Obits: June 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. ************************************************ JUNE 2001 OBITURY ABSTRACTS LEBANON DAILY NEWS LEBANON, LEBANON CO, PENNSYLVANIA SUBMITTED BY KRISTA GABLE [MISSING Jun 13] Index by order listed. Jun 1, 2001 Earl L. Bressler Sr., age 55 Jun 1, 2001 Marie E. (nee Moser) Heffley, age 94 Jun 1, 2001 Donald E. Lang, age 73 Jun 1, 2001 Violet M. (nee Roshorn) Christeson, age 94 Jun 2, 2001 Robert R. Reese Jr., age 85 Jun 2, 2001 Dorothy (nee Barth) Deppen, age 72 Jun 2, 2001 Dennis L. Earhart Sr., age 49 Jun 2, 2001 Parker J. Forsyth Jr., age 86 Jun 2, 2001 Elizabeth R. Ursprung, age 80 Jun 3, 2001 Dola H. (nee Barrett) Wurges, age 88 Jun 3, 2001 John B. Long, age 70 Jun 3, 2001 Violet M. (nee Roshorn) Houser Christeson, age 94 Jun 4, 2001 Harry V. Sides, age 78 Jun 4, 2001 John B. Long, age 70 Jun 4, 2001 Dola H. (nee Barrett) Wurges, age 88 Jun 4, 2001 Glen M. Adams, age 82 Jun 4, 2001 Margaret L. (nee Light) Painter, age 84 Jun 4, 2001 Violet (nee Milovich) Grose, age 69 Jun 4, 2001 Pearl D. (nee Schrum) Sourwine, age 59 Jun 5, 2001 Denis W. Hoke, age 69 Jun 5, 2001 Elsie V. (nee Miller) Laubenstein, age 91 Jun 5, 2001 Lela R. (nee Hoover) Marzolf, age 88 Jun 5, 2001 Catherine S. "Cass" (nee Spancake) Heinbach, age 74 Jun 5, 2001 Jerry H. "The Concrete Man" Wise , age 67 Jun 5, 2001 Harry V. Sides, age 78 Jun 5, 2001 Howard G. Livering, age 70 Jun 5, 2001 Edward B. Golembewski, age 78 Jun 5, 2001 Ruth M. (nee Darr) Cocker, age 71 Jun 5, 2001 Margaret I. (nee Poorman) Shaver, age 84 Jun 5, 2001 Lloyd A. Boyer Sr., age 68 Jun 6, 2001 Agnes H. (nee Brent) Rudegair, age 72 Jun 6, 2001 Miriiam R. (nee Woodward) "Mim" Sheetz, age 82 Jun 6, 2001 Gerald L. Lentz, age 44 Jun 6, 2001 J. Mark Lentz, age 79 Jun 6, 2001 Dorothy M. (nee Miller) Cassel, age 81 Jun 7, 2001 Richard L. Kelley, age 64 Jun 7, 2001 Ruth M. (nee Darr) Cocker, age 71 Jun 7, 2001 Alfred Mark "Fritz" Fernsler, age 75 Jun 7, 2001 Bettye J. (nee Pike) Keller, age 80 Jun 7, 2001 George L. "Buddy" Uhrich, age 76 Jun 8, 2001 Alice Emma (nee Trautman) Knapp Harris, age 85 Jun 8, 2001 Glenn Eugene Dietz, age 69 Jun 8, 2001 Ethel M. (nee Martin) Wentling, age 87 Jun 8, 2001 Bettye J. (nee Pike) Keller, age 80 (correction) Jun 9, 2001 Charles "Chock" L. Funck, age 79 Jun 9, 2001 Larry D. Boyer, age 49 Jun 9, 2001 Violet L. (nee Wenrich) Wartluft, age 69 Jun 9, 2001 Francis B. Simon, age 68 Jun 9, 2001 Emma Catherine (nee Deitz) Caldwell, age49 Jun 9, 2001 Margaret A. (nee Reigle) Stover, age 81 Jun 9, 2001 John Elias Keller, age 72 Jun 9, 2001 Clyde 'Skip' A. Binner, age 89 Jun 10, 2001 Edna (nee Jenkins) Carmean, age 97 Jun 10, 2001 Lillian Estelle Snyder, age 92 Jun 10, 2001 Daniel J. Uhrich, age 79 Jun 10, 2001 Thelma A. (nee Christ) Grimes, age 84 Jun 11, 2001 Kathryn A. (nee Wiegner) Lydic, age 58 Jun 11, 2001 Cynthia G. (nee Gallagher) Arndt, age 58 Jun 11, 2001 Arlene Y. (nee Yingst) Koch, age 78 Jun 11, 2001 Joseph M. Hirsch, age 67 Jun 11, 2001 Thelma A. (nee Christ) Grimes, age 84 Jun 11, 2001 Colette C. (nee Carroll) Whalen, age 47 Jun 11, 2001 Larry E. Moyer, age 40 Jun 11, 2001 Ruth A. (nee Seaman) Aalgaard, age 76 Jun 11, 2001 Catherine P. (nee Ream) Pyles, age 72 Jun 11, 2001 Joseph F. Mowery II, age 44 Jun 12, 2001 Henry R. Ditzler, age 73 Jun 12, 2001 Claude David Reed, age 81 Jun 12, 2001 Pearline A. (nee Royer) Bender, age 91 Jun 14, 2001 Sarah C. (nee Smith) Shay, age 95 Jun 14, 2001 Henry R. Ditzler, age 73 Jun 14, 2001 James G. "Pineapple" Naticchia, age 75 Jun 14, 2001 Phyllis H. "Geeb" (nee Hansen) Kreamer, age 80 Jun 14, 2001 Rosemary H. (nee Guti) Heisey, age 61 Jun 14, 2001 Mary E. (nee Sharp) Weidner, age 91 Jun 14, 2001 Lou Ella (nee Folks) Williams, age 81 Jun 15, 2001 Margie E. (nee Engle) Rudy, age 87 Jun 15, 2001 Genevieve T. (nee Kibula) Koziel, age 90 Jun 15, 2001 Kathryn S. "Kit" (nee Hostetter) Shoop, age 88 Jun 15, 2001 "Hobo" John Pillar, age 95 Jun 15, 2001 John H. Kreiser, age 74 Jun 15, 2001 Elmer H. Frankhouser, age 79 Jun 15, 2001 Mark H. Shirk, infant son Jun 15, 2001 June R. (nee Ream) Stansfield, age 80 Jun 16, 2001 Helen G. (nee Tobias) Readinger, age 94 Jun 16, 2001 John "Jack" A. Bonnell, age 54 Jun 16, 2001 Elizabeth (nee Arnt) Matthews, age 81 Jun 16, 2001 Paul C. Geasey, age 77 Jun 17, 2001 Agnes Morovcheck, age 79 Jun 17, 2001 Gertrude A. (nee Arnold) Trompeter, age 78 Jun 18, 2001 N. Pearl (nee Oliver) Klinger, age 95 Jun 18, 2001 Emma C. (nee Beck) Henning, age 94 Jun 18, 2001 Isabelle M. (nee Aulenbach) Althouse, age 84 Jun 19, 2001 James B. Morehead, age 54 Jun 19, 2001 Ronald J. Valent Jr., age 45 Jun 19, 2001 Diana Jean (nee Dishong) Innamorata, age 59 Jun 19, 2001 Emma C. (nee Beck) Henning, age 94 Jun 19, 2001 Stewart M. Klopp, age 89 Jun 19, 2001 Helen M. (nee Seasholtz) Rhoads, age 88 Jun 19, 2001 John W. Penn Jr., age 84 Jun 20, 2001 Lewis E. Weddle, age 58 Jun 20, 2001 James T. Reppert, age 80 Jun 20, 2001 Richard T. Mehaffey, age 49 Jun 20, 2001 Anna M. (nee Bachman) Shank, age 82 Jun 20, 2001 Glenn W. Werner, age 50 Jun 20, 2001 Robin James "Jim" Hedges, age 67 Jun 21, 2001 Mark William Abbott Sr., age 51 Jun 21, 2001 Harold P. "Jake" Putt Sr., age 83 Jun 21, 2001 Mary E. (nee Shanaman) Ruth, age 88 Jun 21, 2001 James T. Reppert, age 80 Jun 21, 2001 Marion Jean (nee Prosch) Ready, age 90 Jun 21, 2001 John L. Spitler, age 77 Jun 21, 2001 Margaret J. (nee ) Felty, age 80 Jun 21, 2001 Elizabeth B. (nee Snyder) Seaman, age 88 Jun 21, 2001 Doris (nee Summy) Frank, age 72 Jun 21, 2001 Agnes M. (nee Moyer) Daub, age 79 Jun 22, 2001 Foster M. Ott, age 87 Jun 23, 2001 Joseph M. Pfeffer, age 81 Jun 23, 2001 Earl J. Schneck Sr., age 75 Jun 23, 2001 Brother Michael J. (Dominic) Wida, CFX, age unknown Jun 23, 2001 Wilbur F. "Wimp" Hallman, age 67 Jun 23, 2001 Doris M. (nee Hoy) Hammer, age 77 Jun 24, 2001 Harry "Fat" Boyer, age 89 Jun 24, 2001 Earl J. Schneck Sr., age 75 Jun 24, 2001 Vincent J. Lupien, age 88 Jun 24, 2001 Catherine M. (nee Betz) Batz, age 86 Jun 24, 2001 Elsie M. (nee Heady) Wagner, age 69 Jun 25, 2001 June (nee Aungst) Gettle, age 74 Jun 25, 2001 Wilbur H. "Checkie" Shuey, age 76 Jun 25, 2001 Beulah C. (nee Espenshade) Smith Bender, age 85 Jun 26, 2001 Paul S. Garman, age 85 Jun 26, 2001 Chester D. Peffley, age 83 Jun 27, 2001 Arthur W. Haag, age 84 Jun 27, 2001 James R. Streicher, age 82 Jun 27, 2001 LeRoy D. Snavely, age 56 Jun 28, 2001 James K. "Jim" Walters, age 62 Jun 28, 2001 Charles H. Unger, age 83 Jun 28, 2001 Franklin H. Uhler Sr., age 73 Jun 29, 2001 Gary L. Kleinfelter, age 47 Jun 29, 2001 Anna (nee Kukolich) Harman, age 79 Jun 29, 2001 Patrick J. McLaughlin, age 48 Jun 29, 2001 Jean J. (nee Mancino) Cook, age 89 Jun 29, 2001 Kevin E. Weidman, age 14 Jun 29, 2001 June M. (nee Huggler) Wertz Zerbe, age 78 Jun 29, 2001 John A. "Jack" Lowe, age 61 Jun 30, 2001 Herman "Barney" Luciotti, age 87 Jun 30, 2001 Gary L. Kleinfelter, age 47 Jun 30, 2001 Roy A. Brown, age 79 Jun 1, 2001 Earl L. Bressler Sr., age 55 b. date on listed Heidelberg Twp, Berks Co. PA d. May 31, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Gladys A. (nee Boyer) Bressler s/o late Herman Sr. & Edna (nee Speicher) Bressler Survivors: Son Bradley E. Bressler, Myerstown Son Earl L. Bressler Jr., Newmanstown Brother Herman Bressler Jr., Shillingtown Brother Leroy Bressler, Myerstown Sister Beulah Spayd, Wernersville 2 step-grandsons burial: Christ Little Tulpehocken Cemetery, Jefferson Twp. Berks Co. PA Jun 1, 2001 Marie E. (nee Moser) Heffley, age 94 b. Mar 28, 1907 Sinking Spring, Berks Co. PA d. May 30, 2001 West Caldwell, NJ s/o late Robert D. Heffley who died in May 1980 d/o late Charles & Rose (nee Becker) Moser Survivors: Daughter Lorraine Baldwin, Sequim, Washington Daughter Patricia, w/o James Flynn, West Caldwell, NJ Daughter Christine Kourian, Roseland, NJ Son Robert, h/o Lynda Heffley, Charleston, SC Sister Vivian, w/o Luther Moyer, Denver, PA 10 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren buried: Millbach Cemetery, Millbach, PA Jun 1, 2001 Donald E. Lang, age 73 b. Jan 10, 1928 Brooklyn, NY d. May 31, 2001 Derry Township, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Eunice M. Lang s/o late Edward & Cecelia B. Tang [sic] Survivors: Daughter Diane J. Burylo, Palmyra Daughter Deborah E. Tarazi, Buffalo Grove, Illinois Sister Dorothy Hartman, Conago Park, California 5 grandchildren burial: Interment at convenience of family. Jun 1, 2001 Violet M. (nee Roshorn) Christeson, age 94 b. Dec 7, 1906 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 31, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA (Masonic Home) w/o late Harvey F. Houser, who died in 1945 w/o late Jack C. Christeson, who died in 1970 d/o late William & Sara (Dickson) Roshorn Survivors: Son Brig. Gen. Richard H. Houser, Jonestown Son William R. Houser, Bakersfield, California Daughter Janice M., w/o John Brennan, King of Prussia Sister Mildred Fisher, Cedar Haven 11 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren 6 great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Granddaughter Lori Houser Grandson R. Scott Houser Step-daughter Jacquelyn Christeson burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 2, 2001 Robert R. Reese Jr., age 85 b. Dec 28, 1915 Hyattsville, Maryland d. May 30, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 52years February, Betty J. (nee Ebur) Reese s/o late Robert R. Sr. & Letitia Reese Survivors: Daughter Bonita L., w/o Kenneth Battistelli, Lebanon Daughter Virginia L., w/o Robert P. Adams Jr., Lebanon Daughter Beverly A., w/o Dennis Cantrell, Lebanon Sister Letitia Petzelt, Drexel Hill 9 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sons Robert R. Reese III and Bruce A. Reese Grandson Todd Battistelli Great- Granddaughter Lauren Cantrell burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 2, 2001 Dorothy (nee Barth) Deppen, age 72 b. Apr 30, 1929 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 1, 2001 Hershey, PA w/o late Richard I. Deppen d/o late Joseph & Farie (nee Webb) Barth Survivors: Daughter Darlene Huber, Palmyra Daughter Dawn Miller, Palmyra Brother Stanley Barth, Orange Park, Florida Brother Lester Holstein, Huntington Beach, California Sister Catherine Intrieri, Middletown Sister Barbara H. Shields, Agnor, SC 3 grandchildren 1 great-granddaughter Preceded in death by: Sisters Annie Tacca and Josephine Wattai burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 2, 2001 Dennis L. Earhart Sr., age 49 b. Mar 9, 1952 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 31, 2001 Philadelphia, PA h/o Kathy M. (nee Klinger) Earhart s/o Ruth (nee Wenger) Earhart and the late Jacob Earhart Survivors: Son Dennis L. Earhart Jr., Lebanon Son Brock W. Earhart, Newmanstown Brother Jeffrey L. Earhart, Richland Brother Loren D. Earhart, Newmanstown 1 Granddaughter burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 2, 2001 Parker J. Forsyth Jr., age 86 b. Oct 4, 1914 Pittsburgh, PA d. May 31, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Elizabeth (nee Opalko) Forsyth s/o late Parker J. Forsyth Sr (no mothers name is listed!) Survivors: Daughter Carol Barrett, Pittsburgh Daughter Jeanie Bates, Pittsburgh Daughter Mary Ellen Diethorn, Pittsburgh Daughter Anna Marie Forsyth, Pittsburgh Son James Forsyth, Palmyra Son Richard Forsyth, Sacramento, CA 17 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Marilyn Barrett Son William Forsyth burial: St. Joseph's Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA Jun 2, 2001 Elizabeth R. Ursprung, age 80 b. Oct 13, 1920 West Catassauque, PA d. Jun 1, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Charles & Reina (nee Fry) Ursprung Survivors: Sister-in-law Evelyn Ursprung Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Florence McDonald Brothers William, Paul, Joseph, Allen and Elvin Ursprung burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 3, 2001 Dola H. (nee Barrett) Wurges, age 88 b. May 8, 1913 Beaverton, Michigan d. Jun 2, 2001 Cedar Haven, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Joseph F. Wurges, who died in 1987 d/o late Carl I. & Mattie (nee Ross) Barrett Survivors: Son Gary Wurges, Tacoma, Washington Son Mark Wurges, Lima, Ohio Son Robert Wurges, Myerstown Son Joseph Wurges, Lebanon 10 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren She was the last of her immediate family. burial: Mt Hope Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 3, 2001 John B. Long, age 70 b. Jan 12, 1931 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Norma M. (nee Wolfe) Long, to whom he would have been married 50 years on Sept 9. S/o late Elmer R. & Vallie R. (nee Bennetch) Long Survivors: Son Jeffrey C. Long, Myerstown Brother Nelson N. Long, Myerstown Sister Dorothy M. Bashore, Mt. Aetna Sister Violet T. Salem, Myerstown Sister Betty J., w/o Harry Foulk, Myerstown Sister Della A., w/o Harry Zimmerman, Lewes DE Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Charles R. Long & Elmer H. "Duke" Long burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 3, 2001 Violet M. (nee Roshorn) Houser Christeson, age 94 b. Dec 7, 1906 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 31, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA (Masonic Home) w/o late Harvey F. Houser, who died in 1945 w/o late Jack C. Christeson, who died in 1970 d/o late William & Sara (nee Dickson) Roshorn Survivors: Son Brig. Gen. Richard H. Houser, Jonestown Son William R. Houser, Bakersfield, CA Daughter Janice M., w/o John Brennan, King of Prussia Sister Mildred Fisher, Cedar Haven (Lebanon, PA) 11 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren 6 great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Granddaughter Lori Houser Grandson R. Scott Houser Step-daughter Jacquelyn Christeson burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 4, 2001 Harry V. Sides, age 78 (repeated Jun 5, 2001) b. date not listed d. Jun 1, 2001 burial: not listed. Jun 4, 2001 John B. Long, age 70 b. Jan 12, 1931 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 50 years, Sept 9, 2000, Norma M. (nee Wolfe) Long s/o late Elmer R. & Vallie M. (nee Bennetch) Long Survivors: Son Jeffrey C. Long, Myerstown Brother Nelson N. Long, Myerstown Sister Dorothy M. Bashore, Mt. Aetna Sister Violet T. Salem, Myerstown Sister Betty J., w/o Harry Foulk, Myerstown Sister Della A., w/o Harry Zimmerman, Lewes, DE Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Charles R. Long and Elmer H. "Duke" Long burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 4, 2001 Dola H. (nee Barrett) Wurges, age 88 b. May 8, 1913 Beaverton, Michigan d. Jun 2, 2001 Cedar Haven, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Joseph F. Wurges, who died in 1987 d/o late Carl L. & Mattie (nee Ross) Barrett Survivors: Son Gary, h/o Delores Wurges, Tacoma, Washington Son Mark, h/o Naomi Wurges, Lima, OH Son Robert, h/o Brenda Wurges, Myerstown Son Joseph Wurges, Lebanon 