Obits: July 2001: Abstracts from Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon Co, PA Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Krista K. Gable eagle429@bright.net Obituary abstracts from the Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, PA. People lived in Schuylkill, Dauphin, Lebanon, Berks, and Lancaster Counties. ************************************************ JULY 2001 OBITURY ABSTRACTS LEBANON DAILY NEWS LEBANON, LEBANON CO, PENNSYLVANIA SUBMITTED BY KRISTA GABLE Index by order listed. Jul 1, 2001 Carolyn H. (nee Harrar) Cooper, age 88 Jul 1, 2001 Henry D. Berkov, age 90 Jul 1, 2001 Terry L. "Butch" Weible, age 59 Jul 1, 2001 Ralph T. Eberly, age 80 Jul 1, 2001 Grace A. (nee Killinger) Graybill, age 81 Jul 2, 2001 Kathryn B. (nee Blowers) Kirby, age 88 Jul 2, 2001 Helen K. (nee Bukowski) Yiengst, age 81 Jul 2, 2001 Dorothy C. (nee Fisher) Snavely, age 81 Jul 2, 2001 Thomas R. Rank, age 75 Jul 2, 2001 Robert E. Schies, age 78 Jul 2, 2001 Elvin M. Horst, age 69 Jul 3, 2001 Florence C. (nee Breidigam) Schaeffer, age 72 Jul 3, 2001 Dr. Garfield B. Russell, age 48 Jul 3, 2001 Walter B. Dillon, age 77 Jul 3, 2001 Stella L. (nee Bass) Brightbill, age 72 Jul 4, 2001 Anne P. (nee Karapcik) Shutter, age 83 Jul 4, 2001 Michael F. Bonner, age 41 Jul 4, 2001 Evelyn S. (nee Stein) Meiser, age 85 Jul 4, 2001 Elsie J. "Pat" (nee Keener) Shifflet, age 65 Jul 5, 2001 Aubrey L. Hanford Jr., age 91 Jul 5, 2001 Ruth Elizabeth (nee Hoffman) Wagner, age 83 Jul 5, 2001 George E. Eisenhauer, age 65 Jul 6, 2001 Hager E. Ruhl, age 74 Jul 6, 2001 Ruth J. (nee Johnson) Whitman, age 83 Jul 6, 2001 John W. Anspach, age 75 Jul 6, 2001 Myrl I. (nee Dohner) Taylor, age 80 Jul 6, 2001 Edith Myra (nee Phillips) Gaylor, age 89 Jul 6, 2001 Virginia I. "Ginny" (nee Ward) Beidler, age 56 Jul 7, 2001 Robert W. Zerbe, age 89 Jul 7, 2001 Ruth E. (nee Putt) Bryan, age 79 Jul 7, 2001 Edith Myra (nee Phillips) Gaylor, age 89 Jul 8, 2001 John C. Habecker, III, age 22 Jul 7, 2001 Lois E. (nee Fackler) Stambaugh, age 76 Jul 8, 2001 Marion E. (nee Kapp) Moyer, age 77 Jul 8, 2001 Stuart R. "Rossy" Rothermel, age 75 Jul 9, 2001 Mabel M. "Betty" Miller, age 72 Jul 9, 2001 Minerva M. (nee Himmelberger) Clay, age 79 Jul 9, 2001 Ruth E. (nee Tracey) Houshower, age 58 Jul 9, 2001 Zelma F. Gibson, age 84 Jul 10, 2001 Elizabeth M. (nee Weaver) Burkholder, age 77 Jul 10, 2001 Brenda J. (nee Podjed) Folmer, age 49 Jul 10, 2001 Earl W. "Mose" Neidigh, age 78 Jul 10, 2001 Ardell M. (nee Miller) Bausher, age 60 Jul 10, 2001 Ralph S. Moyer, age 76 Jul 10, 2001 Barbara Jean (nee Johnson) Truax, age 55 Jul 11, 2001 Elizabeth K. "Betty" (nee Moore) Greenawalt, age 84 Jul 11, 2001 Martha (nee Pete) Karavias, age 85 Jul 11, 2001 Carl E. Sattizahn, age 72 Jul 12, 2001 James D. Hardin, age 59 Jul 12, 2001 Floy E. (nee Kreider) Martin, age 77 Jul 12, 2001 Mildred D. (nee Shucker) Trautman, age 85 Jul 13, 2001 Josephine "Josie" M. (nee Skujan) Gruber, age 88 Jul 13, 2001 Dorothy M. (nee Zeigler) Boyer, age 87 Jul 13, 2001 James "Jim" Hoffman, age 78 Jul 13, 2001 Elsie A. (nee Strausser) Behney, age 88 Jul 13, 2001 Marion L. (nee Wanamaker) Brestovansky, age 77 Jul 13, 2001 Jeffrey M. Wenzel, age 14 Jul 14, 2001 May L. (nee Boughter) Buck, age 70 Jul 14, 2001 Frederick F. Clements, age 92 Jul 14, 2001 Helene R. (nee Stahl) Ingream, age 86 Jul 15, 2001 Paul B. Bollinger, age 76 Jul 15, 2001 Charles W. "Whitey" Yost, Sr., age 69 Jul 15, 2001 Bernice A. (nee Houtz) Witmeyer, age 85 Jul 15, 2001 James Richard Ganter, age 67 Jul 15, 2001 Gilger C. Martin Jr., age 70 Jul 16, 2001 Robert W. Butz, age 77 Jul 16, 2001 Paul L. Gingrich, age 78 Jul 16, 2001 Charles W. "Whitey" Yost Sr., age 69 Jul 16, 2001 Pearl R. (nee Remlinger) Kantner, age 81 Jul 16, 2001 Sheldon L. Harman, age 83 Jul 16, 2001 James Richard Ganter, age 67 Jul 16, 2001 Mary Ann Coble, age 71 Jul 17, 2001 Carl W. Ream, age 81 Jul 17, 2001 Carrie N. (nee Maulfair) Casavant, age 86 Jul 18, 2001 Dale Allen Kulp, age 45 Jul 18, 2001 Joni Elizabeth (nee Wenzler) Sage, age 56 Jul 18, 2001 Rosa L. (nee Lopes) Sanger, age 56 Jul 18, 2001 David B. Myers, age 94 Jul 18, 2001 Rev. Robert S. Miller, age 83 Jul 19, 2001 Kenneth B. Conrad, age 80 Jul 19, 2001 Mabel W. (nee Wise) Martin, age 76 Jul 19, 2001 Betty J. (neeGibboney) Weirich, age 73 Jul 19, 2001 Nancy L. (nee Stoltz) Beckey, age 64 Jul 19, 2001 Ella C. (nee Levan) Rhodes, age 86 Jul 19, 2001 Catherine G. Keener, age 94 Jul 19, 2001 Lorna Mae Bretz, age 46 Jul 19, 2001 Ruth A. (nee Spitler) Dennis, age 64 Jul 20, 2001 Warren C. "Shorty" Reed, age 80 Jul 20, 2001 Chester Rudy Freed, age 81 Jul 20, 2001 Marlin L. "Shorty" Pletz, age 78 Jul 20, 2001 Anna R. (nee Brown) Hummel, age 85 Jul 20, 2001 Barry A. Shue, age 49 Jul 21, 2001 David R. Rivera, age 20 Jul 21, 2001 Elizabeth S. Conner, age 83 Jul 21, 2001 Mitchele R. Kratz, age 58 Jul 21, 2001 Pauline E. (nee Reigle) Stoner, age 84 Jul 22, 2001 William C. O'Connell, age 83 Jul 22, 2001 Kirsten Ann (nee Allen) Cassidy, age 34 Jul 22, 2001 Richard K. Heisey, age 88 Jul 23, 2001 Dale W. Collins, age 73 Jul 24, 2001 Dr. Benton W. Rose, age 80 Jul 24, 2001 Mervin C. Gross, age 104 Jul 24, 2001 Daniel H. Ritchie, age 48 Jul 24, 2001 Clarence N. Fasnacht, age 81 Jul 25, 2001 Evelyn (nee Herb) Fitzgibbon, age 82 Jul 25, 2001 M. Elizabeth (nee Kreider) Hart, age 87 Jul 25, 2001 Curtis R. Miller, age 61 Jul 25, 2001 Ernest L. "Buddy" Wolfe, age 54 Jul 25, 2001 Quinter M. Liskey, age 90 Jul 25, 2001 Mary L. (nee Layser) Talone, age 92 July 26, 2001 Bryan L. Crouse, age 48 July 26, 2001 Evelyn Lentz Fitzgibbon (nee Herb), 82 Jul 26, 2001 Mildred J. Karsnitz (nee Hickernell), 80 July 26, 2001 Frederick R. Boltz, age 70 July 26, 2001 Alice M. (nee Balest) Baldori, age 78 Jul 26, 2001 Marvin C. "Marv" Stauffer, age 80 Jul 26, 2001 Grace M. Ericksen, age 90 Jul 27, 2001 Andrew C. "Duke" Andrews, age 90 Jul 27, 2001 Charles Richard "Dick" Reed, age 79 Jul 28, 2001 Robert George Yingst, age 84 Jul 28, 2001 Allen A. Aungst, age 81 Jul 28, 2001 Philip George Kline, age 64 Jul 29, 2001 Melvin E. Martin, age 63 Jul 29, 2001 Jennie L. (nee Neischwender) Merkey, age 87 Jul 29, 2001 Karl R. Youse, age 84 Jul 29, 2001 Josephine Catherine (nee Young) Shenberger, age 93 Jul 30, 2001 Clark M. "Cork" Bainbridge, age 90 Jul 30, 2001 Beryl R. (nee Beamesderfer) Pyles, age 76 Jul 31, 2001 June G. (nee Patches) Shelly, age 77 Jul 31, 2001 Eleanor (nee Hoke) Small, age 72 Jul 31, 2001 Juliana L. (nee Resovsky) Kauffman, age 88 Jul 31, 2001 Col. Walter D. Swank, age 82 Jul 31, 2001 Charles S. Apgar, age 98 Jul 1, 2001 Carolyn H. (nee Harrar) Cooper, age 88 b. Nov 29, 1912 Altoona PA d. Jun 29, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles Stevens Cooper, who die in 1989. D/o late Elwood & Elizabeth (nee Shilladay) Harrar. Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon Resident, Cleona PA School Psychologist & Guidance Counselor, Annville-Cleona school district Graduate, West Chester High School Graudate, cum laude, Maryville College, Maryville TN Post Graduate work, Temple, Millersville universities, and Elizabethtown College Member, Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona Member, Order of the Easter Star Tolerance Chapter, Lebanon Survivors: Son Robert Stevens Cooper, Birmingham, Alabama Daughter Charlotte Suzanne Cooper, Cleona Daughter Edith Rankin, w/o Paul Drebot, Dolphin VA Three grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 1, 2001 Henry D. Berkov, age 90 b. Nov 8, 1910 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 29, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Anna (nee Ronen) Berkov s/o late Samuel & Lena (nee Rutenberg) Berkov patient, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg PA resident, Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg former resident, Lebanon Navy veteran of WW2 Retired owner, Burkey's Graduate, 1931, Lebanon Valley College, Annville PA Graduate, 1932, MS in Retailing, New York University Member, Congregation Beth Israel, Lebanon Member, Beth Israel Men's Club, Lebanon Member, B'nai B'rith Lodge No. 1197 Survivors: Daughter Linda Woodward, Scotia NY Sister Hannah Berkov, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brother Leon Berkov Burial: Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 1, 2001 Terry L. "Butch" Weible, age 59 b. Mar 3, 1942 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 28, 2001 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Louis & Frances (nee Hock) Weible resident, Fredericksburg PA payroll officer, Ft. Indiantown Gap Graduate, 1960, Northern Lebanon High School U.S.Army veteran Member, Keystone Gun Club Member, Mt. Aetna Fire Co. Member, Camp Strauss Fire Co. Survivors: Son James L. Weible, Fredericksburg Brother Richard L. Weible, Lebanon Sister Gasena L., w/o Carl R. Miller, Fredericksburg Sister Shirley, w/o Gerald L. Derr, Mt. Aetna Sister Loretta M. Weible, with whom he resided. Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Oliver Weible & Louis Weible Jr. Sister Catherien Readinger Burial: location is not mentioned. Jul 1, 2001 Ralph T. Eberly, age 80 b. Aug 9, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 29, 2001 Lebanon PA s/o late Harry J. & Bessie V. (nee Seibert) Eberly patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Newmanstown PA former employee, Bethlehem Steel, Lebanon member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 U.S.Army veteran of WW2. Survivors: Nieces and nephews. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 1, 2001 Grace A. (nee Killinger) Graybill, age 81 b. Apr 13, 1920 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 29, 2001 N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harold J. Graybill, who died Oct 15, 2000 d/o late William S. & Alice (nee Laub) Killinger resident, United Christian Church Home, N.Annville PA former resident, Hershey PA former employer, wrapping department, Hershey Foods Corp. Graduate, Fredericksburg High School Member, Shenk's Community Church Member, Dreamer Camping Club. Survivors: GrandChild Dwylan Reigel Grandson Jeffrey Reigel Grandson Steve Reigel Grandson Kent Reigel Three great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Nancy Lee Reigel Sister Mabel Manbeck Burial: Broadview Cemetery, Hershey, (Derry Twp), Dauphin Co. PA Jul 2, 2001 Kathryn B. (nee Blowers) Kirby, age 88 b. May 23, 1913 Tyrone, Blair Co. PA d. Jul 1, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John F. Kirby w/o late Daniel E. Long, died in 1969, they were married 35 years. D/o late Grant & Susan (nee Conaway) Blowers Resident, SpangCrest Manor, Lebanon PA Former resident, Mt. Gretna PA Retired teacher, Cornwall-Lebanon School District, 22 years. Graduate, 1935, Shippensburg University (B.S.) Graduate work, Penn State Avid bridge player Volunteered, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, street fair. Member, Cornwall United Methodist Church Member, Women's Club of Lebanon Member, American Association of University Women. Survivors: Son Daniel E. Long Jr. West Alexander Daughter Karen L., w/o Donald Witter, Scottsdale AZ Sister Marie Dearing, Bethesda, MD Sister Dorothy Kingren, Myerstown Brother John R. Blowers, Myerstown Two grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers William G. Blowers & Andrew Blowers Burial: Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg, PA Jul 2, 2001 Helen K. (nee Bukowski) Yiengst, age 81 b. Aug 4, 1919 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Jun 30, 2001 Shillington, Berks Co. PA w/o late William J. Yiengst, who died May 10, 1983. D/o late Joseph & Amelia (nee Zdradzinska) Bukowski Resident, Shillington, PA Medical lab technician, Berks Internal Medicine, Wyommissing, 30 years, retired 1984 Member, St. Stephens Polish National Catholic Church, Shillington Survivors: Daughter Joanne Rittle, Lebanon Sister Anne Barton, Honolulu, Hawaii Two grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 2, 2001 Dorothy C. (nee Fisher) Snavely, age 81 b. Oct 31, 1919 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 30, 2001 Bethel, Berks Co. PA w/o late Cyril J. Snavely, who died Jan 14, 1999 d/o late Ellsworth & Virgia (nee Bachman) Fisher resident, Bethel PA Graduate, 1937, Lebanon High School Former employer, former NoMend Hosiery, Lebanon 1937 Ð 1942 Member, Tri-County Worship Center, Bethel. Survivors: Daughter Rickey, w/o Elam Wise, Bethel Sister Joyce Fitting, Lebanon Sister Betty, w/o Kenneth Artz, Lebanon Brother Donald Fisher, Lebanon Brother Floyd Fisher, Lebanon Five grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Burial: no location is listed. Jul 2, 2001 Thomas R. Rank, age 75 b. Sep 25, 1925 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 1, 2001 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Josephine A. (nee Dove) Rank s/o late Arthur & Alice (nee Roland) Rank resident, Fredericksburg PA he and his wife, owned/operators, Rank Transportation, Fredericksburg retired, 1986, maintenance worker, Northern Lebanon School District retired, 1993, school district's bus contactor. Also drove bus for D. B. Fisher Co. Member, Mt. Zion Fire Co. Life member, Jonestown American Legion Life member, Perseverance Fire Co. Active life member, Kimmerlings Grange Volunteer caretaker for many years, Lions Park, Fredericksburg Recently received, aware from the Fredericksburg Lions Club in appreciation- for his many years of service. Honorary member, Northern Lebanon Future Farmers of America chapter. 