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Charles Reylek
March 17, 2022
Joanie and Morris, still sad to have lost Andy, can´t believe it happened. I trust you and all are well. Chip
Jack and Christian Kennedy
April 6, 2010
Coach Rill was my son's coach. He would pray with the kid's before games. Now that took guts in today's world. He always had a smile and a contagious enthusiasm. I am sure God had a special need for his soul. There is no other reason he would have gone so early. We were fortunate to have met him.
Blue Curry
April 2, 2010
Coach Rill was so special to me. He walked on the field teaching us how to play football but walked off the field teaching us life lessons and how to be a man. He handled his business, and now when I think of all the things he has done and accomplished I cant believe he's gone. R.I.P. Coach Rill
Joe & Elaine Kline
March 31, 2010
Sandy and Michael
Please know Elaine and I and the boys have been thinking of you this past week. Our prayers have been with you, your brother, and his family. We can only imagine that your going through. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Don't hesitate to call when the time is right
Keith Kahlbaugh
March 30, 2010
Andy was my sales manager at Phillips Office Systems and always made a 100% effort on helping his team! Andy was kind and caring all always there to help in any way needed! I wish the family comfort in this challenging time.
Nancy (Yorlets) Livingston
March 29, 2010
Dear Rill Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just learned of Andy's passing.
I knew Andy from 4-H and FFA many years ago. He had such an outgoing personality. I had lost touch with Andy over the years. Out of the blue I received a phone call to buy some straw from our farm. I took his name and realized this was the same Andy Rill that I knew years ago. We started to talk of old times and what we were doing now. He very proudly talked about Aaron and Abby. He said he was working on a farm and wanted to get more animals when they had the buildings and fences ready. He said he would like to get some cattle for the kids. He then told me about how he supports the FFA program. He has sponsored the pins for the Keystone Farmer Degrees for several years, I am quite honored to say my daughter recieved her Keystone Farmer Degree from Andy this past January. Andy was truly a very special person and will be missed by many. May God bless your family and may the many prayers help ease your pain.
Mia (Jansen) Varone
March 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Andy's family. I met Andy in college and will always remember his smile and love of life. I got to see him again about a year ago at a mutual friend's house and could see he was the same Andy I knew in college. I will always have good memories of Andy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Steve Reiman
March 28, 2010
My sincere sympathy to family & friends for your loss - from a college friend of his dad.
Laurie Brown
March 27, 2010
Coach Rill brought people together in life and in his passing. Attending the wake reminded me of how impactful our lives can be within our community. And the community certainly responded, in droves, on Thursday night. Andy's life is a lesson to us all, not to be afraid to put ourselves out there.
Jeff,Dawn Talmadge
March 26, 2010
Sympathy to Andy and his family. A tragic loss, he is remembered fondly.
Austin Shaffer
March 26, 2010
I will never forget Coach Rill. He made me the player I am and will be. He was the best Coach I ever had. He is my favortie Coach. Playing football for him was one of the best experiences of my life. We were all family on and off the field and we always will be. R.I.P. Coach Rill
March 26, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I met Andy and his children thru Carolyn and have enjoyed his good humor and kindness at several Koser gatherings...Dean and I are both saddened by this tragic loss.
Betsy and Dean Engelhardt
Breaun Randle
March 26, 2010
Dear coach rill and family,
The past two days have been hard for me speaking that I didn't get to go to the funeral after the viewing. But i have to say that only means that Rill had a positive impact on me and everyone else. We mourn his death because of how great of a man he was and how much he loved. I just read a quote that said,"When you can live forever, what do you live for? " And Rill lived not for just himself, but he lived to love everyone, care for everyone and to teach everyone. That is what kind of person everyone should strive to be because, as you see, it has a major impact on peoples lives. Again Coach Rill's passing has helped me see how much he cared for us and how much i care for him, it has helped me think a little harder about what kind of person I should be, and every time I think about it I always come out with being just like rill. He was always a blessing to be around and i will miss him dearly and for eternity.
My prayers are towards everyone who is something special to Mr, Andy Rill especially his two loving kids Aaron and Abby Rill.
Matt Perkins
March 26, 2010
Coach Rill was a great coach. I will always remember him as the most inspiring coach I have ever known. I am greatfull that I had the chance to be playing football for him. Who's your daddy. I will never forget that. You taught me how to work and how to become not only a football player, but a man. Coach Rill I will always miss you. I will work hard for you coach.
Nate Snyder
March 26, 2010
I only played football one year in 7th grade, but i know there isn't another coach in the world better than Coach Rill. He was always the one that kept everyone going with their grades, especially me when it got to be a lot of work. He was always the one that made me want to keep playing through the season even when the work got so much harder then any of my teams before. It's a horrible loss for everyone and he will be missed forever. Can't wait till I see you again in heaven big man.
March 26, 2010
My condolences to Andy's family, and Carolyn Koser
S.N.Foley, Boston,MA
Sarah Berry
March 25, 2010
I go to Central York High School, and I didn't really know Coach Rill so well but he was a really great guy, I remember when I would go to the boys football and basketball practices, and he was a dedicated man, My prayers are with his family. We love you Coach Rill. R.I.P
Jon and Kathy Martin
March 25, 2010
Andy was one of the good guys, and we were proud to call him a friend. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. When our oldest daughter, Elizabeth, was a week old, she was rushed to the emergency room. We spent the next two+ weeks in the hospital. Household chores were put on hold. Andy brought the Wirehead staff to our house without our knowing and mowed the lawn and trimmed the bushes. We are all richer for knowing him.
Nathan Raffensberger
March 25, 2010
I've had a personal experience with Mr. Rill as a football coach. He always made us get better. He was a fun football coach but more importantly, a great person. It tore my heart when I heard what happened to Coach Rill. Coach Rill helped every one of us become better people and football players. He helped us achieve goals that we've never imagined we could reach. You will be deeply missed in all of our hearts.... Coach Rill, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A PANTHER!!!!!!
Asyck Schildt
March 25, 2010
Coach Rill, there isn't a lot of words that truely describe him. Incredible, yes. Compassionate, yes. But the one true word that really describes him is loving. Andy Rill was a second father to me. He coached me everyday on the line 7th and 8th grade. He taught me how to get that fire, how to do things with meaning. He always made sure that we were doing our best in everything we do, especially our school work. He always said he wanted to adopt me for a summer and make me work on his farm. I could honestly go on forever about this man. Everyone is upset and sad about his death but really when we think about it we should really celebrate how great of man he was and how caring he was to each and every person that came into his life. This man made me who I am today and I will never forget him as a coach, as a mentor and especially as a friend. We will all miss you very much.
Paula Hagstrom
March 25, 2010
Wow, I just heard about the sudden and tragic death of Andy Rill! Andy was the most dynamic person I have ever met and he will be saddly missed.
He made Dealer Conferences for Menusoft worth attending, Andy's presentations were definitely a highlight.
I can't even imagine how much his kids will miss him. His kids were is LIFE!
Andy played hard and worked hard! What a great guy!
Dot Kemmet
March 24, 2010
Dear Joan & Chris, My prayers are with you at this time. May your happy memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Dot Kemmet
Stan Barowski
March 24, 2010
Lisa & I are so sorry to hear about the loss of Andy.We had known Andy for about 11 or 12 years.He was a great guy & will be deeply missed.
