Obits: Apr 2002 [partial Ð work in progress]: Lebanon Daily News: Lebanon Co, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Krista K Gable. eagle429@bright.net USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ Last update: 06/07/2002 INDEX in order listed Apr 7, 2002 Chester B. Reed, age 83 Apr 7, 2002 Elsie (nee Schoener) Tobias, age 86 Apr 7, 2002 Norman E. Glasmire, age 80 Apr 7, 2002 Jonas Levin, age 79 Apr 7, 2002 Charles E. Troxel, age 74 Apr 7, 2002 Valeria M. (nee ????) Darrah, age 78 Apr 8, 2002 Harvey W. Klinger, age 83 Apr 8, 2002 Stanley R. "Stan" Kline, age 66 Apr 8, 2002 Thomas J. Schaak, age 78 Apr 9, 2002 Pamela Francis (nee Edwards) Saylor, age 80 Apr 9, 2002 Pauline L. (nee Bond) Frank, age 73 Apr 9, 2002 Laura M. (nee Heisey) Houser, age 90 Apr 9, 2002 Virginia R. (nee Rosser) Major, age 84 Apr 10, 2002 Mary C. Schreffler, age 87 Apr 10, 2002 Herman James Adams, age 85 Apr 10, 2002 Mary I. (nee Hasson) Barlett, age 71 Apr 10, 2002 John B. Deaven, age 54 Apr 11, 2002 Vernon G. Hurst, age 82 Apr 11, 2002 Sherwood Stanley "Woody" Garrett, age 72 Apr 11, 2002 Leroy J. Doll, age 81 Apr 11, 2002 Edith W. "Edie" (nee Williams) Shifflett, age 76 Apr 11, 2002 Robert G. Harbach, age 82 Apr 11, 2002 Gladys M. (nee Bickel) Kreiser, age 76 Apr 12, 2002 Michael A. Foreman Sr., age 60 Apr 12, 2002 Paul D. Fasnacht Sr., age 77 Apr 12, 2002 Evna Mae "Peg" Tobias, age 83 Apr 12, 2002 Edna M. (nee Reed) Chambers, age 92 Apr 12, 2002 Elsie Mae (nee Oberholtzer) Horning Gockley, age 80 Apr 25, 2002 Margaret I. "Gully" Zimmerman, age 77 Apr 25, 2002 James D. "Chic" Kemper, Sr., age 71 Apr 25, 2002 Pearl E. (nee Peters) Nickliss, age 79 Apr 25, 2002 Nancy J. (nee Tacca) Sullivan, age 58 Apr 25, 2002 Holly A. Madenford, age 7 months Apr 27, 2002 Mary E. (nee Bohn) Snyder, age 83 Apr 27, 2002 Clarence A. Burke, age 71 Apr 27, 2002 Herman S. Krick Sr., age 89 Apr 27, 2002 Margarita Figueroa Velazquez, age 75 Apr 27, 2002 Russell G. Brandt, age 78 Apr 27, 2002 Vera W. (nee Warner) Adams, age 80 Apr 27, 2002 Harry W. Smith, age 80 Apr 27, 2002 Mary E. "Molly" (nee White) Yoder, age 88 Apr 28, 2002 Anna R. (nee Brinkman) Johnson, age 77 Apr 28, 2002 Charles G. Sites, age 60 Apr 28, 2002 Barbara A. (nee Hainly) Wolfe, age 64 Apr 28, 2002 Frederick C. Forry, age 85 Apr 29, 2002 Louise A. "Weez" (nee Troutman) Leino, age 51 Apr 29, 2002 Ida Virginia (nee Filbert) Reed, age 85 Apr 29, 2002 Beecher B. Bowman, age 87 Apr 29, 2002 Madeline J. (nee Hilton) Shalters, age 76 Apr 30, 2002 Philip C. Hanford Jr., age 78 Apr 30, 2002 Sarah E. (nee McNaughton) Heim, age 93 Apr 30, 2002 Ethel E. (nee O'Neal) Bray, age 83 Apr 30, 2002 Beatrice A. (nee Scharneck) Ebright, age 79 Apr 30, 2002 Anna E. (nee Gettle) Allwein, age 81 Apr 30, 2002 William L. Snader, age 85 Apr 30, 2002 Robert E. Beuchler, age 80 Apr 30, 2002 Earl V. "Jim" Schaeffer, age 84 Apr 7, 2002 Chester B. Reed, age 83 b. Oct 4, 1918 Frystown, PA d. Apr 6, 2002 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Robert & Carrie (nee Hoffman) Reed Retired in 1982 from Pennfield Farms, where he had been maintenance supervisor Member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Hamilin Member, Fredericksburg and Jonestown Perseverance fire companies Member, Fredericksburg and Jonestown Perseverance American Legions Enjoyed hunting and working in his blacksmith shop. Survivors: Daughter Sheila Reed, w/o Randal Flickinger, Harrisburg His former wife Ethel (nee Yorty) Reed, Fredericksburg Two grandsons Preceded in death by: Brothers Allen and Melvin Reed Sister Elva Dougherty Burial: Hamlin Cemetery Apr 7, 2002 Elsie (nee Schoener) Tobias, age 86 b. Jan 4, 1916 Marion Township, Berks Co. PA d. Apr 6, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late David B. Tobias, who died Nov 24, 1979 d/o late Howard & Elia (nee Rank) Schoener Retired from Sterling Drug Co, Myerstown where she worked 23 years. Member, Zion's & St. John's (Reeds) Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg Member, Marion Senior Citizens Member, Northern Lebanon Senior Citizens Member, Goodwill Fire Co., Myerstown Member, Neptune Fire Co., Richland She volunteered for many years at the Good Samaritan Hospital Enjoyed playing pinochle, reading and bowling Survivors: Son Ray G., h/o Ellen Tobias, w/whom she resided, Richland Sister Grace Wolfe, Richland Sister Fern Ream, Adamstown 3 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Calvin, Paul and John Schoener Sister Lesta Rathman Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 7, 2002 Norman E. Glasmire, age 80 b. Nov 30, 1921 Derry Township, Dauphin Co. PA d. Apr 5, 2002 Derry Township, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Jean E. (nee Witherite) Glasmire s/o late Edgar & Mable Glasmire Army veteran of WW2 Retired from the Bel-Mills Co. Member, Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra Member, American Legion, Palmyra Survivors: Son James N. Glasmire, Hummelstown Brother Edgar Glasmire, Middletown 2 grandchildren burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA Apr 7, 2002 Jonas Levin, age 79 b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 4, 2002 Fairfield, Conneticut h/o late Mildred (nee Cross) Levin s/o late Nathan & Yetta Levin WW2 veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps Self-employed restaurant equipment sales representative for more than 50 years Survivors: Daughter Ellen Sepe, Fairfield, CT Brother Donald Levin, Lebanon A Granddaughter Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 7, 2002 Charles E. Troxel, age 74 b. Oct 21, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 3, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Lee & Catherine (nee Brigle) Troxel Retired from the former Bethlehem Steel Army Air Corp. veteran of WW2 Survivors: Daughter Tara Nagle, Lebanon Son Adam Troxel, Lebanon Son Richard Troxel, Lebanon Son Charles M. Troxel, Delaware Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 7, 2002 Valeria