Amspacher, Michael Lawrence. Born October 30, 1963 in York, PA; departed for God's mansion August 4, 2004 from the Leestown Veterans Care Facility (16-2) after a lengthy illness. He moved to Lexington from Dallas, Texas to spend his last days on earth closer to family. He made his home in Dallas for 16 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert R. Amspacher, his mother Martha Hahn Oberlander, his stepmother, Lois Amspacher, and his stepfather Clinton Oberlander. Michael graduated from Dover High School, Dover, PA in 1982, where he was a diver for the swim team. He had attended college in Texas. He enlisted in the Army in 1982, where among other duties he served as a lifeguard, swim and life saving instructor, and a supply specialist. His assignments were Fort Hood, TX and Nurnberg, West Germany. The Army awarded him 2 Achievement Awards and other certificates acknowledging his outstanding work. He received an honorable discharge for medical reasons. Michael leaves behind a very special friend of 5 years, his dog, "Relish". Locally, he is survived by his sister, Carol (James) Stutts and nephew Scott Stutts (Berea, KY). He is also survived by a brother, David (Debra) Amspacher (Dover, PA), and two other sisters, Vivian J. Amspacher (York, PA), Brenda S. Grasser (Larry Ambrose) (Stewartstown, PA), one half sister, Wendy Amspacher (York, PA); 2 step brothers, Randy (Sarah) Everhart (Dover, PA) and Raymond (Jennifer) Everhart (Mansfield, TX), 3 step sisters, Kathy (Robert) Jones (Dover, PA), Joy (Randy) Rohler (Gettysburg, PA), and Cindy (Barry) Jacobs (York, PA), many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Reppert Funeral Home, Berea, KY is handling final arrangements. Michael's wishes to have his cremains scattered at sea by the U.S. Navy will be honored. A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.