10 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren She was the last of her immediate family. burial: Mt Hope Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 4, 2001 Glen M. Adams, age 82 b. Oct 11, 1918 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jun 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 59 years, Grace (nee Ney) Adams s/o late Chester & Edna (nee Unger) Adams Survivors: Son James M., h/o Carmelita Adams Brother Willard Bonawitz, Cornwall 2 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughters Ann Elizabeth Adams and Linda Lou Adams Sister Fern Miller burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jun 4, 2001 Margaret L. (nee Light) Painter, age 84 b. Sep 20, 1916 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 2, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John J. Painter d/o late Ralph D. & Emma L. (nee Reed) Light Survivors: Brother Ralph D. Light, Lebanon A nieces and 2 nephews burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA June 4, 2001 Violet (nee Milovich) Grose, age 69 b. Nov 6, 1931 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 3, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o late William F. Grose, who died Jun 5, 1966 d/o late John & Annie (nee Horvat) Milovich Survivors: Daughter Kathy Grose, Myerstown Son Dan, h/o Eileen Grose, Lebanon Granddau Jennifer Grose, Lebanon Grandson Jeremy Grose, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by several brothers and sisters burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 4, 2001 Pearl D. (nee Schrum) Sourwine, age 59 b. Mar 29, 1942 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 2, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o late William Ray Sourwine who died November 1999. D/o late Harry & Aurora Schrum Survivors: Son William Lee, h/o Polly Sourwine, Lebanon Son Robert Frederick Sourwine and his companion Jessica Lynn Deitz, Lebanon Sister Fern Gangaway, Lebanon Brother Donald Brandt, Canada 3 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Harry W. Sourwine Brother Leo Brandt Sister Faye Brandt burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 5, 2001 Denis W. Hoke, age 69 b. Nov 15, 1931 Spring Grove, York Co. PA d. Jun 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 44 years in Dec 2000, Nancy H. (nee Hill) Hoke s/o late William G. & Roxie (nee Bortner) Hoke Survivors: Son Kenneth, h/o Linda Hoke, Philadelphia Son Karl Hoke, Philadelphia Son Kevin Hoke, Willow Grove Daughter Kathleen Hoke, Columbus, Ohio Daughter Karen, w/o Allan Lesser, Bethesda, Maryland Sister Dorothy Delasin, Camp Hill Sister Drusilla Hoke, Pittsburgh Sister Delia Gladfelter, Baltimore, Maryland Sister D'Etta Tracy, West Palm Beach, FL Sister Dona Warner, Hanover Brother Dale Hoke, Thomasville 2 grandchildren number of nieces and nephews burial: Roth's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Spring Grove, PA Jun 5, 2001 Elsie V. (nee Miller) Laubenstein, age 91 b. Sep 6, 1909 Robesonia, Berks Co. PA d. Jun 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Elmer Miller and w/o late Robert H. Laubenstein d/o late Isaac M. & Sallie (nee Putt) Miller Survivors: Daughter Anna Lehman, Lebanon Daughter Roberta McAlvy, Cedar Lake, Indiana 12 grandchildren 30 great-grandchildren 17 great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Helen Miller Step-sons Willard Laubenstein and Carl Laubenstein Brothers Frank Miller, Miles Miller, Will Miller Sister Katie Kahl burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jun 5, 2001 Lela R. (nee Hoover) Marzolf, age 88 b. Jul 2, 1912 Cumberland Co. PA d. Jun 4, 2001 Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA s/o late Rev. Gerald M. Marzolf, who died Jul 17, 1988 d/o late Samuel J. & Abbie (nee Myers) Hoover Survivors: Daughter Grace Smith, Jonestown Son Robert Marzolf, Akron, Ohio Son Chester Marzolf, Chambersburg Brother Samuel Hoover, Mt. Holly Springs 6 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren burial: Church of God Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jun 5, 2001 Catherine S. "Cass" (nee Spancake) Heinbach, age 74 b. Jan 13, 1927 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jun 4, 2001 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o 52 years, Oscar K. Heinbach d/o late Elmer L. & Maude L. (nee Luckenbill) Spancake Survivors: Daughter Ann Herring, Pine Grove Daughter Jan Haller, Lititz Brother Lee Spancake, Sunbury 2 grandchildren 1 great-grandchildren burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jun 5, 2001 Jerry H. "The Concrete Man" Wise , age 67 b. Aug 17, 1933 Bachmanville, PA d. Jun 2, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Arlene B. (nee Hostetter) Wise s/o late Willie O. & Anna R. (nee Albert) Wise Survivors: Daughter Joey G. Behney, Palmyra Sister Patricia A., w/o William Garber, Palmyra Step-son Robert I., h/o Joann Sells, Palmyra Step-daughter Barbara, w/o Robert Witmer, Palmyra Brother Fred, w/o Lorraine Wise, Palmyra 4 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Fay Garosi and Shirley Gingrich Brothers Robert Wise and William Wise burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 5, 2001 Harry V. Sides, age 78 b. date not listed Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jun 1, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 54 years in February, Fay J. (nee Miller) Sides s/o late Harry B. & Elsie (nee Moyer) Sides Survivors: Son Gregory R., h/o Sharon M. (nee Kuhlman) Sides, Mt. Gretna Son Stuart G., h/o Nancy (nee Baum) Sides, Salem, OH Son Jeffrey L., h/o Sue (nee Gettler) Sides, Lebanon Daughter Barbara J., w/o Kevin P. Berry, Mt. Gretna Sister Arlene, w/o Harlan Steffy, Manheim Sister Mildred Graybeal, Manheim Sister Betty Root, Manheim 7 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild Preceded in death by: Brother Lincoln Sides burial: not listed. Jun 5, 2001 Howard G. Livering, age 70 b. Jan 11, 1931 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 4, 2001 Lebanon, PA s/o late Howard G. Livering Sr & Martha Mary (nee English) Livering Survivors: Several nieces and cousins Long-time companion Beverly A. Bast, Lebanon burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 5, 2001 Edward B. Golembewski, age 78 b. not listed location not listed d. Jun 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Dora Ernestine (nee Wilson) Golembewski parents are not listed! Survivors: Daughter Deborah A., w/o Gary Gates, Myerstown Daughter Kim M. Lutz, Richland Son Edward B. Golembewski, York Son Kenneth D. Golembewski, Lebanon Son Joseph A., h/o Dawn Golembewski, Lebanon Sister Margaret Dowhower, Lebanon Brother Joseph Golembewski, Lebanon 11 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Chester Haverneck and Charles Golembewski burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 5, 2001 Ruth M. (nee Darr) Cocker, age 71 b. Mar 1, 1930 Hoboken, NJ d. Jun 3, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o James R. Cocker, with whom she would have celebrated 41 years of marriage June 4 d/o late Alfred & Emma (nee Michalzik) Darr Survivors: Daughter Karen Smith, St. Albans, Vermont Daughter Joanne Berko, Newtown, Connecticut Son Bruce Cocker, Buckingham Son Thomas Cocker, Fairfield, Connecticut Son Robert Cocker, Stowe, Vermont Preceded in death by: Sister Edith O'Hara burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, (East Hanover Twp). Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 5, 2001 Margaret I. (nee Poorman) Shaver, age 84 b. Nov 25, 1916 Minersville, PA d. May 30, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o 64 years, Jason H. Shaver d/o late William & Cora (nee Lingle) Poorman Survivors: Daughter Louise M. Talaber, Hershey Brother Robert Poorman, Palmyra Brother Harold Poorman, Palmyra Brother William Poorman, Harrisburg Sister Joanne Bennetch, Hershey 2 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 5, 2001 Lloyd A. Boyer Sr., age 68 b. not listed Jackson Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 29, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Edith J. (nee Gettle) Boyer with whom he would have celebrated 50 years on Aug 4 s/o late LeRoy F. & Fannie E. (nee Bordner) Boyer Survivors: Son Lloyd A. Jr., h/o Gloria Boyer, Myerstown Son Ricky, h/o Brenda Boyer, Pine Grove Daughter Sandy, w/o Rod Keller, Frystown Daughter Bobbie, w/o Ronnie Wise, Lebanon Daughter Lori A. Boyer, Lebanon Daughter Linda, w/o Ronnie Dove, Fredericksburg Daughter Karen, w/o Bob Smith, Jonestown Brother Harry Boyer, Ephrata Sister Betty Bressler, Rehrersburg 13 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren burial: Zion "Goshert's" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 6, 2001 Agnes H. (nee Brent) Rudegair, age 72 b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 2, 2001 Camden NJ w/o late Peter C. Rudegeair. Parents are not listed. Patient, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camdem NJ Resident, Willingboro NJ Graduate, 1947, Lebanon High School Member, Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Willingboro NJ Volunteered, Rancocas Hospital, Willingboro NJ Survivors: Son Greg Rudegeair, Willingboro NJ Daughter Debbie, w/o John Holzinger, Berlin, CT Brother William Brent, Lebanon Sister Josephine Haas, Lebanon Two grandchildren And other relatives Burial: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Burlington NJ Jun 6, 2001 Miriiam R. (nee Woodward) "Mim" Sheetz, age 82 b. Apr 13, 1919 Orrtanna, Adams Co. PA d. Jun 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John Randolph Sheetz, who died Sep 19, 1979. D/o late Edward & Cora (nee Lauer) Woodward Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Lebanon PA Retired sales clerk, Boscov's, Lebanon Life member, Goodwill Fire Co., Myerstown Life member, Rescue Fire Co., Mt. Aetna Survivors: Son Gordon R. Sheetz, Annville Daughter Dawn F., w/o Michael Smith, Lebanon Brother Dale Woodward, Chambersburg Brother Glenn Woodward, Orrtanna Five grandchildren Six great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 6, 2001 Gerald L. Lentz, age 44 b. Mar 3, 1957 Chicago, Cook Co. IL d. Jun 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o Ruth Miller Mach & the late Ervin Lentz step-son of Virgil Mach. resident, Lebanon PA Navy veteran Survivors: Brother Dennis G. Lentz, Camp Hill Brother Terry M. Mack Sr., Lebanon Sister Shirley M. Wilson, Palmyra Companion Sylvia Bell, Jonestown Two nephews. One nicee. burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover township, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 6, 2001 J. Mark Lentz, age 79 b. Feb 13, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 4, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA s/o late Jacob O. & Ida (nee Groh) Lentz patient, Reading Hospital & Medical Center, Reading PA resident, Wyomissing PA Graduate, 1939, Lebanon High School Graduate, 1941, Pierce Business School Army veteran of WW2 President/partner, Lentz Milling Co., 59 years, retired Jul 2000. Survivors: Sister Arlene R. Lentz, Wyomissing Sister Edith J. Fauber, Maplewood NJ Sister Anna Kathryn Klett, Lebanon Brother Henry G. Lentz, Wyomissing Seven nieces and nephews. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 6, 2001 Dorothy M. (nee Miller) Cassel, age 81 b. Nov 13, 1919 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 5, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Gerald S. Cassel d/o late Harvey & Stella (nee Boltz) Miller patient, Hershey Medical Center resident, Palmyra PA former employer, Seltzer's Bologna Co., Palmyra Graduate, Palmyra High School Member, Mountain View Bible Church, Hummelstown Survivors: Son Gerry S. Cassel, Palmyra Daughter Teresa A. Groff, Cornwall Daughter Donna J. Keefe, Boca Raton FL Seven grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover township, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 7, 2001 Richard L. Kelley, age 64 b. Sep 22, 1935 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 5, 2001 Loysville, PA h/o late Helen M. (nee Keffer) Kelley s/o late Richard m. & Elizabeth (nee Ricker) Kelley Survivors: Son Patrick M. Kelley, Middletown Son Michael P. Kelley, Loysville Daughter Coleen M. Garced, Rockledge, FL Daughter Margaret J. Santiago, New Jersey Sister Judith Fulk, Harrisbug Sister Nancy Eiceman, Harrisburg Brother Richard B. Kelley, Lebanon 13 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Richard J. Kelley in 1988 Sisters Bernice King in 1987 and Joan Kelley in 1934 burial: Salem Reformed Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 7, 2001 Ruth M. (nee Darr) Cocker, age 71 b. Mar 1, 1930 Hoboken, NJ d. Jun 3, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o James R. Cocker, with whom she would have celebrated 41 years of marriage on June 4 d/o late Alfred & Emma (Nee Michalzik) Darr Survivors: Daughter Karen Smiht, St. Albans, VT Daughter Joanne Berko, Newtown, CT Son Bruce Cocker, Buckingham Son Thomas Cocker, Fairfield CT Son Robert Cocker, Stowe VT 5 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Edith O'Hara burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover township, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 7, 2001 Alfred Mark "Fritz" Fernsler, age 75 b. Apr 23, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 5, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o late Betty (nee Souillard) Fernsler, who died in 1993 s/o late Allen & Katie Fernsler of Lebanon. His family owned a far on land that later became the Lebanon VA Medical Center and South Hills Park. Survivors: Daughter Linda, w/o James A. Krall, Myerstown Daughter Gail Monismith, Enola Sister Edith Long, Lebanon A Grandson Preceded in death by: Brothers Adam Fernsler and David Fernsler Sisters Ruth Fernsler and Naomi Fernsler burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 7, 2001 Bettye J. (nee Pike) Keller, age 80 b. Sep 7, 1920 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 4, 2001 Harvey, LA w/o late Robert S. Keller, who died in 1980 d/o late Lloyd & Josephine (nee Putt) Pike Formerly of Cleona & Harrisburg PA Survivors: Sister Ella Kreider, Harrisburg Sister Carrie, w/o Seymour Lehrich, Bullhead City, Arizona Son Thomas G. Keller, Hinckley, Ohio Son Christopher P. Keller, Kenner, LA Daughter Wold, of Harvey, LA with whom she resided 4 grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover township, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 7, 2001 George L. "Buddy" Uhrich, age 76 b. May 9, 1925 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 6, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 53 years on March 27, Lila J. (nee Hoffman) Uhrich s/o late George S. & Helen R. (nee Swanger) Uhrich Survivors: Son Scott, h/o Alice Uhrich, Reading Son Todd Uhrich, Myerstown Daughter Sherri, w/o Mike Keppley, Womelsdorf Daughter Nan, w/o Pastor Michael Kennan, Johnstown, NY Brother Emile Uhrich, Myerstown