Obits: September 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. ************************************************ SEPTEMBER 2001 OBITURY ABSTRACTS LEBANON DAILY NEWS LEBANON, LEBANON CO, PENNSYLVANIA SUBMITTED BY KRISTA GABLE Index by order listed. Sep 1, 2001 Andrea Lee Scholl, age 38 Sep 1, 2001 Harry E. Warren, age 87 Sep 1, 2001 Glenn B. Renner, age 55 Sep 1, 2001 Clara N. (nee Yerger) Lymaster, age 72 Sep 1, 2001 Charles G. Mease Sep 2, 2001 Helen J. (nee Groh) Milewski, age 90 Sep 2, 2001 Zula I. (nee Brown) Sattazahn, age 79 Sep 2, 2001 Margaret (nee Weist) Zug, age 96 Sep 2, 2001 Pearl E. (nee Sweigart) Kahley, age 78 Sep 2, 2001 Rev. Luther H. Bealer, age 85 Sep 3, 2001 Harry E. Warren, age 87 Sep 3, 2001 Stephen Lee "Steve" Greene, age 47 Sep 4, 2001 Clarence A. Uhler, age 76 Sep 4, 2001 Dr. Helen B. (nee Batdorff) Shucker, age 89 Sep 4, 2001 Betty Lorraine (nee Smith) Campbell, age 80 Sep 4, 2001 Karl J. Umberger, age 89 Sep 4, 2001 Geraldine M. (nee Miller) Harris, age 74 Sep 4, 2001 Jean E. Derr, age 76 Sep 5, 2001 Irene M. (nee Groff) Hess, age 77 Sep 5, 2001 Leon B. "Lee" Weaver, age 58 Sep 5, 2001 Lucille M. (nee Dillman) Laycock, age 84 Sep 6, 2001 Luther W. Schott, age 76 Sep 6, 2001 ILENE M. Miller, age 63 Sep 6, 2001 Jewel Elizabeth (nee Williams) Repasch, age 74 Sep 6, 2001 Carol Rose (nee Johnson) Hiller, age 58 Sep 6, 2001 Rev. W. Richard "Dick" Kohler Jr., age 72 Sep 6, 2001 Herman H. Forester, age 84 Sep 6, 2001 Mildred L. (nee Wolfe) Spotts, age 84 Sep 6, 2001 Elbert Lester Jr., age 79 Sep 6, 2001 Dennis R. Matthew, age 53 Sep 6, 2001 Arloa S. (nee Betts) Stickel, age 74 Sep 6, 2001 Anna Mae (nee Weinhold) Weidman, age 85 Sep 7, 2001 Richard E. Schwang, age 73 Sep 7, 2001 Mildred L. (nee Wolfe) Spotts, age 84 Sep 8, 2001 Anna K. (nee Geist) Root, age 74 Sep 8, 2001 Kathryn M. (nee Harris) Shirley, age 86 Sep 8, 2001 Martin M. Stefonich Jr., age 48 Sep 8, 2001 Melvin M. Lane, age 77 Sep 10, 2001 Geneva A. (nee Hernley) Myers, age 94 Sep 10, 2001 Ralph A. Nye, age 94 Sep 10, 2001 Dorothy A. (nee Wenger) Heagy, age 83 Sep 10, 2001 John W. Kennedy, age 80 Sep 11, 2001 Hannah T. (nee McCoy) Cress, age 81 Sep 11, 2001 Margaret A. (nee Hill) Stellar, age 86 Sep 11, 2001 Margaret G. (nee Rhodes) Mottern, age 88 Sep 11, 2001 Reuben O. Martin, age 71 Sep 11, 2001 Ella (nee Snavely) Brandt Boltz, age 92 Sep 12, 2001 Reuben O. Martin, age 70 Sep 12, 2001 Violet J. (nee Engle) Keener, age 73 Sep 13, 2001 Paul Edward Walters, age 85 Sep 13, 2001 Arthur J. Ditzler, age 91 Sep 13, 2001 Victor Cascarino, age 79 Sep 13, 2001 Ellen M. (nee Greenthal) Zerbe, age 74 Sep 14, 2001 Paul Edward Walters, age 85 Sep 14, 2001 Minerva I. (nee Heinbach) Schach, age 82 Sep 15, 2001 Dorothy M. (nee Winters) Hostetter, age 80 Sep 15, 2001 Elmira U. (nee Ulrich) Smith, age unknown Sep 15, 2001 Helen M. (nee Forney) Dohner, age 92 Sep 16, 2001 Marian E. (nee Williams) Drupp, age 75 Sep 16, 2001 G. Jean (nee Goodman) Snavely, age unknown Sep 16, 2001 Ada M. (nee Zehring) Shaak, age 97 Sep 16, 2001 Edith M. (nee Brandt) Pence, age 86 Sep 16, 2001 Acquilla P. (nee Prowell) Murphy, age 91 Sep 17, 2001 Margaret B. (nee Bierman) Nevious, age 94 Sep 17, 2001 Edward Henry Miller, age 86 Sep 17, 2001 Salvador A. Botello, age 92 Sep 17, 2001 Larry R. Wike, age 63 Sep 17, 2001 Ruth D. (nee Donmoyer) Hardenstine, age 87 Sep 17, 2001 Ruth S. (nee Souders) Steinrock, age 82 Sep 17, 2001 Edith M. (nee Brandt) Pence, age 86 Sep 18, 2001 Ruth M. (nee Engle) Spangler, age 68 Sep 18, 2001 Paul C. Sherman, age 79 Sep 18, 2001 John L. Gockley Jr., age 90 Sep 18, 2001 Louise E. (nee ????) Scheirer, age 85 Sep 18, 2001 Myrle H. (nee Poorman) Leahy, age 86 Sep 19, 2001 Margaret L. (nee Reardon) Womer, age 74 Sep 19, 2001 Joshua L. Grumbine, age 22 months Sep 19, 2001 Wilmont D. Koppenheffer, age 72 Sep 19, 2001 Nelson E. Lambert, age 76 Sep 19, 2001 Anna B. (nee Butterwick) Gilbert, age 88 Sep 20, 2001 Lisa Marie (nee Stoudt) Royer, age 33 Sep 20, 2001 Dorothy H. (nee Hall) Backenstose, age 71 Sep 20, 2001 Abram Reilly Wagner, age 16 Sep 21, 2001 Mabel R. (nee Wenrich) Wilhide, age 85 Sep 21, 2001 Mamie R. (nee Rehrer) Daubert, age 95 Sep 21, 2001 Isabelle J. (nee Brower) Erdman, age 79 Sep 21, 2001 Elizabeth A. (nee Fink) Bowmaster, age 89 Sep 21, 2001 Harry J. Fulmer, age 62 Sep 21, 2001 Lillie M. (nee Miller) Kleinfelter, age 93 Sep 21, 2001 Ray A. Deck, age 85 Sep 22, 2001 Samuel E. Sorensen, age 84 Sep 22, 2001 Helen L. (nee Lengle) Whitemoyer, age 67 Sep 23, 2001 Frank P. White, age 70 Sep 23, 2001 David W. Blair, age 90 Sep 23, 2001 Samuel L. Lyter, age 99 Sep 24, 2001 Irene M. (nee Mellinger) Emerich, age 91 Sep 24, 2001 Brandon Joseph Blauch, age 16 Sep 24, 2001 Margaret Lee (nee Brammer) Dietrich, age 85 Sep 24, 2001 Kenneth N. Russell, age 90 Sep 24, 2001 Glenn Mark Gipe, age 55 Sep 24, 2001 Lt. Robert B. Troxel, age 87 Sep 24, 2001 Velma H. (nee Keener) Scholl, age 57 Sep 25, 2001 Dr. John "Doc" Jacob Bomberger Light, age 86 Sep 25, 2001 George Elmer Fortna, age 71 Sep 25, 2001 Brandon Joseph Blauch, age 16 Sep 25, 2001 Margaret M. Moyer, age 87 Sep 25, 2001 Arlene F. (nee Felty) Yerger, age 84 Sep 25, 2001 James W. Dougherty, age 77 Sep 25, 2001 Shirley M. (nee Krise) Rabold, age 63 Sep 25, 2001 Florence G. "Floss" (nee Gamber) Books, age 73 Sep 25, 2001 Herman Woodrow Heck, age 82 Sep 26, 2001 Robert R. "Himmy" Himmelberger, age 79 Sep 26, 2001 Norman I. Leininger, age 92 Sep 26, 2001 Rev. Paul L. Boger, age 86 Sep 26, 2001 Irene E. (nee Keller) Shay, age 77 Sep 26, 2001 Luke M. Lehman, age 42 Sep 26, 2001 John M. Nolt, age 77 Sep 27, 2001 David S. Barrick, age 33 Sep 27, 2001 Robert W. Anderson, age 85 Sep 27, 2001 Robin L. "Goob" Carpenter, age 46 Sep 28, 2001 Anna E. (nee Moyer) Stauffer, age 82 Sep 28, 2001 Joseph E. Walker, age 74 Sep 28, 2001 Norma M. (nee Olt) Trumbo, age 100 Sep 28, 2001 Myrle E. (nee Mann) Harter, age 94 Sep 29, 2001 Esther E. (nee Eisenhauer) Kline, age 87 Sep 29, 2001 Kenneth C. Yorty, age 62 Sep 29, 2001 Russell I. Steiner, age 74 Sep 29, 2001 Grant R. Carmany, age 92 Sep 29, 2001 George R. Krall, age 63 Sep 29, 2001 Frank Paul White, age 70 Sep 30, 2001 Bradley E. Yeich, age 41 Sep 30, 2001 Richard A. Smith, age 79 Sep 30, 2001 Elizabeth Krasnansky, age 18 Sep 1, 2001 Andrea Lee Scholl, age 38 b. Aug 13, 1963 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Aug 30, 2001 Lebanon PA d/o Kenneth A. & Sylvia A. (nee Spang) Scholl. Resident, Lebanon PA Former employment, domestic worker. Also worked in construction Survivors: Sister Adrienne M. Stager, Lititz Grandmother Verna D. Spang A niece Three nephews. Preceded in death by: Sister Athena A. Peters Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 1, 2001 Harry E. Warren, age 87 b. Feb 21, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Aug 31, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Grace G. (nee Minnich) Warren, recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. S/o late Mervin & Mabel (nee Miller) Warren Patient, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon Resident, Lebanon PA Graduate, Lebanon High School Private first class in the Army during WW2. Retired lithographer, 35 years, Sower's Printing, Lebanon Following retirement, self-employed sign painter Had his own art shop. Attended, First Baptist Church, Lebanon, elder and former Sunday school teacher. Life member, Hemlock Archery Club. Survivors: Daughter Earlene E., w/o Loyal H. Slough, Lebanon Daughter Harriet D. Warren, Harrisburg Daughter Gloria R., w/o David Haley, Hershey Daughter Non L., w/o Jeffrey McGee, Washington Iowa Sister Dorothy M. Brandt, Lebanon Six grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: A grandson Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 1, 2001 Glenn B. Renner, age 55 b. date not listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Aug 31, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Sadie A. (nee Potts) Renner with whom he resided. Patient, Hershey Medical Center Resident, Lebanon PA Former resident, Reading PA Employer, VA Medical Center until he retired 1990. Survivors: Son Karl E. Renner, Portland CT A grandson Burial: Spies-Zion Cemetery, Alsace Towp, PA Sep 1, 2001 Clara N. (nee Yerger) Lymaster, age 72 b. Feb 23, 1929 Sinking Spring, Berks Co. PA d. Aug 30, 2001 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Robert I. Lymaster Sr. d/o late Arthur & Naomi (nee Kaulbach) Yerger. Resident, Pine Grove, PA Member, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Seamstress, former Canoe Manufacturing, Pine Grove, 28 years. Last employed, former Summit Station Manufacturing, Pine Grove Survivors: Daughter Margaret "Peggy" Aungst, Pine Grove Daughter Hattie Umbenhauer, Pine Grove Son Robert Lymaster Jr., Llewellyn Son David Lymaster, Pine Grove Son Steven Lymaster, Pine Grove Sister Elizabeth Minnich, Pine Grove Sister Wanda Wenrich, Frederickburg Sister Evelyn Morgan, York Sister Vivian Bohr, Mountville Sister Alma Schwalm, Lebanon Sister Ella Donmoyer, New Bunker Hill Brother Arthur Mark Yerger, Florida Brother Charles Yerger, Pine Grove Brother George Yerger, Marysville Two grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: A granddaughter Sister Mable Yerger & Ivy Yerger Brothers Robert & James Yerger Burial: Mt. Zion Gosherts Reformed Cemetery, Mt. Zion, Berks Co. PA Sep 1, 2001 Correction: Charles G. Mease Omitted Survivors: Brother Donald W. Mease, North Carolina Sister Rosemary Shannon, Quakertown Several nieces and nephews Served in the AirForce, not the Marine Corps, during the Korean War. Sep 2, 2001 Helen J. (nee Groh) Milewski, age 90 b. Aug 11, 1911 location not listed. d. Aug 30, 2001 Upper Allen Twp. PA w/o late Walter C. Milewski d/o late John D. Groh resident, Messiah Village, Upper Allen Twp. Retired, language department & Latin teacher, Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg Former Latin teacher, Lebanon High School Member, Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg Survivors: Nephew John Groh, Lebanon Nephew Robert A. Groh, Lebanon Niece Lucille V. Groh, Lebanon Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 2, 2001 Zula I. (nee Brown) Sattazahn, age 79 b. Dec 22, 1921 Bethel, Berks Co. PA d. Aug 31, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Ralph L. Sattazahn, who died Nov 25, 1967 d/o late Calvin B. & Sallie R. (nee Bashore) Brown resident, Manor Care Health Services, Lebanon retired garment worker, Noggles Garment Factory, Rexmont cleaning lady, Cornwall Manor member, Salem United Church of Christ, Bethel Survivors: Daughter Delores M., w/o Robert N. Mumma, Quentin Sister Madeline Eiler, Myerstown Sister Lillian, w/o Lloyd Bashore, Myerstown Three grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews. Burial: Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Bethel, Berks Co. PA Sep 2, 2001 Margaret (nee Weist) Zug, age 96 b. date not listed Richland, Lebanon Co. PA d. Aug 31, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John L. Zug d/o late Harry G. & Magdelena (nee Keeney) Wiest patient, StoneRidge Village Skilled Nursing, where she had been a patient since May 18th. Former resident, Stone Ridge Village, Myerstown Former resident, Marion Twp., Berks Co. PA Graduate, Lebanon High School Graduate, Bachelor's in English, Albright College Member, Richland Church of the Brethren, former organist & pianist many years. Former bank director, Richland National Bank, later Hamilton Bank First woman bank director in Lebanon Co. Member, Myerstown Women's Club Member, Daughters of the American Colonists Survivors: Daughter Patricia Z., w/o William C. Gardner, Sparks MD Daughter Rita A., w/o Light W. Shearer, Harrisburg Daughter Carol Z., w/o Fredrick P. Krott, Marion Twp., Berks Co. 10 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son John W. Zug, who died Nov 17, 1994. Burial: Richland Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 2, 2001 Pearl E. (nee Sweigart) Kahley, age 78 b. date not listed Brecknock twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Aug 31, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Alvin W. "Popeye" Kahley, who died in 1992. D/o late Raymond W. & Emma T. (nee Steffy) Sweigart Patient, Hershey Medical Center Resident, Manheim PA Secretary, Highland Tanks Manufacturing Co, Manheim Sold Avon Products. Previous employer, former Raymark Industries, Manheim Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Colebrook, Sunday school teacher in her earlier years. Graduate, 1939, Terre Hill High School Attended Millersville State College Former president, Jackie Kennedy Democratic Club, Manheim (now known as Ruth Mackley Democratic Club). Member, Manheim VFW Post 5956 Ladies Auxiliary Member, Ammon K. Gibble American Legion Post 419 Member, Elstonville Sportsmen Association. Survivors: Son Jerome L. "Jerry" Grumbling, Rock Hill Furnace Daughter Margaret A. "Peggy", w/o William A. Cunha, Manheim Daughter Pauline M. "Polly", w/o James L. Sweigart, Mastersonville Five grandchildren Two step-grandsons Six great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Two brothers Eugene Sweigart & Bertallen Sweigart Sister Ruth Elizabeth Sweigart Burial: Ruhl's United Methodist Church, Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Sep 2, 2001 Rev. Luther H. Bealer, age 85 b. Jul 5, 1916 Pottstown, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Aug 31, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Louise M. (nee Berner) Bealer s/o late Warren & Mary (nee Albright) Bealer resident, StoneRidge Village, Myerstown member, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg pastor, St. James Luteran Church, Lebanon 1942 Ð 1961 served as minister, St. John's Lutheran Church, Mt. Aetna served as director, Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon during is time at St. James. Past president, Lebanon Co. Chapter of Easter Seals Served on Committee on Aging Served on Lutheran Welfare Council, New York NY Administrator of the Wartburg Home Lutheran Center, Mt. Vernon NY Graduate, Muhlenberg College Graduate, Mt. Airy Theological Seminiary, Philadelphia Received nursing home administration certifcation, Cornell University Avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors: Son Luther, h/o Sandy Bealer, Schwenksville Daughter Jane, w/o Patrick Luddy, Glenside Brother Earl Bealer, Pottstown Three grandchildren Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 3, 2001 Harry E. Warren, age 87 b. Feb 21, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Aug 31, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Grace G. (nee Minnich) Warren, married 60 years. s/o late Mervin & Mabel (nee Miller) Warren patient/resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon PA resident, Lebanon PA Graduate, Lebanon High School Army veteran WW2, Private First Class Retired lithographer, 35 years, Sower's Printing, Lebanon