1977, named grand champion bus driver in a bus rodeo sponsored by Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13. Runner-up at the state competition. Nine years, family operated, French Fry wagon at Northern Lebanon & Annville-Cleona Football games. Army veteran of Korean War. Survivors: Son Thomas H., h/o Su Rank, Fredericksburg Son John D., h/o Lori Rank, Jonestown Step-son Michael, h/o Sue Zohner, Lebanon Step-son Bill, h/o Joanne Zohner, Jonestown Daughter Carol A., w/o Karl Kohr, Lebanon Daughter Beverly J., w/o David Anderson, Myerstown Step-daughterJulie, w/o Richard Bliesath, Jonestown Sister Charlotte Reber, Lebanon Seven grandchildren Four great-grandchildren 11 step-grandchildren four great-stepgrandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother LeRoy R. "Mike" Rank Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 2, 2001 Robert E. Schies, age 78 b. Jul 29, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 30, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o late Joyce E. (nee Heilman) Schies, who died Apr 4, 2001. S/o late Francis & Cora Schies. Retired welder, General Electric, Lebanon Member, Cornerstone Foursquare Church, Rockwood Survivors: Brother Russell Schies, Myerstown Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 2, 2001 Elvin M. Horst, age 69 b. date not listed East Earl, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jun 30, 2001 Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Arlene R. (nee Shenk) Horst s/o late Paul & Eva (nee Martin) Horst resident, Manheim PA (Lancaster Co) former resident, Rehrersburg (Berks Co). PA Bible teacher for 30 years Worked, Teen Challenge Training Center, Rehrersburg PA Attended East Petersburg Mennonite Church Previously operated bookmobile, Christian Literatrue in South Texas and Mexico Avid reader Collected photos of covered bridges and grain mills. Graduate, 1951, Lancaster Mennonite High School Graduate, 1956, Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg VA Survivors: Daughter Andrea Renee, w/o J. Matthew Stoltzfus, Manheim Brother Eugene H., h/o Florence Horst, Bird-in-Hand Burial: East Petersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery, East Petersburg, Lancaster Co. PA Jul 3, 2001 Florence C. (nee Breidigam) Schaeffer, age 72 b. Sep 23, 1928 Washington Twp. PA d. Jul 2, 2001 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o William H. Schaeffer, 52 years d/o late Monroe G. & Gertrude (nee Maurer) Breidigam member, Hetzel's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove life member, Roedersville Game & Fish life member, Mt. Aetna Fire Co. Survivors: Daughter Nancy, w/o George Holland, Pine Grove Sister Sara Bretzius, Pine Grove Sister Dorothy Reinhold, Jonestown Sister Stella Yingst, Jonestown Sister Eleanor Flecha, Schuylkill Haven Brother Monroe Breidigam, Schuylkill Haven Brother Clifford Breidigam, Hamburg Two grandchildren A great-grandson Burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jul 3, 2001 Dr. Garfield B. Russell, age 48 b. Jul 23, 1952 Come by Chance, Newfoundland, Canada d. Jul 1, 2001 Mt. Gretna, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Floss M. (nee Langer) Russell, 29 years. S/o Winnie (nee Pelly) Russell and the late Wesley Russell Currently, Eric A. Walker professor and chairman of the department of anesthesiology, Hershey Medical Center Attending physician in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. Chief of anesthesiology for 15 years. Graduate, Musgravetown, Newfoundland Graduate, 1972, Medical Science Degree, Memorial University, Newfoundland, St. John's Newfoundland Graduate, 1975, Doctor of Medicine, Memorial University, Newfoundland, St. John's Newfoundland Served internship, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Residency, Health Sciences Complex, General Hospital, St. John's Newfoundland His fellowship, Hershey Medical Center. Before Hershey, practiced in rural northern Canada Before Hershey, practiced at Camden Community Hospital, Camden Maine Before Hershey, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, Newfoundland Several positions, Dept of Anesthesiology at Hershey Medical Center Served on committees nationally w/ American Society of Anesthesiologists Served on many hospital committees Served on many college committees Served on many department committees Member, Association of University Anesthesiologists Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists Member, Canadian Anesthetists Society Member, Society of Neuroanesthesia & Critical Care Member, American Medical Association Member, PA Society of Anethesiologists Member, PA Society of Critical Care Member, American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring Member, American College of Physican Executives Active in clinical research Published multiple abstracts, book chapters, book reviews and scientific papers. Received extensive grant funding through various organizations for his many interests Lectured extenstively, international, nation and state levels Many patents and inventions Received many honors in field of anesthesiology. Survivors: Daughter Britt Russell, Mt. Gretna Daughter Lea Russell, Mt. Gretna Son Wes Russell, Lancaster Brother Mansfield Russell, Newfoundland Brother Robert Russell, Newfoundland Several nieces and nephews. Burial: no location listed. Jul 3, 2001 Walter B. Dillon, age 77 b. Jan 19, 1924 Newark NJ d. Jun 24, 2001 Rowan Regional Hospital, Salisbury NC h/o Erma B. "Blondie" Dillon s/o late Benjamin Franklin & Leah (nee Boland) Dillon. Educated, Savanah Schoools Served, U. S. Army Air Corps, during WW2 Serving, number years U. S. Public Health Service Named the administrator/CEO, Annie M. Warner Hospital, Gettysburg Retired, CEO, Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital, moved to Southern Pines NC. Received numerous recognitions for his service in the health-care field. Member, American College of Hospital Administratiors Life member, U. S. Public Health Service Survivors; Son Walter B. Dillon Jr., San Francisco CA Son Scott W. Dillon, Elon NC Daughter Diane Dillon Hooper, Salisbury NC Brother James T. Dillon, Atlanta GA Four grandchildren Jul 3, 2001 Stella L. (nee Bass) Brightbill, age 72 b. Oct 18, 1928 Ingalls, Arknasas d. Jul 1, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Harry N. Brightbill d/o Patsy K. Bass, and the late Charlie B. Bass homemaker enjoyed going to flea markets Survivors: Brother Charlie D. Bass, Pine Bluff, AR Brother Louie Bass, Pine Bluff, AR Brother Jerry Bass, Pine Bluff, AR Brother Grover Bass, Hope AR Brother Eddie Bass, Haughton LA Sister Anita Chandler, Rison, AR Sister Imalene Pardon, Rison, AR Sister Dora Padgett, Grapevine AR Number of nieces and nephews Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 4, 2001 Anne P. (nee Karapcik) Shutter, age 83 b. Feb 1, 1918 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 2, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Treman Shutter d/o late Michael & Antonio Karapcik resident, Hill Farm Estate, Annville member, St. Benedict Church Survivors: Daughter Patricia Ann, w/o Thomas Dixon, Annville Five grandchildren A step-granddaughter Sister Mary Buchanio, Lebanon Sister Helen Shuey, Lebanon Brother Michael Karapcik, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Daughters Patricia Shutter & Tina Marie Deeter Brothers Gus & Steve Karapcik Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 4, 2001 Michael F. Bonner, age 41 b. Apr 22, 1960 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 2, 2001 Lebanon PA s/o Helen C. (nee Miller) Bonner, and the late Dennis W. Bonner employed, Jubilee Ministries, Lebanon member, Church of St. Cecilia Navy Veteran Active, Discipleship program of the Rescue Mission. Survivors: Daughter Christina L. Bonner, Lebanon Daughter Angela M. Mojica, Fredericksburg Brother Dennis C. Bonner, Lebanon Sister Marie H. Davis, Enola Sister Debra A. Phillippy, Jonestown Sister Denise L. Arms, Williamstown Several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 4, 2001 Evelyn S. (nee Stein) Meiser, age 85 b. Jul 16, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Franklin Z. Meiser d/o Lydia Frey (nee Martin) Stein & George R. Stein resident, ManorCare Health Services, Lebanon employed as secretary, former City Mutual Insurance member, Avon Zion United Methodist Church, Lebanon avid reader, enjoyed crafts, knitting and crocheting. Survivors: Son Michael S., h/o Helen R. Meiser, Lebanon A grandson Three great-grandchildren A nephew. Preceded in death by: Sisters Blanche Gates & Helen Shirk Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 4, 2001 Elsie J. "Pat" (nee Keener) Shifflet, age 65 B. Apr 5, 1936 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 3, 2001 West Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Donald R. Shifflet d/o late Frank B. & Ida (nee Sonnon) Keener member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Colebrook Survivors: Son Donald E. Shifflet, West Lebanon Two grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Sister Martha Cooper, Manheim Sister Miriam Nye, Bethel Sister Elnora Pucket, Lebanon Sister Earlene Keener, Lebanon Sister Janice Johnson, Sanger CA Brother Lester Breidenstine, Lebanon Brother Emanuel Keener, Lebanon Brother Frank Keener, Lebanon Brother Lloyd Keener, Manheim Brother John A. Keener, Lancaster Preceded in death by: Sister Almeda Green Brothers George Keener, Benjamin Keener & Pierce Keener. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 5, 2001 Aubrey L. Hanford Jr., age 91 b. Oct 1, 1909 Vineland NJ d. Jul 4, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Catharine R. (nee Bowen) Hanford, 64 years, May 2001. S/o late Aubrey L. Sr. & Florence V. (nee Bogart) Hanford patient, Hershey Medical Center resident, Lebanon PA Graduate, Vineland High School Attended, Temple University Came to Lebanon to work with his father in 1933 Lived at the YMCA with his roommate Sheldon Millington for the first few years. As empire grew, built a home at 16th & Elm St, 1940, adding Lebanon's first private in-ground swimming pool. Companies he started: Textile Printing & Finishing Co. Valley Screen Printing Fine Tex Engraving Co. H.O. Stansbury Co. Majority ownership: Printed Terry Finishing Co. Hill Top Prints in Monroe NC Miami Hand Prints Ponce Print Works, Puerto Rico Textile Chemical Co., Reading Owned an interest in Collegeville Mfg & Flag Co. Interests included: Stable of race horses A chain of restaurants Fuel oil distribution company. Hanford companies were known for their employee benefits including: Health insurance, social clubs, in-house bowling lanes, pool tables, picnics, softball games, trips to baseball games and the World's Fair, beginning in the early 1930s. lifetime member, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 50 year membership certification this past year. Lifetime member, First Baptist Church, Marco Island FL Served the Boards of Lebanon YMCA and the Good Samaritan Hospital, & the Lebanon Water Authority. Past president, Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, 1943 On many committees of the Lebanon and Marco Island Rotary clubs. Generous contributor, various local charities including Ð Lebanon YMCA, which is named after his father. Survivors: Son A.L. "Jim" Hanford III, Hershey Son Stuart B. Hanford, Lebanon Nine grandchildren Eight great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Philip Hanford Sisters Pauline Charlesworth, Florence Poet, Alida Keshner Burial: Grand View Memorial Park Mausoleum, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 5, 2001 Ruth Elizabeth (nee Hoffman) Wagner, age 83 b. Mar 29, 1918 Hartley Twp., Union Co. PA d. Jul 3, 2001 Lewisburg PA w/o late Kenneth Norman Wagner, who died Apr 19, 1998 d/o late Harry David & Carrie Byers Charles Hoffman patient, Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg PA resident, Mifflinburg PA since 1942 former resident, Laurelton PA attended, Laurelton schools recent years a homemaker owned/operated, Ruth's Fabrics, Mifflinburg, 1970- 1985 previous employer, Denius's Restaurant, Mifflinburg previous employer, Huntington Throwing Mills, Mifflinburg well-known for her culinary skills. Active church worker Member, Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren, Mifflinburg, deacon & active in church Sunday school. Member, Church's Women's Fellowship Member, "Golden Oldies" Member, Order of Eastern Star Chapter 152, Mifflinburg Member, Athenaeum Club of Mifflinburg Member, Union County Homemaker's Club Survivors: Daughter Jean M., w/o Harold P. Steiner, Palmyra Daughter Peggy L., w/o Pastor Rick E. Hostetter, St. Thomas Four grandchildren A great-grandson Preceded in death by: Brother Mahlon Charles Hoffman Sisters Miriam Evelyn Schnure & Helen Alveretta Keister She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Lewisburg Cemetery, Lewisburg PA Jul 5, 2001 George E. Eisenhauer, age 65 b. Jan 8, 1936 Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 3, 2001 Sinking Springs, Berks Co. PA h/o Sally N. (nee Bordner) Eisenhauer s/o late George E. & Maggie (nee Koehler) Eisenhauer patient/resident, ManorCare Health Services, Sinking Springs PA former resident, Sinking Springs PA graduate, 1954, Myerstown High School former owner of Eisenhaur Nissan/Saab Inc. Wernersville PA former owner, Eisenhauer Nissan/Saab Inc., York PA Car business for 40 years. Member, Myerstown United Church of Christ Enjoyed golf, walking, biking and traveling. Survivors: Son Timothy, h/o Lindsi Eisenhauer, York Son Peter, h/o Jodi Eisenhauer, Robesonia Daughter Deborah, w/o David Ginder, Schaefferstown Six grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Verna Paulshock, in 1975 Brother John W. Eisenhauer in 1973. Burial: location is not listed. Jul 6, 2001 Hager E. Ruhl, age 74 b. date not listed Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 4, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Betty J. (nee Rambler) Ruhl, marred 53 years, Jun 19, 2001. S/o late Homer H. & Anna Mary (nee Bomberger) Ruhl. Patient, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster PA Resident, Manheim, PA Former resident, East Petersburg PA Manager, S. Clyde Weaver Inc. stand at the Lebanon Farmer's Market, 36 years, retired 1986. 