M. (nee ????) Darrah, age 78 b. Jun 5, 1923 Allentown, PA d. Apr 5, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Thomas H. Darrah Assistant Treasurer for the Williamson Trade School Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Cornwall Manor board of Trustees Survivors: Son Stephen Marvel, Lancaster Daughter Christine M. Megless, West Chester 3 grandchildren burial: Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, PA Apr 8, 2002 Harvey W. Klinger, age 83 b. Apr 12, 1918 Suedburg, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Apr 7, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Eva M. (nee Miller) Klinger, to whom he was married 60 years on Jan 3, 2002 s/o late Ralph & Nellie (nee Strubhar) Klinger Retired chef from the Officer's Club at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. Army veteran of WW2. Member, Mountville United Methodist Church, Lebanon Member, Zeredatha Lodge 451 F & AM, York Survivors: Son Clifford H., h/o Christine Klinger, Reynoldsville Son Donald H., h/o Connie L. Klinger, GreenPoint Brother Wayne Klinger, Akron, OH Brother Russell Klinger, Chambers Hill Sister Harvena Felty, Pine Grove 3 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren several nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Luther Klinger Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 8, 2002 Stanley R. "Stan" Kline, age 66 b. Jun 6, 1935 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 6, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o Eunice M. (nee Engle) Kline, to whom he was married 44 years Jul 6, 2001 s/o late Raymond I. & Grace E. (nee Miller) Kline. Retired laborer from the former Raymark Industries, Manheim w/ 37 years of services. Navy veteran of Korean War Former member, Navy Club of Lebanon Ship 91 Hobbies: going to auctions and sales, collecting toys and other collectibles, watching old western and war movies, reading books about history and playing cards. Survivors: Son Scott E., h/o Julie S. Kline, Manheim Son Michael T., fiancŽ of Sheila Peters, Manheim Daughter Patricia A., w/o Nelson Hoffer, Lebanon Sister MaryJane, w/o Arlin Kriner, Myerstown Brother Kenneth, h/o Shirley Kline, Myerstown Brother Curtis, h/o Evelyn Kline, Ephrata Brother Delbert, h/o Annabele Kline, Lebanon 3 grandchildren several nieces and nephews, and cousins burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 8, 2002 Thomas J. Schaak, age 78 b. Feb 24, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 6, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Lucille E. (nee Shenk) Schaak s/o late Raymond F. & Josephine (nee Bastin) Schaak Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Graduate of Lebanon Valley College Received his master's degree from Penn State Univ. Taught music in the Lebanon School District 1948-1960 Taught music in the Palmyra School District 1960 Ð 1984 Private piano teacher in Lebanon & Palmyra Former director of the Men's Chorus at Salem Lutheran church, Lebanon Former choir director at Palm Lutheran Church, Palmyra Palyed piano for the Palmyra Rotary and Palmyra Lions clubs Volunteered at many local nursing homes, conducting sing-a-longs. Member and former choir director First Evangelical Congregation Church, Palmyra Member, Lebanon Co. Retired Teachers Association Life member, Disable American Veterans Lebanon Co. Chapter 81 Awarded the Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship Army Veteran of WW2 Survivors: Son Thomas J. Schaak, Jr. Palmyra Son Raymond E. Schaak, State College 1 grandchild burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 9, 2002 Pamela Francis (nee Edwards) Saylor, age 80 b. Dec 28, 1921 Sussex, England d. Mar 31, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late William & Edith (nee Drake) Edwards Attended school in Paris, France. During WW2, she was interned in a German prison camp during the German occupation of France. After her release, she participated in the French Underground Movement, assisting escaped prisoners of war. She later worked for the Australian Legation in Paris as a bilingual operator. She moved to the United States in 1947 and becamse a naturalized citizen in 1952. Hostess at Lebanon's Treadway Inn, now the Quality Inn, shortly after its opening. Recently worked as a Hostess at Eli's Burial location is not listed! Apr 9, 2002 Pauline L. (nee Bond) Frank, age 73 b. Dec 20, 1928 Bethlehem, Leigh Co. PA d. Apr 5, 2002 Lewisburg, PA w/o Charles J. Frank, to whom she was married 13 years, Aug 21, 2001 d/o late Paul & Lillian (nee Trone) Bond. 1947 graduate of Womelsdorf H. S. Restaurant manager in Frystown, Allentown and most recently the Milton Truck Stop. Survivors: Son Michael Uhrich, Lebanon Daughter Vicki L., w/o Bob Boyer, Myerstown Brother Raymond Bond, Horsham, Montgomery Co, PA 6 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Jeffrey Auman, who died in 1992 Sister Delores Fattori, who died in 1991. Burial location is not listed! Apr 9, 2002 Laura M. (nee Heisey) Houser, age 90 b. date not listed Lawn, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 7, 2002 N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John W. Houser, who died in 1971 d/o late Jacob E. & Mary E. (nee Shearer) Heisey Homemaker. Caregiver for many family members over the years. Oldest member of the Balsbaugh United Christian Church, Hershey Children's Sunday School Teacher Active w/ Ladies Missionary Circle. Attended United Zion Church, Elizabethtown Enjoyed reading, playing board games and flower gardening. She crocheted and knitted sweater sets for needy children. Survivors: Son Robert W., h/o Jean Houser, Camp Hill Son Earl C., h/o Anna H. Houser, Lebanon Daughter Mary E., w/o Dennis R. Ebersole, Elizabethtown Sister Lillie Mateer, Lebanon, Ohio Brother Harvey, h/o Ethel Heisey, Hummelstown Brother Charles, h/o Peggy Heisey, Hummelstown Brother C. Enos Heisey, Hershey 9 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Harold Heisey, Jacob Heisey and