Andrew K. Purdy of Churchville, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 73.

He was the beloved husband of Sarajane Napier Purdy for 50 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Leonard and Ruth J. Crooks Purdy.

Mr. Purdy was a resident of Churchville since 1976. He graduated from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia. Andy had a passion for music and played the banjo for The Kings Countrymen, a bluegrass gospel band. He also was a talented bagpiper for many years. He will be deeply missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his three children, David A. Purdy and his wife, Theresa, of Churchville, PA, Susan J. Lines and her husband, John, of Lancaster, PA, and Rebecca A. Banas and her husband, Frank, of Holland, PA. He is also survived by his brother, Leonard Warren Purdy and his wife, Linda, of Exton, PA and his five loving grandchildren; Jennifer R. Lines, John Andrew Lines, Taylor Ann Purdy, Brandon Michael Purdy, and Brooke Ann Banas.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, January 13, 2014, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:00 AM at St. John United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA l8974. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to CurePSP, 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093 (www.psp.org/donate) or Holy Redeemer Hospice, 12265 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154.