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Lawrence Riddle Obituary

YORK Lawrence L. Riddle, 68, died Sunday, February 27, 2011, at York Hospital. A viewing will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., 2114 W. Market St., York. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in Emmanuel U.C.C. Cemetery, Freysville. Mr. Riddle was born July 29, 1942, in York, a son of the late Adam and Anna (Wambaugh) Riddle. He was the owner of Charles E. Smith Flower Shop and Riddle's Green Valley Greenhouse. He had previously been employed at Braniff Airlines in the early 1960s. He was a 1960 graduate of Red Lion High School. Larry is survived by two children, Eric Riddle and Kristina Riddle; grandchildren, Magnolia Riddle, Marshall Riddle, and Sage Riddle; and his companion, Crystal Sentz of Hanover. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 924-N Colonial Ave., York, PA 17403; or to National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. KefferFH.com

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Published by Evening Sun on Mar. 2, 2011.

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Sue McMaster

March 20, 2011

Dear Eric and Kris, So saddened to have just heard of your father's passing. He was not only a great boss,but a true friend to me and my husband. There are so many wonderful memories of when the three Sues'worked in the shop with your Dad. We loved it when he visited us here in Fl. Love to talk with you and share some of our fond memories.
- Sue & Tom McMaster
Boca Raton Fl.

Easter at First Moravian York via Smith's Florist

Terrence Downs

March 9, 2011

Larry was great to know and have as our florist at York First Moravian Church, worked intently with us through many celebrations. Smith's has served our church for nearly half a century. Also his presence on North Beaver Street will be sadly missed - his faith in Downtown York and refurbishing the building that houses Chas. Smith Florist. There was never any obstacle he couldn't overcome for us, and glad he is where the flowers always are abundant. We'll miss you Larry

Lisa Hall

March 6, 2011

My condolences.......................to the entire family and staff.

Lisa

Marta VanZandt-Morgan

March 4, 2011

As a fellow downtown merchant, I feel like I knew Larry forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you Crystal and Larry's children,too.

Alan - Vicki Little

March 4, 2011

Crystal and the Riddle Family
Laryy will always be remembered as a kind and caring person. I'm sure he will be missed by all of you but may his memories last an eternity. God Bless!!

Jeremey Wilson

March 2, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss, Kris. Sincere condolences...and Eric and Crystal, although I don't know you, you are in my thoughts as well!

crystal sentz

March 2, 2011

to my love ,oh how i miss you the dear smile you always gave to me.you are with me day and night you are in my heart.thank you for all the great times we had and all the love you gave to me love you for ever ox honey love crystal

crystal sentz

March 2, 2011

to the love of my life.you are with me day and night,i see that dear little smile you always gave to me.i miss you sooo much you will always be in my heart love you for ever.ox honey love you crystal

crystal sentz

March 2, 2011

to the love of my life. i miss you so much .you are with me every place i go...i see you at the shop and here at home.and that dear little smile you always gave to me i will never for get.i'll love you for ever and you will always be in my heart<3ox your love crystal

Steve & Holly Willet

March 2, 2011

This is such a wonderful picture of Larry because it's how he always looked. Always a smile on his face. I am so happy that we got to know Larry over the years. Our deepest sympathy to Larry's children, grandchildren and Crystal. So sorry for your loss.

March 2, 2011

to our daddy we miss you... some day we will see you again oxox love skooter and kodi

crystal sentz

March 2, 2011

to the love of my life..you dont know how much i miss you. my love for you is so strong i see you every place i go your smile and the things we did keep me going . i'll love you forever oxoxoxo love you honey. crystal

Chuck & Darlene Kling

March 2, 2011

Our sympathy to Larry's family. We'll long remember his ready, bright smile and happy friendly manner. Remembering good times at the Roosevelt Tavern.

Michele, Todd and Kaila Smeach

March 2, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Eric, Kris and Crystal. Larry was such an easy going, nice man, we will greatly miss him at our family outings. Larry was Kodi's and Skooter's buddy too... he loved them and I'm sure they'll miss him around the house.

Linda & Mark Harlow

March 2, 2011

We were so saddened to read of Larry's passing. He was our florist for the last 17 years and his smiling face will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and co-workers.

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