Obits: Mar 2002 [partial]: 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: 04/27/2002 INDEX in order listed Mar 1, 2002 Ruth M. (nee Lesher) Harnish, age 82 Mar 1, 2002 George G. Sease Jr., age 74 Mar 1, 2002 Janet Emsweiler, age 71 Mar 1, 2002 Richard R. Troutman, age 87 Mar 1, 2002 Calvin Wonders, age 90 Mar 1, 2002 Roy B. Seabold, age 82 Mar 1, 2002 John F. Bender, age 79 Mar 1, 2002 Ella S. (nee Reedy) Hassler, age 87 Mar 1, 2002 Esthmer Jennings "E.J." Hazen, age 95 Mar 1, 2002 Raymond w. Burkholder, age 76 Mar 1, 2002 Lillian S. (nee Schlappich) Kissling Boyer, age 83 Mar 2, 2002 Barbara J. "Barb" (nee Blatt) Warren, age 61 Mar 2, 2002 Cheyenne Joy Barnhart, stillborn Mar 2, 2002 Verna M. (nee Snavely) Armstrong, age 83 Mar 3, 2002 Mae A. (nee Eccles-Hauer) Messner, age 73 Mar 3, 2002 Emanuel G. "Manny" Yeagley, age 87 Mar 3, 2002 June E. (nee Bennetch) Kintzer Houser, age 78 Mar 3, 2002 Beth Ann (nee Principe) Baker, age 35 Mar 3, 2002 Kerry L. Kapp, age 55 Mar 3, 2002 Eugene A. Derfler, age 63 Mar 3, 2002 Arlene (nee Hoffman) Pennypacker, age 80 Mar 3, 2002 Elizabeth K. (nee Matjasic) Ritter, age 81 Mar 4, 2002 Mae E. (nee Zerbe) Minnich, age 97 Mar 4, 2002 Hilda Mae (nee Leibig) Snyder, age 89 Mar 4, 2002 Leona May (nee Hay) Bowman, age 90 Mar 4, 2002 Harry B. Stickler, age 77 Mar 4, 2002 Alma E. (nee Hernley) Stoessel, age 81 Mar 4, 2002 Dennis N. George, age 45 Mar 4, 2002 Eva M. (nee Gettle) Kohr, age 87 Mar 4, 2002 Frieda M. (nee Browning) Snyder, age 85 Mar 5, 2002 Gordon W. Kidder, age 88 Mar 5, 2002 Maude Irene (nee Maurer) Scheib, age 93 Mar 5, 2002 Clarence E. Crist, age 94 Mar 5, 2002 Evelyn Cynthia Shroff, age 90 Mar 5, 2002 Kevin B. Bechtel, age 35 Mar 5, 2002 Marian K. (nee Kramer) Reeder, age 97 Mar 5, 2002 Daniel H. Fackler, age 89 Mar 5, 2002 Allen S. Kercher, age 94 Mar 5, 2002 Leonard C. LoPinto, age 77 Mar 5, 2002 Marjorie E. (nee Richards) Buckwalter, age 78 Mar 6, 2002 Erma H. Hoffman, age 96 Mar 6, 2002 Claire M. (nee Early) Peiffer, age 86 Mar 6, 2002 Daniel H. Fackler, age 89 Mar 7, 2002 John H. Gilmer Sr., age 71 Mar 7, 2002 Winifred K. (nee Klose) Mowery, age 86 Mar 7, 2002 Pauline "Polly" Sherman, age 75 Mar 7, 2002 Mia Jennifer Moyer, age stillborn Mar 7, 2002 Lucille H. Posey, age 77 Mar 8, 2002 Mary A. (nee Becker) Sherman, age 92 Mar 8, 2002 Mildred S. Wagner, age 83 Mar 8, 2002 Ansan F. Bashore, age 95 Mar 8, 2002 Lucina B. (nee Behm) Rabold, age 78 Mar 8, 2002 Katherine A. "Kay" (nee Shine) Beck, age 67 Mar 8, 2002 Jean C. (nee Simpson) Schmidt, age 89 Mar 8, 2002 Irene S. (nee Seaman) Rhoads, age 73 Mar 8, 2002 Nancy A. (nee Shotsberger) Garrett, age 72 Mar 9, 2002 Dolores J. (nee Fuentes) Chmura, age 64 Mar 9, 2002 Ralph P. Carpenter, age 64 Mar 9, 2002 Pauline A. (nee Dressle) Baum, age 89 Mar 9, 2002 Rea Kenneth Fritz, age 92 Mar 9, 2002 Wanda M. (nee Arndt) Wesling, age 51 Mar 9, 2002 Paul R. Horst, age 89 Mar 10, 2002 Edna B. (nee Reichard) Brandt, age 82 Mar 10, 2002 Alice E. (nee Hoover) Rutter, age 88 Mar 10, 2002 Dorothy M. (nee Haugh) Carpenter, age 82 Mar 10, 2002 Pauline (nee Dauber) Lilly, age 94 Mar 10, 2002 Valentino R. Bernardo, age 70 Mar 10, 2002 Mary J. (nee Blouch) Fitterer, age 97 Mar 10, 2002 Helen B. (nee Bachman) Houch, age 90 Mar 10, 2002 John Kobiernicki III, age 50 Mar 11, 2002 Ruth M. Shugars, age 82 Mar 11, 2002 Hansi R. (nee Reidel) Prinsen, age 80 Mar 11, 2002 Hazel I. (nee Hesser) Spittler, age 99 Mar 11, 2002 Louella M. (nee Smith) Grostefon, age 90 Mar 11, 2002 Violet Irene (nee Noll) Smith, age 79 Mar 12, 2002 Kathryn E. (nee Gerhart) Sweigart, age 92 Mar 12, 2002 Alice E. (nee Hoover) Rutter, age 88 Mar 12, 2002 Fern A. (nee Funck) Orehek, age 71 Mar 12, 2002 Virigina I. (nee Bauserman) Crum, age 72 Mar 12, 2002 Russell D. Houtz, age 78 Mar 12, 2002 Violet I. (nee Kreiser) Derr, age 88 Mar 12, 2002 Dennis D. Wolfe, age 48 Mar 12, 2002 Jack Brod, age 82 Mar 12, 2002 Laura M. (nee Hackenburg) Labe, age 39 Mar 12, 2002 Sarah (nee Genay) Hartlieb, age 86 Mar 12, 2002 Christine H. (nee Dissinger) Horne, age 74 Mar 13, 2002 Edward E. Thomas, age 71 Mar 13, 2002 John D. "Rip" Emerich, age 79 Mar 13, 2002 Susanna C. (nee Steiner) Klopp, age 94 Mar 14, 2002 Iva A. (nee Parker) Pence, age 77 Mar 14, 2002 Mary E. (nee Strickler) Gosch, age 89 Mar 14, 2002 Anna C. (nee Kish) Paul, age 87 Mar 15, 2002 John D. "Rip" Emerich, age 79 Mar 15, 2002 Irene M. (nee Brown) Gerber, age 71 Mar 15, 2002 Monroe R. Schaeffer, age 85 Mar 15, 2002 Anna H. Zimmerman, age 90 Mar 15, 2002 Sallie E. (nee White) Royer, age 108 Mar 15, 2002 Elizabeth E. (nee Miller) College, age 88 Mar 15, 2002 Maude R. (nee Risser) Dissinger, age 97 Mar 15, 2002 Christine Elizabeth Kambakis, 26 days old Mar 16, 2002 Myrtle I. (nee Hess) Bomberger, age 89 Mar 17, 2002 Kathryn F. Zanic, age 78 Mar 17, 2002 Myrtle I. (nee Hess) Bomberger, age 89 Mar 18, 2002 Dorothy Mae Reed, age 83 Mar 18, 2002 Michael A. Bruder, age 67 Mar 18, 2002 Lucille E. (nee Erdley) Wertz, age 74 Mar 18, 2002 John P. Connell, age 84 Mar 18, 2002 Charles Haag Jr., age 93 Mar 18, 2002 Charles L. Killian Sr., age 75 Mar 18, 2002 Earnest A. Meily Sr., age 80 Mar 19, 2002 Charles L. Killian Sr., age 75 Mar 19, 2002 Ruth E. (nee Keller) Blessing, age 86 Mar 19, 2002 Warren G. Kurtz, age 84 Mar 19, 2002 Tyrus R. "Ty" Hippert Sr., age 90 Mar 19, 2002 Marvin E. Mease, age 74 Mar 20, 2002 Ronald L. Shutter, age 65 Mar 20, 2002 Robert C. Witmer, age 66 Mar 21, 2002 Hilda I. (nee Houtz) Groff, age 80 Mar 21, 2002 Pauline M. (nee Moehler) Long, age 88 Mar 21, 2002 James C. Nash, age 76 Mar 21, 2002 Theresa J. (nee Shimshock) Rhen, age 90 Mar 22, 2002 Esther A. (nee Sattazahn) Deiter, age 81 Mar 22, 2002 Earl "Whitey" A. Salem, age 82 Mar 22, 2002 Grace E. (nee Mell) Lobb Russell, age 92 Mar 22, 2002 Margaret "Mickey" (nee Bender) Reilly, age 82 Mar 22, 2002 Kathryn B. "Kitty" (nee Brubaker) Kurtz, age 90 Mar 22, 2002 Richard K. Embich, age 84 Mar 22, 2002 Dr. George A. Keck, age 73 Mar 23, 2002 Dorothy A. (nee Hoover) Allen, age 90 Mar 23, 2002 Mary M. (nee Merkey) Loser, age 95 Mar 24, 2002 Grace E. (nee Field) Wolfe, age 86 Mar 24, 2002 Esther (nee Kreider) Kline, age 81 Mar 24, 2002 Perry L. Meyer, age 88 Mar 24, 2002 Gretchen G. (nee Gruber) Kane, age 51 Mar 25, 2002 Rebecca M. (nee Swope) Kistler, age 93 Mar 25, 2002 Wendy Lee (nee Meyer) Heck, age 39 Mar 25, 2002 George A. DeLong, age 79 Mar 25, 2002 Frederick J. Wilhelm, age 86 Mar 25, 2002 George R. "Chady" Chadwick Sr., age 73 Mar 25, 2002 Violet L. "Chic" (nee Wrublewski) Weirich, age 84 Mar 26, 2002 Milton H. McFalls, age 86 Mar 26, 2002 Elsie C. (nee Ebbeson) Honafius, age 89 Mar 26, 2002 Gordon D. Willis, age 81 Mar 26, 2002 Gerald L. Boyer, Sr., age 61 Mar 26, 2002 Ethel M. (nee Peiffer) Miller, age 82 Mar 26, 2002 Caroline (nee Heckler) Keller Stott, age 83 Mar 26, 2002 Frank A. Kulikosky, age 83 Mar 26, 2002 Albert C. Romualdi, age 84 Mar 26, 2002 Perry L. Meyer, age 88 Mar 28, 2002 Archie Battistelli, age 88 Mar 28, 2002 Ruth C. (nee Bender) Todd, age 77 Mar 28, 2002 Lloyd R. Darkes, age 83 Mar 28, 2002 Nora R. (nee Kalbach) Yingst, age 82 Mar 28, 2002 Richard R. Shucker, age 65 Mar 28, 2002 Beverly J. (nee Laureno) Bosso, age 70 Mar 30, 2002 James R. Koller, age 95 Mar 30, 2002 Clayton E. Shaeffer, age 86 Mar 30, 2002 Kaycie Lynn Kuhnert, stillborn Mar 30, 2002 Dorothy J. (nee Zolner) Smith, age 84 Mar 30, 2002 Terry L. Miller Sr., age 46 Mar 30, 2002 Mary (nee Eckert) Greenawalt, age 89 Mar 1, 2002 Ruth M. (nee Lesher) Harnish, age 82 b. Dec 23, 1919 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 28, 2002 Myerstown, PA w/o Walter T. Harnish, w/whom she would have celebrated 64 years on April 16, 2002 d/o late Guy M. & Sarah L. (nee Keener) Lesher 1937 Myerstown H. S. retired from Mark Hershey in Lebanon, where she had worked for 7 years. Member, Tulpehocken United Church of Christ, Richland Enjoyed cooking and reading. Survivors: DaughterMary Ann, w/o Barry Lutz, Bethel Daughter Shirley M., w/o Robert E. Miller, Stouchsburg Daughter Nancy, w/o Edgard Keyser, Marysville DaughterMarie, w/o Donald Lutz, Robesonia Son Guy T., h/o Carol Harnish, Lebanon 18 grandchildren 26 great-grandchildren a great-great grandson Preceded in death by: Son James Robert Harnish, who died in 1970 Burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, PA Mar 1, 2002 George G. Sease Jr., age 74 b. Mar 17, 1927 Steelton, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 27, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late George G. Sr. & Clara J. (nee Wagaman) Sease Retired from the U. S. Army. Survivors: Sister Dorthea Mae, w/o John Amsbaugh Sr., Elizabethtown Number of nieces and nephews Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 1, 2002 Janet Emsweiler, age 71 b. Aug 31, 1930 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 27, 2002 Lebanon PA d/o late Ivan & G. Harriet (nee Steckbeck) Emsweiler Survivors: Sister Joan Wise, Middletown Sister Veronica Palkovic, Fredericksburg Brother James Emsweiler, Mountville Several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles Preceded in death by: Sister Barbara Ann Emsweiler Brothers Bruce and John Emsweiler Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 1, 2002 Richard R. Troutman, age 87 b. Nov 5, 1914 Marion Township, Berks Co. PA d. Feb 27, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Helen (Oxenreider) Troutman, who died Nov 5, 1953 h/o late Catherine M. (nee Weik) Troutman, who died Jun 27, 1998 s/o late Lloyd & Gertrude (nee Berger) Troutman Retired from Millard Stone Quarry, Annville, where he had worked for many years. Member, Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Member, Mt. Aetna Lion Club Member, Marion Senior Cititzens Member, Grundsau Lodsch No. 17, Myerstown Past Member, Red Rose Pony Club, Lancaster Survivors: Son Gerald, h/o Annamae Troutman, Mt. Aetna Step-son Raymond, h/o L. Dawn Frantz, Schaefferstown Step-dau Faye Zeigler, Newmanstown Step-dau Sharon, w/o Calvin Zerbe, Bernville Sister Grace, w/o Mahlon Deamer, Robesonia 13 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Sally Nye Brother George Troutman, who died in 2000. Burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, PA Mar 1, 2002 Calvin Wonders, age 90 b. Dec 25, 1911 Shippensburg, PA d. Feb 25, 2002 Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA h/o Janet L. (nee Fry) Wonders, to whom he was married 58 years on Jun 1, 2001. S/o late Harry Carl & Flo (nee Baker) Wonders 1930 Graduate from Shippensburg H.S. Member, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newville Member, Eagles Member, American Legion and VFW Lifetime member, White Circle Served in WW2 as a sergeant in the 1110th Signal corps, Army Air Corp. While serving in the Army, he was awarded the European Africian Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars. After returning home from the service: Empoyed at the U-Wana-Wash-Frock, Newville, where he had worked for 45 years, retired 1978, continuing to work part-time for several years. Lived in Newville his entire married life until moving to Shippensburg in Oct 2000. Survivors: Son Robert L. Wonders, Newville Son Bradley A. Wonders, Newville Son Bryan C. Wonders, Newville Son William F. Wonders, Carlisle Son Calvin L. Wonders Jr., Florida Daughter Barbara J. Harglerode, Shippensburg Daughter Beth A. Boltz, Jonestown Daughter Norma Jean Baker, Mechanicsburg 9 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers William Wonders, Shippensburg and Harold Wonders, California Burial: Middle Spring Cemetery, city unknown. Mar 1, 2002 Roy B. Seabold, age 82 b. May 7, 1919 Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 26, 2002 Washington PA h/o late Lucille L. (Missimer) Seabold s/o late Albert & Mabel (nee Brewer) Seabold Machinist as Kercher Machine Works, Lebanon Member, St. James Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Dawn Seabold, Washington PA Sister Marie Risser, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brother Robert Seabold Sister Magdalene Weltmer Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 1, 2002 John F. Bender, age 79 b. Nov 19, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 27, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o late Bernice D. (nee Daullary) Bender, who died in July 2001 s/o late John H. & Anna (nee Horn) Bender Retired employee of Met-Ed, where he was a safety director Member, St. Mary's Church Survivors: Daughter Diona, w/o Don Snivley Daughter Dolores, w/o Greg Lessig Sister Helen Kleiser Sister Anna Synder Sister Joan Lingle 2 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 1, 2002 Ella S. (nee Reedy) Hassler, age 87 b. Aug 25, 1914 Spring Twp., Berks Co. PA d. Feb 28, 2002 Reading, Berks Co. PA w/o late Richard Hassler Jr., who died in 1976 d/o late Herbert A. & Sallie L. (nee Noecker) Reedy Employed by the former Wenton Shoe Co., Bernville, as a machine operator for more than 25 Years retiring in 1979 Member, St. Thomas United Church of Christ, Bernville Life Member, Mt Pleasant Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, Bernville Survivors: Son Richard H., h/o Joyce E. Hassler, Robesonia Son Martin J., h/o Marlene B. Hassler, Morgantown Son Carl K., h/o Dawn M. Hassler, Myerstown Daughter Betty C., w/o Larry G. Bashore, Robesonia Sister Verna Bertram, Landingville Sister Betty Schaeffer, Landingville 8 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son William D. Hassler Grandson Scott R. Hassler, who died Jun 13, 1995. Burial: Sinking Spring Cemetery, Reading, Berks Co. PA Mar 1, 2002 Esthmer Jennings "E.J." Hazen, age 95 b. Oct 26 1906 Terre Haute, IN d. Feb 27, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Mary Francella (nee Tohill) Hazen s/o late Sylvester & Lola (nee Arbogast) Hazen. 1928 Graduate of University of Illinois Retired from PPG Industries after serving as a ceramic engineer and later becoming plant manager of the Ford City PPG Glass Plant. He ended his career as the manager of management development for PPG industries, Pittsburgh, retiring in 1971. Member, Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, and elder of the Presbyterian Church Member, Rotarian in the Kittanning Member, Southern Lebanon Co. Rotary Club Member, American Ceramic Society Member, American Institue of Ceramic Engeineers Past Council President and executive Board member, Moraine Trails USA Former Member, Armstrong County Planning and Zoning Commission Member, Armstrong Area Redevelopment Counsil Past Trustee, Kittanning YMCA Former member and past president of the Executive Board of the Armstrong Co. Memorial Hospital Former Presdient and director of Armstrong Co. United Way Fund. Survivors: Daughter Patricia H., w/o Paul L. Querry, Hummelstown Son Robert E., h/ Faye S. Hazen, Wichita Falls, TX 4 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Wayne Hazen and Leland Hazen Sisters Anabel Hazen and Thelma Hazen Burial: Cemetery name no provided. Only the city: Villa Grove, Illinois Mar 1, 2002 Raymond w. Burkholder, age 76 b. date not listed East Earl Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 26, 2002 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Ada Mae (nee Kurtz) Burkholder, to whom he was married 55 years on Feb 23, 2002. S/o late Micheal & Emma (nee Weaver) Burkholder Dairy farmer in Clay Township for 40 years until his retirement in 1981. Member, Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference Survivors: Son Lester K., h/o Edna Faye (nee Martin) Burkholder, Fredericksburg Son Raymond K., h/o Naomi (nee High) Burkholder, St. Georges, Grenada Son Larry L., h/o Vanita (Weaver) Burkholder, Goshen IN Daughter Ruth Ann, w/o Raymond E. Weaver, Lititz Brother Melvin W., h/o Emma (nee Weaver) Burkholder, Ephrata Brother M. Lloyd, h/o Anna Mary (nee Martin) Burkholder, Lebanon Brother Titus W., h/o Anna (nee Sensenig) Burkholder, Gordonville Brother Weaver W., h/o Mabel (nee Snyder) Burkholder, Akron PA Brother John W., h/o Alverta (nee Rutt) Burkholder, East Earl Brother Leon W., h/o Vera (nee Nolt) Burkholder, New Holland Brother Frank W., h/o Eva (nee Good) Burkholder, East Earl Sister Arlene W., w/o Melvin Z. Horst, Lincoln University Step-mother Anna H. Burkholder, East Earl Step-brother Noah R. Martin, East Earl Step-sisterMary R., w/o John David Martin, Churchtown Step-sister Ruth R., w/o charles Wanner, Naveron 17 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren burial: Meadow Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery, Littiz Mar 1, 2002 Lillian S. (nee Schlappich) Kissling Boyer, age 83 b. Sep 14, 1918 Bernville, Berks Co. PA d. Feb 27, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John Kissling