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Richard “Dick” R. Conlin, 86
November 12, 2016
Richard “Dick” R. Conlin, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on November 12, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital unexpectedly. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John & Emma (Long) Conlin. Dick was the husband of Virginia “Jo” J. Conlin.
A veteran, he served in the US Army and was stationed Germany in 1955. Dick was a 1948 graduate of JP McCaskey High School. Dick graduated in 1954 from the University of Illinois and from F&M College in 1952. He received a Master’s Degree in Geology. He retired as the Vice President of Andrews S. McCreath & Son. Dick was a really good cook and loved seafood. He was an avid reader, enjoyed sports & classical music and a good cigar. Dick was an excellent golfer and would regularly shoot his age in the 80s.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Jo, are 3 daughters: Kim E. Ludewig, Rebecca Kopp, wife of Mark, & Kathleen M. Conlin, life-partner of Samuel J. Fonzi, all of Lancaster, PA; 2 grandchildren: Jessica Claire Morales & Max Elliot Ludewig; and a sister, Anna Arnold of Tucson, AZ.
Dick was 1 of 9 children. He was preceded in death by 7 siblings: Mary Erisman, John C. Conlin, Jr., Ruth Kautz, Jean Randall, Donald Conlin, Margaret Crogg & Patricia Conlin.
Friends will be received from 10-11 AM on Sunday, November 20, 2016 with a Celebration of Life Service to begin at 11 AM at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Time of Sharing will take place during the service. Dick will be laid to rest at New Providence Mennonite Cemetery with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard, PO Box 8601, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to Vet 21 Salute Honor Guard, 201 W. Orange St, Lititz, PA 17543.
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November 22, 2016
I played lots of tennis with Dick, starting about 25 years ago. He was an amazing athlete, continuing with a golf group I joined about 7 years ago.
You could always count on Dick to give a thoughtful opinion. He was worth listening to.
Deepest sympathis to Jo and family.
Ron Smith
November 20, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My maternal grandmother was Mary Erisman, Dick’s oldest sister. I am the daughter of Nancy (Erisman) and Fred Arbogast. The last time I attended a Conlin reunion I was still in elementary school–probably 39 years ago before our family moved from Lebanon, Pa. to Williamsport, PA. While faint, I do have wonderful memories of your father and the Conlin famly reunions. My best to all of you. Fondly, Carolyn Arbogast Garneau
November 20, 2016
My sinecerest condolences on the passing of Dick. Mark Long
November 18, 2016
Just wanted to say that we are thinking of you in your time of grief and that Mr. Dick Conlin was a wonderful man who will be sorely missed by his family & friends. We are very sorry for your loss. George Ludewig & Libby Leeann
November 16, 2016
I met Dick at Universal Health Club about 5 years ago. He always had a ggod story to share usually about golf. I had not seen him at the club for a few months. I was at the small SKH early last week and we stopped and talked for about 10 minutes. He assured me he would come back to the club soon.I can still hear his unique voice. I am so glad I stopped and talked w him. My condloences to the whole family. RIP DICK.
November 16, 2016
I worked with Mr. Conlin for almost thirty years at McCreath. He was a great person to work for. Never judged you and treated you great. He was missed in the office after his retirement but we did get to see him during Board Meetings. Always came in with a smile and a story. He was a great family man and I know will be missed by everyone who knew him. My condolences to the whole family.
Deepest Thoughts for all of you.
Donna Britton
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