Abigail Rill
March 24, 2010
I am sooo greatful that I had 13 years of my life with my dad. He was the best father anyone could ever hope for and believed in many people with great passion and love. He helped me with everything from sports to drama at school. I love him soo very much and can't even describe how proud I am to call him my father. I know with all my heart that he is watching over everyone and is even probably laughing at how everyone looks with make-up streaked down there faces and big puffy eyes like a bee sting. I see my dad in Aaron, wags the chickens, cats, and the everyday nature around us. He is in a very happy place and I hope with all my heart that when he looks down he likes what he see's. I am soo blessed to have this man as my father and am most proud of how he made a difference in so many people around me. I LOVE YOU!!! (And I will always be your one and only PEANUT)
Jon DeHoff
March 24, 2010
I will never forget you coach. "Give this boy a rubber ducky!" You made me who I am.
Ashley Mullinix
March 24, 2010
Coach Rill was an amazing man and an amazing coach. I'll miss him a lot. He touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Rest in peace Coach.
March 24, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm Joe Chiara's mom, Kathy. Aaron and Abi, I remember you as beautiful small children who will always be the apple of your dad's eye. He loved you so much and will continue to protect and watch over you from heaven's door. From his example you will grow to be the wonderful people he knows you will become. My prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Remember all the wonderful times as you search to move forward.
Ethan Kohr
March 24, 2010
I only had Coach Rill for one year of football but in my experience he was the best coach i have ever had and a great person. He made everyone laugh and taught us soo much about football. "WHOS YOUR DADDY -Coach Rill at Dallastown game".
Joe Dolce
March 24, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dria Hagerich
March 24, 2010
Coach Rill was an amazing guy he was always happy and had a great heart he will always be in our hearts even though he isn't here anymore. Coach Rill is a really funny guy he makes every body happy and we will miss him dearly he is always in our hearts.
Grant Hipkins
March 24, 2010
Coach Rill was an amazing person and an amazing coach. He was my first and i believe no one will reach the bar that he set. He will stay in my memories forever.
Dria Hagerich
March 24, 2010
Coach Rill was really nice guy he had an amazing family and a great heart. he will always be in our heart he was a really funny guy and he had amazing friends. he will always be in our hearts even though me is gone.
March 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you. Both of our boys have spoken very highly of Coach Rill as a person on and off the field. We could see "first hand" that he loved life. His smile will forever be a memory that all of us carry with us now.
Ron, Lynne, Brandon and Brent Workinger
michael passalacqua
March 24, 2010
I knew Andy through the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association and had nothing but respect for him as a visionary, an entrepreneur, a good guy, a great husband and family man. He beamed talking about his family and was so enthusiastic and smart in his business. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Michael Passalacqua
Angelo's Restaurant
Washington Pa.
Raymond Hottenstein
March 24, 2010
To the family of Andy. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for the untimely passing of such a nice man.
Patrick Conway
March 24, 2010
Andy Rill, owner of Wirehead Business Technologies based in New Cumberland, PA, was an avid supporter of our organization and participated with our Central Chapter board. Andy was involved with the Central Chapter Golf outing which benefits the State Police Camp Cadet program. He was a well respected business leader and a loving father and friend. He touched many people’s lives for the better. We will miss seeing Andy and his larger than life personality.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this tragic time.
Patrick Conway
PA Restaurant Association
Heather Anderson
March 24, 2010
I first met Andy at the summer MAAC conference. He was dynamic, and a great role model for the FFA members there. He will be greatly missed.
Tom and Amy Scott
March 24, 2010
We will never forget Andy's generosity to us over the last 16 years. We will miss him dearly and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Tom and Amy Scott
Ty Eubanks
March 24, 2010
I knew Andy while working with Menusoft a few years ago. The news of his death has deeply saddened me. He had such a huge heart and in the little time that I knew him I grew fond of him. He loved his children and spoke of them often. I know he will be greatly missed and my heart, prayers and condolences go out to his family and close friends.
Bob and Cheryl Fitzsimmons
March 24, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jennifer Kline
March 24, 2010
Remeber to check out Cocklin Funeralhome.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill, Lori, Kendall, & Alexis Biesecker
March 24, 2010
To the Rill Family--whenever we talked with your Dad, at our home or volleyball dinners...his passion for you, Abby and Aaron, shined, as well as, his love of life. We were fortunate to have met him.