Following retirement, self-employed sign printer, had his own art shop. Member, First Baptist Church, Lebanon, elder and former Sunday school teacher Life member, Hemlock Archery Club Survivors: Daughter Earlene E., w/o Loyal H. Slough, Lebanon Daughter Harriet D. Warren, Harrisburg Daughter Gloria R., w/o David Haley, Hershey Daughter Nina L., w/o Jeffrey McGee, Washington, Iowa Sister Dorothy M. Brandt, Lebanon Six grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Grandson Bradley J. Slaugh Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 3, 2001 Stephen Lee "Steve" Greene, age 47 b. Jan 30, 1954 Louisville, KY d. Sep 1, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Yvonne M. (nee Weidman) Greene s/o Joenna Holthouser & late Robert Lee Greene patient, Hershey Medical Center resident, Lebanon, PA millwright, Pennslyvania Lime Inc., Annville PA U.S. Marine veteran of Vietnam War, Seargeant Worshipped at, Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, Jonestown Member, various American Legion Posts. Survivors: Son Cody Lee Green, Lebanon Daughter Ashley E. Greene, Hershey Step-daughter Tammy Shifflett, Lebanon Step-daughter Melissa Johnson, Fredericksburg Step-son Roger D. Shifflett Jr., Lebanon Brother Robert Greene, Louisville KY Brother Mark Greene, Conneaut, OH Sister Karen Ernspiker, North Kingsville OH Two grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 4, 2001 Clarence A. Uhler, age 76 b. Apr 12, 1925 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 5, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Ruth Keller s/o Charles & Ida Uhler machinist, Drill Press member, Veteran of Foreign Wars served in the Army during WW2 Survivors: Daughter Barb Fidler, Annville Stepson William Dell, New Mexico Two grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Bonnie Kline Five sisters Two brothers Nieces and nephews Burial: Cremation. Location not listed. Sep 4, 2001 Dr. Helen B. (nee Batdorff) Shucker, age 89 b. Oct 15, 1911 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 1, 2001 Greenville, South Carolina w/o late Harry S. Shucker, who died Jan 1, 2001. D/o late Thomas & Nora E. (nee Troutman) Batdorff Patient, Oakmont Nursing Home, Greenville South Carolina Resident, Greenville SC Former resident, Lebanon Graduate, 1929, Myerstown High School Graduate, 1932, Ursinus College in Collegeville Graduate, 1936, Women's Medical College in Philadelphia Practiced medicine in Lebanon 30 years. Received additional study in cardiology at Cook County Medical Center, Chicago First woman doctor in Lebanon County PA Retired, 1968. Member, Belin United Methodist Church, Murrells Inlet SC Member, Lebanon County Medical Association Member, Pennsylvania Medical Association Longtime member, American Medical Association. Survivors: Son Dr. Harry B., h/o Pam Shucker, Greenville SC Two grandchildren A great-granddaughter Burial: location is not listed. Sep 4, 2001 Betty Lorraine (nee Smith) Campbell, age 80 b. date not listed Perry Co. PA d. Sep 3, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Glenn Wesley Campbell parents are not listed. Patient, Hershey Medical Center resident, Annville member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra former member, St. John's United Methodist Church, Sunbury, where she was youth leader & office holder in the United Methodist Women. Past worthy matron of Shikellamy Chapter 506, Order Eastern Star Former volunteer, Sunbury Community Hospital, Lewisburg Former volunteer, United Methodist Home Former volunteer, Sunbury Chapter of American Red Cross Received 2,000 pin from the Sunbury Community Hospital in 1987. Volunteer, Lebanon Valley Home, Annville Graduate, Lewisburg High School Known for her singing voice, spent many years in the Sunbury church's choir. Survivors: Son Keith S. Campbell, Palmyra Two grandchildren Burial: Newport Cemetery, Newport PA Sep 4, 2001 Karl J. Umberger, age 89 b. Mar 23, 1912 Bunker Hill, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Mary (nee Magyar) Umberger, who died Apr 2001. S/o late Harry & Alverta (nee Boyer) Umberger Resident, ManorCare Health Services, Lebanon Former resident, Mt. Gretna PA Retired inventory management specialist, federal government, Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio TX Army Air Force veteran of WW2 Member, Elks Lodge Member, Annville American Legion Member, Optimist Club Member, NARFE Member, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Cornwall Survivors: Brother Robert Umberger, Florida Several nieces and nephews. Burial: St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 4, 2001 Geraldine M. (nee Miller) Harris, age 74 b. Mar 21, 1927 Washington Twp., Schuylkill Co. PA d. Aug 31, 1002 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late George R. Harris Jr., who died Mar 18, 1987. D/o late Robert L. & Myrtle (nee Schneck) Miller Resident, Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont PA former resident, Pine Grove PA former proprietor, Harris' Garage & Mini Market, Pine Grove member, Hetzel's United Church of Christ Church, Pine Grove Survivors: Son Robert Harris, Pine Grove Area Son Kevin Harris, Pine Grove Area Five grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Sep 4, 2001 Jean E. Derr, age 76 b. Aug 18, 1925 Millcreek Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 1, 2001 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Peggy (nee Leibried) Derr s/o late William J. & Tillie (nee Eberly) Derr. Resident, Newmantown PA Member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Millbach Member, Hershey Region of Antique Automobile Club of America. Member, National AACA Parts man, 41 years, retired 1988, Yellow Freight System, Lancaster Loved the outdloors. Stateside Army veteran of WW2. Survivors: Son David A., h/o Anna Derr, Newmanstown Two granddaughters Burial: location is not listed. Sep 5, 2001 Irene M. (nee Groff) Hess, age 77 b. date not listed Bareville, Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 3, 2001 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Claude H. Hess, 50 years, April 2001. D/o late Samuel L. & Nora (nee Kilhefner) Groff Resident, Moravian Manor, Lititz, PA Former resident, Manheim, PA Former organist, Bird-in-Hand United Methodist Church Former organist, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Lancaster Volunteer, Lancaster General Hospital, 23 years Served as treasurer, United Auxiliaries. Member, Manheim Auxiliary, Lancaster General Hospital Member, Lancaster Co. Society of Farm Women 2 Member, Lebanon County Farm Women Society 16. Past president, New Holland Business & Professional Women's Club Past president, Mt. Gretna Women's Club Graduate, 1942, former Upper Leacock High School, Leola Graduate, 1946, Elizabethtown College Bookkeeper, former New Holland Machine Co. Bookkeeper, Plain & Fancy Farm & Restaurant. Survivors: Daughter Linda, w/o Joseph T. Conklin, Carversville Son Dr. J. Clair, h/o Elizabeth (nee Reese) Hess, Lancaster Three grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Landis and Ervin Groff Sister Ruth Groff Burial: Bareville Cemetery, Bareville, Lancaster Co. PA Sep 5, 2001 Leon B. "Lee" Weaver, age 58 b. Mar 10, 1943 Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 2, 2001 Indianapolis, Indiana h/o Sherry (nee Crouch) Weaver, married 27 years, Aug 10, 2001. S/o Pauline (Nee Brendle) Weaver and the late Isaac G. Weaver. Death result of "injuries sustained in an auto accident." Patient, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana Resident, Wakarusa, Indiana Former resident, Lancaster Co. PA Former resident, Huntsville, Alabama Former resident, Santa Cruz, California Graduate, 1962, Valedctorian, Nappanee High School, Nappanee, IN Graduate, Purdue University, bachelor's degree. Aeronautical engineer w/NASA until 1979. Founded 1979, Weaver Aerospace Part-time employee, Quality Drive Away, Goshen Indiana Attended Wakarusa Missionary Church Previous attended, Nappanee Missionary Church Member, Experimental Aircraft Association. Survivors: Son Michael Scott Weaver, Goshen, IN Daughter Elisha Bethelle Weaver, Ft. Huachuca, AZ Brother Kenneth L. Weaver, Ft. Wayne IN Sister Pauline, w/o Cary Habegger, Lebanon Sister Connie, w/o Denny Stichter, Lebanon Sister Charlotte Weaver, w/o Mike Hoover, Goshen IN Burial: Olive East Cemetery, in Indiana. Sep 5, 2001 Lucille M. (nee Dillman) Laycock, age 84 b. Aug 16, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late David & Virgie (nee Long) Dillman resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon former employer, Hershey Chocolate Co. former employer, Lebanon Paper Box Factory, retired 20 years. Member, St. John's United Methodist Church, Lebanon Its Ladies' Class Member, Lebanon Senior Center Avid Phillies fan. Survivors: Daughter Barbara, w/o Lee E. Laudermilch, Cleona Sister Esther, w/o Sylvester Fake, Somerset Three grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Nieces and a nephew. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 6, 2001 Luther W. Schott, age 76 b. May 17, 1925 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 4, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Agnes A. (nee Sholly) Schott, with whom he would have celebrated 55 years, October 2001. Parents are not listed. Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Myerstown PA Retired employee, Bethlehem Steel Corp., Lebanon Served WW2. Survivors: Daughter Sharon A., w/o Louis Pipolo, Bethlehem Daughter Karen E. Schott, Lebanon Three grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 6, 2001 ILENE M. Miller, age 63 b. May 12, 1938 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 4, 2001 Lebanon PA d/o late Rudolph L. & Anna E. (nee Engle) Miller patient, ManorCare Health Services, Lebanon former resident, Myerstown PA office worker, Rockwell International, Wyomissing, 40 years, retired 1998. Member, Grace United Church of Christ, Richland Graduate, 1956, Elco High School Survivors: Sister Joanna, w/o Lawrence Bugg Jr., Lake Placid FL Burial: location is not listed. Sep 6, 2001 Jewel Elizabeth (nee Williams) Repasch, age 74 b. Dec 21, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 3, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o Walter Repasch, Lebanon w/o late Edward Beard Sr. d/o late William Williams and Anna (nee Punzio) Williams Alcala resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon PA former resident, City of Lebanon PA Survivors: Daughter Brenda Beard Crabill, Lebanon Daughter Roseanne Stegman, Lebanon Brother Robert Williams, Morgantown Brother Richard Williams, Elverson Sister Shirley Maser, Lebanon Sister Arlene White, Myerstown Sister Jeannie Bomgardner, Jonestown Preceded in death by: Son Edward Beard Jr. Daughter Donna Savering Burial: location is not listed. Sep 6, 2001 Carol Rose (nee Johnson) Hiller, age 58 b. Sep 21, 1942 Geneva NY d. Sep 4, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Donald Hiller. D/o Norma Morris Bergeren Resident, Myerstown PA Former licensed practical nurse Former home visitation nurse in Georgia. Member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hamlin Active advocate for Right to Life. Survivors: Daughter Barbara D., w/o Joe Ogurcak, Ocean City MD Daughter Sherry, w/o Warren Caterson, Chattanooga TN Son Todd Robinson, h/o Jodi Hiller, Fredericksburg Sister Marie Denison, Clifton Springs, NY Sister Madonna Martin, Lafayette LA 11 grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Richard Johnson, Thomas Johnson and Lewis Johnson Burial: Klopp's Union Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 6, 2001 Rev. W. Richard "Dick" Kohler Jr., age 72 b. date not listed Allentown, PA d. Sep 4, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Mary Ellen (nee Schuman) Kohler, married 44 years, Aug 3, 2001. S/o late Walter Richard Sr. & Hattie Mae (nee Schearer) Kohler Patient, Lancaster General Hospital Resident, Mt. Joy PA Member and served, Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church During his tenure: Emmanual United Methodist Church, Allentown St. Matthews in Reading PA Christ Church in Broomall First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Quakertown United Methodist Church Visitation pastor, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Mt. Joy. Former employer, livery driver, former Lancaster Limousine, Mt. Joy. Former employer, Unique Limousine, Landisville Former employer, many funeral homes throughout central PA as a limousine and coach driver. Graduate, 1947, William Allen High School, Allentown Graduate, 1951, Lebanon Valley College, Annville (bachelor's degree) Graduate, 1955, United Theological Seminary in Dayton OH (masters of divinity) Studied at Praediger Seminary in Reutlingern Germany 1952-53 Accomplished musician, played piano and accompanist Mt. Gretna Bible Conference. Member, Lebanon Valley College Alumni Chorale. Sang in St. Mark's Choir. Hobbies include: writing limericks, gardening and photography. Survivors: Son Michael R. Kohler, Grantville Daughter Jennifer R., w/o Robert Fullenlove, Lebanon Sister Anne Louise, w/o Raymond Urbanski, Cocoa FL Stepmother Elizabeth Murry Kohler, Allentown Step-sister Joanne Cochrane Bittle, Allentown Two grandchildren Burial: Henry Eberle Cemetery, Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co. PA Sep 6, 2001 Herman H. Forester, age 84 b. Dec 18, 1916 Lyonsville, PA d. Sep 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Anna C. (nee Shepler) Forester s/o late Harry D. & Estella C. (nee Groff) Forester patient, Lebanon VA Medical Center resident, Hershey PA Army Veteran of WW2 Graduate, 1938, National Radio Institute of Washington DC Ham radio operator Enjoyed gardening. Retire employee, Hershey Chocolate Co., 37 years Before military, owned/opearated a radio sales and repair shop. Survivors: Son Clifford D. Forester, Harrisburg Son Terry L. Shepler, Colonial Park Daughter Michelle L. Kopp, Hershey 10 grandchildren burial: Broadview Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Sep 6, 2001 Mildred L. (nee Wolfe) Spotts, age 84 b. Nov 17, 1916 Lickdale, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 5, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o John W. Spotts, would have celebrated 61 years, Sep 7, 2001. D/o late Levi & Mary (nee Kreiser) Wolfe Patient/resident, Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon Former resident, Lebanon PA Retired presser, Susan Garmet Co. Member, Bethany United Methodist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Sandra, w/o Ken Goodman, Lebanon Daughter Carol Koons, Palmyra Nine grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: A grandson Chris Goodman She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 6, 2001 Elbert Lester Jr., age 79 b. Nov 20, 1921 Baileysville WV d. Sep 3, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Rosa L. (nee Bernard) Lester s/o late Elbert & Mabel (nee Vance) Lester resident, Harrisburg PA former resident, Hershey PA Army veteran WW2 Retired driver, former Olmsted Air Force Base outside of Middletown PA Member, 40 and 8 Club, Harrisburg Survivors: Daughter Rosemarie, w/o Tom Jacoby, Mt. Gretna Son Robert Lester, Rutherford Sister Geneva Barker, Jacksonville FL Sister Eloise Savery, Jacksonville FL Sister Eve Jenkins, Norfolk VA Sister Imogene Johnson, Allen Park, Michigan Sister Agnes Toler, Clearwater FL Brother Clyde Lester, Sherman TX Brother Edward Lester, Oceana WV Brother Fred Lester, Catletsburg KY Brother Milford Lester, Baileysville WV 17 grandchildren six great-grandchildren. Burial: Hershey Cemetery, Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA Sep 6, 2001 Dennis R. Matthew, age 53 b. Jan 25, 1948 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Sep 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o Helen Mary (nee Wenrich) Matthew and the late Richard L. Matthew. Resident, American House, Lebanon PA Died of a heart attack in his home. Army veteran. Accountant Member, Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg Survivors: Brother Dean Matthew, Temple Sister Derise Matthew, Denver PA Sister Dianne, w/o George Tomaszewski, Sinking Spring Two nephews. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 6, 2001 Arloa S. (nee Betts) Stickel, age 74 b. Nov 2, 1926 Des Moines Iowa d. Aug 25, 2001 Phoenix Arizona w/o Edward B. Waldmann d/o late Gerald E. & Opal W. (nee Dunn) Betts resident, Phoenix AZ graduate, 1944, Hershey High School spent early years in Jamestown and Buffalo NY Her teens were spent in Hershey PA Gradaute, Penn State University, home economics Graduate, Arizona State University, masters degree in home economics Taught at several elementary schools in PA & AZ Finished her teaching career at Chaparal High School in 1989 where she was chairwoman of the home economics department. 12-year lung cancer survivor. Active in Phoenix civic and social groups. Survivors: Son Jerry Stickel, Lompoc, California Daughter Merrie Martinson, Manhattan NY Daughter Terrie Stickel Schulman, Wayne Son H. Richard Stickel III, Phoenix AZ Step-daughter Kathy Nelson, Omaha NE Step-daughter Mary Pat Waldmann, Phoenix AZ Step-son Stephen Waldmann, Honolulu HI Step-daughter Margaret Waldmann, Cumberland MD Step-daughter Christine Waldmann, Omaha NE Five grandchildren Burial: Hershey Cemetery, Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA Sep 6, 2001 Anna Mae (nee Weinhold) Weidman, age 85 b. Oct 2, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 5, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Lloyd Weidman d/o late George & Elizabeth (nee Emrich) Weinhold resident, Cornwall Manor, Cornwall PA Graduate, 1933, Lebanon High School Previous employer, Kingsley & Brown, Cleona, 20 years Previous employer, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Larry Weidman, Lebanon Son Clyde Weidman, Kutztown Son Ronald Weidman, Sewickly Child Lynn Weidman, San Antonio TX Four grandchildren A great-grandson. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 7, 2001 Richard E. Schwang, age 73 b. Jan 29, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 5, 2001 Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA h/o Sue Ann (nee Sattesahn) Schwang, married 43 years May 2001. S/o late William J. & Carrie A. (nee Spangler) Schwang Educator Serving as teacher, counselor, and in administration until retirement, Delano Union Elementary School District in California, 1990. Began career as educator, Northern Lebanon School District, 1953 Member, St. Thomas Lutheran Church Life member, Burt J. Asper Post 46 American Legion, Chambersburg Army veteran WW2, Air Force Received, undergraduate degree, Lebanon Valley College Masters' in Counseling & Guidance, University of Arizona Survivors: Daughter Stephanie I. Brewer, Chambersburg Son Richard Eric Schwang, Porterville, CA Son Brian D. Schwang, Carlise Six grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 7, 2001 Mildred L. (nee Wolfe) Spotts, age 84 b. Nov 17, 1916 Lickdale, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 5, 2001 Cedar Haven, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o John W. Spotts, w/whom she would have been married 61 years, today Sep 7, 2001 d/o late Levi & Mary (nee Kreiser) Wolfe retired presser, Susan Garment Co. member, Bethany United Methodist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Kay Brandt, Lebanon Daughter Sandra, w/o Ken Goodman, Lebanon Daughter Carol Koons, Palmyra Nine grandchildren Preceded in death by: Grandson Chris Goodman She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 8, 2001 Anna K. (nee Geist) Root, age 74 b. Sep 18, 1926 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Sep 6, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Arthur Root Sr. d/o late Irvin & Nellie (nee Updegrove) Geist Former employee of Colebrook Lingerie Member of the International Ladies Garment Worker's Union Survivors: Son Arthur M. Root Jr., Son Rev. Dr. Clyde R. Root, Indiana Son Ralph T. Root, Lebanon Son Irvin L. Root, Lebanon Son Tom E. Root, Lebanon Dau Anna K. Reist, Lebanon Dau Rita J. Tracey, Myerstown Sis Minnie Tucker, Mt. Joy Sis Jean Geist, Elizabethtown Sis Betty Smith, Philadelphia Bro John Geist, Lebanon Bro Irvin Geist, Elizabethtown 14 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons William H. Root, Robert F. root and John P. Root 3 brothers 2 sisters burial: Millbach Cemetery Sep 8, 2001 Kathryn M. (nee Harris) Shirley, age 86 b. Dec 19, 1915 Pouge, Huntington Co. PA d. Sep 6, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harold D. Shirley, who died Mar 21, 1971. They were married Feb 24, 1936 d/o late Frederick S. Harris & Edith B. (nee Chilcoat) Harris Stapleton Previous resident of Twin Oaks Nursing Center Formerly employed as a Machine operator at Huntington Silk Mill Life Member of Abbey Reformed Church in Huntington Enjoyed TV game shows, crocheting and growing African violets Survivors: Dau Earla Jacqueline, w/o Charles E. Hoke 3rd, Palmyra Dau Patricia Louise, w/o Robert Brennan, Saxton Son Marshall James Shirley Sr. Bro Ralph D. Stapleton, Mt. Union 17 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild Preceded in death by: Son Walter Eugene Harris 3 brothers 2 sisters burial: Not listed. Sep 8, 2001 Martin M. Stefonich Jr., age 48 b. Aug 31, 1953 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 7, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o of Anna (nee Adams) Stefonish and the late Martin M. Stefonich Sr. Former fireman with the Washington and Independent Fire Companies Worked for the PA Precision Casting Co. 1972 Graduate of Lebanon Catholic H.S. Attended the Church of St. Cecilia Survivors: Dau Erin, w/o Darcy Ogg, Vilseck, Germany Son Jeremy Stefonich, Lebanon A Granddaughter Bro James Stefonich, Virginia Beach Bro Nicolas Stefonich, Lebanon 2 aunts 11 nieces and nephews several great nieces and great nephews, burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 8, 2001 Melvin M. Lane, age 77 b. May 29, 1924 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 6, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Dorothea M. (nee Boger) Lane s/o Walter B. & Edith (nee Steffy) Lane Served Army's 556 AAA Battalion in WW2 & Korean War Foreman of PRL Industries of Cornwall Member Quentin Church of Christ Member Mt. Olivet Lodge 704 F & AM Member Tall Cedars of Lebanon Member Forest No. 25 Member Annville American Legion Survivors: Dau Beverly, w/o William P. Mitchell, Lebanon Son William A. Lane, Lebanon Son Brian K. Lane, h/o Diane (nee DeSieno) Lane, West Chester 2 grandsons burial: Bismarck Cemetery, Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 10, 2001 Geneva A. (nee Hernley) Myers, age 94 b. Jan 3, 1907 North Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 8, 2001 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late C. Claude Myers d/o late Irvin & Sallie (nee Stahl) Hernley resident, Fredericksburg, PA worked Spang Crest Nursing Home for a number of years. Member, Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Enjoyed sewing, quilting, cross-stitch and needlework. Survivors: Son Elbert H., h/o Kathryn Myers, Fredericksburg Daughter Judith A., w/o Gerald Bordic, Kingwood TX Brother Delmas Hernley, Fredericksburg Sister Alma Stoessel, Lebanon Eight grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren nine great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Donald Myers Sisters Irma Galebach and Dorothy Grumbine Brothers Irvin, Melvin and Norman Hernley Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 10, 2001 Ralph A. Nye, age 94 b. Jul 2, 1907 N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 9, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sara R. (nee Wolfersberger) Nye s/o late Morris G. & Mabel J. (nee Peffer) Nye resident, Twin Oaks Nursing Home, Campbelltown PA former long-time resident, Hershey, PA owner/operator, Ralph A. Nye Trucking & Fuel Services, 40 years. Member, Sherks Church in East Hanover Twp. Member, Conewago Gun Club Loved hunting and fishing Survivors: Son Robert A. Nye, Wilmington DE Daughter Blanche I. Kinch, Harrisburg Daughter Mildred N. Fair, Hershey Two grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Burial: Broadview Cemetery, Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA Sep 10, 2001 Dorothy A. (nee Wenger) Heagy, age 83 b. Jan 3, 1918 Palmdale, Dauphin Co. PA d. Sep 8, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Rev. Henry C. Heagy, 58 years, Jun 2001. D/o late Joseph & Sarah (nee Funk) Wenger Patient, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey PA Resident, Annville PA Member, Fontana United Christian Church Member, Fontana Union Sunday school Member, United Christian Church Home Auxiliary Survivors: Son David W. Heagy, Lebanon Son Nelson P. Heagy, Lebanon Son Luke C. Heagy, Lebanon Son Glenn L. Heagy, Jonestown Son Edward L. Heagy, Annville Son Lynwood C. Heagy, Titusville Son Samuel J. Heagy, Meadeville Daughter Della, w/o Carl Grubb, Lebanon Daughter Ruth, w/o Robert Hitz, Lebanon Daughter Elva, w/o Walter Allen, Lebanon Daughter Thelma, w/o Landis Tice III, Port Charlotte FL Daughter Alice "Skeet", w/o Paul Fittery III, Annville Brother Harvey J. Wenger, Mill Hall Brother Robert C. Wenger, Annville Brother H. Daniel Wenger, Shartlesville Brother Kenneth R. Wenger, Strausstown Brother Bruce Wenger, Gellett Brother Walter H. Wenger, Jonestown Sister Francy, w/o Christian Spang, Cleona 40 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren burial: Gingrich's Mennonite Cemetery, N. Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 10, 2001 John W. Kennedy, age 80 b. Nov 17, 1920 East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Kathryn S. (nee Houser) Kennedy, married 57 years, Mar 2001. S/o late Milo & Ellen (nee Anthony) Kennedy Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA Resident, Annville, PA Retired 1986, equipment inspector, Millards Quarry. Army veteran, WW2 Member, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Grantville Survivors: Son Russell E., h/o Dawn Kennedy, New Cumberland Son Robert A. Kennedy, Mt. Aetna Daughter Shirley A., w/o Leroy Wright, Dauphin Brother James Kennedy, Harrisburg Brother Earl Kennedy, Logantown Sister Lulu Hankey, Harrisburg Sister Ruth Miller, Duncannon Five grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son William D. Kennedy Daughter Edith M. McEndree Brothers Paul, Blair and Ray Kennedy Sisters Perl Dailey and Myrna Kennedy. Burial: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Sep 11, 2001 Hannah T. (nee McCoy) Cress, age 81 b. Oct 15, 1919 Kulpmont, PA d. Sep 9, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Paul J. Cress, who died in 1997. D/o late William & Elizabeth (nee Schoeber) McCoy Resident, Cornwall Manor, Cornwall PA Former resident, Lebanon PA Retired housekeeper, St. Anne's Church, Lancaster Retired housekeeper, Villa Vianney, Lebanon Member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon Enjoyed sports and crafts. Survivors: Son Paul R. Cress, Lebanon Sister Susan Pisarce, Sacramento CA Brother Peter McCoy, Baltimore MD Brother John McCoy, Dundalk, MD Brother Joseph McCoy, Ashland Three grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother William McCoy Sisters Elizabeth Redd and Mary Bogoush Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 11, 2001 Margaret A. (nee Hill) Stellar, age 86 b. May 4, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 9, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Stephen A. Stellar d/o late Michael & Elizabeth (nee Fleschal) Hill resident, Blue Ridge East Nursing Home, Harrisburg PA former resident, Lebanon PA retired supervisor, former Jonestown Garment Co. member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon member, Fredericksburg American Legion loved reading and sewing and all the kids that used to come to her home. Survivors: Daughter Elizabeth S., w/o Allen Rowbotham, Albuquerque, NM Daughter Margaret T., w/o Michael Sansoni, Harrisburg Two grandchildren A great-grandchild Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Michael Hill Jr. Burial: Holy Cross Cemtery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 11, 2001 Margaret G. (nee Rhodes) Mottern, age 88 b. date not listed Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co. PA d. Sep 9, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA w/o late Reber W. Mottern, who died Sep 9, 1978 d/o late John & Gertrude E. (nee Blecher) Rhodes patient, Reading Hospital & Medical Center, Reading PA, since Sep 4. resident, Womelsdorf PA retired licensed practical nurse, 1976, Wernersville State Hospital, Wernersville PA, 29 years member, Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf Survivors: Son Stanley H. Klopp Jr., Yulon NY Daughter Marcia S. (nee Klopp) Smith, Womelsdorf Daughter Nancy L. (nee Klopp) Miller, Womelsdorf Seven grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Burial: Harmony Cemetery, Milton, Northumberland Co., PA Sep 11, 2001 Reuben O. Martin, age 71 b. Feb 11, 1931 Ephrata Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 10, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Minnie H. (nee Kurtz) Martin s/o late John Z. & Ella N. (nee Oberholtzer) Martin resident, Myerstown self-employed farmer member, Swatara Mennonite Church, Myerstown Survivors: Daughter Ruth Martin, Lititz Daughter Irene, w/o Samuel Martin, Bethel Daughter Ella Mae, w/o Robert Martin, Colquitt GA Daughter Eva, w/o David Witmer, Myerstown Daughter Rhoda, w/o James Ramer, Myerstown Daughter Carolyn, w/o Elvin Sensenig, East Earl Son Raymond, h/o Martha Martin, Myerstown Son Nelson, h/o Elaine Martin, Newmanstown Brother Ezra, h/o Marian Martin, Myerstown Sister Anna, w/o Norman Kurtz, Myerstown Sister Elizabeth, w/o Paul