Obits: December 2001: Abstracts from Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon Co, PA Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Krista K. Gable eagle429@bright.net Obituary abstracts from the Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, PA. People lived in Schuylkill, Dauphin, Lebanon, Berks, and Lancaster Counties. ************************************************ DECEMBER 2001 OBITURY ABSTRACTS LEBANON DAILY NEWS LEBANON, LEBANON CO, PENNSYLVANIA SUBMITTED BY KRISTA GABLE Updated 08/02/2002 Index by order listed. Dec 1, 2001 Nora E. (nee Dishong) Kirsch, age 70 Dec 1, 2001 John R. Whitman, age 65 Dec 1, 2001 Margaret G. (nee Grove) Thompson, age 87 Dec 1, 2001 James R. "Russell" Hartman, age 75 Dec 1, 2001 Steven B. Hain, age 45 Dec 2, 2001 Laverne M. (nee Stickler) Hartmoyer, age 71 Dec 2, 2001 Joan H. (nee Miller) Horst, age 65 Dec 2, 2001 Clair E. Jumper, age 76 Dec 2, 2001 Mildred G. Stokes, age 94 Dec 2, 2001 William R. Strickler, age 83 Dec 2, 2001 Glenn R. "Buster" Kinsey, Jr., age 56 Dec 2, 2001 Lesta E. (nee Schoener) Rathman, age 86 Dec 3, 2001 Florence M. (nee Swope) Eby, age 86 Dec 3, 2001 Betty (nee Shaak) Brandt, age 92 Dec 3, 2001 Mary C. (nee Hikes) Peter, age 102 Dec 3, 2001 Sarah R. (nee Yake) Horney, age 85 Dec 3, 2001 Emma C. (nee Seiger) Hoover, age 80 Dec 3, 2001 Violet (nee Daniels) Kaley, age 84 Dec 3, 2001 Janessa E Torres, age 21 Dec 3, 2001 Jonny Belle (nee Johnson) Johnson, age 50 Dec 4, 2001 William J. Deitzler Sr., age 70 Dec 4, 2001 Florence E. Klopp, age 88 Dec 4, 2001 Dawn C. (nee Humphrey) Drago, age 40 Dec 4, 2001 Eva M. (nee Bell) Etter, age 85 Dec 4, 2001 Helen R. (nee Stickler) Smith, age 87 Dec 4, 2001 Esther M. (nee Kramer) Lash, age 83 Dec 4, 2001 Col. Rodman D. Miller, age 94 Dec 4, 2001 Evan James Gainey, age 2 months Dec 4, 2001 Alice O. (nee Snavely) Sauder, age 45 Dec 4, 2001 George P. Ganter, age 93 Dec 5, 2001 Esther M. (nee Kramer) Lash, age 83 Dec 5, 2001 Kirk Jason Dechert, age 21 Dec 5, 2001 Calvin D. "Kick" Brown, age 49 Dec 5, 2001 Arbutus C. (nee Gibson) Elliott, age 91 Dec 5, 2001 Linda D. (nee Weit) Eckman, age 55 Dec 5, 2001 Morrett M. Firestone, age 80 Dec 5, 2001 Mark Armand Gress, age 26 Dec 5, 2001 Boyd H. Beck Jr., age 73 Dec 6, 2001 John W. "Tubby" Kramer, age 78 Dec 6, 2001 Patricia A. (nee Little) Annibali, age 66 Dec 7, 2001 Erma V. Pohronezny, age 79 Dec 7, 2001 Tracey E. Lander, age 78 Dec 7, 2001 Elizabeth M. Kreider, age 91 Dec 7, 2001 Miriam L. Dieffenbach, age 70 Dec 7, 2001 Lester S. Schlaseman, age 89 Dec 7, 2001 Gloria P. (nee Swanger) Parks, age 63 Dec 7, 2001 Elsie Mae (nee Martin) Stauffer, age 81 Dec 8, 2001 Mary H. (nee Wagner) Sherk, age 75 Dec 8, 2001 Mary (nee Kramer) Solenberger, age 71 Dec 9, 2001 Frank J. Scheer Sr., age 78 Dec 9, 2001 Melvin O. Behm, age 87 Dec 9, 2001 Jane A. (nee Messner) Kreiser, age 76 Dec 10, 2001 Lucy C. (nee Giuffre) Wanamaker, age 78 Dec 10, 2001 Lois B. (nee Deeter) Mackie, age 70 Dec 10, 2001 Melvin O. Behm, age 88 Dec 10, 2001 Patricia V. "Sis" (nee Ziegler) Shutter, age 66 Dec 11, 2001 Richard G. Curtin, age 53 Dec 11, 2001 Verna E. (nee Sherk) Yingst, age 83 Dec 11, 2001 Margaret M. (nee Pitts) McDonald, age 89 Dec 12, 2001 Daniel Z. Haldeman, age 90 Dec 12, 2001 Daisy M. Powell, age 84 Dec 12, 2001 Louise A. (nee Boyer) Budjako, age 85 Dec 12, 2001 Claude S. Klinger, age 73 Dec 13, 2001 Arlen A. Seiders, age 71 Dec 13, 2001 Casey J. Koons, age 17 Dec 13, 2001 Carrie M. (nee Miller) Ganter, age 92 Dec 13, 2001 Terrence G. Winters, age 53 Dec 13, 2001 Mary Alice (nee Snell) Coleman, age 89 Dec 13, 2001 Jeannette G. (nee Long) Yerger, age 61 Dec 14, 2001 Joseph S. Bylina Jr., age 65 Dec 14, 2001 Anne Marie (nee Flamm) Dunlap, age 67 Dec 14, 2001 Raymond C. Weise, age 54 Dec 14, 2001 Ferdinand S. "Babe" Deraco, age 75 Dec 14, 2001 Eileen Grace (nee Gingrich) Ebling, age 77 Dec 15, 2001 Joseph R. Annibali, age 75 Dec 15, 2001 Walter "Dutch" Sweigart, age 68 Dec 15, 2001 Kathryn M. (nee Rohland) Shenk, age 82 Dec 16, 2001 Ernest George King, age 84 Dec 16, 2001 Marguerite E. (nee Rhen) Souillard, age 96 Dec 16, 2001 Walter H. "Wally" Hottenstein, age 89 Dec 16, 2001 Helen J. (nee Gutekunst) Mohler, age 86 Dec 16, 2001 Mary "Melody" (nee Melovidov) Meisner, age 71 Dec 16, 2001 Anna E. (nee Stellar) Brandt, age 93 Dec 17, 2001 Pauline M. (nee Adams) Hoover, age 83 Dec 17, 2001 Anthony C. Keisch, age 74 Dec 18, 2001 Florence R. (nee Rice) Snyder, age 89 Dec 18, 2001 Pauline M. (nee Adams) Hoover, age 83 Dec 18, 2001 Rosina M. (nee Medel) Muller, age 93 Dec 18, 2001 Robert H. Kindt Sr., age 88 Dec 18, 2001 Harry Raymond May, age 89 Dec 18, 2001 James A. "Jim" Britto, age 60 Dec 19, 2001 LeRoy H. Umbenhen, age 78 Dec 19, 2001 Marion B. (nee Kreider) Shutter, age 91 Dec 19, 2001 Hilda A. (nee Mase) Graby, age 91 Dec 19, 2001 Pastor David E. Geiman, age 89 Dec 19, 2001 Sanders S. Wagner, age 84 Dec 19, 2001 Lucy N. (nee Strauss) Herr, age 92 Dec 19, 2001 Edna F. (nee Wayne) Hollenbach, age 91 Dec 19, 2001 Donald S. Maurer, age 74 Dec 20, 2001 Caroline E. (nee Deitz) Stumpf, age 72 Dec 20, 2001 Teresa R. (nee Miller) Lazorcik, age 78 Dec 20, 2001 Robert R. "Bob" Strause, age 64 Dec 20, 2001 Harry A. Fox Jr., age 75 Dec 21, 2001 Sanders S. Wagner, age 84 Dec 21, 2001 Ezequiel "Bebo" Santana, age 77 Dec 21, 2001 Michael J. Nagle, age 27 Dec 21, 2001 Nancy E. (nee Miller) Sheidy, age 66 Dec 22, 2001 Richard U. Herneisen, age 72 Dec 22, 2001 Mary E. (nee Powers) Berkheimer, age 83 Dec 23, 2001 Beatrice (nee Keller) Grove, age 90 Dec 23, 2001 John C. Sattler, age 71 Dec 23, 2001 Agnes C. "Sis" (nee Tice) Sanders, age 73 Dec 23, 2001 Walter H. "Wally" Kleinfelter Jr., age 77 Dec 23, 2001 Normon H. Ernst, age 86 Dec 24, 2001 Naomi F. (nee Herneisey) Batz, age 72 Dec 24, 2001 Annabelle M. (nee) Spangler, age 67 Dec 26, 2001 Mabel G. (nee Gehman) Groff, age 89 Dec 25, 2001 Mary H. (nee Herbst) Lau, age 90 Dec 25, 2001 Levi C. Spang, age 87 Dec 26, 2001 Trudy L. (nee Buvoltz) Love, age 51 Dec 26, 2001 Junior C. Shuey, age 80 Dec 27, 2001 Mary E. (nee Thomas) Coover, age 78 Dec 27, 2001 David M. Burkholder, age 70 Dec 27, 2001 Edward A. Daub Sr., age 75 Dec 27, 2001 Samuel J. Heisler, age 91 Dec 27, 2001 Margaret A. (nee Brightbill) Moore, age 90 Dec 27, 2001 John W. Spotts, age 89 Dec 27, 2001 Roy C. "Pappy" Knapp, Sr., age 72 Dec 27, 2001 Effie E. (nee Long) Leed, age 90 Dec 28, 2001 Warren A. Kessler Sr, age 67 Dec 28, 2001 Marion L. (nee Schade) Stauffer, age 76 Dec 28, 2001 William D. Hass, age 49 Dec 28, 2001 Dr. Luke Ebersole, age 83 Dec 28, 2001 Ray F. Wise, age 71 Dec 29, 2001 John W. Spotts, age 89 Dec 29, 2001 Paul E. Reeves, age 77 Dec 29, 2001 Gloria F. (nee Dove) Berger, age 58 Dec 29, 2001 Christian H. "Buzzy" Walmer, age 81 Dec 30, 2001 Geraldine A. (nee Walters) Shankroff, age 62 Dec 30, 2001 Margaret L. "Peg" (nee Keller) Wunderlich, age 80 Dec 30, 2001 Anita C. (nee Cobaugh) Stokes, age 93 Dec 31, 2001 Clarence L. Zerbe, age 79 Dec 31, 2001 Marion E. (nee Kohr) Frantz, age 78 Dec 31, 2001 Donald P. Yellets, age 71 Dec 31, 2001 Alma I. (nee Boltz) Fake, age 89 Dec 31, 2001 Robert C. Kyle, age 75 Dec 31, 2001 Dorothy B. (nee Miller) Mease, age 90 Dec 31, 2001 John L. Zell, age 76 Dec 1, 2001 Nora E. (nee Dishong) Kirsch, age 70 b. date not provided location not provided d. Nov 29, 2001 Lancaster Co. PA w/o Edward J. Kirsch Sr. d/o late Howard D. & Grace N. (nee Wilt) Dishong graduate, Lebanon H. S. retired from Datcon Mfg worshiped as a Protestant enjoyed Chrocheting survivors: Daughter Shirley, w/o Randall Zerman, Lebanon Daughter Suzanne, w/o tom Reiger, Hershey Son Ted Fasting, Texas Step-dau Elaine, w/o Edgar Shenk, Lancaster Step-dau Carol, w/o Richard Hohman, Lancaster Step-son Edward Kirsch Jr., h/o Sallie, Lancaster Brother Daniel Dishong, h/o Janet, Lebanon Brother Ray Dishong, w/o Geraldine, Lebanon Brother Mervin Dishong, h/o Dolores, Lebanon Sister Race, w/o Gordon Fasting, Florida 13 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren preceded in death by: Sister Dianna Innamortu Burial: St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster PA Dec 1, 2001 John R. Whitman, age 65 b. Aug 16, 1936 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2001 S. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o Phyllis J. (nee Book) Whitman s/o John G. & Sallie M. (nee Gamble) Whitman retired, iron worker for Local 404, Harrisburg served in the Air Force member, Newmanstown Athletic Club Survivors: Son John G. Whitman, Mechanicsburg burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 1, 2001 Margaret G. (nee Grove) Thompson, age 87 b. Jul 9, 1914 Haverford, Delaware Co. PA d. Nov 28, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Rev. Cecil G. Thompson d/o late Charles W. & Laura V. (nee Robinson) Grove retired, Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church member, United Methodist Church of Good Shepherd, Lebanon former member, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Bryn Mawr, where she had served as superintendent and taught in the children' s dept of the Sunday school she had been a member of both church' s choirs. Survivors: Two granddaughters 1 great-grandson 1 daughter-in-law burial: Lower Merion Baptist Church Cemetery, Lower Merion, Delaware Co. PA Dec 1, 2001 James R. "Russell" Hartman, age 75 b. Jun 7, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 29, 2001 S. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Jean M. (ne Bausman) Hartman s/o late James Hartman & Isabelle (nee Lantz) Hartman retired construction worker served in the Army during WW2 Graduate, Milton Hershey H. S., Hershey PA Member, Steelton VFW Survivors: Son Lester A. Hartman, Houston TX Son Barry L. Hartman, Linglestown Son Robert P. Hartman, Lebanon Son James R. Hartman, Lebanon Daughter Debra J. Firestone, w/o Allen, Lebanon Daughter Kim M. Reidel, w/o Charles, Lebanon Sister Mary Short, Myesrtown Sister Helen May Keller, Mt. Joy 17 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 1, 2001 Steven B. Hain, age 45 b. Apr 3, 1956 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Nov 29, 2001 Louisville KY h/o Denise E. (nee Weiant) Hain, to whome he was married 23 years. S/o late David L. Hain Sr. & Marcia (nee Bishusky) Hain "died of natural causes in a Days Inn, Louisville KY, while on a business trip" 1974 Graduate, Elco H. S. employed as operation and safety director Quality Driveaway, Goshen IN 4-H leader of the Equestrian Horse Club, Lebanon severed on the board of Lebanon 4-H fair. Coached midget football, Myerstown Driver for the Myerstown Goodwill Fire Co Member, Chamber of Commerce in PA and IN Survivors: Daughter Jennifer C. Hain, Wooster OH Daughter Jessica J. Hain, Middleburg IN Brother Craig D. Hain, Lebanon Brother Scott D. Hain, Bernville Brother David L. Hain, Radner Sister Cynthia Thomas, Lebanon Step-father Richard Keller, Myerstown Several step-brothers, step-sisters, nieces and nephews. Burial: Altahala Cemetery, Rehrersburg, Berks Co. PA Dec 2, 2001 Laverne M. (nee Stickler) Hartmoyer, age 71 b. Mar 25, 1930 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late John J. Hartmoyer Jr. d/o late Ira R. & Katherine (nee Brubaker) Stickler retired nurse' s adie, having worked for 46 years at the Lebanon VA Medical Center live member, Grace Independent Church, Lebanon, where she taught Sunday school, Bible school and sang in the choir Member, Fredericksburg Northern Lebanon Senior Cititzens, where she was the assistant secretary. Survivors: Daughter Debra A., w/o James B. Klinger, Myerstown Son John J. Jr., h/o Cathy Hartmoyer, Lebanon Son Stephen J., h/o Sue Hartmoyer, Newmanstown Brother Harry Stickler, Annville Brother Ira Sticker Jr., Lebanon Brother Fred Stickler, Lebanon Sister Bernetta, w/o Earl Hower, Lebanon Sister Rosetta Bennethum, Newmanstown Sister Janette, w/o Kenneth Reed, Myerstown Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Arlene Boltz Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 2, 2001 Joan H. (nee Miller) Horst, age 65 b. Oct 11, 1936 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Donald K. Horst Sr. d/o late John H. & Bernice E. (nee Bressler) Miller. Employed w/Sullivan, Snelling and Schappel, Lebanon, as a mortgage clerk Member, Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona Enjoyed camping and traveling. Survivors: Son Donald K. Jr., h/o Debra Horst, Lebanon Son Jeffrey A., h/o Alice E. Horst, Lebanon Son Michael S., h/o Dawn R. Horst, Lebanon Son Cory L. Horst, Lebanon Daughter Jody L, w/o Allen Hummel, Lebanon Brother John Henry, h/o Martha Miller, Lebanon Sister Bernice E., w/o Kerry A. Gamble, Lebanon 9 grandchildren a great-grandson Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 2, 2001 Clair E. Jumper, age 76 b. date not listed Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 1, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Janet E. (nee Barnhart) Jumper, w/whom he celebrated 39years May 25, 2001. S/o late Russell & Margaret (nee Neidig) Jumper Worked 35 years, former Savory Shoe Co., Elizabethtown Worked for 4 years K-wood Products, Rheems Member, Elizabethtown American Legion Conewago Post 329 Member, Elizabethtown VFW Post 5667 Member, Conewago Rod & Gun Club Member, Dela-Ches Infrantry Co. GA Veteran of WW2, he received the Purple Heart, American Theatre Ribbon, Bronze Battle Star, Victory Medal and Combat Infantry Badge. Survivors: Son Nicolas A., h/o Roberta Carroll, Conoy Twp. Sister Olean Ebersole, Elizabethtown Sister Dorothy M., w/o Gerald Huff, Georgetown DE Sister Audrey C. Snyder, Moutville Sister Doris Jean Moore, Anaheim CA Brother Russell, h/o Barbara Jumper, Shawnee Mission, KS Brother Robert, h/o Carolyn Jumper, Georgetown DE 1 grandson Preceded in death by: Brothers Kenneth Jumper, Ray Jumper, Oscar Jumper Sisters Vera Brunstetter and Betty Michaels Burial: Good' s Mennonite Cemetery, no city listed. Dec 2, 2001 Mildred G. Stokes, age 94 b. date not listed d. Nov 30, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Roy E. Stokes parents not listed! retired bank teller for Philadelphia National Bank member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Survivors: Son Jeffrey Stokes, Ontario, Canada Son Allan Stokes, Reading Daughter Trudie Fox, Palmyra 6 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 2, 2001 William R. Strickler, age 83 b. May 10, 1918 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Norene M. (nee Dawson) Strickler, to whom he was married 54 years, Oct 18, 2001 s/o late Paul R. & Mollie (nee Reinhold) Strickler retired machine operator for the Durable Shoe Co. Myerstown Army veteran of WW2 Worshipped in the Reformed faith. Raised in the Bethany Orphans Home, Womelsdorf from the age of 2 Life member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 Life member, Purple Heart of the Tri-County Member, Hershey Disabled Americans No. 48 Member and past commander, Jonestown American Legion Avid baseball player before being seriously wounded in Germany 1944. Survivors: Son James William Strickler, Phoenix AZ Son Steve Alan Strickler, Lebanon Daughter Debra A., w/o Robert Herring, Lebanon Sister Josephine Beamesderfer, Lebanon Sister Alice Boyer, Newmanstown 7 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 2, 2001 Glenn R. "Buster" Kinsey, Jr., age 56 b. d. Nov 30, 2001 Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sharon (nee Snyder) Kinsey s/o Edythe M. Kinsey employed as equipment operator, Weaber' s Sawmill member, Sons of Satan Motorcycle Club Member, Harley Hog Motorcycle Club. Navy veteran of Vietnam War. Graduate, Middletown H. S., where he participated in wrestling. Enjoyed camping, fishing and riding motorcycles. Survivors: Son Glenn R. Kinsey III, Lebanon Son Deacon C. Kinsey, Lebanon Maternal Grandmother Florence Clayton, Jackson NJ Brother David Kinsey, Carlise Sister Patricia Kinsey, Middletown 4 grandchildren burial: nothing listed. Dec 2, 2001 Lesta E. (nee Schoener) Rathman, age 86 b. date not listed Stouchsburg, Berks Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Clarence F. "Beevie" Rathman Sr., who died Sept 1, 2000 d/o late Howard & Ella (nee