Gerald O. "Jerry" Lance, 89, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 6, 2022, in the comfort of his home. He was the loving husband of the late Florence M. (Yandrisevits) Lance, until her passing on September 16, 2014. Gerald was born on October 2, 1932, in Nazareth; he was the son of the late Russell Lance and Miriam (Flick) Margerison and step-son of the late David Margerison.
Jerry graduated from Nazareth Area High School Class of 1950. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jerry dedicated 30 years at B. Braun, of Bethlehem, until his retirement in 1996. He also owned and operated Lance's Seafood Market in Nazareth from 1959 to 1965. Jerry was a faithful and active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, of Nazareth, where he sang on the Paradise Choir. He was a lifetime member of Holy Family Club, of Nazareth. Jerry loved gardening at home and traveling with his wife and family. He enjoyed attending his grandkid's activities. Jerry was a fan of all sports. He was a social butterfly, who always stayed humble and had an infectious smile.
Jerry will be deeply missed by son, Atty. Gerald P. Lance and wife Lana, of Houston, TX; daughter, Michele Seaton and husband Keith, of Nazareth; daughter-in-law, Susan Lance, of Nazareth; grandchildren, Danielle and Gerald W. Lance, Scott, Kathryn, and Daniel Seaton, Samantha and Brandon Lance. He was pre-deceased by son, Jeffrey Lance, and sister, Nancy Gregory Milkovits.
Family and friends of Jerry are invited to a visitation on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064. A visitation will be held Friday, February 11, 2022, from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., of Nazareth. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Church, 410 W. Center St. Nazareth, PA 18064. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Holy Family Cemetery, of Nazareth.
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Jerry graduated from Nazareth Area High School Class of 1950. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jerry dedicated 30 years at B. Braun, of Bethlehem, until his retirement in 1996. He also owned and operated Lance's Seafood Market in Nazareth from 1959 to 1965. Jerry was a faithful and active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, of Nazareth, where he sang on the Paradise Choir. He was a lifetime member of Holy Family Club, of Nazareth. Jerry loved gardening at home and traveling with his wife and family. He enjoyed attending his grandkid's activities. Jerry was a fan of all sports. He was a social butterfly, who always stayed humble and had an infectious smile.
Jerry will be deeply missed by son, Atty. Gerald P. Lance and wife Lana, of Houston, TX; daughter, Michele Seaton and husband Keith, of Nazareth; daughter-in-law, Susan Lance, of Nazareth; grandchildren, Danielle and Gerald W. Lance, Scott, Kathryn, and Daniel Seaton, Samantha and Brandon Lance. He was pre-deceased by son, Jeffrey Lance, and sister, Nancy Gregory Milkovits.
Family and friends of Jerry are invited to a visitation on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064. A visitation will be held Friday, February 11, 2022, from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., of Nazareth. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Church, 410 W. Center St. Nazareth, PA 18064. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Holy Family Cemetery, of Nazareth.
JF Reichel Funeral Home
Gerald O. "Jerry" Lance, 89, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 6, 2022, in the comfort of his home. He was the loving husband of the late Florence M. (Yandrisevits) Lance, until her passing on September 16, 2014. Gerald was born on October 2, 1932, in Nazareth; he was the son of the late Russell Lance and Miriam (Flick) Margerison and step-son of the late David Margerison.
Jerry graduated from Nazareth Area High School Class of 1950. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jerry dedicated 30 years at B. Braun, of Bethlehem, until his retirement in 1996. He also owned and operated Lance's Seafood Market in Nazareth from 1959 to 1965. Jerry was a faithful and active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, of Nazareth, where he sang on the Paradise Choir. He was a lifetime member of Holy Family Club, of Nazareth. Jerry loved gardening at home and traveling with his wife and family. He enjoyed attending his grandkid's activities. Jerry was a fan of all sports. He was a social butterfly, who always stayed humble and had an infectious smile.
Jerry will be deeply missed by son, Atty. Gerald P. Lance and wife Lana, of Houston, TX; daughter, Michele Seaton and husband Keith, of Nazareth; daughter-in-law, Susan Lance, of Nazareth; grandchildren, Danielle and Gerald W. Lance, Scott, Kathryn, and Daniel Seaton, Samantha and Brandon Lance. He was pre-deceased by son, Jeffrey Lance, and sister, Nancy Gregory Milkovits.
Family and friends of Jerry are invited to a visitation on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064. A visitation will be held Friday, February 11, 2022, from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., of Nazareth. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Church, 410 W. Center St. Nazareth, PA 18064. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Holy Family Cemetery, of Nazareth.
JF Reichel Funeral Home
Jerry graduated from Nazareth Area High School Class of 1950. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jerry dedicated 30 years at B. Braun, of Bethlehem, until his retirement in 1996. He also owned and operated Lance's Seafood Market in Nazareth from 1959 to 1965. Jerry was a faithful and active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, of Nazareth, where he sang on the Paradise Choir. He was a lifetime member of Holy Family Club, of Nazareth. Jerry loved gardening at home and traveling with his wife and family. He enjoyed attending his grandkid's activities. Jerry was a fan of all sports. He was a social butterfly, who always stayed humble and had an infectious smile.
Jerry will be deeply missed by son, Atty. Gerald P. Lance and wife Lana, of Houston, TX; daughter, Michele Seaton and husband Keith, of Nazareth; daughter-in-law, Susan Lance, of Nazareth; grandchildren, Danielle and Gerald W. Lance, Scott, Kathryn, and Daniel Seaton, Samantha and Brandon Lance. He was pre-deceased by son, Jeffrey Lance, and sister, Nancy Gregory Milkovits.
Family and friends of Jerry are invited to a visitation on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064. A visitation will be held Friday, February 11, 2022, from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., of Nazareth. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Church, 410 W. Center St. Nazareth, PA 18064. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Holy Family Cemetery, of Nazareth.
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