Brother Donald, h/o Jean Uhrich, Myerstown 14 grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover township, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 8, 2001 Alice Emma (nee Trautman) Knapp Harris, age 85 b. Aug 24, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 1, 2001 Colorado Springs, Colorado w/o late Alvin C. Knapp, who died Feb 9, 1979 w/o late Herbert C. Harris d/o late Clayton M. & Mary Rebecca (nee Hain) Trautman "She married Alvin C. Knapp, May 11, 1935 and move to Spain with her daughter's family when he passed away in 1979. After 18 months in Spain, she moved to Colorado Springs to be near her daughter. While there, she met and married Herbert C. Harris on Mar 11, 1982. She will be remembered for her delicious candy (Knapp's Home of Fine Candy) she and husband made while they lived in Pennsylvania. . . and for being the organist at Zoar Lutheran Church, Mt. Zion". Survivors: Son Alvin R. Knapp, Acworth, GA Daughter Nancy A. Orner, Colorado Springs, CO Daughter Patsy A. Sandy, Fairborn, OH Step-children Terry Harris, Darrel Harris and Lila An Ensign 8 grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren 9 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Russell A. Knapp Brothers Hardie Trautman, Arthur Trautman and Eugene Trautman burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, PA Jun 8, 2001 Glenn Eugene Dietz, age 69 b. Apr 30, 1932 Reistville, PA d. Jun 6, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 7 years in October 2000, M. Lucinda (nee Schreiber) Dietz s/o late Carl F. & M. Ethel (nee Carr) Dietz Survivors: Sister Vi D. Carr, Selinsgrove Niece & Nephew burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 8, 2001 Ethel M. (nee Martin) Wentling, age 87 b. Jan 25, 1914 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 6, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late George B. Wentling d/o late Joseph W. & Bertha (nee Fertig) Martin Survivors: Sister Lucille Shroyer, Palmyra 2 grandchildren (girls) a Great-grandson Preceded in death by: Son George M. Wentling Brother Roy K. Martin Sisters Orpha Meyer and Mayanna Nation burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 8, 2001 Bettye J. (nee Pike) Keller, age 80 (correction) b. Sep 7, 1920 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 4, 2001 Harvey, LA w/o late Robert S. Keller, who died in 1980 s/o late Lloyd & Josephine (nee Putt) Pike survivors: Sister Ella Kreider, Harrisburg Sister Carrie, w/o Seymour Lehrich, Bullhead City, Arizona Son Thomas G. Keller, Hinckley, Ohio Son Christopher P. Keller, Kenner, LA Daughter Kim, w/o Tim Wold, Harvey LA with whom she lived. 4 grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 9, 2001 Charles "Chock" L. Funck, age 79 b. Jan 22, 1922 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 7, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 42 years Lillian M. (nee Hutchinson) Funck s/o late John & Ruth (nee Miller) Funck Survivors: Step-son Ray Young, Myerstown Step-grandson Step-great grandson Sister Marion Wood, Myerstown Sister Dorothy, w/o Jessee Shenk, Annville Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Step-grandson burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 9, 2001 Larry D. Boyer, age 49 b. Mau 7, 1952 no location mentioned d. Jun 7, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Bonnie (nee Chadwick) Boyer s/o late Lloyd & Dorothy Boyer Survivors: Daughter Georgette Boyer, Lebanon Daughter Dorothy Derr Boyer, Lebanon Brother Richard Boyer, Jonestown Brother Thomas Wagner, Lebanon Brother Howard Simmons, Schaefferstown Sister Verna Geesaman, Schaefferstown Preceded in death by: Brother Carl Boyer burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 9, 2001 Violet L. (nee Wenrich) Wartluft, age 69 b. date not listed Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 7 2001 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA w/o 47 years, Isaac F. Wartluft d/o late Leroy & Lydia (nee Martin) Wenrich Survivors: Son Dennis L., h/o Donna (nee Lausch) Wartluft, Ephrata Son David L. Wartluft, Ephrata Son Douglas E., h/o Patricia (nee Snow) Wartluft, Ephrata A Granddaughter Brother Wayne Wenrich, Stevens PA Brother Walter, h/o Josephine (nee Firestone) Wenrich, Ephrata Sister Trudy, w/o Richard Bichard, Stevens, PA Preceded in death by: Brothers Reuben & James Wenrich burial: Voganville Union Cemetery, West Earl Township, Lancaster Co. PA Jun 9, 2001 Francis B. Simon, age 68 b. Oct 19, 1932 Ligonier, PA d. Jun 8, 2001 Palmrya, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Lois B. Simon s/o late Maurice & Mary (nee Dubois) Simon Survivors: Daughter Christine Kashella, Linglestown Sister Betty Brant, Ligonier Sister Peggy Castell, Grensburg Brother David Simon, Ligonier Brother James Simon, Ligonier A grandchild Preceded in death by: Daughter Katherine Phillips burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N. Londonderry Township (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA Jun 9, 2001 Emma Catherine (nee Deitz) Caldwell, age49 b. Jan 29, 1952 location is not listed d. Jun 7, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o William S. & Catherine G. (nee Hartman) Deitz Survivors: Son Shane C. Callahan and his wife Gwen, East Petersburg Brother John W. Deitz, Lebanon A niece A nephew burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 9, 2001 Margaret A. (nee Reigle) Stover, age 81 b. Jun 21, 1919 Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 8, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA (Masonic Home) w/o P. Richard Stover d/o late John & Edna (nee Stoudt) Reigle Survivors: Two grand-daughters 4 great-grandchildren burial: Stoverdale Cemetery, Derry Township (Hershey Area), Dauphin Co. PA Jun 9, 2001 John Elias Keller, age 72 b. Aug 23, 1928 Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 8, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mary a. (nee Shott) Keller s/o late George E. & Dorothy K. (nee Miller) Keller Survivors: Son Edwin O. Keller, Schaefferstown Son Richard A. Keller, Camp Hill Son Randy L. Keller, Jonestown 9 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Brother Warren G. Keller, Lebanon Brother William A. Keller, West Lebanon Preceded in death by: Son John E. Keller Jr. Sister Loretta Keller burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 9, 2001 Clyde 'Skip' A. Binner, age 89 b. May 7, 1912 location not mentioned d. Jun 7, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 38 years, Catherine (nee Springborn) Binner s/o late Howard & Mamie (nee Bachman) Binner Survivors: Daughter Cathy, w/o Barry Bossler, Lebanon Step-son John Bush, Lebanon Step-son Raymond Bush, Lebanon Step-son Larry Bush, Lebanon Several grandchildren Several great-grandchildren Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Ethel Heisey, Helen Harding and Pauline Kuntz burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 10, 2001 Edna (nee Jenkins) Carmean, age 97 b. May 7, 1904 Joppa, Ohio d. Jun 6, 2001 N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o D. Clark Carmean, with whom she would have celebrated 71 years, Jun 23, 2001. D/o late George M & Helen E. (nee Knight) Jenkins. Resident, United Christian Church Home, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Former resident, Hill Farm Retirement Home, Annville Registered nurse, Sandusky Ohio, in 1926 Moved to Annville in 1933, when her husband joined the music faculty of Lebanon Valley College, Annville as an instructor of music education and string instruments. She was hired by the college and held several positions, including: secretary for the music department 1944-45. Secretary for the admissions office 1949-1952. Staff assistant in the President's office 1961-62 Executive secretary for the centennial celebration of the college, 1962-67 Staff assistant in public relations 1967-1969 Editor/writer for the Alumni Review, college historian Graduate, 1959, Lebanon Valley College, Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Honorary doctor of humane letters from the college in 1985. Along with her husband, Member, College's Laureate Society for their philanthropy in excess of a million dollars to the college They were also benefactors for Cuewe Pehelle, a statue commissioned for campus created by New York sculptor Audrey Flack. The area where the statue is located was named Carmean Plaza in the couple's honor. She was a co-chair of LVC's "Toward 2001" campaign. She helped to establish the D. Clark & Edna J. Carmean Distinguished Chair in Music (1997), and the Carmean String Ensemble Scholoarship (1982) for LVC students interested in studying and performing string music She wrote the historical novel, The Blue-eyed Six (published in 1974 and 1981), recounting the local 19th century murder trail and hangings. She was the editor and research director for Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Ð A History, published for the nation's bicentennial in 1976. Provided much of the historical research for Lebanon Valley College: A Centennial History, by Paul Wallace. Published, Nine Men on the Bench (1994), a book detailing the first 100 years in the Lebanon County Court System. Authored three historically set musical dramas: Sauerkraut & Boston Beans (performed in 1956). Sandusky Brown (performed 1982). The Baron of Steigel Town. Published, Uncle P hil and the Rebbies (1989), a book based on the Civil War diaries her great- uncle. At the time of her death, she had been working on her memoirs, which she titled "Rear View". Received, Distinguished Alumni Award from LVC in 1998. Received, Alumni Association Citation, 1985. Member, American Society of Composers Member, American Society of Authors Member, American Society of Persons (ASCAP) Member, Sigma Alpha Iota, an honorary music fraternity Member, Psi Chi, a national honor society in psychology. Member, Annville United Methodist Church Former church organist. Survivors: Five nephews and a niece. Burial: location is not listed. Jun 10, 2001 Lillian Estelle Snyder, age 92 b. date not listed Lavelle, PA d. Jun 7, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late John H. & Minnie (nee Strohecker) Snyder resident, Cornwall Manor Healthcare Center, Cornwall PA former resident, Lancaster, PA certified registered nurse, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Maryland former instructor, Reading Hospital School of Nursing, until moving to Massachusetts. Moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1956. Employed, Merck Co. Inc. until her retirement, 1971 After 1971, moved to Lancaster. Volunteered North Museum & Lancaster Historical Society until moving to Cornwall Manor, 1990. Graduate, Ashland High School Graduate, Reading Hospital School of Nursing Member, First United Methodist Church, Lancaster Member, churches' Bethany Circle and United Methodist Women Attended Cornwall Methodist Church 50 year member, Howard Chapter 530 Order of Easter Star of Baltimore member, Silver Threads member, AARP Survivors: Nieces and nephews. She was the last of her immediate family. Burial location is not mentioned. Jun 10, 2001 Daniel J. Uhrich, age 79 b. Dec 19, 1921 E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 9, 2001 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA s/o late D. Valentine & L. Stella (nee Hetrick) Uhrich resident, Lebanon PA Army veteran WW2 Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Grantville Survivors: Sister Helen L. Uhrich, Elizabethtown Sister Martha Peiffer, Lancaster Sister Ruth U. Shreffler, Palmyra Sister Elenore U. Barnhart, Middletown Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Jun 10, 2001 Thelma A. (nee Christ) Grimes, age 84 b. May 4, 1917 Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA d. Jun 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles F. Grimes d/o late Dawson & Mae (nee Sechrist) Christ patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA resident, Fredericksburg, PA with her husband, owned/operated Grimes Poultry, Fredericksburg (currently Pennfield Farms) attended, St. John's United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg enjoyed gardening and loved to read. Survivors: Son Kenneth C., h/o Mary Grimes, Jonestown Son Neal C., h/o Jean Grimes, Fredericksburg Son Larry L., h/o Betty Grimes, Lebanon Daughter Gail E., w/o Jack Herr, Fredericksburg 11 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Glenn R. Grimes, "and after his death she adopted his sons Ð Dwayne Grimes and Travis Grimes, both are survivors". Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 11, 2001 Kathryn A. (nee Wiegner) Lydic, age 58 b. Jun 2, 1943 Bethlehem PA d. Jun 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late J. Robert & Catherine (nee Wisser) Wiegner resident, Lebanon PA teacher, Intermediate Unit 13, Cornwall-Lebanon School District member, Lebanon Church of the Brethren member, National Education Association member, PA State Education Association. Survivors: Daughter Suzanne K., w/o Dmitri V. Ponferov, Columbus OH Brother James R. Wiegner, England A nephew. Burial: Bethlehem Memorial Park, Bethlehem, PA Jun 11, 2001 Cynthia G. (nee Gallagher) Arndt, age 58 b. Mar 14, 1943 Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA d. Jun 9, 2001 State College, Centre Co. PA w/o James E. Arndt d/o Marian (nee Klinger) Gallagher and the late Dr. James T. Gallagher patient, Centre Community Hospital, State College, PA resident, Spring Mills PA member, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Spring Mills PA Graduate, 1961, Palmyra High School Pursuing a degree in anthropology at Penn State Enjoyed gardening. Survivors: Daughter Jennifer L. Chaky, Lincoln NE Son Brian E. Arndt, Shamokin Son Andrew T. Arndt, State College Son Patrick J. Arndt, Spring Mills Sister Susan G. Myers, Hummelstown Brother Michael J. Gallagher, Spring Mills Three grandchildren Burial location is not listed. Jun 11, 2001 Arlene Y. (nee Yingst) Koch, age 78 b. Jun 22, 1922 Shellsville, PA d. Jun 9, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Kermit V. Koch d/o late Harry & Mary (nee Pieffer) Yingst patient, Hershey Medical Center resident, Palmyra PA retired, Hershey Foods. Member, Bethany United Methodist Church, Palmyra Member, Bethany's Men's and Ladies Bible Class and Missionary Circle. Member, Palmyra 402 Order of Eastern Star Member, Sojourners Club, Hershey Member, Senior Citizens, Palmyra Member, Chocolate Worker's Local Union 464. Survivors: Daughter Linda M. Weigle, Hummelstown Brother Merle Yingst, Colorado Brother Richard Yingst, Linglestown Sister Elsie Shellehammer, Shickshinny Sister Eva Umberger, Hershey Sister Marie Weit, Palmyra A granddaughter burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover township, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 11, 2001 Joseph M. Hirsch, age 67 b. Aug 8, 1933 Bradford PA d. Jun 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Marilyn "Chip" (nee Berman) Hirsch s/o late David & Tess (nee Marks) Hirsch resident, Lebanon PA retired, sales management in business and legal publications. Army veteran 1954 Ð 1956. Member, Mt. Gretna United Methodist Church Past president, Demolay. Survivors: Son Michael Lee Hirsch, Phoenix AZ Preceded in death by: Brother Larry Hirsch burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover township, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 11, 2001 Thelma A. (nee Christ) Grimes, age 84 b. May 4, 1917 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles F. Grimes d/o late Dawson & Mae (nee Sechrist) Christ patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA resident, Fredericksburg, PA with her husband, owned/operated Grimes Poultry, Fredericksburg (currently Pennfield Farms) attended, St. John's United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg enjoyed gardening and loved to read. Survivors: Son Kenneth C., h/o Mary Grimes, Jonestown Son Neal C., h/o Jean Grimes, Fredericksburg Son Larry L., h/o Betty Grimes, Lebanon Daughter Gail E., w/o Jack Herr, Fredericksburg 11 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Glenn R. Grimes, "and after his death she adopted his sons Ð Dwayne Grimes and Travis Grimes, both are survivors". Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 11, 2001 Colette C. (nee Carroll) Whalen, age 47 b. Jun 4, 1954 Jamaica, NY d. Jun 10, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Peter M. Whalen d/o Helena (nee Schneider) Carroll and the late Frank M. Carroll. Patient, Harrisburg Hospital Resident, Middletown PA Member, PA & NY nurses association Enjoyed writing and swimming. Survivors: Daughter Megan Whalen, Middletown Brother John Carroll, Grantville Sister Kathy Carroll, New York Sister Margaret Carroll, Grantville A niece Three nephews. burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover township, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 11, 2001 Larry E. Moyer, age 40 b. Jul 21, 1960 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 10, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Lucille (nee Fitting) Moyer and the late Kenneth W. Moyer patient, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg resident, Mifflintown PA mechanic, H. & S. Towing, Harrisburg social member, Shellsville VFW member, former Juniata River Angler's Association enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading and NASCAR races. Survivors: Companion Bettylou Rowles, Mifflintown Daughter Tabitha Moyer, California Daughter Tamera Moyer, California Sister Sandra Alleman, Elliottsburg Sister Shirley Sanders, Gettysburg Sister Linda Ogurcak, Grantville Preceded in death by: Brother Kenneth Moyer Sister Susan Nelson Burial: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Jun 11, 2001 Ruth A. (nee Seaman) Aalgaard, age 76 b. Jul 31, 1924 location not listed d. Jun 8, 2001 Grand Forks ND s/o Leonard Aalgaard, married 57 years, married in 1943, Baltimore, MD. D/o late Thomas & Bertha (nee Hetrick) Seaman Patient, Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND Resident, Grand Forks ND Raised and educated in Lebanon County PA Previous resident, Ono PA Moved to Grand Forks ND in 1951, where she worked for Tufte Manor & Valley Memorial Home Almonte. She made quilts and crafts for the children in the hospital. Survivors: Daughter Beverly, w/o George Radabaugh, Portsmouth OH Daughter Patricia Hanson,, w/o Louis Sanchez, Henderson NV Daughter Louise Erickson, w/o Brian Ernst, Chaska, MN Son Richard, h/o Barbara Aalgaard, Erskine, MN Sister Mildred Gussler, Annville Sister Grace Kline, Annville Sister Elsie, w/o Ralph Goss, Grantville Sister Ivah, w/o Robert Parmer, Grantville Nine grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Infant daughter Sister Mary Brothers John, Benjamin and Edgar Burial: Faith Lutheran Cemetery, Hannaford, ND1 Jun 11, 2001 Catherine P. (nee Ream) Pyles, age 72 b. Apr 3, 1929 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 10, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o James G. Pyles Sr. d/o late Joseph & Sara (nee Matterness) Ream patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Lebanon PA member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon avid bingo player enjoyed Rehobeth Beach, Delaware Survivors: Son James G. Jr., h/o Joanne Pyles, Lebanon Daughter Rosemary, w/o Carl A. Thierwechter Sr., Lebanon Daughter Nancy M. Houser, Lebanon Daughter Bonnie L. Rabold, Myerstown Brother John Ream, Lebanon Brother Larry Ream, Lebanon Brother Robert Ream, Lebanon Brother Edmond Ream, Lebanon Sister Ann Moore, Lebanon Sister Patsy Baeckert, Lebanon Five grandchildren A great-grandchild Preceded in death by: A grandson Brothers Joseph Ream, Richard Ream and James Ream Sisters Elizabeth Hoffman & Louella Kalbach burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover township, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 11, 2001 Joseph F. Mowery II, age 44 b. Dec 31, 1956 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 10, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Georgianna S. (nee Weirich) Mowery s/o Joseph & Toni (nee Colom) Mowery two-and-a-half year battle with Cancer. Patient, Hershey Medical Center Resident, Lebanon PA Owner of United Express Delivery, Harrisburg Airport Graduate, 1975, Bishop McDevitt High School Graduate, 1979, St. Mary's College. Avid fisherman Council member for the Republican Party Member, St. Mary's Church. Survivors: Son Andrew S. Mowery, Lebanon Sister Maria Pierce, Elizabethtown Sister Imelda Willoughby, South Carolina Sister Ann Waggoner, Mechanicsburg Brother Michael Mowery, Harrisburg Brother Patrick Mowery, Harrisburg Several nieces and nephews. Burial at convenience of family and location is not listed Jun 12, 2001 Henry R. Ditzler, age 73 b. Mar 21, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 11, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Lucille C. (nee Checket) Ditzler s/o late Barge M. & Beatrice (nee Keller) Ditzler patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Lebanon City, PA retired employee, Bell Telephone Marine Veteran of WW2 Member, St. Mary's Church Member, Steelstown Gunning Club Avid hunter, fisherman and archer. Survivors: Daughter Barbara J. w/o Donald Koons, Lebanon Daughter Karen M., w/o David T. Engle, Lebanon Son Timothy M., h/o Beth A. Ditzler, Lebanon Son Brendon A., h/o Stephanie K. Ditzler, Wilkes-Barre Son Stephen D., h/o Marla A. Ditzler, Colebrook Son Ken R. Ditzler, Fredericksburg Son Robert A. and fiancŽ, S. Martina, Quentin Sister Lois Coleman, Manheim Sister Betty Clouser, Lebanon 13 grandchildren a great-granddaughter three nieces and two nephews. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 12, 2001 Claude David Reed, age 81 b. Jan 5, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 10, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Kathryn H. (nee Houser) Reed, married 57 years, Nov 2000. S/o late Claude Daniel & Anna B. (nee Buck) Reed Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon Resident, Lebanon City PA Retired field engineer, former Bethlehem Steel Corp. Lebanon Army veteran, WW2 having been wounded in Italy Received Purple Heart Member, Bethany United Methodist Church, Lebanon Member, Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 F & AM Member, Weidle Royal Arch Chapter 197 Member, Hermit Commandery 24 Knights Templar Member, Traveler's Protective Association Post E Charter member, Friendship Fire Co. Graduate, 1938, Lebanon High School Survivors: Daughter Suzanne K., w/o Theodore Schafebook, Lebanon Sister Mary Jean White, Lebanon Sister Dorothy M. Reed, Lebanon Three grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Two nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother James F. Reed, who died May 22, 1982 Niece Paula Jean Widger, who died Aug 4, 1996. burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 12, 2001 Pearline A. (nee Royer) Bender, age 91 b. Apr 12, 1910 Kleinfeltersville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 10, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harry P. Bender d/o late Harvey & Mabel (nee Himmelberger) Royer patient, ManorCare, Lebanon PA former resident, Stevens Towers, Lebanon City PA retired packer, 38 years, San Georgio, Lebanon Survivors: Son Earl, h/o Mary Bender, Fredericksburg Son Harold, h/o Linda Bender, Lebanon Sister Isabell Peiffer, Lititz Sister Mary Royer, Texas Sister Lillian Detorie, Baltimore MD Eight grandchildren Eight great-grandchildren Two great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Anna Bender Sisters Martha Wike & Dorothy Miller Brothers Elwood Royer & Paul Royer Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 14, 2001 Sarah C. (nee Smith) Shay, age 95 b. Jul 19, 1905 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 12, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Jefferson W. Shay, married 38 years. W/o late Clarence C. Wagner, who died in 1936. D/o late Christian & Emma Jane (nee Schiffler) Smith Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Lebanon PA Graduate, Palmyra High School Retired employee, former No Mend Hosiery, Lebanon Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Member, Rescue Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Member, Lebanon Senior Center Enjoyed needlework and quilting. Survivors: Daughter Jane C. Demler, Lebanon Son Earl W., h/o Shirley Wagner, Annville Five grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Son John C. Wagner in 1990. She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 14, 2001 Henry R. Ditzler, age 73 b. Mar 21, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 11, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Lucille C. (nee Checket) Ditzler s/o late Barge M. & Beatrice (nee Keller) Ditzler patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Lebanon PA retired employee, Bell Telephone Marine veteran of WW2 Member, St. Mary's Church Member, Steelstown Gunning Club Avid hunter, fisherman and loved archery. Survivors: Daughter Barbara J., w/o Donald Koons, Lebanon Daughter Karen M., w/o David T. Engle, Lebanon Son Timothy M., h/o Beth A. Ditzler, Lebanon Son Brendon A., h/o Stephanie K. Ditzler, Wilkes-Barre Son Stephen D., h/o Marla A. Ditzler, Colebrook Son Kevin R. Ditzler, Fredericksburg Son Robert A. Ditzler, Quentin Sister Lois Coleman, Manheim Sister Betty Clouser, Lebanon 13 grandchildren a great-granddaughter three nieces two nephews. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 14, 2001 James G. "Pineapple" Naticchia, age 75 b. Feb 27, 1926 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 13, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Bernice P. (nee Bender) Naticchia, married 45 years. S/o late Alberto & Albina (nee DiGiacomo) Naticchia Patient, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon Resident, Lebanon PA Retired forklift operator, North American Refractories, Newmanstown, 23 years. Veteran of WW2, served during Battle of the Bulge under Gen. George Patton. Member, Myerstown Baptist Church Previous attended, Church of the Open Door, Lebanon Avid hunter and fisherman. Life member, Disabled American Veterans. "he also plied several several construction trades part-time". Survivors: Daughter Christine M. Naticchia, Lebanon Daughter Diane K., w/o James Ogurcak, Lebanon Daughter Angela L., w/o Jeffrey Gaylor, Lebanon Son Erik J., h/o Miriam Naticchia, Lebanon Sister Josephine Gephart, Wisconsin Sister Teresa Steinaker, Florida Sister Mary Flesiher, Lebanon Eight grandchildren A great-grandchild Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Samuel & Ossie Vituschi Sisters Arlene & Bonnie Vituschi A grandson burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 14, 2001 Phyllis H. "Geeb" (nee Hansen) Kreamer, age 80 b. Jul 18, 1920 Wyoming OH d. Jun 12, 2001 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA w/o Robert E. Kreamer, would have celebrated 59 years, Nov 2001. D/o late Hans Christian & Laura (nee Deppe) Hansen Patient, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia PA Resident, Annville PA Owned/operator, Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville 1959 Ð 1983 Graduate, 1938, Wyoming High School Graduate, 1940, R.N. degree, Bethesda School of Nursing, Cincinnati OH Member, Christ Church United Church of Christ, Annville Member, Cleona Women's Club Member, Annville American Legion Member, Union Hose Fire Co. auxiliaries Member, Friends of Old Annville Member, Lebanon Country Club Avid golfer and bowler Captain of her high school basketball team Loved spending time with her family and friends and taking care of grandchildren Survivors: Son Steven R., h/o Brenda (nee Sanger) Kreamer, Annville Daughter Sue Ann, w/o Robert Freeman, Reading Daughter Kristen, w/o Alex Eldridge, Elkins Park Daughter Stefanie, w/o Benjamin Dohner, Annville Daughter Holly, w/o Bill Shirley, Downingtown Brother J. William Hansen, Tucson AZ 11 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Karsten, Stanley, Rohland and Willis Hansen Sister Thelma Schierloh Burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 14, 2001 Rosemary H. (nee Guti) Heisey, age 61 b. Sep 6, 1939 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 9, 2001 Lebanon PA d/o late Rose H. Guti. Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon Resident, Lebanon PA Retired Employee, 1997, 10 years, sales clerk, commissary, VA Medical center Received numerous performance awards Member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Joseph A. Horn, Lancaster Son Lance M. Heisey, Lebanon Daughter Denise M. Horn, Jonestown Sister Suzanna M. Houser, Lebanon Three grandsons A great-grandson An aunt An uncle Two nephews Two nieces And cousins Burial: St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 14, 2001 Mary E. (nee Sharp) Weidner, age 91 b. Apr 4, 1910 Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 11, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Maurice (nee Fry) Weidner d/o late Frederick & Sally (nee Burkey) Sharp patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Lebanon PA member, St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon, & its Lydia circle survivors: son Glenn F. Weidner, Lebanon son Terry Lynn, h/o Patricia Weidner, New Castle daughter Sally Ann, w/o Edward Brown, Lady Lake FL three grandchildren four great-grandchildren sister-in-law Stella Keath, Ephrata numerous nieces and nephews. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 14, 2001 Lou Ella (nee Folks) Williams, age 81 b. Oct 8, 1919 Miami d. Jun 12, 2001 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Ivor John Williams d/o late Henry & Mary Folks resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, S.Lebanon Twp previous employee, waitress, Woolworth's Department Store, Cocoa FL US Navy veteran Survivors: Son M. Lee Downs, Lebanon Three grandchildren A great-grandchild Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 15, 2001 Margie E. (nee Engle) Rudy, age 87 b. date not listed Stricklerstown, Millcreek Twp., PA d. Jun 13, 2001 Wyomissing, Berks Co. PA w/o late Eugene L. Rudy, who died 1983. D/o late George & Agnes (nee Reedy) Engle Patient, Wyomissing Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Reading, PA since May 15, 2001. Resident, Richland PA Graduate, Newmanstown High School Member, Millcreek Lutheran Church, Newmanstown Served as church treasurer 25 years Once the church organist. Member, Lutheran Church Women Member, Neptune Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, Richland Survivors: Daughter Gail R. Hofmann, Richland Son Lane E. Rudy, Hanksville UT Brother Richard Engle, Newmanstown Brother Russell Engle, Brick NJ Sister Pearl Zekany, Richland A granddaughter Burial: Millbach Cemetery, Millcreek Twp. PA Jun 15, 2001 Genevieve T. (nee Kibula) Koziel, age 90 b. May 12, 1911 Ware, Massachusetts d. Jun 14, 2001 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Joseph J. Koziel d/o late Peter & Antonia Kibula resident, Ephrata Manor, Ephrata PA Graduate, Hartford Hospital School of Nursing. Retired registered nurse Worked in hospitals, for physicians, in private duty & industry in the Palmer, MA area. Worshipped in the Catholic faith. Survivors: Daughter Janet L., w/o John Lyle, Palmyra Four grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Beverly J. Tupper Burial: location is not listed. Jun 15, 2001 Kathryn S. "Kit" (nee Hostetter) Shoop, age 88 b. Aug 27, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d.Jun 13, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late Wilbur T. Shoop d/o late Arthur S. & Gertrude M. (nee Light) Hostetter patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA resident, Cornwall Manor, Cornwall PA former resident, Lebanon City PA retired registered nurse, 25 years, PA Dept of Public Health served as private duty nurse, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon served as private duty nurse, former Lebanon Sanatorium Graduate, 1930, Palmyra High School Graduate, 1934, Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia Member, Covenant United Methodist Church, Lebanon Active member, Chancel Guild Worked in the former Boost Program of the church. Volunteer, American Red Cross during WW2 in New York Former member, Order of Eastern Star Wanahena Chapter, Rome NY more than 50 years. Member, Lebanon Chapter 115, Order Eastern Star Member, Lebanon Court 131 Amaranth, where she was a past royal patron Charter member, White Shrine 56, Lebanon Member, PA Association of Retired State Employees Life member, Lebanon Senior Center Citizens Life member, PA Retired Nurses' Association Survivors: Sister Dorothy M. Willis, Charlotte NC Sister Martha I. Sholley, Lebanon Sister Pearl G. Hostetter, Lebanon Sister Janice M. Shaak, Lebanon Brother Edwin C. Hostetter, Palmyra Brother Arthur L. Hostetter, Cleona Number nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Ruth G. Hoffman Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 15, 2001 "Hobo" John Pillar, age 95 b. Oct 31, 1905 Perth Amboy, NJ d. Jun 13, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA no parents listed. Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon PA Earned nickname "Hobo" by riding trains throughout most of the United States for most of his Adult life. He later settled in the Newmanstown area Survivors: "He had no known living relatives". Burial: Richland Cemetery, Richland, PA Jun 15, 2001 John H. Kreiser, age 74 b. Feb 2, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 13, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Helen L. (nee Daub) Kreiser, married 39 years, Mar 10, 2001. S/o late Lincoln & Katie R. Kreiser Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Myerstown PA Former resident, Ono PA Retired, 1984, Hershey Foods Corp., equipment maintenance worker, 33 years. Member, Moonshine Church Survivors: Daughter Bonnie, w/o Timothy Potocski, Benton Daughter Holly Kreiser, fiancŽ of Larry Gerber, Annville Brother Lincoln Kreiser, Jonestown Brother Levi Kreiser, Grantville Brother Frank Kreiser, Wernersville Three grandchildren A great-grandson Preceded in death by: Son David Kreiser Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 15, 2001 Elmer H. Frankhouser, age 79 b. Mar 19, 1922 Mt. Penn, Berks Co. PA d. Jun 13, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Margaret (nee Morris) Frankhouser, would have celebrated 56 years, September 2001. S/o late Elmer & Ruth (nee Foltz) Frankhouser Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Lebanon city PA Retired 1984, supervisor, Metropolitan Edison, now GPU after 43 years. Member, St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Sergeant, U.S.Marines during WW2 Participated, final assault on Iwo Jima Receipent, Purple Heart Survivors: Son Cork Frankhouser, Crofton MD Daughter Carol J. Frankhouser, Reading Sister Gloria Conz, Houston TX A grandson burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 15, 2001 Mark H. Shirk, infant son b. not provided d. Jun 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o Lee A. & Miriam O. (nee Hoover) Shirk, Lebanon Co. patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon Survivors: Sister Anna Ruth Shirk, Lebanon Sister Lucinda Marie Shirk, Lebnaon Maternal Grandparents Aaron & Anna Hoover, Ephrata Paternal Grandparents Aaron & Ruth Shirk, Lebanon Maternal Great-grandparents John & Esther Oberholtzer, Richland Maternal Great-grandparents Aaron & Vera Hoover, Manheim Paternal great-grandmother Amanda Shirk, Narvon Paternal great-grandmother Sadie Zimmerman, Myerstown Burial: location is not listed. Jun 15, 2001 June R. (nee Ream) Stansfield, age 80 b. Jun 22, 1920 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jun 12, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Albert Stansfield d/o late William & Sara (nee Nye) Ream patient, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey PA resident, Hershey PA retired office worker, PA Game Commission member, All Saints Episcopal Church, Hershey PA survivors: son Jeffrey Stansfield, Halifax PA son Thomas Stansfield, Annville four grandchildren six grejat-grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey (DerryTwp), Dauphin Co. PA Jun 16, 2001 Helen G. (nee Tobias) Readinger, age 94 b. Oct 27, 1906 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jun 14, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Michael Wenrich w/o late Ray Allen Readinger d/o late George E. & Cora (nee Deitrich) Tobias resident, Lebanon Valley Home, Annville PA former resident, Palmyra PA graduate, Tremont High School former employer, Summit Station Manufacturing, Pine Grove member, Trinity United Church of Christ, Palmyra, a member of the Women's Aid. Former member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Ravine, enjoyed singing in choir. Enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting. Survivors: Daughter June, w/o John Burgand, Palmyra Son Kenneth, h/o Helen Ann (Maley) Wenrich, Fredericksburg Stepson Robert Readinger, Pine Grove Stepdaughter Betty, w/o Kenneth Whitehouse, California Nine grandchildren 22 great-grandchildren sister Elsie Brown, Boston burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jun 16, 2001 John "Jack" A. Bonnell, age 54 b. date not listed Charleston SC d. Jun 14, 2001 Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA h/o Sandra L. (nee Boltz) Bonnell s/o late John Bonnell resident, Womelsdorf PA security guard, Limestone Springs Fishing Preserve, Richland until past February 2001. Survivors: Daughter Susan Pessazno, District Heights MD Son Tony Bonnell, District Heights MD Three grandchildren Two sisters Burial: location is not listed. Jun 16, 2001 Elizabeth (nee Arnt) Matthews, age 81 b. Nov 13, 1919 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Jun 12, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Thomas Matthews. D/o late George & Elizabeth (nee Kolla) Arnt Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Lebanon PA Former technician, Home Medic Orthopedics Inc, New York Member, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Lebanon Survivors: Seven sisters (not specifically listed) Four brothers (not specifically listed) Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 16, 2001 Paul C. Geasey, age 77 b. Apr 22, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 13, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Adolfine J. (nee Beck) Geasey s/o late Jacob & Susan J. (nee Beamesderfer) Geasey resident, Myerstown PA retired welder, 25 years, Quaker Alloy Inc., Myerstown Survivors: Daughter Debrah, w/o John Mentzer Jr., Myerstown Son Robert, h/o Beverly Boyer, York Four grandchildren Sister Ilerda Heffelfinger, Myerstown Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 17, 2001 Agnes Morovcheck, age 79 b. Jan 15, 1922 Lickdale, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 16, 2001 Orlando, Florida d/o late Martin & Barbara (nee Rokoncza) Morovchek patient, Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando FL resident, Winter Park FL member, Calvary Assembly of God, Winter Park FL licensed practical nurse Survivors: Sister Theresa Boyer, Norwood MO Sister Eleanor Milovich, Myerstown Sister Betty Hitz, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brothers Stephen, Michael, Martin and Martin Morovchek Sisters Anna Morovchek, Mary Vasil, Katherine Morovchek, Eva Schwartz & Barbara Morovchek. Burial: Union Salem Cemetery, Swatara Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 17, 2001 Gertrude A. (nee Arnold) Trompeter, age 78 b. Oct 4, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 15, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o Joseph F. Trompeter d/o late Howard H. Sr. & Mabel (nee Allwein) Arnold patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA resident, Lebanon PA retired kitchen employee, Cornwall Manor previous work, school cafeteria for eight years. Volunteer, Salvation Army Member, St. Mary's Church and the Parish Council for Catholic Women Survivors: Daughter Barbara A., w/o Allen R. Matters Jr., Lebanon Daughter Joan E. Ristenbatt, Lebanon Stepmother Viola Zimmerman Arnold, Annville Sister Sara Arnold, Myerstown Sister Kathryn Parrisi, Long Shore NJ Sister Frances Emas, Philadelphia Sister Sr. Agnes Arnold, Lebanon Sister Rose Felty, Frederick MD Sister Geraldine Peiffer, Schwendksville Brother Howard H. Arnold Jr., Lebanon Brother Joseph Arnold, Lebanon Brother Robert Arnold, Fredericksburg Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sisters Margaret Allwein, Mary Arnold, and Regina Combs Brothers William, Raymond, and Samuel Arnold Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 18, 2001 N. Pearl (nee Oliver) Klinger, age 95 b. Jul 16, 1905 McGaheysville, Virginia d. Jun 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Herman C. Raynes w/o late John S. Klinger d/o late Newman P. & Emma D. (nee Shifflet) Oliver resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon retired, Almond Dept, Hershey Foods member, First Evangelical Congregational Church, Palmyra Gold Star member, Elstonville Sportsmen Association, Manheim Member, Hershey Chocolate Worker's local 464 Member, Campbelltown American Legion Former member, Annville VFW Survivors: Daughter Gloria Beliveau, Lebanon Several grandchildren Several great-grandchildren Several great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Ruth Blauch Sons Carl Raynes & Larry L. Raynes Sister Marie Gooden Brother Lester Oliver Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 18, 2001 Emma C. (nee Beck) Henning, age 94 b. Sep 26, 1906 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 17, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late George M. Henning Jr., who died Jul 29, 1979 d/o late Gilbert & Lucy (nee Kale) Beck resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon former resident, East Scull St, Lebanon City retired handworker, Dempford Manufacturing, Lebanon member, Hebron United Methodist Church, Lebanon life member, Hebron Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors: Daughter Nancy, w/o Wilbur Sanger, Lebanon Daughter Geraldine, w/o Lester Deininger, Lebanon Daughter Linda L. Vernon, Lebanon Daughter Patricia Ann, w/o Frank Straub, Campbelltown Daughter Erma J. Suckow, Fayetteville NC Daughter Susan A. Ludwig, Los Angles CA Son George M. Henning Jr., Ephrata Son Jack L. Henning, Camp Hill Son William E. Henning, Lebanon Son Barry L. Henning, El Paso TX 49 grandchildren 73 great-grandchildren 12 great-great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in deathby: Son Richard G. Henning and Donald B. Henning, who died on Apr 3, 1988 Sisters Helen L. Spitler, who died Feb 16, 1977 & Elizabeth B. Wridder, who died Dec 13, 1998 Brother Allen C. Beck, who died Oct 24, 1992 Daughter Frances L. Neuin, who died Apr 1, 1996. Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 18, 2001 Isabelle M. (nee Aulenbach) Althouse, age 84 b. Feb 2, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 17, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late Alvin Althouse w/o late William B. Elliott d/o late John A. & Minnie (nee Snyder) Aulenbach patient, ManorCare, Lebanon PA resident, Lebanon City PA former proprietor, Avon Hotel member, St. Cecilia Church Survivors: Son William J. Elliott, Lebanon Daughter Mary K. Wilson, Lebanon Son Thomas M. Elliott, Lebanon Son Richard J. Elliott, Phoenix AZ 16 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Stepson Chester L. Althouse Brother John Aulenbach Sister Mary Coe, Kathryn Deck & Edith Seabold Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 19, 2001 James B. Morehead, age 54 b. Aug 20, 1947 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Jun 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sarah L. (nee Howard) Morehead s/o Margaret (nee Papola) Morehead Crownover, and the late James T. Morehead patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Lebanon City PA worked in production, Power Logistics, Palmyra Graduate, 1966, John Harris High School Worshipped in the Catholic faith. Survivors: Daughter Jennifer, w/o George Ridge, Harrisburg Step-daughter Kathleen Bretz, Lebanon Step-daughter Rachelle Bretz, Annville Step-son Richard Bretz, Lebanon Step-son William Bretz, Lebanon Brother Robert Morehead, Conroe TX Sister Dianne Evans, Harrisburg Sister Peggy Morehead, Harrisburg Three grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 19, 2001 Ronald J. Valent Jr., age 45 b. Oct 29, 1955 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jun 13, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Ronald J. Valent Sr. & Eleanor M. (nee Harkins) Valent former body and fender repairman, Blose's Garage, Palmyra visited the Vatican and had an audience with the pope NASCAR racing enthusiast Survivors: Brother Robert Valent, Pottsville Sister Patricia Dicello, Annville Sister Helen Ritter, Palmyra Burial: location is not listed. Jun 19, 2001 Diana Jean (nee Dishong) Innamorata, age 59 b. Jul 9, 1941 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 25, 2001 Largo, Florida w/o Joseph Innamorata d/o late Howard & Grace Dishong resident, Largo FL Survivors: Son James Fasting, FL Son George Fasting, FL Son Gregory Fasting, FL Brother Daniel Dishong, Manheim Brother Ray H. Dishong, Rexmont Brother Mervin Dishong, Lebanon Sister Grace Fasting, FL Sister Nora Kirsch, Manheim Six grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Entombment: Serenity Gardens Memorial Park, Largo FL Jun 19, 2001 Emma C. (nee Beck) Henning, age 94 b. Sep 26, 1906 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 17, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late George M. Henning Jr., who died Jul 29, 1979 d/o late Gilbert & Lucy (nee Kale) Beck resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon former resident, East Scull St, Lebanon City retired handworker, Dempford Manufacturing, Lebanon member, Hebron United Methodist Church, Lebanon life member, Hebron Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors: Daughter Nancy, w/o Wilbur Sanger, Lebanon Daughter Geraldine, w/o Lester Deininger, Lebanon Daughter Linda L. Vernon, Lebanon Daughter Patricia Ann, w/o Frank Straub, Campbelltown Daughter Erma J. Suckow, Fayetteville NC Daughter Susan A. Ludwig, Los Angles CA Son George M. Henning Jr., Ephrata Son Jack L. Henning, Camp Hill Son William E. Henning, Lebanon Son Barry L. Henning, El Paso TX 49 grandchildren 73 great-grandchildren 12 great-great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in deathby: Son Richard G. Henning and Donald B. Henning Daughter Frances L. Neuin Sisters Helen L. Spitler Elizabeth B. Wridder Brother Allen C. Beck Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 19, 2001 Stewart M. Klopp, age 89 b. date not listed Richland, PA d. Jun 18, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Cordelia S. (nee Ziegler) Klopp s/o late Howard G. S. & Hattie (nee Stewart) Klopp resident, Lebanon City PA former resident, Richland PA Graduate, 1928, former Richland High School Army Air Force Veteran WW2 Teller, Richland National Bank following graduation from high school. Promoted to bank president and director. Upon merger with CoreStates Bank, senior vice president until retirement 1976. Worked at bank 48 years. Member, Grace United Church of Christ, Richland Served on church council and financial secretary/treasurer 62 years. Elco school director 10 years, chairing the committee that oversaw the construction of Elco High School Served on the authorities, Lebanon Co. Vocational Technical School Served on the authorities, Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 Chairman, Group V PA Bankers Association Member, Lebanon Co. Chapter American Institute of Banking. Past president, Richland Lions Club Past treasurer, Neptune Fire Co. Served as treasurer, Borough of Richland Survivors: Son Philip, h/o Linda Klopp, Easton Daughter Marilyn A. w/o Dr. Ronald G. Boogaar, Lebanon Sister Sara A. Goodison, Myerstown Brother Irvin Klopp, Key West FL Brother Howard Klopp, Allentown Brother Lynn Klopp, Richland Brother David Klopp, Reading Two grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Mary Walker Burial: Richland Cemetery, Richland PA Jun 19, 2001 Helen M. (nee Seasholtz) Rhoads, age 88 b. May 27, 1913 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 17, 2001 Lebanon PA d/o late Norman F. & Ella M. (nee Jacobs) Seasholtz resident, ManorCare, North Cornwall Twp, Lebanon Co. PA former resident, Campbelltown, PA retired employee, Lebanon Paper Box Factory, 20 years working on the "Whitman Candy Sampler box line" Avid reader. Survivors Son Gary N., h/o Nancy Rhoads, Cleona Son Kenneth C. Rhoads, Fredericsburg Daughter Joan E. Hendrickson, Vincent OH Daughter Patricia A., w/o Kirk Deitrich, with whom she lived Sister Ruth Beck, Lebanon Sister Marie, w/o Robert Bechtold, Lebanon Sister Esther Feeman, Lebanon Sister Betty Wolf, Coatesville Sister Dorothy, w/o Eugene Miller, Ephrata Sister Nancy Bishop, Quentin Nine grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren three great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Evelyn Eck & Mary Sechrist Brother Robert Seasholtz Burial: Kochenderfer Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 19, 2001 John W. Penn Jr., age 84 b. Mar 7, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 18, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Beatrice C. (nee Harter) Penn s/o late John W. Penn Sr. & Elizabeth (nee Scanlin) Penn patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Lebanon City PA retired employee, former Everite Knitting Mills member, Navy Club member, local Musicians Union member, Lebanon Senior Center member, St. Mary's Church played in Lebanon Big Band Survivors: Son William T., h/o Virginia Penn, Virginia Beach VA Son Joseph F. Penn, Mechanicsburg Son John C. Penn, Palmyra Two grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 20, 2001 Lewis E. Weddle, age 58 b. Nov 27, 1942 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 18, 2001 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Harry L. Sr. & Eleanor F.(nee Uhrich) Weddle patient, Lebanon VA Medical Center resident, Lebanon PA employee, 34 years, Quaker Aloy Graduate, 1961, Lebanon High School, class president. Outstanding athlete in football and track Avid hunter and fisherman Army veteran Member, St. Mary's Church Survivors: Brother Harry L., h/o Loretta Weddle, Lebanon Brother Robert J., h/o Judy Weddle Four nephews A niece Preceded in death by: Brother John A. Weddle Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 20, 2001 James T. Reppert, age 80 b. Feb 15, 1921 Minersvillage, PA d. Jun 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Gladys E. (nee McMichael) Reppert s/o late James O. & Mary E. (nee Murray) Reppert patient, Lebanon VA Medical Center resident, Mt. Gretna PA retired diesel mechanic, Cornwall Mines retired diesel mechanic, Millard Quarry, Annville Air Force veteran of WW2 & Korean War. Member, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Cornwall Survivors: Son name is not listed. Daughter name is not listed. Sister Frances L. Brown, Lebanon Four grandchildren A great-grandson Four nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Charles E. Reppert Sister Mary Reppert Burial: Holy Savior Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 20, 2001 Richard T. Mehaffey, age 49 b. Nov 30, 1951 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 18, 2001 Lebanon PA s/o Martin L. Jr. & E. Gertrude (nee Kirst) Mehaffey patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Lebanon PA former welder, Quaker Alloy Casting Co., Myerstown avid bowler Survivors: Brother Martin L. Mehaffey, Lebanon Brother James Mehaffey, Lebanon Brother Steven Mahaffey, Lebanon Sister Judy Mehaffey, Jonestown Sister Jody, w/o Edward Kasperowicz, Rexmont Sister Joan, w/o Brett French, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 20, 2001 Anna M. (nee Bachman) Shank, age 82 b. Dec 31, 1918 Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 19, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Frederick A. Shank d/o late Cyrus & Ada Mae (nee Hoke) Bachman resident, Cornwall Manor, Cornwall PA former resident, Quentin (Bismarck) PA member, Quentin United Church of Christ member, Quentin Fire Co. Auxiliary member, AARP Survivors: Son Frederick L., h/o Loretta Shank, Palmyra Son Kenneth L., h/o Patricia Shank, Lebanon Brother LeRoy Bachman, Hershey Brother Robert Bachman, Palmyra Sister Esther Flocken, Lebanon Sister Lena Hower, Lebanon Four grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Simon Bachman Sister Myrtle Light Burial: Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 20, 2001 Glenn W. Werner, age 50 b. Jul 31, 1950 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 19, 2001 Mullica Hills NJ s/o late Wayne & Clara (nee Grumbine) Werner resident, Mullica Hills NJ former resident, Lebanon PA Graduate, 1968, Lebanon High School, a member of the football team Attended, FL Institute of Technology Served in the Army Most recently employed by, Philadelphia Park Race Track Hobbies: hunting and golfing. Survivors: Daughter Erika Lynn Werner, Mullica Hills NJ Son Wayne Curtis Werner, Mullica Hills NJ Children's mother Jeanne Reagan, Mullica Hills NJ Several aunts A number of cousins. burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 20, 2001 Robin James "Jim" Hedges, age 67 b. Mar 8, 1934 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 18, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Loretta (nee Ferris) Hedges s/o late Rufus Guy & Louise (nee Yeagley) Hedges patient, Lebanon VA Medical Center resident, Lebanon PA retired, U.S.Navy 25 years of service. Member, Fleet Reserve. Survivors: Son Kenny D. Hedges, Lebanon Sister Nan V. Fittery, Palmyra Brother Donald C. Hedges, Winchester CA Brother Edwin G. Hedges, Korea (missing in Action) Step-daughter Donna L. Wilson, Lebanon Sister Berthena M. Kestenbaum, Palmyra Sister Dorothy "Dottie" L. Smiley, Palmyra Five grandchildren A great-grandchild burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 21, 2001 Mark William Abbott Sr., age 51 b. date not provided Allentown, PA d. Jun 15, 2001 Oxford PA h/o Lebanon native, Harriett (nee Hoff) Abbott, married 19 years. S/o late William Henry Abbott III S/o Wanda McCormick Resident, Oxford PA Graduate, 1969, Whitehall Area High School Graduate, 1977, B.A., Temple University in Communications Paramedic, Allentown Area 1977 Ð 1980 Advanced Life Support Coordinator, Chester County Emergency Services in 1985. Recently employed, retail sales industry, Campbell's Market & Oxford Beverage Co. Member, Oxford Lodge 353 F & AM, twice served as master. Enjoyed watching movies, reading, the theatre, spending time with family and friends. Survivors: Son Mark William Abbott II, Oxford Sister Nancy Needham, Whitehall Nieces and nephews. burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 21, 2001 Harold P. "Jake" Putt Sr., age 83 b. date not listed Robesonia, Berks Co. PA d. Jun 19, 2001 Country Meadows (city not listed). S/o late Jacob F. & Esther (Klopp) Putt Patient, Country Meadows Former resident, South Heidelberg Twp Graduate, 1936, Robesonia High School Founder, former owner, Richcraft Kitchens, Robesonia 1970 Ð 1989. Retired 1989. Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Robesonia Former president / past board member, Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, 12 years Received Lifetime Achievement Award from Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association Charter member, Robesonia Golf League Inducted into the CW Old Timer's Hall of Fame this year Inducted into the Berks County Old Timer's Basketball Association in 1998. Survivors: Son Jacob D. Putt, Wernersville Son Harold P. Putt Jr., Womelsdorf Son Charles W. Putt, Robesonia Son Andrew N. Putt, Robesonia Daughter Diane A. Impink, Wernersville Daughter Cheryl L. Delp, Wernersville Brother Charles Putt, Robesonia Brother William Putt, Womelsdorf Sister Pauline Benson, Palmyra Sister Norma Plank, Sinking Spring Sister Marion Hummel, Lebanon Sister Anna Mae Kiscadden, Robesonia Sister Mabel Speicher, Robesonia Sister Mary Grill, Reading 10 grandchildren burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Twp., Berks Co. PA Jun 21, 2001 Mary E. (nee Shanaman) Ruth, age 88 b. Oct 14, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 19, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late E. Austin Ruth d/o late Gideon K. & Carrie (nee Boltz) Shanaman resident, Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown PA former resident, York PA realtor former secretary, late Dietz A. Smith. Retired, York Suburban High School, where she worked in the cafeteria. Member, Christ Lutheran Church, York Member, Victory Fire Co. Auxiliary Member, White Rose Lioness Club Member, Yorktowne Cedarettes Member, York Chapter 169 Order of Eastern Star Member, Dr. J.M.Hyson Memorial Court 106 Order of the Amaranth Member, Sychar Shiren 36 Orer of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Member, York Hiking Club Member, AARP Chapter 1246 Member, York County Realty Member, Salome Rebekah Lodge 30. Survivors: Two nieces (one is named) Leetta Taylor, Lebanon A nephew. Burial: Mount Rose Cemetery, city of cemetery not listed. Jun 21, 2001 James T. Reppert, age 80 b. Feb 15, 1921 Minersvillage, PA d. Jun 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Gladys E. (nee McMichael) Reppert s/o late James O. & Mary E. (nee Murray) Reppert patient, Lebanon VA Medical Center resident, Mt. Gretna PA retired diesel mechanic, Cornwall Mines retired diesel mechanic, Millard Quarry, Annville Air Force veteran of WW2 & Korean War. Member, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Cornwall Survivors: Son James A., h/o Dolly Reppert, Lebanon Daughter Maryann Brugger, Alabama Sister Frances L. Brown, Lebanon Four grandchildren A great-grandson Four nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Charles E. Reppert Sister Mary Reppert Burial: Holy Savior Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 21, 2001 Marion Jean (nee Prosch) Ready, age 90 b. Feb 7, 1911 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Jun 18, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Matthew J. Ready d/o late Frederick & Christine A. (nee Baunach) Prosch resident, Cornwall Manor, Cornwall PA educator and served with U.S.Navy during WW2. Member, First Presbyterian Church, Pittman NJ Member, The National Education Association Member, Temple University Alumni Association. She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Hill Crest Memorial Park, Pitman NJ Jun 21, 2001 John L. Spitler, age 77 b. date not listed Jackson Twp., PA d. Jun 20, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Barbara A. (nee Schlouch) Spitler s/o late LeRoy E. & Mary R. (nee Eisenhauer) Spitler emergency room patient, Reading Hospital, Reading PA resident, West Lawn PA served in Army during WW2 employed, 35 years, retired 1985, Dana Corp. school crossing guard, St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Spring Twp. 1985 Ð until the end of this past school year. Member, Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing Member, Reber-Moore American Legion Post, Shillington Member, West Wyomissing Fire Police since 1954, where he was former captain & current sergeant. Life member, West Wyomissing Fire Co. Survivors: Daughter Theresa A. Eberly, Sinking Springs Brother Herbert R. Spitler, Reading Burial: Robeson Church Cemetery, Robeson Twp., Berks Co. PA Jun 21, 2001 Margaret J. (nee ) Felty, age 80 b. Oct 23, 1920 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 18, 2001 Annville PA w/o Roger M. Felty d/o late Samuel C. & Ruth F. (nee