Ranck) Schoener member and former Sunday school teacher, St. Paul' s Evangelical Congregational Church, Reamstown. Retired in 1975 from the former Cinderella Knitting Mill, Denver Survivors: Son Clarence "Hank" Jr., h/o Anneliese (nee Kratzmann) Rathman, Stevens Sister Fern Ream, Adamstown Sister Elsie Tobias, Richland Sister Grace Wolf, Richland 1 grandson burial: Muddy Creek Cemetery, Swartzville PA Dec 3, 2001 Florence M. (nee Swope) Eby, age 86 b. Jun 16, 1915 Lickdale, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 27, 2001 ` Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Walter L. Eby d/o late John M. & Sadie Alice (nee Smith) Swope home maker member, Middletown Senior Center animal lover, particularly cats. Survivors: Son Walt Eby, Middletown Son Donald Swope, Tremont Sister Mary Malone, Sinking Spring 5 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren 3 step-great-grandchildren burial: Union Salem Church Cemetery, Swatara Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 3, 2001 Betty (nee Shaak) Brandt, age 92 b. Apr 18, 1909 Clay Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 1, 2001 Lewes Delaware w/o late Isaac D. Brandt, who died Dec 7, 1982 d/o late George & Ada (nee Noll) Shaak. Homemaker Member, St. Jacob' s "Kimmerlings" United Church of Christ, Lebanon Member, St. Jacob' s Women' s Guild, Lebanon Member, Lebanon Chapter 115 Order of the Eastern Star Member, Retired Steelworker' s Member, Farm Women' s Group 10 Member, Friendship Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Survivors: Son Eugene C., h/o Jeanne B. Hickernell, Ocean View DE Step-son David Isaac Brandt, Jacksonville FL Step-son Barry Brandt, Mt. Gretna 2 step-grandchildren 3 step-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Irvin Shaak She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Iona, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 3, 2001 Mary C. (nee Hikes) Peter, age 102 b. Mar 8, 1899 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 1, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late J. Irvin Peter, who died in 1951. D/o late w. Morris & Katherine (nee Drine) Hikes Member, St. Paul' s Evangelical Congregational Church, Pine Grove 1917 Graduate of Pine Grove H. S. she lived in Philadelphia for a number o years and was the pipe organist for several churches in Philadelphia area. Secretarial work. Preceded in death by: Sisters Larue Sherman and Ina Barr Brother Lloyd Hikes Burial: St. John' s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 3, 2001 Sarah R. (nee Yake) Horney, age 85 b. Oct 10, 1916 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 1, 2001 Columbia, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late John M. Horney. D/o late J. William & Catherine (nee Harter) Yake Member, St. Mary' s Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son John M. Jr., h/o Elaine Horney, Chambersburg, Son Thomas Horney, Lebanon Son William Horney, Lebanon Son Michael Horney, Lebanon Son Richard Horney, Hughesville Son David Horney, Annville Son James Horney, Harrisburg Daughter Catherine, w/o Marshall Fair, Lancaster Daughter Suzanne Strohecker, Reading Daughter Margaret, w/o John Barney, Dover Daughter Ann, w/o Michael Cervo, Pittsburgh 23 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews. She was the last of her immediate family. Preceded in death by: Brothers Robert & Gregory Yake Sisters Isabelle Mayan, Catherine Butler and Sister Mary Anthony Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 3, 2001 Emma C. (nee Seiger) Hoover, age 80 b. Jan 12, 1921 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 2, 2001 Pine Grove PA w/o late Charles Hehn w/o late Charles E. Hoover d/o late Elmer & Roma (nee Bretz) Seiger member, St. Peter' s United Church of Christ, Pine Grove employed as a seamstress at the former Summit Station Mfg, Pine Grove survivors: Daughter Betty Gutshall, Harrisburg Daughter Linda Levan, Pine Grove Area Sister Ellen Krammes, Pine Grove Area Sister Lucille Krammes, Pine Grove Area Sister Reba Aungst, Pine Grove Area Sister Elizabeth "Betty" Hubler, Pine Grove Area Brother Elmer Seiger, Mt. Gretna Brother Mark Seiger, Pine Grove Brother Roy Seiger, Pine Grove Brother Thomas Seiger, Oregon 5 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Annie Seiger and Beatrice Readinger Brothers John Seiger, George Seiger and Edward Seiger Burial: St. John' s Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 3, 2001 Violet (nee Daniels) Kaley, age 84 b. Jan 4, 1917 Lykens, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 2, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Joseph Kaley d/o late Ralph E. & Beulah R. (nee Rickert) Daniels member, Palm Lutheran Church and its Sunday school member, Palmyra Senior Citizens enjoyed flower gardening, walking, senior citizen trips, sewing, doing mending for Spang Crest Nursing Home. Survivors: Son Tommy R. Kaley, Golden CO Son Jeffrey L. Kaley, Palmyra Daughter Donna F. Hetrick, Palmyra Brother Jim Daniels, Palmyra Sister Betty Brandt, Lancaster 6 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 3, 2001 Janessa E Torres, age 21 b. Apr 25, 1980 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2001 Lehigh Valley, Salisbury Twp., Berks Co. PA d/o David & Ruth (nee Hartman) Torres, Lake Wynonah 1998 Graduate of Schuylkill Haven H. S. Graduate of McCann School of Business, Pottsville Employed as a medical receptionist for Healthway Family Medical Center, Exeter Lutheran faith. Survivors: Sister Megan Torres, Auburn Maternal Grandparents Joseph & Mary Ann Hartman, Lebanon Burial: Summer Hill Cemetery, Auburn, PA Dec 3, 2001 Jonny Belle (nee Johnson) Johnson, age 50 b. date not listed Orange TX d. Dec 1, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Ronald E. Johnson d/o Mary (nee Spotts) Johnson and the late James M. Johnson worked as a secretary for many years at Elco Family Practice & Good Samiaritan Hospital, Lebanon 1969 Graduate of Lebanon Senior H. S. member, Grace United Church of Christ, Richland survivors: Son Mathew E., h/o Elizabeth (nee Donmoyer) Johnson, Richland Son John A., h/o Kristi (nee Ditler) Johnson, Richland Daughter Rhonda L., w/o Christopher M. Becker, Newmanstown Sister Deborah, w/o Frank Simpson, Mt. Gretna Sister Cindy, w/o Jeff Eisenhauer, Myerstown 3 grandchildren burial: Cremation. No location is listed!2 Dec 4, 2001 William J. Deitzler Sr., age 70 b. Aug 1, 1931 Bethel Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mary R. (nee Hoffman) Deitzler, w/whom he would have celebrated 50 yrs in March 2002 s/o William L. Deitzler & the late Ethel I. (nee Miller) Deitzler Retired 1997, self-employed, over the road truck driver Member, Church of the Living Christ, Monroe Valley Member, National Rifle Association Lifetime Member, Camp Strauss Fire Co. Served on its board He was a fire police officer and served on the building committee. Honored by Spinnaker' s Trucking for 16 yrs of safe driving. Enjoyed hunting, gardening, NASCAR racing and the outdoors Survivors: Son William J. Jr., h/o Kim M. Deitzler, Schaefferstown Son Charlie E. Deitzler, Jonestown Son Mark A., h/o Elizabeth Deitzler, Jonestown Son Steven M. Deitzler, Jonestown Son Ralph J. Deitzler, Bethel Daughter Carol A., w/o Russell Shultz, Jonestown Daughter Irene I., w/o John Miller, Fredericksburg Daughter Mary E. Pluebell, Lebanon Brother James L. Deitzler, Jonestown Sister Irene Lentz, Mt. Gretna Sister Mary Brown, Bethel 10 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren 3 step-grandchildren 10 step great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother John S. Deitzler buried: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 4, 2001 Florence E. Klopp, age 88 b. Dec 13, 1912 Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 28, 2001 Pleasant Valley Manor, Hamilton Twp., Berks Co. PA d/o late Walter & Emily (nee Strohl) Klopp She was one of 11 children. Lived most of her life in Monroe & Berks counties. Worked as a housekeeper for Buck Hill Falls Nurse' s aid. Survivor: Daughter Beatrice Burke, Maryland