Thomas L. Duffey

Thomas L. Duffey, 58, of Washington Boro, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 surrounded by his family at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Alvin and Helen Barley Duffey both of Columbia, formerly of Millersville, and husband of Kathy Huber Duffey with whom he celebrated 32 years of marriage on June 7, 2012. Tom graduated from Penn Manor High School and worked predominantly as a production supervisor for Kunzler Co., Inc., and then John Herr’s Village Market. He was a member of Church of the Apostles and Free & Accepted Mason - Charles Howell Lodge 496 in Millersville, Tall Cedars, and an active member of Methodist Men’s Prayer Breakfast Program. Tom loved antiquing, gardening, playing with his toys (which included riding his Gator and Scag mower), and going to the beach. In his short time of life, he shared a lot of inspiration and pearls of wisdom. He would be the first to give the shirt off his back for anyone and loved to hang out with his family and friends. He always had a special knack for making people laugh and feel special. He lived his life with simplicity and gladness in his heart. The family wishes to thank all his friends for their loving support during his illness. Family, friends and laughter were most important to him! In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his daughter, Erin Duffey, fiancé to Chris Rohrbaugh, Conestoga, PA, his son, Travis Duffey, companion of Megan Bennawit, o Washington Boro, PA and a sister, Patricia, wife of Ronald Mumper, Mount Joy, PA. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Tom’s Memorial Service at The Groffs Family Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 528 W. Orange Street, Lancaster, on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Linda Berger, Celebrant, and Reverend Kathryn Kuhn officiating. His family will receive friends at The Groffs from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. A private family interment will be in Conestoga Reformed Cemetery. Memorials in Tom’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

Thomas L. Duffey

January 18, 2013