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Obituary abstracts from the Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, PA.
People lived in Schuylkill, Dauphin, Lebanon, Berks, and Lancaster Counties.
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DECEMBER 2001 OBITURY ABSTRACTS
LEBANON DAILY NEWS
LEBANON, LEBANON CO, PENNSYLVANIA
SUBMITTED BY KRISTA GABLE
Updated 08/02/2002
Index by order listed.
Dec 1, 2001 Nora E. (nee Dishong) Kirsch, age 70
Dec 1, 2001 John R. Whitman, age 65
Dec 1, 2001 Margaret G. (nee Grove) Thompson, age 87
Dec 1, 2001 James R. "Russell" Hartman, age 75
Dec 1, 2001 Steven B. Hain, age 45
Dec 2, 2001 Laverne M. (nee Stickler) Hartmoyer, age 71
Dec 2, 2001 Joan H. (nee Miller) Horst, age 65
Dec 2, 2001 Clair E. Jumper, age 76
Dec 2, 2001 Mildred G. Stokes, age 94
Dec 2, 2001 William R. Strickler, age 83
Dec 2, 2001 Glenn R. "Buster" Kinsey, Jr., age 56
Dec 2, 2001 Lesta E. (nee Schoener) Rathman, age 86
Dec 3, 2001 Florence M. (nee Swope) Eby, age 86
Dec 3, 2001 Betty (nee Shaak) Brandt, age 92
Dec 3, 2001 Mary C. (nee Hikes) Peter, age 102
Dec 3, 2001 Sarah R. (nee Yake) Horney, age 85
Dec 3, 2001 Emma C. (nee Seiger) Hoover, age 80
Dec 3, 2001 Violet (nee Daniels) Kaley, age 84
Dec 3, 2001 Janessa E Torres, age 21
Dec 3, 2001 Jonny Belle (nee Johnson) Johnson, age 50
Dec 4, 2001 William J. Deitzler Sr., age 70
Dec 4, 2001 Florence E. Klopp, age 88
Dec 4, 2001 Dawn C. (nee Humphrey) Drago, age 40
Dec 4, 2001 Eva M. (nee Bell) Etter, age 85
Dec 4, 2001 Helen R. (nee Stickler) Smith, age 87
Dec 4, 2001 Esther M. (nee Kramer) Lash, age 83
Dec 4, 2001 Col. Rodman D. Miller, age 94
Dec 4, 2001 Evan James Gainey, age 2 months
Dec 4, 2001 Alice O. (nee Snavely) Sauder, age 45
Dec 4, 2001 George P. Ganter, age 93
Dec 5, 2001 Esther M. (nee Kramer) Lash, age 83
Dec 5, 2001 Kirk Jason Dechert, age 21
Dec 5, 2001 Calvin D. "Kick" Brown, age 49
Dec 5, 2001 Arbutus C. (nee Gibson) Elliott, age 91
Dec 5, 2001 Linda D. (nee Weit) Eckman, age 55
Dec 5, 2001 Morrett M. Firestone, age 80
Dec 5, 2001 Mark Armand Gress, age 26
Dec 5, 2001 Boyd H. Beck Jr., age 73
Dec 6, 2001 John W. "Tubby" Kramer, age 78
Dec 6, 2001 Patricia A. (nee Little) Annibali, age 66
Dec 7, 2001 Erma V. Pohronezny, age 79
Dec 7, 2001 Tracey E. Lander, age 78
Dec 7, 2001 Elizabeth M. Kreider, age 91
Dec 7, 2001 Miriam L. Dieffenbach, age 70
Dec 7, 2001 Lester S. Schlaseman, age 89
Dec 7, 2001 Gloria P. (nee Swanger) Parks, age 63
Dec 7, 2001 Elsie Mae (nee Martin) Stauffer, age 81
Dec 8, 2001 Mary H. (nee Wagner) Sherk, age 75
Dec 8, 2001 Mary (nee Kramer) Solenberger, age 71
Dec 9, 2001 Frank J. Scheer Sr., age 78
Dec 9, 2001 Melvin O. Behm, age 87
Dec 9, 2001 Jane A. (nee Messner) Kreiser, age 76
Dec 10, 2001 Lucy C. (nee Giuffre) Wanamaker, age 78
Dec 10, 2001 Lois B. (nee Deeter) Mackie, age 70
Dec 10, 2001 Melvin O. Behm, age 88
Dec 10, 2001 Patricia V. "Sis" (nee Ziegler) Shutter, age 66
Dec 11, 2001 Richard G. Curtin, age 53
Dec 11, 2001 Verna E. (nee Sherk) Yingst, age 83
Dec 11, 2001 Margaret M. (nee Pitts) McDonald, age 89
Dec 12, 2001 Daniel Z. Haldeman, age 90
Dec 12, 2001 Daisy M. Powell, age 84
Dec 12, 2001 Louise A. (nee Boyer) Budjako, age 85
Dec 12, 2001 Claude S. Klinger, age 73
Dec 13, 2001 Arlen A. Seiders, age 71
Dec 13, 2001 Casey J. Koons, age 17
Dec 13, 2001 Carrie M. (nee Miller) Ganter, age 92
Dec 13, 2001 Terrence G. Winters, age 53
Dec 13, 2001 Mary Alice (nee Snell) Coleman, age 89
Dec 13, 2001 Jeannette G. (nee Long) Yerger, age 61
Dec 14, 2001 Joseph S. Bylina Jr., age 65
Dec 14, 2001 Anne Marie (nee Flamm) Dunlap, age 67
Dec 14, 2001 Raymond C. Weise, age 54
Dec 14, 2001 Ferdinand S. "Babe" Deraco, age 75
Dec 14, 2001 Eileen Grace (nee Gingrich) Ebling, age 77
Dec 15, 2001 Joseph R. Annibali, age 75
Dec 15, 2001 Walter "Dutch" Sweigart, age 68
Dec 15, 2001 Kathryn M. (nee Rohland) Shenk, age 82
Dec 16, 2001 Ernest George King, age 84
Dec 16, 2001 Marguerite E. (nee Rhen) Souillard, age 96
Dec 16, 2001 Walter H. "Wally" Hottenstein, age 89
Dec 16, 2001 Helen J. (nee Gutekunst) Mohler, age 86
Dec 16, 2001 Mary "Melody" (nee Melovidov) Meisner, age 71
Dec 16, 2001 Anna E. (nee Stellar) Brandt, age 93
Dec 17, 2001 Pauline M. (nee Adams) Hoover, age 83
Dec 17, 2001 Anthony C. Keisch, age 74
Dec 18, 2001 Florence R. (nee Rice) Snyder, age 89
Dec 18, 2001 Pauline M. (nee Adams) Hoover, age 83
Dec 18, 2001 Rosina M. (nee Medel) Muller, age 93
Dec 18, 2001 Robert H. Kindt Sr., age 88
Dec 18, 2001 Harry Raymond May, age 89
Dec 18, 2001 James A. "Jim" Britto, age 60
Dec 19, 2001 LeRoy H. Umbenhen, age 78
Dec 19, 2001 Marion B. (nee Kreider) Shutter, age 91
Dec 19, 2001 Hilda A. (nee Mase) Graby, age 91
Dec 19, 2001 Pastor David E. Geiman, age 89
Dec 19, 2001 Sanders S. Wagner, age 84
Dec 19, 2001 Lucy N. (nee Strauss) Herr, age 92
Dec 19, 2001 Edna F. (nee Wayne) Hollenbach, age 91
Dec 19, 2001 Donald S. Maurer, age 74
Dec 20, 2001 Caroline E. (nee Deitz) Stumpf, age 72
Dec 20, 2001 Teresa R. (nee Miller) Lazorcik, age 78
Dec 20, 2001 Robert R. "Bob" Strause, age 64
Dec 20, 2001 Harry A. Fox Jr., age 75
Dec 21, 2001 Sanders S. Wagner, age 84
Dec 21, 2001 Ezequiel "Bebo" Santana, age 77
Dec 21, 2001 Michael J. Nagle, age 27
Dec 21, 2001 Nancy E. (nee Miller) Sheidy, age 66
Dec 22, 2001 Richard U. Herneisen, age 72
Dec 22, 2001 Mary E. (nee Powers) Berkheimer, age 83
Dec 23, 2001 Beatrice (nee Keller) Grove, age 90
Dec 23, 2001 John C. Sattler, age 71
Dec 23, 2001 Agnes C. "Sis" (nee Tice) Sanders, age 73
Dec 23, 2001 Walter H. "Wally" Kleinfelter Jr., age 77
Dec 23, 2001 Normon H. Ernst, age 86
Dec 24, 2001 Naomi F. (nee Herneisey) Batz, age 72
Dec 24, 2001 Annabelle M. (nee) Spangler, age 67
Dec 26, 2001 Mabel G. (nee Gehman) Groff, age 89
Dec 25, 2001 Mary H. (nee Herbst) Lau, age 90
Dec 25, 2001 Levi C. Spang, age 87
Dec 26, 2001 Trudy L. (nee Buvoltz) Love, age 51
Dec 26, 2001 Junior C. Shuey, age 80
Dec 27, 2001 Mary E. (nee Thomas) Coover, age 78
Dec 27, 2001 David M. Burkholder, age 70
Dec 27, 2001 Edward A. Daub Sr., age 75
Dec 27, 2001 Samuel J. Heisler, age 91
Dec 27, 2001 Margaret A. (nee Brightbill) Moore, age 90
Dec 27, 2001 John W. Spotts, age 89
Dec 27, 2001 Roy C. "Pappy" Knapp, Sr., age 72
Dec 27, 2001 Effie E. (nee Long) Leed, age 90
Dec 28, 2001 Warren A. Kessler Sr, age 67
Dec 28, 2001 Marion L. (nee Schade) Stauffer, age 76
Dec 28, 2001 William D. Hass, age 49
Dec 28, 2001 Dr. Luke Ebersole, age 83
Dec 28, 2001 Ray F. Wise, age 71
Dec 29, 2001 John W. Spotts, age 89
Dec 29, 2001 Paul E. Reeves, age 77
Dec 29, 2001 Gloria F. (nee Dove) Berger, age 58
Dec 29, 2001 Christian H. "Buzzy" Walmer, age 81
Dec 30, 2001 Geraldine A. (nee Walters) Shankroff, age 62
Dec 30, 2001 Margaret L. "Peg" (nee Keller) Wunderlich, age 80
Dec 30, 2001 Anita C. (nee Cobaugh) Stokes, age 93
Dec 31, 2001 Clarence L. Zerbe, age 79
Dec 31, 2001 Marion E. (nee Kohr) Frantz, age 78
Dec 31, 2001 Donald P. Yellets, age 71
Dec 31, 2001 Alma I. (nee Boltz) Fake, age 89
Dec 31, 2001 Robert C. Kyle, age 75
Dec 31, 2001 Dorothy B. (nee Miller) Mease, age 90
Dec 31, 2001 John L. Zell, age 76
Dec 1, 2001
Nora E. (nee Dishong) Kirsch, age 70
b. date not provided location not provided
d. Nov 29, 2001 Lancaster Co. PA
w/o Edward J. Kirsch Sr.
d/o late Howard D. & Grace N. (nee Wilt) Dishong
graduate, Lebanon H. S.
retired from Datcon Mfg
worshiped as a Protestant
enjoyed Chrocheting
survivors:
Daughter Shirley, w/o Randall Zerman, Lebanon
Daughter Suzanne, w/o tom Reiger, Hershey
Son Ted Fasting, Texas
Step-dau Elaine, w/o Edgar Shenk, Lancaster
Step-dau Carol, w/o Richard Hohman, Lancaster
Step-son Edward Kirsch Jr., h/o Sallie, Lancaster
Brother Daniel Dishong, h/o Janet, Lebanon
Brother Ray Dishong, w/o Geraldine, Lebanon
Brother Mervin Dishong, h/o Dolores, Lebanon
Sister Race, w/o Gordon Fasting, Florida
13 grandchildren
5 great-grandchildren
preceded in death by:
Sister Dianna Innamortu
Burial: St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster PA
Dec 1, 2001
John R. Whitman, age 65
b. Aug 16, 1936 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Nov 30, 2001 S. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Phyllis J. (nee Book) Whitman
s/o John G. & Sallie M. (nee Gamble) Whitman
retired, iron worker for Local 404, Harrisburg
served in the Air Force
member, Newmanstown Athletic Club
Survivors:
Son John G. Whitman, Mechanicsburg
burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 1, 2001
Margaret G. (nee Grove) Thompson, age 87
b. Jul 9, 1914 Haverford, Delaware Co. PA
d. Nov 28, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Rev. Cecil G. Thompson
d/o late Charles W. & Laura V. (nee Robinson) Grove
retired, Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church
member, United Methodist Church of Good Shepherd, Lebanon
former member, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Bryn Mawr, where she had served
as superintendent and taught in the children' s dept of the Sunday school
she had been a member of both church' s choirs.
Survivors:
Two granddaughters
1 great-grandson
1 daughter-in-law
burial: Lower Merion Baptist Church Cemetery, Lower Merion, Delaware Co. PA
Dec 1, 2001
James R. "Russell" Hartman, age 75
b. Jun 7, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Nov 29, 2001 S. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
h/o late Jean M. (ne Bausman) Hartman
s/o late James Hartman & Isabelle (nee Lantz) Hartman
retired construction worker
served in the Army during WW2
Graduate, Milton Hershey H. S., Hershey PA
Member, Steelton VFW
Survivors:
Son Lester A. Hartman, Houston TX
Son Barry L. Hartman, Linglestown
Son Robert P. Hartman, Lebanon
Son James R. Hartman, Lebanon
Daughter Debra J. Firestone, w/o Allen, Lebanon
Daughter Kim M. Reidel, w/o Charles, Lebanon
Sister Mary Short, Myesrtown
Sister Helen May Keller, Mt. Joy
17 grandchildren
9 great-grandchildren
burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 1, 2001
Steven B. Hain, age 45
b. Apr 3, 1956 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA
d. Nov 29, 2001 Louisville KY
h/o Denise E. (nee Weiant) Hain, to whome he was married 23 years.
S/o late David L. Hain Sr. & Marcia (nee Bishusky) Hain
"died of natural causes in a Days Inn, Louisville KY, while on a business trip"
1974 Graduate, Elco H. S.
employed as operation and safety director Quality Driveaway, Goshen IN
4-H leader of the Equestrian Horse Club, Lebanon
severed on the board of Lebanon 4-H fair.
Coached midget football, Myerstown
Driver for the Myerstown Goodwill Fire Co
Member, Chamber of Commerce in PA and IN
Survivors:
Daughter Jennifer C. Hain, Wooster OH
Daughter Jessica J. Hain, Middleburg IN
Brother Craig D. Hain, Lebanon
Brother Scott D. Hain, Bernville
Brother David L. Hain, Radner
Sister Cynthia Thomas, Lebanon
Step-father Richard Keller, Myerstown
Several step-brothers, step-sisters, nieces and nephews.
Burial: Altahala Cemetery, Rehrersburg, Berks Co. PA
Dec 2, 2001
Laverne M. (nee Stickler) Hartmoyer, age 71
b. Mar 25, 1930 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Nov 30, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o late John J. Hartmoyer Jr.
d/o late Ira R. & Katherine (nee Brubaker) Stickler
retired nurse' s adie, having worked for 46 years at the Lebanon VA Medical Center
live member, Grace Independent Church, Lebanon, where she taught Sunday school,
Bible school and sang in the choir
Member, Fredericksburg Northern Lebanon Senior Cititzens, where she was the assistant
secretary.
Survivors:
Daughter Debra A., w/o James B. Klinger, Myerstown
Son John J. Jr., h/o Cathy Hartmoyer, Lebanon
Son Stephen J., h/o Sue Hartmoyer, Newmanstown
Brother Harry Stickler, Annville
Brother Ira Sticker Jr., Lebanon
Brother Fred Stickler, Lebanon
Sister Bernetta, w/o Earl Hower, Lebanon
Sister Rosetta Bennethum, Newmanstown
Sister Janette, w/o Kenneth Reed, Myerstown
Several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Sister Arlene Boltz
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 2, 2001
Joan H. (nee Miller) Horst, age 65
b. Oct 11, 1936 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Nov 30, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o Donald K. Horst Sr.
d/o late John H. & Bernice E. (nee Bressler) Miller.
Employed w/Sullivan, Snelling and Schappel, Lebanon, as a mortgage clerk
Member, Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona
Enjoyed camping and traveling.
Survivors:
Son Donald K. Jr., h/o Debra Horst, Lebanon
Son Jeffrey A., h/o Alice E. Horst, Lebanon
Son Michael S., h/o Dawn R. Horst, Lebanon
Son Cory L. Horst, Lebanon
Daughter Jody L, w/o Allen Hummel, Lebanon
Brother John Henry, h/o Martha Miller, Lebanon
Sister Bernice E., w/o Kerry A. Gamble, Lebanon
9 grandchildren
a great-grandson
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 2, 2001
Clair E. Jumper, age 76
b. date not listed Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 1, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA
h/o Janet E. (nee Barnhart) Jumper, w/whom he celebrated 39years May 25, 2001.
S/o late Russell & Margaret (nee Neidig) Jumper
Worked 35 years, former Savory Shoe Co., Elizabethtown
Worked for 4 years K-wood Products, Rheems
Member, Elizabethtown American Legion Conewago Post 329
Member, Elizabethtown VFW Post 5667
Member, Conewago Rod & Gun Club
Member, Dela-Ches Infrantry Co.
GA Veteran of WW2, he received the Purple Heart, American Theatre Ribbon, Bronze
Battle Star, Victory Medal and Combat Infantry Badge.
Survivors:
Son Nicolas A., h/o Roberta Carroll, Conoy Twp.
Sister Olean Ebersole, Elizabethtown
Sister Dorothy M., w/o Gerald Huff, Georgetown DE
Sister Audrey C. Snyder, Moutville
Sister Doris Jean Moore, Anaheim CA
Brother Russell, h/o Barbara Jumper, Shawnee Mission, KS
Brother Robert, h/o Carolyn Jumper, Georgetown DE
1 grandson
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Kenneth Jumper, Ray Jumper, Oscar Jumper
Sisters Vera Brunstetter and Betty Michaels
Burial: Good' s Mennonite Cemetery, no city listed.
Dec 2, 2001
Mildred G. Stokes, age 94
b. date not listed
d. Nov 30, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o late Roy E. Stokes
parents not listed!
retired bank teller for Philadelphia National Bank
member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra
Survivors:
Son Jeffrey Stokes, Ontario, Canada
Son Allan Stokes, Reading
Daughter Trudie Fox, Palmyra
6 grandchildren
6 great grandchildren
burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 2, 2001
William R. Strickler, age 83
b. May 10, 1918 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Nov 30, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Norene M. (nee Dawson) Strickler, to whom he was married 54 years, Oct 18, 2001
s/o late Paul R. & Mollie (nee Reinhold) Strickler
retired machine operator for the Durable Shoe Co. Myerstown
Army veteran of WW2
Worshipped in the Reformed faith.
Raised in the Bethany Orphans Home, Womelsdorf from the age of 2
Life member, Lebanon VFW Post 23
Life member, Purple Heart of the Tri-County
Member, Hershey Disabled Americans No. 48
Member and past commander, Jonestown American Legion
Avid baseball player before being seriously wounded in Germany 1944.
Survivors:
Son James William Strickler, Phoenix AZ
Son Steve Alan Strickler, Lebanon
Daughter Debra A., w/o Robert Herring, Lebanon
Sister Josephine Beamesderfer, Lebanon
Sister Alice Boyer, Newmanstown
7 grandchildren
5 great-grandchildren
several nieces and nephews
burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 2, 2001
Glenn R. "Buster" Kinsey, Jr., age 56
b.
d. Nov 30, 2001 Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Sharon (nee Snyder) Kinsey
s/o Edythe M. Kinsey
employed as equipment operator, Weaber' s Sawmill
member, Sons of Satan Motorcycle Club
Member, Harley Hog Motorcycle Club.
Navy veteran of Vietnam War.
Graduate, Middletown H. S., where he participated in wrestling.
Enjoyed camping, fishing and riding motorcycles.
Survivors:
Son Glenn R. Kinsey III, Lebanon
Son Deacon C. Kinsey, Lebanon
Maternal
Grandmother Florence Clayton, Jackson NJ
Brother David Kinsey, Carlise
Sister Patricia Kinsey, Middletown
4 grandchildren
burial: nothing listed.
Dec 2, 2001
Lesta E. (nee Schoener) Rathman, age 86
b. date not listed Stouchsburg, Berks Co. PA
d. Nov 30, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Clarence F. "Beevie" Rathman Sr., who died Sept 1, 2000
d/o late Howard & Ella (nee Ranck) Schoener
member and former Sunday school teacher, St. Paul' s Evangelical Congregational Church,
Reamstown.
Retired in 1975 from the former Cinderella Knitting Mill, Denver
Survivors:
Son Clarence "Hank" Jr., h/o Anneliese (nee Kratzmann) Rathman, Stevens
Sister Fern Ream, Adamstown
Sister Elsie Tobias, Richland
Sister Grace Wolf, Richland
1 grandson
burial: Muddy Creek Cemetery, Swartzville PA
Dec 3, 2001
Florence M. (nee Swope) Eby, age 86
b. Jun 16, 1915 Lickdale, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Nov 27, 2001 ` Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o Walter L. Eby
d/o late John M. & Sadie Alice (nee Smith) Swope
home maker
member, Middletown Senior Center
animal lover, particularly cats.
Survivors:
Son Walt Eby, Middletown
Son Donald Swope, Tremont
Sister Mary Malone, Sinking Spring
5 grandchildren
6 great-grandchildren
3 step-great-grandchildren
burial: Union Salem Church Cemetery, Swatara Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 3, 2001
Betty (nee Shaak) Brandt, age 92
b. Apr 18, 1909 Clay Twp., Lancaster Co. PA
d. Dec 1, 2001 Lewes Delaware
w/o late Isaac D. Brandt, who died Dec 7, 1982
d/o late George & Ada (nee Noll) Shaak.
Homemaker
Member, St. Jacob' s "Kimmerlings" United Church of Christ, Lebanon
Member, St. Jacob' s Women' s Guild, Lebanon
Member, Lebanon Chapter 115 Order of the Eastern Star
Member, Retired Steelworker' s
Member, Farm Women' s Group 10
Member, Friendship Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary
Survivors:
Son Eugene C., h/o Jeanne B. Hickernell, Ocean View DE
Step-son David Isaac Brandt, Jacksonville FL
Step-son Barry Brandt, Mt. Gretna
2 step-grandchildren
3 step-great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brother Irvin Shaak
She was the last of her immediate family.
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Iona, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 3, 2001
Mary C. (nee Hikes) Peter, age 102
b. Mar 8, 1899 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 1, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA
w/o late J. Irvin Peter, who died in 1951.
D/o late w. Morris & Katherine (nee Drine) Hikes
Member, St. Paul' s Evangelical Congregational Church, Pine Grove
1917 Graduate of Pine Grove H. S.
she lived in Philadelphia for a number o years and was the pipe organist for several churches in
Philadelphia area.
Secretarial work.
Preceded in death by:
Sisters Larue Sherman and Ina Barr
Brother Lloyd Hikes
Burial: St. John' s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
Dec 3, 2001
Sarah R. (nee Yake) Horney, age 85
b. Oct 10, 1916 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 1, 2001 Columbia, Lancaster Co. PA
w/o late John M. Horney.
D/o late J. William & Catherine (nee Harter) Yake
Member, St. Mary' s Church, Lebanon
Survivors:
Son John M. Jr., h/o Elaine Horney, Chambersburg,
Son Thomas Horney, Lebanon
Son William Horney, Lebanon
Son Michael Horney, Lebanon
Son Richard Horney, Hughesville
Son David Horney, Annville
Son James Horney, Harrisburg
Daughter Catherine, w/o Marshall Fair, Lancaster
Daughter Suzanne Strohecker, Reading
Daughter Margaret, w/o John Barney, Dover
Daughter Ann, w/o Michael Cervo, Pittsburgh
23 grandchildren
16 great-grandchildren
many nieces and nephews.
She was the last of her immediate family.
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Robert & Gregory Yake
Sisters Isabelle Mayan, Catherine Butler and Sister Mary Anthony
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 3, 2001
Emma C. (nee Seiger) Hoover, age 80
b. Jan 12, 1921 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 2, 2001 Pine Grove PA
w/o late Charles Hehn
w/o late Charles E. Hoover
d/o late Elmer & Roma (nee Bretz) Seiger
member, St. Peter' s United Church of Christ, Pine Grove
employed as a seamstress at the former Summit Station Mfg, Pine Grove
survivors:
Daughter Betty Gutshall, Harrisburg
Daughter Linda Levan, Pine Grove Area
Sister Ellen Krammes, Pine Grove Area
Sister Lucille Krammes, Pine Grove Area
Sister Reba Aungst, Pine Grove Area
Sister Elizabeth "Betty" Hubler, Pine Grove Area
Brother Elmer Seiger, Mt. Gretna
Brother Mark Seiger, Pine Grove
Brother Roy Seiger, Pine Grove
Brother Thomas Seiger, Oregon
5 grandchildren
4 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Sisters Annie Seiger and Beatrice Readinger
Brothers John Seiger, George Seiger and Edward Seiger
Burial: St. John' s Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
Dec 3, 2001
Violet (nee Daniels) Kaley, age 84
b. Jan 4, 1917 Lykens, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 2, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Joseph Kaley
d/o late Ralph E. & Beulah R. (nee Rickert) Daniels
member, Palm Lutheran Church and its Sunday school
member, Palmyra Senior Citizens
enjoyed flower gardening, walking, senior citizen trips, sewing, doing mending for Spang Crest
Nursing Home.
Survivors:
Son Tommy R. Kaley, Golden CO
Son Jeffrey L. Kaley, Palmyra
Daughter Donna F. Hetrick, Palmyra
Brother Jim Daniels, Palmyra
Sister Betty Brandt, Lancaster
6 grandchildren
2 great-grandchildren
burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 3, 2001
Janessa E Torres, age 21
b. Apr 25, 1980 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Nov 30, 2001 Lehigh Valley, Salisbury Twp., Berks Co. PA
d/o David & Ruth (nee Hartman) Torres, Lake Wynonah
1998 Graduate of Schuylkill Haven H. S.
Graduate of McCann School of Business, Pottsville
Employed as a medical receptionist for Healthway Family Medical Center, Exeter
Lutheran faith.
Survivors:
Sister Megan Torres, Auburn
Maternal
Grandparents Joseph & Mary Ann Hartman, Lebanon
Burial: Summer Hill Cemetery, Auburn, PA
Dec 3, 2001
Jonny Belle (nee Johnson) Johnson, age 50
b. date not listed Orange TX
d. Dec 1, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o Ronald E. Johnson
d/o Mary (nee Spotts) Johnson and the late James M. Johnson
worked as a secretary for many years at Elco Family Practice & Good Samiaritan Hospital,
Lebanon
1969 Graduate of Lebanon Senior H. S.
member, Grace United Church of Christ, Richland
survivors:
Son Mathew E., h/o Elizabeth (nee Donmoyer) Johnson, Richland
Son John A., h/o Kristi (nee Ditler) Johnson, Richland
Daughter Rhonda L., w/o Christopher M. Becker, Newmanstown
Sister Deborah, w/o Frank Simpson, Mt. Gretna
Sister Cindy, w/o Jeff Eisenhauer, Myerstown
3 grandchildren
burial: Cremation. No location is listed!2
Dec 4, 2001
William J. Deitzler Sr., age 70
b. Aug 1, 1931 Bethel Township, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Mary R. (nee Hoffman) Deitzler, w/whom he would have celebrated 50 yrs in March 2002
s/o William L. Deitzler & the late Ethel I. (nee Miller) Deitzler
Retired 1997, self-employed, over the road truck driver
Member, Church of the Living Christ, Monroe Valley
Member, National Rifle Association
Lifetime Member, Camp Strauss Fire Co.
Served on its board
He was a fire police officer and served on the building committee.
Honored by Spinnaker' s Trucking for 16 yrs of safe driving.
Enjoyed hunting, gardening, NASCAR racing and the outdoors
Survivors:
Son William J. Jr., h/o Kim M. Deitzler, Schaefferstown
Son Charlie E. Deitzler, Jonestown
Son Mark A., h/o Elizabeth Deitzler, Jonestown
Son Steven M. Deitzler, Jonestown
Son Ralph J. Deitzler, Bethel
Daughter Carol A., w/o Russell Shultz, Jonestown
Daughter Irene I., w/o John Miller, Fredericksburg
Daughter Mary E. Pluebell, Lebanon
Brother James L. Deitzler, Jonestown
Sister Irene Lentz, Mt. Gretna
Sister Mary Brown, Bethel
10 grandchildren
5 great-grandchildren
3 step-grandchildren
10 step great-grandchildren
several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Brother John S. Deitzler
buried: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 4, 2001
Florence E. Klopp, age 88
b. Dec 13, 1912 Lebanon Co. PA
d. Nov 28, 2001 Pleasant Valley Manor, Hamilton Twp., Berks Co. PA
d/o late Walter & Emily (nee Strohl) Klopp
She was one of 11 children.
Lived most of her life in Monroe & Berks counties.
Worked as a housekeeper for Buck Hill Falls
Nurse' s aid.
Survivor:
Daughter Beatrice Burke, Maryland
Daughter Linda Pritchard, Colorado
Son Charles Harp, Wisconsin
Sister Pauline Rittle, Shirksville
Sister Mildred Means, New Hampshire
Brother Monroe Klopp, Lebanon
4 grandchildren
2 great-grandchildren
several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Son Gerald Bodner
Daughter Lucille Harp
buried: Laurelwood Cemetery, Stroudsburg, PA
Dec 4, 2001
Dawn C. (nee Humphrey) Drago, age 40
b. not listed Wilkes-Barre, PA
d. Dec 3, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Michael L. Drago
d/o Claire (nee Heimingway) Humphrey & the late Donald Humphrey
1979 Graduate of Wyoming H. S.
1983 Graduate of Lebanon Valley College.
Former Lebanon Daily News Staff Writer and copy editor
Former Sportswriter for the Lebanon Daily News
1983-1987 worked at the Lebanon Daily News
1990-1996 worked at the Reading Eagle/Times.
Last employed as a web page designer by Alive Net in Sinking Spring, last worked Apr 2000
Member, St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Sinking Spring.
Survivors:
Daughter Jennifer A. Drago, Cornwall
Daughter Jessica E. Drago, Cornwall
Sister Ellen Price, Wilkes-Barre
Sister Anne Burke, Leesburg, VA
Sister Gail Humphrey, Harrisburg
buried: Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland
Dec 4, 2001
Eva M. (nee Bell) Etter, age 85
b. Jul 1, 1916 West Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 2, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o Paul S. Etter
d/o late Samuel & Henrietta J. (nee Cassell) Bell
Retired from Hershey Foods.
Member, Palmyra Church of the Brethren, for more than 60 years she taught Sunday School in the nursery.
Member, Lebanon Co. Farm Women' s Association
Member, Hershey Foods Retirees' Group
Survivors:
Son Robert K., h/o Brenda Etter, Shellsville
Daughter Lois J. Seaman, Palmyra
Daughter Beverly L., w/o Lawrence Forry, Palmyra
Sister Mary Kaylor, Elizabethtown
Sister Ethel Cline, Harrisburg
Sister Betty Ament, Mt. Joy
Brother Jay Bell, Manheim
Brother Earl Bell, Harrisburg
Brother John Bell, Harrisburg
5 grandchildren
8 great-grandchildren
burial: Hanoverdale Cemetery, West Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 4, 2001
Helen R. (nee Stickler) Smith, age 87
b. Dec 10, 1913 Green Point, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Hibshman Smith
d/o late Franklin & Jenny (nee Long) Stickler
Survivors:
Daughter Evelyn J., w/o James R. Strohm, Palmyra
Daughter Patricia A., w/o Jon N. Uhrich, Elizabethtown
Son Wilbur M. Smith, Palmyra
Son Ellwood L. Smith, Shellsville
Son Gary L. Smith, Palmyra
12 grandchildren
12 great-grandchildren
several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Andrew Stickler, Arthur Stickler and Lester Stickler
buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 4, 2001
Esther M. (nee Kramer) Lash, age 83
b. Jan 29, 1918 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Richard S. Lash
d/o late Herman & Martha Kramer
Retired button sewer at the former Annville Dress Co.