Daughter Linda Pritchard, Colorado Son Charles Harp, Wisconsin Sister Pauline Rittle, Shirksville Sister Mildred Means, New Hampshire Brother Monroe Klopp, Lebanon 4 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Gerald Bodner Daughter Lucille Harp buried: Laurelwood Cemetery, Stroudsburg, PA Dec 4, 2001 Dawn C. (nee Humphrey) Drago, age 40 b. not listed Wilkes-Barre, PA d. Dec 3, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Michael L. Drago d/o Claire (nee Heimingway) Humphrey & the late Donald Humphrey 1979 Graduate of Wyoming H. S. 1983 Graduate of Lebanon Valley College. Former Lebanon Daily News Staff Writer and copy editor Former Sportswriter for the Lebanon Daily News 1983-1987 worked at the Lebanon Daily News 1990-1996 worked at the Reading Eagle/Times. Last employed as a web page designer by Alive Net in Sinking Spring, last worked Apr 2000 Member, St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Sinking Spring. Survivors: Daughter Jennifer A. Drago, Cornwall Daughter Jessica E. Drago, Cornwall Sister Ellen Price, Wilkes-Barre Sister Anne Burke, Leesburg, VA Sister Gail Humphrey, Harrisburg buried: Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland Dec 4, 2001 Eva M. (nee Bell) Etter, age 85 b. Jul 1, 1916 West Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 2, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Paul S. Etter d/o late Samuel & Henrietta J. (nee Cassell) Bell Retired from Hershey Foods. Member, Palmyra Church of the Brethren, for more than 60 years she taught Sunday School in the nursery. Member, Lebanon Co. Farm Women' s Association Member, Hershey Foods Retirees' Group Survivors: Son Robert K., h/o Brenda Etter, Shellsville Daughter Lois J. Seaman, Palmyra Daughter Beverly L., w/o Lawrence Forry, Palmyra Sister Mary Kaylor, Elizabethtown Sister Ethel Cline, Harrisburg Sister Betty Ament, Mt. Joy Brother Jay Bell, Manheim Brother Earl Bell, Harrisburg Brother John Bell, Harrisburg 5 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren burial: Hanoverdale Cemetery, West Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA Dec 4, 2001 Helen R. (nee Stickler) Smith, age 87 b. Dec 10, 1913 Green Point, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Hibshman Smith d/o late Franklin & Jenny (nee Long) Stickler Survivors: Daughter Evelyn J., w/o James R. Strohm, Palmyra Daughter Patricia A., w/o Jon N. Uhrich, Elizabethtown Son Wilbur M. Smith, Palmyra Son Ellwood L. Smith, Shellsville Son Gary L. Smith, Palmyra 12 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Andrew Stickler, Arthur Stickler and Lester Stickler buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 4, 2001 Esther M. (nee Kramer) Lash, age 83 b. Jan 29, 1918 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Richard S. Lash d/o late Herman & Martha Kramer Retired button sewer at the former Annville Dress Co. Member, Zion "Gosherts" United Church of Christ, Lebanon Retired Steelworkers Member, Lebanon Senior Center Survivors: Daughter Delores, w/o Harold Moyer, Fredericksburg Son Richard Fulk, Fredericksburg Step-son Richard Lester Lash, Florida Step-dau Mary Ann Kohr, Lebanon Sister Fannie Didomencio, Hershey Sister Ruth Moyer, Annville Sister Jane Heisey, Hummelstown Sister Clara Smith, Myerstown Brother Richard Kramer, Denver, Colorado 5 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 4, 2001 Col. Rodman D. Miller, age 94 b. Jul 13, 1907 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 1, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Ruth (nee Kettering) Miller, who died Jul 27, 2001 s/o late Irwin W. & Margaret (nee O' Neill) Miller 1925-1967 Worked for the PA National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap. Retired with Rank of Colonel. Army Veteran of WW2 1924 Graduate Lebanon H. S. Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Lebanon Served on the church council Member, Annville American Legion Member, Retired Federal Officers Association Survivors: Daughter Ruth Anne Miller, Prescott AZ 3 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Beatrice Miller buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 4, 2001 Evan James Gainey, age 2 months b. Sep 26, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Nov 29, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o John & Andrea (nee Woods) Gainey Survivors: Brother John Frederic Gainey Paternal Grandparents Sue & John Gainey Maternal Grandparents Vickie & Ray Woods 6 great-grandparents a great-great grandparent buried: location not listed. Dec 4, 2001 Alice O. (nee Snavely) Sauder, age 45 b. Mar 28, 1956 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 2, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Myron R. Sauder d/o Harry S. & Lois L. (nee Young) Snavely Milton Hershey School houseparent Secretary of the Milton Hershey School Houseparent' s Union Former assistant Milton Hershey School Girl Scout Leader Volunteer, Milton Hershey School 4-H club Member, Ruhl' s United Methodist Church, Manheim Enjoyed flower gardening Survivors: Daughter Michelle Sauder, Hershey Daughter Stacy Sauder, Hershey Brother Allen Snavely, Manheim Sister Lori McMinn, Columbia buried: Ruhl' s United Methodist Church Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA Dec 4, 2001 George P. Ganter, age 93 b. Jun 25, 1908 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 2, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Carrie (nee Miller) Ganter s/o late Frederick & Edna (nee Musser) Ganter 1927 Graduate Lebanon H. S. Retired 1973, supervisor at the former Lebanon Steel Foundry Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Where he taught Sunday school for more than 45 years. Survivors: Son George W., h/o Jacqueline Ganter, Virginia Beach, VA Grandson Preceded in death by: Son James R. Ganter Daughter Betty Marie Whitman Brother Frederick Ganter buried: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 5, 2001 Esther M. (nee Kramer) Lash, age 83 b. Jan 29, 1918 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Richard S. Lash d/o late Herman & Martha Kramer Retired button sewer at the former Annville Dress Co. Member of Zion "Goshert' s" United Church of Christ, Lebanon Retired Steelworkers & Lebanon Senior Center. Survivors: Dau Delores, w/o Harold Moyer, Fredericksburg Son Richard Fulk, Fredericksburg Son Donald R. Fulk, Shermans Dale Step-son Richard Lester Lash, FL Step-dau Mary Ann Kohr, Lebanon Sister Fannie Didomencio, Hershey Sister Ruth Moyer, Annville Sister Jane Heisey, Hummelstown Sister Clara Smith, Myerstown Brother Richard Kramer, Denver CO 5 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville township, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 5, 2001 Kirk Jason Dechert, age 21 b. Feb 18, 1930 Shenandoah Co., VA d. Dec 3, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Motorcycle Accident. S/o Bertha Ellen (nee Shaak) Dechert and the late Woodrow Dennis Dechert 1999 Graduate of Cedar Crest H. S. Employed as a waiter at the Hotel Hershey for past 5 years. Baptized in Trinity U. M. Church, Lebanon Enjoyed mountain biking, boxing and working out in the gym. Survivors: Sister Renee Dechert, w/o Daniel Landes, Lebanon Sister Jessica Dechert, Lebanon Half-brother Damian Fulton, Lebanon Half-sister Devon Fulton, Lebanon Paternal Grandparents Woodrow & Mildred Dechert, Lebanon Maternal Grandfather Irvin Shaak, Lebanon An Aunt Fiancee Stacy Hoffer, Lebanon Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 5, 2001 Calvin D. "Kick" Brown, age 49 b. July 13, 1952 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 4, 2001 Pottsville, PA s/o Charles D. Brown and the late Mary E. (nee Wolfe) Brown Member of Tremont Brethren in Christ Church Employed as a miner and self-employed as a truck driver. Survivors: Daughter Jen LeVan, Pine Grove Sister Jean Kutz, Schuylkill Haven Sister Mary Ann Kuehn, Pine Grove Sister Carol Kershner, Hummelstown Brother Daniel Brown 2 grandchildren nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Trevis Burial: Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 