Obits: May 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. ************************************************ MAY 2001 OBITURY ABSTRACTS LEBANON DAILY NEWS LEBANON, LEBANON CO, PENNSYLVANIA SUBMITTED BY KRISTA GABLE Index by order listed. May 1, 2001 Nancy R. (nee Long) McIntyre, age 58 May 1, 2001 Margaret R. (nee Hanley) Light, age 89 May 1, 2001 Leon R. Becker, age 74 May 1, 2001 Lillian M. (nee Kuempel) Kirsch, age 96 May 1, 2001 Florence J. (nee Imhof) Eberly, age 82 May 2, 2001 June M. (nee Holdeman) Landgraf, age 83 May 2, 2001 Harold W. Blauch, age 85 May 2, 2001 Raymond Jacob Hoaster, age 93 May 2, 2001 Jack E. Moyer Sr., age 75 May 3, 2001 Edna M. (nee Ebersole) Reigel, age 88 May 3, 2001 Elizabeth M. "Lib" (nee Snyder) Fernsler, age 95 May 4, 2001 Lucille Helen (nee Ketchum) Hadley, age 58 May 4, 2001 Louie Todd Truntich, age 39 May 4, 2001 Vernon R. Wolfe, age 84 May 4, 2001 Martha (nee Papgeorgiou) Haitos, age 93 May 5, 2001 Amy Sue Allwein, age 22 May 5, 2001 Dr. Daniel Backenstose, age 85 May 5, 2001 Dr. Anthony M. Tanno, age 86 May 5, 2001 Alda B. (nee Blough) Davidhizar, age 94 May 6, 2001 Samuel F. Fisher, age 84 May 6, 2001 Edwin M. Herr, age 89 May 6, 2001 David S. Weidner, age 84 May 6, 2001 Arlene M. (nee Bentz) Garloff, age 74 May 7, 2001 Tina M. (nee Bowman) Hummel, age 33 May 7, 2001 Morris H. Shaffer, age 78 May 7, 2001 Catherine M. (nee Smith) Hemperly, age 90 May 8, 2001 Marilyn A. (nee Rankey) Trusky, age 70 May 8, 2001 Marion E. (nee Haldeman) Fernsler, age 79 May 8, 2001 Mildred Rader King, age 83 May 8, 2001 Rudolph L. Pavlesich Jr., age 53 May 8, 2001 Beatrice M. (nee Cavanaugh) Schneck, age 65 May 8, 2001 Katie (nee Tice) Loy, age 97 May 8, 2001 Helen (nee Heagy) Rubin, age 79 May 8, 2001 Col. Clair H. Nauman, U. S. Air Force, Retired, age 76 May 8, 2001 Steven C. Graby, age 46 May 9, 2001 Bertha R. (nee Batz) Tobias, age 95 May 9, 2001 Fern V. (nee Herr) Blouch, age 70 May 9, 2001 Robert B. Schwartz, age 71 May 10, 2001 Helen D. (nee Drescher) Davis, age 88 May 10, 2001 Frank E. Miller Jr., age 54 May 10, 2001 Reuben G. Stoltzfus, age 70 May 10, 2001 Victor E. Witmer, age 88 May 11, 2001 Thelma M. (nee Blouch) Hower, 84 May 11, 2001 Katherine N. (nee Sweitzer) Schwertfuehrer, age 54 May 11, 2001 Margie E. (nee Loffreda) Sardino, age 89 May 11, 2001 Clarence D. Buchmoyer, age 72 May 11, 2001 Robert D. Tyson, age 50 May 11, 2001 George H. Ross Jr., age 72 May 12, 2001 Eugene B. Kreider, age 85 May 12, 2001 Theodore F. Miller, age 96 May 12, 2001 Clarence D. Buchmoyer, age 72 May 12, 2001 Mary B. (nee Vieli) D'Eramo, age 70 May 12, 2001 Andrew C. Poorman, age 63 May 12, 2001 Mary Florence (nee Keefer) Morgan, age 98 May 12, 2001 Warren I. "Barney" Zimmerman, age 72 May 12, 2001 Lloyd A. Kreider, age 78 May 12, 2001 Agnes P. (nee Sarik) Heverling, age 83 May 13, 2001 Katherine S. (nee Miller) Deitz, age 71 May 13, 2001 June S. (nee Lengel) Wolfe, age 83 May 14, 2001 Mary C. (nee Keeney) Meredith, age 97 May 14, 2001 Laura M. (nee Leitner) Grumbine, age 102 May 14, 2001 James Natale, age 59 May 14, 2001 Mary E. (nee Stamm) Franck, age 80 May 14, 2001 Gary E. Moyer, age 48 May 15, 2001 Russell W. Koons, age 89 May 15, 2001 Harold Bedell, age 91 May 15, 2001 Alexander A. Sosnowich, age 81 May 16, 2001 G. Elmer Ungemach, age 80 May 16, 2001 Mary A. (nee Gerhart) Moyer, age 81 May 16, 2001 Craig F. Noll, age 54 May 16, 2001 Paul D. Emerich, age 73 May 16, 2001 Martha V. (nee Wolf) Fitting, age 85 May 16, 2001 Esta A. (nee Smith) Stoltz, age 83 May 17, 2001 Kathryn M. (nee Kissinger) Emerich, age 83 May 17, 2001 Leo J. Neidert, age 84 May 17, 2001 William H. Swinesburg, age 82 May 17, 2001 Reba I. Spancake, age 81 May 17, 2001 Virginia G. (nee Balsbaugh) Firestone, age 88 May 17, 2001 Maryann (nee Bell) Bessette, age 67 May 17, 2001 Verna M. (nee Hetrick) Fox, age 99 May 18, 2001 Caroline G. (nee Balsbaugh) Firestine, age 88 May 18, 2001 John B. Backenstoes, age 90 May 18, 2001 Henrietta M. (nee King) Hall, age 97 May 18, 2001 James T. Horst, age 55 May 18, 2001 Arthur B. Weinhold, age 72 May 18, 2001 H. Edgar Messerschmidt, age 86 May 18, 2001 Diane Marie (nee Greenawalt) Yost, age 41 May 19, 2001 Elinor June (nee Ross) Hopple, age 77 May 19, 2001 David J. Potteiger, age 79 May 19, 2001 Sara E. (nee Beam) Walters, age 87 May 19, 2001 Billee Rae (nee Delaney) Kerlin, age 70 May 19, 2001 Elwood W. Keller, age 88 May 20, 2001 George H. Heverling Jr., age 82 May 20, 2001 Jacqueline O. Yeagley, age 24 days May 20, 2001 Ronald M. "Pinky" Pinkerton, age 64 May 20, 2001 Allen F. Zook, age 97 May 20, 2001 Gladys E. (nee Undercoffler) Saunders, age 65 May 20, 2001 Elmer N. Smith, age 81 May 20, 2001 Earl S. "Ricey" Rice, age 88 May 21, 2001 Gladys E. (nee Undercoffler) Saunders, age 65 May 21, 2001 Esther Marie (nee Kreider) Siegrist, age 77 May 21, 2001 Catherine (nee Sheetz) Miller, age 80 May 21, 2001 Florence S. (nee Marks) Blouch, age 84 May 21, 2001 Brad Alexander Bohannon, stillborn May 21, 2001 Arlene M. Shadle, age 51 May 22, 2001 Charles G. Evans, age 90 May 22, 2001 Walter W. Hess, age 81 May 22, 2001 Janice E. Davis, age 52 May 22, 2001 Emily M. (nee Leibig) Hickernell, age 95 May 22, 2001 Ruth M. (nee Conklin) Tilley, age 85 May 23, 2001 Melrose B. (nee Bergman) Berman Fisher, age 95 May 23, 2001 Lloyd N. Good, age 75 May 23, 2001 Richard W. Petry, age 75 May 23, 2001 Russell Leon Layser, age 90 May 23, 2001 Mary J. Novak, age 96 May 23, 2001 Edna S. (nee Shanaman) Yorty, age 96 May 23, 2001 Margaret A. (nee Strapak) Arnold, age 78 May 24, 2001 Ronald E. Binkley, age 66 May 24, 2001 Marguerite L. (nee Arnick) Fritz, age 66 May 24, 2001 Marion N. Brown, age 66 May 24, 2001 Marvin F. Noll, age 95 May 24, 2001 Olive Mae (nee Thomas) Sherman, age 80 May 25, 2001 Anna M. (nee Haas) Whitehouse, age 72 May 25, 2001 Sarah I. (nee Long) D'Agostino, age 84 May 25, 2001 Carole H. (nee Hartman) Jones, age 60 May 26, 2001 Anna V. (nee Ogurcak) Zidik, age 95 May 26, 2001 Ronald G. Lenich, age 65 May 26, 2001 Elwood B. Moon, age 84 May 26, 2001 Robert A. Henly, age 83 May 27, 2001 Jonathan W. Grimes, age 29 May 27, 2001 George Henry Gladwell, age 87 May 28, 2001 Jonathan W. Grimes, age 29 (correction) May 28, 2001 Ronald L. "Ron" Smith, age 55 May 28, 2001 Barbara A. (nee Earnest) Alcala, age 59 May 28, 2001 Ruth N. (nee Wagner) Meyer, age 69 May 29, 2001 Katie H. (nee Gehman) Wealand, age 96 May 29, 2001 Jean D. (nee Martin) Shuey, age 75 May 29, 2001 Robert W. Wenzke, age 33 May 30, 2001 Russell L. Frantz, age 86 May 30, 2001 Kenneth Eugene Gandy, age 81 May 30, 2001 Walter S. Ludwig, age 85 May 30, 2001 Adam J. "Bud" Budjako, age 86 May 30, 2001 Mabel Mae (nee Schaver) Boltz, age 97 May 31, 2001 Robert R. Reese, Jr., age 85 May 31, 2001 Leonard H. Seibel, age 76 May 31, 2001 Margaret I. (nee Poorman) Shaver, age 84 May 31, 2001 Lloyd A. Boyer Sr., age 68 May 1, 2001 Nancy R. (nee Long) McIntyre, age 58 b. date not listed Hunter Station, PA d. Apr 27, 2001 West Chester, PA w/o Rance W.McIntyre, married 35 years. D/o Jennie M. (nee Walborn) Long, and the late John M. Long. Resident, West Chester PA Director of the Aerospace Education Center at West Chester University, 10 years. 1998, testified before Congress regarding education. Received, Women in Aerospace Award at the Library of Congress Received, Presidents awards for Excellence at West Chester University Received, NOAA Award Received, AIAA Award for sustained excellence in aerospace education Past six years, Committeewoman for Pocopson Twp. Survivors: Son Michael W. McIntyre, West Chester Daughter Diane E. Hipkins, Christiana, DE Brother Kenneth Long, Camp Hill Sister Elsie Yoder, Linden Sister Dorothy Martin, Lebanon Sister Linda Weidner, Middletown Sister Diane Zerbe, Palmyra Sister Karen Smith, Eagle River, Arkansas Burial: Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill Co. PA May 1, 2001 Margaret R. (nee Hanley) Light, age 89 b. Apr 5, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 29, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o Daniel B. Light, would have been married 68 years, Jul 2001. D/o late William & Emma (nee Craze) Hanley Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon Resident, Lebanon PA Member, Fairland Brethren in Christ Church, Cleona Member, Loyalateers Sunday school class Member, Kenbrook Bible Camp Auxiliary Member, Farm Women Group Five Co-founder, Kenbrook Bible Camp, Swatara Twp. She and her brother, first residents of Mizpah Faith Home, Fredericksburg Survivors: Son Daniel H., h/o Janice Light, Ono PA Son James S., h/o Gasena Light, Lebanon Daughter Alice, w/o Tennyson Martin, Jonestown Sister Emma Hanley, Lebanon Nine grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Charles, John & James Hanley Great-Grandson Nickolas R. Light Burial: Kochenderfer's Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 1, 2001 Leon R. Becker, age 74 b. Oct 6, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 29, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o late Marilyn B. (nee Gardner) Becker, who died Oct 26, 1994. S/o late Dawson & Mary (nee Gingrich) Becker Patient, Lebanon VA Medical Center Resident, Myerstown, PA Retired maintenance mechanic, North American Refractories Co., Newmanstown Served U.S.Army during WW2 Served Marine Corp. during Korean War. Survivors: Son Barry L., h/o Colleen Becker, Newmanstown Son Brian L., h/o Ann Becker, Richland Son Charles D., h/o Darlene Becker, Lebanon Daughter Beverly M., w/o Gerald Donmoyer, Richland Daughter Lynda M., w/o Thomas Becker, Lebanon Brother Joe Bishop, Lebanon Brother Warren Becker, Lebanon Sister Doll Kalbach, Lebanon 13 grandchildren two great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Oscar Becker Sister Beulah Smith Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 1, 2001 Lillian M. (nee Kuempel) Kirsch, age 96 b. Nov 28, 1905 Hoboken NJ d. Apr 30, 2001 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Rev. John A.W. Kirsch, former pastor of Hill Lutheran Church, who died May 1982. D/o late George & Mathilde (nee Bruckman) Kuempel Resident, Luther Acres, Lititz PA Homemaker Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Neffsville PA Volunteer, Red Cross, Lancaster PA Volunteer, Office of the Aging in Lancaster PA Survivors: Daughter Dr. Barbara Ann, w/o Dr. Paul T. Schaefer, Honeoye NY Daughter Miriam L., w/o Dr. Donald H. Meyer, Newark DE Son Dr. John A. W. Kirsch, Madison, Wisconsin Burial: Hill Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA May 1, 2001 Florence J. (nee Imhof) Eberly, age 82 b. Jun 17, 1918 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 29, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late Henry P. Eberly d/o late Herman W. & Katie (nee Wise) Imhof resident, Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon PA attended, Lebanon Moravian Church member, Independent Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Survivors: Brother William M. Imhof, Lebanon Numerous nieces and nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 2, 2001 June M. (nee Holdeman) Landgraf, age 83 b. Apr 13, 1918 Hegins, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Apr 30, 2001 Upper Allen Twp., Cumberland Co. PA w/o late Clair A. Daniels, who died in 1951 w/o late LeRoy Kreiser Landgraf, who died in 1976. D/o late Rufus J. & Sadie E. (nee Williard) Holdeman Resident, Messiah Village, Upper Allen Twp., Cumberland Co. PA Former resident, Palmyra Retired teacher, Palmyra Area School District "Pine Street Elementary School", 38 years. Graduate, 1934, Hegins High School Graduate, 1936, Kutztown State College Graduate, 1952, Elizabethtown College Member, Palm Lutheran Church, Palmyra Member, Palmyra Order of the Eastern Star No. 402 Instrumental in starting the Palmyra Public Library Member of the Library Board for 26 years. Volunteer, Hershey Medical Center Volunteer, Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra Survivors: Daughter Claire E. Messimer, Lemoyne A grandson Burial: Friedens Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill Co. PA May 2, 2001 Harold W. Blauch, age 85 b. Jan 15, 1916 North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 30, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Hazel (nee Tice) Blauch s/o late Oliver A. & Emma (nee Spancake) Blauch patient, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon PA resident, Annville PA retired, 1978, former Bethlehem Steel attended, N. Annville Bible Church Army veteran of WW2, serving in the Pacific Theater and receiving the Bronze Star. Member, Annville American Legion. Survivors: Son Michael C. Blauch, Annville Son Anthony J., h/o Victoria Blauch, Lebanon Daughter Lana F. Lutz, Palmyra Four grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters June Miller, Bertha Apple, and Esther Light. Burial: North Bellegrove Cemetery, Bellegrove, Lebanon Co. PA May 2, 2001 Raymond Jacob Hoaster, age 93 b. Mar 25, 1908 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 30, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o late Blodwen (nee Parry) Hoaster. S/o late William & Elizabeth (nee Workman) Hoaster Resident, SpangCrest Manor, Lebanon PA Former resident, Seventh Ave, Lebanon Former superintendent/manager, Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, holding the position for over 50 years Past treasurer and president, Cemetery Association of PA Currently on the board of Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, serving as treasurer. Member, Christ Presbyterian Church, Lebanon, where he was former elder and Adult Sunday School