Clair O. Ansel

Clair O. Ansel, age 87, of Terre Hill, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at home on Feb. 9, 2016, at 6:00 AM. Born in Reamstown, Lancaster County, a son of the late Harry G. and Edna (Sweigart) Ansel, he was married to Allegra (Newpher) Ansel for 67 years. A 1946 East Cocalico High School graduate he maintained lifetime relationships with his classmates. Graduating from Libby Star Beauty School, Reading, he apprenticed at Hayden Howard Barber Shop, Reamstown, and then owned/operated Clair's Barber Shop, Terre Hill, from 1948 until his death. Clair was an outstanding player of basketball hockey in his early years, loved music, was an excellent cook, avid hunter, fisherman naturist, a Boston Red Sox Celtics fan, and supported sports activities at Garden Spot High School, Elizabethtown College and Bucknell University. He was involved in Terre Hill community activities. Clair loved animals and was always in the company of his dog, 'Cutie'. Also surviving are his sons, Ted Williams Ansel, Mechanicsburg; Dr. James C. (Rosemarie Meranti) Ansel, New Lebanon, NY; granddaughters, Katie, Jackie, Deborah, Shanndah Ronda; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Marguerite Mohn, Akron; brother, Marvin (Florence) Ansel, Ephrata. Brothers, Vincent, Carl, Kenneth Donald, predeceased him. A viewing will be held Monday, Feb. 15, from 5 to 8 PM from Good Funeral Home, Reamstown. Private graveside service in Terre Hill Cemetery. Omit flowers; contributions to Terre Hill Playground, Box 250, Terre Hill, PA 17581; A.S.P.C.A., 848 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603; and Hospice Community Care, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. www.goodfuneral.com Viewing 02/15/2016 5:00 PM Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre 34-38 North Reamstown Road Reamstown PA