Spangler) Felty resident, Annville, PA attended, North Annville Bible Church Graduate, 1938, Annville High School, class salutatorian Survivors: Son Roger C., h/o Lorraine Felty, Lebanon Son D. Kerry, h/o Millicent Felty, Lititz Son Robert D., h/o Barbara Felty, Annville Sister Jane Shultz, Harrisburg Sister Mary Elizabeth Dellinger, Lebanon Six grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 21, 2001 Elizabeth B. (nee Snyder) Seaman, age 88 b. Oct 8, 1912 East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 19, 2001 Fairfax, Virginia w/o late Benjamin W. Seaman d/o late Allen G. & Annie (nee Behney) Snyder resident, ManorCare Health Services, Fairfax, Virginia former resident, Palmyra PA member, St. John's United Methodist Church, Grantville hobbies: sewing, quilting, and gardening. Survivors: Son Kenneth J. Seaman, Dover, Massachusetts Son William B. Seaman, Palmyra Son Thomas A. Seaman, San Francisco, CA Daughter Ann E. Xzwarzckop, McLean VA Daughter Rosemary E. Seaman, San Francisco, CA Sister Verna Basehore, Hummelstown Sister Erma Andrione, Hershey 13 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren burial: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Jun 21, 2001 Doris (nee Summy) Frank, age 72 b. Jul 13, 1928 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 19, 2001 Hershey, PA w/o late Charles Frank d/o late John & Martha (nee Krady) Summy patient, Hershey Medical Center resident, Hershey member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra enjoyed crafts and playing video games with her grandchildren. Survivors: Son Kevin J. Frank, Palmyra Daughter Kathi J. Williams, Hershey Son Scott J. Frank, Lebanon Brother John Summy, Palmyra Brother James Summy, Palmyra Brother Gary L. Summy, Palmyra Brother Russell Summy, Utah Brother George Summy, Manheim Sister Helen Scott, Carlisle Sister JoAnn Muzikar, Minnesota Sister Janet Killian, Palmyra Sister Gail Uctum, Florida Sister Frances Greiner, Ulysses Sister Peggy Achey, Hershey 12 grandchildren burial: no location is listed. Jun 21, 2001 Agnes M. (nee Moyer) Daub, age 79 b. date not listed Marion Twp., Berks Co. PA d. Jun 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Thomas C. Daub, who died in 1989. D/o late Thomas & Sallie (nee Schell) Moyer Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Bethel PA Employed, sewing machine operator, former Wide Awake Shirt Co., Strausstown Survivors: Son Robert L. Daub, Garden Grove, CA Son Ray A. Daub, Mt.Aetna Son Kenneth Daub, Bethel Son Larry Daub, Bethel Daughter Lucille Shomo, Temple Sister Mabel Fitzgerald, Fredericksburg 13 grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren burial: Strausstown Cemetery, Strausstown, Berks Co. PA Jun 22, 2001 Foster M. Ott, age 87 b. Nov 27, 1913 Windber PA d. Jun 20, 2001 Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Romaine G. Ott, who died Oct 20, 1988. S/o late Mahlon & Catharine (nee Berkibile) Ott Resident, Malta Home for the Aging, Grantville PA Former resident, Lewistown PA Army & Navy veteran of WW2 PA State Trooper, 26 years. Later employer, Fisher Electronics Member, Lewistown Lodge 203 F & AM and other Masonic organizations. Survivors: Daughter Ruth Anna Rudy, Myerstown Daughter Janet L. Ott-Snyder, Myerstown Son Paul A. Ott, Richaldn Daughter Edie C. Scheuer, Broomall Four granddaughters Preceded in death by: Five brothers not named Sister not named He was the last of his immediate family. Burial: Lind Memorial Cemetery, Lewistown, PA Jun 23, 2001 Joseph M. Pfeffer, age 81 b. Oct 5, 1919 Camden NJ d. Jun 21, 2001 Marlton NJ h/o Rosemarie (nee Faust) Pfeffer parents are not listed. Resident, Marlton NJ Retired U.S.Army Colonel. Survivors: Daughter Monica, w/o Milton Gottlieb, Martlon NJ Daughter Kathi, w/o Ted Hinderr, Marlton NJ Daughter Terri, w/o Kenneth Harper, Marlton NJ Daughter Carol Rice, Brooklyn NJ Daughter Linda Hainly, Lebanon Daughter Marti, w/o Andrew Mullan, Atco NJ Son Michael, h/o Debra Pfeffer, Washingtonville NJ Son John Harmuth, Lebanon Sister Gertrude Berger, Southampton NJ 23 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren burial: Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown NJ Jun 23, 2001 Earl J. Schneck Sr., age 75 b. Feb 6, 1926 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jun 20, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Gordon & Amanda (nee Glore) Schneck patient, Lebanon VA Medical Center resident, Lebanon PA retired, Quaker Alloy, Myerstown previous employer, former Bethlehem Steel Army veteran of WW2 Member, Friendship Fire Co., South Lebanon Member, Jonestown Americian Legion Member, Lebanon VFW Post 23. Survivors: Daughter Sharon A. Heck, Lebanon Daughter Audrey C., w/o David Williams, Rehrersburg Daughter Cheryl L., w/o Donald Ditzler, Lebanon Son Earl J. Schneck Jr., w/o Rose, Lebanon 11 grandchildren a great-grandson brother Stanley Schneck, Annville brother Lester Schneck, Jonestown brother Russell Schneck, Jonestown brother Martin Schneck, Lebanon brother Allen Schneck, Coudersport brother Glenn Schneck, Lebanon sister Grace Umbenhauer, Annville nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Harvey Schneck A granddaughter burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 23, 2001 Brother Michael J. (Dominic) Wida, CFX, age unknown b. Jul 22, 1916 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 9, 2001 Venice, Florida s/o late John & Mary (nee Yanick) Wida resident, Bon Secour Nursing Center, Venice, Florida "Wida entered the Congregation of St. Francis Xavier and was a a Xavierian brother for 67 years. Educated at Catholic & New York universities, he taugh industrial arts in high school for many years. Previous resident, Ryken Community, Leonardtown MD Previous resident, Harbor Place, Melbourne FL Survivors: "several nieces and nephews". Burial: Baltimore, Maryland. No specific location. Jun 23, 2001 Wilbur F. "Wimp" Hallman, age 67 b. Feb 25, 1934 South Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 20, 2001 Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA s/o late Paul F. & Carrie M. (nee Blough) Hallman resident, Hummelstown PA rink manager, Hersheypark Arena active in Hershey Youth Hockey Survivors: Sister Mary Hoerner, Hershey Brother William R. Hallman, Hummelstown Brother Paul Hallman Jr., Oklahoma Brother Charles E. Hallman, Hershey Burial: Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 23, 2001 Doris M. (nee Hoy) Hammer, age 77 b. Nov 11, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 21, 2001 Lebanon PA d/o late Prosper & Stella (nee Shaak) Hoy patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Lebanon PA retired secretary, Three Mile Island former employer, Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. Survivors: Son Joe Bihon, Texas Son Tom Bihon, Texas Son John H. Gilmore, Lebanon Sister Linda Umberger, Myerstown Five grandchildren A great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: Husband Joseph Bihon Husband William A. Gilmore Brother William Hoy Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp. Lebanon Co. PA Jun 24, 2001 Harry "Fat" Boyer, age 89 b. Mar 8, 1912 Bethel Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 22, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Grace A. (nee Schaeffer) Boyer, married 57 years. February 2001. S/o late Harry M & Ida (nee Bensing) Boyer Resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon PA Former resident, Lights Church Rd, Lebanon Retired farmer Previous employer, Box Room at Farmer's Pride, Fredericksburg Graduate, Fredericksburg High School Member, St. John's Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg Survivors: Daughter Jane M. Boyer, Lebanon Sister Maude Hernley, Lebanon Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 24, 2001 Earl J. Schneck Sr., age 75 b. Feb 6, 1916 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jun 21, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Gordon & Amanda (nee Glore) Schneck patient, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon PA resident, Lebanon PA retired employee, Quaker Alloy, Myerstown PA previous employer, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Army Veteran of WW2 Member, Friendship Fire Co., South Lebanon Member, Jonestown American Legion Member, Lebanon VFW Post 23. Survivors: Daughter Sharon A. Heck, Lebanon Daughter Audrey C., w/o David Williams, Rehrersburg Daughter Cheryl L., w/o Donald Ditzler, Lebanon Son Earl J. Schneck Jr., h/o Rose, Lebanon 11 grandchildren a great-grandson brother Stanley Schneck, Annville brother Russell Schneck, Jonestown brother Lester Schneck, Jonestown brother Martin Schneck, Lebanon brother Allen Schneck, Coudersport brother Glenn Schneck, Lebanon sister Grace Umbenhauer, Annville nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Harvey Schneck A granddaughter burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 24, 2001 Vincent J. Lupien, age 88 b. Apr 18, 1913 Wilkes-Barre PA d. Jun 22, 2001 Augusta Georgia h/o late Ruth (nee Wagner) Lupien. S/o late Alfred J. & Aurelia M. (nee Keller) Lupien Patient, St. Joseph's Hospital, Augusta GA Resident, Martinez GA Retired assistant superintendent of bottling, Stegmaier Brewery, Wilkes-Barre PA Member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon Attended, St. Mary's Church, Wilkes-Barre PA Attended, St. Teresa of Avila Church, Martinez GA Survivors: Son Alfred E., h/o Donna Lupien, Martinez GA Daughter Elizabeth, w/o Andrew Lucyszyn, Medina NY Two grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 24, 2001 Catherine M. (nee Betz) Batz, age 86 b. Jul 3, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 22, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co.PA w/o late Herbert T. Batz Sr., who died in 1980. D/o late William & Julia (nee Grumbine) Betz Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Lebanon Valley Home, Annville PA Former resident, Queen St, Annville Previous employee, Keystone Weaving Mills, Lebanon Member, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Annville Member, Over 50 Club Member, Council of Catholic Women Member, Lebanon Co. Area of Agency on Aging. Survivors: Son Robert Batz, Cleona Son James Batz, Annville Son John Batz, Lititz Son Joseph Batz, Providence RI Son William Batz, Newark OH Son Bernard Batz, Reading Son Thomas Batz, Burlington NJ Son Cyril Batz, Cleona Son David Batz, Plymouth MA 38 grandchildren 33 great-grandchildren four great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Herbert Jr., Warren, Richard and Paul Batz Brothers Roy and Ralph Betz Sisters Hilda Betz, Sadie Bender, Virgie Ort, and Joyce Betz Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 24, 2001 Elsie M. (nee Heady) Wagner, age 69 b. Jul 4, 1931 Dover NJ d. Jun 22, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o George W. Wagner Sr., would have celebrated 49 years in Jul 2001. D/o late Amos & Jennie (nee Fredericks) Heady Resident, Lebanon PA Retired seamstress, Herman Herzman Company. Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Rescue Hose Co., No. 4 Ladies Auxiliary Survivors: Son George W. Wagner Jr., Lebanon Son Raymond Wagner, Lebanon Son Brian K. Wagner, Lebanon Son Charles P. Wagner, Columbus GA 13 grandchildren eight great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Raymond Heady Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 25, 2001 June (nee Aungst) Gettle, age 74 b. Jun 12, 1927 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jun 23, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Adam B. Gettle, who died Sep 23, 1985. D/o late Harry & Blanch (nee Kramer) Aungst Resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon Former resident, Myerstown Member, Myerstown United Church of Christ Former member, Myerstown Jaycee Women's Organization Member, Myerstown Women of Today. Survivors: Son Calvin, h/o Jerry Gettle, Ono Son David, h/o Linda Gettle, Myerstown Son Larry, h/o Darlene Gettle, Lebanon Son Dennis, h/o Betty Gettle, Myerstown Son Donald, h/o Bonnie Gettle, Schaefferstown Son Dale, h/o Joy Gettle, Deer Park Daughter Bertha Young, Jonestown Daughter Kathleen, w/o John Trout, Mt. Aetna 27 grandchildren 34 great-grandchildren a great-great-granddaughter brother Allen Aungst, Pine Grove several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Daughters Donna Gettle & Lena Gettle Sons Adam J. Gettle, James Gettle and Kenneth Gettle Burial: St. Jacob's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jun 25, 2001 Wilbur H. "Checkie" Shuey, age 76 b. Mar 6, 1925 Ono, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 24, 2001 Ono, PA h/o Ruth (nee Rittle) Shuey, married 51 years, Apr 2001. S/o late R.E. & Mame (nee Walmer) Shuey Resident, Ono, PA Retired heavy-duty truck mechanic, Cumberland Truck, New Cumberland Army veteran, WW2, fought in Normandy, France Survivors: Daughter Karen, w/o Terry L. Howard, Grantville Daughter Denise, w/o John Sebastian, Myerstown Daughter Debra, w/o Terry Lutz, Jonestown Daughter Kristy, w/o Paul Mays Jr., Lititz Sister Sallie Sholley, Lewisbury Sister Doris Tice, Hershey Sister Joyce Swope, Hummelstown Sister Vivian Paxson, Lebanon Brother David Shuey, Campbelltown Five grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Theodore Shuey burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 25, 2001 Beulah C. (nee Espenshade) Smith Bender, age 85 b. May 31, 1916 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 23, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late William R. Smith w/o late William A. Bender d/o late Edward & Emma (nee Koons) Espenshade resided with her daughter, Lebanon PA former resident, Hummelstown PA former resident, Jonestown PA shoe factory worker member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Jonestown member, Shellsville VFW Auxiliary. Survivors: Son Richard E. Smith, Jonestown Son Robert A. Smith, Fredericksburg Daughter Romaine Y. Long, Lebanon Daughter Frances D. Grant, with whom lived Stepdaughter Darlene Nace, Lebanon Sister Frances Miller, PA Numerous grandchildren Numerous great-grandchildren A great-great-grandchild Preceded in death by: Son William J. Smith Stepson William J. Bender Burial: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Jun 26, 2001 Paul S. Garman, age 85 b. date not listed Upper Leacock Twp. d. Jun 23, 2001 Denver, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Emma N. (nee Weaver) Garman, married 62 years, November 2000. S/o late Isaac H. & Annie G. (nee Sauder) Garman Long illness. Retired farmer Member, Springville Mennonite Church, Ephrata Survivors: Son Leon Garman, Denver PA Son Luke, h/o Mary Ann (nee Weaver) Garman, Denver PA Son Lamar, h/o Eileen (nee Seibel) Garman, Denver PA Son Lawrence, h/o Anna Mary (nee Martin) Garman, Quarryville Son Landis, h/o Lois Ann (nee Gingrich) Garman, Manheim Daughter Erma, w/o Mahlon S. Martin, Lititz Daughter Anna, w/o Leon S. Musser, Manheim Daughter Martha Jane, w/o Phares S. Hurst, Leola