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Elmer Larry Lancaster

Hanover - Elmer Larry Lancaster, 68, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. He was born in Baltimore, Md., a son of the late Elmer L. and Marietta (Martin) Lancaster. He was a truck driver for Roemer Trucking, LLC, eventually purchasing the business over 20 years ago. Larry enjoyed gardening, raising turkeys, NASCAR, cooking, and was an avid Steelers fan. He was a member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. Larry was a wonderful man who dearly loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving is a son, Jeffrey L. and his wife, Meghan Lancaster of Street, Md.; four grandchildren, Audrey, Ryleigh, Charlotte, and Derrick ; a sister, Sharon Taylor of Bel Air, Md.; and two nephews, Will Taylor of Fallston, Md., and Andy Taylor of Bel Air, Md. Larry was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, William D. Taylor Jr.

There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Norrisville United Methodist Church, 2811 Church Lane, White Hall, Md. 21161 with a memorial service starting at 12 p.m. Interment is private. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Larry's memory to: Friends of Codorus State Park, 1066 Blooming Grove Road, Hanover, Pa. 17331. Please mark as donation in his memory.

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Published by York Dispatch from Feb. 6 to Feb. 9, 2020.

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