Lance Van Cleve
July 21, 1966 - August 21, 2023
Lance Van Cleve of Bristol Borough passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 57.
Lance loved his family, Philly sports, music and good times with life-long friends. A long time season ticket holder, he especially loved sharing good food with friends at Eagles tailgate parties. Lance was employed for 28 years by Amtrak and leaves behind many friends there as well.
Husband of Erin Fallon-Van Cleve, loving father to Fiona, he is also survived by his mother, Sherry Van Cleve, his father, Jim Van Cleve and siblings, Alison Turner (Tim), Ashley Van Cleve Einsig (Ken) and Lane Van Cleve (Karen), as well as brother-in-law, Patrick Fallon (Sue) and sisters-in-law, Sharon Hartnett, Kathy McCloskey and Maureen Claggett (John) along with many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with his family on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 2-5:00pm at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough. Interment, private. You can honor Lance by wearing your favorite sports apparel or concert T. He would have loved that!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bristol Borough Community Action Group Food Pantry, 99 Wood Street, Bristol, Pa 19007.
Service Details
Visitation Hours
Friday, August 25, 2023
2:00PM-5:00PM
Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
In Memory of
Lance Van Cleve
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Ken and Lisa Worthington shared a condolence
Our Deepest Sympathy to the whole family. We loved Lance and love you all as well. Lance was a good person inside and out. Our hearts hurt for you all. May he rest in peace.
8/22/2023
Kathy Horwatt shared a condolence
Paul and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Lance. We remember him a a great student, full of fun and exuberance. Our thoughts and prayers to Sherry, Allison, Fiona and family all of whom we shared happy memories.
8/23/2023
Debbie Tomlinson shared a photo and condolence
My very heartfelt condolences to Erin, Fiona, Sherry and the rest of the VanCleves. I still can’t believe Lance isn’t going to be stopping by on his way to Lowe’s or maybe going for a bike ride with us this weekend. No more listening to The Wall in its entirety sitting by the fire on a random winter day. My memories of Lance will be good ones, his generosity, his friendship. Mark and I will miss Lance always.
8/23/2023
Tony Raccagno shared a condolence
Lance and his Mom, Sherry, were my next door neighbors for over 50 years. My love and condolences go out to the entire family.
8/23/2023
Ryan Flanagan shared a photo and condolence
My condolences to the VanCleve’s and family. Lance was solid gentleman. Working with Lance for the last 15 years we shared some great times at work and an occasional Happy Hour or work stay during inclement weather events. He always brought laughter to the room or conversation. He loved his family and spoke great words about everyone. I will miss seeing him strolling around Bristol on the weekend and catching up for beer.
8/23/2023
Cindy Kennedy shared a condolence
One of the Edgely boys. I will miss seeing him helping his mom at her home. Sending my thoughts and prayers to Erin, Fiona, Sherry and all of Van Cleve. RIP Lance
8/24/2023
Jim Currie shared a condolence
I can't honestly say I have been a close friend with Lance the past few decades but he was fixture in my teens and early 20's hanging out with the Edgely gang either having a couple (several?) beers somewhere, playing hoops with him and Lain (man this is the wayback machine!) or bumping into him at Eagles tailgates. Lance was always in a good and talkative mood and a pleasure to be around. As some of you may know my good friend Mike Kinslow (lived right around the corner on Riverview) passed from the same awful disease eight years ago so this hits even a little harder. I apologize to Lance's family as I am out of town this week but would like to offer my most sincere condolences in this forum. Maybe our Birds can bring it home for Lance this season!!
8/24/2023
Elisa Alexeev shared a condolence
Lance is truly one of the good guys. I will cherish my memories of him forever. May he rest in peace with the Lord.