w/o late Floyd W. Boyer, who died Nov 6, 1991 d/o late Willaim & Florence Schlappich. Retired sales clerk from Boscov's and JC Penney Stores in Lebanon Member, Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona Survivors: Son William L., h/o Kathy Kissling, Lebanon Sister Mollie Lutz, Wernersville Sister Mary Ann Schade, Hamburg 2 grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. Burial: Iona "Fairview" Cemetery, Iona, PA Mar 2, 2002 Barbara J. "Barb" (nee Blatt) Warren, age 61 b. Apr 13, 1940 Robesonia, Berks Co. PA d. Feb 28, 2002 Bethel, PA w/o Lester Warren, to whom she was married 44 years. D/o late Paul U. & Mabel (nee Bashore) Blatt Worked at her husband's service station, Warren's Exxon in Bethel. Member, Church of the Living Christ, Monroe Valley Enjoyed crafts, gardening and created specialty cakes. Survivors: Daughter Bonnie S. Smith, w/o Karl, Frystown Sister Pauline Reedy, Lebanon Sister Linda Fenstermacher, w/o Barry, Womelsdorf Brother Charles Blatt, Mt. Aetna Brother Ronald Blatt, h/o Linda, Myerstown Brother Ray Blatt, Jonestown Brother Jerry Blatt, h/o Jo Ann, Myerstown Half-bro Vernon Hippert, h/o Vivian, Richland 2 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Ricky Warren Burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, PA Mar 2, 2002 Cheyenne Joy Barnhart, stillborn b. Feb 27, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 27, 2002 Lebanon PA d/o Tony & Stephanie (nee Heisey) Barnhart Survivors: Maternal Grandparents Jay & Karen (nee Long) Heisey, Manheim Paternal Grandfather Dean Barnhart, Annville Paternal Grandmother Susan (nee Phillips) Barnhart, Lebanon Paternal Great-Grandparents Jacob & Beulah Long, Annville Maternal Grandparents Martin & Mary Ellen Heisey, Manheim Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 2, 2002 Verna M. (nee Snavely) Armstrong, age 83 b. Sep 4, 1918 Ebenezer, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 1, 2002 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harvey N. Armstrong d/o late Jacob & Edna (nee Bixler) Snavely Had been employed at Elsie Berger Catering, Lebanon At Kindercare of Lebanon Member, Faith Tabernacle Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Ronald H., h/o Jean Armstrong, Palmyra Son James R., h/o Rita Armstrong, Lebanon Son Harvey N., h/o Sayan Armstrong, Callaway, MD Daughter Shirley A. Baum, Lebanon Daughter Judy L., w/o Ken Myers, Lemoyne Sister Arlene Gingrich, Lebanon 13 grandchildren 25 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Alfred Snavely and Harold Snavely Sisters Dorothy Heckard and Ada Snavely Burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 3, 2002 Mae A. (nee Eccles-Hauer) Messner, age 73 b. Sep 11, 1928 Silvertown, PA d. Mar 1, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Eugene U. Messner, Sr. d/o late Bertha (nee Young) Eccles Raised by her step-parents the late Clayton & Fannie Hauer Retired maid at the Ft. Indiantown Gap Military Reservation Member, Moravian Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Eugene U. Messner, Jr., Lebanon Son David B. Messner, Lebanon Son John C. Messner, Lebanon Son Stephen D. Messner, Shellsville Son Donald W., h/o Carol Messner, Harrisburg Daughter Gloria J. Messner, Lebanon Daughter Barbara A. Thompson, Shellsville 7 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren burial: Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Green Point, PA Mar 3, 2002 Emanuel G. "Manny" Yeagley, age 87 b. Oct 9, 1914 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 2, 2002 Duncannon, PA h/o late Ella M. (nee Potteiger) Yeagley s/o late Emanuel G. & Mary Emma (nee Rhine) Yeagley Retired heavyequipment operator for the former H.E. Millard Quarry, Annville Former member, Christ Lutheran Church, Linglestown Enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening Survivors: Daughter Doris M. McGuire, Marysville Brother Paul Yeagley, Lebanon Brother Charles Yeagley, Delaware Sister Maggie Bemensderfer, Annville 3 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 3, 2002 June E. (nee Bennetch) Kintzer Houser, age 78 b. Jun 3, 1923 Sheridan, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 1, 2002 Berks Co. PA w/o late Raymond A. Kintzer w/o late Lloyd Houser d/o late Martin L. & Mary (nee Heffelfinger) Bennetch Licensed practical nurse during private duty work Had been an employee of Eldercare and Just Like Family in Lebanon, where she was named Employee of the Year in 1996. Member, Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg Member, Farm Women's Group No. 8 Survivors: Son Dale R., h/o Sandy Kintzer, Myerstown Son Lynn G., h/o Donna Kintzer, Myerstown Son Roger R., h/o Brenda Kintzer, Frystown Daughter Barbara K. Kintzer, Florida Daughter Renee G., w/o Richard Smith, Stevens Sister Ethel Deamer, Brickersville Sister Dorothy Lyons, Hershey Sister Beatrice Zeiders, Middletown Sister Lillian Engle, Newmanstown Sister Marian Carles, Newmanstown Brother M. Luther Bennetch, Newmanstown 10 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Gary P. Kintzer Daughter Beverly A. Kintzer Burial: Christ Lutheran Cemetery Mar 3, 2002 Beth Ann (nee Principe) Baker, age 35 b. Oct 1, 1966 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 1, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Michael R. Barker d/o Albert Principe & Patricia (nee Simpson) Principe 1984 Graduate of Lebanon Catholic H. S. earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and public relations from Indiana Univ of PA. Homemaker Previously employed by the PA Builders Association in Lemyone, specializing in public relations. Member, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic church, Annville Member, Public Relations Society of America She was an Pheonix Award recipient in 1997 and 1998 and a former vice president of the National Frozen Food Association. Survivors: Son Jamison Baker Son Braden Baker Sister Linda Garloff, Lebanon Sister Sharon McNally, Newmanstown Sister Susan Principe, Arlington VA Brother Michael Principe, Laurel MD Buiral: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 3, 2002 Kerry L. Kapp, age 55 b. date not listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 2, 2002 Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA s/o Lee F. & Gloria M. (nee Swanger) Kapp, with whom he resided Laborer for the former North Americna Refractories Co, Newmanstown, for 36 years. He retired in 2000. Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf Charter 1971 Member, first life member, past president in 1980 and past treasurer of the Womelsdorf Area Jaycees. He was made Jaycees International Senator (52602) Named Outstanding Young American by the International. Survivors: His parents. Burial: Zion Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Mar 3, 2002 Eugene A. Derfler, age 63 b. May 25, 1938 Pine Grove township, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 2, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o June E. (nee Nagle) Derfler, to whom he was married 36 years. S/o late George W. & Ruth (nee Hardenstine) Derfler. 1957 Graduate of Pine Grove H. S. Attended Wesleyan Church, Pine Grove Army veteran who served in Germany He had been employed at Lebanon Steel then at the former Cressona Aluminum as a crane operator. Also farmed. Survivors: Son Robert W. Derfler, Pine Grove Daughter Karen Harris, Pine Grove Brother George Derfler Jr., Pine Grove Brother Terry Derfler, Pine Grove Sister Gloria Ash, Pine Grove Sister June Hoffman, Pine Grove Grandson Preceded in death by: Brother Paul Derfler Burial: St. John's Union Cemetery, Friedensburg, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 3, 2002 Arlene (nee Hoffman) Pennypacker, age 80 b. date not listed Millcreek Township, Clarion Co. PA d. Mar 1, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Charles & Mamy M. (nee Sonnen) Hoffman Employed as a seamer at the former Berkshire Knitting Mill for 35 years Last worked at Wilson Junior H. S. as a custodian for 10 years retiring in 1982. Survivors: Friend Lawrence L. Newman, with she resided. Burial: Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reifton, Clarion Co. PA Mar 3, 2002 Elizabeth K. (nee Matjasic) Ritter, age 81 b. Mar 25, 1920 Bressler, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 2, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late John & Magdalin (nee Kostelac) Matjasic Retired employee of Cedar Haven Nursing Home Member, St. Mary's Church. Survivors: Daughter Bonita L., w/o Joseph Cascarino, Lebanon Sister Katherine M. Matjasic, Lebanon 3 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers John, Frank, Joseph, William Matjasic Sisters Mary Petrasic, Theresa Ahilbrant and Ann Matjasic Burial: Holy Cross cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 4, 2002 Mae E. (nee Zerbe) Minnich, age 97 b. May 6, 1904 Brecknock Twp., Lancaster co. PA d. Mar 2, 2002 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Phares Minnich, who died in 1969 d/o late Emerick & Ella (nee Kessler) Zerbe Had been employed in the hosiery industry Avid needleworker and crocheter Former member, Trinity Lehrman Church, Ephrata Survivors: Sister Jane Deitrick, Lititz Sister Maggie, w/o Kenneth Adair, Lititz Sister Dorothy Huber, Adamstown Sister Eleanor, w/o Howard Kern, Mohnton Sister Maude Davidson, Allentown 2 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren 3 great-great-grandchildren burial: Lincoln Cemetery, Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA Mar 4, 2002 Hilda Mae (nee Leibig) Snyder, age 89 b. Dec 31, 1912 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 3, 2002 West Deptford NJ w/o late Luke E. Snyder d/o late Charles N. & Katie (nee Meiser) Leibig Retired employee, Gloray Knitting Mills, Robesonia Member, Elias United Church of Christ, Newmanstown Survivors: Grandson James, h/o Veronica Snyder, Thorofare, NJ Granddaughter Amy, w/o Scott Schraden, Lehighton 2 great-grandsons Preceded in death by: Sons Kenneth Thomas Snyder and Frederick Gene Snyder Graveside service and internment and convenience of family. Location is not listed! Mar 4, 2002 Leona May (nee Hay) Bowman, age 90 b. May 12, 1911 Somerset Co. PA d. Mar 2, 2002 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Harvey G. "Boots" Bowman d/o late William A. & Mary A. (nee Cox) Hay. Homemaker Worshipped in the Catholic Faith. Survivors: Son Thomas G. Fritz Sr., h/o Kathy Fritz, Manheim Sister Helen C. Weaver, Elizabethtown 2 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: Location is not listed! Mar 4, 2002 Harry B. Stickler, age 77 b. Jun 4, 1924 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 3, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o Hilda M. (nee Keller) Stickler s/o late Ira Sr. & Katie (nee Brubacher) Stickler Retired carpenter. Along w/his wife owned and operated a store in Quentin for 10 years. Army veteran of WW2. Attended Mt. Wilson Church of the Brethren Member, Carpenters Union Local 287, Harrisburg Member, Quent Roosevelt Lions Club Member, Northern Lebanon Senior Citizens Member, Lebanon Senior Center Member, American Legion Survivors: Daughter Linda Ann, w/o Jeff Force, Annville Daughter Virginia Louise Stickler, California Daughter Beverly K. Bell and companion Richard Rittle, Lebanon Daughter Rebecca Suzanne Smith, Michigan Son Harry G., h/o Karen Stickler, Hummelstown Son Robert A., h/o connie Stickler, Lebanon Brother Ira Stickler Jr., West Lebanon Brother Fred Stickler, Lebanon Sister Rosetta Bennethum, Newmanstown Sister Bernetta, w/o Earl Hower, Lebanon Sister Jeanetta, w/o Kenneth Reed, Myerstown 6 grandchildren nieces and nephews burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 4, 2002 Alma E. (nee Hernley) Stoessel, age 81 b. Oct 3, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 3, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Harvey W. Stoessel Sr. d/o late Irvin & Sallie (nee Stahl) Hernley Member, Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona Member, Northern Lebanon senior citizens. Survivors: Son Harvey W. Jr., h/o Catherine Stoessel, Lebanon Brother Delmas Hernley, Fredericksburg 3 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Norman, Irvin and Melvin Hernley Sisters Geneva Myers, Dorothy Grumbine and Erma Galbauch Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 4, 2002 Dennis N. George, age 45 b. Jun 18, 1956 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 2, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John A. & Thelma L. (nee Brendle) George. Survivors: Companion Jane L. Shuey, Palmyra Brother Kevin D. George, Jonestown Brother Jay R. George, LosAngeles, CA Sister Orlean Oliver, Mt. Zion Sister Carol Lymaster, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brothers Miles George and John George Jr. Burial: Wenger Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 4, 2002 Eva M. (nee Gettle) Kohr, age 87 b. Mar 5, 1914 North Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 2, 2002 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Kermit K. Kohr s/o late Allen L. & Carrie M. (nee Sholley) Gettle Member, Order of the Eastern Star, Lebanon No. 115 Survivors: Son Eugene R., h/o Elaine Kohr, Lebanon Son Frederick K., h/o Sandra Kohr, Jonestown Son Barry A. Kohr, Drums Son Edward P., h/o Janet Kohr, Palmyra Son Melvin J., h/o Marie Kohr, Lake Havasu, AZ Daughter Evelyn M., w/o Paul Boyer, Annville Daughter Shirley A., w/o Stanley Kreider, Palmyra Daughter Barbara J., w/o Richard Barlett, Lebanon Sister Betty, w/o Luther Soliday, Lebanon 22 grandchildren 29 great-grandchildren 5 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Larry J. Kohr and Kenneth G. Kohr Brother Leroy Gettle Sisters Miriam Galebach, Mary Witerow, Rachael Swanger and Verna Esterlein Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 4, 2002 Frieda M. (nee Browning) Snyder, age 85 b. Jun 23, 1916 Blakley PA d. Mar 2, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Albert & Elizabeth (nee Griffiths) Browning Retired employee of the Hershey Laundry division of Herco. Former office clerk for the Eureka Co., Scranton Member, Palmyra Church of the Brethren, its Joy Sunday School Class and its Over 60 group. Member, Palmyra and Cleona Senior Cititzens, where she was a former trip coordinator Over 50 year member, past worthy matron of the Order of the Easter Star Chapter 216, Olyphant Enjoyed traveling and family gatherings. Survivors: Brother Howard N. Browning, Carbondale Step-dau Joyce L. Hoover, Hershey Step-dau Lois L. Brubaker, Palmyra Step-dau Gloria A. Pavone, Annville Step-son Ronald L. Snyder, Altus, OK 11 stepgrandchildren 15 step-great grandchildren a step great-great granddaughter number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Albert Browning Stepdaughter Sylvia J. Snyder Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA Mar 5, 2002 Gordon W. Kidder, age 88 b. Dec 12, 1913 Battle Lake, MN h/o Dorothy (nee Brigham) Kidder s/o late Gordon E. & Cora Mae (nee Faus) Kidder Retired chemical engineer. Former member, Marple-Newtown Lions Club Former member, Marple Presbyterian Church, Broomall, where he served as an elder and trustee, taught Sunday School, and was a past superintendent of Sunday School. Former president of Marple-Newtown PTA Enjoyed traveling and sports, especially bowling, golf and tennis. Survivors: Daughter Barbara J. Kidder, Wayne Daughter Carolyn A. Kidder, Wayne Brother Wilbur Kidder, Worcester, MA Preceded in death by: Brother John Kidder Burial: Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetery, Valley Forge, PA Mar 5, 2002 Maude Irene (nee Maurer) Scheib, age 93 b. Jan 21, 1909 Pitman, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 1, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Arthur A. Scheib d/o late Henry H. & Mina M. (nee Evans) Maurer Retired from the former Hegins Mfg Co. in Valley View Member, St. Andrew's United Methodist, Valley View Survivors: Daughter Kathryn M. Kehler, Lebanon Daughter Phyllis M. Klinger, Lebaon Son John H. Scheib, Pottstown Sister Helen Ceton, Pitman Sister Florence E. Maurer, Palmyra 11 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren burial: St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 5, 2002 Clarence E. Crist, age 94 b. Jul 5, 1907 York Co. PA d. Mar 3, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Beatrice E. (nee Eichelberger) Crist h/o late Mary B. (nee Reever) Crist s/o late Henry & Joannah (nee Hamme) Crist Retired in 1972 after more than 39 years with Green's Dairy. Member, Zion United Methodist Church, York Navy veteran of WW2, serving on the USS Bismark Sea Aircraft carrier escort. Life member, West York VFW Life member, Reliance & Lincolnway fire companies Life Member, Shiloh American Legion Survivors: Daughter Joann L. Miller, East Prospect Step-daughter Doris V. Sweeney, Annville 3 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren 2 step-grandchildren 2 step-great-grandchildren 3 step-great-great-grandchildren burial: Mount Rose Cemetery, York, York Co. PA Mar 5, 2002 Evelyn Cynthia Shroff, age 90 b. May 1, 1911 location not listed d. Mar 4, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Jacob Peter & Elizabeth (nee Beck) Shroff Educated in the Lebanon Public school system through her sophomore year, Then moved w/ her family to Avon Park, FL, where she graduated from Avon Park H. S. in 1928. Graduated from Lebanon Valley College. Secretary/bookkeeper for a number of business establishments in Lebanon, retiring form K & Y Sales Co., Lebanon after 20 years. Life-long member, 1st Evangelical Congregational, Lebanon Superintendent of the Youth Christian Endeavor & Young People's Missionary Society President of both the Adult Christina Endeavor. Superintendent of the Jr./Sr. High Sunday school Served as a Sunday school teacher for 52 years. Class leader and lay delegate to church conferences, chairman of the missionary committee, missionary committee, missionary superintendent of Lebanon Co., southeast Central District, and the state of PA, Spent summer vacations assisting missionary friends in Scripture Memory Mountain Mission in Kentucky, ministering to the disadvantaged in Appalachia. Member of the Lebanon Christian Business & Professional Women's club. Survivors: Sister Winona Shroff Botello, Lebanon Brother Gordon, h/o Loraine Shroff, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 5, 2002 Kevin B. Bechtel, age 35 b. Jan 27, 1967 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 4, 2002 Susquehanna Township, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Cathy L. (nee Boltz) Bechtel s/o Joseph Bechtel & Soundra (nee O'Donell) Bechtel former ironworker for Powell Steel in Lancaster. Enjoyed going to the Poconos and taking care of his children. Survivors: Daughter Hannah Brook Boltz, East Hanover Twp. Daughter Janice Marie Bechtel, Lebanon Son Zachary Boon Bechtel, East Hanover Twp. Sister Shannon Holt, Reading Brother Joseph Bechtel, Lebanon Brother Shayne Bechtel, Lebanon Burial location is not listed! Mar 5, 2002 Marian K. (nee Kramer) Reeder, age 97 b. Apr 19, 1904 Manda Hill, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 3, 2002 Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Rev. Clarence C. Reeder who died Apr 21, 1991 d/o late Reily S. & Emma R. (nee Rauch) Kramer Graduate of Hummelstown H. S. Graduate of Beckley's Business College in Harrisburg Graduate of Bryan School of Practical Nursing in Allentown 15 year employee of Hummelstown National Bank and Trust and Reamstown Bank & Trust 34 year employed as Conference Stenographer for both annual and general conferences of the Evangelical Congregational Church Served w/her husband in the following pastorates: Mt. Joy, Reamstown-Martindale, Philadelphia Kemble Park, Royersford, Allentown Bethany, York, Tamaqua, Newmanstown and at the Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village in Myerstown. Member, Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Rutherfold Hts, Harrisburg Survivors: Nieces and nephews Burial: Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 5, 2002 Daniel H. Fackler, age 89 b. Jan 13, 1913 Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 4, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Louise (nee Charles) Fackler s/o late William & Susan (nee Deibler) Fackler Retired as the chief administrative officer for the PA Game Commission Founder and co-owner of Fackler Antiques in Palmyra Member, Palm Lutheran Church, where he serve on the church council, sang in the choir and was a member of its bowling team. Member, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, a group that helps elderly people prepare their income taxes. Delivered Meals on Wheels Army veteran of WW2, he received the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement. Survivors: Daughter Rebecca, w/o Lee Miller, Palmyra Preceded in death by: Daughter Sara Fackler 5 sisters 3 brothers burial: Internment at convenience of family, no listed. Mar 5, 2002 Allen S. Kercher, age 94 b. mar 27, 1907 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 4, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Avis C. (nee Synder) Kercher s/o late Harry & Annie (nee Getz) Kercher Retired millstone dresser for Hershey Foods A skilled woodworker and furniture refinisher. Member, 1st United Methodist Church, Hershey and its Senior Adult Sunday School Class Member, Hershey Retired Employees Association Survivors: Son Daniel A. Kercher, Reston VA Son Col. David H. Kercher, Alexandria VA Sister Margaret Boyer, Fredericksburg Brother Charles Kercher, Cleona 3 grandchildren 2 great-granddaughters number of nieces and nephews burial: Kochenderfer's Cemetery, N. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 5, 2002 Leonard C. LoPinto, age 77 b. May 10, 1924 Brooklyn NY d. Mar 3, 2002 West Milford NJ h/o Mary LoPinto, who died in 1991 parents names are not listed. Lived in Brooklyn most of his life. Retired plumber. Veteran of WW2 and awarded the Purple Heart after serving w/ the Army's field artillery. Hobby was airplanes. Survivors: Son Edward, h/o Ann Marie LoPinto, Jonestown Son Leonard Jr., h/o Debra LoPinto, West Milford NJ Son Robert, h/o Patricia LoPinto, Nesconset NY 8 grandchildren a great-grandson burial: Brooklyn NY. Location not listed. Mar 5, 2002 Marjorie E. (nee Richards) Buckwalter, age 78 b. Aug 26, 1923 Abington, PA d. Mar 4, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Rev. Kenneth E. Buckwalter, w/whom she celebrated 57 years on Feb 27, 2002 d/o late Thomas W. & Mabel (nee Hallam) Richards Home maker Member, United Methodist Women Member, Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, where she had been a Sunday School teacher and choir member for several years. Survivors: Daughter Joan A., w/o A. Michael Carver, Palmyra Daughter ruth E., w/o Paul Wagner, Palmyra Brother Richard Richards, Manns Choice 3 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Thomas Richards Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 6, 2002 Erma H. Hoffman, age 96 b. Feb 4, 1906 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 4, 2002 North Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late George H. Hoffman, who died in 1972. Parents are not listed. Retired from the former Bethlehem Steel Plant in Lebanon Member, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Grantville Survivors: Daughter Ruth, w/o Marlin Long, Lebanon Granddaughter 2 great-grandchildren Last of her immediate family. Burial: Mt.Annville Cemetery, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 6, 2002 Claire M. (nee Early) Peiffer, age 86 b. Jan 22, 1916 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 4, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William I. Peiffer, Sr., who died May 30, 1987 d/o late Henry H. & Carrie R. (nee Mader) Early. Homemaker Member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Kenneth W., h/o Linda Peiffer, Delaware Son Duey E., h/o Geraldine M. Peiffer, Lebanon Son William I. Jr., h/o Carol Peiffer, Lebanon Daughter Carolyn S. Ripkin, Philadelphia 8 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 6, 2002 Daniel H. Fackler, age 89 b. Jan 13, 1913 Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 4, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Louise (nee Charles) Fackler s/o late William & Susan (nee Deibler) Fackler Retired as the chief administrative officer for the PA Game Commission Founder and co-owner of Fackler Antiques in Palmyra Member, Palm Lutheran Church, where he serve on the church council, sang in the choir and was a member of its bowling team. Member, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, a group that helps elderly people prepare their income taxes. Delivered Meals on Wheels Army veteran of WW2, he received the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement. Survivors: Daughter Rebecca, w/o Lee Miller, Palmyra Preceded in death by: Daughter Sara Fackler 5 sisters 3 brothers burial: Internment at convenience of family, no listed. Mar 7, 2002 John H. Gilmer Sr., age 71 b. Jul 27, 1930 location not listed. d. Mar 5, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Bette Lou (nee Witmyer) Gilmer s/o Emma Mertz Gilmer & the late Marvin Gilmer retired machine operator for Arrow International, formerly Textile Machine Works, Wyomissing, for 42 years. Navy veteran. Little league baseball coach in Mohrsville for many years. Survivors: Son John H. Jr., h/o June Gilmer, Leesport Son Keith, h/o Carol Gilmer, Rehrersburg Son Kevin, h/o Linda Gilmer, Leesport Step-dau Phyllis, w/o Ray Soliday, Lebanon Step-dauMarcia May, Missouri Brother Marvin "Jim", h/o Pat Gilmer, Kenhurst Sister Arline Rothermel, Dauberville Sister Bessie Pottieger, Leesport Sister Marvine, w/o Gerald Esser, East Earl 7 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren a step-grandchild a step-great-grandchild Preceded in death by: Step-son Edward Teufel Burial: Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reifton PA Mar 7, 2002 Winifred K. (nee Klose) Mowery, age 86 b. Mar 9, 1915 Mifflinburg, Union Co. PA d. Mar 6, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Kenneth J. Mowery, who died Sep 20, 1997. D/o late Stewart & Blanche (nee Hendricks) Klose Retired as a returns clerk at Hershey Chocolate Co. Worshipped in the Lutheran Faith. Survivors: Son Donald D., h/o Virginia Mowery, Lebanon Sister Emma K. Peterson, Cicero, IL 2 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 7, 2002 Pauline "Polly" Sherman, age 75 b. date not listed location not listed d. Feb 7, 2002 Lake Placid, FL w/o Richard B. Sherman d/o late Paul & Emma (nee Sohn) Brady she moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1958 and lived there until her retirement in 1991. She moved to Sebring. Worked as a waitress for many years in Ft. Lauderdale. Enjoyed reading, traveling, antiques, bingo, PA dutch cooking and oil painting. Survivors: Daughter Brenda Henz, Ft. Lauderdale Daughter Deborah Cohen, Riverside CA Son Richard A. Sherman, FL Son Jeffrey Roberts, FL Sister Dolores Miller, Lebanon Sister Sandra Wile, Lebanon Brother Carl Brady, Lebanon 6 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren burial location is not listed! Mar 7, 2002 Mia Jennifer Moyer, age stillborn b. Mar 4, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 4, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d/o Troy Jr. & Christina (nee Hauer) Moyer Survivors: Sister Alisson Jo Moyer, Lebanon Maternal Grandmother Joann (nee Mulay) Hauer, Annville Paternal Grandparents Troy Sr. & Joyce (nee Hemmig) Moyer Maternal Great-grandparents Richard & Hulline Hauer, Dallastown and Paul & Beverly Mulay, York Paternal Great-grandparents Ralph & Elizabeth Moyer, Lebanon and Margaret Hemmig, Manheim Burial location is not listed! Mar 7, 2002 Lucille H. Posey, age 77 b. Mar 22, 1924 Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 6, 2002 Quincy, Franklin Co. PA d/o late Thomas H. & Mabel (nee Hoffman) Posey Member, Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona Survivors: Brother Richard Posey, O'Fallon, Missouri Brother Harold Posey, Jonestown Several nieces and nephews Burial: Ebenezer Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 8, 2002 Mary A. (nee Becker) Sherman, age 92 b. Jan 8, 1910 Rexmont, PA d. Mar 7, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Marvin R. Sherman. D/o late Percy & Nora (nee Haag) Becker Member, St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Survivors: Son Daniel P., h/o Emma J. Sherman, Lebanon Daughter Nancy, w/o Earl Risser, Rexmont 4 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren 3 great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Ada Alspach and Lucy Light Brother Harry Becker Burial: Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 8, 2002 Mildred S. Wagner, age 83 b. Apr 18, 1918 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 7, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Samuel G. & Katie (nee Bahney) Wagner Graduate of Myerstown H. S. Worked at Park Silk in Lebanon for many years Member, Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown. Survivors: Sister-in-law Violet Wagner, Myerstown Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Alice C. DeHart, who died in 2000 Burial: Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 8, 2002 Ansan F. Bashore, age 95 b. Oct 29, 1906 Bethel Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 6, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Josephine M. (nee Hower) Bashore s/o late Frank & Agnes (nee Kieffer) Bashore Employed as service manager at Calvin J. Wagner Inc Chrysler Plymouth, Myerstown. Retired in 1973. survivors: Son George A., h/o Ruth (nee Risser) Bashore, Mt. Aetna Daughter Kathryn A., w/o Michael Gerstner, Lebanon 5 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren burial: Frystown Cemetery, Frystown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 8, 2002 Lucina B. (nee Behm) Rabold, age 78 b. Apr 10, 1923 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 6, 2002 Reading, Berks Co. PA w/o Roy W. Rabold d/o late Samuel D. & Ella M. (nee Miller) Behm 1941 Graduate Myerstown H. S. Employed as a ward clerk at Wernersville State Hospital for 16 years, retiring in 1983. Member, St. John (Hains) United Church of Christ, Wernersville and its bell choir and a Former Sunday School teacher. Former president of Wernersville Women's Club. Survivors: Son Jerry G. Rabold, Robesonia Son James J. Rabold, Ft. Collins, Colorado 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Melvin O. Behm Burial: Hain's Church Cemetery (St. John's), Wernersville, Berks Co. PA Mar 8, 2002 Katherine A. "Kay" (nee Shine) Beck, age 67 b. Jul 1, 1934 Corning, NY d. Feb 28, 2002 Corning, NY w/o Lebanon Native Arden D. Beck, to whom she was married 45 years, Jul 2001. d/o late Joseph Sr. & Veva (nee Mattoon) Shine Lifetime resident of Corning NY Graduate of Northside Blodgett H. S. Retired teachers' aid for the Corning Painted Post School District. Member, All Saints Parish, attending St. Mary's and Immaculate Heart of Mary churches Past member, Junior Chamber of Commerce Past member, Young Democrat Committee Survivors: Daughter Linda, w/o Paul Riviello, Canton, MD Daughter Carol Fogarty, Corning NY Daughter Julie Beck, Corning NY Brother Joseph Jr., h/o Linda Shine, Beaver Dams NY Sister Joyce, w/o Rollin Callahan, Beaver Dams NY Sister Patricia, w/o Robert Hoff, Martinez, GA Sister Mary Elizabeth, w/o Michael Caurant, Vallejo CA 7 grandchildren a great-granddaughter number of nieces and nephews. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning NY (Painted Post NY area) Mar 8, 2002 Jean C. (nee Simpson) Schmidt, age 89 b. date not listed. Loanhead, Scotland d. Mar 6, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Rev. Michael R. Schmidt d/o late George & Helen (nee Bernard) Simpson Homemaker Attended Lebanon Valley College, Annville, in her early 80's studying geography. She wrote studies about her youth in Scotland and was published in the Lancaster newspapers. Member, St. Peter's United church of Christ, Lancaster Former Member, St. Vincent United Church of Christ, Phoenixville Enjoyed gardening, cooking and reading biographies. Survivors: Son Paul R., h/o Dianna L. Schmidt, Phoenixville Son Michael J., h/o Hayden Schmidt, North Ogden UT Daughter Helen Jean, w/o Andrew Bienkowski, Elma NY Daughter Peggy Ann, w/o Alfred Doss, Palmyra Sister Phemie Chase, New Cumberland 5 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren burial: St. Vincent United Church of Christ Cemetery, Phoenixville, PA Mar 8, 2002 Irene S. (nee Seaman) Rhoads, age 73 b. Sep 11, 1928 Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 7, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Harvey P. Rhoads, to whom she was married 50 years. D/o late J. Reily & Mildred (nee Hass) Seaman Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Grantville Enjoyed traveling, camping and gardening. Survivors: Daughter Carol A. Markle, Harrisburg Daughter Kay E. Wentz, Grantville Daughter Betty L. Rhoad, Grantville Brother John R. Seaman of Christian S. Seaman III, Grantville Sister Eva M. Colyer, Lebanon Sister Grace R. Worm, Grantville 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Jacob Seaman and Clarence Seaman Burial: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 8, 2002 Nancy A. (nee Shotsberger) Garrett, age 72 b. Nov 15, 1929 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 6, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o James A. Garrett Sr. d/o late Frank & Elsie (nee Douple) Shotsberger Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Member, New Testament Fellowship Church, Lebanon Cub Scout den-mother. Survivors: Son James A. Jr., h/o Vicki Garrett, Annville Son Robert L. Garrett, Lebanon Son Timothy S. Garrett, Lebanon Son David J., h/o Brenda Garrett, Lebanon Daughter Bonnie, w/o Francis Dankulich, Lebanon Sister Phyllis Gingrich, Lebanon 8 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 9, 2002 Dolores J. (nee Fuentes) Chmura, age 64 b. Feb 27, 1938 Butler Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Joseph V. Chmura d/o late Margaret (nee Becks) Fuentes Home maker. Member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hamlin Survivors: Son Jerry Chmura, Myerstown Son Steven Chumura, Myerstown Son Ted Chumura, Old Bridge NJ Brother Karl Fuentes, Matawan NJ Half-sister Norma Fuentes, Eden Burial: no location is listed. Possible cremation. Mar 9, 2002 Ralph P. Carpenter, age 64 b. Sep 4, 1937 Rexmont, PA d. Mar 7, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Kathryn F. Carpenter, to whom he was married 43 years. s/o late Ralph H. & Angela M. (nee Petelin) Carpenter. Retired from Bethlehem Steel and Cornwall-Lebanon School District Member, St. James Lutheran church, Lebanon Member, Ship #91 Member, Navy Club of Lebanon Member, Lebanon Co. Chapter PA Association of School Retirees. Member, Lebanon Senior Center Member, Lebanon Valley Friendship Fire Co. Member, AARP Survivors: Son Brian S., h/o Sandra K. Carpenter, Newmanstown Son Bruce E., h/o Margaret A. Carpenter, Fairbanks, Alaska Sister Janice, w/o James Williams, Rexmont Sister Judith A. Carpenter, Rexmont Sister JoAnn, w/o Stephen Novosel, Rexmont 2 grandchildren burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 9, 2002 Pauline A. (nee Dressle) Baum, age 89 b. Apr 26, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2002 Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Norman A. Baum d/o late Daniel P. & Emma M. (nee Snavley) Dressler Retired from the former Sterling Drug Store, Myerstown Former member, Friendship Fire Co. Survivors: Son Raymond A., h/o Sally Baum, Lebanon Daughter Pauline Anna Bricker, Myerstown Daughter Norma C., w/o Stphen Marth, Allentown Sister Helen, w/o George Kunder, Lebanon Sister Mildred Marone, Elizabethtown 8 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother John Dressler Sister Catherine Cullmann Burial: Grand View Memrial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 9, 2002 Rea Kenneth Fritz, age 92 b. Apr 16, 1909 Somerset Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Margaret (nee Umberger) Fritz s/o late William & Julia (nee Baker) Fritz Worked as a coal miner in Somerset County, for the PA Turnpike Co. and for Hershey Lumber Co. Avid fisherman, and enjoyed playing the fiddle for square dances. Survivors: Daughter Audrey Lebo, Palmyra Daughter Blanche E. Lutz, Reading Daughter Alice R. Alexander, Hummelstown Daughter Joan Runkel, Annville Son Wayne W. Fritz, Campbelltown Sister Ruth Hoffman, Somerset Sister Marion Emert, Seward Brother Paul B. Fritz, Somerset Brother Willaim Fritz Jr., Jennerstown 11 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild Burial: Grand View Memrial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 9, 2002 Wanda M. (nee Arndt) Wesling, age 51 b. Feb 12, 1951 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2002 Lickdale, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Joseph Arndt & Deborah King Klepper Employed at Hill Farm Estate, N.Annville Twp. Member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lickdale Survivors: Son Jerry H. Rimes, Lancaster Son Shawn Mackin, Lickdale Companion Thomas Mackin, Jonestown Step-father Carl Klepper, Jonestown Brother Frank Woodhouse Jr., Jonestown Brother Donald Woodhouse, Elizabethtown Sister Kathy S. Matthews, Whitehouse, TN Sister Robin L. Wagner, Jonestown Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 9, 2002 Paul R. Horst, age 89 b. Nov 12, 1912 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Mary Kathryn (nee Bomgardner) Horst d/o late Henry & Sally (nee Stohler) Horst Graduate of New York School of Diesel Technology. Retired after 41 years as a machinist at Bethlehem Steel. Farmer Worked at Sprecher Machine Shop and the former Engle Machine Shop both of Lebanon Survivors: Son Richard L. Horst, Schaefferstown Son David L. h/o Lily Horst, Campbelltown 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Joanne M. Horst Brothers Elmer Horst and Oscar Horst Sisters Anna Buck and Dora Little Burial: Grand View Memrial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 10, 2002 Edna B. (nee Reichard) Brandt, age 82 b. Mar 1, 1921 Shamokin, PA d. Mar 9, 2002 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Paul L. Brandt Sr. d/o late Curtis & Lillian (nee Bradigan) Reichard Survivors: Daughter Jane, w/o Clayton Thomas, Palmyra Daughter Shirley, w/o Ernest Banko, Palmyra Daughter Jean, w/o Arthur Bixler, Lebanon Daughter Sandra Tropasso, Campbelltown Son Paul Brandt Jr., Campbelltown 17 grandchildren 24 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Albert Reichard Sister Irene Lowe Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA Mar 10, 2002 Alice E. (nee Hoover) Rutter, age 88 b. Dec 1, 1913 Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 9,2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William M. Rutter Sr. d/o late David J. & Ella (nee Drupp) Hoover Attended Sand Hill Christian Union Church, Lebanon Enjoyed going to yard sales. Survivors: Son Edward H. Rutter, Lebanon Son William M. Rutter Jr., Lebanon Son Raymond D. Rutter, Lebanon Son Larry E. Rutter, Womelsdorf Son Jay R. Rutter, Richland Daughter Kay F., w/o Curtis C. Strickler, Lebanon Sister Ada Deiter, Palmyra 15 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren 6 great-great-great grandchildren Burial: Grand View Memrial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 10, 2002 Dorothy M. (nee Haugh) Carpenter, age 82 b. Dec 5, 1919 East Manchester Twp., York Co. PA d. Mar 9, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Frederick W. Carpenter d/o late Stacey & Viola (nee Riedel) Haugh Retired nurse from Good Samaritan Hospital emergency room. Member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lebanon Graduate Manchester H. S. Graduate Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, where she also was a member of The Alumni Association Member, Lebanon Valley Senior Centers Member, North Lebanon Senior Citizens Served as a house parent for clients of the former Lebanon Co. Workshop, now Quest Inc. Survivors: Brother James Haugh, East Manchester Twp., York Co. PA Sister Janice, w/o Harold Hykes, East Manchester Twp Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers John Haugh and Eugene Haugh Burial: Quentin Cemetery, Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 10, 2002 Pauline (nee Dauber) Lilly, age 94 b. Jun 17, 1907 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2002 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Clifford A. Lilly Sr. d/o late Ralph H. & Elizabeth (nee Sholly) Daubert Homemaker her whole life. Survivors: Son Kermitt D.Lilly, Marietta Son Earl B. Lilly, San Antonio TX Daughter Thema, w/o Floyd Weber, Carrolltown, Cambria Co. Daughter Nancy L. Lilly, Palmyra Sister Mary Schaeffer, Lebanon Brother Donald Dauber, Annville 12 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA Mar 10, 2002 Valentino R. Bernardo, age 70 b. date not listed Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Joan L. (nee Bowman) Bernardo, w/whom he celebrated 40 years in Nov 2001. S/o late Dominic & Nellie (nee Frattaroli) Bernardo 1949 graduate of Annville H. S. Graduate of Kendall Beauty School in Harrisburg Owner/operator of a beauty shop in his home from 1955 to 1978 Retired heavy-equipment operator at Bethlehem Mines in Annville Also worked and volunteered at the Hershey Medical Center Army Veteran of the Korean War Member, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Annville Survivors: Twin Son David M. Bernardo, Lebanon Twin Son Michael D. Bernardo, Lebanon Daughter Vicki L. Bernardo, Sarasota FL Brother Alfred Bernardo, New Cumberland Brother John Bernardo, Hershey Brother Edward Bernardo, Palmyra Sister Bonnie Ricker, Cleona Sister Mary, w/o Frank Willman, Annville Sister Stella Aquiler, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brother Albert Bernardo Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 10, 2002 Mary J. (nee Blouch) Fitterer, age 97 b. Sep 6, 1904 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2002 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Paul A. Fitterer d/o late Mr. & Mrs. George Blouch Employed by King Cup of Hershey Retired from Hershey Bakers. Life long member, First United Methodist Church of Hershey Life Long Member, Order of Easter Star, Hershey Chapter Survivors: Daughter-in-law Linda Fitterer, Hershey 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Dr. Bruce Fitterer and Dr. Paul Fitterer Burial: Grand View Memrial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 10, 2002 Helen B. (nee Bachman) Houch, age 90 b. date not provided South Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 9, 2002 Columbia, PA w/o late William H. Houck, who died in 1969 d/o late Simon K. Bachman & Salome A. Smith Lebanon County native Member, United Methodist Women Member, Columbia United Methodist Church Previous Member, Cookman United Methodist church, Columbia 1934 Graduate of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia, PA. worked for many years until her retirement as a nurse for the former Grinnell Corp. Columbia Survivors: Daughter Judith, w/o Andrew McManus, Cascais, Portugal Daughter Susan J. Houck, Luray, VA Daughter Vickie, w/o George Kronenwetter, Columbia Sister Arlene, w/o Paul Feinsler, Palmyra Sister Vivian, w/o Nevin Bordlemay, Annville 3 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Meta Kurtz Brother Earl Bachman Burial: Silver Spring Cemetery, Silver Spring PA Mar 10, 2002 John Kobiernicki III, age 50 b. Mar 5, 1952 Brooklyn NY d. Mar 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o John & Dorothy (nee Brooks) Kobiernicki, Lebanon Employed as a Carpenter with Local #20 on Staten Island, NY Survivors: Son John Kobiernicki IV, Spotswood NJ Sister Deborah, w/o Danvid Lesoine, Saylorsburg Sister Gail, w/o Mirek Krawkowski, France Sister Lisa Sipos, Bloomsburg, NJ 3 nieces and 3 nephews burial: no specific cemetery listed. City listed is Spotswood NJ Mar 11, 2002 Ruth M. Shugars, age 82 b. Mar 19 1919 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 10, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late George C. & Annie B. (nee Gaul) Shugars 1936 Graduate Wyomissing H. S. Owner & operator of Industrial Tape Printers, Division of Industrial Equipment & Supply, Wernersville, 1938 Ð 1974 Member, St. John's (Hain's) United Church of Christ, Wernersville Life Member, Golden Rule Chapter 390 of Order of Easter Star in West Reading Survivors: Friend Connie Mertz, Myerstown Burial: Hain's Church Cemetery, Wernersville, Berks Co. PA Mar 11, 2002 Hansi R. (nee Reidel) Prinsen, age 80 b. May 7, 1921 Germany d. Mar 9, 2002 Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Gerrit A. Prinsen d/o late Archer Johannes "Max" & Hedwig (nee Genich) Riedel Home maker. Previously worked for Strawbridge's in suburban Philadelphia as a seamstress. Enjoyed sewing. Survivors: Son Athonie Peter, h/o Susan (nee Simone) Prinsen, Philadelphia Son Robert Prinsen, Harrisburg Son Michael O., h/o Sherri (nee Becker) Prinsen, Colorado Springs, CO 5 grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 11, 2002 Hazel I. (nee Hesser) Spittler, age 99 b. Aug 3, 1902 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2002 North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Stanley J. Spittler. D/o late Harvey M. & Alice J. (nee Kramer) Hesser. Homemaker Member, Palmyra Church of the Brethren Survivors: Daughter Anna Jane Schurz, Allentown 4 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: St. Paul's Reformed Church, Ravine, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 11, 2002 Louella M. (nee Smith) Grostefon, age 90 b. May 15, 1911 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 9, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Charles Grostefon d/o late Wesley & Gertrude (nee Cramp) Smith Member, St. John's United Methodist Church, Lebanon The last of 15 children. Survivors: Daughter Bettie, w/o Russell Aurentz, Lebanon Daughter Jill, w/o Terry Winters, Lebanon 6 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren a great-great granddaughter nieces and nephews burial: Quentin Cemetery, Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 11, 2002 Violet Irene (nee Noll) Smith, age 79 b. date not listed Heidelberg Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2002 Denver, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Lester Leon Smith, to whom she was married 53 years on Sept 25, 2001. D/o late Irvin F. & Anna L. (nee Gerhart) Noll. Homemaker Member, Zion United Church of Christ, Lincoln Longtime member, Weight Watchers. Enjoyed crocheting and reading. Survivors: Son Thomas D., h/o Shellie (nee Ammons) Smith, Terre Hill Son James S., h/o Vickie (nee Klaassen) Smith, Akron, PA Daughter Sandra F., w/o Henry Redcay, Fivepointville Brother Leon Noll, Lititz Brother Charles Noll, Lititz Sister Mabel Grumbine, Lebanon 8 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Roy Noll Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 12, 2002 Kathryn E. (nee Gerhart) Sweigart, age 92 b. date not listed Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 10, 2002 Reading, Berks Co. PA w/o late Lloyd D. Sweigert, who died Jun 2, 1978 d/o late William & Clarea (nee Weiss) Gerhart Member, Reamstown Church of God Member, Cocalico Senior Citizens Group, Reinholds Enjoyed gardening, camping, cooking and crocheting Survivors: Son Harold J., h/o Anna Marie (nee Fey) Sweigart, Reinholds Daughter Helen A. Roth, Adamstown Daughter Esther C. Burkhart, Reamstown Daughter Arlene F. Fuller, Reinholds Daughter Erma M., w/o Kenneth A. Parsons, Stevens Daughter Linda L., w/o Alan R. Echternact, Denver, PA Daughter Karen C., w/o Elvin L. Weber, Denver, PA Sister Carrie Hilton, Denver, PA Sister Clara, w/o Irvin Showalter, Ephrata Brother Leon, h/o Betty (nee Wenrich) Gerhart, Stevens Brother Harvey, h/o Janet (nee Ohmacht) Gerhart, Wernersville Half-brother Walter Sweigart, New Cumberland 19 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren a great-great granddaughter Preceded in death by: Son Barry Sweigart, who died in 1985. Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring, Berks Co. PA Mar 12, 2002 Alice E. (nee Hoover) Rutter, age 88 b. Dec 1, 1913 Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William M. Rutter Sr. d/o late David J. & Ella (nee Drupp) Hoover Attended Sandhill Christian Union Church, Lebanon Enjoyed going to yard sales. Survivors: Son Edward H. Rutter, Lebanon Son William M. Rutter Jr., Lebanon Son Donald R. Rutter, Lebanon Daughter Kay F., w/o Curtis C. Strickler, Lebanon Son Raymond D. Rutter, Myerstown Son Larry E. Rutter, Womelsdorf Son Jay R. Rutter, Richland Sister Ada Deiter, Palmyra 15 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren 10 great-great grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 12, 2002 Fern A. (nee Funck) Orehek, age 71 b. Aug 21, 1930 Ono, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 10, 2002 North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Frank E. Orehek d/o late George M. & Tillie A. (nee Shuey) Funck housewife. Volunteered in the sewing room of Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. Member, Trinity United Church of Christ, Palmyra and its Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class and 50 plus Group. Active in Church functions. Survivors: Son Michael E. Orehek, Grantville Daughter Linda A Bechtel, Lebanon Sister Marlene R. Blauch, Annville Brother Sterling S. Funck, Enola 5 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra) Lebanon Co. PA Mar 12, 2002 Virigina I. (nee Bauserman) Crum, age 72 b. date not listed Rochester, Beaver Co. PA d. Mar 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Paul G. Crum Sr., to whom she was married 52 years on May 28. D/o late Charlie R. & Helen (nee Huffman) Bauserman Step-daughter of Faye Bauserman, Harrisburg Homemaker Enjoyed gardening, housework and craft-making. Survivors: Son Brian W. Crum, Lebanon Son Paul G. Crum Jr., Rohnert Park CA Brother Paul H. Bauserman, Harrisburg 5 grandchildren 1 great-grandson Preceded in death by: Son Bradley Crum. Burial: location is not listed! Mar 12, 2002 Russell D. Houtz, age 78 b. Oct 8, 1923 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 10, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Vara A. (nee Hunsicker) Houtz, to whom he was married 55 years, Oct 12, 2001. S/o late Pierce & Jennie (nee Spittler) Houtz Mechanic and manager of the bowling alley at the Goodwill Fire Co., Myerstown for more than 20 years. Before that, worked Kohl Bros., Myerstown Worked Fink's Bakery, Annville 1942 Graduate Myerstown H. S. Navy Veteran of WW2 and Korean War Life member, Goodwill Fire Co., Myerstown Enjoyed horse racing, playing bingo and golf. Survivors: Son Ronald, h/o Shirley Houtz, Myerstown Son Roger, h/o Bonnie Houtz, Myerstown Son David, h/o Joanne Houtz, Myerstown Sister Beulah Simmers, Myerstown Sister Hilda Groff, Myerstown 7 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 12, 2002 Violet I. (nee Kreiser) Derr, age 88 b. Aug 13, 1913 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 11, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Elmer J. Turner w/o late John Derr d/o late William & Mary (Shamber) Kreiser Retired from the former Weiss Shirt Factory, Lebanon Survivors: Son Jack Lee, h/o Nancy Turner, Lititz Son Gene Paul, h/o Ruth Turner, Lebanon Son Elmer J. Turner Jr., Lebanon Daughter Nancy Lou Smith, Lebanon Sister Catherine Miller, Harrisburg 10 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Elma Zechman, Edith Long and Elsie Derr Brother Edgar Kreiser Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 12, 2002 Dennis D. Wolfe, age 48 b. Jul 24, 1953 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 11, 2002 Pottsville, PA h/o Linda (nee Kutz) Wolfe s/o Patsy (nee Mutschler) Wolfe and the late Daniel A. Wolfe Member, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Ravine 1971 Graduate Pine Grove H. S. Had been employed in the family business as a forestry contractor. Survivors: Son James Wolfe, Pine Grove Area Son Steven Wolfe, Pine Grove Area Step-son Keith Lengle, Pine Grove Area Step-son Todd Lengle, Pine Grove Area Step-son Gene Lenge, Pine Grove Area Brother Gary L. Wolfe, Pine Grove Area Brother Terry L. Wolfe, Pine Grove Area Sister Lola Collins, Pine Grove Area 4 grandchildren aunts, uncles and cousins burial: location is not listed! Mar 12, 2002 Jack Brod, age 82 b. Aug 1, 1919 New York d. Mar 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Vita Lee (nee Allegretti) Brod s/o late Murry & Leelie (Pildesen) Brodsky Army Air Corp Veteran of WW2 Retired auto glass salesman. Survivors: Son Mitchell Brod, Mt. Gretna Step-son Cosmo Andreoli, New York Step-son Richard Andreoli, New York Step-son Robert Andreoli, New York Brother Al Brod, New Jersey 4 grandchildren a great-grandchild burial: location is not listed! Mar 12, 2002 Laura M. (nee Hackenburg) Labe, age 39 b. Mar 28, 1962 Lewistown, PA d. Mar 10, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Stanley D. Labe d/o Richard Hackenburg & Audrey Powers Member, Calvary Church, Lebanon, where she was involved w/ the Bible Study Group and Women's Time-Out. Enjoyed the outdoors Involved w/Explorer's Club while attending Lebanon H.S. Survivors: Son Jacob Labe, Lebanon Son Daniel Labe, Lebanon Son Aaron Labe, Lebanon Daughter Lindsey Labe, Lebanon Brother Richard Hackenburg, Alaska Brother Joseph Hackenburg, Lewistown Sister Brenda Wagner, Harrisburg Sister Caroline Hackenburg, Lewistown Sister Barbara Slingling, Lewistown Burial: not listed! Mar 12, 2002 Sarah (nee Genay) Hartlieb, age 86 b. Oct 10, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 10, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Paul L. Hartlieb, to whom she was married 66 years. D/o late Richard & Iva (nee Reed) Genay. Member, Moravian Church, Lebanon 1933 Graduate Lebanon H. S. Survivors: Daughter Joyce M. Kelliher, Lebanon Daughter Darlene, w/o Joe Bleistein, Lebanon Son Paul, h/o Carol Hartlieb, Myerstown Son Victor, h/o Cindy Hartlieb, Lebanon 11 grandchildren several great-grandchildren several great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Helen Burial: Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 12, 2002 Christine H. (nee Dissinger) Horne, age 74 b. Jul 8, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 10, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Arnold R. Horne, to whom she was married 48 years on Oct 17, 2001 d/o late Charles & Sara (nee Wolfe) Dissinger Retired wrapper from Hershey Foods, Hershey Member, Friedens Lutheran Church, Myerstown Survivors: Daughter Kathleen J., w/o Lewis Messimer, Palmyra Daughter Stacie M. Harney, Harrisburg Son Robert P. Horne, Lebanon Brother Raymond Dissinger, Lebanon 7 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 13, 2002 Edward E. Thomas, age 71 b. Oct 11, 1930 Wiconisco, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 12, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Clayton & Hazel Heilman Supervisor at B & H Pizza in Hershey for 18 years. Worked as a carpenter at Rattlen Furniture, Robesonia, retiring 1995 Member, Friedens Lutheran Church, Myerstown Member, Williamsom Masonic Lodge 307 F & AM in Womelsdorf Member, Myerstown VFW Member, Richland American Legion Member, Mt. Aetna Fire Co. He was Penn State fan his whole life Survivors: Daughter Cynthia, w/o Scott Patschke, Myerstown Daughter Patti, w/o Bruce Mays, Myerstown Son Robert Thomas, Lebanon Son Jeffrey, h/o Linda Thomas, Myerstown Son Earl, h/o Francis Thomas, Myerstown 12 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 13, 2002 John D. "Rip" Emerich, age 79 b. date not listed Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 11, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Hope R. Garrett parents are not listed! He was star basketball player. Graduate of Hershey H. S. Graduate of Syracuse University Served during WW2 w/ the 102nd Infantry Division (Ozarks) and was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery. He more recently served as the Ozarks' national president and group historian. He was past president and hononary Lifetime member, American Legion, Hershey Remained active w/the Dick Hill Hunting Lodge, Perry County Retired from Hershey Foods and Independent insurance sales. Survivors: DaughterMartha E. Mansfield, Florida Son James G. Emerich, Texas Son Thomas J. Emerich, Texas A nephew A niece 8 grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 13, 2002 Susanna C. (nee Steiner) Klopp, age 94 b. Aug 23, 1907 Richland, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 12, 2002 Wernersville, Berks Co. PA w/o late Monroe M. Klopp d/o late John M. & Mary M. (nee Smith) Steiner Member, St. John's Reformed Church, Sinking Spring Former member, Grace United Church of Christ, Richland Charter member, Richland/Newmanstown Woman's Club Survivors: Son Marlen J. Klopp, Springfield VA DaughterMary Jane, w/o the late John H. Wilhelm, West Lawn 4 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews burial: Richland Cemetery, Richland/Newmanstown Area, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 14, 2002 Iva A. (nee Parker) Pence, age 77 b. Sep 22, 1924 Sarton, West Virginia d. Mar 12, 2002 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o Dwight Lee Pence would have celebrated 54 years on April 3, 2002. D/o late Bernie & Cora (nee Weikle) Parker. Homemaker. Member, Bethel Baptist Church, Manheim Enjoyed gospel music and doing crafts. Survivors: Daughter Linda Marshall, Baltimore Son Farel, h/o Doris Pence, Lebanon Sister Ernestine Miller, Delaware Sister Wanitta Bostic, West Virginia Brother Clayburn Parker, West Virginia 3 grandchildren burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 14, 2002 Mary E. (nee Strickler) Gosch, age 89 b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 12, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Henry J. Gosch, who died Jun 17, 1979. D/o late Henry D. & Ida M. (nee Sealer) Strickler Retired as bookkeeper for Albright college Previously been a secretary for Farr's Nursery Co., Womelsdorf Member, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Henry S. Gosch, Mechanicsburg Daughter Barbara A., w/o James McDonald, Womelsdorf Daughter Susan, w/o Benjamin Anspach, Enola Brother George Strickler, Lebanon Sister Ruth Cohen, Lebanon Sister Margaret Bowie, Temple Hill, MD 8 grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren burial: Womelsdorf Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Mar 14, 2002 Anna C. (nee Kish) Paul, age 87 b. Dec 1, 1914 Ubly, Michigan d. Mar 12, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Alphonse Paul d/o late John & Anna (nee Sangorgue) Kish Retired production line worker for Ford Motor Company in Michigan. Survivors: Brother James Kish, Linglestown Sister Helen Kope, Harrisburg Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Alexander Kish & Steven Kish Sister Mary Parsons Buried: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp. (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA Mar 15, 2002 John D. "Rip" Emerich, age 79 b. date not listed Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 11, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Hope R. Garrett parents are not listed! He was star basketball player. Graduate of Hershey H. S. Graduate of Syracuse University Served during WW2 w/ the 102nd Infantry Division (Ozarks) and was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery. He more recently served as the Ozarks' national president and group historian. He was past president and honorary Lifetime member, American Legion, Hershey Remained active w/the Dick Hill Hunting Lodge, Perry County Retired from Hershey Foods and Independent insurance sales. Survivors: DaughterMartha E. Mansfield, Florida Son James G. Emerich, Texas Son Thomas J. Emerich, Texas A nephew A niece 8 grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 15, 2002 Irene M. (nee Brown) Gerber, age 71 b. Aug 1, 1930 Pine Grove, Schulykill Co. PA d. Mar 13, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Clarence E. Gerber, to whom she was married 54 years. D/o late William & Alerta (nee Felty) Brown Homemaker Member, St. Daniel's Lutheran Church, Robesonia Survivors: Son Larry Gerber, Palmyra Son Rodney C. Gerber, Jonestown Daughter Rosanne Weikel, Limerick Daughter Patricia Gerber, Levittown Brother Stanley Brown, Pine Grove 5 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Paul Brown, Allen Brown, Harry A. Brown Burial: Jacob's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Suedberg, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 15, 2002 Monroe R. Schaeffer, age 85 b. May 17, 1916 Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 13, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Trena G. (nee Fegley) Schaeffer s/o late Anson William & Ida (Roeder) Schaeffer Miner Member, Wesleyan Church, Pine Grove Survivors: Son Lee Schaeffer, Kansas City, MO Son Dr. Edward Schaeffer, Powerly TX Daughter Elizabeth Phillips, Hegins 5 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren burial: Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 15, 2002 Anna H. Zimmerman, age 90 b. date not listed Earl Township, Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 14, 2002 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late David M. Zimmerman, who died in 1997. D/o late Adam M. & Barbara (nee Hoover) Zimmerman Homemaker Member, Martindale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference Survivors: Son Adam Z., h/o Laura (nee Burkholder) Zimmerman, Ephrata Son Raymond Z., h/o Sarah Zimmerman, Newmanstown Daughter Vera Z., w/o David S. Martin, Lititz Daughter Edna Z., w/o David L. Weiler, Bloomfield IA Daughter Anna Mary, w/o John H. Horning, Lebanon Brother Adam Hoover, Ephrata 31 grandchildren 72 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Walter Zimmerman and John David Zimmerman Brother Ephraim Hoover Sisters Emma Sensenig, Lydia Martin, Lizzie Zimmerman, Barbara Weiler, Alta Nolt and Mary Nolt. Burial: Weaverland Mennonite Church Cemetery, Lancaster Co. PA Mar 15, 2002 Sallie E. (nee White) Royer, age 108 b. Apr 28, 1895 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 13, 2002 N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles W. Royer d/o late Henry & Hannah (nee Hoke) White Employed by the Coleman family as a personal maid Worshipped at First Baptist Church, Lebanon Survivors: DaughterMary Alice, w/o H. Clyde Orner, Johnstown 2 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren 2 nephews a niece. Preceded in death by: Several brothers and sisters. Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 15, 2002 Elizabeth E. (nee Miller) College, age 88 b. Aug 7, 1913 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 14, 2002 N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Cloyd B. College, who died in 1959 d/o late Harry & Helen (nee Hoke) Miller Retired employee of Hershey foods, of 25 years. Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hershey Active in the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Member, Sojourners of Hershey Member, Hershey OAKS, Member, Hershey Coin Club Survivors: Son Neil F. College, Hershey Son Barry L. College, Annville Son Glen E. College,, Mechanicsburg Sister Dorothy McNaughton, Hershey Sister Florence McNaughton, Palmyra 9 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren burial: Shenks Cemetery, Conewago Twp., Dauphin Co. PA Mar 15, 2002 Maude R. (nee Risser) Dissinger, age 97 b. Jan 25, 1905 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 13, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Harold F. Dissinger Sr., who died in 1989 d/o late Daniel & Elizabeth (nee Clendennin) Risser Retired employee of the former Lebanon Paper Box Factory Former employee of Fink's Bakery, Annville Member. St. John's United Methodist Church, Pleasant Hill Survivors: Son Harold F. Jr., h/o Helen Dissinger, Corpus Christi, TX Daughter Patricia A., w/o Lester Phillippy Jr., Lebanon 6 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Quentin Cemetery, Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 15, 2002 Christine Elizabeth Kambakis, 26 days old b. Feb 15, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 13, 2002 Lebanon, PA d/o Christos G. Kambakis & Hope A. Reichert "Death believed to be suspicious, but no cause was available" Survivors: Twin brother Max Stoner Twin Brother Alex Stoner Maternal Grandparents Andy & Karen Angelucci, Harrisburg Paternal Grandparetns Gregory & Georga Kambakis, Wyomissing Maternal Great-grandparents Clifford & Barbara Reichert, Lebanon Maternal Great-great-grandfather Alexander Foltin, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Sister Autumn Marie Stoner Burial: no location is listed! Mar 16, 2002 Myrtle I. (nee Hess) Bomberger, age 89 b. Jun 18, 1912 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 14, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Ammon S. Bomberger d/o late Charles E. & Lizzie E. (nee Tobias) Hess Retired from Dutch Maid Clothing Member, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf 1929 Graduate of Jonestown H. S. Graduate of Lebanon Business College. Survivors: Daughter Fern I. Erdman, w/o Robert, Lebanon Daughter Arline B. Rhoad, w/o Warren J., Hershey Son A. James Bomberger, h/o Brenda W., Myerstown Sister Catherine M. Freeman, Manheim 8 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Charles E. Bomberger Brothers Warren T. Hess and Raymond C. Hess A grandchild Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 17, 2002 Kathryn F. Zanic, age 78 b. Jun 19, 1923 Ohio d. Mar 16, 2002 Hersehy, Dauphin Co. PA d/o late George & Mary (nee Mindy) Zanic Member, Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, Swatara Township, Lebanon Co. Survivors: Daughter Lana M., w/o James Riegle, Lebanon Sister Mary Marinkov, Fredericksburg Sister Anna Miller, Lebanon 2 granddaughters Preceded in death by: Brother John Zanic Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 17, 2002 Myrtle I. (nee Hess) Bomberger, age 89 b. Jun 18, 1912 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 14, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Ammon S. Bomberger d/o late Charles E. & Lizzie E. (nee Tobias) Hess Retired from Dutch Maid Clothing Member, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf 1929 Graduate of Jonestown H. S. Graduate of Lebanon Business College. Survivors: Daughter Fern I. Erdman, w/o Robert, Lebanon Daughter Arline B. Rhoad, w/o Warren J., Hershey Son A. James Bomberger, h/o Brenda W., Myerstown Sister Catherine M. Freeman, Manheim 8 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Charles E. Bomberger Brothers Warren T. Hess and Raymond C. Hess Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 18, 2002 Dorothy Mae Reed, age 83 b. Apr 18, 1918 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2002 Lebanon PA d/o late Claude Daniel & Anna (nee Buck) Reed Received her nurses training Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia Served in the Army during WW2. After war, employed as a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital and the Visiting Nurses' Association. Co-owner of the former Ridge Nursery w/ her brother the late James F. Reed, who died May 22, 1982 enjoyed playing the violin, golfing, and tennis. Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Humane Society of Lebanon Co. Member, Alumni Association of Lankenau Hospital Survivors: SisterMary Jean Light, Lebanon 2 nephews a niece number of great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Claude David Reed, who died June 10, 2001 Brother James F. Reed, who died May 22, 1982 Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 18, 2002 Michael A. Bruder, age 67 b. Mar 31, 1934 location not listed. d. Mar 17, 2002 New York City, NY s/o Verna H. (nee Houser) Bruder & the late Michael A. Bruder. 1952 Graduate Lebanon Catholic H. S. Graduate of Emerson College, Boston Massachusetts Retired unemployment compensation interviewer w/ the New York State Dept of Labor. Attended St. Cecilia Church, Lebanon Survivors: Brother Paul Bruder, Lebanon 3 nieces and a nephew Preceded in death by: Two sisters Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 18, 2002 Lucille E. (nee Erdley) Wertz, age 74 b. Apr 1, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o William Wertz w/o late Edward F. Stefl d/o late Cloyd F. & Ruth A. (nee Kauffman) Erdley 1945 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Graduated from Gettysburg College. Special education teacher for 19 years a Uniontown Junior H. S. Enjoyed reading, and walking and loved animals Member, Delta Gamma Sorority Member, Taul Kappe Alpha National Honorary Forensic Fraternity Member, Mt. Pleasant United Church of Christ Attended Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Larry E. Stefl, Oakland CA Daughter Pamela R. Stefl, Oakland Ca Step-son William H. Wertz, Lebanon Step-son Charles A. Wertz, Lebanon Step-son Richard A. Wertz, Lebanon Step-daughter Jean L. Wertz, Lebanon Sister Dorothy E., w/o late Herbert E. Ditzler Preceded in death by: Daughter Victoria L. Stefl Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant PA Mar 18, 2002 John P. Connell, age 84 b. Sep 29, 1917 Rensselaer NY d. Mar 17, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Elinor A. (O'Donnell) Connell s/o late Daniel & Marian (nee Cummings) Connell Retired employee of Sterling Drug Co., Myerstown Production manager for the Bayer Division, with 42 years of service. Member, Lebanon Country Club Member, Myerstown Rotary Club Member, St. Cecilcia Church. Army veteran of WW2, he served in Africa, Italy and France. Survivors: Son Paul J., h/o Donna Connell, High Bridge NJ Daughter Kathleen, w/o Michael Kane, Wenonah, NJ 5 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Daniel Connell Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 18, 2002 Charles Haag Jr., age 93 b. Oct 15, 1908 West Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 16, 20002 Lebanon PA h/o Julia M. (nee O'Donnell) Haag, to whom he was married 68 years s/o late Charles J. & Sadie (nee Boger) Haag Retired employee of Bethlehem Steel Lebanon w/ 47 years of service. Live member, Lebanon Co. Firemen's Association Worshipped at the Lebanon Rescue Mission Army veteran Survivors: Son Charles E. Haag, h/o Christine C. Blidan, Media Son Dennis T., h/o Arlene F. Haag, Jonestown Son Donald W., h/o Marian Haag, Lebanon Daughter Sandra J., w/o Arthur Keller Jr., Lebanon Sister Cora O'Donnell, Lebanon 9 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: 11 brothers and sisters a Grandson Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 18, 2002 Charles L. Killian Sr., age 75 b. Mar 26, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o Thelma L. (nee Meyer) Killian, to whom he was married 44 years june 7 2001 s/o late Michael P. & C. Irene (nee Lorah) McGowan former owner/operator McGowan & Killian Service Station and Fuel Oil Service former owner /operator of Irene's Motel. Also had been employed by the Lebanon Daily News as a motor route carrier. Prior to his retirement- employed as a mechanic's helper for Capital Trailways, Harrisburg WW2 veteran, he served in Navy aboard the USS Missouri, where he witnessed the signing of the treaty that ended the war. Member, Rescue Fire Co. #4 Member, Navy Club of Lebanon Ship 91 Member, American Legion Enjoyed golfing and bowling. Survivors: Daughter Suzanne P., w/o Royce Greenway, Augusta GA DaughterMary, w/o Dennis Herman, Annville Daughter Ann Marie Ray, Ocean View, DE Son Charles L. Killian Jr., h/o Yvonne Yeagley, Lebanon 11 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 18, 2002 Earnest A. Meily Sr., age 80 b. Sep 2, 1922 Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 17, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Phillis J. (nee Miller) Meily, w/whom he celebrated 46 years Nov 12, 2001 d/o late Walter & Kathryn (nee Houser) Meily Retired in 1983 after 42 years, former Bethlehem Steel Corp, where he worked in the mine rode department. Operated a crop and beef cattle farm in Swatara Township, Lebanon Co. Army Veteran of WW2, where he was master sergeant serving in Panama Canal Member, Annville American Legion Member, Friendship Fire Co. Member, PA Farmer's Association Member, Northern Lebanon Senior Citizens Member, Mountville United Methodist Church, where he had served as the president of the trustees on the cemetery and administrative boards. Part owner of the Lebanon Rod and Gun Club Enjoyed hunting and traveling. Survivors: Son Earnest A. Jr., h/o Sherri Meily, Mt. Union Son Timothy W., h/o Stacy Meily, Jonestown Daughter Cynthia L., w/o Terry Miller, Myerstown Daughter Pamela S., w/o Rev. W. Matthew Whayland Daughter Jane M. Harvey, Lebanon Brother Walter S. Meily Jr., Hershey Brother Elwood C. Meily, Lebanon Brother Lavern Meily, Modesto CA Sister Jeraldine Clark, Doylestown Sister Darlene Mortensen, Little Silver, NJ 11 grandchildren burial: Mountville United Methodist Church, Mountville PA Mar 19, 2002 Charles L. Killian Sr., age 75 b. Mar 26, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o Thelma L. (nee Meyer) Killian, to whom he was married 44 years june 7 2001 s/o late Michael P. & C. Irene (nee Lorah) McGowan former owner/operator McGowan & Killian Service Station and Fuel Oil Service former owner /operator of Irene's Motel. Also had been employed by the Lebanon Daily News as a motor route carrier. Prior to his retirement- employed as a mechanic's helper for Capital Trailways, Harrisburg WW2 veteran, he served in Navy aboard the USS Missouri, where he witnessed the signing of the treaty that ended the war. Member, Rescue Fire Co. #4 Member, Navy Club of Lebanon Ship 91 Member, American Legion Enjoyed golfing and bowling. Survivors: Daughter Suzanne P., w/o Royce Greenway, Augusta GA DaughterMary, w/o Dennis Herman, Annville Daughter Ann Marie Ray, Ocean View, DE Son Charles L. Killian Jr., h/o Yvonne Yeagley, Lebanon 11 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 19, 2002 Ruth E. (nee Keller) Blessing, age 86 b. Apr 20, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 18, 2002 Sinking Spring, Berks Co. PA w/o late Earnest W. Blessing d/o late Harry & Anna Keller worshipped in the Presbyterian faith. Survivors: Son Hank Blessing, Virginia Daughter Shirley Gamble, Bowmansville Son Dennis Blessing, Hamburg Daughter Nancy Schaeffer, Morgantown Son David Blessing Sr., Reading 16 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sons Earnest W. Blessing Jr. and Lawrence Blessing Brothers Henry Keller and Rod Keller Sister Beatrice Albert Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 19, 2002 Warren G. Kurtz, age 84 b. Apr 15, 1917 Heidelberg Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 17, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Beatrice I. (nee Goshert) Kurtz s/o late Isaac & Sallie (nee Young) Kurtz retired farmer Self-employed carpenter Member, Zion United Methodist Church, Schaefferstown Survivors: DaughterMargaret, w/o Richard Bennetch, Jacksonville NC DaughterMary Ellen, w/o Kermit Kreiser, Richland Daughter Karen, w/o Howard Neiheiser, Richland Sister Grace, w/o Howard Unruh, Denver PA 8 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren 2 great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Nevin Kurtz Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 19, 2002 Tyrus R. "Ty" Hippert Sr., age 90 b. date not provided Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 17, 2002 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Bertha (nee Kline) Hippert, who died Apr 21, 1942 h/o late R. Fern (nee Ulrich) Hippert, who died Oct 27, 1975 s/o late George & Esther (nee Rabold) Hippert Army Air Force veteran of WW2 Had been employed in maintenance at the Wernersville Hospital for 9 years. Retired 1976. Had worked at E.J. Lavino in Sheridan for many years, last working in 1965. Member, Elizas United Church of Christ, Newmanstown Member, Newmanstown Athletic Club Life member & charter member, Newmanstown Ambulance Association Life member, Newmanstown Fire Co. Survivors: Son T. Raymond Hippert Jr., Pine Grove Son Merrill M. Hippert, Centerville, VA Son Luke S. Brooks, Newmanstown Brother Malcolm Hippert, Schaefferstown Brother Eugene Hippert, Florida 10 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren 10 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Beatrice, Lillian and Margarite Brother Hayden Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Twp. PA Mar 19, 2002 Marvin E. Mease, age 74 b. Mar 26, 1927 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 18, 2002 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Jean M. (nee Warner) Mease, w/whom he would have celebrated 54 years on May 8, 2002. S/o late Earl & Jenny (nee Klinger) Mease. Retired from Quaker Alloy, Myerstown, where he worked as a crane operator. Member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg Member, Fredericksburg Fire Co. Survivors: Son Rodney E. Mease, Mechanicsburg Son Roger E., h/o Jerilynn Mease, Harrisburg Sister Lucretta Miller, Harrisburg 4 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 20, 2002 Ronald L. Shutter, age 65 b. Sep 2, 1936 Stouchsburg, PA d. Mar 18, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Margaret L. (nee Plank) Shutter, to whom he would have celebrated 32nd anniversary in June. S/o late Charles W. & Marion (nee Kreider) Shutter. Marine Corp veteran. Retired crane operator from the former Bethlehem Steel plant, Lebanon Bartender at the Newmanstown Fire Co. Social Club for many years. Member, Lincoln Republican Member, Orioles Member, Fifth Ward Athletic Member, R Field & Stream Member, Maennerchor Member, Keystone Gun Member, Newmanstown Volunteer Fire Co. Social Member, Richland American Legion Member, Newmanstown Athletic Association Member, Friendship Fire Co & Rescue Hose Co. No. 4 Survivors: Daughter Bambi L. Shaak, Pine Grove Step-dau Lisa A., w/o Larry B. Gettler, Lebanon Step-son Gary L. Fake, Lebanon Brother Charles W. Shutter, Victoria TX Brother Roger K. Shutter, Lebanon Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren Burial: Cremation. No location listed. Mar 20, 2002 Robert C. Witmer, age 66 b. Oct 31, 1935 Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 19, 2002 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Aaron & Marion (nee Hershey) Witmer Owner/operator of Witmer Upholstering Co., Lebanon A Navy veteran Member, St. John's Luther Church in Fredericksburg Member, Middletown Elks Club Member, Annville American Legion Avid golfer Avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. Survivors: Fiancee Brenda Batz, Fredericksburg Son Daryl S., h/o Shari Witmer, Harrisburg Daughter Jodi A. Witmer, Camp Hill Brother Barry Witmer, Sacramento CA Sister Joanne Sechrist, Palmyra 4 grandchildren burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 21, 2002 Hilda I. (nee Houtz) Groff, age 80 b. Sep 28, 1921 Berks Co. PA d. Mar 19, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Leslie P. Groff, who died Jan 14, 1995 d/o late Pierce & Jennie (nee Spitler) Houtz Graduate of Myerstown H. S. Member, Myerstown United Church of Christ Member, Myerstown Women's Club Member, Myerstown VFW Auxiliary Member, Marion Senior Citizens Survivors: Daughter Elyse I. Groff, Elizabethtown Sister Beulah Simmers, Myerstown 2 grandsons several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Earl Houtz, Albert Houtz, Richard Houtz and Russell Houtz. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 21, 2002 Pauline M. (nee Moehler) Long, age 88 b. Jun 9, 1913 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 19, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Cyrus F. "Scoop" Long, who died Mar 27, 1995 d/o late John & Lily (nee Rutter) Moehler Retired garment worked from the Warren Shirt Factory, Lebanon Survivors: Son John E., h/o Irma Long, Lebanon Son Earl F. Long, Lebanon Son Samuel E. Long, Bethel 11 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren burial: Richland Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 21, 2002 James C. Nash, age 76 b. Mar 26, 2915 Scranton PA d. Mar 20, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Arlene J. (nee Ditzler) Nash s/o late Charles & Helen (nee Shounder) Nash retired employee of former Bethlehem Steel Corp. Navy veteran of WW2. Member, Lebanon VFW Member, Jonestown American Legion Member, Navy Club Ship 91 Member, Friendship and Rescue Fire Co. Member, St. Cecilia Church. Survivors: Daughter Darlene M. Assetto, Bensalem 4 grandchildren a great-grandson several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son James C. Nash Jr. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 21, 2002 Theresa J. (nee Shimshock) Rhen, age 90 b. Jul 21, 1911 Wilkes-Barre, PA d. Mar 20, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Raymond Rhen d/o late John & Mary Shimshock retired employee of former Di-Ann Garment Co., Lebanon Member, St. Ceclia Church Survivors: Daughter Dongene M., w/o Gregory Troain, Lebanon 3 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 22, 2002 Esther A. (nee Sattazahn) Deiter, age 81 b. Mar 6, 1921 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 20, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Eugene E. Deiter, who died in Aug 1983 d/o late Esther (nee Lehman) Stattazahn d/o late Warren I. Sr. & May (nee Shepp) Sattazahn Women's Army Corp veteran of WW2 Retired crossing guard for the City of Lebanon Member, St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Member, Lebanon VFW Ladies Auxiliary Member, Lebanon American Legion Post 158 30 year member, Fresh Air Fund of Lebanon Co. Life Member, Lebanon City Fire Police Ladies Auxilliary Survivors: Daughter Linda M., w/o Darryl E. Focht, Myerstown Brother Gerald L, h/o Betty Sattazahn, Columbus OH Step-sister Mae, w/o Raymond Otto, Mt. Gretna 3 grandchildren 1 great-grandson nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son David E. Deiter Brother Warren I. Sattazahn Jr. Step-sister Jean Diebus Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 22, 2002 Earl "Whitey" A. Salem, age 82 b. Feb 18, 1920 Stricklerstown, PA d. Mar 21, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ada V. (nee Rinaldi) Salem, w/whom he would have celebrated their 61st anniversary Mar 22, 2002 s/o late Frank & Mamie (nee Reed) Salem retired 1982 Sterling Drug Co., Myerstown where he worked 17 years. Member, Friedens Luther Church, Myerstown Member, Myerstown VFW Member, Mt. Aetna & Mt. Zion Fire Companies Army Veteran of WW2 Enjoyed playing golf Survivors: Daughter Penny, w/o Rodney Boyer, Myerstown Sister Pearl, w/o Leroy Ulrich, Greble A granddaughter Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 22, 2002 Grace E. (nee Mell) Lobb Russell, age 92 b. May 7, 1909 Walnut Bottom, Cumberland Co. PA d. Mar 20, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Melvin Lobb, who died Nov 2, 1972 w/o late Quentin I. Russell, who died Feb 21, 1998. D/o late Nelson E. & Anna Ruth (nee Gibble) Mell She was in the trucking business in Cumberland Co. w/her first husband. Enjoyed reading. Survivors: Step-son Richard Russell, California Cousins Burial: Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 22, 2002 Margaret "Mickey" (nee Bender) Reilly, age 82 b. Jul 6, 1919 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 20, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Daniel J. Reilly, who died in 1999. D/o late Charles H. & Magdalen (nee Glennon) Bender Retired employee of the former H.L. Green Store in Lebanon, where she worked for 43 years. Member, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Annville. Survivors: Daughter Margaret Mary, w/o Joseph Szewczak, Vincennes IN Daughter Mary Kate, w/o Thomas C. Reppert, Lebanon Son Timothy V. Reilly, Woodbridge NJ Son Michael G., h/o Donna Reilly, Jonestown Sister Rose Hart, Bloomington DE Brother Charles H. Bender, Charlotte NC Brother John Bender, Wilmington DE 4 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers James Bender and Edward Bender Sisters Mary DelMarcelle and Pauline Reilly Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 22, 2002 Kathryn B. "Kitty" (nee Brubaker) Kurtz, age 90 b. date not listed Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 20, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Ward M. Kurtz, who died in Oct 1982. D/o late Harry & Amanda (nee Longenecker) Brubaker. Graduate of Elizabethtown College Employed as a public school teacher in Schaefferstown Worked w/her husband at the former Kurtz's Store in Leola, 1946 Ð 1976 Member, Ebenezer Evangelical Congregational Church, Brownstown Enjoyed gardening, writing, and playing piano. Survivors: Son Charles W. Kurtz, New Holland Sister Ruth Marsh, Washington Boro Sister Martha Weil, Tamarac FL 2 granddaughters 3 step-grandchildren 6 step-great-grandsons Preceded in death by: Step-son Fred L. Kurtz Brother Norman J. Brubaker Burial: Terre Hill Cemetery in PA Mar 22, 2002 Richard K. Embich, age 84 b. Apr 27, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 21, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o late Gladys C. (nee Gloss) Embich s/o late John & Louella (nee Allwein) Embich Army veteran of WW2, he served in North Africa and Italy. Retired after 24 yrs from Sterling Drug in Myerstown, where he worked in the acctg and payroll depts. Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, ELKS Lodge 631 Member, Lebanon VFW Member, Annville American Legion Life member, Lebanon Senior Center Survivors: Daughter Gale L., w/o William I. Lynch, Palmyra Sister Mary Fleischer, Lebanon Sister Nancy Walls, Lebanon Sister Patricia, w/o Donald Barry, Lebanon Brother Dr. John A. Embich, Lebanon A granddaughter A great-granddaughter Nieces and nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 22, 2002 Dr. George A. Keck, age 73 b. Jun 4, 1928 Pittsburgh, PA d. Mar 21, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Suzanne Keck to whom he was married 46 years Aug 2001. S/o late Frank & Edna Keck Graduate of Shady Side Academy, where he received his undergraduate degree in biology from University of Pittsburgh. Graduate degree in veterinary medicine from University of PA school of Veterinary medicine. He was large animal veterinarian who practiced in Lebanon Co. for 40 years. He had also done some toxicology at Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh. Member, Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey Lifetime Member, American & PA Veterinary Medical Assoc. Past President, Conestoga Veterinary Medical Association. Marine Corp veteran of the Korean War Chairman of the North Annville Zoning Hearing Board Survivors: Son Brian Keck, Palmyra Son Dr. Bruce Keck, h/o Kristine Keck, Palmyra Brother Frank Keck, Baltimore MD 2 granddaughters burial: Cremation. Nothing is listed. Mar 23, 2002 Dorothy A. (nee Hoover) Allen, age 90 b. Apr 26, 1911 Kinzers, Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 21, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Clarence N. Allen to whom she was married 49 years. D/o late Elmer & Lydia (nee Kurtz) Hoover. Retired from Bel Mills, Palmyra Member, Mt. Calvary Church, Elizabethtown Survivors: Brother Norman K. Hoover, State College Sister Esther Taylor, Langhorne Sister Arlene Heffley, w/o Nathan, Sparta NC Preceded in death by: Brothers Maurice Hoover & Robert Hoover Sisters Elizabeth Smith and Jane Alexander Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 23, 2002 Mary M. (nee Merkey) Loser, age 95 b. Apr 17, 1906 Bethel, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 21, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon PA w/o late Philip Keller w/o late Theodore Loser d/o late Elias & Sybilla (nee Baker) Merkey retired from San Giorgio after 25 years. Member, St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Member, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 115 Member, White Shrine Survivors: Daughter Betty L. Hower, w/o Raymond, Lebanon DaughterMardella G. Folmer, w/o Richard, Lebanon Son Philip W. Keller, Georgetown SC Step-son Theodore Loser, Lancaster Step-daughter Joyce Swope, w/o Richard, Washington PA 17 grandchildren 28 great-grandchildren 15 great-great grandchildren 9 step grandchildren several step great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Melvin R. Keller and William E. Keller Daughter Shirley Keller Step-daughter Caroline Bachman Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 24, 2002 Grace E. (nee Field) Wolfe, age 86 b. date not listed Bethel Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2002 Seneca, SC w/o late Allen Aaron Wolfe d/o late Ammon & Ella (nee Kissinger) Filed retired seamstress and lifelong Lutheran Survivors: Daughter Joan Harold, Seneca SC Son Mark Wolfe, Vancouver WA Brother Albert Field, Lebanon Brother Lee Field, Oahu, Hawaii Brother Vincent Field, Reading Sister Gladys Bowie, Gulfport MS 9 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Ammon Field Burial: Entombment Oconee Memorial Park, Seneca SC Mar 24, 2002 Esther (nee Kreider) Kline, age 81 b. Oct 2, 1920 Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co , PA w/o late Lester Kline d/o late Myers & Maude (nee Baer) Kreider She and her late husband owned and operated the Nordland Motel in Jonestown for many years. Survivors: Son Jack, h/o Sandra Kline, Landisville, Lancaster Co. Brother Adam Kreider, California 2 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Lt Larry L. Kline Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 24, 2002 Perry L. Meyer, age 88 b. Aug 9, 1913 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2002 Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Ethel M. (nee Wells) Meyer, w/whom he had been married 67 years. S/o late Perry L. & Estella (nee Long) Meyer. Retired carpenter for Haldeman Construction, Hershey and Funck's Construction, Lebanon 1931 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Attended Lebanon's Gospel Center and Manada Gap Full Gospel Mission Church, Harrisburg Member, Palmyra American Legion #72 Member, U. S. Army veteran of WW2 Survivors: Daughter Genivieve L. O'Dell, Lebanon Daughter Renee E. Meyer, Palmyra Son Edward P. Meyer, Carlisle Sister Stella Hinkle, Florida Brother Warren Meyer, Fredericksburg 4 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 24, 2002 Gretchen G. (nee Gruber) Kane, age 51 b. Jul 18, 1950 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 22, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Barry E. Kane d/o Harry & Mae (nee Bullock) Gruber Graduate of Penn State University. Taught elementary school in the Palmyra Area School District Member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Survivors: Son Ryan Kane, Palmyra Son Brandon Kane, Palmyra Sister Barbara Moyer, Lebanon Sister Susan Edris, Palmyra Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 25, 2002 Rebecca M. (nee Swope) Kistler, age 93 b. May 26, 1908 Frystown, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2002 New Holland, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Robert I. Kistler, who died 1976 d/o late D. Augustus & Ida M. (nee Deck) Swope 1925 Graduate of Bethel H. S. (Berks Co.) PA 1929 Graduate of Ursinus College, where she received a BA in foreign languages. Began working Swope's store in Frystown Taught in the Bethel (Berks Co.) School District for 4 years. Then Worked for Zimmermans' Store in Intercourse from 1967 Ð 1993 Member, Myerstown United Church of Christ, she taught Sunday School for many years, helped w/ the youth group, and served on its Women's Guild. Member, Mary Feree Society in Intercourse Member, Intercourse Fire Co. Member, Christian Business & Professional Women's Council of Lancaster Co. for many years. Former Member, Myerstown Woman's Club Former member, Frystown Bethel Farm Women Group No. 4 of Berks Co. Enjoyed playing games, arts and crafts and oil painting. Survivors: Daughter Roberta C., w/o Larry I. Sitler, Myerstown Daughter Susanna H. Miele, Pasadena CA Brother Daniel Swope, Arlington Va 5 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers J. Hiram Swope and Curtis Swope Burial: Frystown Cemetery, Frystown, Berks Co. PA Mar 25, 2002 Wendy Lee (nee Meyer) Heck, age 39 b. Jan 6, 1963 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Charles Heck d/o Robert A. Meyer Sr., h/o Elaine Meyer d/o Sandra L. Kunkelman, w/o Robert Day Member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Schaefferstown Survivors: Son Brandon M. Frescatore, Lebanon Son Rusty L. Frescatore, Mountville Brother Robert A. Meyer Jr., h/o Tina Meyer, Myerstown Sister Sandra D. Bailey, w/o Jeffrey Bailey, Lebanon A Grandson Two nephews. Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 25, 2002 George A. DeLong, age 79 b. Jun 26, 1922 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 22, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Jeanne (nee Stine) DeLong, to whom he was married 51 years in Aug 2001. S/o late George A. & Mabel (nee Imboden) Sruphar DeLong. Veteran of WW2, he served in the Navy for 6 years. On Dec 7, 1941, he was on the battleship USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor. After being trapped inside the capsized ship for a day and a half, he and 31 other men were cut out of the hull of the ship. He was at the battle of Guadalcanal on the USS Helena and later served on the USS Crater and was the Bikini Atoll atom bomb tester on the USS Dixie. He was the recipient of the Navy United Commendation Medal. In 1960, he was appointed an Honorary Colonel in the State of Oklahoma by Governor Edward Edmondson. From 1953 Ð 1971, he worked at the Lancaster RCA plant in supervisory and administrative positions. He was the deputy secretary of the PA Dept of Labor and Industry where he was in charge of the Bureau of Occupational Injury and Disease (Worker's Compensation). He also served on various boards and commissions including the Hazardous Substance Transportation Board, PA Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), PA Higher Education Assistance Agency and State Worker's Insurance Board. Retired from the U. S. Department of Defense in 1987, where he had been an industrial specialist. He was the Lancaster Co. Democratic chairman, 1967 Ð 1972, a Manheim Township Democratic committeeman, president of the National Council of Christians and Jews (NCCJ) 1969 Ð 1970, and the caper Club 1998-1999. He served on the committee for Quest, a continuing-education program for senior at Trinity Lutheran Church. Member, Unitarian Universalist church, Lancaster, where he served as president of the board of trustees and served on the deacon committee. Member, Annville American Legion Member, Harrisburg VFW Post 3540 Member, Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Member, USS Oklahoma Association Member, USS Crater Association Member, USS Helena Association Member, PA Association of Retired State Employees (PARSE). He has made numerous speeches to educational and service groups concerning WW2 experiences. Enjoyed traveling, reading and gardening. Survivors: Son David K., h/o Karen (nee Gourley) DeLong, Clinton Va Daughter Andrea Tallmadge, w/o Larry Kranz, Lancaster Daughter Gayle DeLong, w/o Jonathan Rose, Morristown NJ Sister Elizabeth Holz, Annville Brother Arthur J., h/o Catherine (nee Davis) DeLong, Tallahassee FL Brother Joseph B., h/o Janet (nee Schaeffer) DeLong, Annville 4 grandchildren 1 step-grandchild burial: Cremation. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 25, 2002 Frederick J. Wilhelm, age 86 b. Mar 28, 1915 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2002 Schnecksville, PA h/o late Annis D. (nee Hower) Wilhelm s/o late Paul C. & Ellen N. (nee Wolf) Wilhelm Former president of the First National Bank of Fredericksburg Piror to that he was head teller at the Dauphin Deposit Bank in Lebanon His banking career spanned 30 years before he retired in 1995. Member, St. Pauls' United Church of Christ of Hamilin, Fredericksburg, where he formerly served on the consistory. Member, Mount Lebanon Masonic Lodge 226, Lebanon, where he was a 32nd degree mason Member, Lodge Council Chapter Consistory, Valley of Reading Member, Rajah Shrine, Reading Survivors: Daughter Rev. LaVerne W. Passman, w/o Dr. Harvey Passman, Schnecksville Half-sister Mildred Miller, Lebanon Half-sister Betty Wilhelm, Lebanon Half-sister Catherine Wilhelm, Lebanon 2 grandchildren burial: St. Paul's Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 25, 2002 George R. "Chady" Chadwick Sr., age 73 b. Sep 8, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o late Anita L. (nee Gibble) Chadwick. S/o late Michael J. & Minnie S. (nee Henninger) Chadwick Retired deliveryman for T&C Oil, Lebanon He had previously worked for more than 30 years at the Quentin Riding Club. He had also worked as a driver for R.T. Curtin Coal & R.W. Houser Ice. Member, Faith Baptist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Anita L. Krissinger, Lebanon Daughter Bonnie L. Boyer, Lebanon DaughterMary A., w/o Thomas Stoudt, Lebanon Son Joseph J. Chadwick, Kannapolis, NC Brother Eugene Chadwick, Lebanon Brother James Chadwick, Lebanon 9 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Son George R. Chadwick Jr. Daughter Sally Ann Chadwick Brothers John Klapper, Donald Chadwick, Joseph Chadwick, Richard Klapper, Michael Chadwick. Sisters Margaret Kulovich and June Boltz Burial: Kochenderfer Cemetery, E.