David Pottle Jr.
March 24, 2010
Andy Rill was a great person, and it was truely an honor to get to know him and be friends with him. It was my pleasure to get to know Andy by being an assistant Coach to him at Central. He was great with the kids on and off of the football field. In any sport, when you are involved, you become family! And losing Andy is just like losing a brother. Andy was indeed a leader, and i'm just still in shock that God took such an amazing man. To the Rill family, I know Aaron and Abigail, and I want you 2 to know that I will always be here for you both no matter what! If you ever need anything at all, I'm just one phone call away! Aaron, you have my number you can pass it along to Abigail! My heart truely hurts for your entire family, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers through this hard time!
I Love You all
March 23, 2010
Andy Rill was one of the most inspiring man I ever met. I first met Andy because our daughters were friends at Central. Then I was fortunate to be trained on his WIreheadz Digital Dining system. What an experience to be around someone with such a love of life. He talked about his children and I saw personally one night how much the football players he coached adored him. Thoughts and prayers go out to his children, family and everyone who is grieving because Andy was taken too soon.
Kyle Baublitz
March 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Rill family.
Alyssa Wiltrout
March 23, 2010
Andy was my nieghbor for most of my time living in lewisberry, i got to know abby and aaron realy well as well as andy too. Andy was a really good freind/nieghbor. I found out today about what happened and i am just shocked. I want to say im deeply sorry to Abby and Aaron. I'm always here for you if you need me. You kow where to find me....
Gregory Heefner
March 23, 2010
What a terrible loss for all! I was in shock when I got the news. I had the great opportunity to have Andy as a friend in high school. The few times that we ran into each other after high school were always great and he always had a smile on his face. The world has lost a great man. My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to his family & children!
Justin Smith
March 23, 2010
I have worked and known Andy for nearly 4 years now, and I must say what a experience. He is clearly one of the most unique people I have ever met. He is a leader beyond any other. He was always someone more than a "boss" to me, and was always there if I ever needed a shoulder to lean on. But beyond anything other I will always remember how much he loved his kids, his family, and everyone close to him. There is nothing he wouldn't do for them, and he will be missed more than words can explain. My thoughts and prayers will always continue to be with and for his family.
Chad Tully
March 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Andy's family, most importantly his kids, Aaron and Abby.
I've been working with Andy at Wirehead for just over three years. He hired me on the spot with no experience in sales or technology. His belief in people and their potential, along with his ability to "coach" in almost every aspect of life is one of the many things I will take with me.
He was never at a loss for words, whether they be words of wisdom, advice or support. He was renowned in the office for his one-liners and (almost always) ridiculously bad puns. He worked and played hard. He pushed everyone he knew to be better. And his world revolved around his kids.
You will be greatly missed, boss.... Rest in peace.
Kymberly Benton
March 23, 2010
Coach Rill was a role model for tons of kids. I know him from football this year and I very sad he has passed. He was the kind of person who had a spring in in step and a twinkle in his eye. He was the kind of coach that was trying to teach you life lessons along with the sport. He always said he was my number one fan but what he didn't know is that I was also his. I regret not getting to know him better but through his great wisdom being only a team manager I learned so much from him. I have no doubt to if his memory will live on. It will.
Brian Staub
March 23, 2010
I was just getting to know Andrew and he made me feel like I knew him my whole life,I will miss him dearly
Vanwyk Family
March 23, 2010
Coach Rill was the one who contacted us to let us know our son, Josh, had broken his leg during football practice 2 yrs ago. He showed great kindness and compassion to us and kept our son calm till the ambulance arrived. He was the parent for us that day. He also went the "extra mile" and came to the emergency room and to the hospital after Josh's surgery to repair the leg fracture. Our family and especially our son Josh, have held Coach Rill in high regard and with great respect and will continue to do so. He will be sadly missed.
Artie Tafoya
March 23, 2010
Rill Family - I am very sorry for your loss. Andy was a great friend and business associate. What a stand up guy! He will be missed by all of us fortunate enough to be one of his customers.
Becky Kimmel
March 23, 2010
Rill Family,
I am so sorry and I am grieving right along with you. Your dad was a great man and I enjoyed being around him, the little time that I had the chance. When Abby moved to Northern, she seemed like a great girl, then when I met her family, she seemed even better. When you were around Mr. Rill he made you feel like a part of the family too. He was so full of life and it is a shame that his life had to end this way. This was a tragic and unexpected event and I wish there was more that I could do, or say. May the Lord be with you and take some of the pain away.
Love your dufus,
Becky Kimmel
katelyn love
March 23, 2010
I knew Coach Rill from football, and he was a wonderful coach and friend. He taught everyone a little something that they will always keep with them. I'm devestated by your loss and can't even imagine what your going through. He will always be rememeber as an amazing man. Coach rill is a panther and always will be.
Zach Beam
March 23, 2010
Coach Rill was an amazing person. He was a great teacher and role model. He was the best coach anyone could ever ask for. I will always remember and miss him.
March 23, 2010
To Andy’s friends and relatives, I'm greatly sorry for the loss of who I knew to be a great man. Though we didn't know him well, my husband and I always looked forward to hassling him at the Koser's family functions about the Eagles and getting into in-depth conversations about sports. We considered him to be part of our family as well. Our thoughts are with everyone touched by Andy during this time of loss.
~Justin & Chrystin Gall
March 23, 2010
What a TRAGIC loss to the world, What an emptiness many of us are feeling NOW!! Andy is in heaven and is probably working on a way to make glory even a better place to be......That is what he did every where he went and with everyone he touched.
He was a dreamer and then a doer.
He was stern but compassionate.
He was a very hard worker but knew how to play just as hard.
He was tough as nails outside, but hurt easily inside.
He was always too busy, but found time for you if you needed him.
Variety was his essence.
His Kids were his life and he was SO PROUD of the young adults they are becoming!
He loved CAROLYN and the life they were sharing!
HE was taken from all of us way too soon, BUT
He made this world a better place for many of us while he was here!
Bonehead I will remember YOU forever.
SHOE
March 23, 2010
Rill family - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this rough time. Coach Rill was my sons football coach at Central Middle School last season and he was a fine man - he will be greatly missed.
The Smith Family - Mike, Beth and Kory
March 23, 2010
Joanie, Morris, Sandy, and all loved ones. Met Andy once as a professional with a business equipment company, He has become a fine, respected, great citizen, but knew him best as a delightful child while in apartments in Lancaster and the Amish farmhouse of course. His loss is a terrible shock, a horrible event, and an inconsolable sadness. I trust that all of our prayers and your faith will sustain you through your grief. Stephanie and I offer our deepest condolences.
'Chip' Charles J. Reylek, 421 Criswell Drive, Boiling Springs. 717.258.5378 [email protected] (F&M alumni, Morris roommate)
Donna Markley
March 23, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I know God will wrap His Everlasting Arms around you and carry you during this very difficult time. I cherish the memories I have of Andy and his family.
kelly willi.
March 23, 2010
hey. it's kelly williamson. i can't say i really knew him but he was a great guy and he really knew the game of basketball. i'm so sorry for you loss. everyone here at central is sad about it and are supporting you the whole way. :)
Breaun Randle
March 23, 2010
Coach Rill was a great man and a coach who loved his kids. I was shocked when i first heard the story on Sunday because no one ever expected Mr. Andy Rill to experience such a tragedy. We all love him and he will always be a PANTHER.
Sean/Jill Kosier
March 23, 2010
Aaron and Abby, I just met your Dad not long ago and could feel he was a great Dad and a great man. I am so sorry for your loss. Your neighbors----Sean, Jill and the kids
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