5, 2001 Arbutus C. (nee Gibson) Elliott, age 91 b. Oct 11, 1910 McGaheysville VA d. Dec 2, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Wayne W. Elliott d/o late Ellis Benjamin & Annie Barbara (nee Royer) Gibson Enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting, traveling to Virginia, baby-sitting and collecting dolls. Survivors: Daughter Betty A. Sweitzer, Lebanon Son Robert D. Yancey, Lebanon Son Stanley C. Yancey, Jonestown Sister Ruby Gibson, Palmyra 9 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren burial: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 5, 2001 Linda D. (nee Weit) Eckman, age 55 b. Oct 7, 1946 South Londonderry Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 4, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Eli W. Eckman d/o late Clarence & Elizabeth (nee Haldeman) Weit Housewife. Member Bread of Life Ministries, Bernville Member Open Door Mission, East Petersburg Survivors: Foster Daughter Sandy Schuluben, Lebanon Sister Evangeline Cooper, Campbelltown Sister Lorraine Rittenhouse, Campbelltown Brother Addison Weit Burial: United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown Dec 5, 2001 Morrett M. Firestone, age 80 b. no date listed Millbach, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 4, 2001 West Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Ruth M. (nee Himmelberger) Firestone s/o late Mahlon M. & Lula A. (nee Gabler) Firestone Army veteran of WW2 Member of Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf Member Richland American Legion Retired 1981 from Dana Corporation-Parish Division, Reading as a welding instructor after 34 years service. Survivors: Daughter Aldeena Ruch, Wernersville Sister Olive Bentz, Richland Sister Joyce Schwalm, Richland Sister Lillian Schlappich, Reading Sister Erma Hene, New Schaefferstown, Berks Co. 2 grandchildren a great-grandson burial: Womelsdorf Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Dec 5, 2001 Mark Armand Gress, age 26 b. June 20, 1975 Wilmington, DE d. Dec 4, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA 3 year battle with cancer s/o Charles A. & Josephine (nee Strangarity) Gress Employed by Herco, working at the Hotel Hershey as a Chef. Member of Mary Gate of Heaven Church, Myerstown Member Culinary Federation Inc Member Palmyra Sportsmen Club 1993 Graduate of Lebanon Catholic H. S. 1995 Graduate of Adult Culinary Program at Lebanon Co. Career & Technology Center 1997 Graduate of Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, NASCAR racing, and sharing his expert cooking skills with friends and relatives. Survivors: Many aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial: St. Gertrude' s Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 5, 2001 Boyd H. Beck Jr., age 73 b. Aug 13, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 4, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Rose Marie (nee Baylor) Beck, with whom he would have celebrated 51 years on Dec 30. S/o late Boyd H. Beck Sr. & Elizabeth (nee LeGay) Beck Supervising Bricklayer for Wimpey Minerals in Annville Retired from the Cornwall Ore Mines Army veteran of Korean War 1946 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Enjoyed fishing, boating, woodworking and NASCAR racing. Survivors: Son Barry B. Beck, Lebanon Daughter Lynn M. Beck, Lebanon Daughter Lori J., w/o Todd Sevco, Lebanon Brother Richard H. Beck, Reno, NV Brother Arden D. Beck, Painted Post NY Brother Elmer T. Beck, Lebanon Sister Lillian, w/o Charles Berezich, Hershey Sister Mildred, w/o Charles Steckbeck, Lebanon Step-sister Betty Jane Garrison, Jonestown 2 grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp,, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 6, 2001 John W. "Tubby" Kramer, age 78 b. Jul 5, 1923 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 5, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Margaret J. "Peggy" (nee Reigle) Kramer, to who he was married 21 years. S/o late Charles A. & Catherine (nee Smith) Kramer Truck driver for Pat Aungst, Pine Grove Army Veteran of WW2 with Co. B. 8th Infantry Regiment, having served in Normandy, norther France and central Europe and being wounded in 1944 while in Germany Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, EAME Theatre Service Medal 3 Bronze Stars and the Victory Medal. Survivors: Daughter Christine Pridemore, Hanover, Maryland Daughter Charlene Christ, Port Carbon Daughter Candi Gerber, Pine Grove Daughter Cindy Gerber, Pine Grove Daughter Cathy Lymaster, Pine Grove Son Harvey Lymaster Jr., Pine Grove 14 grandchildren nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Joseph Kramer, Harry Kramer and Charles Kramer Sisters Margaret Miller & Grace Hain A Grandson Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 6, 2001 Patricia A. (nee Little) Annibali, age 66 b. May 23, 1935 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 4, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Mario J. Annibali d/o late James & Helen (nee Dombrowski) Little Homemaker Member, the Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra Graduate of Lebanon Catholic H. S. Enjoyed playing cards. Survivors: Son John J., h/o Sherry Annibali, Palmyra Son Joseph A., h/o Dianne Annibali, McLean VA Daughter Joanne A., w/o Steven Miller, Hershey 6 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother James Little Burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 7, 2001 Erma V. Pohronezny, age 79 b. Apr 23, 1922 Summit Station, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 5, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Daniel Pohronezny, to whom she was married 58 yrs on Aug 6th. D/o late Howard W. & Savanna R. (nee Hardenstine) Pohronezny Clerk. 1948 Ð 1975 Northside Service Station Member, Zion U. M. Church, Myerstown Member, Woman' s Christian Temperance Union, Myerstown Enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles, reading and writing letters. Survivors: Son David, w/o Peggy Pohronezny, Myerstown Son Ronald, w/o Sylvia Pohronezny, Myerstown Sister Grace Manbeck, Schuylkill Haven Sister Evelyn Moyer, Schuylkill Haven Sister Pearl, w/o John Egan, Fairborn, Ohio 5 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Herbert H. Schaeffer & Carl A. Schaeffer Burial: Manbeck Church Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 7, 2001 Tracey E. Lander, age 78 Former Lebanon County Resident b. Sep 24, 1923 Balitmore, Maryland d. Dec 1, 2001 Hilo, Hawaii h/o Keum Soon (nee Min) Lauder s/o late Samuel Meade & Bertie (nee Biggs) Lander Retired from the Army. Was flower grower and had lived in Lebanon Co. PA and managed a flower farm. Member, Woodlawn Maryland Fire Co. Member, Lions Club Member, Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Dept. Member, Optimist Club of Cookeville, TN Member, Anthurium Association of Hawaii, Mountain View, Hawaii Member, Governor' s Commission on Flowers and Foliage, Honolulu, HI Member, County of Hawaii Transportation Commission, Hilo, HI Member, Democratic Party of State of HI and County of HI Member, American Flower Society Member, FTD Member, Teleflora, Florist Organization Member, Criminal Investigation Division Agents Associatian Inc, Augusta GA Survivors: Several nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. Burial: Hawaii Veterans' Cemetery, Hilo, Hawaii Co. HI Dec 7, 2001 Elizabeth M. Kreider, age 91 b. Sep 6, 1910 South Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 6, 2001 North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Edwin & Katie (nee Light) Kreider 34 yr employee of the Molding Dept of Hershey Foods Corp. Member, Fontana United Christian Church Member, the Fontana Sunday School Member, Hershey Retirees Association Former Member, Annville, Cleona, Palmyra and Hershey Senior Cititzens. Survivors: Son Russell E. O' Neal, Annville Son Jay E. O' Neal, Fredericksburg Brother Ira Kreider, Annville Brother Elmer Kreider, Annville Brother Joseph Kreider, Campbelltown Sister Marie, w/o Harold Heagy, Lebanon 7 granchildren 11 