February 12, 2013.
Tom graduated from Mansfield High School. A veteran, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Tom was first self-employed as a barber; then he was the former owner of the Oregon Hotel (now Reflections Restaurant) and Donnelly’s Corner (now Jethro’s Restaurant). He retired from Dart Container Corp. in 1993. Tom was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed crafts, woodworking and making rosaries for the Dominican Sisters. Tom was an avid Notre Dame Football and Washington Nationals fan. He loved watching sports.
In addition to his wife, Alice, Tom is survived by his children: Jeannine Spece wife of Larry, Thomas Donnelly, Jr., Joan Weaver wife of Scott, Michael Donnelly husband of Bonnie, Catherine Linetty wife of Francis, Timothy Donnelly husband of Jodi and Patrick Donnelly husband of Ann; 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Donnelly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 with Rev. Norman C. Hohenwarter as Celebrant. A viewing will be from 7-9PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 8:30PM. Interment will be at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Tom’s memory to the Cloistered Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary, 1834 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661
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My heart & prayers go out to the Donnelly families. Pop Pop is now resting in peace with Uncle Charles.
Lorraine
Cathy, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love,
The Bruce’s (Brian, Kelly, & Emalee)
Mrs. Donnelly & family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Donnelly’s passing. You all are in our prayers! We love you Patrick.
Ronald & Carol Apple (Ann’s uncle & aunt)
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Alice, Patrick and the Donnellys. He was a fine man and we are so grateful to have known him through Ann and Patrick. May the Donnelly Family feel God’s power and presence especially at this time.
Amy and Ray Deal(Ann’s aunt and uncle)
RIP, Tom. You have earned it, you deserve it. The world has lost a great man, and a wonderful friend. Bill Settle
Mrs. Donnelly & family,
I was very sorry to read of Tom’s death on Lancasteronline.com. My son still talks about Christmas celebration at Tom’s barber shop back in the ’60’s.
Gene Oatman former Liberty St. resident now living in Richmond,Va.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Donnelly families.
With deepest sympathy,
Maria and Joe Winalski
Mrs. Donnelly, Patrick, and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I’m glad I was able to know Mr. Donnelly and will miss his charm and wit.
Love,
Emily Harris
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Larry & Marian Russell
