OBIT: David LEIPHART, 1934, Chanceford Township, York County, PA

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FORMER STAGE OPERATOR DIES
David Leiphart, who drove horse-drawn Coach years ago, passes away
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HOME AT RICHMOND
Richmond, April 22 - David Leiphart, who at one time operated a horse-drawn 
stagecoach between Craley and York died at his home in Chanceford township at 
this place on Saturday at 7:30 PM. Mr. Leiphart, who is aged 61 years, three 
months and 21 days, had been a suffer from rheumatism for some years. This 
developing into a heart ailment, caused death. He had been bedfast for about 
three weeks.

Mr. Leiphart spent practically all his life is a resident of this vicinity. He 
was a farmer but for a period of years he operated the stagecoach. Usually, he 
made the trip to York once each day, leading Craley early in the morning and 
returning to the starting point after a round-trip in the evening. The trip was 
made by way of Red Lion. The line was discontinued about 20 years ago.

Surviving Mr. Leiphart are four children, John Leiphart  and Mrs. Harry Leiphart 
of this place: Mrs. Henry Leiphart, Red Lion; and Harold Leiphart, of this 
place; and two brothers, Amos Leiphart, of Wrightsville RD 2; and Ulysses 
Leiphart, Craley. Four grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon and 1:30 o'clock at the late 
home. Further services will be held in the sale of evangelical church with Rev. 
Clair C. Kreidler, pastor of the Craley Evangelical charge, officiating. 
Interment will be made in the  cemetery adjoining the church. Funeral director 
George W. Anstine, East Prospect, is in charge of the arrangements.

Source: York Newspaper, York, Pennsylvania; handwritten date 1934