1940s operated, first bulk feed truck east of the Mississippi River for the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. Served in the Navy on the USS Perry. Former member, East Fairview Church of the Brethren, Manheim Attended Hempfield Church of the Brethren, Manheim Avid hiker, photographer, traveler and camper. Member, of East Petersburg and Lancaster hiking clubs. Awarded citations for walking the Horseshoe and Appalachian trails. Survivors: Daughter Becky R., w/o Gary L. Penn, Dallas PA Son Joseph A., h/o Jean Ruhl, Phoenix AZ Son Curt R., h/o Sandy Bromhead Rul, Denver PA Son Scott R., h/oMerrianne Williamson Ruhl, Lancaster Sister Hilda, w/o Isaac Weaver, Lancaster Sister Floy Underwood, Davie, FL Five grandchildren Two great-granddaughters Burial: East Fairview Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Jul 6, 2001 Ruth J. (nee Johnson) Whitman, age 83 b. Sep 19, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 5, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late James R. Whitman d/o late Arthur & Celia (nee Uffenheimer) Johnson resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon PA member, Salem Lutheran Church life member, Elks Auxiliary life member, Lebanon VFW life member, Republican Club Survivors: Daughter Di-Ann C., w/o Allan Dilger, Lebanon Daughter Jamie M., w/o Thomas Fox, Harrisburg Daughter JoAnn R., w/o George Candelori, Alexandria VA Six grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother George Johnson Sister Josephine Johnson Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 6, 2001 John W. Anspach, age 75 b. Dec 18, 1925 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 4, 2001 Dover, Delaware h/o Rae J. "Betty" Hicks Anspach, 44 years, June 2001. S/o late John H. & Sarah (nee Bailor) Anspach Patient, Bay Health Medical Center Kent General Hospital, Dover DE Resident, Dover, Delaware Retired tech sergeant, U.S. Air Force Guard, Delaware Correction Institute Air Force Veteran, WW2 & Korean War & Vietnam Wars Served with the Navy Lifetime member, VFW Post 3238, Dover DE Member, American Legion Post 2, Dover DE Survivors: Brother James Anspach, Reading Brother Stanley Anspach, Annville Brother Russell Anspach, Killeen, TX Preceded in death by: Sister Eleanor Moscone Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 6, 2001 Myrl I. (nee Dohner) Taylor, age 80 b. Aug 31, 1920 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 4, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Glenn R. Taylor, who died Apr 11, 1987. D/o late Harvey E. & Catherine I. (nee Shanaman) Dohner Patient, Hershey Medical Center Resident, Lebanon PA Retired concessions attendant, Hebron Bingo Hall, Lebanon Member, St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 ladies auxiliary Member, Myerstown VFW ladies auxiliary Survivors: Son Jay S. Dohner, Myerstown Son Robert L. Dohner, Myerstown Son Gary R. Dohner, Lebanon Son Glenn A. Taylor, Lebanon Son James J. Taylor, Hershey Daughter Sharon R. Taylor-Carlton, Oregon Park, FL Daughter Tina M. Taylor-Anzalone, Lebanon Brother Earl Dohner, Lebanon Sister Fern Farst, Colesbrook Nine grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 6, 2001 Edith Myra (nee Phillips) Gaylor, age 89 b. Jun 10, 1912 Wales d. Jul 3, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Wilbur J. Gaylor d/o late Edward & Celia (nee Fisher) Phillips resident, Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Home, Myerstown former resident, Newmanstown sewing machine operator, former Linden Manufacturing, Womelsdorf member, Elias United Church of Christ, Newmanstown, sang in the choir. Survivors: Son James, h/o Gloria Gaylor, Lebanon Son Robert, h/o Teresa Gaylor, Templeton Son Wilbur, h/o Susan Gaylor, Harrisburg Daughter Myra, w/o Leonard Tobias, Annville Sister Celia MacNeal, Weatherly Sister Thelma Bell, Freeland Sister Gladys, w/o Sterling Walch, Corning NY Brother Raymond Phillips, Tonawanda NY 11 grandchildren 28 great-grandchildren a great-great-grandson burial: Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 6, 2001 Virginia I. "Ginny" (nee Ward) Beidler, age 56 b. date not listed West Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Jul 3, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA w/o James L. Beidler d/o late James B. & Marie C. (nee Kissling) Ward 14-month battle with cancer. Graduate, 1962, Conrad Weiser High School Survivors: Son Daniel L. Beidler, Richland Daughter Tracy L. Andrews, Newmanstown Brother Golden Ward, Effort, in Monroe Co. PA Brother Robert Ward, Reading Three grandchildren Burial: Bern Church Cemetery, Bern Twp., Berks Co. PA Jul 7, 2001 Robert W. Zerbe, age 89 b. Oct 14, 1911 Pine Grove Twp., Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jul 5, 2001 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o late Violet (nee Aungst) Zerbe h/o late June (nee Huggler) Zerbe s/o late Cleveland & Sadie (nee Hoffman) Zerbe patient, Tremont Health & Rehab Center resident, Pine Grove PA employer, retired United States Postal Services in Pine Grove over 30 years, retired 1973. Acted as postmaster Dec 30, 1963 Ð Feb 28, 2964 and Aug 6, 1969 Ð Jun 15, 1973. Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, 50 years. Last charter member, Pine Grove Masonic Lodge 409 F & AM Member, Consistory Rajah Shrine Member, International Order of Odd Fellows Life member, Hose Hook & Ladder Fire Co. 1, Pine Grove Member, Pine Grove Senior Citizens. Survivors: Brother Cleveland "Batch" Zerbe, Schaefferstown Sister Dorothy Nagle, Pine Grove Sister Mabel Umbenhauer, Pine Grove Sister Thelma Hubler, Pine Grove Step-son Dennis Wertz, Pine Grove Two step-grandchildren Three step-great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA Jul 7, 2001 Ruth E. (nee Putt) Bryan, age 79 b. date not listed Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co. PA d. Jul 5, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late LeRoy W. Bryan Sr. d/o late Oscar & Salinda (nee Houck) Putt patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA resident, ECC Retirement Village, Myerstown PA former resident, Robesonia PA employer, packing dept., former Caron Spinning Mill (later Columbia Minerva) Robsonia, 25 years, retired 1978. Survivors: Son LeRoy W. Bryan Jr., Princeton KY Daughter Audrey J. Bryan, Robesonia Daughter Virginia L. Bryan Yale, Bernville Daughter Sandra A. Bryan Miller, Womelsdorf Daughter Diane R. Bryan Rittel, Myerstown Sister Anna Putt Sheidy, Newmanstown 10 grandchildren eight great-grandchildren burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Twp., Berks Co. PA Jul 7, 2001 Edith Myra (nee Phillips) Gaylor, age 89 b. Jun 10, 1912 Wales d. Jul 3, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Wilbur J. Gaylor d/o late Edward & Celia (nee Fisher) Phillips resident, Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Home, Myerstown former resident, Newmanstown sewing machine operator, former Linden Manufacturing, Womelsdorf member, Elias United Church of Christ, Newmanstown, sang in the choir. Survivors: Son James, h/o Gloria Gaylor, Lebanon Son Robert, h/o Teresa Gaylor, Templeton Son Wilbur, h/o Susan Gaylor, Harrisburg Daughter Myra, w/o Leonard Tobias, Annville Sister Celia MacNeal, Weatherly Sister Thelma Bell, Freeland Sister Gladys, w/o Sterling Walch, Corning NY Brother Raymond Phillips, Tonawanda NY 11 grandchildren 28 great-grandchildren a great-great-grandson burial: Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 8, 2001 John C. Habecker, III, age 22 b. Nov 15, 1978 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jul 6, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o John C. Jr. & Sallie (nee Uhrich) Habecker Plumbing and Air Conditioning technician, John C. Habecker Inc, Palmyra Earned, Environmental Protection Agency Universal Certification as a technician Graduate, 1997, Palmyra High School Played high school hockey and baseball Survivors: Son Brandon M. Basore, Palmyra Sister Tara M. Habecker, Lebanon Paternal Grandmother Agnes R. Habecker, Palmyra Maternal Grandfather John A. Uhrich, Annville Several aunts and uncles and cousins. Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 7, 2001 Lois E. (nee Fackler) Stambaugh, age 76 b. Sep 15, 1924 Enhaunt PA d. Jul 5, 2001 Punta Gorda, Florida s/o late Robert J. Stambaugh d/o late Ervin & Florence (Nee Cleland) Fackler. Resident, Punta Gorda, Florida Graduate, 1941, Hershey High School Homemaker Survivors: Daughter Carol Risi, Christiana, PA Daughter Sandra Stambaugh, Cape Coral FL Son Robert Stambaugh, Port Charlotte FL Son James Stambaugh, Sarasota FL Son Gary Stambaugh, Florida City FL Brother James Fackler, Palmyra Brother Ervin Fackler, Hershey Brother Robert "Kenny" Fackler, Palmyra Brother Ronald Fackler, Palmyra Nine grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren a great-great-grandchild. Burial: Hershey Cemetery, (Derry Twp) Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Jul 8, 2001 Marion E. (nee Kapp) Moyer, age 77 b. Sep 26, 1923 Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 5, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Donald H. Moyer, who died Jan 1982 d/o late Harry C. & Rose (nee Shiek) Kapp retired cafeteria manager, Lebanon School District member, Hebron Methodist Church, Lebanon Graduate, 1942, Jonestown High School Survivors: Daughter Gloria J., w/o Joseph Venezia, Hummelstown Son Robert J. Moyer, Lebanon Three grandsons Step-sister Kathryn Fritz, Lebanon Step-sister Joyce Engle, Manheim Step-sister Delores Fackler, Elizabethtown Step-brother Harry W. Kapp, Florida Step-brother Robert L. Kapp, Palmyra Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 8, 2001 Stuart R. "Rossy" Rothermel, age 75 b. date not listed Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA d. Jul 7, 2001 location not listed. h/o late Loretta M. (nee Kramer) Rothermel, who died Aug 15, 1982 h/o late Joan (nee Sallade) Rothermel, who died Jun 17, 1993. S/o late William D. Ninnea B. (nee Oxenrider) Rothermel Retired, 1976, Arrow International Corp., Reading, 30 years Veteran WW2, Army Air Corp. Awarded Philippines Liberation Medal, which he received within the last two years. While in the Army, Code Specialist Amateur Ham radio operator during civilian life: handle "N3BQF" Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf Survivors: Daughter Debbie (nee Rothermel) Worrell, Marion Twp. Daughter Donna (nee Rothermel)Becker, Robesonia Brother William Rothermel, Lebanon Sister Cariella (nee Rothermel) Frazier Brunn, Lebanon Three grandchildren Burial: Zion Lutheran & Reformed Church Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Jul 9, 2001 Mabel M. "Betty" Miller, age 72 b. Jan 27, 1929 Iona, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 8, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Elmer P. Miller, married 51 years, February 2001 d/o late Edward & Mabel (nee Wenrich) Patches patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon member, Union Salem Evangelical Congregational Church, Swatara Twp. Survivors: Son Edward P., h/o Elizabeth Miller, Rexmont Son Eugene P., h/o Linda Miller, Annadale VA Son Paul D., h/o Sandra Miller, Annadale VA Brother Ralph Patches, Robesonia Sister Hilda Donmoyer, Hazelton Sister Alice Gross, Lebanon Sister Dorothy Haak, Campbelltown Nine grandchildren Seven great-grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Earl, Frank, Edward, Miles and John Patches Sisters Mary Heisey, Lilly Solesky & Arlene Lutz Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 9, 2001 Minerva M. (nee Himmelberger) Clay, age 79 b. Oct 23, 1921 Cocalico, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 7, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Charles C. Clay, married 57 years, Mar 18, 2001. D/o late Oliver & Elsie (nee Haldermann) Himmelberger Employee, former Publix Shirt Co., Myerstown, 28 years, in addition was Union Steward. Member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Mt.Aetna, church sexton many years. Enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts. Survivors: Daughter Judith, w/o Frederick Ream, Fredericksburg Daughter Elaine Becker, Bethel Daughter Lisa, w/o Robert Kreiser Daughter Nicole Clay, Myerstown Son Charles G., h/o Sylvia Clay, Mt.Aetna Seven grandchildren Seven great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Larry Clay, in 1958 Brothers Ray Himmelberger in 1976 & Ralph Himmelberger in 1996. Burial: Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co. PA Jul 9, 2001 Ruth E. (nee Tracey) Houshower, age 58 b. Aug 8, 1942 Marietta, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 7, 2001 Richland, PA w/o Lester S. Houshower d/o late Leroy & Jane (nee Pomraning) Tracey Survivors: Son Darryl Houshower, Latham NY Daughter Danyelle, w/o Michael Weidman, Newmanstown Sister Betty, w/o John Miller, Lebanon Sister Jackie, w/ Robert Blatt, Myerstown Sister Donna, w/o Mark Achey, Newmanstown Brother William Tracey, Newmanstown Five grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Dean L. Houshower Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 9, 2001 Zelma F. Gibson, age 84 b. date not listed. Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA d. Jun 28, 2001 West Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late J. Robert Gibson, who died Jun 3, 1971 d/o late Fred & Golden (Trimper) Stich. patient, Pinebrook Personal Care & Retirement Center, West Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill Co. for two weeks. Registered nurse, 30 years, Wernersville State Hospital, retired 1978. Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Robesonia Survivors: Son Robert W. Gibson, Womelsdorf Son Charles L. Gibson, Womelsdorf Brother Robert Stich, Library, Allegheny Co. Sister Mary Stich, Library, Allegheny Co. Three grandchildren Burial: Womelsdorf Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Jul 10, 2001 Elizabeth M. (nee Weaver) Burkholder, age 77 b. date not listed East Easrl Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 9, 2001 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Titus K. Burkholder, 59 years, Mar 7, 2001. D/o late Noah B. & Lena S. (nee Martin) Weaver Homemaker all her life. Member, Centerville Mennonite church, Martindale Survivors: Son Eby W., h/o Ruth (nee Hostetter) Burkholder, Lititz Son James W., h/o Rachel (nee Hostetter) Burkholder, Tamaqua Son Jesse W., h/o Mary Ellen (nee Martin) Burkholder, Spring Mills Son David W., h/o Tracy (nee McCool) Burkholder, Mifflinburg Son John W., h/o Anne (nee Burkholder) Burkholder, Myerstown Daughter Ida W., w/o Paul Brubaker, East Berlin Daughter Laverne W., w/o Harry Erb, Scurry TX Daughter Vera W., w/o Ira Hege, Hagerstown MD Daughter Mary W., w/o Clarence Wenger, Mechanicsville MD Daughter Sara W., w/o Roy Zimmerman, New Holland Daughter Esther W., w/o James Sensenig, Johnsonville IL Daughter Rachel W., w/o Early Ray Hursh, Mifflinburg Daughter Rhoda W., w/o Dale Martin, Scipio Center NY Daughter Miriam W., w/o Marlin Nolt, Myerstown Sister Ella, w/o Harry Rutt, Ephrata Brother Paul M. Weaver, Blue Ball Brother Noah B. Weaver, Manheim Half-brother Raymond S. Weaver, Blue Ball Half-brother Clarence L. Weaver, Ephrata Half-sister Edna M., w/o Kenneth Mull, Narvon 115 grandchildren 98 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Step-mother Annie W. Weaver Brother Jeremiah M. Weaver Sisters Mary M. Heisey, Emma M. High, and Anna Mae Weaver A grandchild A great-grandchild Burial: Centerville Mennonite Church Cemetery, Martindale, Lancaster Co. PA Jul 10, 2001 Brenda J. (nee Podjed) Folmer, age 49 b. May 10, 1952 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 8, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o David R. Folmer d/o Margielene (nee Howard) Podjed and the late Carl Podjed. Certified Nursing Assistant, Cornwall Manor. Worshipped in the Catholic faith. Graduate, 1970, Lebanon Catholic High School. Survivors: Son Gerald R. Pastal, Lebanon Son Jason Folmer, Annville Daughter Heather M. Folmer, Annville Brother Carl Podjed, Cleona Brother Jeffrey Podjed, Lebanon Brother Donald Podjed, Lebanon A grandson Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 10, 2001 Earl W. "Mose" Neidigh, age 78 b. date not listed Campbeltown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 8, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PAA h/o late Barbara G. Neidigh s/o late Clarence & Sylvia (nee Nye) Neidigh Graduate, Hershey High School. Army veteran of WW2 Retired, former Newco Construction Co., Harrisburg Pitcher w/ the former Palmdale semi-pro baseball team late 1940s & 1950s Member, Palmyra American Legion Enjoyed music and cabinet-making. Survivors: Son Jon M. Neidigh, Elizabethtown Son Linwood D. Neidigh, Annville Daughter Brenda D. Gish, Elizabethtown Brother John Neidigh, Bachmanville Sister Helen Newcomer, Lakeland FL Five grandchildren Seven great-grandchildren Burial: Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp. Jul 10, 2001 Ardell M. (nee Miller) Bausher, age 60 b. Feb 27, 1941 Bernville, Berks Co. PA d. Jul 8, 2001 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Donald P. Bausher d/o late Charles H. & Nora K. (nee Blatt) Miller She was a farmer. Member, Becker's St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood Member, Land 0'Lakes Cooperative Inc. Charter member, Virginville Grange. Enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens Survivors: Daughter Dianna L., w/o Homer J. Wampler, Lebanon Daughter Dawn M., w/o Brian J. Smoot, Myerstown Daughter Donna M., w/o David K. Blatt, Bellefonte Daughter Denise K., w/o Jeffrey A. Snyder, Jonestown Son Dean A. Bausher, Jonestown Son Donald L. Bausher, Jonestown Sister Catharine B. Lindenmuth, Fleetwood Brother Kenneth B. Miller, Mohrsville Brother Charles B. Miller, Mohrsville Brother Clair L. Miller, Mohrsville Brother Oscar B. Miller, Bernville 13 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Daniel S. Bausher Brother Gerald M. Miller Burial: Becker's St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Fleetwood PA Jul 10, 2001 Ralph S. Moyer, age 76 b. May 8, 1925 Bernville, Berks Co. PA d. Jul 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Iva J. (nee Daub) Moyer s/o late Samuel & Jennie (nee Kline) Moyer Truck driver, retired after 32 years, 1984, New Penn Motors Recognized for driving more than 1 million miles without an accident. Member, St. John's Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg Member, American Legion Post 915 Member, VFW Post 23 Member, Teamsters Local 429 Army veteran WW2, serving in the 239th General Hospital, surgical technician Serving in the European Theatre. Earned Good Conduct Medal Earned American Theatre Ribbon Earned European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon Earned WW2 Victory Ribbon Enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling and boating. Survivors: Daughter Virginia L., w/o Charles J. Snyder, Reading Brother Earl Moyer, Avon Brother Elwood Moyer, Richland Brother Richard Moyer, Richland Two grandchildren A great-granddaughter Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 10, 2001 Barbara Jean (nee Johnson) Truax, age 55 b. Dec 18, 1945 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 9, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Charles L. Truax Sr., 39 years, Mar 2001. D/o Sarah (nee Rhine) Johnson Bishop and the late Elwood S. Johnson Homemaker A child-care provider for her grandchildren and the children of many friends. Avid bingo player. Survivors: Son Charles L. Truax Jr, Myerstown Son Woody, h/o of Lorraine Truax, Ebenezer Son Rodney S., h/o Mari Truax, Lebanon Daughter Loretta Y. Moyer, Lebanon Daughter Lucy A., w/o Scott Morison, Lebanon Daughter Roxie L., w/o Michael Kelley, Lebanon Brother Charles Johnson, Myerstown Brother Rodney Johnson, Hummelstown Brother Rich Johnson, Louisiana Brother Steven Johnson, Lancaster Sister Patricia, w/o Harvey Deck, Wernersville Sister Helen, w/o Delbert Anderson, Maine Sister Kathy, w/o James Strickler, Newmanstown Sister Mary, w/o James Sample, Myerstown Sister Brenda, w/o Harry Kerstetter, Lebanon Eight grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Edward, Richard and Elwood Johnson Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 11, 2001 Elizabeth K. "Betty" (nee Moore) Greenawalt, age 84 b. Feb 11, 1917 Millcreek Twp., PA d. Jun 10, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Lee R. Greenawalt d/o late Harry & Florence (nee Hartman) Greenawalt resident of Cedar Haven. Previous garment worker in Lebanon Member, Elias United Church of Christ, Newmanstown Enjoyed bowling Involved w/various animal activist groups Survivors: Sister Viola Behney, Fredericksburg Sister June Trout, California Sister Pearl Showers, Annville Sister Alberta Moore, Lebanon Brother Roger Moore, Lebanon Brother David Moore, Denver PA Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers John Moore, Irvin Moore, and Harold Moore Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 11, 2001 Martha (nee Pete) Karavias, age 85 b. Aug 15, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 9, 2001 Akron, Summit Co. OH w/o late Jerry Karavias d/o late John & Rose Pete resident of ManorCare Health Services, Akron, OH moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1948, living there w/her family until moving to Akron OH in 1998. Graduate, Lebanon High School Member, St. Constantine & Helen Green Orthodox Church, Detroit MI, Where she and her husband were member of the senior citizens group. She and her husband, opened/operated Jerry's Restaurant in Detroit, 30 years. Volunteer, extensively in her church Active member, Detroit PTA Avid gardener, enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting, and baking. Survivors: Son Leo Karavias, Highland MI Daughter DiAnne, w/o Carl Fuhrwerk, Seattle, Washington Son John, h/o Karen Karavias, Troy, MI Son Jerry Karavias Jr., Akron OH Brother Peter Pete, Lebanon Sister Ella Koutelis, Lebanon Sister Irene Miller, Lebanon Five grandchildren Several nieces, nephews, cousins Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 11, 2001 Carl E. Sattizahn, age 72 b. May 2, 1929 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jul 10, 2001 Pine Grove, PA s/o late Clark & Lily (nee Tobias) Sattizahn last employed, Pennfield Farms, Fredericksburg, retired 1993. Survivors: Sister Alverta Zimmerman, Pine Grove Sister Mildred Dobbs, Lebanon Nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Stewart S. Sattizahn, Lester Sattizahn, and Charles Sattizahn Sisters Mae Lackey, Ruth Ann Sattizahn and Grace Ribkee Burial: Jacob's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jul 12, 2001 James D. Hardin, age 59 b. date not listed Columbia, S. Carolina d. Jul 11, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Lebanon PA native, Sheila (nee Bennetch) Hardin s/o Rosella (nee Jackson) Hardin and the late Willie Hardin U.S. Army veteran Worked in maintenance at WBYO radio station prior to retirement Previously employed, Owen J. Roberts School District Member, Cedarville United Methodist Church Member, Stichter Lodge 254 F & AM Member, Winross Collectors Club Survivors: Son James W. Hardin, Middletown Brother Charles Hardin, Kershaw SC Three grandchildren Burial: Parkerford Baptist Cemetery Jul 12, 2001 Floy E. (nee Kreider) Martin, age 77 b. date not listed Ephrata Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 9, 2001 Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Samuel W. Martin, married 54 years, Aug 31, 2000. D/o late Howard J. & Anna (nee Witters) Kreider Homemaker Enjoyed sewing and gardening Member, Cocalico Church of the Brethren Choir member and Sunday school teacher Survivors: Son Rev. Glenn R., h/o Joann (nee Ebersole) Martin, Lititz Son Curtis L., h/o Dolly J. (nee Kilheffer) Martin, Lebanon Daughter Carol A., w/o James R. Loewer, Eunice LA Daughter Nancy L., w/o Melvin C. Landis, Lititz Brother Wilbur W. Kreider, Ephrata Sister Doris L., w/o Paul C. B. Horst, Ephrata 16 grandchildren burial: Middlecreek Brethren Cemetery, Ephrata twp., Lancaster Co. PA Jul 12, 2001 Mildred D. (nee Shucker) Trautman, age 85 b. Aug 26, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 9, 2001 Wayne NJ w/o late John D. Trautman d/o late Harry H. & Kathryn (nee Schwalm) Shucker Graduate, Lebanon High School Worked as a secretary and clerk, state of Pennslyvania Member, Covenant United Methodist Church, Lebanon Member, Order East Star, Tolerance Chapter 502 Survivors: Daughter Linda M. Hingle, Wyckoff NJ Three grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Margaret Aumiller Brother Harry Shucker Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 13, 2001 Josephine "Josie" M. (nee Skujan) Gruber, age 88 b. Mar 18, 1913 Braddock, PA d. Jul 12, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Lester H. Gruber d/o late Gregory & Mary (nee Gress) Skujan member, St. Benedict the Abbot church member, Rescue Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary active in church bingo and other church activities. Survivors: Daughter Annamarie, w/o Lewis Kolovani Sr., Lebanon Son Gregory J., h/o Virginia Gruber, Lebanon Son Michael A., h/o Dori Gruber, Lebanon Son James E., h/o Ann Gruber, Lebanon Daughter Jane Heilman, Lebanon Sister Anna Skujan, Lancaster 14 grandchildren six great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 13, 2001 Dorothy M. (nee Zeigler) Boyer, age 87 b. Jun 4, 1914 Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 12, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Ida M. Zeigler graduate, Corneal High School Graduate, Bauer Business College Clerk, Cedar Book and Card Shop, Lebanon School cashier, Cornwall-Lebanon School District Member, Quentin United Church of Christ Active member, Ladies Auxiliary to the Quentin Fire Co. Former member, Farm Women's Group Survivors: Cousin Frances Kleiser, Lebanon Cousins Sonny & Sally Iceman, Lebanon, whom she helped raise as children Brother-in-law Carl Boyer, Rexmont Sister-in-law Mrs. John Starner, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Bismarck Cemetery, Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 13, 2001 James "Jim" Hoffman, age 78 b. May 29, 1923 location not listed. d. Jul 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late George Reese and LuLu (nee Lightner) Hoffman retired mill worker, Keystone Knitting Mills, Lebanon social member, Annville VFW survivors: sister Helen M., w/o Carl Ceresini, Tucson, AZ burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 13, 2001 Elsie A. (nee Strausser) Behney, age 88 b. Mar 26, 1913 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jul 11, 2001 Pine Grove, PA w/o late Stewart O. Behney, who died Oct 25, 1997. D/o late Cyrus & Sarah (nee Hoy) Strausser. Had been employed, former Summit Station Mfg, Pine Grove Member, Evangelical Christian Church, Pine Grove Survivors: Daughter Jean Behney, Pine Grove Son Alfred Behney, Bethel Sister Edna Minnich, Lebanon Sister Ruth Lehman, Pine Grove A grandson Preceded in death by: Brothers Daniel Strausser, Theodore Strausser and Harry Strausser Sisters Roma Lengel, Alice S. Fidler, Stella Shollenberger, Annie Felty, Agusta Klinger And Alma Strausser. Burial: Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jul 13, 2001 Marion L. (nee Wanamaker) Brestovansky, age 77 b. Jul 2, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 12, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late William W. Johnson w/o late Edward Brestovansky d/o late Bernard & Violet (nee Early) Wanamaker attended God's Missionary Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Linda L., w/o Walter T. Gundrum Sr., Lebnaon Sister Loretta, w/o Howard Savidge, Lebanon Sister Jeanette, w/o Roy Hostetter, Annville Sister Dianna Arnold, Delaware Seven grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Betty Light Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 13, 2001 Jeffrey M. Wenzel, age 14 b. date not listed Dallas, Texas d. Jul 11, 2001 Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co. PA bicycle struck by car. S/o Michael T. & Jan R. (nee Souders) Wenzel, Reading Recent Graduate, Northwest Middle School, Reading Wrestling team and student council Member, Union Baptist Church, Reading, Junior usher and member of children's choir. Survivors: Foster Brother Alex Sanders, Reading Foster Brother Davontaye A. Ryles, Reading Step-sister Tiara Robinson, Reading Maternal Grandparents Harry D. & Betty A. Souders, Richland Paternal Grandparents David L. & Janice N. Robinson, Reading Burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 14, 2001 May L. (nee Boughter) Buck, age 70 b. May 30, 1931 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 9, 2001 Olmsted Twp., Cuyahoga Co. OH w/o late David E. Buck Jr. d/o late Samuel & Mary (nee Heddinger) Boughter lunch room supervisor for Rocky River Board of Education in Ohio member, Rocky Road Presbyterian Church survivors: Son Gary Buck, Cleveland, OH Daughter Cindy, w/o Terrance Mitchell, North Ridgeville OH Sister Helen DeBenedictis Sister Alice Phillips Brother Samuel Boughter Brother George Boughter Brother Warren Boughter Brother Russell Boughter Two grandchildren Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 14, 2001 Frederick F. Clements, age 92 b. Jan 9, 1909 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jul 13, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mabel (nee Ulrich) Hefelfinger Clements. They were married 33 years. S/o late Richard & Martha (nee Moll) Clements Employed, grocer and painter Member, First Evangelical Congregational Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Emily, w/o Fred Snyder, Jonestown Daughter Nancy, w/o late Rev. H. Rodney Stoner, Lebanon Five grandchildren Seven great-grandchildren Six step-grandchildren Three step-great-grandchildren Step-son Thomas Heffelfinger, Myerstown Step-son Frank Heffelfinger, Monroe CT Brother Alfred Clements, Elizabethtown Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: First wife Minerva (nee Mease) Clements Daughter Jacqueline Sheetz, who died in January 2001. Brothers Earl Clements and Stanley Clements Sisters Pauline Sherk, Mary Stager, Lillian Geesaman, and Laura Kern Burial: St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jul 14, 2001 Helene R. (nee Stahl) Ingream, age 86 b. Jul 4, 1915 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jul 12, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John A. Ingream d/o late William & Helen (nee Wenrich) Stahl Survivors: Daughter Andrea R. Weikel, Jonestown Sister Merle Complease, Harrisburg Sister Elsie Kohler, Harrisburg Five grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren two great-great grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sisters Mildred Silvis and Kathryn Bucher Burial: Zions Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 15, 2001 Paul B. Bollinger, age 76 b. Jul 17, 2001 Clay Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 13, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ethel (nee Heagy) Bollinger, 55 years of marriage. S/o late Norman & Katie (nee Burkholder) Bollinger Lifelong farmer Member, Cocalico Chruch of the Brethren, Denver PA Charter member, Ephrata Young Farmers Member, PA Farmers Association 30 years. Survivors: Daughter Irene Bollinger, Myerstown Son P. Eugene, h/o Carol (nee Wolgemuth) Bollinger, Manheim Son J. Marlin, h/o Deb (nee Whalen) Bollinger, Myerstown Son Donald L., h/o Sharon (nee Zuck) Bollinger, Myerstown Seven grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Adam Bollinger Sister Sarah Dierwechter Burial: Middlecreek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Ephrata Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Jul 15, 2001 Charles W. "Whitey" Yost, Sr., age 69 b. Mar 3, 1932 Carlise, Cumberland Co. PA d. Jul 14, 2001 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Barbara E. (nee Loump) Yost s/o late Paul W. & Beulah (nee Bittinger) Yost retired construction foreman, W. R. Sebastian Co., Harrisburg retired construction foreman, D. E. Evans, Harrisburg used appliance dealer for many years. U. S. Army veteran during Korean War. Attended, Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Enjoyed fishing and hunting Avid guitar player, he had performed in the Hanover, Franklintown, Bunker Hill, Shoeneck, Lykens and Jerseytown areas. Survivors: Daughter Donna M., w/o Ken Bowman, Lancaster Son Carl F., h/o Carole Yost, Fredericksburg Son Charles W.Jr., h/o Cheryl Yost, Lebanon Daughter Penny L., w/o Dean Billman, Lebanon Daughter Amy Jo, w/o Ford Haegele, West Chester Sister Dorothy Frane, Columbia Sister Alice Eisenhauer, Elizabethtown Brother Vernon Yost, Hershey Brother John Yost, Green Point Brother Paul Yost, Lebanon Seven grandchildren Nieces and nephews. Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA Jul 15, 2001 Bernice A. (nee Houtz) Witmeyer, age 85 b. Jul 18, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 14, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late William F. Witmeyer d/o late Adam & Mabel (nee Boyer) Houtz member, Christ Presbyterian Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Shelbye A., w/o Richard G. Diem, Bloomfield NJ Nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Roger Houtz, Adam Houtz, and William Houtz Sister Marion Clay Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 15, 2001 James Richard Ganter, age 67 b. Feb 21, 1934 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o George P. & Came M. (nee Miller) Ganter retired, acctg dept from former, Lebanon Steel Foundry. Served U. S. Army Attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Brother George W., h/o Jacqueline Ganter, Virginia Beach, VA A nephew Preceded in death by: Sister Betty Marie Whitman Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 15, 2001 Gilger C. Martin Jr., age 70 b. Feb 26, 1931 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jul 13, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Fern (nee Shearer) Martin s/o late Gilger & Miriam E. (nee Smith) Martin Sr. retired, Mello Vending, Lebanon member, First Evangelical Congregation Church, Palmyra member, Campbelltown American Legion Army National Guard Veteran of the Korean War. Enjoyed reading. Survivors: Daughter Sandra Morrison, Palmyra Daughter Theresa Stamm, Brandon FL Sister Eleanor Bangert, Harrisburg Sister Patricia Smith, Harrisburg Brother Ralph S. Martin, Plant City Brother Harold P. Martin, Brandon FL Five grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. PA Jul 16, 2001 Robert W. Butz, age 77 b. Mar 22, 1924 Cressona, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jul 14, 2001 North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o Lorraine M. (nee Kremer) Butz s/o late William J. & Dorothy R. (nee Brown) Butz retired, 28 years, federal government's Defense Personnel Supply support retired from MiltonHershey School after 5 years transporting students. Member, St. Thomas United Church of Christ. Harrisburg Member, National 8th Air Force Historical Society Member, National 92nd Bomb Group Member, American Association of Retired Persons Air Force Veteran of WW2. Avid woodworker and craftsman. Survivors: Son Geoffrey N. Butz, Elizabethtown Brother Daniel G. Butz, Lancaster Seven grandchildren Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sons James A. Butz and Robert W. Butz Jr Sister Willene S. Cake Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 16, 2001 Paul L. Gingrich, age 78 b. Nov 26, 1922 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 14, 2001 Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA h/o Edna Mae (nee Fox) Gingrich s/o late John M. & Fannie V. (nee Lehman) Gingrich retired self-employed farmer member, Swatara Mennonite Church, Myerstown Survivors: Son Walter F., h/o Doreen Gingrich, Temple Son Marvin F. Gingrich, Richland Son Jay Paul, h/o Karen Gingrich, Bernville Daughter Erma Jane, w/o Burnell Moyer, Manheim Daughter Arlene F., w/o Elmer Franck, Lititz Daughter Marian F., w/o Gerald Kilmer, Stone Lake, Wisconsin Daughter Lois Fern, w/o Donald Himelright, Sunbury DaughterJulia F., w/o Brian Hefferon, Annville Brother David Gingrich, Lititz Sister Anna, w/o Aaron Weaver, Pittsgrove NJ Sister Lucille, w/o Clarence Good, East Earl 22 grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers John L. Gingrich, Ivan L. Gingrich, and Harvey L. Gingrich Burial: Swatara Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 16, 2001 Charles W. "Whitey" Yost Sr., age 69 b. Mar 11, 1932 Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA d. Jul 14, 2001 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Barbara E. (nee Loump) Yost. S/o late Paul W. & Beulah (nee Bittinger) Yost Retired construction foreman, having worked for W.R. Sebastian Co. & D. E. Evans, Harrisburg Used appliance dealer for many years. Served in Army during Korean War. Attended Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Enjoyed fishing and hunting. Avid guitar player, he had preformed in the Hanover, Franklintown, Bunker Hill, Shoeneck, Lykens and Jerseytown areas. Survivors: Daughter Donna M., w/o Ken Bowman, Lancaster Son Carl F., h/o Carole Yost, Fredericksburg Son Charles W. Jr., h/o Cheryl Yost, Lebanon Daughter Penny L., w/o Dean Billman, Lebanon Daughter Amy Jo, w/o Ford Haegele, West Chester Sister Dorothy Frane, Columbia Sister Alice Eisenhauer, Elizabethtown Brother Vernon Yost, Hershey Brother John Yost, Green Point Brother Paul Yost, Lebanon Seven grandchildren Nieces and nephews Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Garden, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA Jul 16, 2001 Pearl R. (nee Remlinger) Kantner, age 81 b. Jul 14, 1920 Strausstown, PA d. Jul 14, 2001 Sinking Spring, Berks Co. PA w/o late Walter A. Kantner parents are not listed. Member, Trinity United Church of Christ, Rehrersburg Employed many years, supervisor and sewing machine operator, former Publix Shirt Co., Myerstown Last employed, chiropractic assistant Dr. Jeffrey Verbet, Myerstown Survivors: Daughter Linda, w/o Richard Gerhardt, Womelsdorf Brother Leroy Remlinger, Robesonia Sister Helen Foster, Sinking Spring Sister Verna Hively, Myerstown Eight grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Ruth Ann Troutman Burial: Trinity United Churchof Christ Cemetery, Rehrersburg, Berks Co. PA Jul 16, 2001 Sheldon L. Harman, age 83 b. Aug 26, 1917 West Virginia d. Jul 13, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Phyllis J. (nee Minnich) Dietz Harman h/o late Rita A. (nee Malocu) Harman, who died Dec 22, 1988. S/o late Ervin K. & Gertrude (nee Mitchell) Harman. "Before his death, Harman was involved in a three-vehicle accident as a result of his heart attack". Backhoe operator and inspector, UGI Corp. Member, Colebrook Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Survivors: Daughter Judy, w/o James Peters, Warren Son Larry S. Harman, Leola Brother Raymond W. Harman, Annville Brother Roy C. Harman, Annville Sister Charlotte, w/o Angle Rolon, Annville A Granddaughter A step-granddaughter Preceded in death by: Brothers Luther Harman and Arnold Harman Burial: location is not listed. Jul 16, 2001 James Richard Ganter, age 67 b. Feb 27, 1934 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o George P. & Carrie M. (nee Miller) Ganter retired, accounting department, former Lebanon Steel Foundry served w/U.S.Army attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon survivors: Brother George W., h/o Jacqueline Ganter, Virginia Beach VA A nephew Preceded in death by: Sister Betty Marie Whitman Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 16, 2001 Mary Ann Coble, age 71 b. May 2, 1930 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 14, 2001 Lebanon PA d/o late John R. & Pauline (nee Whitman) Coble. Retired medical receptionist, Dr. Harold Krohn's Office in Lebanon, 20 years. Former cashier, former Funck's Family Restaurant, Lebanon Former recreation specialist for the Halcyon Activities Center of Lebanon Co. Member, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Matthew Curtin, Rosemont Brother John R. Coble Jr., Bethlehem Brother Robert H. Coble, Norristown Two grandchildren Two nephews Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp. Lebanon Co. PA Jul 17, 2001 Carl W. Ream, age 81 b. date not listed Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 11, 2001 Glen Ridge NJ h/o late Lucille (nee White) Ream s/o late William & Mary (nee Boeshore) Ream Moved to Montclair NJ 50 years ago. Truck driver, Ballantine Brewery, Newark NJ, 30 years, retired 31 years ago Survivors: Brother James B. Ream, Fredericksburg Sister Eleanor Lutz, Fredericksburg Many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sisters Mildred, Lucy and Annamae Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington NJ Jul 17, 2001 Carrie N. (nee Maulfair) Casavant, age 86 b. Jul 17, 1914 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 15, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Ernest J. Casavant, who died in 1981. D/o late Eugene & Ella (nee Elliott) Maulfair She and her husband, owners of the former Q-T Shoe Company, Lebanon until 1979. Survivors: Son Earl L. Boyer Jr. Four grandchildren Five great-grandchildren A Great-Great Grandchild Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 18, 2001 Dale Allen Kulp, age 45 b. Dec 13, 1955 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 13, 2001 Chesapeake Beach, MD h/o Sheila (nee O'Boyle) Kulp s/o Thelma Kulp and the late William Kulp Graduate, 1973, Lebanon High School Graduate, B.S.E.E. degree, Penn State University Graduate, M.B.A., degree, Loyola College Education also included: University of Maryland, Baltimore Co. and Johns Hopkins University. Employed, System Engineer, Raytheon, Springfield VA, past seven years. Originally went to Maryland to work as engineer at Westinghouse Electric Corp, where he worked 13 years. Member, St. Mark's Church, Catonsville MD and Virginia Loved to fish and hike in the many parks and rivers in PA, MD and VA Avid Civil War buff. Enjoyed yardwork, playing baseball w/his children Survivors: Daughter Allison Kulp, Catonsville MD Son Joshua Kulp, Catonsville MD Son Christopher Kulp, Catonsville MD Brother Bruce Kulp, Lancaster Brother William Kulp, Lebanon Burial: St. John's Cemetery, Ellicott City, Maryland Jul 18, 2001 Joni Elizabeth (nee Wenzler) Sage, age 56 b. Aug 4, 1944 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 17, 2001 Baltimore, Maryland d/o Mary (nee Arnold) Wenzler and the late Kline Wenzler sd/o John Brossman worshipped, Catholic faith Meeting planner for special events in various parts of the country. Professional ice skater, and had been a member of the Ice Follies Earlier in life, Playboy Bunny, San Francisco Playboy Cocktail Club Previous director of special functions at the following locations: Penn National Race Track, Grantville Volunteer for Make