Obituaries
Joseph Clark Culver, 72
March 20, 2020
Joseph Clark Culver, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on March 20, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Surviving him are his loving wife Ellen, his children Allan, Katie and Dan, his daughters’ in-law Janet and Nicole, his son in-law Jeremy and his nine grandchildren: Joseph, Grace, Anna, Colin, Mae, Tanner, Olivia, Mila, and Isabel.
Joe’s life was a testimony to service and generosity. Whether it was cleaning up after his family or leading human resource departments in his career, Joe brought a tireless work ethic infused with kindness. He spent a dedicated career in retail working for Sears, Gimbels, Woodward and Lothrop and the final twenty years of his career at the Bon Ton. Working in New York City, Washington D.C. and York, PA, Joe embraced the risk and adventure of moving for new opportunities. Both during his career and in retirement Joe volunteered his time to a number of non-profit organizations including the Boards of Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD and Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, MD, the Rotary Club of York, and as a driver for Brighter Day.
He was an active member of the Catholic community and was a parishioner of Saint John Neumann Catholic Church. He loved spending time at the beach and watching the various activities of his grandchildren. Married fifty years to the love of his life, Ellen, Joe left the world at an early age, but he left the world a better place.
Joe’s Memorial Mass will be celebrated on June 26, 2020 at 11AM at the St. John Neumann Church Pavilion 601 E Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in memory of Joe to Asana Hospice 2708 Commerce Dr. STE 300, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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Condolences to the Family
August 20, 2020
I was very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. We worked together at Woodward and Lothrop, Washignton DC. My sincerest condolences to the family. Kathryn ( Kay George ) Johnson
June 24, 2020
Ellen, Allen, Katie, and Danny, we were so sad to hear of Joe’s passing and sorry we could not be with you because of these difficult times. Having spent time with you we saw the bonds of love in your family. We saw your joy Ellen when the two of you were together and we saw his best qualities in you, Allen, Katie and Danny. Especially, you mirrored your Dad’s kindness and outgoing spirit. We lost him too early and we know some of the pain you are going through having lost our parents. We can say that it will get better with time. Take comfort in the hope that because of the cross, if we embrace Jesus, we can all be reunited someday in heaven where every tear will be wiped away and there will be no more sorrow. We mourn with you and will remember you in our prayers.
Phil & Mary Ellen Bogert
April 11, 2020
Ellen…thinking of you and Joe and all the smiles and laughter you two gave our class at De Paul . Prayers and sincere condolences
to you and your family . Laughter and smiles are two things that will return. Children and grandchildren will always see to that!
God Bless you Ellen during this time and always .
LindaRay Gieson
April 05, 2020
Dear Ellen and family,
Margie and I are very sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. Joe was a great support to me and our “Woodies Team”!! He left a wonderful legacy! His obituary describes it quite well. We are grateful to Terry and Tom for arranging to get us together again after so many years. Please know that you will all be in our prayers in the difficult days ahead.
Bill and Margie Craig
March 30, 2020
I’m so very sorry to hear the loss of a special person in my life. He started as a boss but became so much more to me over the years. His footprint on this earth is huge. Prayers to the family!
Sue Hulme(konopelski)
March 29, 2020
Oh Ellen, Katie, Danny and Allan, Mal and I wish you the grace to be able to go on to live your best lives in your dad’s (your Joe’s) honor. Please know that we will keep you all in our prayers. With love and condolences, the Harkins’s, Maura and Mal
March 27, 2020
Dear Ellen and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. All of us at 10409 Masters remember his steadfastness and his love for his family.
We wish you the best in this time of need. Prayers!
Carol and Phil Kuehl and Family
March 27, 2020
Dear Ellen,
I was so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was such a beautiful person. I remember him well from Sunday’s in Fayson many years ago. I pray you have peace during this difficult time. May God bless you.
stay well.