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Herman & Lester Kreider Sister Leah Gish Burial: Gingrich Mennonite Cemetery, North Cornwall Towp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 7, 2001 Miriam L. Dieffenbach, age 70 b. Oct 15, 1931 Perkasie, Bucks Co. PA d. Dec 5, 2001 Leesport, PA d/o late Herbert & Mary (nee Landis) Dieffenbach Member, Old Order River Brethren Church, Mt. Joy Survivors: Brother Harry L. Dieffenbach, Womelsdorf Sister Naomi L., w/o Lee Hertzog, Newmanstown Preceded in death by: Brother Mark Dieffenbach Burial: Myerstown Mennonite Church, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 7, 2001 Lester S. Schlaseman, age 89 b. Dec 1, 1912 Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 6, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Mary E. (nee Smith) Schlaseman, who died Jan 9, 1994. S/o late Paul D. & Cora E. (nee Shirk) Schlaseman Retired Laborer from the former Lebanon Steel Foundry Member, Fraternal Order of the Eagle 472 Member, Mt. Aetna Fire Co. Survivors: Daughter Raeanna M., w/o Charles L. Grumbine, Richland Son Ray P. Schlaseman, Lebanon 5 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren a great-great grandchild Preceded in death by: Sister Gladys E. Sholly, who died Jan 2, 1996. Burial: Zion "Gosherts" United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 7, 2001 Gloria P. (nee Swanger) Parks, age 63 b. Mar 17, 1938 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 5, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o George L. Parks, w/whom she celebrated 43 years June, 2001. D/o late Clinton P. & Beaulah V. (nee High) Swanger. Retired 20 years, Printed Terry. Worshipped in Lutheran faith Member, Lebanon VFW Ladies Auxilary Member, Perservance Fire Co., Jonestown Survivors: Brother Rev. Carl Swanger, Inkster, Michigan Brother Mark Swanger, Jonestown Brother Paul Swanger, Wilmington, Delaware Sister Ruth Unger, Jonestown An aunt. Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Eugene Swanger Sister Pauline Croce Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 7, 2001 Elsie Mae (nee Martin) Stauffer, age 81 b. Feb 2, 1920 New Holland, Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 6, 2001 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co.PA w/o late Caleb J. Stauffer. D/o late Willaim Z. & Anna (nee Zimmerman) Martin Member, Fairview Mennonite Church, Myerstown Survivors: Daughter Eva Jane, w/o John Elam Martin, Newmanstown Daughter Barbara, w/o James Nolt, Stevens Son Ernest, h/o Carolyn Stauffer, Ephrata Son Samuel, h/o Mary Ellen Stauffer, Myerstown Son Caleb Jr., h/o Anne Stauffer, Myerstown Son Delmar, h/o Irene Stauffer, Meyrstown Son William, h/o Beverly Stauffer, New Paris, Indiana Son Nevin, h/o Jean Stauffer, Denver, PA Sister Elva Stauffer, Ephrata Brother William Jr., h/o Frances martin, New Holland Brother Louis, h/o Ada Martin, Stouchsburg Brother Leon, h/o Clara Martin, Ephrata 43 grandchildren 62 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Harvey Martin, Paul C. Martin, Landis Martin Sisters Mary Zimmerman, Anna Martin and Lydia Burkholder Burial: Fairview Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 8, 2001 Mary H. (nee Wagner) Sherk, age 75 b. May 29, 1926 Bethel Twp., Berks Co. PA d. Dec 6, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Allen G. Sherk d/o late Robert D. & Eva (nee Etchberger) Wagner former supervisor for Pennfield Poultry, Fredericksburg Member, Jonestown United Methodist Church Past president, Fredericksburg American Legion Auxiliary Survivors: Son Leroy A. Sherk, Lebanon Sister Betty Moyer, w/o Herman, Robesonia Sister SueAnn Deck, w/o Walter, Wernersville 2 grandsons 2 great-grandchildren burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 8, 2001 Mary (nee Kramer) Solenberger, age 71 b. May 14, 1930 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 6, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA w/o George L. Solenberger parents are not listed! Retired as a teacher from the Susquehanna Twp. School District. Graduate of John Harris H. S. Graduate of Shippensburg State Teachers College. Member, Colonial Park United Church of Christ, and its Friendship club Member, the Generation of Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Dauphin Co. Chapter Of PA Association of School Retirees Member, Beta Theta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Volunteer tutor of adults of Central PA Literacy Council Volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels of Dauphin Co. PA Survivors: Son Dale E. Solenberger, Harrisburg Son Keith A. Solenberger, Mechanicsburg Daughter Karen S. Burris, Staunton, VA Daughter Kim S. Flory, Annville Brother Donald S. Kramer, York 7 grandchildren burial: Cremation. Colonial Park United Church of Christ Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 9, 2001 Frank J. Scheer Sr., age 78 b. Jun 12, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 7, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Nancy M. (nee Bachman) Scheer, to whom he was married 59 yrs on Aug 16. S/o late John & Mary (nee Miller) Scheer Retired aircraft mechanic from the former Olmstead Air Force Base in Lower Swatara twp., Dauphin Co. Army veteran of WW2 Member of Lebanon Church of the Brethren Survivors: Dau Linda M., w/o Clifford Spang, Lebanon Dau Jean M. Soliday, Lebanon Dau Mary Ann Garrett, Palmyra Son Frank J. Scheer Jr,, Peoria, Arizona Bro Nicholas Scheer, Myerstown 11 grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren 3 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Dau Patricia Ann Scheer Brothers Anthony Scheer & Andrew Scheer Sisters Mary Arnold & Theresa Kreiser Burial Midway Brethren Cemetery, Lebanon Dec 9, 2001 Melvin O. Behm, age 87 b. Dec 21, 1913 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d.Dec 7, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Kathryn E. (nee Schnader) Behm s/o late Samuel D. & Ella M. (nee Miller) Behm Worked in the office of Lebanon Paper Box for many years Member Myerstown United Church of Christ. Enjoyed trains, doing art work and woodcarving. Survivors: Son David M., h/o Elizabeth Behm, Myerstown Sister Lucina, w/o Roy Rabold, Wernersville 3 granchildren 7 great grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sons Larry Behm & Gerald Behm Burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 9, 2001 Jane A. (nee Messner) Kreiser, age 76 b. Oct 25, 1925 East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 7, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late William & Adelaide (nee Ulrich) Messner Homemaker. Worked for many years for her parents at the Messner' s Store on Old Rte 22 Survivors: Dau Elaine A. Kreiser, Palmyra Preceded in death by: Sisters Pauline Meiley, Eleanore Tacca A twin brother Eugene Messner Brother Paul Messner Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 10, 2001 Lucy C. (nee Giuffre) Wanamaker, age 78 b. Feb 19, 1925 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 8, 2001 Hershey PA w/o Jacob "Red" Wanamaker. D/o late Joseph & Josephine Giuffre. 