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Harold Wallace Obituary
LANCASTER: Harold J. "Wally" Wallace, 79 of Lancaster passed away on Monday May 12, 2014 at the Pickering House. He was born on May 1, 1935 in Lancaster to the late Francis and Mabel (Gray) Wallace.
Wally graduated from St. Mary School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army. Wally was a retired correctional officer for B.I.S., F.S.B. and S.C.I. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Past Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus Council 1016, Past Faithful Navigator 4th Degree Bishop Fenwick Assembly, and the Elks Lodge. Wally's greatest Joy in Life was his nieces and nephews especially his great- great-nieces and nephews.
Wally is survived by his wife of 42 ½ years Sarah P. (DeVore) Wallace; son Mike (Jeannie) Kline; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; 13 nieces and nephews and spouses; 31 great-nieces and nephews and spouses; 44 great-great-nieces and nephews; special cousins from Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents; brother James (Louise) Wallace and brother Gerald Wallace; nephew John Wallace, great-nephew Jamie O'Rourke.
Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30AM Friday May 16, 2014 at the St. Mary of the Assumption Church with Fr. Craig Eilerman as celebrant. Interment will be at a later date in St. Mary Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be on Thursday May 15 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Sheridan Funeral Home with a vigil service at 7:30PM.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pickering House in Wally's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Wallace
Mel Weller
May 21, 2014
I remember the good times we shared at the Elk's Lodge. May you rest in peace.
My sympathy to Sarah and family.
David & Beth Wallace & Family
May 17, 2014
Uncle Wally's friendship & love was overflowing. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Lots of great memories ~ he is forever in our hearts. All our love,
May 16, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to you Sarah and your family. I always enjoyed talking to Wally at the K of C. He will be missed by many ... Remember the good times!
Diane and J.J. McGee
May 16, 2014
Sarah, our thoughts and prayers to you and all your family. A truly good man has left this world . May all your memories comfort each of you.
Mike and Pat Tharp
May 14, 2014
Uncle Harold you will be missed but not forgotten
Pat&Marlene Wallace
melinda williams
May 14, 2014
Sarah im so sorry to hear this. I remember all the good times at the Elks. He will be truly missed.
Mark Overstreet
May 14, 2014
May God bless you Wally, thoughts and prayers out to you Sarah, and all of your family....
liz coldwell
May 14, 2014
Goodbye Uncle Wally, you will be missed!
Liz, Brent, True and Maddi Coldwell
Roger & Dolores Marshall
May 14, 2014
Wally, you will be sadly missed and always remembered. Love to you and Sarah.
Lori Shirk
May 13, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Wally.....he was a great man
JoAnne (Morgan) Reichard
May 13, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Melissa Hammer
May 13, 2014
Sarah my heart is breaking! May Wally rest in peace and you find comfort with him always in your heart until you meet again!!
Alby Steiner
May 13, 2014
A great friend and guide. My deepest sympathies to Sarah and all the family.
Alby Steiner
Paul and Eleanor Kasler
May 13, 2014
We're so sorry, Sarah. Remember a lot of good times with him. He will be missed.
Martin & Lois Folk
May 13, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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