Martin, Schaefferstown Sister Katie, w/o late Aaron Oberholtzer, Richland Sister Mabel, w/o Ivan K. Horst, Farmersville Sister Martha, w/o Raymond Martin, Mt Aetna Sister Mary, w/o Ivan Hurst, Ephrata Sister Nora, w/o Willard Hackman, Wellsboro 40 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Aaron Martin & John Martin Sister Esther Martin Burial: Swatara Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 11, 2001 Ella (nee Snavely) Brandt Boltz, age 92 b. Apr 26, 1909 Ono, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 1, 2001 Akron, Summit Co. OH w/o late Raymond Boltz w/o late Allen D. Brandt d/o late John A. & Ella (nee Peiffer) Snavely) resident, Rockynol Retirement Community, Akron OH Graduate, Jonestown High School Graduate, Pennsylvania School of Nursing, received nursing degree 1930 School nurse, Cornwall before her marriage in 1933. Survivors: Brother David P. Snavely, Newmanstown Daughter Patricia B. Cochran, Hudson OH Son Frederick T. Brandt, Charlotte NC Three grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Barry A. Brandt Burial: "Internment will be Oct 6 at Memorial Park, Bethlehem, followed by a memorial service Oct 7, Hudson Presbyterian Church, Hudson OH" Sep 12, 2001 Reuben O. Martin, age 70 b. Feb 11, 1931 Ephrata Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 10, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Minnie H. (nee Kurtz) Martin s/o late John Z. & Ella N. (nee Oberholtzer) Martin resident, Myerstown self-employed farmer member, Swatara Mennonite Church, Myerstown Survivors: Daughter Ruth Martin, Lititz Daughter Irene, w/o Samuel Martin, Bethel Daughter Ella Mae, w/o Robert Martin, Colquitt GA Daughter Eva, w/o David Witmer, Myerstown Daughter Rhoda, w/o James Ramer, Myerstown Daughter Carolyn, w/o Elvin Sensenig, East Earl Son Raymond, h/o Martha Martin, Myerstown Son Nelson, h/o Elaine Martin, Newmanstown Brother Ezra, h/o Marian Martin, Myerstown Sister Anna, w/o Norman Kurtz, Myerstown Sister Elizabeth, w/o Paul Martin, Schaefferstown Sister Katie, w/o late Aaron Oberholtzer, Richland Sister Mabel, w/o Ivan K. Horst, Farmersville Sister Martha, w/o Raymond Martin, Mt Aetna Sister Mary, w/o Ivan Hurst, Ephrata Sister Nora, w/o Willard Hackman, Wellsboro 40 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Aaron Martin & John Martin Sister Esther Martin Burial: Swatara Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 12, 2001 Violet J. (nee Engle) Keener, age 73 b. May 29, 1928 Mt. Hope, Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 11, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Eugene Young w/o late Benjamin F. Keener Sr. d/o late William & Edna (nee Obenstein) Engle Survivors: Child Meddwin J. Young, Annville Daughter Donna F., w/o Harry P. Beamesderfer, Newmanstown Son Benjamin F. Keener Jr., Mt. Wilson Brother Clayman Engle, Manheim Brother Ernest Engle, Manheim Sister Threda Becker, Mt. Joy Three grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Melvin Young Brothers Chester Engle and Ronald Engle Burial: Ruhl's Church Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA Sep 13, 2001 Paul Edward Walters, age 85 b. Jan 31, 1916 Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 11, 2001 Lancaster Co. PA h/o Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Bentivoglio) Walters, married 63 years. S/o late Richard & Lydia Gustina (nee Felty) Walters. Resident, Essa Flory Hospice Center, Lancaster Co. Formerly, Hilldale Rd, Pequea, Lancaster Co Formerly, Pine Grove Graduate, 1935, Pine Grove High School Attended, Pennsylvania State University Extension School Studied through the International Correspondence School Retired, 1981, 36 years, PP & L WW2 Army Veteran Received, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal & WW2 Victory Medal. Member, past commander, Pine Grove American Legion 1949-50 District commander, 13th district American Legion 1953-1955 State commander of the PA American Legion, 1958-59. Mayor of Pine Grove, 1954 Ð 1957 Member, Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary (St. Mary's) Catholic Church, Lancaster Member, PP & L Retirees Club. Survivors: Son Paul R. Walters, Carlisle Son John E. Walters, Richlands NC Daughter Jean, w/o Kenneth Kindt, Jonestown Daughter Dorothy, w/o Andrew Ceppa, Breinigsville Daughter Mary Walters, Lancaster Daughter Shirley, w/o Richard Ditzler, Conestoga Nine grandchildren Six great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Elliot Dizler, Henry Walters, Clayton Walters & Elmer Walters Sisters Bertha Minnish, Katie Zechman, and Elizabeth Kohr Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Sep 13, 2001 Arthur J. Ditzler, age 91 b. Apr 28, 1910 Union Twp. d. Sep 12, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Ada M. (nee Kercher) Ditzler s/o Jacob & Gertrude (nee Long) Ditzler patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon resident, Hearthstone Manor, Lebanon retired painter, 1975, Hershey Hotel, where he worked as a painter & paper hanger previously, self-employed painting contractor member, Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church member, Jonestown Area Senior Cititzens Survivors: Sister Noreen Cobb, Lebanon Sister Ruth Lutz, Lebanon Number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Walter & Paul Ditzler Sister Ethel Kohr Burial: Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 13, 2001 Victor Cascarino, age 79 b. Apr 13, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 12, 2001 Lebanon PA s/o late Joseph & Amelia Cascarino resident, Lebanon VA Medical Center. Worked former, Lebanon Steel Foundry & Quaker Alloy Castings Owner/operator, home repair shop 1970s & 1980s, built a passenger train for children called the Hazel Dyke & Southern Railroad for the Sixth Street Playground. Member, VFW Post 23, Lebanon Member, Friendship Fire Co., Lebanon Member, Bible Fellowship Church, Lebanon Army veteran serving in WW2. Survivors: Daughter Linda, w/o Craig Rice, Lebanon Three grandchildren A niece and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Albert Cascarino, Charles Cascarino & Dominic Cascarino Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 13, 2001 Ellen M. (nee Greenthal) Zerbe, age 74 b. date not listed Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA d. Sep 11, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late LeRoy P. Zerbe, who died Dec 5, 1983. D/o late Paul F. & Ellen M. (nee Katzaman) Greenthal Cardiopulmonary arrest. Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital emergency room, Lebanon Office manager, R/K Agri-Service Inc, Richland, 17 years of service, retired 1987 Librarian, Richland Community Library 1966 Ð 1973 Member & former Sunday school teacher, Grace United Church of Christ, Richland Survivors: Son Peter M. Zerbe, Richland Daughter Beth E. Small, Lebanon Four grandchildren A great-grandchild Burial: Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 14, 2001 Paul Edward Walters, age 85 b. Jan 31, 1916 Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 11, 2001 Lancaster Co. PA h/o Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Bentivoglio) Walters s/o late Richard & Lydia Gustina (nee Felty) Walters resident, Essa Flory Hospice Center of Lancaster Co. PA formerly of Pequea, Lancaster Co. formerly of Pine Grove Graduate, 1935, Pine Grove High School. Attended, Pennsylvania State University Extension School Studied through the International Correspondence School. Retired, PP & L, after 36 years, 1981. Army Veteran of WW2 Received, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal Received, World War II Victory Medal. Member, past commander, Pine Grove American Legion, 1949-50 District commander, 13th District American Legion 1953-55 State commander, PA American Legion 1958-59 Mayor of Pine Grove 1954 Ð 1957 Member, Assumption of Blessed Mother Virgin Mary (St. Mary's) Catholic Church, Lancaster Member, PP & L Retirees Club Survivors: Son Paul R. Walters, Carlisle Son John E. Walters, Richlands NC Daughter Jean, w/o Kenneth Kindt, Jonestown Daughter Dorothy, w/o Andrew Ceppa, Breinigsville Daughter Mary Walters, Lancaster Daughter Shirley, w/o Richard Ditzler, Conestoga Nine grandchildren Six great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Elliot Ditzler, Henry Walters, Clayton Walters, Elmer Walters Sisters Bertha Minnich, Katie Zechman, and Elizabeth Kohr Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Sep 14, 2001 Minerva I. (nee Heinbach) Schach, age 82 b. Jan 18, 1919 Rock, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Sep 13, 2001 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Henry E. Schach, who died Mar 22, 1990. D/o late Milton & Sally (nee Freeman) Heinbach resident, Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Ravine attended, Sunday school in Rock, Pine Grove area. Survivors: Daughter Marie, w/o Kenneth Zimmerman, Lebanon Daughter Irene, w/o Roger Shomper, Hegins Daughter Mary Jane Schach, Ravine Daughter Patricia Schach, Ravine Brother Warren Heinbach Seven grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son David Schach, who died 1979 Brothers Benjamin Heinbach, Harry Heinbach, Clarence Heinbach, & Stanley Heinbach Sisters Ida Krause, Esther Stupp, Katie Sandherr, Mamie Kershner & Irma Fehr Burial: Manbeck's Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA Sep 15, 2001 Dorothy M. (nee Winters) Hostetter, age 80 b. May 7, 1921 N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 14, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Grant Hostetter, who died in 1964. D/o late Norman & Mabel (nee Beck) Winters Former inspector, Bel Mills Inc., Palmyra Former member, Lebanon Co. Farm Women Enjoyed needlework, embroidering, cooking, visiting shut-ins, traveling and her family Survivors: Daughter Ruth Ann, w/o Kenneth Plessinger, Annville Daughter Nancy Bishop, Palmyra Brother Norman Winters, h/o Betty Winters, Annville Brother Jacob Winters, Virginia Sister Margaret Flowers, Florida Five grandchildren Seven great-grandchildren A step great-grandson Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 15, 2001 Elmira U. (nee Ulrich) Smith, age unknown b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 13, 2001 Hearthstone Manor, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Stanley Smith Sr. d/o late Frank & May (nee Hamilton) Ulrich member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lebanon member, retired Steelworkers member, Verbena Club retired employee, Lebanon Daily News, worked in advertising dept many years. Survivors: Granddaughter Lisa Smith, Owings Mills MD Granddaughter Susan Ehrgood, Mt. Gretna Grandson Scott Smith, Manheim Grandson David Smith, Akron, PA Eight great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Gilbert Smith & Stanley Smith Jr. Burial: location is not listed. Sep 15, 2001 Helen M. (nee Forney) Dohner, age 92 b. Jun 3, 1909 South Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 13, 2001 Cedar Haven, South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Harry S. & Lizzie (nee Smith) Forney retired, cafeteria employee, Palmyra High School, where she started the school lunch program in 1959. Cook, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Cook, Lebanon Valley College Cook, Mt. Gretna Summer Camps Cook, Mt. Gretna Glen camp Cook, Chatauqua Main Cook, W.L. Kreider Shoe Factory Member, Frist United Methodist Church, Palmyra Member, FUMC, Dorcas class. Member, Farm Women's Group 3, Palmyra Member, Mt. Lebanon Camp Meeting Auxilary Survivors: Son Allen H. Dohner, Palmyra Daughter Betty, w/o Charles Zimmerman, Palmyra Sister Ruth Dohner, Lebanon Sister Dorothy, w/o Warren Hitz, Campbelltown Seven grandchildren Nine great-grandchildren Eight great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Mary E. Bucks Sisters Mary Wade & Sarah Kreider Brothers Homer, Cyros and Paul Forney Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 16, 2001 Marian E. (nee Williams) Drupp, age 75 b. Dec 31, 1925 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 14, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o Edgar M. Drupp, married 53 years, May 2001. D/o late Harry & Alice (nee Winklebleck) Williams resident, ManorCare Health Services, Lebanon seamstress, Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation, during WW2 member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Jonestown worked as church custodian member, Perseverance Fire Co. Social Club. Survivors: Son Eric W., h/o Jennifer Drupp, Jonestown Daughter Susan M., w/o Carl Fortna, Jonestown Sister Verna Zartman, Lebnaon Four grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Russell Williams Sisters Ida James & Ethel Yisser Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 16, 2001 G. Jean (nee Goodman) Snavely, age unknown b. date not listed Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Sep 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Richard R. Snavely d/o late Paul & Beulah (nee Harner) Goodman member, Bethany United Methodist Church, Lebanon, member, United Methodist Women helped, with the free meal program volunteered, Meals on Wheels Survivors: Son Richard L. Snavely, Hegins Daughter Robin K. Borges, Lebanon Daughter Ruth A. Gingrich, Lebanon Four grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 16, 2001 Ada M. (nee Zehring) Shaak, age 97 b. May 3, 1904 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 14, 2001 Cedar Haven, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Walter Shaak d/o late Thomas & Annie (nee Hable) Zehring homemaker gardener made clothing enjoyed making people laugh worshipped, Lutheran faith. Survivors: Brother Calvin Zehring, Harrisburg Brother Daniel Zehring, Lebanon Sister Emma Sherwood, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Five brothers names not listed Three sisters names not listed Burial: Zion Goshert's Cemetery, Bethel Twp., Berks Co. PA Sep 16, 2001 Edith M. (nee Brandt) Pence, age 86 b. Nov 1, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 15, 2001 ManorCare, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Cyril A. Pence d/o late Ira & Sue (nee Killian) Brandt employed, 31 years, Hershey Foods, traffic department member, Hill Lutheran Church, Cleona member, Cleona Women's Club survivors: Niece Three great-nieces Preceded in death by: Sister Verna Herr Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 16, 2001 Acquilla P. (nee Prowell) Murphy, age 91 b. Apr 7, 1910 Fairview Twp, York Co. PA d. Sep 15, 2001 Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA W/o late Harbert Thomas Murphy D/o late James F. & Tillie (nee Miller) Prowell. Retired secretary. Survivors: Nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother James F. Prowell Sister Frances P. Hoke Burial: location is not mentioned. Sep 17, 2001 Margaret B. (nee Bierman) Nevious, age 94 b. Feb 27, 1907 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 