J. Howard Heisey Sisters Evelyn Forester, Mary Via, Ella Via and Louise Albright Burial: Shenk's Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA Apr 9, 2002 Virginia R. (nee Rosser) Major, age 84 b. date not listed Kingston, Luzerne Co. PA d. Apr 7, 2002 Wilkes-Barre, PA w/o late Allison Major d/o late Clarence & Nellie (nee Hughes) Rosser Graduate of Kingston Township H. S. Member of Shavertown United Methodist Church Retired from West Side Vocational Technical H. S., Pringle , Luzerne Co. PA Survivors: Son Dale R. Major, Shavertown Son Larry A. Major, Jonestown Daughter Phyllis Billings, Harveys Lake Sister Joan Height, Kingston Sister Clarice Kocik, Coatesville, Chester Co. PA Sister Vivian Newcomb, Shavertown 5 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren No burial location is listed. Apr 10, 2002 Mary C. Schreffler, age 87 b. Apr 14, 1914 Ashland, PA d. apr 9, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Monroe & Minnie "Kate" Schreffler 1932 graduate of Ashland H. S. 1942 Graduate of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia Served as an Army Nurse during WW2 Attended Western Reserve University in Cleveland after the war and later University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, graduating in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in nursing education. Worked at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Lebanon for 25 years. Retired in 1974 Member, First Evangelical Congregational Church, Lebanon Member, University of Minnesota Hosptial Alumni Association Member, National Association of Retired Federal Employees Member, Arthritis Support Group Member, Committee for Employment of People with Disabilities. Volunteer in the Red Cross Nursing Service. Survivors Brother Elwood Schreffler, Myerstown Sister Irene Schwab, Easton Sister Hilda Phelps, Riverview FL Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Nettie Metzinger Burial: St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Cemetery, Pitman, PA Apr 10, 2002 Herman James Adams, age 85 b. Jun 24, 1916 Union Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Kathryn E. (nee Walmer) Adams, w/whom he would have celebrated 66years on April 20, 2002 s/o late Henry J. & Mamie J. (nee Kreiser) Adams Retired from Quaker Alloy, Myerstown Survivors: Son James Adams, Jonestown Son Samuel Adams, Jonestown Son Glenn Adams, Jonestown Son John Adams, Alpena, Michigan Son Herman R. Adams, Corbin KY Son Lester Adams, Lebanon Son Ronald P. Adams, Lancaster Son Robert Adams, Ono Daughter Eleanor, w/o Alvin Peiffer, Lebanon Daughter Cynthia, w/o Scott Gettle, Lebanon Daughter Margaret, w/o David Miller, Annville Brother Elias Adams, Jonestown Brother Leroy Adams, Jonestown Sister Verna Gerhart, Campbelltown 28 grandchildren 32 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sons Kenneth Adams and Henry Adams Daughter Doris Weller Brothers Henry, Merlin and Russell Adams Sisters Pauline Hoover, Lily Adams and Mae Adams. Burial: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Apr 10, 2002 Mary I. (nee Hasson) Barlett, age 71 b. May 22, 1930 Philadelphia PA d. Apr 9, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o of Richard M. Bartlett, to whom she was married 51 years on Dec 30, 2001 d/o late James & Ellen (nee Meek) Hasson Worshipped in the Protestant faith. Enjoyed gardening. Survivors: Son Richard A. Bartlett, Dover, Mass. Son Ross D. Bartlett, Limington, Mass Sister Doris Jenzano, Bluffton, SC 7 grandchildren 3 nieces. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, Somerton, PA Apr 10, 2002 John B. Deaven, age 54 b. Nov 6, 1947 location not listed. d. Apr 4, 2002 Los Angeles CA h/o Nancy (nee Tucker) Deaven s/o Ellen Deaven, Ohio and the late Rev. Harry Deaven, who was an EUB minister in Lebanon Appeared in several national television commercials, most notably with country singer Roy Clark in a recent ad for "country-style" Pringles potato chips During the 1970's he operated a comedy club in Los Angeles known as "John's Place", which provided free comedy entertainment every weekend from 1978-1981. He dropped out of show business in 1985. At the time of his death he was the Activities Director for California Lutheran Homes, Alhambra, Survivors: Daughter Peggy Sue, Los Angeles CA Daughter Joseph Abraham, Los Angeles CA Sister Sandra Beck, Germany Uncle, aunts, cousins in the Lebanon Area. Burial: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood California Apr 11, 2002 Vernon G. Hurst, age 82 b. Feb 7, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 9, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o Jean E. (nee Clark) Hurst, w/whom he would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Apr 26. S/o late Frank W. & Annie (nee Shilling) Hurst Army veteran of WW2, having serve in Europe w/101st Infantry, 26th Yankee division. Retired foreman of the Bethlehm Steel Concentrator Plant in Lebanon, after 28 years. After retirement, worked for Lebanon School District maintenance dept for 9 years before retiring in 1982. Life member, VFW Post 23 Life Member, Ebenezer Fire Co. Member, of at-large chapter of the Yankee Division Veterans Association. Survivors: Son William C. Hurst, Fredericksburg Daughter Roberta A. Hurst, Palmyra Brother Henry J. Hurst, Lebanon 2 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 11, 2002 Sherwood Stanley "Woody" Garrett, age 72 b. Jun 23, 1929 Wyomissing, Berks Co. PA d. Apr 8, 2002 Fairvax, VA h/o Helen Elizabeth (nee Salem) Garrett, to whom he was married 47 years on Feb 28, 2002 s/o late Lee Peter & Esther (nee Mellinger) Garrett Former Myerstown Ð area resident, having lived there for many years. Army veteran of Korea and started his career w/the Defense Dept, Division of STRATCOM At Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. Member, Gallilee United Methodist Church, Sterling VA Life member, National Wile Turkey Federation Life Member, Post 150 American Legion, Sterling VA Life Member, Post 284 