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John Lambert Obituary
October 30, 1925 - June 26, 2016
York
John A. Lambert, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Manor Care Health Services South. He was the former husband of Margaret Lambert.
Born October 30, 1925 in York, a son of the late Elijah and Ettie (Crawford) Lambert, he began his 63 year employment with Yorktowne Hotel, where he was hired in February of 1943 at the age of 17 right out of York High School. He attended Temple University and took a two year course in electronics while working at R.C.A. in Camden, New Jersey. Mr. Lambert volunteered for the US Army while still in high school and served his country from 1944 to 1948 in England, France, Africa, Manila, and Guam. In 1959 he was given a two year leave by Yorktowne to work as head waiter for the Out Door Country Club, and in 1970, while still working for Yorktowne, went to work for Gichner Shelter Systems and retired in 1991 after 21 years of employment. He was a 50 year member of First Presbyterian Church of York, a member of the Charles E. Williams American Legion Post No. 794, where he had also served as commander for several terms. and was a 32 degree mason. He received the prestigious "Spirit of Hospitality Award" in 1997 as Pennsylvania's Lodging Employee of the year presented by the Pennsylvania Travel Council, and was acknowledged by the African American Love Feast. He was dedicated to his family, church and the community.
In addition to his former wife, Mr. Lambert is survived by five daughters, Shirley D. Jefferson, and her husband Michael, Marcia I. Scott, Ettie M. McGlory, Carmen E. Lambert, and Dorothea E. Lambert, all of York; 14 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Herbert Lambert, of Detroit, Mich.; and five sisters, Amelia Keehheel, of Philadelphia, Suzanne Fountaine, of Boston, Mass., Nancy Baker, of Washington D.C., Bonita Harris, of York, and Esther Dillard, of Philadelphia. He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Lambert; a brother, James Lambert; and three sisters, Lois Reeves, Vitalia Garcia, and Bernice Freeman.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church, 225 E. Market St., York, with the Rev. Allison Beaulieu and The Rev. Michael D. Jefferson, officiating. Viewing will be 9-10 a.m. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, with military rites presented by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 S. George St., York, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 225 E. Market St., York, PA 17403.
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Virgil Riggins
June 22, 2025
MR LAMBERT,HAS BEEN PASS FOR 9YRS AND HE IS STILL LOVE BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS, MY THE LORD HIMSELF BLESS THE FAMILY, S
Virgil Riggins
June 22, 2024
Our hearts still go out to John and his family. VirgilRiggins
Virgil Riggins
June 29, 2022
Our hearts continue,To go out to the Lambert Family.
Virgil Riggins
July 21, 2021
Mr lambert,Will always be remember for the kind of person he was.
Sandra Orr Harrison
July 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss. He was such a dignified example of how to present yourself! Praying that you are able to find comfort in the memories and God's love. Sandra Orr Harrison.
Sandee Johnson
July 2, 2016
To Shirley and Family,
May the love and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ be bestowed upon you and your family. No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind, however, take comfort in knowing that your Dad is now resting in the arms of our Lord. My deepest condolences. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. -Matthew 5:4
Lafayette Peterson
July 1, 2016
My condolences to family.
July 1, 2016
Sorry for your loss Dee and Eita
I. Wish I could give you a BIG HUD
Charlie Hoff
Eric Kirkland
July 1, 2016
To the Family of John Lambert:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your patriarch! Mr. John Lambert was a giant of a man and he touched so many lives in a way that his spirit will live forever. Thank you Mr. Lambert for your upright and stellar character, thank you for your leadership, and thank you for the love you poured down on this community. May God continue to reign supreme.
Vineice Woodard
July 1, 2016
To the Family:
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
With deepest Sympathy,
The Barnes Family
Gloria Miller
June 30, 2016
To the family of John Lambert,
May you all find peace in the memories you have all shared.
May you Rest in Eternal Peace always Mr.Lambert.
Joan Duehart
June 30, 2016
I am so sorry for your lost this joan duehart mary lambert daugther I enjoyed taking care of john when i worked at senior life he will be missed R.I.P.
June 30, 2016
TO THE FAMILY OF JOHN LAMBERT
YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERES IN THE LOSS OF MR. LAMBERT
I REMEMBER HIM AS A LITTLE GIRL GROWING UP IN YORK WE LIVED ON W. PRINCESS ST. I REMEMBER HOW HE WAS ALWAYS A PERSON OF CLASS AND STYLE. HIS MANNER WAS WITH DIGNITY HE WOULD PASS THE HOUSE WALKING MANY TIMES. YOU REMEMBER A LOT OF THINGS FROM OUR PAST. SOME PEOPLE LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION. THEY DO NOT REALIZE THE LIVES THEY TOUCHED BECAUSE OF WHO THEY ARE. THE YOUNG MEN OF THE WORLD TODAY COULD BENEFIT BY THE WAY HE PROJECTED HIS CHARACTER. MY SISTER WAS DEBRA WALKER AND MY MOTHER WAS MOTHER GERTRUDE WALKER. I WAS YOUNG AND UNASSUMING BUT I WAS THERE. HOLD FAST TO THE PRECIOUS MEMORIES GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
MRS. MAE [WALKE] RANDOLPH [AKA-MAE]FROM THE LONE STAR STATE OF TEXAS
Shay Kent
June 30, 2016
R. I. P MR. JOHN
Shay Kent
June 30, 2016
Rest in Peace Mr. John... You were such a wonderful and kind man!! You made my day at Senior Life day program... May God bless your family at this time... Never goodbye... See you later Mr. John...
Marion and Shirley Carter
June 30, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
SHIRLEY WOODYARD
June 30, 2016
My condolences to the Lambert family. I never knew Mr. John Lambert, but I heard great things about him. May he Rest In Peace.
Sincerely,
Shirley Woodyard
Serena Woodyard
June 30, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Lambert family!
Woodyard/Walker family. Hugs to you all.
June 29, 2016
Shirley,
May God bless and comfort you and your family . Your love for your father was always so evident.
Much love and respect ,
April Conway - former home care coordinator - senior life York
STEVEN ALLEN
June 29, 2016
My condolences from Allen family!
Gloria Beattie
June 29, 2016
Etta and Family,
Sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing your Dad walking always with a smile. Keep his memories close to your heart. May God give you comfort during your hours of missing your Dad.
Mabel Brabham
June 29, 2016
Etta, Shirley and family,may the Lord be with you in your time of healing. I will miss seeing him walking around downtown.
Steve Ulman
June 29, 2016
It was my honour to work with John, God Bless.
Deborah Claiborne and family
June 29, 2016
Etta! And the entire Lambert family. My God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. SIP Mr. John Lambert he was a blessing to all.
Virgil Riggins
June 28, 2016
My heart goes out to the lambert family
Jimmy
June 28, 2016
The Lambert family has lost a loving and dedicated patriarch, this is true. But. I too have lost a very dear friend. From the projects through the Elks and the legions, his character was that of a pure role model and I appreciated him so.
Lord have mercy on John and his family.
Jimmy Spells
Kim Klinedinst
June 28, 2016
May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow. My love and prayers to all the Lambert family.
Gertha Jones
June 28, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Joann Kennedy & family
June 28, 2016
TO THE LAMBERT FAMILY, I,M SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT SUCH A VERY DIFFICULT TIME.
Donald Hall
June 28, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tud Brown
June 28, 2016
To the Lambert family:I offer my sincere condolences to you on your loss.I remember Mr Lambert as a quiet, strong man. I'm sure he will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.May God give you peace at this time of grief
jennifer green
June 28, 2016
To the Lambert family, Mr. John was a permanent fixture in the city of York and at the Yorktown Hotel. When you didn't see him making his way down Duke St., you knew he was unable to get around. may the memories sustain you and let you know. that you have done what you were suppose to do for your aging parents . God Bless Jennifer Green
WILLIAM PILLGREEN
June 28, 2016
TO THE LAMBERT FAMILY,
JOHN WAS A HARD WORKING MAN.HE SAT A GREAT EXAMPLE FOR US YOUNGER MEN IN DRESS AND DEDICATION. WE LIKE TO BE IN HIS PRESENCE. BECAUSE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN.
June 28, 2016
It's very difficult losing a loved one, especially someone so dear as your dad. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. May the drawing close to God in prayer help you to stay strong and comfort one another.
Jeremiah 29:12,13
Dave Forrey
June 28, 2016
I worked with John for many years, he was a good person to have known. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will be missed.
Ferguson Family
June 28, 2016
To the Lambert Family,Keeping you in our Prayers. Stay strong together.. Ferguson Famiy..
Carmen Lambert
June 27, 2016
Daddy,
You will always be my best date.
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