teacher Former councilman and tax collector for the Lebanon Independent Boro. A scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 5. Survivors: Son Raymond W., h/o Carolyn (nee Gray) Hoaster, Staunton VA Two granddaughters Six great-grandchildren Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 2, 2001 Jack E. Moyer Sr., age 75 b. date not listed Terre Hill, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 1, 2001 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Gladys (nee Machamer) Moyer, who died in 1988. S/o late Elmer G. & Carrie F. (nee Coleman) Moyer. "he grew up in Lebanon and had lived in the Lititz area since 1958". Senior designer primarily worked for Aggregates Equipment, Leola 1956 Ð 1970 & 1986 Ð 1990. Previous employer, A.B. Rote, Lancaster Previous employer, Greiners Welding, Mt. Joy Previous employer, Elgood Mayo Inc., Lancaster, retired 1990. Member, Brunnnerville United Methodist Church Member, Ephrata American Legion. Survivors: Son Jack E. Moyer Jr., Prattville, Alabama Son Jay E. Moyer, Mountville Daughter Jill E. White, Lititz Daughter Joy E. Wagaman, Lancaster Sister Dorothy, w/o Robert Peterson, Yelm, Washington Brother Richard L. Moyer, Newark DE Seven grandchildren Six great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Betty Bachman Burial: Brunnerville United Methodist Cemetery, Brunnerville, Lancaster Co. PA May 3, 2001 Edna M. (nee Ebersole) Reigel, age 88 b. May 20, 1912 Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA d. May 2, 2001 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Clarence M. Reigel Sr. d/o late Gertie Ebersole Survivors: Dau Carole A. Harlan, Jonestown Dau Thelma Enders, Mechanicsburg Son Clarence "Cal" Reigel Jr., Jonestown 8 grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren 5 great-great-grandchilren buried: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA May 3, 2001 Elizabeth M. "Lib" (nee Snyder) Fernsler, age 95 b. Dec 11, 1905 Hanover, PA d. May 2, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late K. Paul Fernsler, who died in 1989 d/o late Charles & Etta (nee Nau) Synder Survivors: Son John P., h/o Joan Fernsler, Lewisburg Sister Eva Heindel, Glen Mills 2 grandchildren A niece. buried: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 4, 2001 Lucille Helen (nee Ketchum) Hadley, age 58 b. May 2, 1943 New York City, NY d. May 3, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Kenneth Hadley d/o late Oscar R. & Ada M. (nee Frazier) Ketchum formerly employed at Lebanon VA Medical Center licensed practical nurse, 10 years. Survivors: Son Michael Deaven, Annville Son Jeffrey Deaven, Santa Monica CA Son Byron Deaven, Petaluma CA Daughter Jennifer Root, Lebanon Six grandchildren Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 4, 2001 Louie Todd Truntich, age 39 b. May 27, 1961 Ft. Campbell, Kentucky d. May 3, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Susan D. (nee Patterson) Truntich, married 12 years. S/o Louie & Nancy J. (nee Dickson) Truntich Chief instructor of the Third Battalion 166th Regiment Non-commissioned Officer Academy at Fort Indiantown Gap Master sergeant in the PA Army National Guard Former welder for Hillman Barge in Brownsville Graduate, 1973, Carmichaels High School Worshipped in Baptist faith. Member, American Legion Post, Jonestown Member, 166th Regiment Mess Member, Association of United States Army Member, National Guard Association of the United States. Avid reader, hunter, and fisherman, enjoyed old tractors and flower gardening. Survivors: Step-daughter Tonya S., w/o John Blouch, Lebanon Step-daughter Jodi L., w/o Todd Stoltz, Jonestown Sister Leah A., w/o John Hanley, Canonsburg Maternal grandmother Marie A. Dickson, Crucible Four grandchildren Two nephews Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 4, 2001 Vernon R. Wolfe, age 84 b. Jul 24, 1916 Suedburg, Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Neda F. (nee Miller) Wolfe, would have been married 63 years, May 21, 2001 s/o late John & Isabelle (nee Yoder) Wolfe retired miner, Cornwall Ore Mines in 1982. Also worked for PA Game Commission Survivors: Son Timothy P., h/o Betty Wolfe, Bethel Daughter Patricia M., w/o Ronald Bugg, Fredericksburg Six grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 4, 2001 Martha (nee Papgeorgiou) Haitos, age 93 b. May 8, 1907 Greece d. May 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Emmanuel "Mike" Haitos d/o late Anastasios & Agathe (nee Scantsos) Papgeorgiou member, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Camp Hill survivors: Daughter Helen Karanikas, Lebanon Son Vassilos Haitos, Lebanon Four grandchildren Six great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 5, 2001 Amy Sue Allwein, age 22 b. Dec 11, 1978 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 2, 2001 Lebanon PA d/o Susan E. (nee Henry) Allwein and the late Thomas J. Allwein Survivors: Brother Mark T., h/o Sherry Allwein, Hershey Brother Christopher A., h/o Paula Allwein, Shermansdale Brother Douglas M.Allwein, Fort Bragg, North Carolina Nephews and numerous aunts and uncles burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 5, 2001 Dr. Daniel Backenstose, age 85 b. Aug 24, 1915 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 3, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA h/o 46 years, Dorohty (nee Hall) Backenstose h/o late Dorothy (Hyland) Backenstose s/o John & Stella (nee Brendle) Backenstose Survivors: Son Daniel L. Backenstose, Jr., Buffalo Springs Son Jonathon Backenstose, Arlington, VA Daughter Mary Beth (nee Backenstose) Good, Hummelstown Daughter Amh H. Backenstose, Hershey Brother Dr. Thomas C. Backenstose, Palmyra Sister Stellamary Bertram, Lemoyne 3 grandchildren burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA May 5, 2001 Dr. Anthony M. Tanno, age 86 b. Sep 14, 1914 Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH d. May 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Pearl (nee Martin) Tanno s/o late Joseph & Letetia (nee Iammarino) Tanno Survivors: Son Joseph M., h/o Natasha Tanno, Cleona Daughter Janet Daugherty, Annville Daughter Judith Ann, w/o James Schairbaum, Ann Arbor, Michigan 9 grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 5, 2001 Alda B. (nee Blough) Davidhizar, age 94 b. date not provided. Hollsopple, Somerset Co. PA d. May 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o 65 years on Apr 18, 2001, Harry M. Davidizar d/o late Titus L. & Jamima (nee Thomas) Blough Survivors: Son Larry M., Davidhizar, Hershey Sister Alvera Ullery, Davidsville 6 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Gary P. Davidhizar Two brothers Three sisters burial: Thomas Mennonite Church Cemetery, Somerset Co. PA May 6, 2001 Samuel F. Fisher, age 84 b. Nov 15, 1916 Jackson Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 5, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 57 years on Nov 23, 2000, Pauline E. (nee Yorty) Fisher s/o late Adam H. & Violet R. (nee Schott) Fisher Survivors: Son Dennis L., h/o Joeanne Fisher, Myerstown Daughter Brenda, w/o Michael Fasold, Lebanon 4 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren Sister Emma Houtz, Myerstown Sister Mary Saunders, Myerstown Sister Kathryn Klopp, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son James A. Fisher in 1985 Son Robert D. Fisher in 1997 Grandson Jesse Fair in 1996 Brothers Franklin Fisher and George Fisher burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 6, 2001 Edwin M. Herr, age 89 b. Aug 9, 1911 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 4, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Ottie Mabel (nee Long) Herr s/o late Cyrus & Edna (nee Heilman) Herr Survivors: Daughter Gloria Bashore, Palmyra Daughter Janice Balthaser, Palmyra 5 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 6, 2001 David S. Weidner, age 84 b. Oct 9, 1913 Lexington, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Doris A. Weidner s/o late Benjamin & Gerna (nee Spangler) Weidner Survivors: Son Robert Alan, h/o Angela M. Weidner, Atlanta, Georgia Sister Jennie S. Bomberger, Lancaster Sister Meda, spouse of Caleb White, Reistville Number of nieces and nephews burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 6, 2001 Arlene M. (nee Bentz) Garloff, age 74 b. Mar 5, 1927 Richland, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harold W. Garloff, who died in 1995 d/o late Martin L. & Mollie (nee Layser) Bentz Survivors: Son Steven M. Garloff, Richland Daughter Sheila R., w/o George Belicka Sr., Lebanon A grandson Sister Shirley, w/o Ronald Achenbach, Richland Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Eloise Sechrist Gerlach in 1985 burial: Not listed. Convenience of family. May 7, 2001 Tina M. (nee Bowman) Hummel, age 33 b. Jun 28, 1967 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 4, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o 7 years, John T. Hummel d/o Linda (nee Kemmerling) Bowman and the late Rodger Bowman Survivors: Son William Anthony Hummel, Auburn Sister Marie L. Hoffman, Pine Grove Grandparents Betty Kemmerling, Pine Grove Grandparents Anthony & Marguerite (nee Bowman) Pitts, Birdsboro Aunts, uncles and cousins Preceded in death by: Son Arron James Hummel burial: Schuylkill church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA May 7, 2001 Morris H. Shaffer, age 78 b. date not listed. Rapho Township, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 4, 2001 Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Thelma (nee Weaver) Balmer Shaffer and h/o late Alma (nee Brandt) Shaffer, who died in 1982 s/o late Jacob & Minnie (nee Hershey) Shaffer Survivors: Daughter Marcia S., w/o Daryl W. Myer, Manheim Son Terry L., h/o Som Shaffer, Campbell, California Son M. Alan Shaffer, Manheim Step-daughter Barbara A., w/ Paul G. Smith, Mt. Joy Step-daughter Judith C. Havercamp, Elizabethtown Step-son Richard H., h/o Sarah M. Balmer, Manheim Step-son Steven R., h/o Kathy D. Balmer, Manheim Brother J. Marlin, h/o Dorothy Shaffer, Manheim Sister Etta , w/o Charles Brubaker, Elizabethtown 3 grandchildren 10 step-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Hershey Geib, Willis Geib Sisters Emma Ruth Nauman and Bernice Arndt burial: Chicques Brethren Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA May 7, 2001 Catherine M. (nee Smith) Hemperly, age 90 b. date not given Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 6, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late William & Katie (nee Good) Smith Survivors: Son Gerald Wise, Newmanstown Son Donald Wise, Mt. Joy. Brother Paul Gerhart, Jenkintown Two granddaughters 3 great-grandchildren burial: Millcreek Memorial Cemetery May 8, 2001 Marilyn A. (nee Rankey) Trusky, age 70 b. Nov 6, 1930 W. Reading, Berks Co. PA d. May 7, 2001 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late George E. Trusky d/o late George C. Sr. & Margaret (nee Moyer) Rankey Catholic faith Survivors: Son G. Andrew, h/o Carol Trusky, Leesport Daughter Marie S., w/o William R. Brown, Jonestown Brother George C. Rankey Jr., Kirkwood, Mississippi A grandson Two step-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Marie Right Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 8, 2001 Marion E. (nee Haldeman) Fernsler, age 79 b. Feb 14, 1922 Fontana, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 7, 2001 ManorCare, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late David A. Fernsler, who died April 22, 2001 d/o late Christ & Katie Lena (nee Shaeffer) Haldeman homemaker member, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Eugene D. Fernsler, Newmanstown Sister Betty, w/o Walter Peiffer, Myerstown Brother Christ S. Haldeman, Reinholds Brother Joe Haldeman, Lebanon Brother Merle Haldeman, Penfield Brother George Haldeman, Monaca Step-sister Alice, w/o Luke Levengood, Schaefferstown A granddaughter Number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Phares D. Haldeman Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 8, 2001 Mildred Rader King, age 83 b. Feb 8, 1918 Green Bank WV d. May 6, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Wlliam R. Sweger Sr. d/o late Arthur G. Rader and Louise C. Myers. Retired 1984, secretary, Hershey Foods Employee Member, First United Methodist Church, Hershey, where she taught Sunday school Secretary for Hershey AARP Secretary for Mohler Senior Citizen's Center, Hershey Survivors: Daughter Deborah J. Sweger, Covington VA Daughter Catherine E. Zemba, Palmyra Son Lt. Col. William R. Sweger, O'Fallon ILL. Brother Jack Myers, Elizabethtown Brother Maynard D. Myers, Carlisle 14 grandchildren three great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Leona Weltmer Burial: location is not listed. May 8, 2001 Rudolph L. Pavlesich Jr., age 53 b. Aug 24, 1947 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 5, 2001 Lebanon, PA s/o late Rudolph L. Sr. & Josephine (nee Meshok) Pavelesich employee, North American Refractories, Womelsdorf Army Veteran of Korean War. Member, Lebanon VFW Member, St. Mary's Church Survivors: Daughter Elizabeth A. Pavlesich, Gainesville FL Son Rudolph L. Pavlesich III, Gainesville FL Sister Elizabeth, w/o Edward Ristenbatt, Ann Arbor, Michigan Two nieces. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 8, 2001 Beatrice M. (nee Cavanaugh) Schneck, age 65 b. Sep 9, 1935 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 6, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Roy P. Schneck, to whom she would have celebrated 42 years in Dec 2001 d/o late John & Mabel (nee Boyer) Cavanaugh retired from Cornwall Manor, 16 years of service member, Kimmerlings United Church of Christ member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 Auxiliary Survivors: Daughter Wanda J. Schneck, Lebanon Daughter Shirlene M. Kern, Lebanon Daughter Pamela M. Schneck, Lebanon Child Faron R. Schneck, Lebanon Sister Joanne Makauskas, Frackville Brother Franklin Cavanaugh, Tremont Three grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Jack Cavanaugh Sister Betty J. Cavanaugh Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 8, 2001 Katie (nee Tice) Loy, age 97 b. Aug 3, 1903 Heilmandale, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Paul L. Loy, who died in 1975 d/o late John & Sallie (nee Reist) Tice Had lived in Lebanon Valley Home, Annville Floor lady for A. S. Kreider Shoe Factory, Annville Member, Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Annville Member, Annville Union Hose Fire Co. Auxiliary Survivors: Granddaughter Joyce Shaak Two great-grandchildren A great-great-granddaughter Preceded in death by: Daughter Ruth E. Loy Brother Harvey Tice Burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 8, 2001 Helen (nee Heagy) Rubin, age 79 b. Oct 13, 1921 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 4, 2001 Charlotte NC w/o late Nathan N. Rubin, who died in 1990. D/o late Henry S. & Bessie (nee Walmer) Heagy Retired, 33 years service, U. S. government working for the chief of chaplains and the Chief of staff to security of Internal Affairs at the Pentagon, Washington DC Graduate, 1939, Lebanon High School Attended Lebanon Business College Avid traveler Survivors: Brother Henry C., h/o Shirley Heagy, Lebanon Sister Grace Wentling, w/o Irwin Auman, Lebanon Sister Arlene Watts, Cleona Sister Myrl, w/o Don Robinson, Falls Church VA Several nieces and nephews Companion Ben Bowman, Cornwall Preceded in death by: Brother Harold E. Heagy Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 8, 2001 Col. Clair H. Nauman, U. S. Air Force, Retired, age 76 b. date not listed West Donegal Twp, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 6, 2001 Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ruby M. (nee Pennington) Nauman, with whom he celebrated 41 years, Sep 2000. S/o late Henry W. & Mary A. (nee Hetrick) Nauman Member, Christ Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown Served on the church council for 17 years Lay-president of the congregation Chairman of the evangelical and memorial meal committees. Bible Study teacher Usher and greeter Retired 1972, Air Force, 28 years. Served in WW2 as a bombardier Served in Korean War Served in Vietnam Life member, Conewago Post 329 American Legion, Elizabethtown Life member, Fred Barley Post 5667 VFW, Elizabethtown Member, Retired Officers Association Served on the service academy selection committee headed by George Gekas. Keynote speaker at several community Memorial Day celebrations in Elizabethtown Survivors: Son Wayne R. Nauman, Tarpon Springs FL Son Ronald A. Nauman, Wrightsville Sister Grace Derr, Mt. Joy Two grandchildren Six great-grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 8, 2001 Steven C. Graby, age 46 b. Nov 2, 1954 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 4, 2001 Monessen, PA h/o Dorothy (nee Tunney) Graby s/o Almeda Jean Graby and the late Harold G. Graby Graduate, 1972, Annville-Cleona High School Attended West Virginia University Member, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Annville Member, Elks Lodge 773, Monessen Member, Croatian Club, Monessen Pipefitter by trade Member, Local Union 354 Plumbers & Pipefitters of America Survivors: Daughter Sarah Graby, Monessen Daughter Megan Graby, Monessen Brother Robert H. Graby, Harrisburg Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Burial: Grandview Cemetery, Monessen, PA May 9, 2001 Bertha R. (nee Batz) Tobias, age 95 b. date not listed Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 8, 2001 ECC Retirement Village, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Lester H. Tobias , who died Mar 25, 1967] d/o late David & Mary (nee Lentz) Batz resident of ECC Village since Mar 21, 2000 member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Robesonia Survivors: Daughter Audrey M. Putt, Newmanstown Brother Paul Batz, Myerstown Eight grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren eight great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Arlene V. Moore, who died Feb 29, 2000 Burial: Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg Twp. May 9, 2001 Fern V. (nee Herr) Blouch, age 70 b. Jan 29, 1931 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 8, 2001 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Henry A. Blouch, w/whom she would have celebrated 47 years, July 4, 2001 d/o late Clayton R. & Edna G. (nee Heisey) Herr member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Jonestown member, St. John's 3M class and Ladies Circle Survivors: Brother Curtis Herr, Jonestown Brother Titus Herr, Georgia Sister Doris Klahr, Lebanon Sister Ruth Lahr, Lebanon Sister Iva Zerbe, Lebanon Sister Emma Blauch, Georgia Sister Mabel Gainer, New Jersey Two nieces Preceded in death by: Sister Verna Kramer Half-sisters Betty Hornsicker and Annie Herr Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 9, 2001 Robert B. Schwartz, age 71 b. Jul 25, 1929 Summit Station, Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 8, 2001 Wayne Twp. H/o Virginia (nee Zimmerman) Schwartz S/o late Monroe & Emma (nee Krause) Schwartz Army veteran of Korean War, where he served w/ A Battery, 3rd AAA AW Battalion Miner Also worked as a welder, Quaker Alloy. Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Member, Pine Grove American Legion Member, Summit Station Fire Company Life member, Rock Fish & Game Survivors: Daughter Brenda H. Herring, Schuylkill Haven Daughter Jane M. Halye, Schuylkill Haven Brother Reynold Mengel, Geneva NY Sister Helen Grimm, Pottsville Sister Dorthea Moyer, Auburn Sister Marie Felty, Pine Grove Six grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Earl Schwartz, Foster Schwartz, Floyd Mengel & Harold Mengel Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 10, 2001 Helen D. (nee Drescher) Davis, age 88 b. Apr 23, 1913 Orange NJ d. May 8, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o William Gould Davis d/o late Otto C. & Helen R. (nee Boyer) Drescher retired secretary, having been employed with business and church work. Survivors: Son Richard William, h/o Patricia Jean Davis, Concord NC 2 granddaugthers burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 10, 2001 Frank E. Miller Jr., age 54 b. Feb 7, 1947 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 7, 2001 Lebanon PA s/o late Frank E. Miller Sr. & Elizabeth (nee Gable) Miller had been employed, cutter at Keystone Weaving Mill Survivors: Brother Donald Miller, Lebanon Brother Robert Miller, Lebanon Brother Terry Miller, Lebanon Brother Raymond Miller, Lebanon Brother Richard Miller, Edlinburg Sister Myrtle Stewart, Lebanon Sister Patricia Collins, Lebanon Sister Delcia, w/o Vincent Laehr, Cincinnati OH Preceded in death by: Brother Paul Richard Miller. Burial: Ebenzer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 10, 2001 Reuben G. Stoltzfus, age 70 b. Dec 15, 1930 Elverson, Chester Co. PA d. May 9, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Fanny K. (nee Zook) Stotlzfus s/o late Elam G. & Sarah (Smucker) Stoltzfus retired farmer. Member, Old Order Amish Church Survivors: Son Amos D. Stoltzfus, Myerstown Son Abner G. Stoltzfus, Myerstown Son Reuben G. Stoltzfus Jr., Myerstown Son Elam Z. Stoltzfus, Myerstown Son Steven Z. Stoltzfus, Myerstown Daughter Sara Ann, w/o Simeon Zook, Newmanstown Daughter Annie J., w/o Melvin Fisher, Paradise Daughter Miriam, w/o Alvin Stoltzfus, Myerstown Daughter Fanny J., w/o Amos King, Myerstown Brother Eli Stoltzfus, Myerstown Brother Isaac Stoltzfus, Myerstown Brother Christian Stoltzfus, Richland Brother Elam Stoltzfus, Loysville Sister Fannie, w/o Jonas Lapp, Myerstown Sister Lydia Fisher, Myerstown Sister Rebecca Stoltzfus, Bird-in-Hand Sister Annie Stoltzfus, Tampa FL 56 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Leah Stoltzfus, Sarah Lapp and Mary Stoltzfus Brother Jacob Stoltzfus Burial: Lapp Cemetery, community location is not listed. May 10, 2001 Victor E. Witmer, age 88 b. Mar 25, 1913 South Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA d. May 9, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Helen G. (nee Wentling) Witmer, to whom he was married 64 years, Mar 27, 2001. S/o late C. Raymond & Stella (nee Bucher) Witmer Cabinet maker and traveled the East Coast installing church furniture for 30 years for the New Holland Planning Mill. Survivors: Son Raymond S., h/o Sara Jane Witmer, Elizabethtown Son Lesley A., h/o ruth Witmer, Snellville Ga Sister Marguerite Witmer, Annville Sister Betty, w/o Alfred Barry, Lebanon Brother Warren Witmer, Palmyra Brother Paul Witmer, Annville 5 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Harold Witmer Burial: Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA May 11, 2001 Thelma M. (nee Blouch) Hower, 84 b. Oct 8, 1916 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 9, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o Warren J. Hower, to whom she was married 9 years w/o late Earl W. Hower, who died Nov 5, 1988 d/o late Calvin & Mary (nee Youse) Blouch homemaker member. St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Step-daughter Debra, w/o Jamie Ciotti, Lebanon Step-son Jeffrey J. Hower, Lebanon Step-granddaughter Brother Calvin M. Blauch, Lebanon Number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Harold I. Blouch Burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 11, 2001 Katherine N. (nee Sweitzer) Schwertfuehrer, age 54 b. Jul 8, 1946 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 9, 2001 Lebanon PA d/o Clarence W. Sr. & Fern E. (nee Boyer) Sweitzer), Frystown employed, Reynolds, working for the Hershey School attended, Bunker Hill Evangelical Congregational Church Survivors: Son John K., h/o Amy Schwertfuehrer, Lancaster Son Krister S., h/o Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer, Pittsburgh Brother Clarence W. Sweitzer Jr., Reading Sister Susan Sweitzer, Palmyra 1 granddaughter burial: Mountville Cemetery, city location is not listed. May 11, 2001 Margie E. (nee Loffreda) Sardino, age 89 b. Sep 21, 1911 Italy d. May 9, 2001 Nashville Tn d/o late Fortunado & Slyvia Loffreda formerly lived in Palmyra retired, Hershey Estates after 30 years in housekeeping former member, Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra Survivors: Daughter Gloria, w/o Jack Miller, Nashville TN Sister Mary Costelli, Indiana Sister Yoland Herman, Hershey A grandson 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Louis Loffreda Sister Ida Perekovic Burial: Hershey Cemetery, Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA May 11, 2001 Clarence D. Buchmoyer, age 72 b. Jul 22, 1929 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ethel M. (nee Rank) Buchmoyer, to whom he was married 50 years Oct 2000. S/o Anna Mae (nee Snavely) Buchmoyer, Palmyra and the late David D. Buchmoyer Retired carpenter, 25 years, Bethlehem Steel Corp., Lebanon Member, Kochenderfer's Methodist Church, Lebanon Member, Lebanon Senior Cititzens Army veteran of Korean War, serving with 108th Field Artillery. Enjoyed camping, gardening, and hunting. Survivors: Son Joseph M. Buchmoyer, Manheim Son Jess R. Buchmoyer, Lebanon Daughter Barbara A., w/o John Platt, Lebanon Brother Ralph Buchmoyer, Manheim Brother Kenneth Buchmoyer, Annville 10 grandchildren number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Anna Mae Buchmoyer Burial: Zion "Goshert's" United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 11, 2001 Robert D. Tyson, age 50 b. Oct 27, 1950 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 10, 2001 Lebanon PA s/o Patricia A. (nee Troy) Tyson and the late Robert G. Tyson Machine operator. Had been employed by, Henry Molded Products, Lebanon Survivors: Brother Ronald R. Tyson, Wellsboro Brother Jeffrey L. Tyson, Allentown NJ Several aunts, uncles and cousins Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 11, 2001 George H. Ross Jr., age 72 b. Jul 17, 1928 California d. May 10, 2001 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA no parents listed. No spouse listed. Retired in 2000 from Penn National Race Track. Burial: "a time of remembrance was held at the Buck Hotel in Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA." Internment location is not listed. May 12, 2001 Eugene B. Kreider, age 85 b. date not listed location not listed d. May 9, 2001 Berlin NJ h/o Lydia (nee Sherk) Kreider parents are not listed. Survivors: Brother Guy Kreider, Lebanon Sister Irene Snavely, Myerstown Sister Lena McKechine, Jonestown Son Dennis Kreider, h/o Deborah, Sicklerville NJ Daughter Lois, w/o Raymond Jester, Runnemede PA Two grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Burial: Berlin Cemetery, Berlin NJ May 12, 2001 Theodore F. Miller, age 96 b. Nov 28, 1904 Steelton, PA d. May 10, 2001 Manor Care Health Services, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA h/o late Esther (nee Stuckey) Miller s/o late William & Carrie (nee Harmon) Miller member, First United Methodist Church, Hershey member, Train Collectors Association, 40 years millright, Hershey Foods Corp., over 40 years. Survivors: Daughter Mildred K. Keiper, Elizabethtown Son Robert T. Miller, Cleona Six grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren one great-great grandchild burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 12, 2001 Clarence D. Buchmoyer, age 72 b. Jul 22, 1929 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ethel M. (nee Rank) Buchmoyer, married 50 years, October 2000. S/o Anna Mae (nee Snavely) Buchmoyer and the late David D. Buchmoyer Retired carpenter, Bethlehem Steel Corp, Lebanon, 25 years Member, Kochenderfer's Methodist Church, Lebanon Member, Lebanon Senior Citizens Army veteran of the Korean War, 108th Field Artillery Enjoyed camping, gardening and hunting Survivors: Son Joseph M. Buchmoyer, Manheim Son John W. Buchmoyer, Lebanon Son Jess R. Buchmoyer, Lebanon Daughter Barbara A., w/o John Platt, Lebanon Brother Ralph Buchmoyer, Manheim Brother Kenneth Buchmoyer, Annville 10 grandchildren number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Anna Mae Buchmoyer Burial: Zion "Goshert's" United Church of Christ Cemetery, E. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 12, 2001 Mary B. (nee Vieli) D'Eramo, age 70 b. Dec 4, 1930 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. May 10, 2001 Hershey PA d/o late Domenico & Geldrude (nee Clerici) Vieli member, St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey enjoyed cooking survivors: daughter Rose D'Eramo, Lebanon daughter Louise Risser, Elizabethtown daughter Barbara Kuhl, Mt. Olivet KY daughter Cathy Artz, Lebanon son Anthony Vieli, Lebanon son Domenic Vieli, Palmyra brother Angelo Vieli, Hershey sister Dominish Vieli, Hershey sister Philomena Saluto, Mays Landing NJ eight grandchildren three great-grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA May 12, 2001 Andrew C. Poorman, age 63 b. Jan 31, 1938 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 10, 2001 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sonja R. (nee Fulk) Poorman, married Dec 14, 1957, St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, Lebanon S/o late Andrew C. & Christine R. (nee Daubert) Poorman Retired employee, former Bethlehem Steel Corp. Attended Annville High School Brought up in the Catholic faith. Survivors: Daughter Debra A., w/o N. E. Gamber III, Jonestown Daughter Beverly M., w/o Richard C. Albert, Auburn PA Two granddaughters Sister Joan M. Krall, Jonestown One aunt Several cousins, nieces and nephews. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 12, 2001 Mary Florence (nee Keefer) Morgan, age 98 b. Feb 2, 1903 Pine Grove Twp., Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 10, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Herbert Morgan d/o late Rubin & Emmaline (nee Wagner) Keefer employed as a waitress member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove survivors: sister Annie Siefert, Pine Grove burial: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA May 12, 2001 Warren I. "Barney" Zimmerman, age 72 b. Oct 20, 1928 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 10, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Betty Jane (nee Boltz) Zimmerman, who died in 1979 s/o late Edwin & Ida (nee Young) Zimmerman retired Crane operator, former Bethlehem Steel Corp., Lebanon avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman Survivors: Son Warren I. Zimmerman Jr., Lebanon Daughter Karen Rivera, Annville Daughter Leslie, w/o Thomas Morgan, Myerstown Daughter Marilyn, w/o Collin Kerr, Myerstown Daughter Jane Zimmerman, Lebanon Daughter Peggy Sue Zimmerman, Lebanon Brother Delbert Zimmerman, Annville 11 grandchildren nine great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Daniel Zimmerman Brothers Edwin, Elmer, George, David, Melvin and William Zimmerman Sisters Pauline, Sara, and Irene A Granddaughter Amanda Jo Zimmerman Burial: location is not listed. May 12, 2001 Lloyd A. Kreider, age 78 b. May 9, 1923 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 11, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Mae G. (nee Haak) Kreider s/o late Aaron R. & Emma Kreider farmer member, Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, Hershey member, Disciples Sunday school class. Survivors: Son Kenneth Kreider, Palmyra A granddaughter Preceded in death by: Sisters Mary Kauffman and Dorothy Kinsinger Brother David Kreider Burial: Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA May 12, 2001 Agnes P. (nee Sarik) Heverling, age 83 b. Mar 17, 1918 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 10, 2001 Lebanon Valley Home, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Anthony L. Heverling d/o late John & Anna (nee Gabric) Sarik employee of former, Everite Knitting Mills, Lebanon member, Lebanon Senior Center member, Retired Steelworkers Club member, Church of St. Cecilia Survivors: Daughter Patricia, w/o Richard H. Pavone, Hershey Two grandchildren Three great-granddaughters Two nephews A niece. Preceded in death by: Sisters Anne Bixler, Mary Gerhart, and Helen Houser Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 13, 2001 Katherine S. (nee Miller) Deitz, age 71 b. Aug 6, 1929 Lancaster Co. PA d. May 12, 2001 Camp Hill, Cumberland Co. PA w/o J. Leonard Deitz w/o late George L. Kuntz d/o late Harrison & Edna (nee Shearer) Miller retired seamstress, drapery department, Sears in Colonial Park member, Hanoverdale Church of the Brethren attended Word of Life Chapel in Halifax Choir director for Word of Life Chapel Former choir director, Hanoverdale Church of the Brethren Member, Dauphin Co. Farm Women Survivors: Son Kenneth E., h/o Carol Kuntz, New Cumberland Son Larry L., h/o Joan Kuntz, Palmyra Son Gerald L., h/o Brenda Kuntz, Waverly OH Son John R., h/o Cheryl Deitz, Hummelstown Son Jay M., h/o Diane Deitz, Hummelstown Daughter Sarah K., w/o Daniel Sergesketter, Jasper, IN Daughter Janet L. Deitz Gray, w/o Larry Gray, Tampa Bay, FL Daughter Joann S. Deitz, Middletown Two brothers Two sisters 10 grandchildren burial: Hanoverdale Cemetery, Hanoverdale, Dauphin Co. PA May 13, 2001 June S. (nee Lengel) Wolfe, age 83 b. date not listed Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 12, 2001 Spring Twp., Berks Co. PA d/o late Mae Lengel. Retired manager, custodial services, Wernersville State Hospital w/ 22 years of service. Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf Survivors: Daughter Susan E. (nee Wolfe) Nagle, Southampton Son Thomas A. Wolfe, Lenhartsville Three grandsons Sister Louise Dissinger Hartranft, Womelsdorf Sister Rebecca Dissinger Buchter, Womesldorf Burial: Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA May 14, 2001 Mary C. (nee Keeney) Meredith, age 97 b. date not listed Marion Twp., Berks Co. PA d. May 12, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William O. Meredith, who died Jan 17, 1959 d/o late Charles & Minnie (nee Troutman) Keeney retired 1969, licensed practical nurse, Wernersville State Hospital, 16 years. Member, Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg Survivors: Daughter Florence A. Moyer, Camp Hill Son Edwin W. Meredith, Bernville Son Charles K. Meredith, Womelsdorf Son Lee E. Meredith, Havre de Grace, MD 10 grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren two great-great grandchildren burial: Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stouchsburg, Berks Co. PA May 14, 2001 Laura M. (nee Leitner) Grumbine, age 102 b. Mar 28, 1899 Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. May 12, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Warren H. Grumbine, who died in 1965 d/o late George W. & Alice (nee Mell) Leitner oldest member, Myerstown United Church of Christ, active in the Alter Guild, Friendly Sisters and Adult Sunday school. Baked the bread used for communion Member, Myerstown Golden Agers Participated Retired Seniors Volunteer Program Volunteer, ECC Home Volunteer, Senior Citizen meal site, Myerstown Avid crocheter and enjoyed cooking and baking Survivors: Daughter Alice, w/o Paul Himmelberger, Tucson AZ Three grandchildren Seven great-grandchildren Two great-greatgrandchildren Three nephews. Preceded in death by: Daughter Josephine Grumbine in 1941 Son David Grumbine in 1970 A grandson Burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA May 14, 2001 James Natale, age 59 b. Sep 7, 1941 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 13, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA s/o late Carmine & Alice (nee Montie) Natale member, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Tremont worked as a scrap dealer survivors: Son James Natale, North Carolina Son David Natale, Schuylkill Haven Son Christ Natale, Schuylkill Haven Brother Dominick Natale, Pine Grove Brother Anthony Natale, Summit Station Brother Joseph Natale, Fredericksburg Brother Nicholas Natale, Fredericksburg Sister Carmela Graeff, Newtown Sister Mary Guidas, Pine Grove Sister Flora Clark, Pine Grove Sister Lucy Linger, Pine Grove Sister Frances Schwalm, Cleona Three grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Frank and Robert Natale Burial: Catholic Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA May 14, 2001 Mary E. (nee Stamm) Franck, age 80 b. Sep 3, 1920 Rehrersburg, Berks Co. PA d. May 12, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA w/o late Norman S. Franck, who died Apr 1, 1999 d/o late Walter C. & Lizzie M. (nee Brown) Stamm retired from Roy's Shoe Factory, Richland enjoyed attending carnivals Survivors: Daughter Linda L., w/o John D. Longenecker, Schaefferstown Daughter Wilma L. Franck, Stouchsburg Daughter KathyE., w/o Dean Baim, Robesonia Sister Fern Evans, Lebanon Four grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Stella Weitzel and Arlene Stamm Brother Norman Stamm Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 14, 2001 Gary E. Moyer, age 48 b. date not listed West Reading, Berks Co. PA d. May 10, 2001 Bernville, Upper Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. PA s/o Ray W. & Clara L. (nee Rittle) Moyer with whom he resided Graduate, 1971, Hamburg High School Served in the Army National Guard Worked, sawmill operator, Ray W. Moyer Sawmill, Upper Tulpehocken Twp, 12 years. Last worked 1983. Member, Trinity United Church of Christ, Rehrersburg Sang in the Pretzel City Chorus, Reading Survivors: Son David A. Moyer, Durant, OK Son Timothy S. Moyer, Okalahoma City OK Sister Nancy L. Kieffer, Bethel Sister Mary J. Haag, Mohrsville Burial: Strausstown Cemetery, Strausstown, Berks Co. PA May 15, 2001 Russell W. Koons, age 89 b. Apr 3, 1912 S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. May 13, 2001 Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA h/o Charlotte (nee Strine) Koons s/o late George & Cora Koons Army veteran of WW2, having served in Pacific and Japan Electrician, Retired from the Hershey Estates Co, w/ 41 years, Member, Fishburn United Methodist Church, Hershey Member, American Legion posts in Hummelstown and Hershey Member, Derry Township Historical Society Member, Woodsmen of the World Survivors: Daughter Betty Hunter, Pine Knoll Shores NC Son Russell W. Koons Jr., Harrisburg Sister Mary Androshick, Mechanicsburg Sister Edith Grubb, Palmyra Brother George Koons, Berkeley Hts NJ Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 15, 2001 Harold Bedell, age 91 b. date not given Brooklyn NY d. Apr 28, 2001 Mechanicsburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Mary Gladys (nee Smith) Bedell, who died Mar 1994 his parents are not listed! 44 year career in banking with Chase Manhattan Bank in NYC, retired as assistant treasurer 1971 during his working years and most of his retirement, lived in Bellerose Manor, Queens Co. NY, until he and his wife moved to Cornwall Manor 1993. Graduate, Brunswick H. S. in Brooklyn NY Member, American Institute of Banking Vestryman at St. Thomas Episcopal church, Bellerose NY Participated in civic affairs. Survivors: Son Douglas Bedell, Harrisburg Daughter June Gallagher, Arlington VA 5 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Grandson Thomas Gallagher Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon Co. PA May 15, 2001 Alexander A. Sosnowich, age 81 b. date not listed Carteret NJ d. May 13, 2001 Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. PA s/o late Nicholas Sosnowich and late Mary (nee Suchko) Sosnowich Haroski. Graduate, Carteret H. S. Employed as a tank builder for GATX, Chicago IL, 35 years, retired 1972 Member, B.P.O.E. in Rahway NJ Member, Moose Club, Altoona Member, American Legion, Altoona Survivors: Friend Clara M. Leed, Tulpehocken Twp. Brother Anthony "Bud" Haroski, Westfield NJ Sister Agnes Dragon, Mohnton Several nieces and nephews Burial: St. Gertrude's Cemetry, Colonia NJ May 16, 2001 G. Elmer Ungemach, age 80 b. Jul 12, 1920 Franklinville NJ d. May 14, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o M. Esta (nee Hainly) Ungemach s/o Christian & Sarah (nee Elmer) Ungemach retired dairy farmer Ð 24 years 1939 Graduate, Milton Hershey School member, Campbelltown United Methodist Church member, Palmyra Senior Citizens member, Campbelltown Lions Club member, PA Farmer's Association Survivors: Daughter Betty, w/o Wallace Hudson, Lewes DE Son George E. Ungemach, Palmyra Sister Mildred Brown, Millville NJ Sister Dena, w/o William Garrison, Vineland NJ Sister Clara, w/o Richard Lane, Spring Hill, FL Brother Ralph Ungemach, Bryon CA 7 grandchildren burial: United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown, S.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 16, 2001 Mary A. (nee Gerhart) Moyer, age 81 b. date not provided Vera Cruz, West Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. May 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Ralph C. Moyer, to whom she was married 61 years, June 2001. D/o late William G. & Maggie (nee Lutz) Gerhart While living in Reinholds, worked for Keystone Nitewear She and husband owned Lebanon Valley Golf Course, Myerstown 11 years Member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Schaefferstown Survivors: Son Robert L., h/o Nancy Moyer, Leola Daughter Barbara A., w/o Russell W. Ditzler, Myerstown Daughter Glenda J., w/o Carl L. Ogurcak, Schaefferstown 6 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: Swamp Cemetery, Reinholds, PA May 16, 2001 Craig F. Noll, age 54 b. date no listed W. Reading, Berks Co. PA d. May 15, 2001 Bethel, PA h/o Ruth D. (nee Bickel) Noll s/o Octavia Gross, w/o Dr. Nicholas Bash, Austin and the late Gerald Noll. 1965 Graduate, Conrad Weiser H. S., Robesonia Air Force Veteran, Vietnam War Employed 28 years as a manager, Rockland Center Liquor Store Member, Keystone Band, Rehrersburg Survivors: Grandmother Estella V. Froelich, Robesonia Daughter Melissa A. Noll, Bethel Daughter Abbey B. Noll, Bethel Half-brother Steven Noll, Palm Harbor FL Step-brother Ronald C. Moyer, Lebanon Step-sister Janice E. (nee Moyer) Bilski, Reading Burial: no location listed. May 16, 2001 Paul D. Emerich, age 73 b. no date listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Apr 4, 2001 Lakeland FL h/o Virginia Emerich h/o late H. Yvonne Emerich s/o late Jerome & Emma Emerich Graduate, Milton Hershey School Retired, Teamster truck driver Survivors: Son Ronald P., w/o Lauri J. Emerich, Pine Grove Brother Ray Emerich, Bethel Sister Catherine Strause, Bethel Granddaughter Step-grandson Step-daughter Linda Ross Step-daughter Debbie Miles Step-daughter Susan Smith Step-daughter David Stahl Step-daughter Michael Stahl Preceded in death by: A granddaughter Burial: location is not listed. May 16, 2001 Martha V. (nee Wolf) Fitting, age 85 b. Feb 22, 1916 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 15, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Leon D. Fitting, who died Aug 9, 1978. D/o late Frank J & Maria E. (nee Tobias) Wolf Step-d/o late Harry Hain. Retired licensed practical nurse Member, Messiah Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Niece Dixie L. Grubb, Grantville Nephew Larry Wolfe, Grantville Nephew Michael Gibble, Grantville Nephew Randall Wolfe, Palmyra Preceded in death by: Sister Arena Gibble Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 16, 2001 Esta A. (nee Smith) Stoltz, age 83 b. Jun 16, 1917 Heidelberg Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. May 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Walter Stoltz d/o late John W. Sr. & Annie (nee Hollinger) Smith. Retired from Diane Underwear Worked several years for Bannon Mills Member, Lebanon Church of the Brethren Member, Keenagers Member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 Member, life member, Rescue, Mt. Aetna & Mt. Zion Fire Co.'s Survivors: Daughter Nancy, w/o Ray Beckey, Avon Hts Daughter Grace, w/o Thomas Englehart Sr., Bellegrove Daughter Doris Stoltz, Lebanon Daughter Curtis, h/o Betty L. Stoltz, Myerstown Daughter Betty, w/o late Marvin Schriver, Lebanon Son Dean, h/o Doris Stoltz, Harrisburg Son Donald, h/o Carol Stoltz, Lebanon Son Edward A., h/o Tammy Brensinger, Lebanon Daughter Joyce, w/o William Geissinger, Myerstown Sister Effie Leed, Myerstown Sister Annetta Smith, Myerstown 27 grandchildren 33 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Russell Smith, John Smith Jr., Roy Smith, Kapp Smith Sister Beulah Daub Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 17, 2001 Kathryn M. (nee Kissinger) Emerich, age 83 b. Mar 17, 1918 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 16, 2001 Oak Terrace PA w/o late Harvey William Emerich d/o late Walter & Elizabeth (nee White) Kissinger retired from Lebanon VA Medical Center member, St. John's United Methodist Church, Pleasant Hill Survivors: Son Harvey Walter Sr., h/o Esther Emerich, Lebanon Son James R., h/o Betty Emerich, Lebanon Sister Mary Shoop, Lebanon Sister Georgine, w/o Oliver Hoke, Lebanon Sister Jackie, w/o Gerald Henning, Lebanon Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Walter Kissinger and Leonard Kissinger Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 17, 2001 Leo J. Neidert, age 84 b. May 8, 1917 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. May 15, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Catherine R. (nee Ward) Neidert, w/whom he celebrated 58 years, Feb 2001. S/o late Leo A. & Annie E. (nee Noll) Neidert Retired front alignment specialist for Simon S. Kettering & Sons, Lebanon Machinist, former Industrial Hosiery Mill, Lebanon Army veteran of WW2, serving w/ 93rd Evacuation Hospital Member, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Annville Member, Annville American Legion Member, 4th degree Knight w/ the Monsignor John J. Lawley Assembly Member, Father Michael Barrett Knights of Columbus Council 9875, Annville Member, Knight of Columbus Breakfast Club Survivrs: Son Thomas C. Fox, Payson, AZ Daughter Joan L. Stevens, Lancaster Daughter Ann E., w/o Basil E. Achey, Manheim Brother Charles Neidert, Reading Brother Marvin Neidert, Reading Sister Elfena Neidert, Reading Sister Elizabeth, w/o Edwin Ostrowski, Sebring FL 8 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 17, 2001 William H. Swinesburg, age 82 b. Dec 25, 1918 Hazelton, Luzerne Co. PA d. May 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Dorothy E. (nee Warner) Swinesburg, to whom he was married 64 years, Dec 2000. S/o late Lewis & Laura (nee Hunsinger) Swinesburg Retired clerk, Lebanon VA Medical Center Navy veteran of WW2, serving as radioman in Pacific theater Member, Covenant United Methodist Church, Lebanon, where he was a member of the Married Couples, and served on many committees Member, Lebanon Navy Club Ship 91 Instrumental in development of the Lebanon VA Medical Center Enjoyed culinary arts, masonry projects Survivors: Daughter Joyce B., w/o John B. Ceresini Sr. Daughter Donna R. Goodman, Lebanon Daughter Sylvia J., w/o Earl F. Hollinger Jr., Lebanon Daughter Cheryl M., w/o Ronald L. Williams, Lebanon 7 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son William H. Swinesburg Jr. Brothers Lewis Swinesburg and Robert Swinesburg A grandson He was the last of his immediate family. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 17, 2001 Reba I. Spancake, age 81 b. Jul 21, 1919 Pine Grove Twp., Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 15, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d/o late William & Effie M. (nee Wenrich) Spancake active member, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove, where she served on the church consistory as deacon, elder, past president. Taught Sunday school for over 50 years Served on the anniversary book committee Led a weekly Bible study Often preached sermons for church and children's group Former Girl Scout leader in Pine Grove area. Served as Director, Camp Pine Grove 1935 Graduate, Pine Grove H. S. Graduate, Central Penn Business School. Gardening, knitting, crocheting and traveling First employed by American Red Cross, Ft. Indiantown Gap Then employed, assistant administrator for the state Dept of Welfare in Pottsville Survivors: Brother Fred Spancake, Holidaysburg 3 nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Marvin Spancake, Marvin Spancake and Claude Spancake Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA May 17, 2001 Virginia G. (nee Balsbaugh) Firestone, age 88 b. Sep 23, 1912 Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. May 15, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Robert S. Firestine d/o late Samuel & Leah (nee Dubble) Balsbaugh former employee, Publix Shirt Factory, Myerstown Retired from Richland Knitting Mills Member, Myerstown Church of the Brethren Member, Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Ladies Auxiliary, Palmyra Member, Neptune Fire Co. Auxiliary, Richland Survivors: Son James R., h/o Kathy Firestine Daughter Leah, w/o Robert Peters, Kalmazoo, MI 6 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren burial: location is not listed. May 17, 2001 Maryann (nee Bell) Bessette, age 67 b. Oct 20, 1933 Jamaica Queens NY d. May 16, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Robert C. Bessette, who died in 1981 d/o late John & Ann Bell retired registered nurse. Survivors: Son David J. Bessette, Long Island NY Son Karl E. Bessette, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Son R. Mark Bessette, Derry NH Daughter Doreen, w/o Tim Ream, Newville Sister Joan, w/o Jim Barnard, Long Island NY 3 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Paul A. Bessette Burial: Long Island National Cemetery, Pine Lawn NY May 17, 2001 Verna M. (nee Hetrick) Fox, age 99 b. Jan 15, 1902 E. Hanover twp., Dauphin Co. PA d. May 15, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Oscar E. Fox d/o late J. Adam & Ellen (nee Swartz) Hetrick member, Shells Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shellsville enjoyed crocheting, braiding rugs and quilting Survivors: Son Clarence D. Fox, Palmyra 3 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Betty L. Fox Sister Carrie Hetrick Brothers Howard Hetrick and Luther Hetrick Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 18, 2001 Caroline G. (nee Balsbaugh) Firestine, age 88 b. Sep 23, 1912 Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. May 15, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Robert S. Firestine d/o late Samuel & Leah (nee Dubble) Balsbaugh former employee, Publix Shirt Factory, Myerstown Retired from Richland Knitting Mills Member, Myerstown Church of the Brethren Member, Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Ladies Auxiliary, Palmyra Member, Neptune Fire Co. Auxiliary, Richland Survivors: Son James R., h/o Kathy Firestine Daughter Leah, w/o Robert Peters, Kalmazoo, MI Sister Beulah Balsbuagh, Myerstown Sister Esther Sadler, Myerstown 6 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren burial: Heidelberg Cemetery May 18, 2001 John B. Backenstoes, age 90 b. Mar 6, 1911 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Ruth Irene Backentoes, who died Nov 17, 1940 h/o late Mary E. Backenstoes, who died May 5, 1993 s/o late Enos & Clara (nee Hoover) Backentoes retired from the former, Olmsted Air Force Base, Middletown, 22 yrs. Repaired jet engines. Member, Perserverance Lodge F & AM 21, Harrisburg Member, Harrisburg Consistory Enjoyed working in his shop and working on repairing engines Survivors: Daughter Eva R. Farling, Harrisburg Son Ralph E. Backentoes, Hummelstown Son Lester R. Backenstoes, Germansville Son John P. Backenstoes, Grantville Sister Alice Daniels, Palmyra Brother William Backentoes, Palmyra 14 grandchildren 31 great-grandchildren burial: Shells Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA May 18, 2001 Henrietta M. (nee King) Hall, age 97 b. Jun 9, 1903 Franklin NJ d. May 16, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Oliver K. Hall d/o late Luther H. & Betha (nee McCrea) King homemaker protestant faith survivors: Daughter Beatrice E. Bryant, Hershey Preceded in death by: Sister Pearl E. King Brother William J. King Burial: Cherryville-Mountainview Cemetery, Cherryville NJ May 18, 2001 James T. Horst, age 55 b. Aug 7, 1945 Columbia, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Olga M. (nee Weible) Horst s/o Arlene nee Horst Keener, Lebanon formerly employed by, ITT Girriel Co., Columbia as a crane operator army veteran of Vietnam War. Survivors: Son James T. Horst Jr., Lebanon Daughter Mary A. Horst, Lebanon Brother Butch Keener, Sunbury Sister Barbara, w/o Glenn Schneck, Lebanon Sister Debra Zipp, Lebanon Sister Ida Keener, Lebanon Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 18, 2001 Arthur B. Weinhold, age 72 b. Jun 24, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 16, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA s/o late Arthur D. & Christine A. (nee Blouch) Weinhold auto service technician, Ebersole's Pontiac-Buick-GMC, Lebanon former member, Memorial United Methodist Church, Lebanon member, Izaak Walton League of American Survivors: Sister Annabel, w/o Glenn Weyand, Manheim A nephew 2 nieces number of great-nieces and nephews burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 18, 2001 H. Edgar Messerschmidt, age 86 b. Dec 11, 1914 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sylva H. (nee Harclerode) Messerschmidt, to whom he would have been married 62 yrs, Aug 12, 2001. S/o late Rev. Harry E. & Flossie (nee Peiffer) Messerschmidt 1933 Graduate, Myerstown H. S. 1937 Graduate, Lebanon Valley College, where he was an assistant to the German Professor worked in the personnel dept, Wyomissing Industries 1937 Ð 1939 became a farmer in Jackson Twp., where he bred Holstein cattle and Belgian draft horses. Attended, PA State Farm Show, 31 years, winning many prizes, including 5 Belgian Grand Championships, and was first to demonstrate the 6 Ðhorse hitch driving, which led to competition in that area. Retired from farming in 1996. Wrote many letters to the public forum of the Lebanon Daily News, in German to the Amerika Woche newspaper in Chicago. Given a book by the German Embassy in gratitude for his efforts in German-American relations Member. St. John's Lutheran Church, Reading Member, Reading Liederkranz (a German Club) Member, Evergreen Club, Reading Member, Horse & Mule Association Member, Belgian Draft Horse Corp of America Survivors: Son Franz H.E., h/o Ellen Messerschmidt, Myerstown Son Sgt. Major William H., h/o Janice Messerschmidt, Woodbridge VA Sister Mary McKinney, Cedar Haven Sister Jean Honker, Boca Raton, FL 6 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: location is not listed. May 18, 2001 Diane Marie (nee Greenawalt) Yost, age 41 b. Apr 30, 1960 Sunbury, PA d. May 16, 2001 Carlise, Cumberland Co. PA w/o Brad Yost d/o Charles Edward Greenawalt, Williamsport and Shirley Greenawalt, Northumberland 1978 Gradudate, Shikellamy H. S., Sunbury Quality assurance inspector for Dana Corp, Carlise Survivors: Daughter Felicia Bodie, Jersey Shore, Step-son Brad Yost Jr., Carlise Step-son Troy Yost, Carlise Brother Glenn Greenawalt, San Diego CA Brother David Greenawalt, Bullhead City AZ Sister Linda Brosious, Campbelltown Sister Ann Ulmer, Cogan Station 2 step-granddaughters burial: Cremation. No location is listed. May 19, 2001 Elinor June (nee Ross) Hopple, age 77 b. Jul 31, 1923 Hebron, PA d. May 18, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Warren S. Hopple d/o late Lee & Viola (nee Stine) Ross She and husband Warren were married November 1942 Elinor worked in a sewing factory while her husband served as a pilot in WW2 Life long member, Avon Zion United Methodist Church, Survivors: Son Donald W., h/o Lynn (nee Dickson) Hopple, Cleona Daughter Audrey, w/o Scott Yiengst, Lebanon Sister Mae Ulrich, Palmyra Sister Thelma Goshert, Lebanon 7 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Bonita Hopple, who died in Feb 1965 Son Jeffrey Hopple, who died in Mar 2000 Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 19, 2001 David J. Potteiger, age 79 b. Jun 4, 1921 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 18, 2001 Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. PA h/o Dorothy R. (nee Bricker) Potteiger, for 57 years. S/o late David A. & Edith (nee Wolf) Potteiger Retired dock foreman from the Manley Regan Chemical Co., Middletown Veteran WW2, served in Army Air Corp. Member, board of directors of the Hummelstown Field & Stream Association Former member, Middletown American Legion Avid hunter and fisherman Survivors: Son David J. Potteiger Jr., Harrisburg Son Kenneth E., h/o Donna (nee Wilson) Potteiger, Middletown Son Brian K., h/o Jennifer (nee Harwood) Potteiger, Milford MI Daughter Jo Ann P., w/o Robert J. Strawser, Hummelstown Daughter Deborah A. Potteiger, Palmyra Daughter Brenda K., w/o Michael R. Cline, Middletown 10 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: A Granddaugther Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. PA May 19, 2001 Sara E. (nee Beam) Walters, age 87 b. Aug 9, 1913 Somerset, Somerset Co. PA d. May 17, 2001 Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Harry E. Walters d/o late Russel & Nancy (nee Cramer) Beam homemaker member, Independent bible church, Sandbeach member, Hummelstown Flower Club 4H leader for 30 years Volunteer, Frey Village, Retirement Home, Middletown Survivors: Daughter Sara, w/o Fred Harner, Athens OH Daughter Nancy Morrett, Harrisburg Daughter Dorothy, w/o Joseph O'Donnell, Middletown Daughter Helen Ouimet, Palmdale, CA Daughter Sandra, w/o H. Edward Saxman, Northumberland Co. Daughter Mary, w/o Byron Timmons, Hummelstown Brother Charles Beam, Baltimore Brother Jerry Beam, Somerset Brother Russel Beam, Somerset Sister Alice shaulis, Utah 25 grandchildren 45 great-grandchildren 7 great-great grandchildren burial: Grantville Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA May 19, 2001 Billee Rae (nee Delaney) Kerlin, age 70 b. May 2, 1931 Mt. Union PA d. May 16, 2001 Susquenhana Twp., Dauphin Co. PA w/o Dean R. "Diz" Kerlin, 50 years. D/o late Chauncey & Harriet (nee Gross) Delaney Retired from the wrapping department of Hershey Chocolate Corp. 1949 Graduate, Mt. Union H. S. member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Hummelstwon member, of churches' Challengers Sunday school class member, Chocolate Workers Union 464, Hershey enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing cards and winter trips to Florida Survivors: Son Rodney D. Kerlin, Oxford Son Robert D. Kerlin, Marietta Daughter Rev. Lisa Kerlin Klinger, w/o Robert Klinger, York Daughter Linda Kerlin Jackson, w/o Douglas Jackson, Hummelstown Daughter Cindy Kerlin Stewart, w/o Jay Stuart, Palmyra Sister Shirley Puchalla, Mt. Union Sister Jean D., w/o James E. McKnight, Hummelstown 9 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren preceded in death by: brother Robert Delaney, who died Mar 6, 2001 burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. PA May 19, 2001 Elwood W. Keller, age 88 b. Feb 19, 1913 Stricklerstown PA d. May 18, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Margaret I. (nee Reed) Keller, for 59 years. S/o late Lucian & Emma (nee Betz) Keller Employed for many years, Textile Knitting Mills, Wyomissing, retired after 15 years from the Wilbur Chocolate Factory, Lititz Army veteran of WW2 Survivors: Son Jim Keller, Newmanstown Sister Pearl Noble, Zephyr Hills, FL A granddaughter Several nieces and nephews Burial: Millbach Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA May 20, 2001 George H. Heverling Jr., age 82 b. Oct 2, 1919 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 18, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Anne S. (nee Shultz) Heverling h/o late Grayce (nee Krum) Heverlingg s/o late George H. Heverling Sr. & Bertha (nee Arnold) Heverling Former Lebanon Mayor Retired administratie assistanct for Bethlehem Steel Corps. Cornwall Mines, 30 years. Also been a bookkeeper for the former Heverling Decorations, Lebanon Army Air Corp. Veteran of WW2 1937 Graduate, Lebanon H. S. Graduate, Lebanon Business College Member, Messiah Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Mt.Olivet Lodge 704 F & AM, Lebanon Member, York Rite Bodies of Lebanon Member, Harrisburg Consistory Member, Rajah Temple Shrine, Reading Member, Quittahilla Forest 25 Tall Cedars, Lebanon Member, Quittie Woods Member, Lebanon Co. Shrine Club Member, PA Sports Hall of Fame Central Chapter, Lebanon Member, TPA Post E Member, Quentin Riding Club Life member, Lebanon Kiwanis Club Served on the board of the Lebanon Senior Center Served on the board of the regional committee of the Area Agency on Aging Served 12 years on Lebanon City Council Lebanon Mayor 1976 to 1980 Survivors: Son George H. III, h/o Gina Heverling, Walden CO Daughter Lynn H., w/o Jeff Fackler, Cleona Daughter Sue, w/o Thomas Hermansky, Cleona Daughter Margaret, w/o Timothy Taylor, McConnellsburg 6 grandchildren sister Doris Miller, Lebanon nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Robert Heverling, Donald Heverling, Frederick Heverling & Richard Heverling Sister Mary Jane Wilder Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 20, 2001 Jacqueline O. Yeagley, age 24 days b. Apr 20, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. May 14, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d/o David A. & Darlene S. (nee Zeiders) Yeagley survivors: besides her parents, several aunts and uncles burial: no location is listed. May 20, 2001 Ronald M. "Pinky" Pinkerton, age 64 b. date not listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. May 18, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Jean M. (nee Kline) Pinkerton s/o Bertie (nee Miller) Pinkerton Minibach, Stowe and the late John W. Pinkerton retired in 1997, tool and die maker, Arrow International, Reading for 29 years. Survivors: Daughter Denise Rentschler, Womelsdorf Son David Pinkerton, Lima OH Son Douglas Pinkerton, Wernersville 3 granchildren sister Betty Gibb, Burlington MA sister Kathryn Levengood, Stowe brother John Pinkerton, Fleetwood burial: Berks Co. Memorial Gardens, Maindencreek Twp., Berks Co. PA May 20, 2001 Allen F. Zook, age 97 b. Nov 14, 1903 Belleville PA d. May 18, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Jenny (nee Fackler) Zook s/o late Oliver & Lydia (nee Kanagy) Zook worked for 30 years as a barber at Milton Hershey Schools. Member, Grace Brethren Church, Palmyra Amateur photographer Airplane pilot in his younger years. Survivors: Sister Martha Zook, Belleville Preceded in death by: Sister Ellie Zook Brother J. Alphie Zook Burial: Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA May 20, 2001 Gladys E. (nee Undercoffler) Saunders, age 65 b. Aug 30, 1935 Limerick PA d. May 19, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Larry J. Saunders, who died Mar 12, 1992. D/o late Estelle (nee Eckhart) Undercoffler Owned and operated the Motel of Frystown, Bethel township, for 17 years. Member, Myerstown United Church of Christ Member, Women's Club of Bernville Enjoyed quilting and spending time with her grandchildren Survivors: Child Vaughn Saunders, Bernville Son Mica Saunders, Lititz Daughter Carrie , w/o James O'Neill, Freedland WA Daughter Cheryl, w/o Michael Knabb, Fleetwood 5 grandchildren 2 step-grandchildren brother John C. Undercoffler, Mansfield brother Harvey E. Undercoffler, Cape May NJ sister Elizabeth, w/o John Fisher, Royersford sister Mary, w/o Fred Weltzin, Sewell NJ several nieces and nephews burial: location is not listed. May 20, 2001 Elmer N. Smith, age 81 b. Mar 16, 1920 North Lebanon twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. May 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Mary E. (nee Muth) Smith, who died Mar 22, 2001 s/o late Ammon H. & Maria (nee Nagle) Smith retired store manager for the PA Liquor Control Board, 30 years Army air Corp. veteran of WW2 Member, Lebanon Church of the Brethren Member, VFW Post 23, Member, Annville American Legion Member, Lebanon Lodge 631 BPOE, Member, PA Association of Retired Employees Member, Hershey High School class of 1938 Survivors: Brother Clarence N., h/o Katie Smith, Lebanon 2 nieces and 1 nephew burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 20, 2001 Earl S. "Ricey" Rice, age 88 b. Jun 28, 1912 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 18, 2001 North Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Kathryn E. (nee Kreamer) Rice, who died Dec 7, 2000 s/o late Arthur F. & Effie S. (nee Houser) Rice director of flooring for Kreamer Brothers Furniture Store, Annville, 42 years, retired 1978 served on the board of directors. Attended St. Mark Lutheran Church, Annville Past president of the Annville Rotary Club Served on the original Annville Recreation Board Former chairman of Annville Zoning Hearing Board 1930 Graduate, Annville H. S. 1934 Graduate, Lebanon Valley College, where he attained a degree in economics survivors: Son Larry K., h/o Rosina Rice, Lebanon Daughter Linda K., w/o Kenneth L. Herr, North Annville Twp. Daughter Lois K., w/o Harold W. Kreiser, Cornwall Brother Arthur Rice, Annville Sister Margaret Krugh, Annville Sister Bette, w/o Allen Rhine, Annville 12 grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers George & Freeman Rice Burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 21, 2001 Gladys E. (nee Undercoffler) Saunders, age 65 b. Aug 30, 1935 Limerick PA d. May 19, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Larry J. Saunders, who died Mar 12, 1992. D/o late Estelle (nee Eckhart) Undercoffler Owned and operated the Motel of Frystown, Bethel township, for 17 years. Member, Myerstown United Church of Christ Member, Women's Club of Bernville Enjoyed quilting and spending time with her grandchildren Survivors: Child Vaughn Saunders, Bernville Son Mica Saunders, Lititz Daughter Carrie , w/o James O'Neill, Freedland WA Daughter Cheryl, w/o Michael Knabb, Fleetwood 5 grandchildren 2 step-grandchildren brother John C. Undercoffler, Mansfield brother Harvey E. Undercoffler, Cape May NJ sister Elizabeth, w/o John Fisher, Royersford sister Mary, w/o Fred Weltzin, Sewell NJ several nieces and nephews burial: location is not listed. May 21, 2001 Esther Marie (nee Kreider) Siegrist, age 77 b. date not provided East Petersburg, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 18, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o James B. Siegrist, to whom she was a married 55 years, January 2001. D/o late Elmer & Mary (nee Herr) Kreider Member, Bernville Mennonite Church, Bernville Survivors: Son James K. , h/o Carolyn (nee Hursh) Siegrist, Martinsburg Son John K., h/o Betty (nee Weaver) Siegrist, Sunbury Son Mark K., h/o Karen (nee Deitweiler) Siegrist, Fredericksburg Son Paul K., h/o Kathleen (nee Weaver) Siegrist, Wernersville Son David K. Siegrist, Quezaltenango, Guatemala Son Jason K., h/o Joyce (nee Garber) Siegrist, Womelsdorf Daughter Marie K., w/o James C. Ehst, Clayton DE Daughter Rachel, w/o Vernon W. Weaver, McAlisterville Daughter Alice J., w/o Melvin H. Mack, Pitman Daughter Charlotte A., Quezaltnango, Guatemala Brother Mervin H. Kreider, Denver PA Brother Lloyd H. Kreider, Kirkwood Brother Elmer H. Kreider, East Berlin Brother Franklin H. Kreider, Lancaster Brother Clyde H. Kreider, Lancaster Brother Norman H. Kreider, Harrisonburg, VA Brother John H. Kreider, Harrisonburg VA Sister Elva M. Breneman, Manheim Sister Edith A., w/o Elvin Denlinger, Holtwood 62 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Harold H. Kreider Burial: Bernville Mennonite Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks Co. PA May 21, 2001 Catherine (nee Sheetz) Miller, age 80 b. May 20, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 18, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late Richard Miller d/o late Robert & Ella (nee Hallmen) Sheetz she and her late husband owned a grocery story in Annville survivors: Daughter Sandra, w/o Eugene Longenecker, Annville Daughter Joanne, w/o Anthony Clodoveo, Annville Son Robert, h/o Michelle Miller, Lancaster Sister Annabell Hershberger, Lebanon Sister Nancy Emrich, Lebanon 6 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Grandson Jon Clodoveo Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 21, 2001 Florence S. (nee Marks) Blouch, age 84 b. Mar 24, 1917 Stouchsburg, PA d. May 20, 2001 Richland, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Warren R. Blouch d/o late Jonas & Sadie (nee Royer) Marks member, Grace United Church of Christ, Richland member, Neptune Fire Co. Auxiliary, Richland survivors: Daughter Janet S., w/o Shannon Smith, Myerstown Son Eric L., h/o Arlene Blouch, Scottsdale AZ Brother Merritt J. Marks, Richland 3 grandchildren 1 great-grandson burial: Richland Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA May 21, 2001 Brad Alexander Bohannon, stillborn b. & d. May 19, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Douglas M. & Stephanie L. (nee Lyons) Bohannon Survivors: Brother Brett A. Bohannon, Myerstown Maternal Grandparents Marline & Catherine Bohannon, Myerstown Maternal Great-grandparents Stanley & Julias Bosko, Annville Several aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA May 21, 2001 Arlene M. Shadle, age 51 b. Sep 20, 1949 Barry Twp.PA d. May 18, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d/o late Irvin Sr. & Ruth (nee Rhody) Shadle inspector for the U.S. Dept of Agriculture veteran of Women's Army Corp, 1968 Ð 1971 member, Joliett First United Methodist Church, Joliett survivors: Daughter Kasey Shadle, Pine Grove Daughter Rebecca Sport, Columbus GA Son Bryan Flannery, Zerbe Sister Karen Spittle, Tower City Sister Carol Taylor, Brownwood TX Sister Barbara Shadle, Joliett Brother Irvin Shadle Jr., Joliett Brother Ray Shadle, Joliett Brother Donald Shadle, Joliett Brother Robert Shadle, Minersville 4 grandchildren preceded in death by: son Christopher Flannery Daughter Christina Flannery Brothers Barry and Dale Shadle Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA May 22, 2001 Charles G. Evans, age 90 b. Oct 31, 1910 Alvord, Texas d. May 21, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Dorothy A. (nee Thompson) Evans, w/whom he celebrated 65 years, Dec 2000. S/o late Arthur W. & Cora R. (nee Brown) Evans Product delivery supervisor, Atlantic Richfield Co., 38 years, retired 1975. Spent time in Venezuela for the company to explore oil fields. Member, Christ Church United Church of Christ, Annville, 50 years Member, of his church's Charles Shearer Sunday school class and former deacon. Member, ARCO Retiree's Club, Reading Life member, Cleona Fire Co. Survivors: Son Alan W. Evans, Ambler Daughter Carol R. Frizzera, Baltimore MD 3 grandchildren 6 step-grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren a great-great grandchild Preceded in death by: 7 brothers and 3 sisters (not named) He was the last of his immediate family. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 22, 2001 Walter W. Hess, age 81 b. Apr 21, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 16, 2001 Orlando, Florida h/o Marian (nee Light) Hess s/o late Walter D. & Stella (nee Youse) Hess Graduate, Lebanon H. S. 1949 Graduate, Lebanon Valley College Army Veteran of WW2 Retired social studies teacher, Elco H. S. Also taughter and coached at Bethel H. S. for 15 years. He played baseball on the 1937 Legion State Championship Team Served many other local teams as both player and coach. Survivors: Daughter Eileen M, w/o Thomas Heilman, Lebanon Daughter Cynthia K., w/o James Todd, Lancaster Daughter Paula J. Hess, Sebring FL Brother Earl Hess, Lebanon Brother Robert Hess, Lebanon 4 grandsons 2 great-grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 22, 2001 Janice E. Davis, age 52 b. Oct 5, 1948 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 20, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d/o late Harvey W. & Florence A. (nee Bordner) Davis employed at Fort Indiantown Gap. Survivors: Son Jason E. Pittman, Fredericksburg Daughter Jo Ellen Pittman, Fredericksburg Brother James Davis, Jonestown Sister Mildred Wolfe, Jonestown Sister Carol Harrington, Fredericksburg Preceded in death by: Brother Kenneth Davis Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA May 22, 2001 Emily M. (nee Leibig) Hickernell, age 95 b. Nov 29, 1905 Millcreek Twp. Lebanon Co. PA d. May 20, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William Hickernell d/o late Elias & Bertha (nee Gassert) Leibig retired after 8 years, from the Gloray Knitting Mills, Robesonia member, Elias United Church of Christ, Newmanstown member, Millcreek Older Bunch member, Newmantown Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and Social Club. Survivors: Daughter Winifred Harris, Lancaster Daughter Lorraine Eberly, Newmanstown Daughter Joyce, w/o Phillip Raihl, Womelsdorf Son Jay, h/o Anna Mae Hickernell, Newmanstown Son Neil Hickernell, Newmanstown Son Donald, h/o Phyllis Hickernell, Richland Son William, h/o Rita Hickernell, Richland 26 grandchildren 42 great-grandchildren 18 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Clifford Hickernell, who died on May 20, 2000. Burial: Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA May 22, 2001 Ruth M. (nee Conklin) Tilley, age 85 b. Jul 27, 1915 Riverside NJ d. May 21,2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Hans M. Tilley d/o late Charles H. & Lena R. (nee Eble) Conklin member, Valley View Bible Church, Telford Survivors: Daughter Alice M., w/o John F. Moyer, Lebanon Daughter Mildred E., w/o Edward Leiss, Lebanon Daughter Arlene G., w/o Robert L. Myers Jr., York 11 grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren nieces and nephews burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 23, 2001 Melrose B. (nee Bergman) Berman Fisher, age 95 b. Aug 19, 1905 Adamstown, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 19, 2001 Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Lester Alspach and w/o late Paul Fisher Sr. d/o late James Bergman (no mother's name is listed). Survivors: Son L. Dean Alspach, Spinghill, FL Step-son Paul Fisher Jr., Millersville Brother Ira Bergman, Shillington Sister Kathryn Bixler, Sinking Spring 9 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Daughter Natalie Hendrickson Granddaughter Salley Jo Barry burial: Laureldale Cemetery, Laureldale, Berks Co. PA May 23, 2001 Lloyd N. Good, age 75 b. date not provided Earl Township, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 21, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o 54 years on Jan 9th, Mary K. (nee Horst) Good s/o late Edward S. & Frances M. (nee Nolt) Good Survivors: Son Alvin, h/o Mary (nee Zeiset) Good, Memphis, MO Son Leon, h/o Lucille (nee High) Good, Port Byron, NY Son Lloyd, h/o Beverly (nee Martin) Good, Lititz Son Edward, h/o Susanna (nee Gehman) Good, Lititz Son Paul, h/o Sadie (nee Nolt) Good, Narvon Son Wilmer, h/o Julia (nee Burkholder) Good, Narvon Son Milton, h/o Catherine (nee Horst) Good, Myerstown Daughter Marian, w/o Clarence Weaver, Myerstown Daughter Lena Mae, w/o Luke Horning, Rutledge, MO Daughter Anna Frances, w/o Gary Gmys, Ephrata Daughter Louella, w/o Norman Martin, Narvon Daughter Irene, w/o Elam Martin, Stevens Daughter Mary Faye, w/o Merrill Nolt, Quarryville Brother Luke Good, Lititz Brother Ivan Good, Knox City, MO Brother Willis Good, Myerstown Brother Jonas Good, Myerstown Brother Moses Good, Manheim Brother Jacob Good, Reinholds Brother Mark Good, Lexington Sister Anna, w/o Henry Martin, Lititz Sister Katie, w/o Henry Garman, Ephrata 46 grandchildren 39 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Edward Good and Allen Goon A Grandson burial: Martindale Mennonite Church Cemetery, Martindale, Lancaster Co. PA May 23, 2001 Richard W. Petry, age 75 b. Jan 26, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 22, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o late Doris L. Petry, who died Mar 9, 1991 s/o late Raymond & Louella (nee Metzer) Petry Survivors: Son Michael R., h/o Martha Petry, Lebanon 2 grandchildren. He was the last of his immediate family burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 23, 2001 Russell Leon Layser, age 90 b. May 24, 1910 Lebanon Co. PA d. May 21, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late M. Hilda Heisey Layser h/o late Mary (nee Shaak) Reed Layser s/o late Jonathan N. & Bessie (nee Belleman) Layser Survivors: Son Donald, h/o Donna Layser, Myerstown Daughter Joan, w/o Melvin Kreider, Myerstown Son Kenneth, h/o Marylou Layser, Lebanon Daughter Phyllis, w/o Charles Fegely, Laureldale Daughter Nancy, w/o Robert Baughman, Summersville, WV 14 grandchildren 31 great-grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren A companion of 26 years before entering the Brethren Home, Lydia Hunsicker, Lebanon burial: Heidelberg Cemetery, Reistville, PA May 23, 2001 Mary J. Novak, age 96 b. Jan 21, 1905 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 22, 2001 Lebanon, PA d/o late John & Mary (nee Zvolensky) Novak Survivors: Sister Julia "Jean" (Novak) Howard, New York City, NY Godson Several nieces and nephews Several great-nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Peter Novak & Joseph Novak Sister Theresa Saxton burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 23, 2001 Edna S. (nee Shanaman) Yorty, age 96 b. Jan 8, 1908 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA no spouse is listed! D/o late Adam & Lucy (nee Blouch) Shanaman Survivors: Brother Ralph Shanaman, Annville Sister Hilda Mills, Lebanon 3 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Doris Y. Wagner burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA May 23, 2001 Margaret A. (nee Strapak) Arnold, age 78 b. May 30, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 21, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John A. Arnold, who died in 1998 d/o late Stephan & Amelia (nee Zacek) Strapak Survivors: Son John C., h/o Carmen Arnold, Hanover Daughter Maguerite, w/o Jacob Snavely, Annville Sister Mary Gomes, Lebanon Sister Gertrude Schaeffer, Lebanon 5 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Four sisters A Brother burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 24, 2001 Ronald E. Binkley, age 66 b. Jul 27, 1934 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 22, 2001 Lebanon, PA s/o late Daniel S. Binkley & Mary Irene (nee Leiby) Binkley Kleiser He was disabled. Survivors: Brother Daniel Binkley, Riverside, California Sister Geraldine Souders, Lebanon Sister Shirley A. Fessler, Lebanon Sister Dana M. Malkin, Millersville Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Betty Jane Binkley, Doris Binkley, Florence L. Binkley Brother Robert A. Binkley burial: Kochenderfer's "Zion" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 24, 2001 Marguerite L. (nee Arnick) Fritz, age 66 b. Oct 4, 1934 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 23, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late James H. Fritz Sr., who died May 30, 1986 d/o late Joseph & Dorothea (nee Boyer) Arnick Survivors: Daughter Susan M., w/o Terry M. Fralick, Lebanon Son Kevin J. Fritz, Lebanon Sister Dorothea Arnold, Cornwall Sister Patricia Bixler, Bellegrove Sister Joan Arnick, Lebanon Sister Cecile Kessler, Lebanon Sister Kathleen Arnick, Lebanon Sister Anne Miller, Virginia Sister Virginia Shirk, Jonestown Brother Raphael Arnick, Lebanon Brother Kenneth Arnick, Schwaeffertown 2 grandchildren number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son James H. Fritz, Jr. Brothers Joseph Arnick and Edward Arnick burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 24, 2001 Marion N. Brown, age 66 b. Mar 15, 1935 Berks Co. PA d. May 23, 2001 Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA d/o late Fred & Bertha (nee Stoudt) Brown Survivors: Number of cousins burial: Hamlin Cemetery, Hamlin, PA May 24, 2001 Marvin F. Noll, age 95 b. Mar 12, 1906 Kleinfeltersville, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 23, 2001 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA h/o late Alma H. (nee Hirneisen) Noll s/o late Christian & Lizzie (nee Fetter) Noll Survivors: Son M. Henry, h/o Jacquelyn Noll, Kleinfeltersville Two grandsons Preceded in death by: Daughter Maryann Doll burial: Kleinfeltersville Cemetery, Kleinfeltersville, Lebanon Co. PA May 24, 2001 Olive Mae (nee Thomas) Sherman, age 80 b. Feb 8, 1921 Kinsley, Kansas d. no date is listed! Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late James Walter Hetrick and w/o late David Sherman d/o late Ruel Victor 7 Helen Josephine (nee Wade) Thomas survivors: Son James LeRoy Hetrick, Annville Son David Allen Sherman, Harrisburg Brother Donald G. Knapp, Ocala FL Brother Richard Thomas, Ocala FL Brother Charles J. Smith, Grace Idaho Brother Robert L. Clark, Denver, Colorado Sister Mary J. Bricker, Elkhart, Indiana Sister Helen B. Simpson, Goshen, Indiana 7 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren Burial: No location is listed! May 25, 2001 Anna M. (nee Haas) Whitehouse, age 72 b. Dec 1, 1928 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 23, 2001 Pine Grove PA w/o late Weston T. Whitehouse, who died Sep 7, 1997. D/o late John & Elsie (nee Schneck) Haas 1947 Graduate, Pine Grove H. S. a homemaker member, Hetzel's United Church of Christ Church, Pine Grove Survivors: Daughter Brenda L. Brown, Pine Grove Son Brian T. Whitehorse (possibly should be Whitehouse), Lighthouse Point, FL Son Joel Whitehouse, Pine Grove Son Alan R. Whitehouse, Sykesville MD Sister Violet Leghart, Pine Grove area Sister Shirley Natale, Pine Grove area 3 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Baby Boy Haas and Furman Haas Burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA May 25, 2001 Sarah I. (nee Long) D'Agostino, age 84 b. Mar 15, 1917 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 24, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late John W. D'Agostino, who died Sep 12, 1991 d/o late John & Mary (nee Schaeffer) Long Seamstress, 20 years, former Fox-Knapp Mfg., Pine Grove Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Survivors: Daughter Bonnie F., w/o Richard Warner, Myerstown Daughter Barbara, w/o Butch Burke, Auburn Son John Jr., h/o Marilyn D'Agostino, Myerstown Son Joseph E., h/o Elva D'Agostino, Williamstown Son Robert, h/o Janice D'Agostino, Minersville 12 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Grandson John D'Agostino 9 brothers and sisters. Burial: Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA May 25, 2001 Carole H. (nee Hartman) Jones, age 60 b. Dec 7, 1940 Darby PA d. May 24, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d/o Elwood H. Hartman, York and the late Mary (nee Dodd) Hartman retired 1999, Alternative Rehabilitation Communities, Jonestown, where she worked as a Nutrition supervisor. Graduate, Interboro H. S., Delaware Co. Member, Palmyra Garden Club Associate w/ the Purple Rose Restaurant, Palmyra Survivors: Son Albert Cockerill, Folcroft Son Joseph Manley, Annville Son Major Mark Manley, Germany Daughter Debbie, w/o Frank Wreath, Tarpon Springs FL Sister Rev. Marian Hartman, McVeystown Sister Louise Coldsmith, Gettysburg 6 grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Hayden Hartman Burial location is not listed! May 26, 2001 Anna V. (nee Ogurcak) Zidik, age 95 b. Sep 13, 1905 Brookville, PA d. May 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Andrew J. Zidik, who died in 1976 d/o late Joseph & Victoria (nee Oravec) Ogurcak Survivors: Daughter Elizabeth, w/o Jack Franklin, Palm Harbor, FL Daughter Mary Ann, w/o Dean Kahl, Richland Daughter Patricia, w/o Earl Ziegler, Fredericksburg Son James Zidik, Richland Son Edward Zidik, Newmanstown 23 grandchildren 32 great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren numbers nephews and nieces Preceded in death by: Sons George Zidik and John Zidik Brothers Joseph Ogurcak, John Ogurcak and Edward Ogurcak Sisters Mary Innocent, Margaret Simpson, Julia Spesak & Emma Biederman burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 26, 2001 Ronald G. Lenich, age 65 b. Apr 19, 1936 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 24, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o 41 years on Aug 16, 2000, BettyAnn (nee Kreiser) Lenich s/o late Mark L. & Viola (nee Hunzinger) Lenich Survivors: Son Scott M., h/o Penny Lenich, Winston-Salem, NC Daughter Dorine C. Sherrod, Stafford, VA A granddaughter Brother Rev. Bruce Lenich, Doylestown burial: Not listed. At the convenience of family May 26, 2001 Elwood B. Moon, age 84 b. Jan 29, 1919 Montgomery, PA d. May 24, 2001 Williamsport, PA h/o Edith Geneva (nee Feaster) Moon and h/o late Elva R. (nee Feaster) Moon s/o late S. Bert & Maude (nee Plymette) Moon. Following the death of his mother, he was raised by his father and step-mother, Sarah (nee Whitmoyer) Moon. Tool designer-He held two patents, one for a grinding took and the other for a drill bit. Worked at the former Philco Co. Survivors: Son Eric B., h/o Marthalynn Moon, Lebanon Daughter Carole R., w/o John German, Montoursville Step-son Hurley W. Gordner, Allenwood Step-son Derwood Allen, Allenwood Step-dau Linda L. Reeser, Nokomis, FL Brother Ivan Moon, Scottsdale 4 grandchildren 5 step-grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren 8 step-great grandchildren burial: Watsontown Cemetery, Watsontown, PA May 26, 2001 Robert A. Henly, age 83 b. date not listed West Cocalico Township, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 24, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Beatrice (nee Burd) Henly s/o late Monroe & Daisy Henly Survivors: Son Levi R., h/o Shirley (nee Yeakley) Henly, Myerstown Daughter Mary E., w/o Michael Arnold, Akron, Ohio 4 grandchildren a Great-grandchild Sister Erla Eberly, Ephrata Sister Verna Buchter, Ephrata burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Fritztown, PA May 27, 2001 Jonathan W. Grimes, age 29 b. date not mentioned West Reading, Berks Co. PA d. May 26, 2001 South Annville Township, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Jennifer L. (nee Dougherty) Grimes s/o Kenneth L. & Barbara A. (nee Kemmerling) Grimes, Strausstown survivors: Sister Jennifer L. Grimes, Strausstown Paternal Grandfather William A. Grimes, Strausstown Maternal Grandfather and step- Grandmother Miles A. & Grace (nee Stamm) Kemmerling, Tilden Twp. burial: Strausstown Union Cemetery, Strausstown, PA May 27, 2001 George Henry Gladwell, age 87 b. Feb 14, 1914 Harrisonburg, VA d. May 26, 2001 Waynesboro, VA h/o Anna (nee Hall) Gladwell s/o late Harvey G. & Hattie Belle (nee Elliot) Gladwell Survivors: Son David Wayne, h/o Robin Gladwell, Lebanon Daughter Betty Louise, w/o Larry Dudley, Palmyra Step-son Robert A. Jr., h/o of Nancy Hall, Staunton, VA Step-dau Clare Hall Wiggins, Staunton, VA Brother Lester Snyder, Hershey 10 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: 1st wife Leafy (nee Bodkin) Gladwell Brother Raymond Gladwell burial: Augusta Memorial Park in Fishersville, VA May 28, 2001 Jonathan W. Grimes, age 29 (correction) b. date not mentioned West Reading, Berks Co. PA d. May 26, 2001 South Annville Township, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Jennifer L. (nee Dougherty) Grimes s/o Kenneth L. & Barbara A. (nee Kemmerling) Grimes, Strausstown survivors: Sister Jennifer L. Grimes, Strausstown Paternal Grandfather William A. Grimes, Strausstown Maternal Grandfather Miles A. Kemmerling, Tilden Twp. Maternal step- Grandmother Grace (nee Stamm) Kemmerling, Tilden Twp. burial: Strausstown Union Cemetery, Strausstown, PA May 28, 2001 Ronald L. "Ron" Smith, age 55 b. Sep 11, 1945 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 26, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Lucinda S. (nee Haldeman) Smith s/o Irene (nee buffamoyer) Smith and the late Roy Smith Survivors: Daughter LeAnn M. Smith, Lebanon Brother Richard Smith, Appalachian, NY Sister Shirley Stickler, Myerstown Several nieces and nephews burial: Not listed!!!! May 28, 2001 Barbara A. (nee Earnest) Alcala, age 59 b. date not mentioned Lewistown, PA d. May 25, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA w/o 39 years in March, David M. Alcala d/o Sarah (nee Hughes) Earnest and the late Harvey Earnest Survivors: Daughter Victoria, w/o John ristenbatt, Lebanon Daughter Tracey Alcala, Campbelltown Daughter Carol, w/o Lloyd Fake, Annville Son David M. Jr., h/o Barbara Alcala, Palmyra Son Christopher, h/o Ruthanne Alcala, Quentin Brother John, h/o Cindy Earnest, Lewistown Sister Sheila, w/o Richard Finegan, Palmyra 6 grandchildren burial: Colebrook Lutheran Church Cemetery, Colebrook, PA May 28, 2001 Ruth N. (nee Wagner) Meyer, age 69 b. Aug 20, 1931 North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. May 26, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Robert E. Meyer d/o late Frank & Esther (nee Seltzer) Wagner Survivors: Daughter Anna M. Meyer, Palmyra Daughter Esther N. Meyer, Palmyra Daughter Emma R., w/o Edward Verna, South Lebanon Township Son Mark D., h/o Sandra Meyer, Palmyra Son Paul R. Meyer, Palmyra 9 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Step-mother Anna (nee Throne) Wagner Son John D. Meyer Brother Lloyd Wagner burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 29, 2001 Katie H. (nee Gehman) Wealand, age 96 b. Mar 27, 1905 Bowmansville, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 27, 2001 Middletown Home, Lower Swatara twp., Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Harry R. Wealand, who died June 8, 1996. D/o late Joseph H. & Barbara H. (nee Hollinger) Gehman Survivors: Numerous grandchildren Great-grandchildren Great-great grandchildren A great-great-great granddaughter burial: Union Deposit Cemetery, South Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA May 29, 2001 Jean D. (nee Martin) Shuey, age 75 b. Jun 14, 1925 Shamokin, Northumberland Co. PA d. May 28, 2001 Plantation, Florida w/o Carl W. Shuey d/o late William & Ethel Emerich (nee Radudenbush) Martin survivors: Son William Lloyd Shuey, Shamokin Sister Betty Dombroski, Shamokin Sister Helen Falck, Shamokin Brother Donald Martin, Shamokin 2 step-grandchildren 4 step-great grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 29, 2001 Robert W. Wenzke, age 33 b. Feb 4, 1968 Alexandria, VA d. May 27, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o 2 years in August, Natalie (nee Wagner) Wenzke s/o Richard Robert Wenzke, DE and Kenda (nee Crum) Wenzke, DE Survivors: Brother Adam Wenzke, Smyrna DE Brother Chris Wenzke, Bear DE Maternal Grandmother Betty Szada, Steelton A nephew burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA May 30, 2001 Russell L. Frantz, age 86 b. Mar 11, 1915 Washington Twp, PA d. May 28, 2001 Schoolyard Square, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Reba A. (nee Hartzell) Frantz, to whom he would have been married 63 years this June. S/o late Foster & Elizabeth (Herring) Frantz Survivors: Son Lowell R. Frantz, Pine Grove Brother Lemoyne Frantz, Pine Grove Brother Landis Frantz, Pine Grove Sister Naomi Nagle, Auburn 3 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Ira Frantz Sisters mary Fegley & Beulah M. Hummel A grandson burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA May 30, 2001 Kenneth Eugene Gandy, age 81 b. Mar 18, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 29, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o 45 years on May 20, Marian E. (nee Quillman) Gandy s/o late William H. & Elizabeth M. (nee Parsons) Gandy Survivors: Daughter Cynthia K. Gandy, New Jersey Daughter Andrea Lynn Gandy, Lebanon Brother Leonard Gandy, Duncannon 4 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 30, 2001 Walter S. Ludwig, age 85 b. Feb 16, 1916 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 8, 2001 Jacksonville, Florida h/o Loraaine (nee Stockdon) Ludwig s/o late William L. & Mamie M. (nee Hummel) Ludwig survivors: son Stewart Ludwig, New York Two grandsons Preceded in death by: Sisters Sallie Hubler & Carrie Moyer Brothers John Ludwig and Paul Ludwig burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA May 30, 2001 Adam J. "Bud" Budjako, age 86 b. Jun 14, 1914 Wyomissing, Berks Co. PA d. May 28, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Louise A. (nee Boyer) Budjako s/o late William & Anna (nee Borden) Budjako Survivors: Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Albert Budjako and Joseph Gerdowski Sister Louise Kuznicki burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 30, 2001 Mabel Mae (nee Schaver) Boltz, age 97 b. Dec 13, 1903 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 29, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o late Charles L. Boltz d/o late John & Cora (nee Miller) Schaver Survivors: Daughter Florence L. Soliday, Landenburg Daughter Bernetta M. Lerch, Lebanon Daughter Patricia A., w/o Thomas Keefer, Jonestown Daughter Sandra F., w/o Kenneth Yingst, Jonestown 20 grandchildren 35 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Paul H. Boltz and Charles L. Boltz burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 31, 2001 Robert R. Reese, Jr., age 85 b. Dec 28, 1915 d. May 30, 2001 h/o 52 years in 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, 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 May 31, 2001 Leonard H. Seibel, age 76 b. Mar 3, 1925 Ephrata Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. May 29, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Edith R. (nee Newswanger) Seibel s/o late David & Lizzie (nee Heller) Seibel Survivors: Son Dale N., h/o Marian Seibel, Hopewell Son Leonard Jr., h/o Norma Seibel, Mt Pleasant Mills Daughter Darlene, w/o Clarence Kreider, Richland Daughter Laverne, w/o Paul Groff, Stevens Daughter Shirley, w/o Carl B. Martin, Bethel Daughter Edith, w/o of the late R.Carl Martin, Bethel Daughter Margie, w/o Reed High, Jonestown Daughter Lydia, w/o Anthony Sweigart, Foxworth, Mississippi Daughter Jane, w/o Vernon Geigley, Honeybrook Sister Vera Weaver, Lancaster Sister Edna, w/o Joseph Garman, Lititz Sister Elizabeth, w/o Adam Newswanger, Lititz Brother David h/o Emma Seibel, Leola Brother Norman, h/o Rebecca Seibel, Manheim Brother Harvey, h/o Emma Seibel, Columbia Step-bro Isaac Martin, Ephrata Step-bro Elmer Martin, New Holland Step-bro Harlan Martin, Versailles, MO Step-sis Arlene, w/o Allen Weaver, Quarryville Step-sis Ada Mae, w/o Raymond Zimmerman, Quarryville Step-sis Mary, w/o John Nolt, New Holland 41 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren 8 step-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Frank Seibel, Warren Seibel and Mervin Seibel. Sisters Anna Martin and Mary Zimmerman burial: Martindale (Brick) Mennonite Church Cemetery, Martindale, PA May 31, 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 Pooreman, Harrisburg Sister Joanne Bennetch, Hershey 2 grandchildren 2 great-granddaughters burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA May 31, 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 their 50th anniversary 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