Rev. Jonathan Currier, 57, of Lancaster, PA passed away Wednesday December 10th 2014 He was the Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Manheim Township for the past five years. Prior to that he was the Rector of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in New Carrollton, MD for seventeen years. He graduated from Harvard University in 1979 with a BA in Near Eastern Languages and graduated from Union Theological Seminary with a M. Div. in 1984. Rev. Currier was a devoted husband and father. He married Ann Wheaton in 1982 and together they raised two sons, Alexander, 27, and Michael, 23. His desire to bring greater joy and love to everyone he met enriched many lives and remains a living testament to friends and family alike. A public viewing will be held for Rev. Jonathan Currier on Friday December 19th, 2014from 4-6 PM at St Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St Thomas Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601, with a funeral service to be held the following day Saturday December 20th 2014 at 11:00 AM also at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to: Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, 223 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, or to The Water Street Ministries, 210 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.
William Dunham
December 14, 2014 at 6:44 pmI’m sorry to hear of his passing, Jonathan was a great role model for me growing up. I will never forget the life lessons he taught me and example he set. May he rest in peace.
Carolyn and Riley Fink
December 15, 2014 at 7:24 amPeace to the family from a scout family in Maryland.
Don Perlis
December 15, 2014 at 8:05 amDear Ann and Michael,
My deepest sympathies.
Don Hoard
December 15, 2014 at 9:08 amI’m so sorry to hear of Rev. Currier’s passing. I met him when him and I where Assistant Scoutmaster’s with Boy Scout Troop 214 in University Park, Md. He was a big help with the Troop, and someone both my Son and I looked up to. Many Prayers from Zach and I to the Family.
The Rev. John A. Weatherly
December 15, 2014 at 1:55 pmJonathan was a great Pastor and Priest to his parishes and the Church..I always enjoyed our conversations when we served in the Diocese of Washington together. He cared passionately about his family and wife.
The Rev. Gail and Anthony Tomei
December 16, 2014 at 5:33 pmJonathan’s life impacted us with his positive nature and creative ideas. He will be deeply missed. Our hearts grieve with the family.
Linda Rogers
February 5, 2015 at 10:29 amDear Michael,
I just learned of your father’s passing. I am so very sorry. Your father and mother must have touched a lot of lives. God bless you and take care. Your family is in my prayers for strength during your grief.
Linda Rogers
Leonard Stoehr
July 26, 2018 at 7:43 pmJonathan was one of the kindest and wittiest people I have ever known. Deepest condolences to Ann and to his family.