15, 2001 Myerstown, PA s/o late John L. Nevius, who died Feb 24, 1988. D/o late Albert & Lucy (nee Krammes) Bierman. Resided in Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village -StoneRidge Village Campus Health Care Center. Formerly of North Railroad Street Hairdresser in 1926 for 24 years. For five years, she had been the only hairdresser in Myerstown. Member, Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown Sang in church choir for many years. Member, Eastern Star, Lebanon Member, Myerstown Golden Agers Enjoyed crocheting doilies. Survivors: Son John A. Nevius, Fleetwood Three grandchildren A great-granddaughter Burial: Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co.PA Sep 17, 2001 Edward Henry Miller, age 86 b. Feb 16, 1915 Stanhope PA d. Sep 15, 2001 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Emma Miller, to whom he was married 63 years. S/o late Harrison & Katie (nee Clemens) Miller Worked as a miner Well-known for woodworking, especially carousel pieces. Member, Jacob's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Member, United Mine Workers Union Survivors: Son Charles Miller, Bethlehem Son Henry Miller, Pine Grove Brother Ralph Miller, Middletown Sister Martha Wolfe, Pine Grove Sister Marion Aungst, Pine Grove Sister Jean Doran, Palmyra Four grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Raymond Miller, Francis Miller, Charles Miller, & Carl Miller Sisters Helen Harakal & Mildred Walmer Burial: Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Sep 17, 2001 Salvador A. Botello, age 92 b. Dec 25, 1908 Mexico City, Mexico d. Sep 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Winona (nee Shoff) Botello, married 55 years. S/o late Francisco M. & Altagracia (nee Almendariz) Botello. resident, Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village, Myerstown formerly, Lebanon early education, Mexico City, but continued at the Baptist/Methodist boarding school in Satillo, Northern Mexico, during the Mexican Revolution. Following revolution, returned to Mexico City to finish his secondary & preparatory education. Later attended, National University of Mexico. Travel business in Mexico Co-owner of Old Mexico Travel Bureau Worked, freelance for Cook's and Wells Fargo travel companies. Bonded guide, Department of Tourism for the Mexican government. After immigrating to the U.S. 1948, became citizen in 1956. Worked in plastics, 10 years, DuPont Co., Seaford, Delaware Worked, Budd Co., Newark, Delaware Returned to travel business, worked University City Travel, Philadelphia Worked, Brandywine Travel, Wilmington DE Worked, Chadd's Ford Travel in Chadd's Ford PA, retired 1974. Translated sermons & prayers into Spanish for the clergy members of the Ministerial Associaion of Wilmington DE 1976-1986, he and wife, involved Christian Mission work, spending three years at Presbyterian Pan American School, Kingsville TX, where he supervised the boy's program. Next seven years, as volunteers at Jungle Aviation & Radio Service, the technical arm of the Wycliffe Bible Translators in Waxbaw NC. Member, various professional travel organizations & Wycliffe Associations. 40 year member, Presbyterian Church of the Convenant, Wilmington DE 1994, joined St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Lebanon Survivors: 12 nieces and nephews and their families. Preceded in death by: Sisters Conchita Botello DeSoria & Virginia Botello Brother Francisco A.Botelo Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 17, 2001 Larry R. Wike, age 63 b. Oct 19, 1937 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 16, 2001 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Betty E. (nee Freeman) Wike, married 35 years. S/o late Franklin B. & Caroline E. (nee Martin) Wike. Retired machinist, North American Rockwell, Wyomissing, 37 years. Army veteran serving during Vietnam War. Member, Loyal Order of Moose, Grassflat, Myerstown Member, Womelsdorf & Reinholds VFW posts Member, Richland American Legion Member, Mosquito Creek Sportsmans Club, Frenchville Worshipped as a Lutheran. Survivors: Stepson Clarence, h/o Susan Zimmerman, Myerstown Stepdaughter Marie Meshok, Myerstown Stepdaughter Twilight, w/o Robert Rogo, Denver PA Brother John, h/o Sheila Wike, Westminister, CO Brother Gene, h/o Sue Wike, Bonurant, IA Sister Gloria Spitler, Spearfish SD Sister Sharon, w/o Edward Brensinger, Lebanon Seven step-grandchildren Six step-great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 17, 2001 Ruth D. (nee Donmoyer) Hardenstine, age 87 b. Apr 26, 1914 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Sep 15, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Howard E. Hardenstine, who died Jul 23, 1984 d/o late William H. & Frances (nee Hummel) Donmoyer resident, Evangelical Congregational Retirement Village & Nursing Home, Myerstown member, St. John's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Graduate, 1931, Pine Grove High School Graduate, 1935, Temple University Taught German, English and literature, 37 years in Pine Grove School District Member, PSEA retirees Member, Schuylkill Co., Retired Teacher's Association Member, Mary E. Moore Chapter 374 Order of Eastern Star, Pine Grove Former member, American Legion Post 372, Pine Grove Former member, VFW Post 3432 auxiliary, Pine Grove Preceded in death by: Brother Robert Anderson Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Sep 17, 2001 Ruth S. (nee Souders) Steinrock, age 82 b. date not listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Sep 15, 2001 Reading PA w/o late G. Frederick Steinrock, who died Mar 1976 d/o late Frank J. & Emma (nee Houck) Souders patient for six days Reading Hospital. Formerly of Wyomissing Hills Employed, bookkeeper Secretary, Olivet Boys' & Girls Club, Reading, 14 years, retired 1990 Member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Reading. Sang in choir, taught Sunday school, served as part-time organist Member, alter guild. Past President, Reading Choral Group Past Secretary, Berks Co. Republican Women's Committee. Graduate, 1936, Reading High School. Graduate, Hoffman Secretarial School, New York City Graduate, Julliard School of Music, New York City Survivors: Son David A. Steinrock, Dearborn, MI Son John H. Steinrock, Lebanon Son Timothy J. Steinrock, Flying Hills area of Berks Co. Son Gregory H. Steinrock, Grantham Five grandchildren Burial: Amity Cemetery, Amity Township, Berks Co. PA Sep 17, 2001 Edith M. (nee Brandt) Pence, age 86 b. Nov 1, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 15, 2001 ManorCare, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Cyril A. Pence d/o late Ira & Sue (nee Killian) Brandt employed 31 years, Hershey Foods, traffic department member, Hill Lutheran Church, Cleona member, Cleona Woman's Club Survivors: Niece Janet, w/o Donald Mann, Lebanon Three great-nieces Preceded in death by: Sister Verna Herr Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 18, 2001 Ruth M. (nee Engle) Spangler, age 68 b. date not listed Heidelberg Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 17, 2001 Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA w/o Larry G. Spangler, to whom she was married 40 years. d/o late Charles K. & Hettie M. (nee Gerhart) Engle Housewife Survivors: Son Walter Strickler, Newmanstown Son Ronald Strickler, York Step-daughter Debra L. (nee Spangler) Smith, Womelsdorf Step-daughter Teresa A. (nee Spangler) Martzall, Sinking Spring Step-son George Spangler, Womelsdorf Sister Minverva Sholley, Porm, Oklahoma 10 grandchildren burial: Womelsdorf Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Sep 18, 2001 Paul C. Sherman, age 79 b. Jun 25, 1922 Lickdale, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ruth E. (nee Albright) Sherman s/o late Clyde & Sarah (nee Behney) Sherman retired truck driver, New Penn Motors, Lebanon Army Air Corp veteran serving during WW2 Graduate, Jonestown H. S. Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 Member, Lebanon American Legion Member, Maennerchor Club, Lebanon Member, Teamster's Union Survivors: Daughter Ruth Ann, w/o Peter Salgado, Lebanon Daughter Christia, w/o Ronald Roberts, Lebanon Daughter Susan, w/o Kenneth Faus, Lititz 6 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren preceded in death by: sister Eva Sherman burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 18, 2001 John L. Gockley Jr., age 90 b. date not listed Ephrata Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 17 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Grace (nee Gibble) Stauffer Gockley h/o late Beulah M. (nee Hibschmann) Gockley, who died May 4, 1994 h/o late Laura E. (nee Leininger) Gockley, who died Mar 26, 1985 s/o late John L. & Amanda (nee Sweigart) Gockley member, Chapel of the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra retired after 16 years (1975) spreader for the former Richland Cutting Center. Survivors: Son Terry L. Gockley, Womelsdorf Son Glenn L. Gockley, Myertown Daughter Shirley M. Hartman, Lebanon Daughter Ruth M. Buser, Lebanon Step-son Robert Stauffer, Myerstown Step-son Phillip Stauffer, Myerstown Step-son Gerald Stauffer, Bethel Step-son Terry Stauffer, Denver PA Step-dau Joanne (nee Stauffer) Maurer, Myerstown Step-dau Doris (nee Stauffer) Keeney, Hummelstown Step-dau Gloria (nee Stauffer) Feiverling, Bethel Step-dau Deborah (nee Stauffer) Feiverling, Bethel Brother Jacob Gockley, Denver PA 9 grandchildren 17 step-grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren 13 step-great grandchildren burial: Little Swatara Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. PA Sep 18, 2001 Louise E. (nee ????) Scheirer, age 85 b. date not known Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 13, 2001 Langhorne, PA w/o late Thomas J. Scheirer parents are not listed! Founding librarian of Ewing Township NJ Elementary School Libraries. 1937 Graduate, Kutztown University Avid bridge player Active w/ the Ewing Live Wires Active w/ Meals on Wheels Active w/ Reassurance Contact and ECHO Member, served on the church council, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Trenton NJ Survivors: Son Scott, h/o Wendy Scheirer, West Chester Son Christopher, h/o Judith Scheirer, Bridgeton NJ Daughter Susan, w/o Fred Westerberg, Cranbury NJ 6 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Stephanie Lynn Scheirer Burial: Ewing Church Cemetery, Ewing Twp., NJ Sep 18, 2001 Myrle H. (nee Poorman) Leahy, age 86 b. May 30, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 16, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late John L. Leahy d/o late John & Carrie (nee Eberly) Poorman member, Christ Presbyterian Church, Lebanon Avid Phillies fan Enjoyed gardening. Survivors: Daughter Patricia J., w/o Russell G. Weise, Lebanon Daughter Gail D., w/o Steve J. Ogurcak, Quentin 2 granddaughters 4 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 19, 2001 Margaret L. (nee Reardon) Womer, age 74 b. Sep 30, 1926 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Sep 17, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Gordon A. Womar d/o late John J. & Mary (nee Euker) Reardon retired book-keeper for Gordon's Plumbing, St. Petersburg FL member, St. Paul the Apostle Church in Annville Graduate, Bishop McDevitt H. S., Harrisburg Survivors: Son Rodney Womer, Camarilla CA Son John, h/o Linda Womer, Seminole FL Son Steve, h/o Melody Womer, Spring Hill TN Sister Mary E. Attina, Atlanta GA Sister Joanie Butler, Richmond VA Brother Michael Reardon, Richmond Brother Patrick Reardon, Mechanicsburg 12 grandchildren a great-granddaughter nieces and nephews burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 19, 2001 Joshua L. Grumbine, age 22 months b. Nov 11, 1999 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Sep 18, 2001 Williamstown, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Atessa Grumbine, Lebanon survivors: Maternal Grandmother Brenda Kauter Cogley, Williamstown Maternal Grandfather Jeffrey S. Shadle, Williamstown Paternal Grandmother Elsie Grumbine, Lebanon An aunt. Burial: location is not listed. Sep 19, 2001 Wilmont D. Koppenheffer, age 72 b. May 29, 1929 Halifax, PA d. Sep 17, 2001 E.Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA h/o Arletta M. (nee Hoover) Koppenheffer d/o late Clarence & Hattie (nee Hoover) Koppenheffer retired from the former Jackson's Mfg., Harrisburg member, former union representative and financial secretary for United Steelworker's of American Union Local 1688. Enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors: Son Gary Koppenheffer, Carlisle Son Perry Koppenheffer, Harrisburg Son Robert Koppenheffer, Harrisburg Daughter Carol Downing, Dover Daughter Esther Hamilton, Boiling Springs Daughter Vicki Erway, Newport Daughter Sherry Hess, Palmyra Step-dau Wanda Beck, Winston-Salem NC Brother Jack Koppenheffer, Carlise Brother Richard Koppenheffer, Dauphin Brother Ray Koppenheffer, Halifax Brother Gerald Koppenheffer, California Sister Rhea Lynn, Harrisburg Several grandchildren Several great-grandchildren Many nieces and nephews Burial: location not listed. Sep 19, 2001 Nelson E. Lambert, age 76 b. Oct 20, 1924 Mt. Crawford VA d. Sep 18, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o late H. Lee & Ina (nee Slusser) Lambert Army veteran WW2 Retired from H. B. Reese Candy Co. Stone mason and plumber for Hershey Estates Member, Brownstone Lodge 666, Hershey Member, Hershey VFW Member, 32nd degree mason in the Harrisburg Consistory. Played the mandolin in local country music groups. Survivors: Companion Betty Kreiser Daughter Judy C. Smith, Hummelstown Sister Hilda Lowrey, Hagerstown MD Brother Norland Lambert, Jonestown Step-mom Inez Lambert, Palmyra Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 19, 2001 Anna B. (nee Butterwick) Gilbert, age 88 b. Apr 23, 1913 Mountville, PA d. Sep 18, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Joe Capp Gilbert, who died in 1972. D/o late Dr. Robert R. & Emma (nee Heilman) Butterwick 1931 Graduate, Annville H. S. 1935 Graduate, Lebanon Valley College member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lebanon member, Lecha Thal-Tulpehocken Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution member, Lebanon Co. Historical Society. Member, The Forum of Annville Several book clubs. Member, Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary Member, Lebanon Community Library, where she was a board member for 20 years 15 years a secretary Former secretary, Women's Club of Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Barbara G., w/o Carry Carson, Williamsburg VA Sister Helen Butterwick, Lebanon A granddaughter Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 20, 2001 Lisa Marie (nee Stoudt) Royer, age 33 b. Feb 23, 1968 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 18, 2001 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA w/o Jonathan G. Royer d/o Donald R. & & Charlotte (nee Allwein) Stoudt member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon member, St. Joseph's Church, Mechanicsburg survivors: Son Grant A. Royer, Mechanicsburg Daughter Haley M. Royer, Mechanicsburg Sister Kim M., w/o Allen Powell, Lebanon Sister Karen M., w/o Edmond Ream, Lebanon Brother Donald R. II, h/o Barbara Stoudt, Lebanon Brother Thomas R., h/o Mary Stoudt, Lebanon Maternal Grandmother Margaret M., w/o Harold Darcas, Lebanon Paternal Grandmother Dorothy M. Stoudt, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Aunts, uncles and cousins Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 20, 2001 Dorothy H. (nee Hall) Backenstose, age 71 b. Sep 24, 1929 Haddon Heights, NJ d. Sep 19, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Dr. D. Lee Backenstose d/o late Frank W. & Margaret (nee Yost) Hall member, Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey member, Hershey Eastern Star Chapter 509 member, Dauphin Co. Medical Society Auxiliary member, Historic Schaefferstown Inc. member, Hershey Medical Center Faculty Wives Association former manager/co-owner Franklin House Restaurant, Schaefferstown Graudate, Lankenau General Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia Served as a registered nurse at the Lankenau General Hospital Also at her late husband's practice in Hershey Survivors: Daughter Amy Hall Backenstose, Hershey Daughter Mary Beth Backenstose Good, Hummelstown Son Jonathan Hall Backenstose, Arlington VA Son Daniel Lee Backenstose Jr., Buffalo Springs Brother Earl Hall, Houston TX 3 grandchildren burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 20, 2001 Abram Reilly Wagner, age 16 b. Apr 24, 1985 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 18, 2001 Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co. PA s/o Terry A. & Alice (nee Horst) Wagner 11th grade student Elco H. S. member, varsity football and varsity wrestling qualifying for the District 3 wrestling tournament last season member, Zion United Methodist Church, Schaefferstown enjoyed riding his BMX bike. Survivors: Brother Jacob H. Wagner, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Sister Allison B. Wagner, Myerstown Maternal Grandparents Earl & June Horst, Myerstown Paternal Grandparents Henry Keeney, Myerstown Several aunts, uncles and cousins burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 21, 2001 Mabel R. (nee Wenrich) Wilhide, age 85 b. Jul 3, 1916 Berks Co. PA d. Sep 20, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Earl E. Wilhide, who died Apr 4, 1999 d/o late Frank Wenrich retired factory worker, Lebanon Dress Co. member, Tulpehocken "Trinity" United Church of Christ, Richland member, Lebanon Senior Center Survivors: Daughter Arlene E. Wilhide, Lebanon Nephew Preceded in death by: Sister E. Viola Weaver, who died Apr 30, 2002. Burial: Quentin Cemetery, Quentin, (Bismarck), Lebanon Co. PA Sep 21, 2001 Mamie R. (nee Rehrer) Daubert, age 95 b. Mar 27, 1906 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Sep 20, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Harry Daubert d/o late William & Rebecca (Sattizahn) Rehrer member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove self-employed crocheting and knitting baby items had been employed as a seamstress, former Canoe Mfg, Pine Grove had been employed as a seamstress, Mecks & Swingtime, Schuylkill Haven survivors: Daughter Marion Smith, Jonestown Son Charles Daubert, Pine Grove Sister Grace Dinger, Florida 3 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild Preceded in death by: Daughter June Daubert Brothers George Rehrer and Harry Rehrer Sister Annie Straugh Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Sep 21, 2001 Isabelle J. (nee Brower) Erdman, age 79 b. Jan 11, 1922 Good Spring, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Sep 19, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Kenneth F. Erdman, w/whom she celebrated 55 years January 2001 d/o late George & Bertha (nee Kiehl) Brower she and her husband worked part-time at Palmyra Cinema Center graduate, Tremont H. S. former assistant choir director, St. John's Lutheran Church, Tremont member, Hill Lutheran Church, Lebanon survivors: Son Kenneth G., h/o Shelia M. Erdman, Cleona Brother Gerorge H. Brower, St. Petersburg, FL A granddaughter A niece A nephew Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 21, 2001 Elizabeth A. (nee Fink) Bowmaster, age 89 b. Jul 15, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 20, 2001 Lower Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Leon R. Bowmaster, who died Apr 25, 1998 d/o late Michael & Rose (Mayhoffer) Fink home maker Graduate, Lebanon H. S. Member, 7 Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Middletown Former member, St. James Catholic Church, Lititz, and its Legion of Mary. She enjoyed reading, knitting and doing crossword puzzles. Survivors: Niece Doris J., w/o AnthonyJ. Tulli, Hershey Niece Betty J. Camacci, Tampa FL Niece Betty Surace, Palmyra Nephew Michael Fink, Lebanon Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 21, 2001 Harry J. Fulmer, age 62 b. Jun 11, 1939 Green Point PA d. Sep 20, 2001 Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sandra F. (nee Ditzler) Fulmer, whom he was married 38 years Jun 29, 2001. S/o Hilda (nee Bates) Fulmer and the late Harry Fulmer. Retired, Indiantown Gap Military Reservation Served w/ 441st Army Reserve Following his military career, worked 5 years, H. B. Reese Co., Hershey Member, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon, where he was on church council and in choir. Member, Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 F & AM Member, Lebanon Co. 27 Royal & Select Master Mason Member, Weidle Royal Arch Chapter 197 Member, Hermit Commandry 24 Knights Templar Member, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Harrisburg Member, Annville American Legion Post Member, Cleona and Friendship Fire Co.'s Survivors: Daughter Jennie L. Fulmer, Cleonaa Sister Mary, w/o Charles Unger, Palmyra Brother Rodney Ditzler, Annville Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 21, 2001 Lillie M. (nee Miller) Kleinfelter, age 93 b. Nov 19, 1907 Bethel Twp, PA d. Sep 20, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Sterling Kleinfelter d/o late Alfred L. & Katie E. (nee Lutz) Miller retired, former Bogene's Mfg., Lebanon member, Moravian Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Harold S., h/o Caroline D. Kleinfelter, Morgantown Son Ralph D., h/o Nancy Kleinfelter, Cornwall Son Sterling D. Kleinfelter, Lebanon Son Ernest L., h/o Elaine Kleinfelter, Lebanon Daughter Ruth K. Boyer, Annville Daughter Toletha Sholly, Lebanon Sister Sarah, w/o Lloyd A. Hostetter, Lebanon Brother Harvey, h/o Mary Miller, Lebanon 20 grandchildren several great-grandchildren several great-great grandchildren nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Catherine Horner Brothers Paul Miller, Frank Miller and Daniel Miller Burial: Wenger's Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 21, 2001 Ray A. Deck, age 85 b. Aug 13, 1916 Bethel Twp., PA d. Sep 20, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Arlene L. (nee Swope) Deck, w/whom he celebrated 64 years, Aug 16, 2001. s/o late Samuel & Eva (nee Lick) Deck. Retired postmaster, Fredericksburg Post Office after 43 years Member, St. John's Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg, served as secretary, treasurer & usher. Member, Fredericksburg American Legion Member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 Member, Fredericksburg Fire Co. Member, Fredericksburg Lions Club Catcher for former Fredericksburg Chicks Army veteran WW2, served in Europe While in Europe, member of Army Depot 17 All-Star baseball team Enjoyed hunting and wine-making. Survivors: Daughter Jane L. Deck, w/o Patrick S. Blaser, Hershey Brother Roy L. Deck, Citrus Springs FL 2 step-grandchildren 2 step-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Guy J. Deck Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 22, 2001 Samuel E. Sorensen, age 84 b. Oct 28, 1916 New Jersey d. Sep 20, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Shirley (nee Yorty) Sorensen s/o late Abraham & Jennie Sorensen retired mechanical engineer, Bethlehem Steel, Lebanon U. S. Navy veteran, who served during WW2. Member, First Evangelical Congregational Church, Lebanon Graduate, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken NJ Survivors: Daughter Jadell Souders, Myerstown Daughter Rynell Celaschi, Myerstown Daughter Trinell Bull, Berwick Son Sev Sorensen, Wernersville 10 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren 3 sisters burial: location no listed. Sep 22, 2001 Helen L. (nee Lengle) Whitemoyer, age 67 b. Nov 30, 1913 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 21, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Phares W. Whitmoyer d/o late Francis & Alice (nee Brown) Lengle retired assembly worker, Marko Electric, Womelsdorf member, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bethel Survivors: Son Phares T., h/o Margaret Whitmoyer, Richland Daughter Elizabeth A. Laubenstein, Myerstown 6 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: "several brothers" Ð names not listed. Burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 23, 2001 Frank P. White, age 70 b. Apr 21, 1931 Luzerne Co. PA d. Sep 21, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Barbara A. (nee Heller) White, to whom he was married 8 yrs Nov 2001. S/o late Leo W. & Jessie (nee Dyer) White Retired mining engineer from the Bethlehem Steel Corp., Lebanon Worked at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation maintenance for 4 years. Had been a security monitor at Lebanon Muncipal Bldg. Army veteran of Korean War Raised in Catholic faith. Member, Annville VFW, where he was president of Home Association and trustee for last 3 yrs. Member, Friendship Fire Co. Member, Lincoln Republican Club Member, Deutscher Harmonie Maennerchor Club Social member, Navy Club Ship 91, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Susan W., w/o Manrico Troncelliti, West Norristown Daughter Deborah A., w/o Charles L. Gross, Lebanon Son Thomas F., h/o Marilyn (nee Bernhard) White, East Fallowfield Son John F. White, Lebanon 3 step children 12 step-grandchildren 4 step-great-grandchildren 4 grandchildren a great grandchild Preceded in death by: Brothers Charles L. White and Donald White Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 23, 2001 David W. Blair, age 90 b. Feb 9, 1911 Union Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 22, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Pauline C. (nee Lebo) Blair s/o late George S. & Alice (nee Kreiser) Blair retired machinist w/Bethlehem Stee. Corp. Lebanon member, River of Life Church, Lebanon served in the Civil Conservation Corp, stationed in Bassett VA Survivors: Son Kenneth E. Blair, Fredericksburg Son Donald R., h/o Debra Blair, Myerstown Daughter Betty J. Blair, Lebanon Daughter Elaine M., w/o Ernest L. Kleinfelter, Lebanon Sister Mary Westhafer, Lebanon 7 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews preceded in death by: Sister Ruth Walborn, Annie Gettler and Margaret Bates Brother Lester Blair Burial: Kochenderfer's "Zion" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 23, 2001 Samuel L. Lyter, age 99 b. Jul 6, 1902 Hoernerstown, Dauphin Co. PA d. Sep 21, 2001 Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. PA h/o Kathryn (nee Carroll) Lyter s/o late Harvey & Elizabeth (nee Hoffer) Lyter retired pipe fitter from Hershey Chocolate USA. Oldest member, Hummelstown United Church of Christ Oldest member, Chocolate Workers Union Local 464 Oldest member, Woodmen of the World Enjoyed watching sports, especially the Phillies, Flyers and Penn State. Survivors: Daughter Shirley Gregory, Hummelstown Daughter Patricia Norcross, Shippensburg Son Richard Lyter, Elizabethtown Son David Lyter, New Cumberland 4 grandchildren 1 great-granddaughter burial: Woodlawn Memorial Garden, Lower Paxton Twp. Sep 24, 2001 Irene M. (nee Mellinger) Emerich, age 91 b. Sep 29, 1909 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 21, 2001 Lexington, KY w/o late David "Lut" J. Emerich, a supervising principal of Lower Dauphin H. S., who died Jun 10, 1977. D/o late Horace & Lottie (nee Whitmeyer) Mellinger Formerly of Lebanon Music teacher for several years at the high school level Worshipped in the Lutheran faith. Survivors: Son David J., h/o Clethline Emerich, Las Vegas NV Son George W., h/o Bonnie Emerich, Lexington KY 9 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren a great-great grandchild Preceded in death by: Son Richard H. Emerich Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 24, 2001 Brandon Joseph Blauch, age 16 b. Aug 2, 1985 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 22, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Joseph & Linda (nee Kline) Blauch, Newmanstown 11th grade student, Elco H. S. member of varsity soccer team member, varsity tennis team. Volunteered as referee for Heidelberg Twp. Youth Soccer Program in Schaefferstown Youth Soccer Counselor, Elco Youth Soccer Camp this summer Enjoyed playing computer games w/people throughout the world. Survivors: Brother Michael A. Barna His companion Auttra, Myerstown Paternal Grandparents James R. & Joan O. Blauch, Fredericksburg Several aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial: Kochenenderfer's "Zion" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 24, 2001 Margaret Lee (nee Brammer) Dietrich, age 85 b. Oct 27, 1915 Wilmington DE d. Sep 22, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles Dietrich, who died 1980. d/o late Thomas & Fianna (nee Gibble) Brammer 1933 graduate, Manheim H. S. Graduate, Bauer's Secretarial College, Lebanon Served as secretary to the Adjutant general of PA at Ft. Indiantown Gap 1948 Ð 1955 when She moved to New Jersey Employed as executive director of the Cranford Chapter, American Red Cross, for many years. Worked as a real estate agent. Performed thousands of hours of volunteer work w/the Cranford Red Cross Chapter Performed thousands of hours of volunteer work w/Veteran's Administration Hospital, Lyons NJ Recipient of the VA Volunteer Service Leadership Award for Excellence in Leadership at Lyons VA 1968 Ð 1969. Retirement 1970, she and her husband returned to Lebanon Member, Hill United Church of Christ, N. Annville Twp. Volunteered w/her husband at the Lebanon VA Medical Center & the Lebanon Co. Red Cross Received numerous awards in appreciate for their Red Cross volunteer service. Most notable, their assistance w/ the Vietnamese refugee resettlement program at Ft. Indiantown Gap, 1976. Also awarded, Certificate for Outstanding Services by the Lebanon Co. Chapter in 1977. In recognition of her service