Member, Zion "Gosherts" United Church of Christ, Lebanon
Retired Steelworkers
Member, Lebanon Senior Center
Survivors:
Daughter Delores, w/o Harold Moyer, Fredericksburg
Son Richard Fulk, Fredericksburg
Step-son Richard Lester Lash, Florida
Step-dau Mary Ann Kohr, Lebanon
Sister Fannie Didomencio, Hershey
Sister Ruth Moyer, Annville
Sister Jane Heisey, Hummelstown
Sister Clara Smith, Myerstown
Brother Richard Kramer, Denver, Colorado
5 grandchildren
5 great-grandchildren
several nieces and nephews
buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 4, 2001
Col. Rodman D. Miller, age 94
b. Jul 13, 1907 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 1, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o late Ruth (nee Kettering) Miller, who died Jul 27, 2001
s/o late Irwin W. & Margaret (nee O' Neill) Miller
1925-1967 Worked for the PA National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap. Retired with Rank of Colonel.
Army Veteran of WW2
1924 Graduate Lebanon H. S.
Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Lebanon
Served on the church council
Member, Annville American Legion
Member, Retired Federal Officers Association
Survivors:
Daughter Ruth Anne Miller, Prescott AZ
3 grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Sister Beatrice Miller
buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 4, 2001
Evan James Gainey, age 2 months
b. Sep 26, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Nov 29, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
s/o John & Andrea (nee Woods) Gainey
Survivors:
Brother John Frederic Gainey
Paternal
Grandparents Sue & John Gainey
Maternal
Grandparents Vickie & Ray Woods
6 great-grandparents
a great-great grandparent
buried: location not listed.
Dec 4, 2001
Alice O. (nee Snavely) Sauder, age 45
b. Mar 28, 1956 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA
d. Dec 2, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o Myron R. Sauder
d/o Harry S. & Lois L. (nee Young) Snavely
Milton Hershey School houseparent
Secretary of the Milton Hershey School Houseparent' s Union
Former assistant Milton Hershey School Girl Scout Leader
Volunteer, Milton Hershey School 4-H club
Member, Ruhl' s United Methodist Church, Manheim
Enjoyed flower gardening
Survivors:
Daughter Michelle Sauder, Hershey
Daughter Stacy Sauder, Hershey
Brother Allen Snavely, Manheim
Sister Lori McMinn, Columbia
buried: Ruhl' s United Methodist Church Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA
Dec 4, 2001
George P. Ganter, age 93
b. Jun 25, 1908 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 2, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
h/o Carrie (nee Miller) Ganter
s/o late Frederick & Edna (nee Musser) Ganter
1927 Graduate Lebanon H. S.
Retired 1973, supervisor at the former Lebanon Steel Foundry
Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon
Where he taught Sunday school for more than 45 years.
Survivors:
Son George W., h/o Jacqueline Ganter, Virginia Beach, VA
Grandson
Preceded in death by:
Son James R. Ganter
Daughter Betty Marie Whitman
Brother Frederick Ganter
buried: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 5, 2001
Esther M. (nee Kramer) Lash, age 83
b. Jan 29, 1918 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Richard S. Lash
d/o late Herman & Martha Kramer
Retired button sewer at the former Annville Dress Co.
Member of Zion "Goshert' s" United Church of Christ, Lebanon
Retired Steelworkers & Lebanon Senior Center.
Survivors:
Dau Delores, w/o Harold Moyer, Fredericksburg
Son Richard Fulk, Fredericksburg
Son Donald R. Fulk, Shermans Dale
Step-son Richard Lester Lash, FL
Step-dau Mary Ann Kohr, Lebanon
Sister Fannie Didomencio, Hershey
Sister Ruth Moyer, Annville
Sister Jane Heisey, Hummelstown
Sister Clara Smith, Myerstown
Brother Richard Kramer, Denver CO
5 grandchildren
5 great-grandchildren
several nieces and nephews.
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville township, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 5, 2001
Kirk Jason Dechert, age 21
b. Feb 18, 1930 Shenandoah Co., VA
d. Dec 3, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
Motorcycle Accident.
S/o Bertha Ellen (nee Shaak) Dechert and the late Woodrow Dennis Dechert
1999 Graduate of Cedar Crest H. S.
Employed as a waiter at the Hotel Hershey for past 5 years.
Baptized in Trinity U. M. Church, Lebanon
Enjoyed mountain biking, boxing and working out in the gym.
Survivors:
Sister Renee Dechert, w/o Daniel Landes, Lebanon
Sister Jessica Dechert, Lebanon
Half-brother Damian Fulton, Lebanon
Half-sister Devon Fulton, Lebanon
Paternal
Grandparents Woodrow & Mildred Dechert, Lebanon
Maternal
Grandfather Irvin Shaak, Lebanon
An Aunt
Fiancee Stacy Hoffer, Lebanon
Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 5, 2001
Calvin D. "Kick" Brown, age 49
b. July 13, 1952 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 4, 2001 Pottsville, PA
s/o Charles D. Brown and the late Mary E. (nee Wolfe) Brown
Member of Tremont Brethren in Christ Church
Employed as a miner and self-employed as a truck driver.
Survivors:
Daughter Jen LeVan, Pine Grove
Sister Jean Kutz, Schuylkill Haven
Sister Mary Ann Kuehn, Pine Grove
Sister Carol Kershner, Hummelstown
Brother Daniel Brown
2 grandchildren
nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Son Trevis
Burial: Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
Dec 5, 2001
Arbutus C. (nee Gibson) Elliott, age 91
b. Oct 11, 1910 McGaheysville VA
d. Dec 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Wayne W. Elliott
d/o late Ellis Benjamin & Annie Barbara (nee Royer) Gibson
Enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting, traveling to Virginia, baby-sitting and collecting dolls.
Survivors:
Daughter Betty A. Sweitzer, Lebanon
Son Robert D. Yancey, Lebanon
Son Stanley C. Yancey, Jonestown
Sister Ruby Gibson, Palmyra
9 grandchildren
20 great-grandchildren
4 great-great grandchildren
burial: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 5, 2001
Linda D. (nee Weit) Eckman, age 55
b. Oct 7, 1946 South Londonderry Township, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 4, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Eli W. Eckman
d/o late Clarence & Elizabeth (nee Haldeman) Weit
Housewife.
Member Bread of Life Ministries, Bernville
Member Open Door Mission, East Petersburg
Survivors:
Foster Daughter Sandy Schuluben, Lebanon
Sister Evangeline Cooper, Campbelltown
Sister Lorraine Rittenhouse, Campbelltown
Brother Addison Weit
Burial: United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown
Dec 5, 2001
Morrett M. Firestone, age 80
b. no date listed Millbach, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 4, 2001 West Reading, Berks Co. PA
h/o Ruth M. (nee Himmelberger) Firestone
s/o late Mahlon M. & Lula A. (nee Gabler) Firestone
Army veteran of WW2
Member of Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf
Member Richland American Legion
Retired 1981 from Dana Corporation-Parish Division, Reading as a welding instructor after 34 years service.
Survivors:
Daughter Aldeena Ruch, Wernersville
Sister Olive Bentz, Richland
Sister Joyce Schwalm, Richland
Sister Lillian Schlappich, Reading
Sister Erma Hene, New Schaefferstown, Berks Co.
2 grandchildren
a great-grandson
burial: Womelsdorf Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA
Dec 5, 2001
Mark Armand Gress, age 26
b. June 20, 1975 Wilmington, DE
d. Dec 4, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
3 year battle with cancer
s/o Charles A. & Josephine (nee Strangarity) Gress
Employed by Herco, working at the Hotel Hershey as a Chef.
Member of Mary Gate of Heaven Church, Myerstown
Member Culinary Federation Inc
Member Palmyra Sportsmen Club
1993 Graduate of Lebanon Catholic H. S.
1995 Graduate of Adult Culinary Program at Lebanon Co. Career & Technology Center
1997 Graduate of Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY
Enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, NASCAR racing, and sharing his expert cooking skills with friends and relatives.
Survivors:
Many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Burial: St. Gertrude' s Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 5, 2001
Boyd H. Beck Jr., age 73
b. Aug 13, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Rose Marie (nee Baylor) Beck, with whom he would have celebrated 51 years on Dec 30.
S/o late Boyd H. Beck Sr. & Elizabeth (nee LeGay) Beck
Supervising Bricklayer for Wimpey Minerals in Annville
Retired from the Cornwall Ore Mines
Army veteran of Korean War
1946 Graduate of Lebanon H. S.
Enjoyed fishing, boating, woodworking and NASCAR racing.
Survivors:
Son Barry B. Beck, Lebanon
Daughter Lynn M. Beck, Lebanon
Daughter Lori J., w/o Todd Sevco, Lebanon
Brother Richard H. Beck, Reno, NV
Brother Arden D. Beck, Painted Post NY
Brother Elmer T. Beck, Lebanon
Sister Lillian, w/o Charles Berezich, Hershey
Sister Mildred, w/o Charles Steckbeck, Lebanon
Step-sister Betty Jane Garrison, Jonestown
2 grandchildren
burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp,, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 6, 2001
John W. "Tubby" Kramer, age 78
b. Jul 5, 1923 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 5, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA
h/o Margaret J. "Peggy" (nee Reigle) Kramer, to who he was married 21 years.
S/o late Charles A. & Catherine (nee Smith) Kramer
Truck driver for Pat Aungst, Pine Grove
Army Veteran of WW2 with Co. B. 8th Infantry Regiment, having served in Normandy, norther France and central Europe and being wounded in 1944 while in Germany
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, EAME Theatre Service Medal
3 Bronze Stars and the Victory Medal.
Survivors:
Daughter Christine Pridemore, Hanover, Maryland
Daughter Charlene Christ, Port Carbon
Daughter Candi Gerber, Pine Grove
Daughter Cindy Gerber, Pine Grove
Daughter Cathy Lymaster, Pine Grove
Son Harvey Lymaster Jr., Pine Grove
14 grandchildren
nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Joseph Kramer, Harry Kramer and Charles Kramer
Sisters Margaret Miller & Grace Hain
A Grandson
Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 6, 2001
Patricia A. (nee Little) Annibali, age 66
b. May 23, 1935 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 4, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o late Mario J. Annibali
d/o late James & Helen (nee Dombrowski) Little
Homemaker
Member, the Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra
Graduate of Lebanon Catholic H. S.
Enjoyed playing cards.
Survivors:
Son John J., h/o Sherry Annibali, Palmyra
Son Joseph A., h/o Dianne Annibali, McLean VA
Daughter Joanne A., w/o Steven Miller, Hershey
6 grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brother James Little
Burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 7, 2001
Erma V. Pohronezny, age 79
b. Apr 23, 1922 Summit Station, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 5, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Daniel Pohronezny, to whom she was married 58 yrs on Aug 6th.
D/o late Howard W. & Savanna R. (nee Hardenstine) Pohronezny
Clerk.
1948 Ð 1975 Northside Service Station
Member, Zion U. M. Church, Myerstown
Member, Woman' s Christian Temperance Union, Myerstown
Enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles, reading and writing letters.
Survivors:
Son David, w/o Peggy Pohronezny, Myerstown
Son Ronald, w/o Sylvia Pohronezny, Myerstown
Sister Grace Manbeck, Schuylkill Haven
Sister Evelyn Moyer, Schuylkill Haven
Sister Pearl, w/o John Egan, Fairborn, Ohio
5 grandchildren
3 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Herbert H. Schaeffer & Carl A. Schaeffer
Burial: Manbeck Church Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA
Dec 7, 2001
Tracey E. Lander, age 78
Former Lebanon County Resident
b. Sep 24, 1923 Balitmore, Maryland
d. Dec 1, 2001 Hilo, Hawaii
h/o Keum Soon (nee Min) Lauder
s/o late Samuel Meade & Bertie (nee Biggs) Lander
Retired from the Army.
Was flower grower and had lived in Lebanon Co. PA and managed a flower farm.
Member, Woodlawn Maryland Fire Co.
Member, Lions Club
Member, Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Dept.
Member, Optimist Club of Cookeville, TN
Member, Anthurium Association of Hawaii, Mountain View, Hawaii
Member, Governor' s Commission on Flowers and Foliage, Honolulu, HI
Member, County of Hawaii Transportation Commission, Hilo, HI
Member, Democratic Party of State of HI and County of HI
Member, American Flower Society
Member, FTD
Member, Teleflora, Florist Organization
Member, Criminal Investigation Division Agents Associatian Inc, Augusta GA
Survivors:
Several nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews.
Burial: Hawaii Veterans' Cemetery, Hilo, Hawaii Co. HI
Dec 7, 2001
Elizabeth M. Kreider, age 91
b. Sep 6, 1910 South Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 6, 2001 North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
d/o late Edwin & Katie (nee Light) Kreider
34 yr employee of the Molding Dept of Hershey Foods Corp.
Member, Fontana United Christian Church
Member, the Fontana Sunday School
Member, Hershey Retirees Association
Former Member, Annville, Cleona, Palmyra and Hershey Senior Cititzens.
Survivors:
Son Russell E. O' Neal, Annville
Son Jay E. O' Neal, Fredericksburg
Brother Ira Kreider, Annville
Brother Elmer Kreider, Annville
Brother Joseph Kreider, Campbelltown
Sister Marie, w/o Harold Heagy, Lebanon
7 granchildren
11 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Herman & Lester Kreider
Sister Leah Gish
Burial: Gingrich Mennonite Cemetery, North Cornwall Towp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 7, 2001
Miriam L. Dieffenbach, age 70
b. Oct 15, 1931 Perkasie, Bucks Co. PA
d. Dec 5, 2001 Leesport, PA
d/o late Herbert & Mary (nee Landis) Dieffenbach
Member, Old Order River Brethren Church, Mt. Joy
Survivors:
Brother Harry L. Dieffenbach, Womelsdorf
Sister Naomi L., w/o Lee Hertzog, Newmanstown
Preceded in death by:
Brother Mark Dieffenbach
Burial: Myerstown Mennonite Church, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 7, 2001
Lester S. Schlaseman, age 89
b. Dec 1, 1912 Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 6, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o late Mary E. (nee Smith) Schlaseman, who died Jan 9, 1994.
S/o late Paul D. & Cora E. (nee Shirk) Schlaseman
Retired Laborer from the former Lebanon Steel Foundry
Member, Fraternal Order of the Eagle 472
Member, Mt. Aetna Fire Co.
Survivors:
Daughter Raeanna M., w/o Charles L. Grumbine, Richland
Son Ray P. Schlaseman, Lebanon
5 grandchildren
5 great-grandchildren
a great-great grandchild
Preceded in death by:
Sister Gladys E. Sholly, who died Jan 2, 1996.
Burial: Zion "Gosherts" United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 7, 2001
Gloria P. (nee Swanger) Parks, age 63
b. Mar 17, 1938 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 5, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o George L. Parks, w/whom she celebrated 43 years June, 2001.
D/o late Clinton P. & Beaulah V. (nee High) Swanger.
Retired 20 years, Printed Terry.
Worshipped in Lutheran faith
Member, Lebanon VFW Ladies Auxilary
Member, Perservance Fire Co., Jonestown
Survivors:
Brother Rev. Carl Swanger, Inkster, Michigan
Brother Mark Swanger, Jonestown
Brother Paul Swanger, Wilmington, Delaware
Sister Ruth Unger, Jonestown
An aunt.
Several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by:
Brother Eugene Swanger
Sister Pauline Croce
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 7, 2001
Elsie Mae (nee Martin) Stauffer, age 81
b. Feb 2, 1920 New Holland, Lancaster Co. PA
d. Dec 6, 2001 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co.PA
w/o late Caleb J. Stauffer.