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 25, 2002 Violet L. "Chic" (nee Wrublewski) Weirich, age 84 b. Sep 14, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 24, 2002 Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o James D. Weirich d/o late Matthew & Margaret (nee Barczynski) Wrublewski retired employee of the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. Member, St. Cecilia Church Member, Annville and Lebanon Senior Centers Life member, Mt.Zion Fire Co. Avid bingo player Survivors: Daughter Joan L., w/o Charles Gettle, Lebanon Sister Mary Gordon, Lebanon 4 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Helen Michael, Irene Wrublewski, Anna Golembewski and Stella Michewicz Brothers John Brown and Joseph Brown. Mar 26, 2002 Milton H. McFalls, age 86 b. Mar 24, 1915 Rawlingsville PA d. Mar 23, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Myrle E. (nee Miller) McFalls, who died July 28, 1998. S/o late Harry C. & Lizzie (nee Eschbach) McFalls Retired U. S. Postal Service as a mail carrier, Had been a bank teller at the former American Bank and Trust for 20 years. Army veteran of WW2. Active Member, St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, Lebanon He belonged to the Men's Brotherhood and served as treasurer. Member, Lebanon Senior Center Member, Annville American Legion for more than 50 years. Former financial secretary for the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Survivors: Son Milton H. McFalls II, h/o Edith McFalls, Moorestown NJ Son Jeffrey L. McFalls, Myerstown Sister Lettie Nye, Lebanon 4 grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sister Ruth Sponhower Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 26, 2002 Elsie C. (nee Ebbeson) Honafius, age 89 b. Oct 15, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 22, 2002 Sarasota, FL no spouse listed. No parents listed. Stanley Home Products dealer for more than 25 years. Survivors: Daughter Pauline M. Sivertsen, Sarasota FL Step-son Ernest Bowman, Lebanon Step-son Harry Honafius, Manheim Sister Mary Sitko, Arizona Sister Florence Krissinger, Lebanon 6 grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren 6 great-great-grandchildren burial: not listed. Mar 26, 2002 Gordon D. Willis, age 81 b. Aug 4, 1920 New Cumberland, PA d. Mar 25, 2002 Holy Spirit Hospital in PA h/o Lebanon Native Helen E. (nee Uhrich) Willis s/o late Harry & Edith Willis retired contractor/builder from the former Willis Brothers in New Cumberland member, Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland. Survivors: Daughter Pamela H. Rosnic, Pittsburgh 2 grandchildren burial: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, PA Mar 26, 2002 Gerald L. Boyer, Sr., age 61 b. Mar 1, 1941 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 24, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ruby J. (nee Schlegel) Boyer s/o late Jeremiah J. & Catherine (nee Deemer) Boyer He was a retired pipefitter for local Union 520 Navy veteran Member, Hebron United Methodist Church, Lebanon Member, Lebanon VFW Member, Maennerchor Club Member, Mt. Zion Fire Co. Survivors: Daughter Sherri A., w/o Russell C. Davis, Myerstown Daughter Kelly S., w/o James Kemble, Myerstown Son Gerald L. Jr., h/o Theresa Boyer, Richland Son Jeremiah J. Boyer, companion of Pamela Boehmer, Myerstown Brother Robert Boyer, Lebanon Sister Fern, w/o Clarence Sweitzer, Hamlin Sister Marilyn, w/o Larry McKinney, Lebanon Sister Betty Graby, Gratz 6 grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 26, 2002 Ethel M. (nee Peiffer) Miller, age 82 b. Aug 20, 1919 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 25, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Walter E. Miller, who died in 1987. D/o late John E. & Carrie (nee Festler) Peiffer Member, Messiah Lutheran Church Survivors: Brother James Peiffer, Lebanon Sister Irene Kuglar, Lebanon 3 grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Son Larry E. Miller Brother John Peiffer Sister Pearl Emrich Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 26, 2002 Caroline (nee Heckler) Keller Stott, age 83 b. Jun 29, 1918 Montgomery Square, PA d. Mar 24, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Byron J. Keller Jr., who died 1970 w/o late Paul B. Stott, who died in 1985. D/o late William & Harriet (nee Service) Heckler Formerly of Dagsboro MD, Wyomissing and Quakertown Homemaker Avid quilter, sewer and knitter. Member, Meyerstown Baptist Church Member, Calvary Baptist Church, Georgetown DE, she was active in various church activities. Survivors: Son Byron J. Keller III, Shenandoah Junction WV Daughter Gwen E., w/o K.Allen Keller, Cleona Daughter Nancy A., w/o Terry Wark, Quakertown Daughter Susan E., w/o Carl Arnold, Dingman's Ferry Daughter Kimberly A., w/o Edward Kemp, Titusville Step-son Phillip Stott, Kalamazoo MI Step-daughter Deborah Krug, FL Brother William Heckler, Lansdale Sister Harriet Fridey, Lansdale Sister Alberta Fuss, North Wales Sister Marion, w/o Richard Cathers, California 18 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren burial: Whitemarsh Memorial Park. Ambler, PA Mar 26, 2002 Frank A. Kulikosky, age 83 b. date not listed Kaska, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2002 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Elinor A. (nee Steigerwalt) Kulikosky. S/o late Stanley & Anna (nee Bernosky) Kulikosky Graduate of Nesquehoning H. S., Carbon Co. PA Army veteran of WW2 Worked for the PA Fish Commission as a conservation officer for 23 _ years Last working as the assistant regional supervisor law enforcement-south Central Region, retiring in 1982. Member, St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg Survivors: Son Michael A. Kulikosky, Carlise Daughter Kathryn E. Bomberger, Fredericksburg Daughter Tamara A. Loeb, Hamburg Daughter Frances K. Lindsey, Lebanon Brother Michael J. Keller, Sugar Loaf Brother Edward Kulikosky, Baltimore MD 7 grandchildren a great-granddaughter burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 26, 2002 Albert C. Romualdi, age 84 b. Sep 6, 1917 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2002 Hershey, PA h/o late Gazella (nee Benko) Romualdi s/o late Ulderigo & Clotilde (nee Pellegrini) Romualdi Navy veteran of WW2, he also served in the Army Reserve Corp. Employed by the federal government as an airplane mechanic After retiring worked for Milton S. Hershey Medical Ceneter in the maintenance dept. Member, St.Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey Member, Hershey Italian Lodge Member, Hershey American Legion Enjoyed golfing. As a boy he worked as a caddy at the Hershey Country Club and was one of Milton Hershey's favorite caddies. Survivors: Son Albert Romuladi, Hershey Daughter Dolores Miller, Lewisburg TN Brother Romeo Romualdi, Hershey Brother Marino Romualdi, Annville 6 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 26, 2002 Perry L. Meyer, age 88 b. Aug 9, 1913 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2002 Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Ethel M. (nee Wells) Meyer, w/whom he had been married 67 years. S/o late Perry L. & Estella (nee Long) Meyer. Retired carpenter for Haldeman Construction, Hershey and Funck's Construction, Lebanon 1931 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Attended Lebanon's Gospel Center and Manada Gap Full Gospel Mission Church, Harrisburg Member, Palmyra American Legion #72 Member, U. S. Army veteran of WW2 Survivors: Daughter Genivieve L. O'Dell, Lebanon Daughter Renee E. Meyer, Palmyra Son Edward P. Meyer, Carlisle Sister Stella Hinkle, Florida Brother Warren Meyer, Fredericksburg 4 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 28, 2002 Archie Battistelli, age 88 b. Sep 23, 1913 Edri (Conemaugh twp.), PA d. Mar 26, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mary (nee Gasperini) Battistelli, to whom he was married 61 years. S/o late A. Gabriel & Louise (nee Domiano) Battistelli Enjoyed playing baseball Excellent accordion player. In his younger years, he worked as a strip miner Owned and operated a grocery store in Lebanon, retiring in 1982 Member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon Member, The Italian Club, Avonmore Member, Friendship Fire Co. Member, Lebanon American Legion Survivors: Son Donald, h/o Louise, Lebanon Son Kenneth, h/o Bonnie, Lebanon Son Archie Jr., h/o Pat of Annville Brother Albert, h/o Louise, Pine Run Sister Helen, w/o Andrew "Brown" Cup, Nowrytown Sister Gayety corridoni, Nowrytown Sister Dorothy Battistelli, Pittsburgh Sister Jean, w/o John Kokladis, Pittsburgh Sister Genevieve Rossi, Saltsburg 8 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Christy and Rudolph "Todd" Battistelli Burial: West View Cemetery, Avonmore, PA Mar 28, 2002 Ruth C. (nee Bender) Todd, age 77 b. date not provided Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 25, 2002 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA w/o David D. Todd, to whom she was married 49 years in May 2001. D/o late Dr. J. Richard & Ruth (nee Meiskey) Bender A nurse for more than 30 years. 21 years at Lancaster General Hospital Began her career with the Visiting Nurses Association, Phildelphia, 1949 Ð 1951 1942 graduate of Lititz H.S. Earned a bachelors' degree in chemistry and biology in 1946 from Dickinson College A bachelors' degree nursing education and registered nurse certification in 1949 from John Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing. Member, Lititz Moravian Congregation. Survivors: Daughter Elizabeth A. Todd, Lancaster Son Steven D. Todd, Manhattan Beach, CA Brother Robert M. Bender, Lititz 3 grandsons Preceded in death by: Sister Marion Bender Kutz Brother Dr. John W. Bender Burial: Lititz Moravian Cemetery, Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA Mar 28, 2002 Lloyd R. Darkes, age 83 b. May 23, 1918 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 26, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o late Helen U. (nee Herneisen) Darkes, who died Jun 30, 1997. S/o late Harry W. & Annie (nee Houtz) Darkes Retired butcher from Geib's Butcher Shop, Myerstown. Had been a meat cutter for Carpenter's Meats in Lebanon Worked at the Leesport Farmer's Market. Active member, Zion Lutheran Church, Lebanon, he said in the choir for more than 50 years. Attended the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club at the Farmer's Wife Restaurant for many years. Survivors: Daughter Lucille J., w/o Marlin Yarnell, Myerstown Daughter Janet M., w/o Allen Bishop, Lebanon Brother Leo W. Darkes, Lebanon Brother Charles H. Darkes, Lebanon Brother Russell J. Darkes, Grand Prairie TX Brother Curtis H. Darkes, Trenton NJ Brother Mark V. Darkes, Hollywood FL Brother Lester H. Darkes, Elizabethtown Brother George C. Darkes, Frystown Sister Katherine A. Steward, Mt. Zion Sister Mildred J. Kelinfelter, Lebanon Sister Annabelle R. Kreuzer, Cleveland OH 4 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sisters Florence Darkes and Mabel M. Knapp, who eided Apr 6, 1986 Brothers Ammon W. Darkes, who died Jan 4, 1967 Warren H. Darkes, who died Apr 25, 1995 Paul A. Darkes, who died on May 7, 1996 Burial: Zion "Goshert's" United Church of Christ, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 28, 2002 Nora R. (nee Kalbach) Yingst, age 82 b. Jan 5, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 25, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late William H. Yingst, who died Aug 3, 1985 d/o late Carlen R. & Martha B. (nee Heller) Kalbach Retired from the former No-Mend Hosiery, Lebanon Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon, and its Klover Klass Sunday School class. Survivors: Sister Lela M., w/o Mark Miller, Lebanon Sister Catherine I., w/o Elwood Meily, Lebanon Sister Marian F. Brommer, Lebanon Brother Charles C., h/o Betty Kalbach, Benzonia, MI Many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Carlen R. Kalbach, Cyril C. Kalbach, Raymond C. Kalbach and David Kalbach Sisters Anna L. DiNunzio and Dorothy M. Jagnow Burial: Mt.Lebanon Cemetery, N. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 28, 2002 Richard R. Shucker, age 65 b. Feb 7, 1937 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 27, 2002 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Ray T. & Vera R. (nee Yingst) Shucker Retired postal clerk at the Harrisburg Main Post Office. Served in the Air Force from 1953 Ð 1957 Survivors: Sister Louise I., w/o late Luther Hicks, Lebanon Brother Theodore L. Shucker, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 28, 2002 Beverly J. (nee Laureno) Bosso, age 70 b. Apr 5, 1931 Staten Island, NY d. Mar 27, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Gabriel V. Bosso d/o late Joseph & Lena (nee Santore) Laureno 5 year battle w/ pancreatic cancer Formerly worked for Household Finance Formerly an office manage for an optometrist in New York. Member, Holy Spirit Church, Palmyra Survivors: Daughter Bonnie Bosso, Strasburg Sister Sophie Aquino, Staten Island NY Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp. (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA Mar 30, 2002 James R. Koller, age 95 b. Oct 27, 1906 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 29, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Madeline (nee Line) Koller, who died Jan 26, 1996 s/o late James Q. & Mary E. (nee Dissinger) Koller Former Lebanon Attorney "State Sen. David J. Brightbille, one of Koller's former law partners, said Koller was a quiet man And "very much a gentleman". Koller was also a thorough lawyer, Brightbill said. He said Koller was a general law practitioner involving estates and representing businesses. Although he did not like politics, Koller was Brightbill's campaign manager when Brightbill ran for district attorney in 1977. "His name alone enabled me to carry the eastern end of the county", Brightbill said yesterday. Koller married late in life, Brightbill said. He had known his wife while attending Albright College. She moved away and was married. She returned to Lebanon County after her first husband died, and she and Koller married, Brightbill said." 1924 Graduate of Myerstown H. S. 1928 Graduate of University of Pennsylvania Law School. He became a member of the Lebanon Co. Bar Association in 1931. Partner of the Lebanon Law Firm of Siegrist, Koller, Brightbill and Long, where he practiced law Until his retirement in Dec 31, 1985 Army Veteran of WW2 1943, Graduate from the Military Intelligence School in Atlanta GA He was appointed a special agent in Military Intelligence Division of Fourth Service command, Atlanta 1943 Graduate from the Military Intelligence Training Center, Camp Ritchie, MD 1943 Graduate Military Intelligence School, Chicago 1944 commissioned a 2nd lieutenant assigned to the Judge Advocate General Department. When he was discharged, he was a first Lieutenant. Member, Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown Member, Lebanon County Bar Association, where he served as past president. Member, Patriotic Order of Sons of America, Myerstown Member, Lebanon Elks Member, Lebanon County Shrine Club Member, Masonic Blue Lodge Mt. Olivet, Lebanon Member, Tall Cedars, Lebanon Member, Consistory Lodge, Reading, where he was a 32nd degree Mason Member, Rajah Temple, Reading Past president of the Lebanon Lions Club Member, Keystone Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, Myerstown Member, Newmanstown Fire Co. Life Member, Goodwill Fire Co., Myerstown Honorary Member of Pi Gamma Mu Honorary Society Past director of the 1st National Bank, Fredericksburg Past solicitor of Peoples National Bank, Lebanon 1952, served as president of the Albright College Alumni Association 1953 Ð 1957, trustee of Albright College 1961, Regional Chairman of the Lebanon Association of Albright College. 1981, Received Albright College's Distinguished Alumni Award. Survivors: Sister Emma C. Kollar, Myerstown Step-son Frank Everett, Wallingford Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sisters Mabel Koller, Margaret Peiffer, Edna Bowman, Annie Koller, Elsie Koller, Carrie Koller. Brother Harry Koller Step-son Robert Everett Burial: Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 30, 2002 Clayton E. Shaeffer, age 86 b. Aug 27, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 29, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Betty M. (nee Heider) Shaeffer s/o late Elam & Irene Shaeffer Army Veteran of WW2 Retired from PennDOT Survivors: Son Clayton E. Shaeffer, Harriet, Arkansas Son Joseph Shaeffer, who is serving w/ the military overseas Daughter Kathryn I. Moyer, Annville Step-son George Partemore, Steelton Step-son Terry Parthemore, Philadelphia Brother Elam Shaeffer, Lebanon 10 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 30, 2002 Kaycie Lynn Kuhnert, stillborn b. Mar 28, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 28, 2002 Lebanon PA d/o Mark A. & Ellen L. Kuhnert Survivors: Sister Alexis Marie Kuhnert Brother Trent Ryan Kuhnert Maternal Grandmother Kay L. Cummings, Lebanon Paternal Grandparents Richard & Carol Kuhnert, Lebanon A Great-great Grandmother Two aunts and two cousins. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 30, 2002 Dorothy J. (nee Zolner) Smith, age 84 b. Sep 2, 1917 Punxsutaway, PA d. Mar 28, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late George W. Smith d/o late Thomas & Ida (nee Baughman) Zolner retired from Cornwall Manor Previously worked at the Haws Avenue United Methodist Church, Norristown Member, United Way, Lebanon Member, Lebanon Co. Community Concert Association Member, Cornwall Manor Society Member, Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Survivors: Nephew and a sister-in-law Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 30, 2002 Terry L. Miller Sr., age 46 b. Mar 7, 1956 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 29, 2002 Millcreek Township, Lebanon Co. PA s/o Fern J. (nee Weiss) Miller, Kleinfeltersville and the late Walter F. Miller worked at Double H Boot Factory, Womelsdorf Survivors: Son Terry L. Miller Jr., Womelsdorf Sister Beverly Rutter, w/o Charles, Schaefferstown Brother Corbit Miller, Richland A nephew Burial: Millbach Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 30, 2002 Mary (nee Eckert) Greenawalt, age 89 b. Jun 24, 1912 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 28, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Henry B. Greenawalt d/o late Levi & Francis (nee Leedom) Eckert Homemaker Enjoyed doing crafts Member, Lebanon Valley Baptist church Survivors: Daughter Dorothy M. Fetrow, w/o Martin D., Hummelstown Son Henry B. Greenawalt Jr., h/o Corrine, Carlise Sister Verna Funk, Elizabethtown Sister Ruth Meyhoffer, Palmyra Brother Paul Eckert, h/o Mae, Rehrersburg Brother Mark Eckert, Bethlehem 9 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren burial: Stoverdale Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA