Obituaries
Thomas R. Kranch, 66
Thomas R. Kranch, 66, loving husband, father and friend, passed away Friday, October 05, 2012 at LGH. Born in Lancaster County, PA he was the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Kranch.
Among other things, Tom especially enjoyed spending time with his loving family, model railroads, lighthouses, photography, traveling and local sports. Tom led a successful family business, Kranch Communications and as a veteran of the US Army, he proudly served his country.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Gallello), who he was married to for 41 years in Juneof 2012. He had one son, Stephen, two daughters, Amy wife of Kurt Loudenslager and Erin, all of Lancaster, PA. Also surviving is one sibling, Linda Cushman, wife of the late David Cushman, of Princeton Junction, NJ. Tom had three beloved grandchildren, Dylan and Mason Kranch and Tyler Loudenslager, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service and Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Tom’s memory to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603, (717) 393-0725, or online at https://donate.americanheart.org . Memorial contributions may also be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, 929 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send the family online condolences, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Dear Erin and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength during this difficult time. May his memory be eternal.
Love,
John Mavrides and Family
I was a classmate of Tom’s at CVHS. He was a big guy but if there was a nicer fellow in the class of ’64 I don’t know who it was. I was really saddened to read about Tom’s passing and be assured he will be in my prayers.
Jim Swavely
Dear Steve,
I am so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take care.
-Kim (Gerhart) Hohenadel
I was sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. We were school mates at Conestoga Valley. He had a great sense of humor and was fun to be around. Although Tommy and I did not keep in touch over the years it is always sad when someone you know passes on. Please accept my condolences for his entire family.
Bob Beam
CV Class of 64
Dear Amy and family,
We were so sorry to learn of your father’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Love,
The Sawyer Family
Dear Mary Jane and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers! May you find comfort in the love of your family and that Tom’s love for each of you will live on forever, this I know for sure! God Bless you and give you strength and courage for the day.
Love,
Brenda and Denny DiAugustine
(Fittipaldi)
Mary Jane and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce and Cathy Koller
I was sorry to read about Tom’s passing. He and I played basketball together at CV, and we’d occasionally sit together while watching the local teams in the playoffs each Spring.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Geoff Petrasek
Mary Jane and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss of your husband and father. I enjoyed many great conversations with Tom when I worked at F&M college. Kranch Communications kept our (F&M) radios and paging system up and running and Tom was available 24/7.
He loved his family and was always proud to tell of all your accomplishments.
Peace,
Mary Lynn DiPaolo and family
Amy, Kurt and Family,
Both Donald and I are deeply saddened about the passing of your Father. It was obvious how much he cared for you and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Love,
Aunt Nancy
Dear MaryJane,Steve,Erin and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you for a very long time. I’m so sorry.
Donna L.Beam
Lanc.Nissan