D/o late Willaim Z. & Anna (nee Zimmerman) Martin
Member, Fairview Mennonite Church, Myerstown
Survivors:
Daughter Eva Jane, w/o John Elam Martin, Newmanstown
Daughter Barbara, w/o James Nolt, Stevens
Son Ernest, h/o Carolyn Stauffer, Ephrata
Son Samuel, h/o Mary Ellen Stauffer, Myerstown
Son Caleb Jr., h/o Anne Stauffer, Myerstown
Son Delmar, h/o Irene Stauffer, Meyrstown
Son William, h/o Beverly Stauffer, New Paris, Indiana
Son Nevin, h/o Jean Stauffer, Denver, PA
Sister Elva Stauffer, Ephrata
Brother William Jr., h/o Frances martin, New Holland
Brother Louis, h/o Ada Martin, Stouchsburg
Brother Leon, h/o Clara Martin, Ephrata
43 grandchildren
62 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Harvey Martin, Paul C. Martin, Landis Martin
Sisters Mary Zimmerman, Anna Martin and Lydia Burkholder
Burial: Fairview Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 8, 2001
Mary H. (nee Wagner) Sherk, age 75
b. May 29, 1926 Bethel Twp., Berks Co. PA
d. Dec 6, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Allen G. Sherk
d/o late Robert D. & Eva (nee Etchberger) Wagner
former supervisor for Pennfield Poultry, Fredericksburg
Member, Jonestown United Methodist Church
Past president, Fredericksburg American Legion Auxiliary
Survivors:
Son Leroy A. Sherk, Lebanon
Sister Betty Moyer, w/o Herman, Robesonia
Sister SueAnn Deck, w/o Walter, Wernersville
2 grandsons
2 great-grandchildren
burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 8, 2001
Mary (nee Kramer) Solenberger, age 71
b. May 14, 1930 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 6, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o George L. Solenberger
parents are not listed!
Retired as a teacher from the Susquehanna Twp. School District.
Graduate of John Harris H. S.
Graduate of Shippensburg State Teachers College.
Member, Colonial Park United Church of Christ, and its Friendship club
Member, the Generation of Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Dauphin Co. Chapter
Of PA Association of School Retirees
Member, Beta Theta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Volunteer tutor of adults of Central PA Literacy Council
Volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels of Dauphin Co. PA
Survivors:
Son Dale E. Solenberger, Harrisburg
Son Keith A. Solenberger, Mechanicsburg
Daughter Karen S. Burris, Staunton, VA
Daughter Kim S. Flory, Annville
Brother Donald S. Kramer, York
7 grandchildren
burial: Cremation. Colonial Park United Church of Christ Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg,
Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 9, 2001
Frank J. Scheer Sr., age 78
b. Jun 12, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 7, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Nancy M. (nee Bachman) Scheer, to whom he was married 59 yrs on Aug 16.
S/o late John & Mary (nee Miller) Scheer
Retired aircraft mechanic from the former Olmstead Air Force Base in Lower Swatara twp., Dauphin Co.
Army veteran of WW2
Member of Lebanon Church of the Brethren
Survivors:
Dau Linda M., w/o Clifford Spang, Lebanon
Dau Jean M. Soliday, Lebanon
Dau Mary Ann Garrett, Palmyra
Son Frank J. Scheer Jr,, Peoria, Arizona
Bro Nicholas Scheer, Myerstown
11 grandchildren
21 great-grandchildren
3 great-great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Dau Patricia Ann Scheer
Brothers Anthony Scheer & Andrew Scheer
Sisters Mary Arnold & Theresa Kreiser
Burial Midway Brethren Cemetery, Lebanon
Dec 9, 2001
Melvin O. Behm, age 87
b. Dec 21, 1913 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA
d.Dec 7, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Kathryn E. (nee Schnader) Behm
s/o late Samuel D. & Ella M. (nee Miller) Behm
Worked in the office of Lebanon Paper Box for many years
Member Myerstown United Church of Christ.
Enjoyed trains, doing art work and woodcarving.
Survivors:
Son David M., h/o Elizabeth Behm, Myerstown
Sister Lucina, w/o Roy Rabold, Wernersville
3 granchildren
7 great grandchildren
several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by:
Sons Larry Behm & Gerald Behm
Burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 9, 2001
Jane A. (nee Messner) Kreiser, age 76
b. Oct 25, 1925 East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 7, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA
d/o late William & Adelaide (nee Ulrich) Messner
Homemaker.
Worked for many years for her parents at the Messner' s Store on Old Rte 22
Survivors:
Dau Elaine A. Kreiser, Palmyra
Preceded in death by:
Sisters Pauline Meiley, Eleanore Tacca
A twin brother Eugene Messner
Brother Paul Messner
Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 10, 2001
Lucy C. (nee Giuffre) Wanamaker, age 78
b. Feb 19, 1925 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 8, 2001 Hershey PA
w/o Jacob "Red" Wanamaker.
D/o late Joseph & Josephine Giuffre.
1943 Graduate of Hershey H. S.
home maker
Owned and operated Wanamaker' s Beauty Shop, Hershey
Member, St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey
Member, Hershey Horticultural society
Avid bridge player.
Survivors:
Daughter Linda Duncan, Hummelstown
Daughter Jackie Fullerton, Hummelstown
Daughter Jodie Stabinski, Hershey
Sister Rose Hetrick, Sun City West, AZ
Brother Frank Giuffre, Sun City West, AZ
5 grandchildren
2 great-grandsons
burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 10, 2001
Lois B. (nee Deeter) Mackie, age 70
b. Jun 14, 1931 Somerset, Somerset Co. PA
d. Dec 8, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Henry M. Mackie Jr.
d/o late Milton H. & Martha E. (nee Saylor) Deeter.
Retired waitress (36 years), Rutter' s Restaurant Dairyland Square, Red Lion
Member, American Association Retired Persons
Member, Amercian Legion
Survivors:
Son David L. Jones, Lebanon
Son Dawyne F. Jones, Red Lion
Son Douglas E. Jones, Windsor
Brother John Deeter, Edinboro
Brother Robert Deeter, Somerset
Brother George Deeter, Somerset
Brother Charles Deeter, Somerset
Sister Martha Brown, Hagerstown MD
Sister Ruth Martin, Somerset
Sister Fay Sinclair, Somerset
6 grandchilren
6 great-grandchildren
burial: Dallastown Union Cemetery, Dallastown PA
Dec 10, 2001
Melvin O. Behm, age 88
b. Dec 21, 1912 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 7, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Kathryn E. (nee Schnader) Behm
s/o Samuel D. & Ella M. (nee Miller) Behm
worked in the office at Lebanon Paper Box
Member, Myerstown United Church of Christ
Enjoyed doing art work, woodcarving and trains.
Survivors:
Son David M., h/o Elizabeth Behm, Myerstown
Sister Lucina, w/o Roy Rabold, Wernersville
3 grandchildren
7 great-grandchildren
2 nephews
Preceded in death by:
Sons Larry & Gerald Behm
Burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 10, 2001
Patricia V. "Sis" (nee Ziegler) Shutter, age 66
b. Feb 8, 1935 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 8, 2001 Lebanon PA
w/o late Harvey J. Shutter, who died Jun 7, 1979
d/o late Casper & Esther (nee Ross) Ziegler.
Retired seamstress from Dutch Miss, Lebanon
Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon
Member, Lebanon City Fire Police Ladies Auxiliary
Life member, Indpendent Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary
Survivors:
Sister Nancy L., w/o Melvin Houtz, Lebanon
Sister Susan, w/o James Shott, Lebanon
Brother Eugene Ziegler, Morgantown
Brother Allen Ziegler, Lancaster
Brother Casper Ziegler, Ardley
Companion Robert L. Ream, Lebanon
Nieces and nephews
Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 11, 2001
Richard G. Curtin, age 53
b. Jan 7, 1948 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 8, 2001 Carlisle, PA
s/o Richard T. Curtin & the late Christine (nee Barlet) Curtin
General Manager, H.M.S. Host, Turnpike Plaza, Plainfield
Former General Manager, Golden Corral in Mechanicsburg
Horse trainer at Penn National Race Track, Grantville
Member, American Horse Show Association
Member, PA Breeders Association
Former Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon
Attended Lebanon Valley College
Graduated from Kurtztown University
Survivors:
Companion Ruth Anna of Dillsburg
Son Sean T. Curtin, Dillsburg
Son Andrew M. Curtin, West Chester
Daughter Jennifer Curtin, Warren
Sister Linda M., w/o Douglas Wegman, Fleetwood
Brother Perry L. Curtin, Jonestown
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co., PA
Dec 11, 2001
Verna E. (nee Sherk) Yingst, age 83
b. Apr 9, 1918 McGillstown, PA
d. Dec 10, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Palmer D. Yingst
d/o late John & Alice (nee Hoke) Sherk
Attended Bunker Hill Evangelical Congregational Church
Survivors:
Son Kenneth L., h/o Sandra Yingst, Jonestown
Son Richard P. Sr., h/o Joyce Yingst, Jonestown
Daughter Janet M., w/o Mark Doster, Jonestown
12 grandchildren
16 great-grandchildren
4 great-great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Son Ronald G. Yingst
Sister Dorothy Sherk & Erma Sherk
Burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 11, 2001
Margaret M. (nee Pitts) McDonald, age 89
b. Mar 1, 1912 Girardsville, PA
d. Dec 8, 2001 Camp Hill, Cumberland Co. PA
w/o late Miles J. McDonald, who died Dec 18, 1989
d/o late Albert & Nora (nee Flaherty) Pitts.
Graduate of St. Mary' s Nursing School in Philadelphia
Registered nurse
Worked for many years at the Evangelical Congregational Retirement Village-Albright Campus, Myerstown
Member, Mary Gate of Heaven Church, Myerstown
Survivors:
Daughter Ellenmarie, w/o Samuel J. Misiti, Shiremanstown
Daughter Peggy, w/o Richard T. Smith, Myerstown
Son Thomas P., h/o Jacqueline McDonald, Norristown
6 grandchildren
7 great-grandchildren
burial: Services private, internment convenience of family. Not listed.
Dec 12, 2001
Daniel Z. Haldeman, age 90
b. Dec 13, 1910 Pine Grove township, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 10, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA
h/o Lillie (nee Stump) Haldeman, to whom he had been married 68 yrs, Dec 9th.
S/o late Samuel S. & Clara E. (nee Zimmerman) Haldeman
Member Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove
Occupation: Miner, farmer, and truck driver
Survivors:
Son Richard Haldeman, York
Son Daniel E. Haldeman, Porter, TX
Daughter Marion Geary, Friedensburg
Daughter Shirley Miller, Walden NY
8 grandchildren
12 great-grandchildren
1 great-great granddaughter
Preceded in death by:
Son Norman Haldeman
A brother
6 sisters
burial: Schulykill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
Dec 12, 2001
Daisy M. Powell, age 84
b. date not provided Gordonville, VA
d. Dec 10, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d/o late David & Erna (nee Anderson) Powell
Housekeeper
Attended Fishburn U. M. Church, Hershey
Survivors:
Brother Alton Powell, Lancaster
Several nieces and nephews
Burial: not listed. "Services will be private at Fishburn Ministry U. M. Church".
Dec 12, 2001
Louise A. (nee Boyer) Budjako, age 85
b. Feb 19, 1916 Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 11, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Adam J. Budjako
d/o late William L. & Hannah Mae (nee Frantz) Boyer
salesperson for former Tillie Spangler Dress Shop, Lebanon
Member Trinity U. M. Church, Lebanon
Survivors:
Sister Beverly Fealy, Bethel
Sister Fern Smeltzer, Grass Falts
Sister Shirley Shutter, Lebanon
Several nieces and nephews
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 12, 2001
"The Lebanon Daily News has learned of the death of:"
Claude S. Klinger, age 73
b. date not listed Hegins, PA
d. July 12, 2001 South Lebanon Township, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Phyllis (nee Scheib) Klinger for 55 years.
S/o late Claude A. & Sadie M. (nee Dunkleberger) Klinger
Navy veteran
Retired from Herbert R. Imbt Inc., a paving contractor from State College where he worked for 36 yrs.
Member Masonic Lodge in Stroudsburg
Survivors:
Son Dennis Klinger, Cornwall
Son David Klinger, Hillsboro, OR
Daughter Brenda Klinger, Harrisburg
Daughter Rebecca, w/o Loren Sndyer, Wind Gap
5 grandchildren
Sister Dolores Klinger, Newfoundland, PA
Brother Robert Klinger, Rawleigh, NC
Succeeded in death by:
Sister Bette Wolfgang, in September
Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA.
Dec 13, 2001
Arlen A. Seiders, age 71
b. Jun 24, 1930 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 12, 2001 Lebanon, PA
h/o Elsie C. (nee Yordy) Seiders
s/o late Edward & Irene (nee Mohn) Seiders
Retired shipper from former Cleaver Brooks
Army veteran of the Korean War.
Member Zoar Lutheran Church
Former member of Goodwill Fire Co., Lebanon
Survivors:
Dau Corrine G., w/o Mark A. Light, Jonestown
Son Alan B., h/o Karen Seiders, Palmyra
Sister Loye E. Sanders, Lebanon
A granddaughter
Preceded in death by:
Daughter Marqueen Seiders
Burial: Zion "Gosherts" United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 13, 2001
Casey J. Koons, age 17
b. Apr 18, 1984 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 11, 2001 Derry Township, Dauphin Co. PA
Car Accident
S/o Gary L. & Lyn F. (nee Rhoad) Koons
Junior at Lower Dauphin H. S.
Member of Football and Wrestling teams
Member St. John' s United Methodist Church, Grantville
Part of the Nicaragua Mission trip to Bridges to Community last summer.
Hunting, fishing, raising quail, playing sports.
Survivors:
Bro Jason L. Koons, Grantville
Sis Michele L. Koons, Grantville
Maternal Grandparents Warren & Arline (nee Bomberger) Rhoad, Hershey
Paternal grandmother Pauline (nee Gerberich) Koons, Hershey
Maternal great-grandfather John Rhoad, Palmyra
Maternal great-grandmother Myrle Bomberger, Myerstown
Burial: Not listed.
Dec 13, 2001
Carrie M. (nee Miller) Ganter, age 92
b. Aug 28, 1909 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 11, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebnaon Co. PA
w/o late George P. Ganter, wh died Dec 2, 2001
d/o late Reuben & Sally Miller
Member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon
Survivors:
Son George W., h/o Jacqueline Ganter, Virginia Beach, VA
A Grandson
Preceded in death by:
Dau Betty Marie Whitman
Son James R. Ganter
Several brothers and sisters
Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 13, 2001
Terrence G. Winters, age 53
b. Nov 5, 1948 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 12, 2001 Lebanon, PA
h/o Sharon L. (nee Kreiser) Winters
s/o late Ray K. & Marian (nee Null) Winters
Retired volunteer coordinator for Good Samaritan Hospital and Hyman S. Caplan Pavilion, Lebanon.
Member Avon Zion United Methodist Church, Lebanon
Survivors:
Son Michael Winters, Lebanon
Dau Michele, w/o Robert Allen, Olive Branch, Mississippi
Dau H. Marie Martin, Lebanon
Bro Gerald Winters, Lebanon
Bro Bryan Winters, Lebanon
Sis Charleen Enkoff, Lebanon
3 grandchildren
number or nieces and nephews
burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 13, 2001
Mary Alice (nee Snell) Coleman, age 89
b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 11, 2001 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA
w/o late Robert E. Coleman, who died Apr 1983.
D/o ate Harry R. & Helen (nee Reinoehl) Snell
Worked 42 years in the advertising and personnel office at the former Raymark Industries, Manheim retiring in 1977.
Secretary for the manager of the former continental Finance Co., Lancaster & Lebanon Co. offices.
Member Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manheim since 1932.
Member Lancaster Charter Chapter of American Business Women' s Association
Member Manheim guild of Community Hospital, Lancaster where she was in charge of publicity and secretary for 44 years.
Volunteered at the gift shop at the Community Hospital of Lancaster.
Volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Manheim
Volunteered "Nearly Nu Thrift Shop", Manheim
Survivors:
Dau Shirley C., w/o Kenneth K. Shelly, Manheim
Bro George R., h/o Dorothy Snells, Hilton Head, SC
3 granddaughters
7 great grandchildren
burial: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township, Lancaster Co. PA
Dec 13, 2001
Jeannette G. (nee Long) Yerger, age 61
b. Sep 30, 1940 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 11, 2001 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA
w/o Charles D. Yerger
d/o late Charles Jr. & Mabel (nee Greth) Long
Member of St. Peter' s Lutheran Church, Pine Grove
1958 Graduate of Tremont H. S.
Former Girl Scout Leader in Tremont.
Last employed at the former Summit Station Manufacturing, Pine Grove
Survivors:
3 uncles
an aunt
nieces and nephews and cousins.
Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 14, 2001
Joseph S. Bylina Jr., age 65
b. date not listed Reading, Berks Co. PA
d. Dec 12, 2001 Reading, PA
h/o Mary A. (nee Emerich) Bylina
s/o late Joseph S. Sr. & Theresa M. (nee Antonucci) Bylina
Army Reserves Veteran
Retired 1995, after 32 yrs worked as a tow motor operator for Carpenter Technology, Reading
Worked as a shipping clerk for Bachman Pretzels in Reading
He did not hold a church membership.
Survivors:
Son Joseph S. Bylina III, Bethel Township
Son Tony L. Bylina, Bethel Township
Son Daniel S. Bylina, Bethel Township
Son Michael R. Bylina, Bethel Township
Son Jeffrey A. Bylina, Windsor township
Brother John Bylina, Hegins
Sister Rosemarie Bylina, Lincoln Park
6 grandchildren
burial: Berks County Memorial Gardens, Reading, Berks Co. PA
Dec 14, 2001
Anne Marie (nee Flamm) Dunlap, age 67
b. Aug 13, 1934 Detroit, Michigan
d. Dec 12, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d/o late Philip & Magdalena (nee Winter) Flamm
Formerly employed as a clerk for Texaco Gas Station in Annville.
Survivors:
Daughter Taryn Marie Dunlap, Maryland
Step-son James Dunlap, Virginia
Step-son Kevin Dunlap, Virginia
Sister Dorothy M. Smith, Annville
Several grandchildren
Number of nieces and nephews.
Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 14, 2001
Raymond C. Weise, age 54
b. June 29, 1947 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 12, 2001 Hagerstown, MD
h/o Heidi Ann (nee Warren) Weise
s/o Carl & Jean (nee Miller) Weise
Truck driver for Wolfe & Sons Contracting, Frederick MD
Survivors:
Son Michael B. Weise, Valrico, FL
Sister Pamela, w/o Karl Blaze, Bainbridge, Lancaster Co. PA
A grandson
Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 14, 2001
Ferdinand S. "Babe" Deraco, age 75
b. Feb 13, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 13, 2001 Lebanon, PA
h/o Rosemary (nee Ulrich) Deraco
s/o late James & Josephine (nee Guerissi) Deraco.
Retired mail carrier for the U. S. Post Office.
Navy Veteran of WW2
Member of St. Mary' s Church, where he was a eucharistic minister and head usher.
Survivors:
Step daughter Donna Sholly, Lebanon
Step-daughter Tina, w/o Joseph DiNunzio, Lebanon
Sister Catherine Deraco, Philadelphia
Sister Rose Kintzer, Lebanon
Sister Eleanor Arnt, Lebanon
Brother Augustus "Gus" Deraco, Lebanon
Several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by:
Sisters Theresa Polito, Pauline DeCaroli, Josephine Deraco and Gloria Deraco
Brother Jerome Deraco
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 14, 2001
Eileen Grace (nee Gingrich) Ebling, age 77
b. Mar 12, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 13, 2001 Lebanon, PA
w/o late Richard D. Ebling, who died Jan 28, 2000.
D/o late Harvey & Mabel (nee Kercher) Gingrich
Graduate of Jefferson Medical School for Nursing
Retired nurse from the former Lebanon Sanatorium.
Nurse at the former Hershey Hospital.
Member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon
Survivors:
Daughter Cathleen S., w/o James D. Heller, Lebanon
Daughter Nancy M. Small, Shippensburg
Brother Mark, h/o June Gingrich, Lebanon
Brother Russell, h/o Eloise Gingrich, Middletown
Sister Elizabeth, w/o Earl Shay, Lebanon
Sister Mazie, w/o Dan Millward, Florida
4 grandchildren
a great-granddaughter
number of nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Brother Elbert Gingrich
Sister Glenda Sanders
Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 15, 2001
Kathryn M. (nee Rohland) Shenk, age 82
b. Oct 30, 1919 Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 13, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Martin L. Shenk, with whom she celebrated 60 years in April.
D/o late Samuel H. & Mamie (nee Books) Rohland
Machine operator for Cleona Paper Box & Sterling Lebanon Packaging
Member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona
Member AARP
Member of the Cleona Senior Center where she was the trip coordinator.
Survivors:
Son Aubrey L. Shenk, h/o Vanessa, Boiling Springs
2 grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Richard K. Rohland and S. Harold Rohland Jr.
Burial: Grand View Memoral Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 15, 2001
Joseph R. Annibali, age 75
b. Dec 23, 1926 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 13, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
h/o Joseph L. (nee DeLuca) Anniballi
s/o late Andrew & Marie (nee DeAngelo) Anniballi
Army Veteran of WW2, served in the Philippines.
Retired, 22 years, New Cumberland Army Depot
Member, Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Lebanon
Member, American Legion, Palmyra
Survivors:
Son Vincent J. Anniballi, Palmyra
Sister Stella Viozzi, Palmyra
Brother Richard Annibali, Hershey
Grandson
Preceded in death by:
Sister Eda Fraterolli
Brothers Lundi, Aldo, Raymond and Mario Annibali
Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 15, 2001
Walter "Dutch" Sweigart, age 68
b. Oct 6, 1934 Viemont, PA
d. Dec 11, 2001 New Cumberland, PA
s/o late Harry & Clara Sweigart
worked Counties Construction
operator for Local 542 Operating Engineers Union.
Marine Corp. veteran of Korean War.
Survivors:
Son Neal Sweigart, Fredericksburg
Son Allen Sweigart, Chanute, Kansas
Two brothers
Two sisters
16 grandchildren
18 great-grandchildren
burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 16, 2001
Ernest George King, age 84
b. Sep 14, 1917 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Ellen N. (nee Livering) King.
S/o late Reuben F. & Polly M. (nee Beckley) King.
Retired from his own business, King Real Estate, Lebanon
Army Veteran WW2.
Member Lebanon Church of the Brethren.
Member of Lebanon Co. Board of Realtors for 54 yrs.
Member Lebanon Rotary Club for 47 years
1935 Graduate of Myerstown H. S.
1940 Graduate of Elizabethtown College.
Survivors:
Son Thomas E. King, Lebanon
Dau Suzanne K., w/o Lester Merkey,
Bro Wendall R. King, Lebanon
Sis Marion Leister, Harrisburg
2 step-grandchildren
2 step-great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
First wife Alma (nee Herr) King
A brother Russell King
Sisters Elizabeth Leonard and Mildren Rives and Kathryn Royer.
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 16, 2001
Marguerite E. (nee Rhen) Souillard, age 96
b. Mar 12, 1905 Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d/o late John H & Mary C. (nee Ditzler) Rhen
Formerly worked at the Avon Paper Box Factory
Member of St. Mark' s United Church of Christ, Lebanon
Survivors:
Son Earl Souillard, Indian Rocks Beach, FL
Dau Elaine, w/o Richard Trompeter, Myerstown
Dau Gloria, w/o Alfred Howard, Lebanon
Dau Faye Yost, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sis Ruth Ditzler, Lebanon
6 grandchildren
8 great grandchildren
several great-great grandchildren
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 16, 2001
Walter H. "Wally" Hottenstein, age 89
b. Jun 20, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, PA
h/o Annabel K. (nee Krum) Hottenstein to whom he was married 52 yrs.
S/o late George P. & Ethel (nee Haws) Hottenstein
Formerly worked at the American Store, Myerstown
Retired from the Publix Shirt Co., Myerstown
Army Veteran of WW2
Former secretary of the Myerstown Recreation Commission
Won 6 Lebanon County Doubles Tennis Titles with his partner Bill Honker
Honoree of Central PA Sports Hall of Fame for Tennis and basketball
Received the Meritorious Achievement Aware for Man of the Yesteryear in 1981
Member of Myerstown United Church of Christ
Survivors:
Son Walter C. Hottenstein, Shippensburg
Son John C. Hottenstein, Myerstown
Dau Marjorie, w/o John Cummings, Lebanon, NH
Dau Sally, w/o Curtis Kulp, Myerstown
Dau Kathy, w/o Robert Geibler, Plano, TX
11 grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Phillip & Frank Hottenstein
Sisters Jane Buch & Georgiana Hottenstein
Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 16, 2001
Helen J. (nee Gutekunst) Mohler, age 86
b. Jan 28, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, PA
w/o Allen C. Mohler, to whom she had been married for 44 yrs.
D/o late Mr & Mrs. James Gutekunst.
Retired from Bannon Mills.
Member of St. Luke' s Episcopal Church
Member Lebanon VFW Post 23 Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors:
2 nephews.
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 16, 2001
Mary "Melody" (nee Melovidov) Meisner, age 71
b. Jan 8, 1930 St. Paul Island, Alaska
d. Dec 13, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Eugene "Gene" Meisner
d/o late Anton & Alexandra (nee Kochutin) Melovidov
In her early married life she was homemaker, becoming a hair stylist and later an artist.
Graduate of Mt Edgecombe H. S. in Sitka, Alaska
Member of Holy Resurrection of Christ Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Lebanon
Former member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey.
Enjoyed traveling the world.
Survivors:
Dau Debra Meisner, Albuquerque, NM
Dau Beverly, w/o Ted Tuck, Margate, NJ
Son John, h/o Karen Meisner, Gettysburg
11 grandchildren
4 great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Son Eugene "Butch" Mesiner
Three brothers
Sister
Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Dec 16, 2001
Anna E. (nee Stellar) Brandt, age 93
b. Jul 5, 1908 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 14, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA
w/o late Walter W. Brandt
d/o late Stefan & Pauline Stellar.
Formerly worked in the Hosiery mills in Lebanon for many years.
Member of St. Benedict the Abbot Church, Lebanon
Avid bingo player.
Survivors:
Dau Evelyn L. Weik, Sinking Spring, Lebanon
Son Walter W. Brandt Jr., Lebanon
Sister Angeline Oberlon, Lititz
7 grandchildren
12 great-grandchildren
several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by:
Brother Stephen Stellar
Sister Pauline Youtz & Mary Toman
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 17, 2001
Pauline M. (nee Adams) Hoover, age 83
b. Apr 28, 1918 Union Township, Lebanon co. PA
d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late David A. Hoover
d/o late Henry & Mamie (nee Kreiser) Adams
Attended Jonestown Bible Church.
Survivors:
Son Henry A. Hoover, Jonestown
Son Larry D., h/o Gloria Hoover, Lebanon
Dau Shirley B., w/o Nelson Royer, Lebanon
Dau Judith R. Seibert, Lebanon
Dau Janice L., w/o Robert Miller, Lancaster
Dau Maxine R., w/o Dennis Kerkeslager, Jonestown
Bro Herman J. Adams, Jonestown
Bro Leroy W. Adams, Jonestown
Bro Elias G. Adams, Lebanon
Sis Verna Gerhart, Campbelltown
25 grandchildren
36 great-grandchildren
3 step-great grandchildren
3 great-great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Dau Darlene A. Smith
Brothers Merlin P. Adams, Russell Adams
Sisters Sarah Soliday, Mae Adams and Lilly Adams
Burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 17, 2001
Anthony C. Keisch, age 74
b. Jan 29, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, PA
h/o Rosemarie A. (nee O' Leary) Keisch
s/ late Joseph & Mary (nee Forgash) Keisch
Retired after 35 years from the former Milsan Mills, Lebanon
Retired after 14 years from the former Everite Mills.
Member of Friendship Fire Co.
Member St. Cecilia Church.
Navy veteran of WW2
Enjoyed visiting the Lebanon Valley YMCA.
Survivors:
Son Timothy A., h/o Brenda Keisch, Lebanon
Dau Anita L. Keisch, Lebanon
Son Mark T. Keisch, Annville
2 grandsons
a great-grandchild
several nieces and nephews.
He was the last of his immediate family.
Preceded in death by:
Sisters Mary Keisch & Anna Zimmerman
Brothers John, Joseph, Frank and Michael Keisch
Burial: St. Gertrude' s Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 18, 2001
Florence R. (nee Rice) Snyder, age 89
b. Feb 17, 1912 Haddon Heights, NJ
d. Dec 16, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late J. Robert T. Snyder, who died March 1, 1980.
D/o late Leonard Maurice & May (nee Gleason) Rice.
1928 graduate of Central H. S., Washington DC
1931 Wilson Teachers College, Washington DC
Elementary school teacher in the District of Columbia and Price George Co. MD
Attended University of Wisconsin, Cornell University, & George Washtington University
Member of Cornwall United Methodist Church
Former member of Grace United Methodist Church, Takoma Park, MD
Survivors:
Son J. Robert T. Snyder, Harrisburg
2 grandsons
2 great Ð granddaughters
burial: convenience of family. Location not listed.
Dec 18, 2001
Pauline M. (nee Adams) Hoover, age 83
b. Apr 28, 1918 Union Township, Lebanon co. PA
d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late David A. Hoover
d/o late Henry & Mamie (nee Kreiser) Adams
Attended Jonestown Bible Church.
Survivors:
Son Henry A. Hoover, Jonestown
Son Larry D., h/o Gloria Hoover, Lebanon
Dau Shirley B., w/o Nelson Royer, Lebanon
Dau Judith R. Seibert, Lebanon
Dau Janice L., w/o Robert Miller, Lancaster
Dau Maxine R., w/o Dennis Kerkeslager, Jonestown
Bro Herman J. Adams, Jonestown
Bro Leroy w. adams, Jonestown
Bro Elias G. Adams, Lebanon
Sis Verna Gerhart, Campbelltown
25 grandchildren
36 great-grandchildren
3 step-great grandchildren
3 great-great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Dau Darlene A. Smith
Brothers Merlin P. Adams, Russell Adams
Sisters Sarah Soliday, Mae Adams and Lilly Adams
Burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 18, 2001
Rosina M. (nee Medel) Muller, age 93
b. Aug 25, 1908 Neudorf, Yugoslavia
d. Dec 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Adam Muller, who is thought to have been killed in 1945 during WW2
d/o late Wilhelm & Eva (nee Muller) Medel
Retired seamstress from Gannon Mills and Bannon Mills, Lebanon
Member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon
Survivors:
Son Michael, h/o Doris Miller, Harrisburg
Brother Filip, h/o Barbara Medel, Germany
5 step-grandchildren
9 grandchildren
12 great-grandchildren
1 great-great grandchild
several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Son William Miller
Sister Elizabeth Weber
Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 18, 2001
Robert H. Kindt Sr., age 88
b. date unkown Weatherly, PA
d. Dec 15, 2001 Middletown, CT
h/o M. Elizabeth (nee Schock) Kindt, with whom they celebrated 68 yrs on Nov 30.
S/o late Jasper & Lillian Pascoe
Adopted son late Rev. William & Anna Kindt
Former manager of Acme Market, Lebanon
Retired from Zweier' s Food Market in 1975
Member Westbrook Congregational Church, Conneticut
Foermer member of Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon
Survivors:
Son Robert H. Kindt, Jr., Westbook CT
Dau Judith Palm, Westbrook, CT
Son Richard W., h/o Sue Ann (nee Maika) Kindt, Lebanon
7 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Several brothers, sisters and a granddaughter.
Memorial service planned in Conneticut, no mention of burial location.
Dec 18, 2001
Harry Raymond May, age 89
b. date not given Clay Township, Lancaster Co. PA
d. Dec 17, 2001 Lexington, Lancaster Co. PA
h/o late Edith (nee Spangler) May, who died in 1989.
S/o late Nathan G. & Callie (nee Carpenter) May
Member, past council member & financial secretary of the Brickerville United Lutheran Church.