VFW, Sterling VA Member, NARFE Former Boy Scout Leader. Survivors: Daughter Debbie Zimmerman, Berryville VA Daughter Bonnie Shapiro, Centreville VA Step-daughter Peggy Fancovic, Lovettsvilee VA Brother Robert Garrett, Steelton Sister Winnie Vjadic, Steelton 4 grandchildren 3 step-grandchildren 9 step-great-grandchildren burial: location is not listed! Apr 11, 2002 Leroy J. Doll, age 81 b. date not listed Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. apr 9, 2002 Lehigh, PA h/o Naomi H. (nee Stohler) Doll s/o late Albert H. & Maryann (nee Ellinger) Doll 1939 Graduate of Cornwall H. S. Navy veteran of WW2 Worked for the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. at Cornwall Mines for 30 years, retiring in 1968. Owned and operated Dolls Tavern in Strausstown 1964 Ð 1984 Member, Zion Blue Mountain United Church of Christ, Strausstown, Member, Williamson Lodge 307 F & AM, Womelsdorf Member, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites Lodge Council Chapter Consistory Valley of Reading Member, Rajah Temple A.A.O.N.M, Reading Member, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Quittapahilla Forest 25, Lebanon Member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 Member, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 523, Hamburg Member, Strausstown Lions Club Member, Quittie Woods Inc, Lebanon Survivors: Son Robert L. Doll, Strausstown Sister Alberta Fiorentino, Lebanon 2 grandchildren a great-granddaughter Preceded in death by: Son James R. Doll Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 11, 2002 Edith W. "Edie" (nee Williams) Shifflett, age 76 b. Oct 20, 1925 St. Louis, St. Louis Co. MO d. Apr 10, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles W. Shifflett d/o late Paul & Edith (nee Karsnitz) Williams Retired Garment worker for Robel Frocks, Lebanon Member, Orioles Member, Neversink Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Survivors: Brother Ronald Williams, Pottstown Brother Richard Williams, Lebanon Sister Pearl Smith, Wilson NC Companion of 27 years Krause E. Billingham, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brothers Eugene Williams and Kenneth Williams Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Apr 11, 2002 Robert G. Harbach, age 82 b. Mar 29 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 8, 2002 Lebanon, PA s/o late William & Sadie (nee Houser) Harbach Graduate of Perkioman Prep School Graduate of Lafayette College Retired self-employed seismograph consultant Member, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Lebanon Survivors: Two daughters living in Canada Sister Kathryn, w/o Robert Uhrich, Lebanon Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Apr 11, 2002 Gladys M. (nee Bickel) Kreiser, age 76 b. date not provided Rehersburg, Berks Co. PA d. Apr 10, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Nicholas A. Kreiser, who died Dec 24, 1983 d/o late George A. & Edna (nee Haag) Bickel Member, Trinity United Church of Christ, Rehrersburg Survivors: Son Scott Kreiser, Pine Grove Son Jerry Miley, Bethel Brother Robert Bickel, Lebanon Sister Mildred Gettel, Chambersburg Sister Arlene Krause, Myerstown Sister Betty Wenrich, Robesonia Sister Shirley Ditzler, Jonestown 4 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren a niece and 4 nephews. Burial: Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rehrersburg Apr 12, 2002 Michael A. Foreman Sr., age 60 b. date not listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 31, 2002 Tilden Twp., Berks Co. PA h/o late Gloria (nee Orth) Forman, who died Mar 13, 2001 s/o late Claude & Blanche (nee Gehris) Foreman Last employed as a dry cleaner by National Cleaners of Reading. Survivors: Son Michael A. Foreman Jr., Myerstown Daughter Michelle Foreman, Reading Daughter Kim Zuber Emerich, Reading Sister Shirley Lutz, Reading Brother Robert Foreman, Reading Brother Clude Foreman, Pennsylvania 6 grandchildren burial: not listed! Apr 12, 2002 Paul D. Fasnacht Sr., age 77 b. Mar 19, 1925 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 10, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o Catherine M. (nee Seabold) Fasnacht s/o late Harry & Gladys (nee Bishop) Fasnacht Army veteran of WW2 Retired clerk and group leader at former Lebanon Bethlehem Steel Co.'s galvanizing dept. Member, Lebanon Senior Center Life Member, Disable American Veterans Former Charter Member, Glen Lebanon Fire Co. Avid bowler and enjoyed golf. Survivors: Son Paul D., h/o Carol Fasnacht, Elizabeth, Colordado Son Robert K., h/o Perette Fasnacht, Elizabethtown Brother Ralph, h/o Leona Fasnacht, Morgantown Sister Martha Sullivan, Valrico FL 4 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preced in death by: Daughter Gail Marie Fasnacht Brother Richard Woodrow and Charles Fasnacht Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 12, 2002 Evna Mae "Peg" Tobias, age 83 b. May 16, 1918 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Apr 10, 2002 Danville, PA s/o late William E. & Minnie E. (nee Wenrich) Tobias 1935 graduate of Pine Grove H.S. She was employed as a seam stress at the former Kox-Knapp Manufacturing, Pine Grove for 45 Years. Member, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove Life Member, H.H. & L. Fire Co. Life Member, Pine Grove American Legion Auxiliaries Survivors: Son Ronald D. Tobias, Pine Grove Area Son Barry Tobias, Pine Grove Area Sister Ada Schneck, Pine Grove Area Sister Claire Williams, Pine Grove Area Brother Thomas Tobias, Pine Grove Area Preceded in death by: Sisters Alma Stahl, Marie Richards and Roma Klinger Brother Earl Tobias Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylikll Co. PA Apr 12, 2002 Edna M. (nee Reed) Chambers, age 92 b. Jan 11, 1910 Reedsville, PA d. Apr 10, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Earl H. Wilson, who died in 1972 w/o late Rev. George Chambers, who died in 1988. D/o late Robert & Ida Louise (nee Webber) Reed Private duty nurse for 25 