James J. Van Laeys Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-02-17T15:00:00
End: 2025-02-17T16:00:00
Location: Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James J. Van Laeys of York, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 11, 2025, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James J. Van Laeys to pay them a last tribute.

Though James has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Laeys and Yolanda Van Laeys (DiBerardino). He is survived by: his wife Lucinda (Cindy Fink); his son Chad (Amy); his granddaughter Charlotte of York; his daughter Noelle (Doug Dandridge); and his grandchildren, Samantha, Danica and Melanie of Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to support ALS research at als.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
HeffnerCare.com Crematory & Funeral Chapels

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February 17, 2025

James Cobb wrote a sympathy message

“As a longtime reenactor friend, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Jim was a great guy and always a gentleman. Jim Cobb.”

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Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc.
1551 Kenneth Rd, York, PA 17408

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1551 Kenneth Rd, York, PA 17408

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