In 1992, he retired from the company he founded in 1956, Founder and President of Richland Cutting Center, Lebanon Co.PA.
Charter member Brickerville Fire Co.
Former treasurer & former auditor Elizabeth township, Lancaster Co. PA
Survivors:
Dau Marilyn L., w/o Kenneth L. Weaver, Brickerville
Son Rodney D., h/o Sharon (nee Weidman) May, Brickerville
Son Nevin N. May, Brickerville
5 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren
He was the last of his immediate family.
Burial: Brickerville Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Brickerville, Lancaster Co. PA
Dec 18, 2001
James A. "Jim" Britto, age 60
b. Apr 14, 1941 Norwalk, CT
d. Dec 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Sandra L. (nee Clark) Britto, with whom he would have celebrated 32 yers on Dec 31st.
s/o George & Esther (nee Faust) Britto, Bridgeport CT
Retired fueler, having worked at Ft. Indiantown Gap.
Served in the Marine Corps for 4 years
Served in the PA National Guard for 20 years, before coming a civilian technician at Ft. Indiantown Gap.
Member of Navy Club Ship 91, Lebanon
Worshiped in Baptist Faith.
Survivors:
Son James C. h/o Lori Britto, Lebanon
Son Steven M., h/o Misty Britto, Lebanon
Son Adam C., h/o Melinda Britto, Lebanon
Bro George Britto, Bridgeport, CT
Bro Herman Britto, Bridgeport, CT
Bro Arthur Britto, Tampa, FL
Sis Karen Michaelson, Bridgeport, CT
2 granddaughters
several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 19, 2001
LeRoy H. Umbenhen, age 78
b. Oct 9, 1923 Rehersburg, Berks Co. PA
d. Dec 18, 2001 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Ida G. (nee Haldeman) Umbenhen
s/o late Laura Deck Ressler
Retired after 41 years, color mixer at Valley Screen Printing
Also employed by Gingrich' s Animal Farm, Fredericksburg
Member Zion "Goshert' s" United Chruch of Christ, Mt. Zion.
Survivors:
Dau Jeanne, w/o John Strack, Myerstown
Dau JoAnn, w/o Garnet Piper, Myerstown
Dau Janet, w/o Gerald Kohr, Lebanon
Sister Maggie Swisher, Lebanon
Bro Earl Ressler, Lebanon
Bro Howard Ressler, Lebanon
6 grandchildren
5 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Grandchildren: Christian Strack, Shane Smith and Sarah Meyer
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 19, 2001
Marion B. (nee Kreider) Shutter, age 91
b. Nov 27, 1910 Pennsylvania
d. Dec 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Charles W. Shutter
d/o late Ralph & Annie (nee Bowman) Kreider
Retired clerk from the former H. L. Green' s store in Lebanon.
Member St. Mark' s United Church of Christ, Lebanon
Member Chapter 115 Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors:
Son Charles W. Shutter, Victoria, Texas
Son Ronald L. Shutter, Lebanon
Son Roger K. Shutter, Lebanon
Sister Lois Albright, Connecticut
A number of grandchildren
A number of great-grandchilren
Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 19, 2001
Hilda A. (nee Mase) Graby, age 91
b. Nov 12, 1910 Heidelberg Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 17, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Irvin Graby, who died in 1989.
D/o late Henry J. & Cassiah (nee Smith) Mase
Survivors:
Dau Martha, w/o Robert Martin, Choctaw, Oklahoma
2 grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brothers John, George, Leon and Smith Mase
Sisters Bernetha Yingst and Sophie Givler.
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 19, 2001
Pastor David E. Geiman, age 89
b. Sep 2, 1912 Lawn, South Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 17, 2001 N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Mary Elizabeth (nee Brandt) Geiman, to whom he was married 68 yrs Nov 30.
S/o late Edwin & Elizabeth "Lizzie" (nee Shenk) Geiman
Former employee of Hershey Chocolate Factory.
Attended the York Bible College.
1942 ordained to the gospel at Colebrook.
Attended Harrisburg Bible Institute.
In Mar 1943, he and his family traveled to Michigan, where he became the pastor of St. Joe Baptist Church.
Retiring in 1992, he pastured a total of 12 churches and assisted other in the state of MI, MD and FL.
Some churches that had almost closed or almost closed, an others were new churches in needy areas.
His goal was to help each church grow and support a full-time pastor. All of the churches he pastured remain active today.
Survivors:
Sis Anna Lehman, Marietta
Bro Paul Geiman, Mt. Joy
Son Edgar D. Geiman, Quincy, MI
Son Robert H. Geiman, Dallas, TX
Son Kenneth B. Geiman, Cincinnati, OH
Son John E. Geiman, Loveland, OH
8 grandchildren
12 great-grandchildren
burial: Shenk' s Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA
Dec 19, 2001
Sanders S. Wagner, age 84
b. Apr 7, 1917 Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 18, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Florence P. (nee Adams) Wagner, to whom he was married 51 years.
S/o late George & Mabel (nee Gamber) Wagner
1935 Graduate of Pine Grove H. S.
Member Suedberg Church of God
Employed as a farmer and in the Steel foundry.
Survivors:
Dau Karen Boldesser, Middletown
Dau Cheryl Beddow, Aston
Dau Charlene Hornberger, Annville
Dau Kathy Flanagan, Lebanon
Sis Martha Frantz, Pine Grove Area
Sis Elvira I. Wagner, Pine Grove Area
Sis Sara Wagner, Pine Grove Area
Sis Mary Frantz, Elizabethtown
7 grandchildren
1 great granddaughter
Preceded in death by:
Dau Lois Marie Wagner
Bro George Wagner, John Wagner, Hary Wagner and Charles Wagner
Sis Mabel Shreiner
Burial: Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
Dec 19, 2001
Lucy N. (nee Strauss) Herr, age 92
b. May 26, 1909 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 17, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Otis W. Herr
d/o late Charles O. & Maria (nee Stahl) Strauss
Homemaker.
Employed by the forme Milsan Mills in Lebanon as a forelady for many years.
Member of Campbelltown United Methodist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and youth director.
Member of Mt. Lebanon Camp Meeting for many years as Sunday School Teacher & youth director.
Survivors:
Step-son Allen Herr, Campbelltown
Step-dau Ferne E. Herr, Palmyra
Sis Ella S. Stauffer, Lebanon
Several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Harry Strauss and Oscar Strauss.
Burial: Evangelical & United Brethren Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 19, 2001
Edna F. (nee Wayne) Hollenbach, age 91
b. date not given Bern Township, Berks Co. PA
d. Dec 13, 2001 Sinking Springs, Berks Co. PA
w/o late John I. Hollenbach, who died Jun 8, 1984
and lived with companion Leonard Layser, Marion township
d/o late James & Elizabeth (nee Schaeffer) Wayne
With her former husband she owned and operated the former Conrad Wweiser Inn, Womelsdorf for 20 years, retiring in 1985
Member Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf
Survivors:
Son Marvin W. Schonour, Reinholds
Sis Esther Gerhart, Fredericksburg
Sis Laura Hower, Bernville
Sis Elsie Blessing, Bern Township
2 grandchildren
5 great-grandchildren
burial: Womelsdorf Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA
Dec 19, 2001
Donald S. Maurer, age 74
b. Aug 1, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 18, 2001 Lebanon, PA
s/o late John & Effie (nee Sherman) Maurer
Owner/operator of Maurer Radio & TV for 49 years.
Former employee of Bethlehem Steel
Army Veteran of WW2
Member of Antique Wireless Association
Surivors:
Son Donald M. Maurer, Lebanon
Bro Frederick Maurer, Lebanon
Nieces and nephews.
Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 20, 2001
Caroline E. (nee Deitz) Stumpf, age 72
b. Dec 7, 1929 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o George R. Stumpf, to whom she was married 48 yrs, July 18.
D/o late John & Sallie (nee Reppert) Deitz
Survivors:
Daughter Elizabeth, w/o George Youngs, Lebanon
Daughter Judy, w/o Joseph Desimone, Lebanon
Son George R. Jr., h/o Bernadette Stumpf, Lebanon
Son John, h/o Kelly Stumpf, Lebanon
Several brothers and sisters
8 grandchildren
3 step-grandchildren
6 step-great grandchildren
burial was private and is not listed in the obituary.
Dec 20, 2001
Teresa R. (nee Miller) Lazorcik, age 78
b. Mar 13, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 19, 2001 Lebanon, PA
w/o late Cyril G. Lazorcik
d/o late Peter & Eva (nee Hawk) Miller
former state employee having retired from the umemployment office in Lebanon
Member St. Cecilia Church and a volunteer with many church organizations.
Enjoyed sewing and baking.
Survivors:
Daughter Jeannie, w/o Henry Fields, Cornwall
Son Cyril G. Jr., h/o Karen Lazorcik, Cornwall
Son David C., h/o Joanne Lazorcik, Lebanon
Daughter Frances, w/o Bruce Hadley, Ephrata
Sister Eva Krehling, Naples FL
Sister Catherine Wentzel, Sun City, AZ
Sister Betty Emswiler, Mountsville
6 grandchildren
3 great-grandchildren
several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Sisters Marie Brunelli, Anna Fischer and Rose Nash
Burial: St. Gertrude' s Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 20, 2001
Robert R. "Bob" Strause, age 64
b. Jan 20, 1937 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 18, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Marlene M. (nee Hibshman) Strause
s/o late Lester & Mary (nee Hertzog) Strause
Retired machine operator from the former Boart Co.
Member Myerstown Church of the Brethren
Avid Philadelphia Phillies Fan and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles.
Survivors:
Son Jeff Strause, Myerstown
Son Sheldon, h/o Robin Strause, Manheim
Son Kirk Strause, Sanford, NC
5 grandchildren
burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 20, 2001
Harry A. Fox Jr., age 75
b. Mar 1, 1926 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 19, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
h/o Louise P. (nee Yowler) Fox, with whom he would have celebrated 56 yrs anniversary in January 2002.
S/o late Henry A. Fox Sr. & Mary (nee Sleighter) Fox
Senior research chemist for more than 34 years with the former AMP inc.
Received Five Patent Award from AMP in 1982. "For example, the Memory Cores in
the computers on the Gemini Space Craft were his inventions".
1944 graduate of John Harris H. S.
1951 Graduate of Lebanon Valley College where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
Army veteran of WW2, he fought in the Battle of the Buldge and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Member Gravel Hill U. M. Church, Palmyra
Member Palmyra American Legion
Member American Chemical Society
Member American Ceramic Society
Member the AMP Retirement Association.
Survivors:
Son Harry A. Fox III, Annville
Son Robert D. Fox, Lewisberry
Sister Jean, w/o Richard Fortney, Harrisburg
Sister Ruth, w/o Robert Book, Middletown
4 grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brother William R. Fox
Sisters Daurice Morrow and Gloria White
Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra) Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 21, 2001
Sanders S. Wagner, age 84
b. Apr 7, 1917 Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 18, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Florence P. (nee Adams) Wagner, to whom he was married 51 years.
S/o late George & Mabel (nee Gamber) Wagner
1935 Graduate of Pine Grove H. S.
Member Suedberg Church of God
Employed as a farmer and at the Lebanon Steel foundry.
Survivors:
Dau Karen Boldesser, Middletown
Dau Cheryl Beddow, Aston
Dau Charlene Hornberger, Annville
Dau Kathy Flanagan, Lebanon
Sis Martha Frantz, Pine Grove Area
Sis Elvira I. Wagner, Pine Grove Area
Sis Sara Wagner, Pine Grove Area
Sis Mary Frantz, Elizabethtown
7 grandchildren
1 great granddaughter
Preceded in death by:
Dau Lois Marie Wagner
Bro George Wagner, John Wagner, Hary Wagner and Charles Wagner
Sis Mabel Shreiner
Burial: Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
Dec 21, 2001
Ezequiel "Bebo" Santana, age 77
b. May 23, 1924 Aguacate Province of Habana, Cuba
d. Dec 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Esther R. (nee Mark) Santana, with whom he celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary in May.
S/o late Jose & Rosario (nee Molina) Santana
Came to U.S. in 1949 and became an U. S. Citizen.
Employed by for 29 years Bethlehem Steel.
Later by Hershey Chocolate for 9 years before retirement.
Member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon
Member Lutheran Brotherhood
Played softball from 1949 Ð 1963 for teams in the city county, industrial and church leagues.
Survivors
Son David, h/o Beth Santana, Lebanon
Daughter Deborah, w/o Steven Underwood, Eureka, KS
Brother Raul Santana, Cuba
Sister Hilda Santana, Cuba
Sister Josefina Santa, Cuba
5 grandchildren
2 great-granddaughters
nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Brother Heroberto Santana
Sisters Dulce Spangler, Otilia Santana, Adolfina Santana, Graciela Santana, Clara Luz Santana and Delia Santana.
Burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 21, 2001
Michael J. Nagle, age 27
b. date and location not listed.
d. Dec 19, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA
s/o Joan M. Nagle and Elvin Nagle
birth mother Carol Overcash
Employee of Walmart
Member of Bellegrove & Water Works Fire companies
Member Fairland Brethren in Christ Church, Cleona
Formerly was a member of the 4-H Club, in which he raised goats.
Survivors:
Brother Richard Nagle, Bethel
Sister Kay Mattern
Maternal
Grandmother June Arndt, Lebanon
Maternal
Grandparents Army & C.W. Greenawalt, Jonestown
Maternal
Great-grandmother Elizabeth Fernsler, Annville
Burial: Campbelltown United Christian Cemetery, South Londonerry Twp., Lebanon Co., PA
Dec 21, 2001
Nancy E. (nee Miller) Sheidy, age 66
b. July 29, 1935 Millcreek Township, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 19, 2001 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Ray R. Sheidy
d/o late Earl & Helen (nee Clay) Miller
Worked for Arrow International in Wyomissing for 19 yrs, retired on April 1.
Member Elias United Church of Christ in Newsmanstown
Member United Steelworker' s Union
Survivors:
Daughter Linda E., w/o Kevin Zimmerman, Newmanstown
Brother Earl Miller, Lebanon
Sister Jeanette Ney, Robesonia
Sister Mary Lou Wentzel, Newmanstown
Sister Carol Ann Moore, Womelsdorf
2 grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brother Franklin R. Miller
Burial: Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 22, 2001
Richard U. Herneisen, age 72
b. date not listed
d. Dec 17, 2001 Penryn, Lancaster Co. PA
h/o Violet M. (nee Ressler) Herneisen
s/o late Calvin & Rose (nee Ulrick) Herneisen
worked for the former Raymark Industries, Manheim. Retired 1991 after more than 30 years.
Member of Ruhl' s United Methodist Church, Manheim
Member Elstonville Sportsman' s Club
Life member of Hemlock Archery Club, Cornwall
Former member of Penryn Volunteer Fire Company
Enjoyed Archery and target shooting.
Survivors:
Daughter Rose Marie Ream, Penryn
Daughter Sandra Kay Herneisen, Penryn
2 grandchildren
4 great-grandchildren
Sister Edna Witmer, South Carolina
Sister Esther Winklebleck, Warren
Burial: Ruhl' s United Methodist Cemetery, Rapho Township, Lancaster Co. PA
Dec 22, 2001
Mary E. (nee Powers) Berkheimer, age 83
b. Mar 10, 1918 Media, Delaware Co. PA
d. Dec 20, 2001 Dauphin Manor, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o late John E. Berkheimer Sr.
d/o late Richard & Catherine (nee Yarnall) Powers
retired from Hershey Chocolate Factory
Former member of Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra
Surivivors:
Son Arlan L. Berkheimer, Placerville, CA
Son David J. Berkheimer, Hershey
Son John E. Berkheimer, Jr., St. Louis MO
Son Thomas E. Berkheimer, Mechanicsburg
Sister Catherine Bressler, Reading
8 grandchildren
7 great-grandchildren
burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 23, 2001
Beatrice (nee Keller) Grove, age 90
b. Sep 8, 1911 Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 21, 2001 North Londonderry Township (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA
widow of Frank C. Grove
d/o late John A. & Annie M. (nee Flowers) Keller
First Secretary to the principal for the Hummelstown School District serving for 26 years retiring in 1972.
Served as the Lower Dauphin School board secretary.
1931 Graduate of the former Hummelstown H. S.
Member Trinity United Methodist Church, Hummelstown
Former Sunday School teacher of the Youth of the church.
Past President of the Keystone Sunday School class at the church.
Past president and life member of the local Parent-Teacher Association.
Survivors:
Son Donald R. Grove, Union Deposit
Son William L. Grove, Palmyra
Sister A. Violet Shanfelder, Myerstown
9 grandchildren
10 great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Son James C. Grove
Burial: Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 23, 2001
John C. Sattler, age 71
b. Dec 30. 1929 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 17, 2001 Pompano Beach, Florida
h/o late Regina Sattler, who died in 1964
h/o late Elizabeth "Betty" Sattler, who died in 1996
s/o late Anthony & Catherine (nee Brownstein) Sattler
Resident of Florida for 50 years.
Formerly of Lebanon.
Construction Industry for 52 years.
National Guard
Member of Elks Lodge 2273 for 18 years.
Avid bowler and golfer.
Survivors:
Daughter Joy Jankowski w/o Roger Grissinger, Pompano Beach, FL
Daughter Jeanette, w/o Tim Lewis of Boca Raton, FL
Brother Joseph Sattler, Lebanon
4 grandchildren
Preceeded in death by:
Brother Anthony Sattler Jr.
Burial location not disclosed.
Dec 23, 2001
Agnes C. "Sis" (nee Tice) Sanders, age 73
b. Jun 16, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 22, 2001 Lebanon, PA
w/o Elwood "Woody" Sanders
d/o late John & Irene (nee Reilly) Tice
Retired employee of Bell Telephone Co.
Owned and operated Personal Home Care in Lebanon for 25 years.
1943 Graduate of Lebanon Catholic H. S.
Active in her class reunions
Licensed practical nurse
Life member of Bell Telephone Pioneers
Member St. Mary' s Church
Survivors:
Daughter Susan M. Dowhower, Lebanon
Daughter Mary Ann Sanders, Lebanon
Son David J. Sanders, Lebanon
Son Thomas D., h/o Denise Sanders, Mt. Gretna
Brother John W. Tice, Lebanon
5 grandchildren
several nieces and nephews
burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 23, 2001
Walter H. "Wally" Kleinfelter Jr., age 77
b. Feb 6, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 22, 2001 Lebanon, PA
h/o late Jenny M. (nee Klimovsky) Kleinfelter, who died in 1991
s/o late Walter H. Sr. & Ruth (nee Barto) Kleinfelter
Retired owner of the formers Moyer' s Furniture Co. in Palmyra
1942 Graduate of Lebanon H. S.
Member of Hershey-Palmyra Sertoma Club
Member Lebanon Elks Lodge
Member Monteith & Friends Model Flying Club
Member St. Mary' s Church, where he was a eucharistic minitster
Army veteran of WW2
Member of the 457th Bombardment Group
Flew 30 combat missions and wore the Air Metal w/ 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal
and 3 Battle Stars on his overseas ribbons.
Avid golfer, hunter and fisherman who enjoyed building and flying radio controlled airplanes.
Survivors:
Daughter Suzanne, w/o Ronald Stuber, Bigfork, MT
Son Jeffrey D. h/o Seda Kleinfelter, Annville
Daughter Lisa Ann, w/o Michael DeFrank, Bethel
Sister Nancy Zeppos, Lebanon
Sister Betty Santarelli, Hershey
3 grandchildren
several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by:
Brother Jim Kleinfelter
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 23, 2001
Normon H. Ernst, age 86
b. no date listed Penn Township, Berks Co. PA
d. Dec 22, 2001 Penn Township, Berks Co. PA
h/o Esther H. (nee Horst) Ernst
s/o late Harvey S. & Ada (nee Kurtz) Ernst
Graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College
Taught elementary school in the Conrad Weiser, Hamburg, Tulpehocken & Schuylkill
Valley school districts for 33 years.
Former principal for Strausstown Elementary School, now part of the Hamburg School
District, retiring in 1968.
Member Mohrsville Church of the Brethren where he was a deacon.
Former supervisor for Penn Township.
Life Member of Western Berks Retired School Employees Association.
Survivors:
Son Lauren A. Ernst, Pittsburgh
Daughter Barbara J. Ernst Nwoke, Palmyra
Daughter Phyllis E. Ernst, Mohrsville
Sister Mary R. Ernst Wagner, Myerstown
4 grandchildren
No burial location listed.
Dec 24, 2001
Naomi F. (nee Herneisey) Batz, age 72
b. May 29, 1929 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 23, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o John D. Batz
d/o late Walter & Violet (nee Weist) Herneisey
Retired telephone operator of 24 years, Bell of PA.
Member of Grace United Church of Christ, Lebanon
Survivors:
Daughter Marcia, w/o Gary Warner, Jonestown
2 granddaughters
several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 24, 2001
Annabelle M. (nee) Spangler, age 67
b. Feb 20, 1934 Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA
d. Dec 23, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA
w/o Richard W. Spangler, to whom she was married 39 years April 7.
D/o late Wilmer & Maggie M. (nee Moyer) Anspach
Supervisor of Gloray Knitting Mills in Robesonia 1955-1966
Worked numerous sewing factories until 1973
Attended Newmanstown United Christian Church and Lebanon Valley Bible Church
Enjoyed Babysitting.
Survivors:
Son Stephen S. Spangler, Avondale
Son John W. Spangler, Lititz
Foster Daughters Rose, w/o Glenn George, Myerstown
Elaine Rife, Lititz
Several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Brother William R. Anspach
Burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 26, 2001
Mabel G. (nee Gehman) Groff, age 89
b. date not provided Brecknock Township, Berks Co. PA
d. Dec 24, 2001 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA
w/o late Aaron L. Groff, who died in 1998.
D/o late Jacob & Suzanna (nee Weaver) Gehman
Member of Denver Mennonite Church.
Survivors:
Son R. Clair, h/o Alma Groff, Leola
Son Lester, h/o Erma Groff, Stevens
Son Aaron L. Jr., h/o Anna Groff, Lititz
Son Glen E., h/o Ruth Groff, Lititz
Daughter Mary Jane, w/o Harvey R. Zimmerman, Ephrata
Daughter Martha Mae, w/o Marlin G. Martin, Myerstown
sister Elizabeth Gehman, Ephrata
Sister Anna Oberholtzer, Lititz
Brother Weaver Gehman, Lancaster
26 grandchildren
33 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Son J. Mervin Groff
Sisters Esther Groff and Nora Good
Burial: Denver Mennonite Church Cemetery, Denver, Lancaster Co. PA
Dec 25, 2001
Mary H. (nee Herbst) Lau, age 90
b. Feb 21, 1911 York Co. PA
d. Dec 23, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA
w/o late Curtis W. Lau, who died May 13, 1992
d/o late David Y. & Nancy (nee Jacobs) Herbst
1927 Graduate of Manchester H. S., at the age of 16.
1931 Graduate of Hood College n Frederick MD
Taught English and nutrition
Later worked for the Internal Revenue Service, Atlanta GA and in Philadelphia before retiring in 1968.
Avid bridge player.
Member of Our Savior' s Lutheran Church, York
Survivors:
Son Jeffrey Lau, Lebanon
Son Curtis H. Lau, Atlanta GA
Daughter Carolyn Porter, Thousand Oaks, CA
Daughter Brenda Prosser, Bloomington, IN
Daughter Andrea Westby, Arlington Hts, IL
Daughter Doris Gilchrist, Glassboro, NJ
14 grandchildren
10 great-grandchildren
burial: Manchester Union Cemtery, Manchester, York Co. PA
Dec 25, 2001
Levi C. Spang, age 87
b. Mar 6, 1914 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o late Marion E. (nee Meyer) Spang, who died Sep 10, 1997
s/o late Ammon & Caroline (nee Plasterer) Spang
Retired laborer from Bethlehem Steel Co, Lebanon
Attended Bethany U. M. Church, Lebanon
Former youth sports coach.
Survivors:
Son Allen L., h/o Sarah Spang, Harrisburg
2 grandchildren
burial: Kauffman' s Cemetery, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 26, 2001
Trudy L. (nee Buvoltz) Love, age 51
b. Aug 8, 1950 Warren, PA
d. Dec 25, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA
w/o Ross C. Love
d/o Louis Buvoltz and the late Ruth (nee Mack) Buvoltz
cook at Children' s Day Camps
Caregiver for the Elderly
1968 Graduate of Warren Area H. S.
Member Mt. Wilson Church of the Brethren
Surivors:
Step-mother Marilyn Buvoltz, Scandia
Brother William Buvoltz, Pittsfield
Brother Allen Buvoltz, Scandia
Sister Julie, w/o Shannon Long, Scandia
5 nieces and 4 nephews
burial: not listed.
Dec 26, 2001
Junior C. Shuey, age 80
b. May 17, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 25, 2001 Lewistown, PA
h/o Stella M. (nee Smith) Shuey, to whom he was married 26 years on Nov 22.
S/o late Harvey & Annie (nee Shirk) Shuey
Army veteran of WW2, served in the European Theatre.
Employeed at Millards Quarry in Annvilee for 36 years retiring in 1982.
Member of Lebanon Valley Holiness Association
Attended Lebanon' s God Missionary Church
Played the trombone in the Lebanon Valley Gospel Band for over 60 years.
Survivors:
Step-dau Sandra, w/o Lowell rohrer, McVeytown
Step-son John R. Beatty, McVeytown
Step-dau Brenda Lee, w/o Alfonso Reid, Pasadena MD
Step-dau Sharon, w/o George Langenfelder, Bel Air, MD
Sister Miriam Peters, Ono
9 step-grandchildren
2 step-great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Chester Shuey & Carl Shuey
Sister Etta Shuey
Burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 27, 2001
Mary E. (nee Thomas) Coover, age 78
b. Feb 24, 1923 Gratz PA
d. Dec 25, 2001 East Hanover Township, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Frank B. Coover
d/o late John & Mamie (nee Wolfe) Thomas
She enjoyed flower gardening.
Survivors:
Daughter Betty L. Reiner, Harrisburg
Daughter Carolyn E. Leeper, Lykens
Daughter Mary K. Kreider, Jonestown
Daughter Ann M. Smith, Jonestown
Son Roger L. Coover, Marysville
Son Paul R. Coover, East Hanover Twp.
Sister Arlene Weaver, Lykens
20 grandchildren
36 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Son Robert Wiest
Burial: Shells Cemetery, Shellsville, Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 27, 2001
David M. Burkholder, age 70
b. date unknown Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 25, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA
h/o Betty J. (nee Wartluft) Burkholder
s/o late Mark W. & Lillian (nee McQuate) Burkholder
Employed in Construction and most recently as maintenance foreman for
UGI Utilities in Reading for 40 years, retiring in 1996.
Member of St. John' s Reformed Church, Sinking Spring
Member VFW in Womelsdorf
Member Quarter Century Club at UGI Utilities
Member Gas Fitter Ð Utility Employee Local 600 Union
Navy veteran of Korean War.
Survivors:
Son Mark D., h/o Melanie A. Seigford Burkholder, Lancaster
Sister Harriet Janssen, West Reading
2 grandchildren
burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring, Berks Co. PA
Dec 27, 2001
Edward A. Daub Sr., age 75
b. date not listed Colebrook, PA
d. Dec 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Joyce L. Daub
s/o late Harry B. & Esther (nee Snyder) Daub.
Served during WW2 in the Navy.
Retired superintendent of highways for the city of Lebanon.
Member of Living Waters Chapel.
Survivors:
Daughter Brenda, w/o James Potts, Lebanon
Daughter Gloria F. Daub, Lebanon
Daughter Marsha J., w/o Ray Bush, Jonestown
Son Edward A. Daub Jr., Harrisburg
Son Bruce L. Daub, Harrisburg
Brother Harry D. Daub,
Brother Richard L. Daub
Brother Ira J. Daub
Brother Frederick C. Daub
Brother Thomas S. Daub
4 grandchildren
4 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Carl Daub and Walter Daub
2 grandchildren
burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 27, 2001
Samuel J. Heisler, age 91
b. date not provided Columbus, Franklin Co. OH
d. Dec 25, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA
h/o Lebanon native, Dorothy E. (nee Dry) Kegerris Heisler
h/o late Vedda V. (nee Cressell) Heisler, who died in 1976.
S/o late Milton J. & Annie (nee Faust) Heisler
Retired in 1975 as a bus driver for the fomer East Penn Transportation Co.
Farmer in Lewistown Valley.
Received a certificate form a former governor for 1 million miles of safe driving as a bus driver.
Member Salem Evangelical U. M. Church, Lewistown Valley, where he was a Sunday School Superintendent.
Oldest resident of Lewistown Valley.
1928 graduate of Tamaqua H. S.
Graduate of Aeronautical Engineering, Harrisburg
Survivors:
Son Clyde S. Heisler, Northampton
Son Wendell J. Heisler, Lewistown Valley
Son Adam P. Heisler, Tamaqua
Sister Katherine Leiby, Lewistown Valley
Sister Anna Richards, Catawissa
Brother Paul Heisler, Lewistown Valley
Brother Carl Heisler, Lewistown Valley
11 grandchildren
18 great-grandchildren
1 great-great grandchild
burial: Calvary Evangelical U. M. Cemetery, Lewistown Valley, Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co. PA
Dec 27, 2001
Margaret A. (nee Brightbill) Moore, age 90
b. Mar 29, 1911 Linglestown, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 25, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o late Charles D. Moore
d/o late Ross C. & Myra M. (nee Moyer) Brightbill
Retired steam press operator from Hershey Laundry after 29 years of service.
Member Palm Lutheran Church, Palmyra
Active in Sunday School.
Member of Palmyra and Hershey Senior Citizens
Member Campbelltown Fire Co. Ladies Auxilary
Member Past matrons Association of Central PA Order of Eastern Star Chapter 403
Survivors:
Brother Earl M. Brightbill, Columbia
4 nephews.
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 27, 2001
John W. Spotts, age 89
b. May 17, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 25, 2001 Lebanon, PA
h/o late Mildred L. (nee Wolfe) Spotts, who died Sept 5.
S/o late Levi Franklin & Sarah Anna (nee Beard) Spotts.
Retired from the Good Samaritan Hospital food service dept.
Had been a cook for local restaurants including Funck' s & Mayflower Restaurant.
Member Bethany U. M. Church, Lebanon
Avid wrestling, football, and NASCAR fan, particularly Jeff Gordon.
Survivors:
Daughter Kay F. Brandt, Lebanon
Daughter Sandra, w/o Ken Goodman, Lebanon
Daughter Carol A. Koons, Palmyra
Sister Pauline Stecker, Cornwall
Sister Jane Kiner, Florida
9 grandchildren
11 great-grandchildren
number of nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by:
Grandson Chris Goodman
Brothers Franklin Spotts & Donald Spotts
Sisters Betty Shay, Alma Spotts, Catherine Gruber, Carrie Bickhart and Aldene Hardenstine
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 27, 2001
Roy C. "Pappy" Knapp, Sr., age 72
b. Mar 22, 1929 Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 26, 2001 Union Township, Lebanon Co. PA
s/o late James J. & Rosie E. (nee Kreiser) Knapp
Retired in 1987 after 30 years with J. P. Donmoyer Trucking, Ono, where he worked as a
mechanic.
Member of Camp Strauss Volunteer Fire Co.
Served in U. S. Army.
Enjoyed workworking and the outdoors.
Survivors:
Companion Fern Gingrich
Son Roy C. Knapp Jr., Jonestown
Daughter Eileen M. Yeagley, Myerstown
Daughter Pamela J., w/o Terry Mull, Jonestown
Daughter Dawn M., w/o Kenneth Harris Jr., Fredericksburg
Children' s
Mother: Verna H. (nee Lymaster) Knapp, Jonestown
Brother Arthur H. Knapp, Jonestown
Brother Lloyd I. Knapp, Jonestown
Brother Herbert Knapp, Wernersville
Brother George Knapp
9 grandchildren
6 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Victor E. Knapp and James I. Knapp
Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 27, 2001
Effie E. (nee Long) Leed, age 90
b. Jun 28 1911 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 25, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA
s/o late Amos S. & & Mabel (nee Troutman) Long
Retired machine operator for Milsan Mills in Lebanon after 25 years.
Member Tabor United Church of Christ, Lebanon
Survivors:
Daughter Mabel, w/o Charles Hornickel, Elizabethtown
Son Larry, h/o Raynore Leed, Lebanon
Daughter Arlene, w/o Kenneth Lowry, Lebanon
10 grandchildren
number great-grandchildren
4 great-great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Son James Leed
Grandsons Woodrow Leed & John Kleinfelter
Sisters Katie Bashore & Enda Roof
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Iona, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 28, 2001
Warren A. Kessler Sr, age 67
b. Aug 25, 1934 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 22, 2001 Bell, Florida
s/o late Alfred & Mary (nee Kohr) Kessler
Survivors:
Sister Dorothy Saphroe, Hawaii
Sister Violet Leibensperger, Fredericksburg
Son Timothy, Reading
Daughter Cindy, New Port Richey, FL
Daughter Deborah, Bell FL
Son Warren A. Kessler Jr., Jonestown
Burial: Union Salem Church Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 28, 2001
Marion L. (nee Schade) Stauffer, age 76
b. Mar 2, 1925 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 26, 2001 North Cornwall Township, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Robert A. Stauffer
d/o late Charles E. & Anna (nee Werner) Schade
1943 Graduate of Lebanon H. S.
1947 Graduate of Lebanon Valley College
1958 Graduate of Temple University
Elementary music teacher in Jackson, West Lebanon & Cornwall schools for a number of years.
Professional Organist, serving in several local churches and Taylor-Ruffner, and Christmans' Funeral Homes.
Member St. Mark' s United Church of Christ, Lebanon
Survivors:
Son David R. Stauffer, Essex, VT
Son John T. Stauffer, Harrisburg
Daughter Ann Marie Sharp, Winchester, VA
Brother Carols E. Schade, York
Brother Dr. Ken Bernard Schade, Michigan
Foster child George Peach, Lebanon
4 grandchildren
burial: Chiques Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co., PA
Dec 28, 2001
William D. Hass, age 49
b. Dec 25, 1952 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 27, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
s/o Ellen L. Gundrum Hass & the late George W. Hass
1971 Graduate of Northern Lebanon H. S.
Employed as a production worker at Hershey chocolate
Member of BCTW Union 464
Survivors:
Companion of 25 years: Linda Sonon
Brother Barry L. Hass, Creston, NC
Sister bonnie Mershon, Lebanon
Sister Judy Hartsoe, Creston, NC
Sister Beverly Copenhaver, Jonestown
2 aunts.
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon
Dec 28, 2001
Dr. Luke Ebersole, age 83
b. Oct 18, 1918 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 26, 2001 North Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Margaret (nee Curry) Ebersole
s/o late Benjamin W. S. & Mary (nee Patrick) Ebersole
Retired University professor and administrator
Received his PHD from the University of PA
His doctor of Dvinity from Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester
Minister of Spring Creek Church of the Brethren in Hershey for many years.
Active member of Church Street Methodist Church, Knoxville, TN before his retirement.
1950' s & 1960' s he became a national expert on separation of church and state.
Published author, writing the "American Society & Church Lobbying in the Nation' s Capital"
Taught Sociology at the University of Maryland and the University of TN at Knoxville.
Former Vice chanceloor for development at the Unversity of TN.
Survivors:
Son Brian, h/o Lillian Ebersole, Tacoma, WA
Son James C., h/o Sandra Ebersole, Atlanta, GA
Sister Esta, w/o Moyer Craighead, Palmyra
Brother Dr. Benjamin, h/o Shirley Ebersole, Baltimore, MD
Brother Dr. Mark, h/o Dorothy Ebersole, Lancaster
Sister Naomi Kruger, Palmyra
2 grandsons
burial: Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 28, 2001
Ray F. Wise, age 71
b. Mar 9, 1930 Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co. PA
d. Dec 25, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
h/o Jane E. (nee Green) Wise
s/o late Raymond F. & Stella K. (nee Stoudt) Wise
Retired inspector for the Naval Depot in Mechanicsburg
Member of First U. M. Church, Hershey, where he was an head usher and Sunday School teacher
Member Hershey Lodge 364 Woodsmen of the World, where he held all local offices
and was jurisdictional state president of PA.
Member Brownstone Lodge 666 F & AM, where he served as head steward
Member Lancaster Liederkranz
Member Derry Township Historicial Society
Former member of Hershey Volunteer Fire Co.
Enjoyed collecting miniature farm equipment.
Survivors:
Daughter Susan L. Friday, Enola
Son Roy F. Wise, Palmyra
Son Scott A. Wise, Lebanon
7 grandchildren
burial: Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 29, 2001
John W. Spotts, age 89
b. May 17, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 25, 2001 Lebanon PA
h/o late Mildred L. (nee Wolfe) Spotts, who died Sept 5.
S/o late Levi Franklin & Sarah Anna (Beard) Spotts
Retired from Good Samaritian Hospital food service dept
Had been a cook for local restaurants, including Funck' s & the Mayflower Restaurant
Also worked for Capital Bakery.
Member, Bethany U. M. Church, Lebanon
Avid wrestling, football & NASCAR fan, particularly of Jeff Gordon.
Survivors:
Daughter Kay F. Brandt, Lebanon
Daughter Sandra, w/o Ken Goodman, Lebanon
Daughter Carol A. Koons, Palmyra
Sister Pauline Stecker, Cornwall
Sister Jane Kiner, Florida
9 grandchildren
11 great-grandchildren
number of nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by:
Grandson Chris Goodman
Brothers Franklin Spotts & Donald Spotts
Sisters Betty Shay, Alma Spotts, Catherine Gruber, Carrie Bickhart & Aldene Hardenstine
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 29, 2001
Paul E. Reeves, age 77
b. date not provided Renfrow, Oklahoma
d. Dec 26, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA
h/o Doris E. (nee Young) Blessing Reeves
h/o late Clara (Hertzog) Reeves
s/o late Fred O. & Edna C. (nee Hennen) Reeves
Retired from Parish Structural Prdoucts division of Dana Corp, Reading
Army veteran of WW2
Member of First Evangelical Church, Reading
Survivors:
Daughter Susanna C. Stevenson, Myerstown
Son Daniel E. Reeves, Mertztown
Step-dau Sherry E. Hertzog, Fleetwood
Step-son Kirk E. Blessing, Sinking Spring
Sister E. Irene Carter, Louisana
Sister Nancy E. Wirtz, Colorado
11 grandchildren
8 great-grandchildren
Burial: Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton, Berks Co. PA
Dec 29, 2001
Gloria F. (nee Dove) Berger, age 58
b. Mar 10, 1943 Virginia
d. Dec 27, 2001 Jackson Township, Lebanon Co. PA
Car accident.
W/o Lester N. Berger
D/o late Foster W. & Goldenia G. (nee Barr) Dove
Employed as a houseparent at Twin Spruce Myerstown
Previously employed Lebanon VA Medical Center for 12 years.
Survivors:
Daughter Judy A., w/o Scott Warfel, Tower City
Daughter Wanda S., w/o Jeffrey Wartluft, Mt. Aetna
Daughter Debra D., w/o Joseph Natale, Jonestown
Daughter Dianne D. Berger, Manheim
Son Jeffrey W. Berger, Lebanon
Son Michael A. Berger, Schaefferstown
Son Jeremy W. N. Berger, Lebanon
7 grandchildren
4 brothers and four sisters.
Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 29, 2001
Christian H. "Buzzy" Walmer, age 81
b. date not provided location not provided
d. Dec 27, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
w/o late Geraldine (nee Longnecker) Walmer
Retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot
Member and elder Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Middletown
Board member of French Creek Bible Conference, Morgantown
Army Veteran of WW2
Survivors:
Son Christian H. Walmer II, Hummelstown
Son Dr. Lynnewood A. Walmer, Williamsport
Daughter Donna W. Wismer, Spring City,
Daughter Vikkie K. Kristoff, Oberlin
Daughter Ruthann Russell, Kernesville, NC
Twin sister Christine H. Walmer, Lebanon
10 grandchildren
11 great-grandchildren
burial: Woodlwan Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 30, 2001
Geraldine A. (nee Walters) Shankroff, age 62
b. Sep 3, 1939 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 27, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o Stan Shankroff
d/o Merle Garrison Walters and the late Layton Garrison
Graduate of Hershey H. S.
Employee of Hershey Chocolate Co. for more than 33 yrs.
Member of Conewago Church of the Brethren, Bachmansville
Member Chocolate Workers Local 464, Hershey
Survivors:
Son Rodney E. Ingram, Columbus, OH
Daughter Tammy L. Garrison, Lancaster
Daughter Lisa J. Seaman, Palmyra
Sister Shirley Koser, Elizabethtown
4 grandchildren
burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 30, 2001
Margaret L. "Peg" (nee Keller) Wunderlich, age 80
b. Mar 21, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 28, 2001 Lebanon, PA
w/o Lester I. Wunderlich
d/o late William & Sarah (nee Trelst) Keller
salesperson at Haak' s & Bon Ton Stores.
Member, Covenant U. M. Church, Lebanon
Member, Lebanon Flower Club
Member, Lebanon Chapter 115 Order of Eastern Star
Member, Order of the Amaranth Court 131
Member, White Shrine of Jersusalem 56
Member, Rescue Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary
Member, Mt. Lebanon Campmeeting Association
Member, YMCA
A master gardner.
Involved with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Was a Sunday School teacher and sang in her church choir.
Survivors:
Son William L., h/o Susan Wunderlich, Lebanon
Son Edward L., h/o Marcia wunderlich, Palmyra
Son Thomas C. h/o Cheryl Wunderlich, Palmyra
Daughter Susan L., w/o Jeffrey Whitmoyer, Lebanon
Brother George Keller, Wilmington, DE
Sister Sara Unger, Riverside CA
7 grandchildren
6 great-grandchildren
burial: Ebenezer "Covenent" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 30, 2001
Anita C. (nee Cobaugh) Stokes, age 93
b. Oct 16, 1908 Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA
d. Dec 28, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late William C. Stokes, Sr.
d/o late George & Clara (nee Rutherford) Cobaugh
formerly of Washington DC.
Graduate of Harrisburg Training School for Nurses.
Had been a Registered nurse at Columbia Women' s Hospital in Washington DC
Member, Eastport U. M. Church, Annapolis MD
Member, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 46, Annapolis MD
Member, Anne Arundel Medical Center Auxilary, Annapolis MD
Member, Naomi Chapter 3, Washington DC
Survivors:
Several cousins.
Burial: Falmouth Cemetery, Lancaster Co. PA
Dec 31, 2001
Clarence L. Zerbe, age 79
b. Jan 11, 1922 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
d. Dec 29, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA
h/o Arvilla L. (nee Berger) Zerbe, to whom he was married 52 years.
S/o late Lester 7 Bessie (nee Sattizahn) Zerbe
Member, Pine Grove Senior Citizens
Member, Jacob' s Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, where he served on the church council.
Army Veteran WW2 served in Normandy, northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe.
Received Good Conduct Medal
Received American Theater Service Medal
Received EAME Theater Service medal with 5 bronze stars and the Victory medal.
Employed by Alcoa 30 yrs
Member Alcoa Retires and Alcoa 25 Year Club
Also employed as a Bus driver w/ Newhurst Bus Co., Pine Grove.
Survivors:
Daughter Rosemary Ferster, Ooltewah, TN
Daughter Anita Fidler, Pine Grove
Daughter Terry Richardson, Pine Grove
Brother Earl Zerbe, Rehrersburg
Sister Claire Smith, Pottsville
5 grandchildren
3 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brother Allen Zerbe
A granddaughter
Burial: Jacob' s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA
Dec 31, 2001
Marion E. (nee Kohr) Frantz, age 78
b. Aug 25, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
d. Dec 29, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA
w/o late Claude Frantz
d/o late Peter & Sadie (nee Nixon) Kohr
Retired seamstress
Member of Moonshine Church in Green Point
Enjoyed spending time with family and fellow church members.
Survivors:
Daughter Judy Leininger, Palmyra
Brother William Swalm, Green Point
2 granddaughters
4 great-grandchildren
several nieces and nephews
burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 31, 2001
Donald P. Yellets, age 71
b. Nov 18, 1930 Millersville, PA
d. Dec 29, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
h/o Joyce H. (nee Peters) Yellets
s/o late Henry J. & Jennie H. (nee Coble) Yellets
35 yr employee of Camera Dept of Lebanon Valley Offset Printing Co, Annville
Presently working part-time for Sam' s Cleaners in Cleona
1949 graduate of McCaskey H. S.
Navy Veteran of Korea
Enjoyed golfing.
Survivors:
Daughter Cathy S., w/o Donald L. Reist, Lebanon
Daughter Amy J., w/o Peter Gerberich, Cleona
Brother Kenneth Yellets, East Petersburg
Sister Doris, w/o Mahlon Miller, Lancaster
Sister Thelma, w/o Robert Shaub, Lebanon
4 grandchildren
burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 31, 2001
Alma I. (nee Boltz) Fake, age 89
b. Jul 23, 1912 Union Township, PA
d. Dec 30, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late William H. Fake
d/o late Irvin & Ida (nee Wolfe) Boltz
Member of Sattazahn Lutheran Church, Green Point
Survivors:
Daughter Lilly J., w/o Melvin Hershey, Lebanon
5 grandchildren
10 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Sisters Jennie Binkley and Ada Boltz
Burial: Sattazahn Lutheran Church Cemetery, Green Point, PA
Dec 31, 2001
Robert C. Kyle, age 75
b. Sep 24, 1926 Huntingdon, PA
d. Dec 29, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
h/o Irene D. Kyle
s/o late James & Ethel (nee Pollock) Kyle
Graduate of Alexandria H. S.
Retired Milton Hershey School Houseparent
Former telephne engineer with a number of different independent telephone companies
Former PA Game Commission officer.
Army veteran of WW2
Member of Grace & Truth Bible Church, Hummelstown
Member, NRA
Member and VP of Alexandria river Hill Gun Club.
Avid outdoorsman.
Survivors:
Son David R. Kyle, Wellsboro
Daughter Kathy M. Messner, Ono
Daughter Jean L. Kondraski, Leesport
Daughter Judy A. Eusi, Harrisburg
Sister Greta Rainey, Huntingdon
Sister Doris Schroy, Harrisburg
Sister Betty Saltzman, Phoenix AZ
7 grandchildren
a great-grandson
burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA
Dec 31, 2001
Dorothy B. (nee Miller) Mease, age 90
b. Feb 13, 1911 Mt. Aetna, PA
d. Dec 29, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA
w/o late Walter I. Mease
d/o late George & Maggie (nee Kline) Miller
Member St. John' s United Church of Christ, Jonestown
Survivors:
Son Harold G. Mease, Jonestown
Son Eugene I. Mease, Jonestown
A niece
Preceded in death by:
Brother George Miller
Sister Blance Bomgardner
Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA
Dec 31, 2001
John L. Zell, age 76
b. date not provided Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA
d. Dec 28, 2001 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA
h/o Gladys D. (nee Fox) Zell, to whom he was married 52 yrs, Jan 22, 2001
s/o late William & Katie (nee Althouse) Zell
Lifetime resident of Lancaster County, PA
Graduate of Rothsville H. S.
Army veteran of WW2, serving most of his time in Europe
Worked as a machinest for Weaver Industries in Denver, PA. Retired 1984.
Worshipped in Protestant failth
Enjoyed woodworking.
Survivors:
Daughter Sue, w/o David Kitch, Stevens
Daughter Trudy, w/o Lee Young, Lebanon
Sister Kathryn Zimmerman, Leola
Sister Dorothy, w/o Paul Oxenreider, Columbia
Sister Phyllis, w/o Russell Hess, Harrisburg
Sister Mary Jane Zell, Lancaster
Sister Shirley, w/o Kirby Wright, Manheim
Brother Stanley, h/o Cleo Zell, Brunnerville
6 grandchildren
6 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Brothers Harry Zell & William Zell
Burial: not listed, "at convenience of family."