1943 Graduate of Hershey H. S. home maker Owned and operated Wanamaker' s Beauty Shop, Hershey Member, St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey Member, Hershey Horticultural society Avid bridge player. Survivors: Daughter Linda Duncan, Hummelstown Daughter Jackie Fullerton, Hummelstown Daughter Jodie Stabinski, Hershey Sister Rose Hetrick, Sun City West, AZ Brother Frank Giuffre, Sun City West, AZ 5 grandchildren 2 great-grandsons burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 10, 2001 Lois B. (nee Deeter) Mackie, age 70 b. Jun 14, 1931 Somerset, Somerset Co. PA d. Dec 8, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Henry M. Mackie Jr. d/o late Milton H. & Martha E. (nee Saylor) Deeter. Retired waitress (36 years), Rutter' s Restaurant Dairyland Square, Red Lion Member, American Association Retired Persons Member, Amercian Legion Survivors: Son David L. Jones, Lebanon Son Dawyne F. Jones, Red Lion Son Douglas E. Jones, Windsor Brother John Deeter, Edinboro Brother Robert Deeter, Somerset Brother George Deeter, Somerset Brother Charles Deeter, Somerset Sister Martha Brown, Hagerstown MD Sister Ruth Martin, Somerset Sister Fay Sinclair, Somerset 6 grandchilren 6 great-grandchildren burial: Dallastown Union Cemetery, Dallastown PA Dec 10, 2001 Melvin O. Behm, age 88 b. Dec 21, 1912 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 7, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Kathryn E. (nee Schnader) Behm s/o Samuel D. & Ella M. (nee Miller) Behm worked in the office at Lebanon Paper Box Member, Myerstown United Church of Christ Enjoyed doing art work, woodcarving and trains. Survivors: Son David M., h/o Elizabeth Behm, Myerstown Sister Lucina, w/o Roy Rabold, Wernersville 3 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren 2 nephews Preceded in death by: Sons Larry & Gerald Behm Burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 10, 2001 Patricia V. "Sis" (nee Ziegler) Shutter, age 66 b. Feb 8, 1935 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 8, 2001 Lebanon PA w/o late Harvey J. Shutter, who died Jun 7, 1979 d/o late Casper & Esther (nee Ross) Ziegler. Retired seamstress from Dutch Miss, Lebanon Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Lebanon City Fire Police Ladies Auxiliary Life member, Indpendent Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Survivors: Sister Nancy L., w/o Melvin Houtz, Lebanon Sister Susan, w/o James Shott, Lebanon Brother Eugene Ziegler, Morgantown Brother Allen Ziegler, Lancaster Brother Casper Ziegler, Ardley Companion Robert L. Ream, Lebanon Nieces and nephews Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 11, 2001 Richard G. Curtin, age 53 b. Jan 7, 1948 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 8, 2001 Carlisle, PA s/o Richard T. Curtin & the late Christine (nee Barlet) Curtin General Manager, H.M.S. Host, Turnpike Plaza, Plainfield Former General Manager, Golden Corral in Mechanicsburg Horse trainer at Penn National Race Track, Grantville Member, American Horse Show Association Member, PA Breeders Association Former Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Attended Lebanon Valley College Graduated from Kurtztown University Survivors: Companion Ruth Anna of Dillsburg Son Sean T. Curtin, Dillsburg Son Andrew M. Curtin, West Chester Daughter Jennifer Curtin, Warren Sister Linda M., w/o Douglas Wegman, Fleetwood Brother Perry L. Curtin, Jonestown Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co., PA Dec 11, 2001 Verna E. (nee Sherk) Yingst, age 83 b. Apr 9, 1918 McGillstown, PA d. Dec 10, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Palmer D. Yingst d/o late John & Alice (nee Hoke) Sherk Attended Bunker Hill Evangelical Congregational Church Survivors: Son Kenneth L., h/o Sandra Yingst, Jonestown Son Richard P. Sr., h/o Joyce Yingst, Jonestown Daughter Janet M., w/o Mark Doster, Jonestown 12 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Ronald G. Yingst Sister Dorothy Sherk & Erma Sherk Burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 11, 2001 Margaret M. (nee Pitts) McDonald, age 89 b. Mar 1, 1912 Girardsville, PA d. Dec 8, 2001 Camp Hill, Cumberland Co. PA w/o late Miles J. McDonald, who died Dec 18, 1989 d/o late Albert & Nora (nee Flaherty) Pitts. Graduate of St. Mary' s Nursing School in Philadelphia Registered nurse Worked for many years at the Evangelical Congregational Retirement Village-Albright Campus, Myerstown Member, Mary Gate of Heaven Church, Myerstown Survivors: Daughter Ellenmarie, w/o Samuel J. Misiti, Shiremanstown Daughter Peggy, w/o Richard T. Smith, Myerstown Son Thomas P., h/o Jacqueline McDonald, Norristown 6 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren burial: Services private, internment convenience of family. Not listed. Dec 12, 2001 Daniel Z. Haldeman, age 90 b. Dec 13, 1910 Pine Grove township, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 10, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Lillie (nee Stump) Haldeman, to whom he had been married 68 yrs, Dec 9th. S/o late Samuel S. & Clara E. (nee Zimmerman) Haldeman Member Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove Occupation: Miner, farmer, and truck driver Survivors: Son Richard Haldeman, York Son Daniel E. Haldeman, Porter, TX Daughter Marion Geary, Friedensburg Daughter Shirley Miller, Walden NY 8 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren 1 great-great granddaughter Preceded in death by: Son Norman Haldeman A brother 6 sisters burial: Schulykill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 12, 2001 Daisy M. Powell, age 84 b. date not provided Gordonville, VA d. Dec 10, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late David & Erna (nee Anderson) Powell Housekeeper Attended Fishburn U. M. Church, Hershey Survivors: Brother Alton Powell, Lancaster Several nieces and nephews Burial: not listed. "Services will be private at Fishburn Ministry U. M. Church". Dec 12, 2001 Louise A. (nee Boyer) Budjako, age 85 b. Feb 19, 1916 Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 11, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Adam J. Budjako d/o late William L. & Hannah Mae (nee Frantz) Boyer salesperson for former Tillie Spangler Dress Shop, Lebanon Member Trinity U. M. Church, Lebanon Survivors: Sister Beverly Fealy, Bethel Sister Fern Smeltzer, Grass Falts Sister Shirley Shutter, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 12, 2001 "The Lebanon Daily News has learned of the death of:" Claude S. Klinger, age 73 b. date not listed Hegins, PA d. July 12, 2001 South Lebanon Township, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Phyllis (nee Scheib) Klinger for 55 years. S/o late Claude A. & Sadie M. (nee Dunkleberger) Klinger Navy veteran Retired from Herbert R. Imbt Inc., a paving contractor from State College where he worked for 36 yrs. Member Masonic Lodge in Stroudsburg Survivors: Son Dennis Klinger, Cornwall Son David Klinger, Hillsboro, OR Daughter Brenda Klinger, Harrisburg Daughter Rebecca, w/o Loren Sndyer, Wind Gap 5 grandchildren Sister Dolores Klinger, Newfoundland, PA Brother Robert Klinger, Rawleigh, NC Succeeded in death by: Sister Bette Wolfgang, in September Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA. Dec 13, 2001 Arlen A. Seiders, age 71 b. Jun 24, 1930 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 12, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o Elsie C. (nee Yordy) Seiders s/o late Edward & Irene (nee Mohn) Seiders Retired shipper from former Cleaver Brooks Army veteran of the Korean War. Member Zoar Lutheran Church Former member of Goodwill Fire Co., Lebanon Survivors: Dau Corrine G., w/o Mark A. Light, Jonestown Son Alan B., h/o Karen Seiders, Palmyra Sister Loye E. Sanders, Lebanon A granddaughter Preceded in death by: Daughter Marqueen Seiders Burial: Zion "Gosherts" United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 13, 2001 Casey J. Koons, age 17 b. Apr 18, 1984 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 11, 2001 Derry Township, Dauphin Co. PA Car Accident S/o Gary L. & Lyn F. (nee Rhoad) Koons Junior at Lower Dauphin H. S. Member of Football and Wrestling teams Member St. John' s United Methodist Church, Grantville Part of the Nicaragua Mission trip to Bridges to Community last summer. Hunting, fishing, raising quail, playing sports. Survivors: Bro Jason L. Koons, Grantville Sis Michele L. Koons, Grantville Maternal Grandparents Warren & Arline (nee Bomberger) Rhoad, Hershey Paternal grandmother Pauline (nee Gerberich) Koons, Hershey Maternal great-grandfather John Rhoad, Palmyra Maternal great-grandmother Myrle Bomberger, Myerstown Burial: Not listed. Dec 13, 2001 Carrie M. (nee Miller) Ganter, age 92 b. Aug 28, 1909 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 11, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebnaon Co. PA w/o late George P. Ganter, wh died Dec 2, 2001 d/o late Reuben & Sally Miller Member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son George W., h/o Jacqueline Ganter, Virginia Beach, VA A Grandson Preceded in death by: Dau Betty Marie Whitman Son James R. Ganter Several brothers and sisters Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 13, 2001 Terrence G. Winters, age 53 b. Nov 5, 1948 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 12, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o Sharon L. (nee Kreiser) Winters s/o late Ray K. & Marian (nee Null) Winters Retired volunteer coordinator for Good Samaritan Hospital and Hyman S. Caplan Pavilion, Lebanon. Member Avon Zion United Methodist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Michael Winters, Lebanon Dau Michele, w/o Robert Allen, Olive Branch, Mississippi Dau H. Marie Martin, Lebanon Bro Gerald Winters, Lebanon Bro Bryan Winters, Lebanon Sis Charleen Enkoff, Lebanon 3 grandchildren number or nieces and nephews burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 13, 2001 Mary Alice (nee Snell) Coleman, age 89 b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 11, 2001 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Robert E. Coleman, who died Apr 1983. D/o ate Harry R. & Helen (nee Reinoehl) Snell Worked 42 years in the advertising and personnel office at the former Raymark Industries, Manheim retiring in 1977. Secretary for the manager of the former continental Finance Co., Lancaster & Lebanon Co. offices. Member Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manheim since 1932. Member Lancaster Charter Chapter of American Business Women' s Association Member Manheim guild of Community Hospital, Lancaster where she was in charge of publicity and secretary for 44 years. Volunteered at the gift shop at the Community Hospital of Lancaster. Volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Manheim Volunteered "Nearly Nu Thrift Shop", Manheim Survivors: Dau Shirley C., w/o Kenneth K. Shelly, Manheim Bro George R., h/o Dorothy Snells, Hilton Head, SC 3 granddaughters 7 great grandchildren burial: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township, Lancaster Co. PA Dec 13, 2001 Jeannette G. (nee Long) Yerger, age 61 b. Sep 30, 1940 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 11, 2001 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o Charles D. Yerger d/o late Charles Jr. & Mabel (nee Greth) Long Member of St. Peter' s Lutheran Church, Pine Grove 1958 Graduate of Tremont H. S. Former Girl Scout Leader in Tremont. Last employed at the former Summit Station Manufacturing, Pine Grove Survivors: 3 uncles an aunt nieces and nephews and cousins. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 14, 2001 Joseph S. Bylina Jr., age 65 b. date not listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 12, 2001 Reading, PA h/o Mary A. (nee Emerich) Bylina s/o late Joseph S. Sr. & Theresa M. (nee Antonucci) Bylina Army Reserves Veteran Retired 1995, after 32 yrs worked as a tow motor operator for Carpenter Technology, Reading Worked as a shipping clerk for Bachman Pretzels in Reading He did not hold a church membership. Survivors: Son Joseph S. Bylina III, Bethel Township Son Tony L. Bylina, Bethel Township Son Daniel S. Bylina, Bethel Township Son Michael R. Bylina, Bethel Township Son Jeffrey A. Bylina, Windsor township Brother John Bylina, Hegins Sister Rosemarie Bylina, Lincoln Park 6 grandchildren burial: Berks County Memorial Gardens, Reading, Berks Co. PA Dec 14, 2001 Anne Marie (nee Flamm) Dunlap, age 67 b. Aug 13, 1934 Detroit, Michigan d. Dec 12, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Philip & Magdalena (nee Winter) Flamm Formerly employed as a clerk for Texaco Gas Station in Annville. Survivors: Daughter Taryn Marie Dunlap, Maryland Step-son James Dunlap, Virginia Step-son Kevin Dunlap, Virginia Sister Dorothy M. Smith, Annville Several grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 14, 2001 Raymond C. Weise, age 54 b. June 29, 1947 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 12, 2001 Hagerstown, MD h/o Heidi Ann (nee Warren) Weise s/o Carl & Jean (nee Miller) Weise Truck driver for Wolfe & Sons Contracting, Frederick MD Survivors: Son Michael B. Weise, Valrico, FL Sister Pamela, w/o Karl Blaze, Bainbridge, Lancaster Co. PA A grandson Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 14, 2001 Ferdinand S. "Babe" Deraco, age 75 b. Feb 13, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 13, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o Rosemary (nee Ulrich) Deraco s/o late James & Josephine (nee Guerissi) Deraco. Retired mail carrier for the U. S. Post Office. Navy Veteran of WW2 Member of St. Mary' s Church, where he was a eucharistic minister and head usher. Survivors: Step daughter Donna Sholly, Lebanon Step-daughter Tina, w/o Joseph DiNunzio, Lebanon Sister Catherine Deraco, Philadelphia Sister Rose Kintzer, Lebanon Sister Eleanor Arnt, Lebanon Brother Augustus "Gus" Deraco, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sisters Theresa Polito, Pauline DeCaroli, Josephine Deraco and Gloria Deraco Brother Jerome Deraco Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 14, 2001 Eileen Grace (nee Gingrich) Ebling, age 77 b. Mar 12, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 13, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o late Richard D. Ebling, who died Jan 28, 2000. D/o late Harvey & Mabel (nee Kercher) Gingrich Graduate of Jefferson Medical School for Nursing Retired nurse from the former Lebanon Sanatorium. Nurse at the former Hershey Hospital. Member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Cathleen S., w/o James D. Heller, Lebanon Daughter Nancy M. Small, Shippensburg Brother Mark, h/o June Gingrich, Lebanon Brother Russell, h/o Eloise Gingrich, Middletown Sister Elizabeth, w/o Earl Shay, Lebanon Sister Mazie, w/o Dan Millward, Florida 4 grandchildren a great-granddaughter number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Elbert Gingrich Sister Glenda Sanders Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 15, 2001 Kathryn M. (nee Rohland) Shenk, age 82 b. Oct 30, 1919 Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 13, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Martin L. Shenk, with whom she celebrated 60 years in April. D/o late Samuel H. & Mamie (nee Books) Rohland Machine operator for Cleona Paper Box & Sterling Lebanon Packaging Member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona Member AARP Member of the Cleona Senior Center where she was the trip coordinator. Survivors: Son Aubrey L. Shenk, h/o Vanessa, Boiling Springs 2 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Richard K. Rohland and S. Harold Rohland Jr. Burial: Grand View Memoral Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 15, 2001 Joseph R. Annibali, age 75 b. Dec 23, 1926 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 13, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Joseph L. (nee DeLuca) Anniballi s/o late Andrew & Marie (nee DeAngelo) Anniballi Army Veteran of WW2, served in the Philippines. Retired, 22 years, New Cumberland Army Depot Member, Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Lebanon Member, American Legion, Palmyra Survivors: Son Vincent J. Anniballi, Palmyra Sister Stella Viozzi, Palmyra Brother Richard Annibali, Hershey Grandson Preceded in death by: Sister Eda Fraterolli Brothers Lundi, Aldo, Raymond and Mario Annibali Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 15, 2001 Walter "Dutch" Sweigart, age 68 b. Oct 6, 1934 Viemont, PA d. Dec 11, 2001 New Cumberland, PA s/o late Harry & Clara Sweigart worked Counties Construction operator for Local 542 Operating Engineers Union. Marine Corp. veteran of Korean War. Survivors: Son Neal Sweigart, Fredericksburg Son Allen Sweigart, Chanute, Kansas Two brothers Two sisters 16 grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 16, 2001 Ernest George King, age 84 b. Sep 14, 1917 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ellen N. (nee Livering) King. S/o late Reuben F. & Polly M. (nee Beckley) King. Retired from his own business, King Real Estate, Lebanon Army Veteran WW2. Member Lebanon Church of the Brethren. Member of Lebanon Co. