Obituaries

Lawrence A. Hillman, 65

Lawrence A. Hillman, 65, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in London, Ontario (Middlesex County) to the late Gerald and Marie (Warkentin) Graves.

Larry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandra D. (Wible) Hillman.

Larry was a Technical Services Salesman for Relco Inc. He specialized in manufacturing of custom machinery for many different industries.

He was a loyal and faithful member of the Lancaster Alliance Church.

His hobbies consisted of flying remote control airplanes with the Lancaster County Radio Control Club, spending time with his grandchildren, family, friends, and was known by many as the go to “handy man”.

Surviving in addition to his wife, daughter, Cindy C. Keely, wife of Neil A. of Harrisburg, son, Robert A. Hillman, husband of Lyuda of Poway, CA, three grandchildren, Jacob, Daniel, and Elizabeth, brothers, Gerald Graves, and Paul Hillman, husband of Carol, step-sister, Joann Briglia, and brother-in-law Allen Ure. Larry was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ure.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 11am at the Lancaster Alliance Church 210 Pitney Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 with The Rev. Douglas L. Enck officiating. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:30-11am. Interment will be private in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made out to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania/Transplant House c/o Jessie McCulley Penn Medicine Development 3535 Market Street, Suite 750 Philadelphia, PA 19104 or online at http://www.pennmedicine.org/transplant/about/giving/ or The Lancaster Alliance Church. The Transplant House at UPENN aids families with housing and support. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page


Be sure to include your name

Please note that your condolence will not appear on this page until it is reviewed. Condolences usually appear within 24 hours of being submitted.

So very sorry for your loss. Larry is in a peaceful place now. No more  health problems and sitting on the commode.
Love and kisses 
Ed and Luana

Dedicated To A Wonderful Person.

   My name is Scott Stein from Quick Cut Gasket.We had the honor and privilege of knowing and working with Larry Hillman for over 15 years.
   During that time,we had come to know Larry as a kind,caring family man with incredible integrity and character,not to mention his wealth of knowledge.He was always there to help with any problem at any time.
  To me,Larry was and always will be a "Class Act". He is one of those people that,"if" you were fortunate enough to know him,he left an unforgettable impression.
  He will never be forgotten and greatly missed.

Our Heartfelt Condolences,
The Management and Employees of Quick Cut Gasket

He was one of the good ones and will be missed.

Dear Sandy, Cindy, Robert and family,
We are sharing your grief in this time of sorrow.  May beautiful memories of Larry give you strength in this difficult time.  May it comfort and encourage you to know that others care deeply about your loss.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Norm, Sandy, Jillian, Wayne

We were a customer of Larry’s but also became friends along the way.  My deapest sympathies to your family.  Larry was a man of the highest integrity and great skill in his field.

Kind Regards,
Ric Sill, XTO Inc.

Hi Aunt Sandy I am sorry for your loss, God be with you, and you are in our prayers also, though we are miles away and we haven’t seen each other in a long time we all share your loss and condolences goes out to you and your family. love Aunt Jean, Greg, and Douglas Paul Wible. Big Rapids Mi. our number is 231796/4785 if you ever want to talk.

Sandy –
   Saw the obit in the paper.  Couldn’t get away to attend the service.  Just wanted to let you know Tom and I are thinking of you. 
Kathi

DEAR FAMILY
I AM VERY  SORRY TO HEAR OF LARRY’S PASSING.I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY FROM A CO WORKER.4 29 11
I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY SEVERAL TIMES OF WORKING WITH HIM ON THE MACHINES HE SOLD TO THE COMPANY I WORK FOR. ALL I HAVE TO SAY I ADMIRED THE KNOWLEDGE,  INTELLIGENCE AND ALL THE KINDNESS HE BROUGHT WITH HIM. HE WAS ONE OF THE FEW THAT I WORKED WITH IN THE MAINTENANCE FIELD THAT I REALLY RESPECTED. WE SAW EYE TO EYE ON A LOT OF THINGS IN THE WORLD.I PERSONALLY WILL MISS HIM. ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS YOUR FAMILY LOST A GREAT MAN AND A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL
MIKE GRAHAM
WELLSBURG, WV

Sandy,
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Larry.  You and I certainly go back many years having worked together and sharing a lot of family history between us. I hope you, Cindy and Robert will be able to spend a lot of time together these next several weeks.  Please stay well and take care of yourself, Sandy.
Fondly,
Deborah Fultineer McCartney

Dear Sandy and Family,

I’m am very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Larry and I worked via phone for many years at MSC and we always enjoyed each other’s company when we were lucky enough to see each other in person. As you know, Larry was a very dedicated employee, a great technician and a convincing salesman. His many years of experience could sway any potential customer. I know that the last few years have been tough physically. He will be missed.

Paul Nolan, St. Louis, MO

Jake and Elizabeth will miss their Grandpa very much.  Elizabeth didn’t get to meet her Grandpa, but we are sure that she’ll get to know him through the wonderful stories that we’ll tell her as she grows up. 

I will miss Larry very much as well.  He has been a wonderful and supporting Father-in-Law. 

We are sorry that we are not able to be in PA right now with Robert and the rest of the family, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With lots of love,
Lyuda, Jake and Elizabeth

Dear Gerry,
Mary, Clarence, Paul and I send condolences to you and your family on the death of your brother.  It is so hard to lose someone in the family.  I hope you and your family cab celebrate the happy times he had. 
Love to you from Kay and all the Gardner Family

Sandy, Cindy, Robert and families,

Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather.   We pray the Lord guides you thru this time of sadness.  We know that Larry is with the Lord and we are thankful for that. You are all in our prayers.

Please feel free to call on us for any help you may need in the near future.

Your friends in Christ,
John and Jeannine Weiser

Dear Sandy and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Larry’s passing.  My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time.  Although I never met Larry, he seems like a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Warmest regards,
Sue Himmelsbach

We will always miss his dedication, professionalism and great personality
May God rest is generous soul.
Marian (Relco Inc.)

To the family of one of the finest men I have ever met. Larry was a dedicated hard-working individual. I had the pleasure of working with Larry for 20+ years. He truly understood and practiced the concept that Customer Service is paramount in today’s business environment. I will miss him as an associate and as a friend.

Aaron D Horsey
Polymer Technologies, Inc.
Newark, DE 19702

Send Flowers Online

Offering Lancaster, PA funeral services for over 75 years.

Our six funeral homes in Lancaster County makes it easy and convenient to make arrangements and host services close to home.

  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Downtown Lancaster
  • 414 East King St.
  • 717-393-9661
  • Charles F. (Chip) Snyder, Jr. Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Lititz Pike
  • 3110 Lititz Pike
  • 717-560-5100
  • Charles F. (Chad) Snyder, III Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Millersville
  • 441 North George St.
  • 717-872-5041
  • Mark D. Burkholder Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home Lititz, PA
  • 127 South Broad St.
  • 717-626-2317
  • Jacqueline Adamson Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Bachman-Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory Strasburg, PA
  • 7 South Decatur Street
  • 717-687-7644
  • Norman T. Mable Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Willow Street, PA
  • 2421 Willow Street Pike
  • 717-464-4600
  • Kelly Gramola Townsend Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info