Daughter Esther Mae, w/o Robert S. Burkholder, Millerstown Daughter Irene, w/o Joel Showalter, New Holland Sister Anna S. Musser, Myerstown Sister Emma S. Oberholtzer, Annville Brother Christian S. Garman, Ephrata Brother Joseph S., h/o Edna H. (nee Seibel) Garman, Lititz Brother Moses S., h/o Edna M. (nee Zimmerman) Garman, Lititz Brother Isaac S., h/o Eva (nee Nolt) Garman, New Holland 55 grandchildren 49 great-grandchildren burial: Springville Mennonite Church Cemetery, Ephrata Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Jun 26, 2001 Chester D. Peffley, age 83 b. May 20, 1918 South Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 23, 2001 Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA s/o late Harvey H. & Alice (nee Carl) Peffley resident, Frey Village, Middletown PA former resident, Peffley Road, Hershey retirement employee, 52 years, Hershey Foods Corp. wrapping department Survivors: Brother Wayne D. Peffley, Hershey Brother M. Monroe Peffley, Hershey Brother Carl M. Peffley, Chambers Hill Sister Bernice Freeman, Hershey Sister Lottie Boyd, Hershey Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Hershey Cemetery, Derry Twp (Hershey), Dauphin Co. PA Jun 27, 2001 Arthur W. Haag, age 84 b. Aug 24, 1916 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 26, 2001 Franklin, TN h/o late Myrl J. (nee Brown) Haag, who died 1977. S/o late William & Amy (nee Brown) Haag Patient, Wiliamson Medical Center, Franklin TN Resident, Franklin TN Former resident, Myerstown PA Started working at age 13, former S. Liebowitz & Sons. Which became Publix Shirt Corp., Myerstown, until 1936. In 1936 entered engineering school in NY. After school, worked as a well driller, and returned to Publix Shirt Corp. Navy veteran of WW2 After war returned to the garment-manufacturing business where he would work until his retirement 1979. Nearly 50 years he spent in the shirt-making business was with various divisions of Publix. Member, First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon TN Enjoyed trains and socializing with people. Survivors: Daughter Shirley, w/o Bill Paris, Franklin TN Daughter Sheila, w/o Jim Johnston, Morristown TN Daughter Sharon Haag, Roseburg OR Brother Thomas Haag, Myerstown Sister Irene Layser, Myerstown Sister Ann Haag, Myerstown Seven grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Burial: Millbach Cemetery Jun 27, 2001 James R. Streicher, age 82 b. May 24, 1919 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 25, 2001 Annville PA s/o late Robert J. & Emma (nee Eckert) Streicher resident, Annville PA lathe operator, Dechert Dynamics Corp., Palmyra PA Army veteran of WW2 Coin and stamp collector Member, Annville Union Hose Fire Co. Member, Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 F & AM Survivors: Brother LeRoy Streicher, Annville Brother Richard Streicher, Annville Caretaker Bruce Houser, Annville A niece Several great-nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Kathryn Sholly, Sarah Edwards and Mildred Tobias. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jun 27, 2001 LeRoy D. Snavely, age 56 b. Oct 5, 1944 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 26, 2001 South Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o Susan (nee Kreichbaum) Snavely s/o late Roy & Eloise (nee Eisenhauer) Snavely resident, South Annville Twp dock worker, Roadway Express, Carlisle member, Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Survivors: Daughter Jill L., w/o Marino Taraschi, Palmyra Daughter Susann B. Snavely, Lancaster Brother Thomas N. Snavely, Lebanon Two grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Thomas R. Snavely Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 28, 2001 James K. "Jim" Walters, age 62 b. Jun 30, 1938 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 26, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o Margaret O. (nee Sheffield) Walters, married 42 years, Feb 2001. S/o late Gerald L. & Helen I. (nee Kleiser) Walters Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Lebanon PA Owner/operator, James K. Walters Excavating Peacetime Air Force veteran Member, St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church Served in the Navy Reserve Survivors: Daughter Diana L. Walters-Bennett, w/o David M. Bennett Sr., Lebanon Son Kerry James Kleiser Walters, h/o Rose Marie (nee Carmany) Walters, Lebanon Four grandchildren A cousin A great-aunt. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 28, 2001 Charles H. Unger, age 83 b. Jul 11, 1917 West Jonestown PA d. Jun 27, 2001 N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o Almeda (nee Doutrich) Tienter Berkheiser Unger s/o late William & Ada (nee Winters) Unger. Resident, N.Annville Twp. Truck driver, LebArnold Member, Bethany United Methodist Church, Palmyra Served as secretary of the Men's Bible Class and church usher. Life member, former chief of Cleona Fire Co. Member, Lebanon County Fireman's Association Member, Palmyra Senior Citizens Survivors: Son William C. Unger, Lebanon Son Eric A. Tienter, Jacksonville NC Son Barry A. Tienter, New Bloomfield Daughter Mary L., w/o Edward Kosmela, Schaefferstown Daughter Colette, w/o Ferrel Click, Arab, Alabama Daughter Dawn A., w/o George Sheaffer, Scottsdale AZ Daughter Denise A. Berkheiser, Palmyra Daughter Lori A., w/o Randy Madara, Reading Daughter Lisa A., w/o Gregg Longenecker, Annville Brother Harold J. Unger, Sacramento CA Brother Clifford F. Unger, Palmyra Sister Irene, w/o John Risser, Mesa AZ Sister Christine, w/o Russell Smith, Palmyra 24 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Walter L. Unger Burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 28, 2001 Franklin H. Uhler Sr., age 73 b. May 12, 1928 West Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 27, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o late June I. Uhler s/o late William & Maggie (nee Good) Uhler resident, Lebanon PA previous employment, various local businesses volunteer his time at Cedar Haven for 11 years as an organ player. Survivors: Daughter Francine, w/o Kenneth Jones, Lebanon Daughter Darleen K. Uhler, Lebanon Son Samuel H. Uhler, Lebanon Daughter Maxine E. Uhler, Lebanon Son Franklin H. Uhler Jr., Newmanstown 13 grandchildren nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers William, Richard & Theodore Uhler Sisters Betty Yordy, Catherine Parker, and Dorothy See Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 29, 2001 Gary L. Kleinfelter, age 47 b. Dec 6, 1953 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 28, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Charlotte A. (nee Zimmerman) Kleinfelter s/o Lee J. Kleinfelter and Edith Vest Cessna technical supervisor, automotive refinishing business enjoyed fishing, hunting, and NASCAR racing. Survivors: Son Gary L. Kleinfelter Jr, Toledo, OH Son Gregory C. Kleinfelter, Perrysburg OH Son Rafe E. Kleinfelter, Maumee OH Daughter Brea M. Kleinfelter, Toledo OH Brother Keith Kleinfelter, Colebrook Brother Scott Kleinfelter, New Holland Brother Robin Kleinfelter, Tennessee Brother Kim Kleinfelter, Lebanon Brother Tracy Kleinfelter, Lawn Sister Sheree Roth, Manheim Sister Peggy Smith, Lebanon A Grandson Preceded in death by: Grandson Fred Kleinfelter Burial: Location is not listed. Jun 29, 2001 Anna (nee Kukolich) Harman, age 79 b. Jul 19, 1921 Steelton, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jun 28, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Roy C. Harman, celebrated 63 years, May 2001. D/o late Anthony & Barbara (nee Baglama) Kukolich Member, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Palmyra Survivors: Daughter Marian R. Compton, Annville Son Roy D. Harman, Annville A Grandchild Three great-grandchildren Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 29, 2001 Patrick J. McLaughlin, age 48 b. Sep 16, 1952 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 28, 2001 Mt. Gretna, Lebanon Co. PA s/o Earl G., h/o Erma McLaughlin and the late Christine Rudegeair retired nursing assistant, Lebanon VA Medical Center longtime employee, Quaker Alloy member, Mt. Gretna Community Fire Co. survivors: Brother Timothy G. McLaughlin, Lebanon Sister Suzanne Murray, Lebanon A niece Five nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Robert McLaughlin Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 29, 2001 Jean J. (nee Mancino) Cook, age 89 b. May 3, 1912 New Borough, Massachusetts d. Jun 27, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Peter A. Cook, who died in 1976. D/o late Thomas & Josephine (nee Calandria) Mancino Seamstress for many years, sewing drapes, slip covers, curtains and valances for numerous Companies in New York and New Jersey Worshiped in Baptist Faith Avid knitter and crocheter. Survivors: Sister Laura Koleda, Myerstown Sister Josephine Campbell, Mauldin SC Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Ocean Co. Memorial Park, Toms River NJ Jun 29, 2001 Kevin E. Weidman, age 14 b. Jun 1, 1987 Bethel, Berks Co. PA d. Jun 27, 2001 Newburg PA s/o Larry E. & Elaine J. (nee Boltz) Weidman completed eighth grade at Shippensburg Middle School attended Otterbein United Methodist Church, Newburg active in their youth group. Worked on his parents' dairy farm. Survivors: Paternal Grandparents Elwood E. & Beatrice B. Weidman, Lebnaon Maternal Grandparents Alvin R. & Lillie M. Boltz, Myerstown Brother Matthew L. Sholley, Shippensburg Brother Keith A. Weidman, Newburg Brother Kyle L. Weidman, Newburg Brother Joel C. Weidman, Newburg Sister Michele L. Clagett, Lebanon Sister Melanie L. Reich, Mifflinburg Sister Melissa A. Weidman, Newburg Sister Katie A. Weidman, Newburg Burial: Otterbein Cemetery, Lurgan Twp., Franklin Co. PA Jun 29, 2001 June M. (nee Huggler) Wertz Zerbe, age 78 b. Aug 23, 1921 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jun 28, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o Robert W. Zerbe w/o late Mathias "Dink" Wertz, who died Jul 7, 1978 d/o late John Edward & Pearl Edith (nee Clark) Huggler. Graduate, 1939, Pine Grove High School Had been employed, sewing machine operator, former Summit Station Mfg, Pine Grove Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Member, I.L.G.W. Member, Pine Grove Senior Cititzens Survivors: Son Dennis Wertz, Pine Grove Three great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Thelma M. Murphy Brother Ronald L. Huggler Burial: St. Paul's Reformed Cemetery, Ravine, Schuylkill Co. PA Jun 29, 2001 John A. "Jack" Lowe, age 61 b. Mar 14, 1940 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 27, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mildred P. (nee Hollinger) Lowe s/o late Elwin C. Ursprung & Edith Sirriannia member, St. Luke's Episcopal Church survivors: Son Dale R., h/o Bonnie Hollinger, Grantville Brother Thomas A. Lowe, Hershey Eight grandchildren Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 30, 2001 Herman "Barney" Luciotti, age 87 b. Sep 29, 1913 Big Springs WV d. Jun 28, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Elizabeth M. (nee Sholly) Luciotti s/o late Francisco & Adeline (nee DiGidio) Luciotti patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Lebanon PA retired salesman, Pinky's Furniture, Myerstown previous employer, salesman, Levitz Furniture previous employer, salesman, BonTon stores when they were operating in downtown Lebanon known for playing Big Band-era music on his accordion throughout Central PA known for teaching accordion to area students. Involved, former Independent Ambulance Unit, for which he was instrumental in the fundraising Campaign for their new building at 11th & Guilford streets. Held many spaghetti dinners to benefit this organization and various churches in the area. Served as driver for the Independent Know for his home water-refining business. Army veteran of WW2, serving with a Special Services unit know as "Three Men & A Jeep", that would travel to the front lines to entertain the troops. Performed, with Mickey Rooney, and the two maintained a lifetime friendship. Attended, St. Mary's Parochial School until fifth grade. After fifth grade, worked to assist his father and younger siblings. Member, Church of St.Cecilia, usher and "fryer" for annual fasnacht sale. One of the frying machines is referred to as "Barney's Fryer" Member, Veteran of Foreign Wars, over 50 years. Survivors: Son Robert M. Luciotti, Klingerstown Daughter Dolores Bankey, Lebanon Three grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Sister Mary Galassi, Lebanon Sister Stella Giovannoni, Isleton CA Brother Anthony Luciotti, Lebanon Brother Carlos Luciotti, Hobe Sound FL Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Russel, Belman and Donald Luciotti Sister Julia Luciotti Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jun 30, 2001 Gary L. Kleinfelter, age 47 b. Dec 6, 1953 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jun 28, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Charlotte A. (nee Zimmerman) Kleinfelter s/o Lee J. Kleinfelter s/o Edith Vest Cessna patient, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey PA resident, Palmyra PA technical supervisor, automotive refinishing business enjoyed fishing, hunting and NASCAR racing. Survivors: Son Gary L. Kleinfelter Jr., Toledo OH Son Gregory C. Kleinfelter, Perrysburg OH Son Rafe E. Kleinfelter, Maumee OH Daughter Brea M. Kleinfelter, Toledo OH Brother Keith Kleinfelter, Colebrook Brother Scott Kleinfelter, New Holland Brother Robin Kleinfelter, Tennessee Brother Kim Kleinfelter, Lebanon Brother Tracy Kleinfelter, Lawn Sister Sheree Roth, Manheim Sister Peggy Smith, Lebanon A grandson Preceded in death by: Brother Fred Kleinfelter Burial: location not listed. Jun 30, 2001 Roy A. Brown, age 79 b. Nov 18, 1921 Summit Station, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jun 28, 2001 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o late Lucille (nee Sherman) Brown s/o late Levi V. & Cora R. (nee Schneck) Brown resident, Pine Grove PA member, St. Mark's Church of Schuylkill Haven Army Air Force veteran, WW2, having served as a radio mechanic Received, numerous commendations 50-year charter member, Amvet's Strauss-Roeder Post #114, Summit Station. Graduate, 1938, Schuylkill Haven High School Graduate, Held bachelor's degree, Kutztown State College Graduate, master's & Ph.D in education from Temple Worked education for more than 40 years, began as a teacher in one-room schoolhouses in Pine Grove Twp. Retired as superintendent of schools in Washington PA Member, Phi Delta Kappa, Kutztown chapter Member, Pine Grove Lodge #409 F & AM Member, Scottish Rite, Reading Survivors: Daughter Anne Brown, Miskayuna NY Daughter Marilyn Wilson, Hampton Bays NY Sister Grace Schneck, Pine Grove Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Walter, Hebler, Fred & Guy Brown Sisters Florence Webber & Eva Brown Burial: St. Mark's Church Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA