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John E. Deckman Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John E. Deckman Jr. of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away on June 9, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John E. Deckman Jr. to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, John is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that John's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John E. Deckman and Thelma Deckman (Guie). He is survived by: his wife Avis Deckman (Irvin); his children, Michele (Michael Gerberich) of Conestoga and Michael Deckman (Rebecca) of Strasburg; and his grandchildren, Haley Gerberich, Hannah Gerberich, Jaden Maldonado, John Deckman and Lainie Deckman.

The military honors will be held on Tuesday, June 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery (New Section) (1514 Village Rd, Strasburg, PA 17579).

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a contribution in John's memory to Pet Pantry of Lancaster County, 26 Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory



Tue

June 24

Military honors

10:00 AM

Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery (New Section)
1514 Village Rd, Strasburg, PA 17579

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