A Wish Foundation of Susquehanna Valley Member, Lancaster Sertoma Club Member, American Legion of Ephrata Survivors: Daughter Samantha A., w/o Douglas J. Hall, Reisterstown MD She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA Jul 18, 2001 Rosa L. (nee Lopes) Sanger, age 56 b. Nov 21, 1944 Jau', Brazil d. Jul 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Joseph M. Sanger d/o late Candido & Micaela (nee Jimenez) Lopes homemaker member, Rexmont Christian Fellowship & Missions Church. Survivors: Daughter Sharon R. Sanger, w/o Joseph T. Davis, Lebanon Son Marcus W., h/o Ruth-Ann (nee Buckman) Sanger, Maryland Son Michael J. Sanger, Lebanon Brother Rafael Lopes, Brazil Brother Antonio Lopes, Brazil Brother Miguel Lopes, Brazil Brother Joao Lopes, Brazil Brother Francisco Lopes, Brazil Sister Carmen Lopes Raffaine, Brazil Sister Aparecida Lopes Luna, Brazil Three grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Elizeu Lopes Sisters Analia Lopes Baroni and Teresa Lopes Pavan Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 18, 2001 David B. Myers, age 94 b. Aug 13, 1906 Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Ruth (nee Reed) Myers h/o late Dorothy (nee Mease) Swalm Myers s/o late Samuel & Amelia (nee Brubaker) Myers member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lickdale retired, 1968 after 29 years, PennDOT, where he served as highway supervisor for the South Londonderry Twp garage. Life member, Lawn Fire company Life member, Lickdale Fire Company For a number of years, served as Lebanon Co. Fire warden For a number of years, PA forest fire warden since 1935. Enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. Survivors: Daughter Norma, w/o Dean Steinhart, Mt. Joy Daughter Ruie, w/o Bernard Green, Wyomissing Five grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Burial: United Christian Church Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 18, 2001 Rev. Robert S. Miller, age 83 b. Nov 27, 1917 Accomac Co. VA d. Jul 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Bertha A. (nee Krommes) Miller h/o late Sandra R. (nee Raiger) Miller s/o late Charles & Daisy (nee Carmine) Miller retired minister and evangelist attended Lebanon's God's Missionary Church Army Veteran of WW2 Survivors: Son William D. "Billy", h/o Patricia Miller, Bloxom VA Daughter Cindy M., w/o Robert Raiger, Jonestown Step-son Robert C., h/o Loretta Miller, Reamstown Step-daughter Mary Jayne, w/o Dennis Kauffman, Reading Brother Rev. William Miller, Bloxom VA Brother Winfred "Whitey" Miller, Bloxom VA Brother Gerald Miller, Bloxom VA Brother Rev. Melvin Miller, Hallwood VA Sister Mattie Shrieves, Bloxom Va Sister Geneva Spence, Parksley VA Sister Thelma Taylor, Parksley VA Nine grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Donald S. Miller and Timothy P. Miller Brothers Paul, Ralph and Weston Miller Sisters Ruth Bradford, Elizabeth Aryes and Beulah Mae Miller Burial: Liberty Cemetery, Parksley Virginia Jul 19, 2001 Kenneth B. Conrad, age 80 b. Aug 11, 1920 Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jul 18, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Irene J. (nee Reidel) Conrad s/o late John & Ruth (nee Deimler) Conrad resident, Integrated Health Services of Hershey at Woodlands, Hummelstown retired, Hill Air Force Base, Utah earlier worked, Olmsted Air Force Base, Middletown earlier worked, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma member, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hummelstown member, Elizabethtown American Legion Army Air Corp. veteran, WW2 Enjoyed woodworking and yardwork. Survivors: Son Kenneth C. Conrad, Annville Daughter Joyce E. Weber, Reston VA Two grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Burial: Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA Jul 19, 2001 Mabel W. (nee Wise) Martin, age 76 b. Jan 26, 1925 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 18, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA w/o Allan M. Martin d/o late Elam G. & Anna (nee Weaver) Wise patient, Reading Hospital & Medical Center member, Martin's Mennonite Church, Womelsdorf Survivors: Daughter Grace, w/o Mark Sadler, Richland Daughter Joyce, w/o Aaron S. Fox, Savannah NY Daughter Jane, w/o Lloyd M. Burkholder, Lebanon Daughter Mabel, w/o Mervin M. Weller, Womelsdorf Daughter Marian, w/o Jay E. Rutt, Womelsdorf Son Glenn, h/o Esther M. Martin, Womelsdorf Sister Anna W. Rutt, Denver PA 29 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren burial: Martin's Mennonite Church Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Jul 19, 2001 Betty J. (nee Gibboney) Weirich, age 73 b. Jan 31, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 15, 2001 Lebanon PA d/o late Bertha May Gibboney retired seamstress Survivors: Caregiver Gloria Leininger, Lebanon A cousin Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 19, 2001 Nancy L. (nee Stoltz) Beckey, age 64 b. Mar 20, 1937 Reistville PA d. Jul 18, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Ray S. Beckey, with whom she would have celebrated 16 years, Jul 30, 2001. D/o late Walter & Esta A. (nee Smith) Stoltz Payroll cleark, Stoltz Trucking, Myerstown Co-owner, Playtime Family Fun Center, Lebanon Graduate, 1954, Lebanon High School Worked in garment industry for many years. Active, International Garment Workers Union, served as local president Member, AFL-CIO. Served as secretary, United Labor Council Active, Lebanon Co. Democratic Club Named, Democrat of the Year in 1983 Member, Lebanon Church of the Brethren Member, Keenagers Life member, Mt. Zion Fire Co. Survivors: Son James E. Stoltz Sr., Lebanon Son Randy L. Stoltz, Lebanon Daughter Suzanne M. Stoltz, Jermany Sister Betty, w/o late Mervin Scriver, Lebanon Sister Doris J. Stoltz, Lebanon Sister Grace, w/o Thomas Englehart Sr., Bellegrove Sister Joyce, w/o William Gessinger, Myerstown Brother Curtis, h/o Betty Lou Stoltz, Myerstown Brother Dean L, h/o Doris Stoltz, Harrisburg Brother Donald L., h/o Carol Stoltz, Lebanon Brother Edward A. Stoltz, h/o Tammy Brensinger, Lebanon Two grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 19, 2001 Ella C. (nee Levan) Rhodes, age 86 b. Apr 7, 1915 Steelton, PA d. Jul 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Russell A. Rhodes, married 65 years, Mar 2001 d/o late Martin R. Sr. & Elizabeth (nee Smith) Levan homemaker member, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Lebanon member, Ebenezer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Survivors: Son Russell D., h/o Florence Rhodes, Lebanon Daughter Patricia, w/o Charles S. "Bud" Beard, Lebanon Brother Martin R. Levan Sr., Lebanon Nine grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 19, 2001 Catherine G. Keener, age 94 b. date not listed Penn Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 17, 2001 North Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Jacob W. & Alice P. (nee Gibble) Keener formerly of Elizabethtown resident, ManorCare, North Cornwall Twp retired, former Empire Shoe Factory, Elizabethtown prior to shoe factory, Olmsted Air Force Base, Middletown former member, Women of the Moose, Chapter 701, Elizabethtown Survivors; Cousin Lenwood M. Gibble, Annville Cousin Gail Barnhart, Palmyra Last of her immediate family. Burial: Hernley Mennonite Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA Jul 19, 2001 Lorna Mae Bretz, age 46 b. Sep 23, 1954 Pottsville, Schulykill Co. PA d. Jul 17, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA d/o Naomi (nee Zerbe) Bretz, Pine Grove Area & late Ernest H. Bretz patient, Reading Hospital, West Reading formerly of Pine Grove Graduate, 1972, Pine Grove High School Member, Hetzel's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove Survivors: Daughter Heather Mae Donati, Hamburg FiancŽ Curtis Sherrodd Sister Zora D. Longstreet, NY Sister Cora A. Shenk, Pine Grove Area Sister Ona R. Shartle, Strausstown Brother Franklin Z. Bretz, Pine Grove Brother Melvin Z. Bretz, Hegins A Granddaughter Burial: Hetzel's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jul 19, 2001 Ruth A. (nee Spitler) Dennis, age 64 b. Oct 13, 1936 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 18 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Roy C. Dennis d/o late Paul & Helen L. (nee Beck) Spitler patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon retired machine operator, Warner-Lambert, Lancaster member, Strausstown Rod & Gun Relief member, Mt. Zion Fire Co. Survivors: Brother Paul Spitler, Schaefferstown Burial: Quentin Cemetery, Quentin (Bismarck), Lebanon Co. PA Jul 20, 2001 Warren C. "Shorty" Reed, age 80 b. Oct 23, 1920 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jul 19, 2001 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Katherine (nee Ney) Reed s/o late Elmer & Cora (nee Marks) Reed. Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Employed, grocery clerk Newspaper deliverer Survivors: Son Robert Reed, Pine Grove Daughter Kathy Reed, Tremont Brother Carl "Doc" Reed, Pine Grove Brother Charles Reed, Suedberg Sister Helen Keely, Friedensburg Sister Grace Koehn, Michigan Four grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Mary Reed Sister Arlene Griffiths Burial: Tremont Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA Jul 20, 2001 Chester Rudy Freed, age 81 b. Jul 7, 1920 Pottstown, PA d. Jul 18, 2001 Dover Delaware h/o Margaret Mary Freed s/o late Chester Rosenberger & Naomi Agnes (nee Rudy) Freed. Industrial engineer for TRW, Harrisburg, retired July 1980. Served in Navy WW2, stationed Charleston SC on a YO134 oil tanker, seaman second class. Member, West Shore Elks Member, Navy Club Ship 91, Lebanon Member, past commander, American Legion Post 158, Lebanon Charter member, American Veterans Association. Past State "Chef de Gare for PA Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux Served as Commissaire Intedant" Active member, Lebanon County Voiture 55. 1999, recognized as the Outstanding Lebanon Co. Legionnaire. Survivors: Son Chester William Freed, Dover, DE A Grandson Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 20, 2001 Marlin L. "Shorty" Pletz, age 78 b. Feb 12, 1923 West Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA d. Jul 18, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Louise H. (nee Garrison) Pletz s/o late Ezra C. & Emma A. (nee Hawthorn) Pletz retired salesman, Watson Irrigation Co., Harrisburg Army Veteran, WW2, Purple Heart receipient. Member, Mt. Laurel Church of God, West Hanover Twp. Former treasurer of Men's Sunday school class. Past member of church council. Lifetime member, Disabled American Veterans. Enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and farming. Survivors: Daughter Loretta C. Hershey, West Hanover Twp. Three grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Burial: Shell's Cemetery, Shellsville, PA Jul 20, 2001 Anna R. (nee Brown) Hummel, age 85 b. Jun 2, 1916 Washington Twp., PA d. Jul 18, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Earl O. Hummel, who died Dec 26, 1990. D/o late Charles "Flicker" & Rebecca (nee Brown) Brown Member, Hetzel's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove Had been employed, sewing machine operator, former Fox-Knapp Mfg Survivors: Daughter Pearl Murphy, Schuylkill Haven Daughter Freida D'Agostino, Pine Grove Son Marlin Hummel, Pine Grove Sister Fern Roeder, Friedensburg, Schuylkill Haven Sister Gloria D. Hummel, Schuylkill Haven 14 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren nine great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Lewis Brown Burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jul 20, 2001 Barry A. Shue, age 49 b. date not listed Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 17, 2001 Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA h/o late Patti Jean (nee Keath) Shue, who died in 1996. S/o Paul W. & Vera (nee Brubaker) Shue 20 year employee, casting department, Alcoa Mill Products, Lancaster member, Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim enjoyed restoring antique automobiles. Survivors: Daughter Karen, w/o William T. Doll, Lebanon Son Matthew A., Shue, Manheim Brother Steven, h/o Gloria Shue, Lancaster Two grandchildren Burial: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Jul 21, 2001 David R. Rivera, age 20 b. Mar 3, 1981 Quetzaltenango, Guatemala d. Jul 19, 2001 Bethlehem, Northampton Co. PA s/o Rene S. & Mary Ellen (nee Frey) Rivera, Annville died from "injuries he suffered in a bull-riding accident at Bush Kill Rodeo, Nazareth, Northampton Co. He was injured last weekend when he fell off a bull he was riding and was then trampled by the animal, The Express-Times". Resident of Harrisburg, PA Truck driver, Feeser's Food Distributor, Harrisburg Member, Bethany Church of the Nazarene, Harrisburg Member, Grantville Fire Co., where he was an emergency medical technican Member, Professional Bull Riders Association. Survivors: Brother Nathan R. Rivera, Annville Sister Marilou, w/o Benjamin Teichreob, Myerstown Sister Esther, w/o Wayne Dyck, Burns Lake, British Columbia Sister Marlene, w/o Daniel Ruppert, Findley Lake NY 2 nieces 5 nephews Paternal Grandmother Virginia Rivera, Anasco, Puerto Rico Maternal Grandparents Mervin & Ethel (nee Frey) Good, Port Royal Burial: Swatara Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebaon Co. PA Jul 21, 2001 Elizabeth S. Conner, age 83 b. Dec 2, 1917 Bloomsburg, PA d. Jul 20, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA\ d/o late Harry & Mary Emma (nee Urbuteit) Conner retired registered nurse member, First Baptist Church, Lebanon volunteer, Good Samaritan Hospital volunteer, American Red Cross Survivors: Sister Martha I. Lester, Bethlehem Preceded in death by: Brothers Martin Conner and James H. Conner Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 21, 2001 Mitchele R. Kratz, age 58 b. date not listed Pottstown, PA d. Jul 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Herbert & Kathyrin Kratz employed as a painter US Navy veteran Veteran of the Vietnam War He was the last of his immediate family. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 21, 2001 Pauline E. (nee Reigle) Stoner, age 84 b. Mar 26, 1917 S.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 20, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Russel N. Stoner, who died in 1994. D/o late John & Annie (nee Wolfe) Reigle Member, Hill United Church of Christ Survivors: Son Glenn R. Stoner, Jonestown Son Lee D. Stoner, Quentin Daughter Joanne, w/o Donald Siegrist, Jonestown Sister Irene Light, Cleona 4 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Union Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 22, 2001 William C. O'Connell, age 83 b. Mar 8, 1918 Braddock, PA d. Jul 21, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Josephine M. (nee Eckes) O'Donnell, Palmyra s/o late William A. O'Connell and the late Josephine (nee Hughes) O'Connell Army veteran WW2 Retired mechanist from Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Depot, Mechanicsburg Ð 30 years Member, Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra Member, Palmyra VFW Post Member, Palmyra American Legion Avid bowler Active volunteer 25 years Ð Holy Name Society Blood Bank of Great Harrisburg Survivors: Son Daniel J., h/o Kalene O'Connell, York Son William F., h/o Joan O'Connell, Haddenfield Daughter Cecilia, w/o Robert Putt, Lebanon Daughter Patricia, w/o Michael Smith, Lebanon Sister Juanita Hershey, Manheim Sister Josephine, w/o William Hevener, Lititz Brother James O'Connell, Mt. Pleasant Mills 12 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers John O'Connell and Patrick O'Connell Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 22, 2001 Kirsten Ann (nee Allen) Cassidy, age 34 b. Sep 29, 1966 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Jul 19, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d/o Charles E. II & Christine C. (nee Borucki) Allen, Rehoboth DE front-end supervisor. employed Weis Markets, Palmyra, previously worked at Weis Markets in Lancaster Catholic faith Gradudate, Frankford H. S., Philadelphia Survivors: Daughter Lauren Cassidy, New Providence Brother Charles E. Allen III, Sewall NJ Brother Joseph C. Allen, Conshohocken Sister Kimberly A. Hample, Red Hill Companion Stacy G. Beare, Palmyra Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 22, 2001 Richard K. Heisey, age 88 b. Jun 20, 1913 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 20, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Hilda J. (nee Tschudy) Heisey s/o late Zacharias & Grace (nee Fahnestock) Heisey. Army Veteran serving country in WW2 in the Philippines. Employed at former Lebanon Steel Foundry, 40 years, heat treater and Later pattern storage department before retirement. Life member, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Lebanon, served on church council Member, Lebanon Senior Ceneter Life member & volunteer Friends of Spang Crest Manor. Survivors: Daughter Anne E., w/o Alan Larsen,Arlington Va 2 grandchildren nieces and nephews last of his immediate family. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon co. A Jul 23, 2001 Dale W. Collins, age 73 b. Jun 23, 1928 Wyomissing, Berks Co. PA d. Jul 20, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Peggy Lee (nee Weatherholtz) Collins s/o late Peter L. & Jessie (nee Roselle) Collins army veteran of WW2 retired pipefitter for Local Union 520 Harrisburg member, Big Horn Baptist Church, Buffalo WY member, National Rifle Association avid hunter and fisherman Survivors: Daughter Sharon K., w/o Ronald Cassel, Jonestown Daughter Kathy D. Diamond, Cheyenne, Wyoming Daughter Deborah J., w/o Paul Harman Sr., Hummelstown Daughter Joyce A., w/o Harry Rhine, Palmyra Son Douglas E., h/o Lois Collins, Sheridan Wyoming Son Perry "Pete" L. Sr., h/o Donna Collins, Lebanon Brother Sheldon Collins, Green Point Sister Beverly Ward, Burlington NC 14 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Union Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 24, 2001 Dr. Benton W. Rose, age 80 b. May 30, 1921 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Jul 22, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mae (nee Criden) Rose s/o late Charles & Minnie Rose. Army Air Corps as a bombardier during WW2 Received the Distinguished Flying Cross Graduate, P College of Optometry in Philadelphia Retired optometrist, having practiced for more than 50 years Member, Congregation Beth Israel, Lebanon, where he was a past president, and member of board of directors. Member, B'nai B'rith Lodge 1197, Lebanon Member, PA Optometry Association, receiving certificate for 40 years servce Member, Lebanon Country Club Survivors: Son Ed, h/o Lynn Rose, Lake Mary FL Daughter Sharon Orr, Lebanon Brother Marvin, h/o Bernice Rose, Broomall and his family 2 grandchildren burial: Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 24, 2001 Mervin C. Gross, age 104 b. Jul 12, 1897 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 22, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o late Violet M. (nee Lilly) Gross s/o late John & Ada Gross retired locomotive engineer, having worked the Cornwall Railroad for more than 45 years member, Grace Independent Church, Lebanon member, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers member, Volunteer Fireman's Aid Association Survivors: Son Donald M., h/o MaryLee Gross, Lebanon 3 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren 3 great-great grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Daughter Bernice Fasnacht Brothers Lloyd and George Gross Sisters Mae Fertig and Mary Christ Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 24, 2001 Daniel H. Ritchie, age 48 b. Aug 17, 1952 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 16, 2001 Tujunga, California h/o Shelley K. (nee Paar) Ritchie s/o Esther Elizabeth (nee Lehman) Ritchie, York and the late Gleason E. Ritchie prop maker at Studio Graphics Inc. in California for the last 4 years. Survivors: Sister Rhoda Long, Roanoke VA Sister Marianne Becker, Norristown Sister Ruth Williams, York Brother G. Edward Ritchie Jr., Fredericksburg Brother David Ritchie, Fredericksburg Burial: Nothing is listed. Possible Cremation. Jul 24, 2001 Clarence N. Fasnacht, age 81 b. May 30, 1920 North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 22, 2001 Register PA (near Stillwater) s/o late John H Fasnacht & Fannie (nee Leisey) Fasnacht Barlett retired laborer. Survivors: Brother William Fasnacht, Palmyra Sister Mary, w/o Charles Brandt, Annville Preceded in death by: Sister Elizabeth Brehm Burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 25, 2001 Evelyn (nee Herb) Fitzgibbon, age 82 b. Mar 2, 1919 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Jul 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Jonathan & Cora (nee Dierolf) Herb member, St. Cecilia Church, Lebanon member, Rescue Hose Co. No. 4 Ladies Auxiliary member, Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired. Survivors: Son Thomas J. Lentz, Lebanon Sister Garnella Auchenbach, Lancaster Sister June Valerio, Lebanon Sister Shirley Laudermilch, Lebanon Sister Wonita Kelly, Baltimore MD Three grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sister Dorothy Herb Brothers Leon, Stanley and Austin Herb Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 25, 2001 M. Elizabeth (nee Kreider) Hart, age 87 b. date not listed Kinzers PA d. Jul 23, 2001 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Jacob H. Hart, who died in 1961 d/o late Willis W. & Margaret (nee Wenger) Kreider resident, Landis Homes, Lititz PA since 1985. former resident, Manheim PA homemaker member, Gingrich's Mennonite Church, Lebanon, sewing circle & once junior-high Sunday school teacher. She and her husband organized, Elm Street Mennonite Church, Lebanon 1955. Active member, Lancaster Co. Chapter of the Multiple Scleroisis Society. Survivors: Daughter Eileen M., w/o John G. Landis, Lebanon Daughter Virginia F., w/o John R. Saner, Mifflin Daughter Carlene A., w/o Paul Althouse, New Providence Son Dervin C., h/o Charlene (nee Esch) Hart, Manheim Sister Margaret Denlinger, Lititz Sister Kathryn, w/o Frank Hershey, Lititz Sister Arlene, w/o Chester Sensenig, Intercourse 20 grandchildren 32 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Lois K. Hart Brothers Wilmer, Lloyd, Leroy & Lester Kreider A great-grandson Burial: Gingrich's Mennonite Church Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 25, 2001 Curtis R. Miller, age 61 b. date not listed Bernville, Berks Co. PA d. Jul 24, 2001 Spring Twp., Berks Co. PA h/o Patricia A. (nee Marcus) Miller s/o Harriet (nee Porter) Miller and the late Claude H. Miller. Patient three weeks, Manor-Care Health Services, Spring Twp., Berks Co. PA Resident, Bernville, PA Welder, 30 years, Parish Structural Division of Dana Corp, Reading, last working 1990. Marine Corp Veteran Member, St. Thomas United Church of Christ, Bernville Survivors: Daughter Kimberly L. Kissling, Bethel Daughter Patricia A. Stoltz, Richland Brother Carroll A. Miller, Bernville Brother Jay S. Miller, Bernville Brother Daniel B. Miller, Bernville Brother Robert T. Miller, Bethlehem Sister Phyllis A. Master, Bethel Sister Annabelle F. Master, Rehrersburg Sister Gail A. Stamm, Richland Two grandchildren Burial: St. Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks Co. PA Jul 25, 2001 Ernest L. "Buddy" Wolfe, age 54 b. Feb 9, 1947 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 22, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Harry & Lillian Elizabeth (nee Rump) Wolfe patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA resident, Lebanon PA member, Zion Lutheran Church, Lebanon enjoyed watching the Three Stooges & Lawrence Welk Survivors: Sister Betty L. Wolfe, with whom he lived, Lebanon A niece Other brothers Preceded in death by: Brother Harvey E. Wolfe Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 25, 2001 Quinter M. Liskey, age 90 b. Oct 14, 1910 Augusta County, Virginia d. Jul 17, 2001 Sebring, Florida h/o late Hilda (nee King) Liskey, who died in 1994. S/o late Charles E. & Letha (nee Becone) Liskey Patient, Palms of Sebring, Sebring, FL Resident, Sebring FL Moved with his family to Annville in Dec 1919 Moved to Sebring FL in 1950. Attended Lebanon Church of the Brethren Member and deacon, Church of the Brethren in Sebring Survivors: Son Lowell Q. Liskey, Arcadia FL Sister Ina Hartman, Annville Two grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Burial: Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Avon Park, Florida Jul 25, 2001 Mary L. (nee Layser) Talone, age 92 b. Jun 10, 1909 Richland, PA d. Jul 22, 2001 Lafayette Hill, PA w/o late Joseph P. Talone, who died in 1988. D/o late Lloyd & Emma (Nee Steiner) Layser Three month resident, The Masonic Home, Lafayette Hill PA Former resident, Vorhees NJ Former resident, Bryn Mawr PA Former resident, Philadelphia PA Graduate, Richland High School Graduate, Bryn Mawr School of Nursing Retired registered nurse Volunteered, Red Cross Volunteered, Sacred Heart Home Volunteered, Civil Defense during WW2 Survivors: Daughter Mary Jane Dhaene, Richardson TX Son Joseph Talone, Grill Son Richard Talone, Morton Son David Talone, Atco NJ Son James Talone, Des Moines, Iowa 22 grandchildren several great-grandchildren a great-great-granddaughter burial: location is not listed. July 26, 2001 Bryan L. Crouse, age 48 b. Feb 25, 1953 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 24, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 21 years on May 31st, 2001, Brenda L. (nee Maulfair) Crouse s/o Leon C. & Arlene J. (nee Ziegler) Crouse A farmer. A missionary to Argentina. survivors: Son Timothy R. Crouse, Myerstown Son Joel A. Crose, Myerstown Brother Chest Crouse, Manheim Brother Jeffrey Crouse, Manheim Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Larry Crouse in 1971 burial: Frystown Cemetery, Frystown, Bethel Township, PA July 26, 2001 Evelyn Lentz Fitzgibbon (nee Herb), 82 b. May 2, 1919 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Jul 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Jonathan & Cora (nee Dierolf) Herb Member of Susquehana Association for the Blind & Vision Impaired. Survivors: Son Thomas J., h/o Cynthia M. Lentz, Lebanon Sister Garnella Auchenbach, Lancaster Sister June Valerio, Lebanon Sister Shirley Laudermilch, Lebanon Sister Wonita Kelly, Baltimore 3 grandchildren 3 great Ð grand-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Dorothy Herb Brothers Leon, Stanley and Austin Herb burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 26, 2001 Mildred J. Karsnitz (nee Hickernell), 80 b. Jun 29, 1921 Richland, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 24, 2001 Fairfield, PA w/o late Charles R. "Sonny" Karsnitz d/o late Frank & Ella (nee Anspach) Hickernell World War 2 Navy Veteran. Survivors: Daughter Lynne Fiorentino, fiancŽ of James Leaman of Fairfield Son Laryn, h/o Debi Karsnitz, Kentucky Brother Richard Hickernell, Lancaster Sister Nancy Sauter, Newmanstown, Sister Marion Laucks, Myerstown Sister Shirley Clemens, Lebanon Sister Laura Mease, Lebanon Sister Kathryn Walker, Lebanon 5 grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp, Lebanon County, PA July 26, 2001 Frederick R. Boltz, age 70 b. Jan 9, 1931 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 24, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Ethel (nee Moyer) Boltz, who died in 1990. S/o late Clayton R. & Evelyn (nee Wise) Boltz Trust Officer of Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. American Bankers' Association Lebanon Co. Banker's Association. Penn National Race Track St. John's Church of Christ, Jonestown A Mason Quittapahilla Forest 25 A Shriner. Jonestown Firefighter Jonestown Male Chours NRA Survivors: Companion Pauline K. Hoover, Jonestown Son Kenneth E. h/o Salley Ann Boltz, Jonetown Son Bernie F., h/o Beth Ann Boltz, Jonestown Brother John M. Boltz, Towson, MD 8 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Kenneth N. Boltz & Richard C. Boltz burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA July 26, 2001 Alice M. (nee Balest) Baldori, age 78 b. Jun 25, 1923 Dean, PA d. Jul 25, 2001 Ashville, PA formerly of Lebanon. W/o late Settimio Baldori, who died Feb 21, 1966. D/o late John & Armenda (nee Borio) Balest Survivors: Daughter Victoria, w/o George Wentzler, Palm Harbor FL Son Michael, h/o Pauline (nee Keefer) Baldori, Elizabethtown Sister Minerva Passonetti, Dysart Sister Pearl, w/o Harold Chirdon, Ashville Sister Dolcy, w/o Don Gibbons, Ashville Brother-in-law Donald "Skip" Cole, Altoona 2 grandchildren 5 great grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother William Balest Sisters Rose Reiter, Clare Chirdon and Dorothy Cole burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp, Lebanon County, PA Jul 26, 2001 Marvin C. "Marv" Stauffer, age 80 b. May 7, 1921 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jul 25, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Darline M. Stauffer, who died May 14, 1991. S/o late Marvin & Carrie (nee Cramer) Stauffer Self-employed truck-driver. Fisherman and hunter. Survivors: Several nieces and nephews burial: Kochenderfer's "Zion" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 26, 2001 Grace M. Ericksen, age 90 b. date not provided Brooklyn, New York d. Jul 19, 2001 Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Frederick & Mathilde (nee Augensen) Ericksen Law Offices of Lord, Day and Lord of New York City. Two Years with American Red Cross League with the Army Occupation in Germany Survivor: Sister Florence I. Ericksen, also of Cornwall Manor. burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 27, 2001 Andrew C. "Duke" Andrews, age 90 b. Feb 8, 1911 Plymouth, Luzerne Co. PA d. Jul 25, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sophia H. (nee Koscinski) Andrews s/o late Charles & Anna (nee Bush) Andrews retired chemical engineer for the Commonwealth of PA formerly employed as a chemist for Charles D. Snyder & Son, Harrisburg Graduate, University of Alabama Graduate, University of Cincinnati Member, The Church of the Holy Spririt in Palmyra Member, American Legion, Harrisburg Army veteran WW2 Avid gardner. Survivors: Son A. Robert, h/o Sharon Andrews, Coatesville Daughter Elaine L. Andrews, Hershey Sister Celia Andrews, Wilkes-Barre 2 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Benjamin Andrews Sister Nellie Andrews Phillips Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 27, 2001 Charles Richard "Dick" Reed, age 79 b. Jan 18, 1922 Upper Lawn, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 25, 2001 Carlise, PA h/o Jeanne (nee Cobb) Reed. S/o late Charles & Mabel Risser Brubaker Reed Army veteran of WW2 Graduate, Hershey H. S. Graduate, Harrisburg Area Community College Graduate, Elizabethtown College Retired 24 years, Hershey Foods, environmental / safety specialist Worked part-time J.C.Penney, Lebanon Valley Mall Member, American Society for Industrial Security Member, American Society for Safety Engineers Member, St. John's Lodge F & AM, Carlise Member, AASR Valley of Harrisburg Member, Zembo Temple, Harrisburg Member, Hershey Shrine Club Member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra A Boy Scout committeeman. Survivors: Daughter Karen Grenot, Mechanicsburg Daughter Barbara McMullin, Carlise Daughter Nancy Gillotte, Port St. Lucie, FL Preceded in death by: Son Richard Burial: United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 28, 2001 Robert George Yingst, age 84 b. Jun 19, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 26, 2001 Latrobe PA h/o Julia B. "Jill" Yingst, married 31 years. S/o late Harry S. & Edith M. (nee Horstick) Yingst WW2 veteran, having served in the U.S. Army w/ 417th Infantry in Europe. Retired from Helms Express, Irwin & Reading Member, Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 F & AM Member, Syria Temple, Pittsburgh Member, Annville American Legion Member, New Alexandria Senior Center Member, 213 CAA, Lebanon Life member, Lebanon VFW Survivors: Sister Florence Reed, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death: Brothers Harry and John Sisters Nora Yingst and Vera Shucker Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 28, 2001 Allen A. Aungst, age 81 b. Mar 9, 1920 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jul 27, 2001 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o late Bertha P. (nee Kembel) Aungst, who died in 1994. S/o late Harry & Blanch (nee Lengle) Aungst Employed, truck driver, former Gold Mills Inc., Pine Grove Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Navy veteran of WW2. Survivors: Son Kenneth Aungst, Pine Grove A granddaughter Two great-granddaughters Burial: St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jul 28, 2001 Philip George Kline, age 64 b. Feb 20, 1937 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 24, 2001 Phoenix, Maricopa Co. AZ s/o late William & Kathryn Kline. Worked, Computer Technician Survivors: Sister Dorothy B. Cabrey, Allentown Sister Diane K. Bechtold, Lebanon Brother Bruce W. Bechtold, Phoenixville Brother Brian L. Bechtold, Florida Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sister Patricia L. Mohn Burial: location is not listed. Jul 29, 2001 Melvin E. Martin, age 63 b. Oct 2, 1937 Millcreek Twp., PA d. Jul 27, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Doreen M. (nee Behney) Martin s/o late Charles & Grace (nee Kantner) Martin retired, 40 years of service, Wilbur Chocolate Co., Lititz worshipped, Protestant Faith Survivors: Son Dwane M., h/o Michele Martin, Naples FL Son Eugene C., h/o Beth Martin , Lebanon Son Darrell R., h/o Lorah Martin, Myerstown Brother Lester R. Martin, Myerstown Three grandchildren Burial: location not listed. Jul 29, 2001 Jennie L. (nee Neischwender) Merkey, age 87 b. date not listed Marion Twp., Berks Co. PA d. Jul 28, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harvey D. Merkey d/o late James E. & Lillie (nee Ernfelt) Neischwender once employed, former Tillie's Poultry Plant, Frystown, where she processed chickens. Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Bethel Survivors: Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Daughter Lillian Merkey Burial: Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Bethel, PA Jul 29, 2001 Karl R. Youse, age 84 b. Jul 30, 1916 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 28, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Lillian A. (nee Arnold) Youse, married 16 years on Apr 30, 2001. S/o late Alvin E. & Lizzie (nee Wanner) Youse. Graduate, 1933, Myerstown High School. Before entering the service, PA Motor Policeman for four and a half years. Served in U.S.Navy during WW2. Managed, automobile dealership in Miami, Florida for 34 years retiring in 1979. Member, Friedens Lutheran Church, Myerstown Avid hunter. Survivors: Son K. Richard Youse, Tallahassee FL Three grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 29, 2001 Josephine Catherine (nee Young) Shenberger, age 93 b. Dec 19, 1907 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 28, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late Charles Shenberger d/o late George G. & Edna Mae (nee Baylor) Young. Mid1920s, she relocated to New York, where she and her husband operated a fruit and vegetable Business for many years before returning to Lebanon in 1984. Enjoyed crocheting and gardening Had a great love for animals. Member, St. John's United Methodist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Step-daughter Helen, w/o William Smith, Lititz Sister Thelma L. Herman, Lebanon Sister E. Jeanette Tanner, Lebanon Five grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren four great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Annabelle E. Ward Sister Dorothy M. Chernich Brother Earl R. Young Burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 30, 2001 Clark M. "Cork" Bainbridge, age 90 b. Jan 21, 1911 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 29, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Enid M. (nee Sharp) Bainbridge, who died Sep 1, 1987. S/o late John & Mabel (nee Adams) Bainbridge After received his barber's license, worked, Willard Bonawitz, Lebanon Barber Shop Later employed, PA Dept of Highways as an asphalt testing technician Navy veteran Member, Annville American Legion Member, Lebanon County Fireman's Association Member, Firemen's Association of Southeastern PA Member, Founder's Club of the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Life member, Liberty Fire Co. Marching Club Survivors: Daughter Marilyn, w/o Carl F. Brady, Lebanon Sister Fern Kreider, Lebanon Brother Kenneth Bainbridge, Arizona Five grandchildren Nine great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Son Roger A. Bainbridge, 1973 Brother Guy W. Bainbridge, Dec 23, 1995 Brother Elmore Bainbridge Brother John R. "Roger" Bainbridge Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 30, 2001 Beryl R. (nee Beamesderfer) Pyles, age 76 b. Jan 6, 1925 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jul 28, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Richard H. Pyles d/o late Charles & Helen (nee Steinmetz) Beamesderfer member, St. John's United Methodist Church, Lebanon volunteered, Retired Steelworkers Thrift Shop, Lebanon for many years. Survivors: Daughter Suzanne M., w/o John R. Bainbridge Jr., Lebanon Son Richard D., h/o Tina Pyles, Lebanon Daughter Elise L., w/o F. Stanley Kready Jr., Manheim Brother Dale Beamesderfer, Escondido CA Brother Clyde Beamesderfer, St. Cloud, FL Four grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother David E. Beamesderfer Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 31, 2001 June G. (nee Patches) Shelly, age 77 b. Jun 14, 1924 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 29, 2001 Brethren Village, Neffsville, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Emerson Shelly w/o late Galen H. Wolgenmuth d/o late Henry W. & Hilda (nee Gibble) Patches retired employee, Eastern Lebanon Co. School District, cafeteria work, 17 years. Member, Heidelberg Church of the Brethren Member Schaefferstown Community Fellowship Member, Schaefferstown Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Member, Farm Women Group No. 10 Member, Woman's Christian Temperance Union Survivors: Son Glenn, h/o Bonnie Wolgemuth, Schaefferstown Son John, h/o Vicki Wolgemuth, Newmanstown Son Loren, h/o of Julie Wolgemuth, South Lebanon Daughter Marilyn, w/o Charles R. Gillespie, Virginia Daughter Cindy, w/o Jay Hallbaker, Manheim Step-daughter Cynthia, w/o Donald Denlinger, Landisville Step-daughter Brenda, w/o Joe Ruddle, Quarryville Step-daughter Karen, w/o John Landis, Newmanstown Brother Kermit Patches, Lititz Brother Henry Patches, Lebanon Sister Anna Bross, Bethel Eight grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Jay H. Wolgemuth Daughter Gail M. Wolgemuth Brother Wayne Patches Sister Erma Patches Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jul 31, 2001 Eleanor (nee Hoke) Small, age 72 b. Sep 30, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jul 30, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Richard H. Small Sr. d/o late Eden N. & Anna M. (nee Light) Hoke. Retired machine operator, S. Kantor Co. in Lebanon Survivors: Son Richard H., h/o Teresa Small, Annville Son Earl R., h/o Jeanette Small, Hummelstown Daughter Linda, w/o Arthur Minnich, Pine Grove Eight grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Sylvia (nee Small) Heist Brother Eden N. Hoke Sister Mildred Long Burial: nothing listed. Jul 31, 2001 Juliana L. (nee Resovsky) Kauffman, age 88 b. Jun 6, 1913 Starford PA d. Jul 30, 2001 Mount Pleasant SC w/o late Clayton D. Kauffman Sr. d/o late Martin & Juliana (nee Liptak) Resovsky member, Christ Our King Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant SC longtime former member, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey enjoyed pinochle and needlework. Survivors: Son Clayton D. Kauffman Jr., Harrisburg Daughter Barbara A. Strohm, Mt. Pleasant SC Daughter Jacqueline K. Bennett, Palmyra Daughter Sandra J. Graham, Virginia Beach VA Brother Edward G. Resovsky, Johnson City NY 15 grandchildren 38 great-grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Jul 31, 2001 Col. Walter D. Swank, age 82 b. Nov 27, 1918 Billings, Montana d. Jul 29, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Dorothea K. (nee Gross) Swank, 59 years, Jun 2001. s/o late Edwin & Mary (nee Drummond) Swank resident, Lebanon Valley Home, Annville retired 1968, Indiantown Gap, base comptroller 12 year he worked for state Public Utilities Commission retiring 1980 member, Chapel at Indiantown Gap, where he was the organist a number of years. Member, Harrisburg Choral Society 25 years. Graduate, 1940, U. S. Military Academy at West Point NY Served during WW2. Survivors: Son Lawrence D., h/o Marie Swank, Pacific Grove CA Daughter Sandra S., w/o James Spalding, Palos Verdes Peninsula CA Tow grandchildren Preceded in death by: Granddaughter Jennifer Spalding Brother Lawrence D. Swank Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jul 31, 2001 Charles S. Apgar, age 98 b. Aug 6, 1902 Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA d. Jul 30, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Martha A. (nee Farver) Apgar, 20 years, Dec 19, 2000. H/o late Bessie (nee Dickerson) Apgar, who died in 1980. S/o late Charles & Albertine J. (nee Lippincott) Apgar Professor and chair at the department of biology, Elizabethtown College 1945 Ð 1967 Instructor at University of Pittsburgh Research Fellow at Wistar Institute Photographer for the PA Game Commission Assistant Chief of education, Cornell University School of Medicine Assistant Quartermaster, Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. One of 13 persons to receive a Centennial Award from Elizabethtown College during Founders' Day Celebration on Feb 2, 2000, for contribution to the college. As chair for the department of biology, he was credited with the growth of the department and increase in courses from nine to 16 during his tenure, enabling students to be accepted into medical schools and graduate schools in greater numbers. One of the first faculty members at the college w/a doctoral degree. Burial: no location listed.