Anita Johnson DiFlumeri
(Pattys friend who she went to Europe with)
March 26, 2020
Ellen,Our condolences to you and your family, our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dominic Marion
March 26, 2020
Dear Ellen, Allan, Katie and Danny – It is hard to imagine your family without Joe, but we know his spirit lives on in all of you. I wish you all the peace that happy memories provide, gratitude for having had such a wonderful husband and father, and the joy of loving each other. Love, Donna
March 26, 2020
Dear Ellen,
I am so sorry for the loss of Joe — You guys were a perfect match for each other. Running thru my mind are those bus rides to DePaul with Joe and other mates. There was always laughter never a sad moment — of course I hung out with Joe at times away from school — it was always fun – happy times — that black Chevy Impala convertible was the class of the day — Joe was a guy’s guy , a gentleman but even better he was a great person , husband and father. Joe is in my prayers as you are, the kids and G-kids — always be safe — be healthy — hope to see you down the line. Bob Thunell
March 25, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was such a special person to me- and I was so honored to be able to help him through all his contact lens adventures! He was honestly my favorite contact lens patient and I feel Dr. Manning felt the same way. My heart goes out to your family at this awful time!
Dee Humpton
March 25, 2020
Dear Ellen, We send our sincere condolences on Joe’s premature passing. Delighted to see your wonderful photos of your 50th celebration. Hopefully those happy memories will help you now. Joe was a wonderful guy!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 to all,
Connie and Paul
March 25, 2020
Dear Ellen,
I’ll always think of Joe as that sweet guy from high school who married the sweetest girl. I’m so sorry to hear about Joe’s death, but I am happy that you had 50 years together and that you two created such a lovely family and a beautiful life. Blessings to you and your family at this sad time.
Josie Mullin Kealty
March 25, 2020
Dear Ellen – so sorry to hear the news about Joe. We had many great adventures together in high school which are fond memories for me including him marrying a fellow St. Mary’s student. God Bless!
John Markowski
March 24, 2020
Dear Ellen – Joey was a peach of a guy. I remember him so fondly from our grammar school days at Saint Joe’s in Lincoln Park where Claire, Gloria, Deanna, Mary Ann and I were his classmates. I send you our love. Adele and George DeTitta
March 24, 2020
Dear Ellen, I will always remember you and Joe as the two nicest people I knew in high school. My sincere condolences to you and your family on such a great loss. Joe was always so kind to others.
Bill Monahan
March 24, 2020
Dear Ellen,
We were so very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a wonderful volunteer for Brighter Day Foundation and touched so many lives with his kind heart. He will be missed by many. May you feel peace and comfort during this very sad time.
God bless you, Beverly Korman
March 24, 2020
I will miss my dear friend Joe Culver. Ellen, Katie, Danny, Allan and all the rest of the family – it was so great to see all of you at their 50th Wedding celebration last year. That is the final picture in my mind – a happy family celebration.
Kathy Sperl-Bell
March 24, 2020
Dear Ellen and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for your terrible loss and we hope knowing how deeply Joe will be missed by so many will provide you with some comfort.
Judy & Art
March 24, 2020
Mr.Culver always welcomed me into his home as if I were a member of the family. His spirit lives on in the loved ones he helped bring into this world.
Matt Witek
March 24, 2020
Elle, Dan and the rest of the Culver family, I was saddened to read Joe’s obituary in the paper this morning. You are a great family and I’m sure you will miss him deeply. God will keep him well until all of you see him again in heaven. Enjoy one another as you remember him. God bless all of you.
Steve Senkowski
March 24, 2020
Ellen and family–
Our deepest sympathy on the death of your husband and father.
Joe was a wonderful person–a true gentleman in every sense of the word. We will all miss him.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Crognale family
March 24, 2020
BIU
March 23, 2020
So nicely written and described his life well lived with high ideals and love. Our love to all,Patty and Bruce
March 23, 2020
My heart aches for you all and you have been, and will be, in my prayers. Joe treated me, “the cleaning lady” as an honored guest, but it’s obvious that was his norm. I’m really going to miss him.
Gina Plain
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