to the American Red Cross, and especially to the Lebanon chapter, she was appointed to the position of honorary member, board of directors, Lebanon Co. Chapter in Mar 1986. NO SURVIVORS. Burial: Mastersonville Cemetery, city not listed. Sep 24, 2001 Kenneth N. Russell, age 90 b. Jan 10, 1911 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 22, 2001 Lancaster PA s/o late Richard & Edna F. (nee Wentzel) Russell Navy veteran of WW2 Self-employed truck driver Also ran the Octorara Fishing Center, Chester County until retirement. Worshipped in United Brethren faith Survivors: Son Kenneth N. Russell, Severna Park, MD Sister Dorothy B. Herzog, Lancaster Sister Madalynn R., w/o Kenneth Johnson, Lancaster 6 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 24, 2001 Glenn Mark Gipe, age 55 b. Sep 19, 1946 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Sep 23, 2001 Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Helen (nee Adams) Gipe, to whom he was married 28 years. S/o late Mark & Mary (nee Tobash) Gipe Last employed at American Argo Corp. 1966 Graduate, Schuylkill Haven H. S. member, Suedberg Church of God, Pine Grove member, Amvets member, American Legion Post 038 member, Summit Station Fire Co. No. 1 life member, Vietnam Veterans Post 29, Port Carbon member, Rainbow Hose Co. No. 1, Schuylkill Haven member, Schuylkill Haven Alumni Association Army veteran during the Vietnam war. Received the National Defense Service Medal Received Army Commendation Medal Received Sharpshooter Badge M-14 w/rifle bar Received, Vietnam Service Medal Received, Good Conduct Medal Received, 1st Award Meritorius Unite Citation Received, Vietname Campaign Medal w/60 Dev. 1 Overseas Bar Received, Marksman Badge 45 Cal. W/Bar. Survivors: Daughter Michele Gipe, Schuylkill Haven Daughter Mary Gipe, Pottsville Brother Richard Gipe, Deer Lake 2 grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 24, 2001 Lt. Robert B. Troxel, age 87 b. date not listed Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 11, 2001 Sun City, Florida h/o Lucille A. (nee Wolfe) Myers Fetherolf Troxel s/o late John Charles & Elizabeth (nee Walmer) Troxel Graduate, Jonestown H. S. Graduate, Lebanon Valley College Graduate, University of New Mexico State Botanist of PA for 8 years Later worked as an agriculture consultant for Lebanon Chemical Co. 35 years Army Air Corp. & served in the CIC in Japan immediately following the bombinh of Hiroshima in 1945. Avid gardner, plant enthusiast and humorist, he at one time was growing 50 specimens of semi-tropical fruits. Member, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Sun City Center, FL Member, TROA and MOWW Life member, VFW Survivors: Step-daughter Diane Buffington Bornstein, Orwigsburg Step-daughter Susan Jo Miller, Orwigsburg Step-daughter Rebecca Taylor, Seaville NJ 8 grandchildren a great-granddaughter 2 cousins burial: Kimmels Church of God Cemetery, Orwigsburg, PA Sep 24, 2001 Velma H. (nee Keener) Scholl, age 57 b. date not listed Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 22, 2001 E. Petersburg, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Roy L. Scholl, w/whom she observed 37 years on July 25, 2001 d/o Walter L. Jr. & Martha (nee Hernley) Keener, Lancaster served as foster parent along w/ her husband Ð 30 years. Helped to care for more than 60 children in 4 different counties where they lived In PA. Member, Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim Volunteered nursery dept for the Learning in Fellowship Together program based at the church. 1962 Graduate, Lancaster Mennonite H. S. member of the former Choraleers vocal group that performed throughout the United States under the direction of Arnold & Maiette Moshier. Survivors: Daughter Kaylene D. Scholl, Lancaster Daughter Kendra D. Scholl, E. Petersburg Son Kent D., h/o Joelle (nee Less) Scholl, E. Petersburg Foster son Miguel Correa, E. Petersburg Sister Audrey, w/o James Hilsher, Manitoba, Canada Sister Marilyn, w/o Fred Baldwin, Carlisle Brothers Nelson, h/o Jeannie (nee Reist) Keener, Lancaster Brother Gerald, h/o Donna (nee Zehr) Keener, Vietnam Brother Lamar, h/o Theresa (nee Grassel) Keener, LaMesa CA Brother Arlen, h/o Kathy (nee Boll) Keener, Mountville 2 grandsons Preceded in death by: Sister Charlene Keener Burial: Erisman Mennonite Cemetery, Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Sep 25, 2001 Dr. John "Doc" Jacob Bomberger Light, age 86 b. Jan 29, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 23, 2001 Lebanon PA s/o late Dr. John J. Light & Sarah A. (nee Bomberger) Light 1931 Graduate, Lebanon H. S. 1934 Graduate, Lebanon Valley College 1938 Graduate, University of PA Physician with a passion for caring for his patients Often based his fees on their ability to pay. Board certified in radiology and ophthalmology At the time of his death, was stil on the staff of Wills Eye Hospital, Phildelphia Passion for book collecting, gardening and food. Honed his skills as a local pinball wizard Was noted for his footwear: even in winter snow, he would wear sandals and socks. Like his father before him, Light practiced medicine from offices at 25 N. 9th St. Also like his father, who practiced until the age of 84, Light continued to see a handful of patients in his later years, even after passing on the bulk of his practice to another doctor. Light was respected by his colleagues. "We were of the old school, " recalled Betty "Betts" Shultz, who ran a practice w/husband Walter. "John was a brilliant man. He really was. Every physician respected his knowledge, and I think he was loved by an awful lot of people" Survivors: Son John F., h/o Mary Light, E. Petersburg Daughter Sarah E., w/o Michael Block, Philadelphia 4 grandchildren burial: Not listed! Sep 25, 2001 George Elmer Fortna, age 71 b. Mar 26, 1930 Ono, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Teresa J. (nee Bruder) Fortna s/o late Elmer & Eva (nee Killian) Fortna Horse trainer since 1959 Trained and drove Standard Bred Horses up and down the east coast. Past 8 years, local horse dealer. Member, Ono United Methodist Church Member, United State Trotting Association Member, The PA Harness Horseman's Association Member, Maryland Clover Leaf Association Survivors: Son James G., h/o Barbara Fortna, Pittston Daughter Lynn T. Fortna, w/o Thomas Aldrich, Hudson, OH Sister Mary Jane Rhen, Jonestown Mother-in-law June Bruder, Lebanon 4 grandchildren number nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Lloyd Fortna Sister Dorothy Kern Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 25, 2001 Brandon Joseph Blauch, age 16 b. Aug 2, 1985 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 22, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Joseph & Linda (nee Kline) Blauch, Newmanstown 11th grade student, Elco H. S. member of varsity soccer team member, varsity tennis team. Volunteered as referee for Heidelberg Twp. Youth Soccer Program in Schaefferstown Youth Soccer Counselor, Elco Youth Soccer Camp this summer Enjoyed playing computer games w/people throughout the world. Member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Schaefferstown Survivors: Brother Michael A. Barna His companion Auttra, Myerstown Paternal Grandparents James R. & Joan O. Blauch, Fredericksburg Several aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial: Kochenenderfer's "Zion" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 25, 2001 Margaret M. Moyer, age 87 b. May 20, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 19, 2001 Lebanon PA d/o late William F. & Stella (nee Reed) Moyer survivors: Son George Cramer, Harrington DE Son Donald Cramer, Hershey Son James Cramer, Cleona 8 grandchildren several great-grandchildren burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 25, 2001 Arlene F. (nee Felty) Yerger, age 84 b. Feb 24, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 23, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late James W. Yerger, who died Feb 3, 1999 d/o late Henry & Eliza (nee Bohr) Felty member, Outwood Lutheran Church worked at the former Twin Grove Park, Lebanon Co. survivors: Son Harold L. Nelson, Lebanon Son Kenneth L. Nelson, Jonestown Son James Yerger, Dover DE Daughter Maxine Gerberich, Palmyra Daughter Ruth Lucille Harris, Allentown Sister Beulah Zimmerman, Lebanon Brother Claude Felty, Tremont 13 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Ronald Nelson Burial: Outwood Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Sep 25, 2001 James W. Dougherty, age 77 b. May 24, 1924 Lily, PA d. Sep 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Ann S. (nee Price) Dougherty, who died Sep 27, 1997. S/o late Charles & Marcella (nee Murray) Dougherty Retired from Bethlehem Steel, Lebanon Worshipped in the Catholic faith. Army veteran WW2 Member, AARP Survivors: Sister Rita, w/o Duane Lewis, Hagerstown MD Sister Ruth Boast, Altoona Friend Hazel Heller, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 25, 2001 Shirley M. (nee Krise) Rabold, age 63 b. Nov 7, 1937 Granville Summit PA d. Sep 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Clarence H. Rabold, w/whom she celebrated 20 years Nov 19, 2000 d/o late Kenneth W. & Hazel (nee Walborn) Krise. Employed, Valley Forge Flag Co., Womelsdorf, 19 years, retiring Jul 3rd. Attended Roaring Branch United Methodist Church, Roaring Branch Member, Women of the Moose Club, Canton Life member, Mt. Aetna Fire Co. Enjoyed hunting camp and her family Survivors: Daughter Deborah Mead, Canton PA Daughter Bobbie Jo Vroman, Canton PA Daughter Lisa Mead, Monroeton Daughter Sheila, w/ Steven Mead, Roaring Branch Son Daniel Vroman Jr., Canton PA Son Kevin Vroman, Mainesburg Step-son David L., h/o Kim Rabold, Mercer Step-son Ronald L. Rabold, Mercer Brother Ernest Krise, Tory Brother Dale Krise, Canton PA Brother Brad Krise, Canton PA Brother James Krise, Elmira NY 14 grandchildren 1 great-granddaughter 1 step-grandson Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by; Brother Leroy Krise Burial: location is not listed! Sep 25, 2001 Florence G. "Floss" (nee Gamber) Books, age 73 b. Feb 5, 1928 Perry Co. PA d. Sep 24, 2001 Susquehanna Twp., Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Clyde A. Books, who died Jun 9, 1996 d/o late Charles & Ethel (nee Reed) Gamber retired from Hershey Chocolate Corp. Air Force Veteran Member, Shopes Bethel Church of God, Harrisburg Member, Chocolate Workers Union Local 464 Survivors: Sister Edna Failor, Mechanicsburg Sister Dora Weaver, Grantville Sister Ethel Miller, Hummelstown Brother Ralph Gamber, Hummelstown Brother Robert Gamber, Shiremanstown Brother Stewart Gamber, Roaring Branch Nieces and nephews. Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. PA Sep 25, 2001 Herman Woodrow Heck, age 82 b. Oct 24, 1918 E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 24, 2001 E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o Marian A. (nee Houser) Heck s/o late Robert & Mary (nee Kreiser) a farmer retired from Quaker Alloy Steel, Myerstown Army Air Coprs vetran of WW2 Served as a chaplain's assistant in North Africa and Italy Member, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Grantville, Sunday school superintendent over 30 years. Attended Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 F & AM Member, Lebanon Council 27 Royal and Select Master Masons of PA Member, Weidle Royal Arch Chapter 197 Member, Ancient & Accepted Socttish Rite Member, Valley of Harrisburg Consistory Member, Rajah Temple, Reading Member, Knights Templar Hermit Lodge 24 Member, National Cathedral Association Survivors: Daughter Matilda S. Phillippy, Myerstown Daughter Edna L., w/o Bradley Jenkins, Annville Brother George Heck, Richland A granddaughter Preceded in death by: Brother Robert Heck Burial: Lemberger's Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 26, 2001 Robert R. "Himmy" Himmelberger, age 79 b.Sep 7, 1922 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 24, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Madelyn B. (nee Garloff) Himmelberger, married 57 years, Jul 26, 2001 s/o late Ray A. & Florence L. (nee Yingst) Himmelberger Graduate, 1940, Myerstown High School Attended, Penn State University Post Office employee, 31 years, first as a rural carrier, then post master of Myerstown 13 years, Retired 1977. Member, Friedens Lutheran Church, Myerstown Sang in the choir, served on numerous committees Life member, Keystone Fire co., Myerstown Army Veteran, WW2 Driver for the Myerstown Ambulance many years. Driver for the Salvation Army Canteen truck. Avid hunter and woodworker & enjoyed traveling. Survivors: Daughter Carol Gleckman, Los Angeles, CA Daughter Suzie, w/o Tom Maurer, Annville Brother Paul, h/o Alice Himmelberger, Tucson AZ Sister Ruth, w/o J. Douglass Berry, New Cumberland Several nieces and nephews. Burial: location not listed. Sep 26, 2001 Norman I. Leininger, age 92 b. date not listed Blainsport PA d. Sep 24, 2001 Mt Hope Dunkard Brethren Church Home, Mt Hope PA h/o Mae B. (nee Wenger) Leininger, married 71 years, Jun 28, 2001. S/o late Jacob H. & Ida (nee Gelsinger) Leininger Retired farmer Member, Cocalico Church of the Brethren, Denver Where he was a deacon for many years. Survivors: Son Paul W., h/o of Ada Ruth (nee Gibbel) Leininger, Denver Son Richard W., h/o Orpha (nee Brandt) Leininger, Elizabethtown Daughter Esther M., w/o Ray B. Bollinger, Reinholds Son Norman I., h/o Elsie (nee Bucher) Leininger, Lititz Son Mark, h/o Jean (nee Snyder) Leininger, Littiz Son Stanley W., h/o of Kathleen (nee Grimecy) Leininger, Strasburg Son Glenn A., h/o Fay (nee Weise) Leininger, Denver Sister Helen Rissler, Neffsville 23 grandchildren 33 great-grandchildren burial: Swamp Cemetery, Reinholds, Lancaster Co. PA Sep 26, 2001 Rev. Paul L. Boger, age 86 b. date not listed location not listed d. Sep 7, 2001 Nashville, Michigan h/o Helen Boger h/o late Alma Boger former Lebanon County resident former employee, Hershey Chocolate factory 40 years ministry: four Bible church congregation in Michigan. Pastor emeritus at Vermontville, Michigan for the past 15 years. Survivors: Daughter Ruby Derby Harwood Son John, h/o of Nancy Boger Daughter Naomi, w/o Bruce Pauley Step-son Tom, husband of Janet Wing Step-son Gordon Wing Step-son Jim, h/o Dana Wing 18 grandchildren 32 great-grandchildren a great-great-granddaughter many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by: Son Jacob Boger A great-great-grandson Two sisters Burial: Clarksville Cemetery, in Michigan Sep 26, 2001 Irene E. (nee Keller) Shay, age 77 b. Oct 6, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 24, 2001 Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon PA w/o late Joseph L. Shay d/o late John H. & Gertrude E. (nee Brouse) Keller member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon member, retired steelworkers Survivors: Son Joseph H. Shay, Las Vegas NV