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Lee Manifold

Manifold

Lee E. Manifold, 84, of Lititz, Pa., formerly of East Petersburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.

Born in Pittsburgh, on March 28, 1939, to the late George O. and Mary B. (Fargo) Manifold, Lee joined his beloved wife, Nancy, who passed in 2019.

A graduate of West Deer Township High School and Lafayette College, Lee enjoyed a long career as a mechanical engineer. His professional life included extensive travel around the globe for Armstrong World Industries. Personally, Lee loved the outdoors and spent many hours fishing, hiking, skiing and enjoying wildlife.

He was a dedicated volunteer for several organizations including the American Red Cross, the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area and the Lancaster Food Hub. Lee was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church East Petersburg, where he served on the church council, as a youth leader and on various committees. A gentle soul, Lee was dedicated to his family and exemplified a life of service.

He is survived by his two daughters, Marcia Eisenhour and Sharon Manifold-Herring (Steve); three grandsons, Derek (Sara) and Sawyer (Bri) Eisenhour and Tyler Smith; and one granddaughter, Leah Herring. He also is survived by his siblings, Elaine Smith, of Vacaville, Calif., G. Wm Manifold (Debbie) of Birmingham, Ala., and David Manifold (Kim) of Gulfport, Miss.; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

MANIFOLD — Services for Lee E. Manifold, who died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad St., East Petersburg, Pa., on Saturday. Viewing is at 10 a.m. and the funeral service is at 11 a.m. Internment will immediately follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of CHARLES F. SNYDER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lancaster Food Hub, 812 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603 or via its website lancasterfoodhub.org/donate/ or to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or via its website www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org/in-honor-in-memory-gifts/.

To leave an online condolence, visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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