years. Member, Annville Evangelical Congregational Church Graduate of Shillington H. S. Graduate, School of Linguistics, Tulsa Oklahoma Graduate, Philadelphia College of Bible in 1943 Graduate, Missionary Medical School in Canada. Survivors: Step-daughter Judith (nee Wilson) Lancaster, Poolesville MD Step-daughter Loraine (nee Chambers) Kreiser, New Bloomfield Step-son George Chambers, Florida Sister Hattie Raker, Shillington 5 step-grandchildren 8 step-great-grandchildren burial: Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnsville PA Apr 12, 2002 Elsie Mae (nee Oberholtzer) Horning Gockley, age 80 b. Apr 18, 1921 New Holland, Lancaster Co. PA d. Apr 11, 2002 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles B. Horning, who died in Feb 1964 w/o late Harry C. Gockley, who died May 1996. D/o late William M. & Emma (nee Fox) Oberholtzer Member, Little Mountain Mennonite Church, Fredericksburg Employed as a bookkeeper Rigidply Rafters Inc., Richland and Former Schrock's Electric, Myerstown Survivors: Son Carl E., h/o Erma (nee Clymer) Horning, Lebanon Son Ray C., h/o Roberta (nee Reaser) Horning, Lancaster Son Glenn D. Horning, Lancaster Daughter Ellen, w/o Mark G. Sensenig, Ephrata Step-son Charles E., h/o Verna (nee Sweigert) Gockley, Sarasota FL Step-son Glenn B., h/o Margaret (nee Weber) Gockley, Mohnton Step-son Sidney W., h/o Donna (nee Horst) Gockley, Reinholds Step-daughter Kay E., w/o James E. Landis, Hamburg Step-daughter Jean W., w/o Paul S. Frysinger, Newmanstown 12 grandchildren 19 step-grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren 44 step-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Anna Mary Oberholtzer Burial: Krall's Mennonite Cemetery (city location is not listed) Apr 25, 2002 Margaret I. "Gully" Zimmerman, age 77 b. Apr 10, 1925 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Apr 24, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d/o late William H.& Katie (nee Zimmerman) Zimmerman Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Retired teacher from Pine Grove Area School District Taught physical education and health Was the girls' basketball coach for many years. Survivors: Sister Mildred Boyer, Pine Grove Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Elsie Lorenz and Evelyn Beuchler Brothers Lyman Zimmerman and Homer Zimmerman Burial: St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Apr 25, 2002 James D. "Chic" Kemper, Sr., age 71 b. Nov 26, 1930 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA d. Apr 23, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA fiancŽ of Rita M. Batdorf, w/whom he resided for the last 30 years, and to whom he was to be married in October 2002. S/o late Clayton & Caroline (nee Enck) Kemper Served in the Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Worshipped in the Lutheran faith Self-employed carpenter of 41 years, retiring in 1991. Avid fisherman and hunter. Surivovrs: Son James M. Batdorf, Whitehall Son James Kempter Jr., York Son David Kemper, Kleinfeltersville Son Jeffrey Lippold, Wrightsville Daughter Joyce Wright, York Daughter Carole Hauck, Schaefferstown Sister Imagene Bowman, Ephrata 14 grandchildren 1 great-grandson burial: Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 25, 2002 Pearl E. (nee Peters) Nickliss, age 79 b. Apr 29, 1922 Chambersburg, PA d. Apr 23, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Bronko Nickliss, w/whom she would have celebrated their 58th anniversary Jun 2002 d/o late Raymond & Josephine (nee Roddy) Peters. Floor lady at the Annville Dress Factory Machine operator for the Lebanon Machine Shop 1941 Graduate of Annville H. S. Navy Veteran of WW2 Member, Christ Church United Church of Christ, Annville, Member, Union Hose Fire Co. Member, Annville American Legion auxiliaries Member, Blue Mountain WAVES Member, Annville Senior Ceneter Survivors: Son Richard E. Nickliss, New Cumerland Daughter Gail, w/o Robert Saussaman, Hummelstown Daughter Carolyn DiEnno, Campbridge WI 4 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 25, 2002 Nancy J. (nee Tacca) Sullivan, age 58 b. May 26, 1943 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Apr 23, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Robert J. Sullivan d/o late George & Annie (nee Barth) Tacca Customer service representative for 5 years for Hershey Direct Formerly worked for NCR, Camp Hill for 15 years. Member, The Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra 1961 Gradudate of Palmyra H. S. Avid bingo player at the Annville Bingo Hall Survivors: Son George "Rocky", h/o Amy (nee Civello) Sullivan, Elizabethtown Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 25, 2002 Holly A. Madenford, age 7 months b. Sep 17, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Apr 23, 2002 Danville PA d/o Larry R. Jr. & Amy E. (nee Brown) Madenford Survivors: Sister Misty E. Madenford, Pine Grove Maternal Grandparents Karen Peters, Pine Grove Melvin Bretz, Hegins Paternal Grandparents Larry Sr. & Lucy R. Madenford, Joliett Great-grandparents Aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Apr 27, 2002 Mary E. (nee Bohn) Snyder, age 83 b. Jul 26, 1918 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Apr 25, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Clark E. Snyder. They had been married 54 years d/o late Gabriel & Emma (nee Felty) Bohn Attended Outwood Schools 1935 Graduate of Pine Grove H. S., where she and her husband were named distinguished alunmni in 1980. Member, Suedburg Church of God, where she had been a Sunday School teacher and choir Member. Also was a Sunday school teacher at St. Pete'rs United Church of Christ. In 1950's she was a Brownie Troup leader In 1960's she was a den mother. Past member, of the former VFW Auxiliary Former member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Pine Grove Member, 25th Worthy Matron in 1948-49 of the Mary E. Moore chapter #372, Order of the Eastern Star. Member, Past Matrons of Mary E. Moore Chapter #372 Member, Schuylkill Valley Past Matrons and the White Shrine. She and her family were ambulance dispatchers in the Pine Grove area until Schuylkill Co. too over. Co-owner and operator of Snyder's Furniture Store, Pine Grove Assisted the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove. Survivors: Daughter Joanne M. Hoffman, Pine Grove Daughter Dianne S. Zimmerman, Pine Grove Son Henry G. Snyder, Maryland 4 granddaughters 3 great-granddaughters sister Mary Beck, Pine Grove nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sister Anna Beck A Great-granddaughter Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Apr 27, 2002 Clarence A. Burke, age 71 b. Jun 4, 1930 Flint Hill, VA d. Apr 26, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Dorothy E. (nee Schwear) Burke for 46 years. S/o late George B. & Mollie (nee Fineham) Burke Retired in 1985 from McQuate Trucking, Bethel, where he was a driver U. S. Army Veteran. Survivors: Son Steve A. Burke, Lebanon Daughter Sandra K., w/o Charles Agee Jr., Middletown Brother Eppa Burke, Virginia 5 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 27, 2002 Herman S. Krick Sr., age 89 b. Jul 12, 1912 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 24, 2002 North Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o Blodwyn (nee Wolfgang) Krick s/o late Ellen M. Grimes and Coble Wilson Krick Label controller at Whitmoyer Laboratories until his retirement in 1977. Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Abram Treichler Masonic Lodge #682 Member, National Pencil Collector Society Survivors: Son Lawrence Robert Krick, Chicago IL Son Herman S. Jr., h/o Patricia Ann Krick, Lebanon Brother George Grimes, Bradenton FL Brother Martin L., h/o Grace Grimes, Rockville MD Sister Lucille Stover, North Carolina 2 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Wife Evelyn (nee Page) Krick Daughter Cheryl Ann Krick Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 27, 2002 Margarita Figueroa Velazquez, age 75 b. May 21, 1926 Puerto Rico d. Apr 26, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Miguel Adorno d/o late Juan & Josefa (nee Velazquez) Figueroa Survivors: 10 children: Son Wilfredo Adorno, Lebanon Son Ramon Adorno, Lebanon Son Angel David Adorno, Lebanon Son Miguel Adorno, New Jersey Son William Bonnet, NY Son Pedro Juan, Puerto Rico Son Tamara Adnorno, Puerto Rico Daughter Margarita Adorno, Philadelphia Daughter Blanca Adorno, Connecticut Daughter Aracelis Adorno, NJ Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 27, 2002 Russell G. Brandt, age 78 b. Aug 11, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 26, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o Lucille A. (nee Wolfe) Brandt, who he was married 54 years. S/o Samuel & Edna (nee Snyder) Brandt Equipment specialist supervisor at Mechanicsburg Navy Depot Prior to that worked at Olmsted Air Force Base, Middletown Army Air Corp. during WW2 1941 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon, where he was orchestra leader Member, National Association of Retired Persons Member, Monday Morning Seniors Bowling League at Cedar Lanes Member, Thursday evening Valley Bowling League at Palmyra Bowling Center Survivors: Daughter Lucille E., w/o Stephen Powell, Palmyra Daughter Darleen M., w/o Henry Smith, Palmyra Brother Harold Brandt, Lebanon 3 grandchildren Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 27, 2002 Vera W. (nee Warner) Adams, age 80 b. no date listed New Haven, CT d. Apr 25, 2002 Wernersville, Berks Co. PA w/o Rev. Garnet O. Adams d/o late Russell G. & Vera (nee Chandler) Warner 1938 Graduate of New Haven H. S. 1942 Graduate of Wellesley College Worked as a research chemist at Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster 1942 Ð 1946 Head supervisor at Bethany Children's Home, Womelsdorf 1954 Ð 1983. Volunteer tax preparer at Senior Center in Berks Co. area. Member, First United Church of Christ, Reading Past President Reading's Wellesley Club Past President of Class 1942's Wellesley College Alumni Association Member, Berks Col. Women's Golf Association Member, Womelsdorf women's club. Played the violin Member, Berks Co. Senior Orchestra Also played for the Pit orchestra at Conrad Weiser H. S. and for the Conrad Weiser 76ers. Survivors: Son Russell W. Adams, Bern Twp. Son John T. Adams, Cumru Twp. Son Gar W. Adams, Honduras Son Tim P. Adams, Wasilla, Alaska Daughter Betsy A. Adams, Jefferson Twp. 2 granddaughters burial location is not listed!!! Apr 27, 2002 Harry W. Smith, age 80 b. Jan 5, 1922 Louisa Co. VA d. Apr 25, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Hazel E. (nee Gibson) Smith s/o late Casper E. & Mamie (nee Hottinger) Smith retired mechanic from the former Mechanicsburg Naval Depot. Member, National Association of Federal Retirees Member, Palmyra American Legion Army Veteranof WW2, in which he received 2 bronze stars. Survivors: Son Monte Smith, Palmyra Daughter Wanda S. Elliott, Palmyra Brother William Smith, Sarasota FL Brother Charles E. Smith, Louisa VA Brother Benjamin Smith, Myerstown 3 grandchildren burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa VA Apr 27, 2002 Mary E. "Molly" (nee White) Yoder, age 88 b. Oct 14, 1913 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 26, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Frederick Clayton Yoder, who died Apr 12, 1971 d/o late Nora Peters White & George T.B. White. Retired practical nurse from Kensington Hospital, Philadelphia Member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lebanon, where she sang in the choir. 