Son Ronald G., h/o Nancy L. Shay, Annville Daughter Sandra L., w/o Larry L. Sattazahn, Myerstown Seven grandchildren Seven great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 26, 2001 Luke M. Lehman, age 42 b. date not listed Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 23, 2001 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Barbara (nee Lorah) Lehman, married 19 years. S/o Luke E. & Mabel (nee Buckwalter) Lehman Painter, 20 years, body shop of American LaFrance Aerials, West Lebanon Formerly Ladder Towers Inc., Ephrata Graduate, 1977, Garden Spot High School Graduate, Willow Street campus of Lancaster Co. Career & Technology Center, Where he studied auto-body repair. Member, Berean Bible church, Ephrata Hobbies include: hunting, traveling, collecting hats andworking on home projects. Survivors: Daughter Megan J. Lehman, Lititz Brother Marvin E. Lehman, Portland TN Sister Brenda L. w/o Gary L. Burkholder, Martindale Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Sep 26, 2001 John M. Nolt, age 77 b. date not listed Upper Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Sep 25, 2001 Stevens, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Lena H. (nee Burkholder) Nolt, married 57 years, Dec 25, 2000 s/o late Enos H. & Mabel W. (nee Mowrer) Nolt retired farmer bus driver for Cocalico School District, 10 years. Member, Schaefferstown Mennonite Church Survivors: Son John B., h/o Lucy (nee Horning) Nolt, Bowmansville Daughter Anna Mary, w/o Marlin G. Martin, Fredericksburg Daughter Ruth Hoover, Fleetwood Daughter Emma, w/o Henry Weber, East Earl Son David, h/o Kathy (nee Bowman) Nolt, East Earl Daughter Martha, w/o Ivan Wenger, Ephrata Sister Ruth E. Nolt, Talmage 20 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren burial: Schaefferstown Mennonite Church Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 27, 2001 David S. Barrick, age 33 b. date not listed location not listed. d. Sep 24, 2001 Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA h/o Diana L. (nee Beam) Barrick s/o Harry C. h/o Patircia (nee Hurst) Barrick s/o Bonnie, w/o Irvin Shadle resident, Annville PA employee, Hershey Chocolate Co. enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors: Daughter Draven Kay Barrick, Annville Step-daughter Autumn N. Rosenberry, Annville Step-daughter Jordan A. Rosenberry, Annville Brother Dean C. Barrick, Chambersburg Burial location is not listed. Sep 27, 2001 Robert W. Anderson, age 85 b. Jul 22, 1916 location is not listed. d. Sep 26, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Helen (nee Dini) Anderson, married 59 years, Aug 10, 2001. S/o late Charles W. & Maude (nee Beck) Anderson Patient/resident, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon PA resident, Lebanon PA former resident, Tarentum PA former resident, Lower Burrell, PA Graduate, 1934, Tarentum High School Attended Washington Jefferson University Served, Army Air Corp during WW2, where he served in China, Burma, India (CBI) Theatre Owned/operated, Wild Life Lodge, Lower Burrell PA Owner/operater, Plaza Lanes Restaurant, Tarentum. Mink rancher, while living in Lower Burrell for many years. Attended Quentin United Church of Christ Accomplished singer and drummer. Played in the 1930s in his brother's band, "Rabbit Anderson & 9 Bunnies" Survivors: Daughter Sherry L., w/o Robert F. Peebles, Sr., Lebanon Two grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Samuel L. Anderson in 1995. burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 27, 2001 Robin L. "Goob" Carpenter, age 46 b. Mar 24, 1955 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 25, 2001 Lebanon PA s/o Kenneth H. & Betty J. (nee Kramer) Carpenter patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA resident, Cornwall employee, O'Sullivan Corp, Lebanon Graduate, 1973, Cedar Crest High School, Lebanon Avid fisherman and Phillies fan. Survivors: Brother Kenneth L. Carpenter, Reading Brother Glenn R., h/o Victoria Carpenter, Annville Brother Brian L., h/o Stephanie Carpenter, Myerstown Sister Karen L., w/o Wilson Lineaweaver, Cornwall Sister Lisa A., w/o Douglas Spangler, Quentin Six nieces and two nephews. Burial: Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 28, 2001 Anna E. (nee Moyer) Stauffer, age 82 b. Oct 14, 1918 Pennsburg, Montgomery Co. PA d. Sep 26, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Robert D. Stauffer d/o late William D. & Sallie (nee Hiestand) Moyer member, Upper Milford Mennonite Church, Zionsville Survivors: Son Nathan R. Stauffer, Lebanon Son Keith R. Stauffer, Omaha NE Brother Marvin Moyer, Greenlane 3 grandchildren burial: Upper Milford Mennonite Church, Zionsville, PA Sep 28, 2001 Joseph E. Walker, age 74 b. Oct 16, 1926 Minersville, PA d. Sep 26, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Virginia (nee Kremer) Walker s/o late Joseph & Frances (nee Snyder) Walker retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. and Millard Quarry, Annville, as a mechanical maintenance supervisor. Graduate, Minersville High School Navy Veteran of WW2 Member, St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey Member, Annville American Legion Enjoyed football, hunting and deep-sea fishing. Survivors: Son Joseph M. Walker, Pottsville Daughter Jane Greene, Hershey Sister Mary McAlister, Holmes Sister Ann Young, Ft. Myers FL Sister Margaret Novak, Pottsville 2 grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 28, 2001 Norma M. (nee Olt) Trumbo, age 100 b. Jan 8, 1901 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Sep 27, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Robert Trumbo d/o late Sylvester & Adelia (nee Hughes) Olt member, St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove member, Lutheran Church Women survivors: Daughter Dorothy Minnich, Arkansas Son Clifford Trumbo, Annville Son Lloyd Trumbo Sr., Pine Grove 10 grandchildren 26 great-grandchildren several great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Miriam Trumbo Son Arlin Trumbo Sisters Margaret Petrushak, Helen Lehman and Dorothy Brown Brothers Donald Olt, George Olt and Charles Olt Burial: St. Jacob's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Sep 28, 2001 Myrle E. (nee Mann) Harter, age 94 b. Dec 17, 1906 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 27, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late Cyril C. Harter d/o late Harry & Kate Mann member, St. Mary's Church Survivors: Daughter Patricia, w/o Robert Reznik, Poconos Son William C., h/o Joan Harter, Lebanon Daughter Catherine, w/o Harold Benninghoff, Lebanon 9 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren 6 great-great grandchildren several nieces and nephews she was the last of her immediate family. Preceded in death by: Daughter Carol Palkovic Grandson William Harter Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 29, 2001 Esther E. (nee Eisenhauer) Kline, age 87 b. Jun 24, 1914 Sandhill, North Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 27, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Ralph H. Kline d/o late William & Edna (nee Stickler) Eisenhauer member, Living Waters chapel, where she had been active and helped in the nursery dept. Survivors: Son Harold Eisenhauer, Bunker Hill Daughter Ellen Simmerman, Montgomery, Michigan Daughter Irene, w/o Carl Katzaman, Wichita Falls TX Son John H. Kline, Annville 16 grandchildren numerous great- and great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Mae Sharpe and Evelyn Dry Burial: Steelstown Cemetery, Steelstown, Lebanon Co. PA Sep 29, 2001 Kenneth C. Yorty, age 62 b. date not listed Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 27, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Heidi (nee Burghardt) Yorty s/o late Charles & Bernice (nee Loser) Yorty owner / operator Yorty's Transport, Manheim Prior to that, salesman for several Lancaster Co. car dealers Also worked as a real estate agent for Penn Realty, Manheim Owned / operated the former Yorty's Restaurant & Service Center along Rt72, Manehim An Eagle Scout, volunteered his time for Scout Troops in the Manheim Paster president and former member, Manheim Lions Club Member, Elstonville Sportsmens Association Member, Navy Club Ship 91, Lebanon Avid Manheim Central Barons football fan Enjoyed NASCAR Racing and going to the Five Point Hunting Camp in Union County. Survivors: Son Kyle C., h/o Dawn M. (nee Brightbill) Yorty, Manheim Step-dau Annette M. Heagy, Philadelphia 5 grandchildren brother David, h/o Vicki Yorty, Pollock Pines, CA Brother Robert, h/o Doris Yorty, Annville Preceded in death by: Son Shan D. Yorty Step-dau Michaela K. "Michi" Douple Burial: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Sep 29, 2001 Russell I. Steiner, age 74 b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 27, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Rosemary (nee Eisenhauer) Steiner s/o later Robert & Ruth (nee Keller) Steiner retired 1995, V.P. & director of research and development for Crompton & Knowleds, Gibraltar, where he worked for 28 years. The past 5 years, served on the Borough of St. Lawrence Zoning Board. 1945 Graduate, Lebanon H. S. 1949 Graduate, Lebanon Valley College w/ a B. S. in cheimistry Graduate, University of CT, earned a master's degree and then PhD in 1955. Held many patents notably for Red #40, used primarily as food coloring. He was Lutheran. Survivors: Son Robert J. Steiner, Earlville NY Son James R. Steiner, Big Flats NY Son Peter C. Steiner, Wilmington DE Daughter Jane L. (nee Steiner) Kaylor, Elizabethtown 11 grandchildren burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 29, 2001 Grant R. Carmany, age 92 b. Feb 28, 1909 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 28, 2001 North Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Pauline A. (nee Chrisemer) Carmany, who died in 1984. S/o late Samuel B. & Fannie (nee Poorman) Carmany Retired school toolmaker for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. Member, Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Dorothy J., w/o John Weik, Lebanon Daughter Kathryn C., w/o Kenneth R. Beamesderfer, Lebanon 5 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren close friend Ammon L. Gibble, North Lebanon Preceded in death by: 4 sisters, two brothers and a grandson (names not listed). Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 29, 2001 George R. Krall, age 63 b. Apr 29, 1938 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 27, 2001 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sandra Ann (nee Gromis) Krall s/o late Ethan & Anna (nee Boyer) Krall plant manager for Hydro-Kirby member, St. Daniel's Lutheran Church, Robesonia survivors: Son Kenton Krall, Schaefferstown Son Warren, h/o Jill Krall, Lebanon Son Curtis, h/o Tabitha Krall, Myerstown Son Bradley, h/o Anna Marie Krall, Lebanon 5 grandchildren a step-grandchild brother C. Monroe Krall, Myerstown Sister Coralou Heiser, Akron OH Sister Joan Shertzer, Lancaster Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Ethan Krall Jr. Burial: St. Daniel's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Robesonia, Berks Co. PA Sep 29, 2001 Frank Paul White, age 70 b. Apr 21, 1931 Pittston PA d. Sep 21, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Barbara A. (nee Heller) White s/o late Leo W. & Jessie (nee Dyer) White retired as a Mining Engineer from Bethlehem Steep Corp. previously worked as a Security monitor at the Lebanon Municipal Bldg. And as a maintenance worker at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. Army veteran of Korean War Attended Wyoming Seminary College Attended Kingston University Attended Lehigh University Member, Annville VFW, where he served as president of the Home Association and as a Trustee. Member, Friendship Fire Co. Member, Lincoln Republican Club Member, Navy Club Ship 91 of Lebanon Member, Maennerchor Club Survivors: Daughter Susan M. White, w/o Manrico Troncelli Jr., Norristown Daughter Deborah A., w/o Charles L. Gross, Lebanon Son Thomas F., h/o Marilyn (nee Bernard) White, Coatesville Son John F. White, Lebanon 11 grandchildren great-grandchild Preceded in death by: Brothers Charles L. & Donald White Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 30, 2001 Bradley E. Yeich, age 41 b. date not listed Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Sep 29, 2001 Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA h/o Julie R. (nee Lessig) Yeich s/o Louis Yeich, Hamburg & Carol (nee Roeder) Sweigert, Summit Station step-son/o Betty Yeich, Harrisburg and Larry Sweigert, Summit Station retired due to disabilities from Reading Hospital & Medical Center in 2000 as an HVAC Mechanic, 15 years. 1978 Graduate, Tulpehocken H.S. Active in Conrad Weiser youth sports, having served as coach for both soccer & baseball, as well as field commissioner. Member, Womelsdorf Recreation Board Served as scoutmaster for troop #457, Womelsdorf Survivors: Son Matthew B. Yeich, Womelsdorf Daughter Renee L. Yeich, Womelsdorf Paternal Grandmother Helen (nee Yob) Yeich, Schuylkill Haven Brother Todd Yeich, Schuylkill Haven Half-brother Louis Yeich, Hamburg Half-sister Eureka Yeich, Hamburg Step-sister Davette Luckenbill, Hamburg Step-sister Candance Deck, Hamburg Step-sister Sharon (nee Luckenbill) Davenport, Hamburg Burial: location is not listed! Sep 30, 2001 Richard A. Smith, age 79 b. Dec 21, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Sep 27, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o late Christine L. (nee Light) Smith, who died Sep 24, 1997 s/o late Allen M. & Mary Elizabeth (nee Beck) Smith member, First Evangelical Congregational Church, Lebanon member, Retired Energy Workers active member, his church's Sunday school Survivors: Daughter Donna M., w/o Donald C. Schaeffer, Pine Grove Daughter Deborah E., w/o Barry Elliott, Lebanon Son David Richard, h/o Jenny Smith, Moundview MN Step-daughter Shirley A., w/o Richard W. Wentzel, Lebanon Step-son C. Robert, h/o Pauline Daub, Lebanon Step-son Richard A., h/o Janice Daub, Lebanon Step-son James R., h/o Lornetta Daub, Maryland Step-son Kenneth L., h/o Georgette Daub, NC 21 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annvill Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Sep 30, 2001 Elizabeth Krasnansky, age 18 b. date not provided Allentown, PA d. Sep 28, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d/o Michael & Joan (nee Lockard) Krasnansky, Allentown student at Lebanon Valley College member, St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Allentown volunteered, St. Luke's Allentown Campus 2001 graduate, Dieruff H. S. Participated in its Air Force ROTC program for 2 years. Standout shot putter and discus thrower. Survivors: Brother Sean M. Krasnansky, Allentown Maternal Grandfather Earl Lockard, Pen Argyl Burial: location is not listed. Burial: Steelstown Cemetery, Steelstown, Lebanon Co. PA