Paul H. “Buddy” Herr, Jr., 76

January 18, 2016

Paul H. “Buddy” Herr, Jr., 76, of Lancaster, PA passed away at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, on Monday, January 18, 2016. Born in Lancaster, Buddy was the son of the late Paul H., Sr. and Ruby (Warfel) Herr. He was the loving husband of Janice (Estep) Herr with whom he was married for 57 years.
Buddy worked as a Millwright for Goodhart and Sons. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and a great supporter of the military; he was proud to be an American. He was a member of the Battle of the Bulge Veterans Club and was a collector of World War II artifacts. Buddy was an avid hunter and member of the NRA and enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Lock Haven, Clinton County. He was a handy man. Buddy never met a stranger and never said “no” to anyone. He was a wonderful teacher by his example and touched many lives by his father-like influence. Buddy also loved animals. He was a genuine and honorable man.
In addition to his wife, Janice, Buddy is survived by his three children: Cynthia L. Herr, of Landisville; Stephen P. Herr, husband of Stacey, of Forsyth, GA; and Christy J. Herr-Scott, companion of Joe Avaritt, of Landisville. He is survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister Roxy wife of Wayne Carrigan of Pequea, PA; his honorary brothers and sisters of the Warfel family; and many nieces and grand nephews.
Family and friends will be received at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543 on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 4-5PM followed by a time of sharing at 5PM. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, PA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Buddy’s memory be made to the Battle of the Bulge Association c/o Oak Leaf Manor, 2101 Wabank Road, Millersville, PA 17551.