8/22/2023
Michael Green shared a condolence
My heart felt prayers and blessings go out to my co-workers family (The Vancleve's). Lance and I shared many days conversing our love for the eagles and phillies sport teams. Lance was very supportive of me during the lost of my younger son, who he met during many visits to the job during there younger years and also supported me and my sons thru the different sporting event they were involved in growing up. And I thank you his parents for installing such compassion in him. My deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
8/22/2023
Debbie Tomlinson shared a photo
8/23/2023
Mark Tomlinson shared a condolence
My family and I, dogs included, will miss you tremendously. I’ve known you all my life. Can’t believe I won’t see you stop by the house again to check in or to share a drink
or hang out with us at a patio gathering, listening to the better tunes of our time. Seriously saddens me. Doesn’t seem real. But it’s okay to go when you have to. Sometimes we don’t get a choice. I’ve the utmost faith that you’re in a great place, contently waiting for loved ones and friends to eventually reunite with you. I’ll miss you a lot, Lance, my dad’s best friend and good friend to our family. Rock on, wherever you may be.
With great Love,
The Younger Mark T. and the rest of us.
🎸
8/23/2023
Ryan Flanagan shared a photo
8/23/2023
P Van Patton shared a condolence
The Van Cleve Family - May I offer my sincere condolences. As a friend of Lance's dad, Jimmy, (through Country Gold Classics), I pray that our precious Lord Jesus will put down layers of peace in your hearts - and comfort you in the knowledge that Lance now walks with the King of Kings. Psalm 23 Respectfully, P V Patton
8/24/2023
Sheree Puccio shared a condolence
I am deeply sorry and saddened to hear of Lance's passing. I have fond, life long memories of spending a large part of my childhood with the VanCleve family and fond memories of Lance, though I hadn't seen him in years, my memories of him will live on. Hugs to all especially Sherry.
8/25/2023
Christine and Paul Keller shared a photo and condolence
Paul and I offer out sincerest condolences to the entire family.
We met Lance through our friends Debbie and Mark over 10 years ago and he was larger than life. He’s always been around everywhere we went, there was Lance. We would always ask about Fiona and he just gushed about how proud he is of her and we loved to listen. We will miss that booming voice and that big heart at the parties and dinners and out in town.
8/25/2023
Lane Vancleve shared a photo and condolence
Love you brother
8/22/2023
Gary Verdi shared a condolence
Please accept my deepest condolences. Lance will be missed. The Van Cleve will be in my thoughts and prayers.🙏🏻
8/23/2023
Debbie Tomlinson shared a photo
8/23/2023
Dennis Adams shared a condolence
Your in our thoughts cuz. Our deepest condolences to Erin, Fiona, all of the Van Cleve family, and loved ones. Kind regards, Dennis, Christine, & Dyson Adams
8/23/2023
Michael Veltri shared a condolence
Lancer life seems really cruel right now. We’re missing you big time and always will. Love you brother
8/23/2023
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8/23/2023
Brooke Capps shared a condolence
I never met Lance, but I feel I like I have known him all my life. Sonya Polk and I grew up together, and I always heard stories about her cousin Lance. His mom, his wife and daughter are all in my thoughts and prayers. This loss is cruel. No mom should lose her child.
Hugs
8/24/2023
Sonya Polk-Olson shared a condolence
I will miss you Cousin! When I think of you I can hear your laugh and that deep voice! Sending thoughts of comfort and all my love. Lance, you will be missed.
8/25/2023
Ralph Miller shared a condolence
My thoughts and prayers to the Van Cleve family. I’m so grateful for Lance’s help & patience at CETC teaching this old dog some new tricks. I’ll miss talking horses with him and our trips to Parx . Lance loved betting the longshots but he was always a favorite of ours !!!
8/25/2023
Joe Copson shared a condolence
My deepest condolences to Erin, Fiona and the entire Van Cleve family for your loss. I met Lance in the 90's playing Wallyball at the LPRA in Levittown. We had some really great times together and the memories will stay with me forever. I will miss his smile, his laughter and his presence. Lance, you were one of a kind and will never be forgotten.
Love ya Pal
Joe
8/25/2023