Obituaries

Earl A. Levan, 87

March 16, 2018

Earl A. Levan, 87, of Slatington, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Palmerton Hospital. Born in N. Whitehall, he was the son of the late Allen J. and Lurene E. (Merkel) Levan. He was happily married to Bernadine E. (Longenberger) Levan for over 63 years.

Earl was employed for most of his life as a truck mechanic for JO Krapf. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, going to the beach with his family, fishing and visiting Vermont. He enjoyed his daily bowl of ice-cream and loved his banana splits.

In addition to his wife, Earl is survived by his children: Larry Levan (Joette) of Coplay, PA, and Brian Levan (Brenda) of Lehighton, PA; his 6 grandchildren: Julie Lentz (Bill), Jill Levan, Larry Levan, Jr., Todd Shupp, Ashlyn Levan and Beth Kistler; 2 great-grandchildren: Dominick Lentz and Bentley Miller; his 2 brothers: Dale Levan (Shirley) of Allentown, and David Levan (Melissa) of Schnecksville and a sister, Lynn Serfess (Burt), Florida. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his twin brother, Robert Levan.

Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any charity of your choice.

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.

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