1931 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. survivors: Sister Evelyn, w/o James D. McGowan, Lebanon Sister Betty White, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brother George L. White Burial: Kochenderfer's "Zion" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Apr 28, 2002 Anna R. (nee Brinkman) Johnson, age 77 b. Apr 25, 1925 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Apr 26, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o William H. Johnson, to whom she was married 41 years. S/o late Fred and Reba (nee Hall) Brinkman Worshipped in the Catholic faith Member, American Quarter Horse Association. Horse enthusiast, faving 4 quarter horses and winning a number of horse shows throughout The Mid-Atlantic states Survivors: Son Thomas, h/o Tracy Antonovich, Wasilla, Alaska Sister Dorothy Bilbrough, Philadelphia 2 grandsons burial: Birdsboro Cemetery, Birdsboro PA Apr 28, 2002 Charles G. Sites, age 60 b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 27, 2002 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mary G. (nee Gettle) Sites. S/o late Carl J. & Susan (nee Schrope) Sites. Employed for 38 years by North American Refactories, Newmanstown, retiring last year. Survivors: Son Richard C. Sites, Newmanstown Son Kevin S. Sites, Richland Daughter Linda G. Rich, Madison NJ Brother Ray C. Sites, Lititz Sister Arlene Layser, Myerstown 6 grandchildren burial: location is not listed!!!! Apr 28, 2002 Barbara A. (nee Hainly) Wolfe, age 64 b. Jan 9, 1938 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co PA d. Apr 27, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o John H. Wolfe Sr. d/o late Warren J. & Mary Louise (nee Douple) Hainly Retired garment worker, having worked for S & M Dress & Everite Knitting Mills Attended Rocherty United Methodist Church Member, Ladies Auxiliary of Chemical Fire Co., Lebanon Former Member, Central Democratic Club 1956 Graduate of South Lebanon H. S. Survivors: Daughter Donna Marie Wolfe, Lebanon Daughter Debra Marie, w/o Robert Cool, Falls Church, VA Son John H. Wolfe III, Greencastle Son Warren E., h/o Sandra Wolfe, Ft Leonard Wood MO Son Dennis L., h/o Tami Wolfe, Lebanon 11 grandchildren Sister Laura Mae, w/o Gordon Ebright, Mt. Gretna Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 28, 2002 Frederick C. Forry, age 85 b. Sep 24, 1916 Richland, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 26, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Esther (nee Keeney) Forry h/o late Bertha M. (nee Wetzel) Forry, who died Apr 12, 1992 s/o late Joseph L. & Sallie E. (nee Risser) Forry. Truck driver for Quaker Alloy in Myerstown for many years until his retirement Survivors: Sister Alice May, Lebanon Sister Joan, w/o James Zidik, Richland Brother George Forry, Richland Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Olive Geiss, May Schott and Laura Klopp Burial location is not listed! Apr 29, 2002 Louise A. "Weez" (nee Troutman) Leino, age 51 b. Aug 2, 1950 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 27, 2002 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o William G. Leino, to whom she was married 30 years Aug 2001. D/o Leroy P. & Grace E. Troutman Certified nursing assistant. Elementary school teacher for 20 years in the Lebanon School District Earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Millersville State College Masters degree in education from Millersville University Worshipped at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, Lititz Survivors: Sister Gloria J. Colombo, Stockton NJ Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, E. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 29, 2002 Ida Virginia (nee Filbert) Reed, age 85 b. Oct 3, 1916 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. apr 28, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Marvin J. Reed, who died Nov 22, 1979 d/o late Frank & Ida Virginia Filbert Graduate of Pine Grove H. S. Employed 34 years as a trimmer at the former Summit Station Mfg, Pine Grove Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. Survivors: Daughter Nancy C. Wenrich, Pine Grove 3 grandchildren a great-grandson burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Apr 29, 2002 Beecher B. Bowman, age 87 b. date not listed Orangeville, PA d. Apr 26, 2002 Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Dorothy (nee Chapman) Bowman, who died 1986 s/o late William S. & Beulah (nee Robbins) Bowman Retired in 1973 from the Marine Corp. Supply Center in Philadelphia 1951 Ð 1966 employed as inspector at the former Olmsted Air Force Base Served in the Army Air Copr during WW2 He piloted his own airplane Member, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association since 1947. Member, Orangeville United Methodist Church. Survivors: Nieces and nephews He was the last of his immediate family. burial: Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 29, 2002 Madeline J. (nee Hilton) Shalters, age 76 b. date not listed Broken Bow, Nebraska d. Apr 28, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Clarence R. Shalters d/o late Lawrence E. & Randa (nee Kneudson) Hilton Member, Trinity United Church of Christ, Rehrersburg Member, Stouchsburg Sportmen's Club Home maker Survivors: Son Lawrence Shalters, Shoemakersville Son Gene Shalters, Tulpehocken Twp. Son John Shalters, Womelsdorf Daughter Dianne E. Stites, Womelsdorf Daughter Alice M. Merkel, Robesonia Daughter Randa Hartranft, Richland Brother Bernard Hilton, Colorado Brother Lawrence Hilton, Montana Sister Alice Shepherd, Colorado 14 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren burial: United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rehrersburg, Berks Co. PA Apr 30, 2002 Philip C. Hanford Jr., age 78 b. Jul 17, 1923 Millville NJ d. Apr 29, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Betty Jeanne Turgeon s/o late Philip C. & Ella (nee Skinner) Hanford 1949 Graduate of Leigh University WW2 veteran, serving with Headquarters Co. 222nd Infantry, 2nd battalion, in Central Europe And Rhineland. Awarded European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal & Ribbon w/2 bronze stars Bronze Star Medical, Good Conduct Medal, WW2 Victory Medal and Ribbon, and the American Campaign Medal and Ribbon. Retired in 1978 as a contract management engineer PA Dept of Transportation Lifetime member, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Lebanon, he served as the beadle and Usher and also taped worship services for the homebound. Survivors: Step-daughter Judge Jeannie Turgeon, w/o Luther E. Milspaw Jr., Harrisburg Brother John R., h/o Pricilla Hanford, Paradise CA Brother Dr. Peter V., h/o Jean Hanford, Paradise CA Sister Margaret, w/o Jay Joslin, Mt. Sterling, OH 3 step-grandchildren 12 nieces and nephews 21 great-nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Pamela A. Lawrence Burial: Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 30, 2002 Sarah E. (nee McNaughton) Heim, age 93 b. date not provided Millerstown, Perry Co. PA d. Apr 29, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late David K. Heim parents are not listed! Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Grantville Member, Lutheran Church Women Member, Arema Chapter 192 Order of Eastern Star Survivors: Daughter Yvonne L. Cody, Harrisburg Daughter Sally Ann Benney, East Norriton Son David E. Heim, Pottstown Sister Florence Smith Sister Alda Gelbaugh Sister Pearl Kaufman Sister Jane Good Sister Nancy Johnson Brother Frank McNaughton Brother Joseph McNaughton 7 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren burial: Green Memorial Park, Camp Hill, Cumberland Co. PA Apr 30, 2002 Ethel E. (nee O'Neal) Bray, age 83 b. Apr 9, 1929 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 22, 2002 Saddlebrook, Arizona d/o late Edward & Anna (nee Etter) O'Neal Retired from the wrapping department of Hershey Foods after 30 years of service. Member, Campbelltown United Methodist Church Member, Order of Eastern Star, Palmyra Chapter 402. Survivors: Son William C. Jr., h/o Faye Bray, Palmyra Daughter Janet E., w/o Milan Gerasinovich, Palmyra Daughter Sandra L., w/o Frank L. Wolfersberger, Palmyra 2 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Apr 30, 2002 Beatrice A. (nee Scharneck) Ebright, age 79 b. Apr 12, 1923 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Apr 28, 2002 Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late George R. Ebright d/o late Robert P. & Clara (nee Barnhard) Scharneck Secretary in the Exeter Twp, Berks Co. Tax Office for 25 years. Member, Central United Methodist church, Reading Volunteered for many years with the Reading Easter Seals 1940 Graduate of Reading H. S. survivors: Son Timothy, h/o Robbin Ebright, Tampa FL 4 grandchildren 1 great-grandson Preceded in death by: Son Thomas R. Ebright Burial: Spies Church Cemetery, city and county location unknown Apr 30, 2002 Anna E. (nee Gettle) Allwein, age 81 b. Oct 6, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 29, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Francis A. Allwein d/o late Samuel W. & Susan L. (nee Bombgardner) Gettle Employed as a spreader at Demford Mfg Co. Member, St. Mark's United church of Christ, Lebanon And its Sewing Circle Member, Independent & Ebenezer Fire Co.'s Member, Lebanon Co. Firemen's Ladies' Auxiliaries Member, Lebanon Senior Center Active volunteer with many local organizations Enjoyed sewing, crocheting and playing pinochle. Survivors: Granddaughter Lorrie Jones, w/o Gerald Kutz, Kansas City MO 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Marlin Jones Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Apr 30, 2002 William L. Snader, age 85 b. date not listed. Lebanon, Lebanon Co. Pa d. Apr 27, 2002 Cherry Hill NJ h/o Mae J. (nee Wartluft) Snader, to whom he was married 49 years. Parents are not listed! Time keeper at the Lebanon Steel Foundry for 40 years Lifelong member, Hebron United Methodist Church, Lebanon, where he sang in the choir. Served in the Army in Europe during WW2 Member, Annville American Legion Survivors: Son William P., h/o Lourdes Snader, Cherry Hill NJ A Granddaughter Burial: St. Paul's United Methodist Cemetery, Terre Hill, Lancaster Co. PA Apr 30, 2002 Robert E. Beuchler, age 80 b. Jun 31, 1921 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Apr 28, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Christine A. (nee Houser) Beuchler, w/whom he celebrated 56 years on Apr 21, 2002 s/o late Clayton & Annie (nee Stahl) Beuchler Retired machinst for Dechert Dynamics Corp., Palmyra 1940 Graduate of Fredericksburg H. S. Army Air Force veteran of WW2, serving in Italy and Africa as a automatic pilot mechanic. Member, Palm Lutheran Church, Palmyra, and its chapel Sunday school class Member, Polka Pals of Lebanon Member, AARP Member, Lebanon Senior Cititzens, and its exercise class Member, Friendship Fire Co. Life Member, Shellsville VFW Survivors: Son Richard A. Beuchler, Lancaster Daughter Anne, w/o Frederick Carpenter, Palmyra 2 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews He was the last of his immediate family. Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Apr 30, 2002 Earl V. "Jim" Schaeffer, age 84 b. Jun 11, 1917 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 29, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Merle E. (nee Crouse) Schaeffer, to whom he was married 63 years Feb. 18, 2002. S/o late Robert B. & mary (nee Suter) Schaeffer 1935 Graduate of Myerstown H. S. Attended Bauer Business College, Lebanon Worked for Harry Lehman 1935 Ð 1945, doing glasswork and brick laying. Owner-operator of Schaeffer Glass Co., State College for 25 years and also Schaeffer Glass Co In Myerstown 1945 Ð 1960, retiring in 1985. Member, Myerstown Church of the Brethren Member, Myerstown/Elco Rotary Club for 52 years. Life member, Myerstown Rod & Gun Club He served on the Elco School Board when the current high school building was constructed. 1935, he received an Eagle Scout award. Enjoyed inventing and working with stained glass, fishing, hunting and pinochle. Survivors: Daughter Rev. Judy, w/o Dale Kehler, Walnutport Daughter Doris, w/o I. Donald Chapman, Sunbury Son Rodney Schaeffer, Myerstown Sister Kathryn Rittle, Palmyra Brother Robert B., h/o Kathryn Schaeffer, Myerstown 6 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA