James Franklin Bleecher Obituary
We bid farewell to James Franklin Bleecher (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 14, 2025 at the age of 88. James Franklin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As James Franklin departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved James Franklin. Though James Franklin may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James M. Bleecher and Anna L. Bleecher; his brother Ken Bleecher; and his stepsister Geraldine Maurer. He is survived by: his wife Arlene Bleecher (Wartluft); his daughters, Michele Calhoun (Chuck Calhoun), Karen Bleecher Meck (Todd Meck) and Beth Yerg (Jason Yerg); and his brother Carl Bleecher. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory (2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions are encouraged to be made in Jim's name to Caring Hospice Services of Central PA, 101 Good Dr. Unit 1, Lancaster, PA 17603 or The Long Community at Highland, 600 E. Roseville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601.
