Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

Bernadette L. "Bernie" Minnier, 77, of Harrisburg and formerly of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022 after succumbing to a long battle with dementia to spend Christmas with her beloved husband Ron. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ethel (Weary) Praisner. Bernie was a 1963 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, where she won Miss Cumberland Valley Junior Miss. She was known for her beautiful voice that captivated any audience she was before; and was even scouted for her vocal gift. She was a Choralier throughout her time at CV and a longtime member of the church choir at St Patrick's in Carlisle. Rather than following a...

Grace M. Phillips, 92, of East Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Hamilton Arms Center. Born in Spring Grove, MN, she was the son of the late Gilbert and Gertie (Bergrud) Buxengard. She was married to the late Evan H. Phillips for more than 60 years. Grace was a devoted wife and mother. She was a highly accomplished seamstress and quilter. She volunteered through her church, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in East Petersburg and was one of the founders of the quilting group at Zion. She also volunteered for many years at Luther Acres repairing clothes for residents. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage and enjoyed making "lefse" for her family at the...

Francis "Frank" Louis Romagnolo passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on Friday, December 10th 2021. For 52 years, he shared his life with his wife Margie. Their marriage was, as he often said, "The True Love Story." Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in The Bronx, Frank and Margie spent many of their adult years in West Palm Beach, FL. In 1992, they moved to the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee where he lived the happiest years of his life. In this idyllic setting, he cared for his Border Collies, ducks, chickens, tomatoes, tractors, and anything else he cared to cultivate ;) Frank was a true Renaissance Man, with an irreverent sense of humor. Spinner of yarns--which everyone bought hook,...

Herman J. Panacek, Jr. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, formerly of Warwick, Maryland, passed away on November 29, 2021 at Memorial Manchester Hospital in Connecticut after a brief hospitalization. He was travelling with his wife Patricia on their way to New Hampshire for a visit with their children and grandchildren. His family is grateful for the compassionate care he received from all his healthcare providers. Born on January 11, 1942 in Trenton, New Jersey, Herman was the son of Herman and Anne Panacek. He graduated from Trenton Catholic High School and attended the National Agricultural College of Doylestown, PA. Herman had a distinguished career in agricultural, specifically...

Betty T. Hughes, 95, of The Villages, Florida, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA, on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born in Stelton, Middlesex County, NJ, to the late Claude and Catherine (Moeller) Travis. Betty graduated from Pratt Institute of Art in New York City, and was an Artist Extraordinaire. During their 60-year marriage she was a wonderful homemaker for her husband, Linford E. Hughes, Jr., who died in 2013. Betty and Linford previously lived in Bloomsbury and Phillipsburg, NJ. A member of The Chapel of Christian Faith, Betty also served as a Crossroads Prison Ministries mentor for the last 15 years. She previously was a leader for Bible Study...

William "Bill" John Reuter , 71 Jun 2, 1949 - May 5, 2021 Eminent banking executive, dedicated philanthropist and beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, William "Bill" John Reuter, passed away on May 5, 2021. Born June 2, 1949, Bill was raised in East Baltimore where he attended the Our Lady of Fatima parochial school followed by Archbishop Curley High School. His successful school career included graduating from the University of Maryland School of Banking and receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Baltimore. He also received an honorary doctorate degree from Millersville University. He married his high school sweetheart, Selina, and the union lasted 53 years...

Dennis "Denny" E. Cunningham, 69, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born April 30, 1951 in Hagerstown, MD, Dennis was the son of the late William "Bill" and Phyllis (Sampsell) Cunningham. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Rose Judd. A 1969 graduate of Carlisle High School, Dennis went on to hold various positions throughout the years. His longest tenure was as a warehouse associate with AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, where he started in 1993 and retired in 2018. Regarded as a car fanatic, Dennis often attended the local Carlisle car shows. Dennis was fond of old vintage vehicles, especially...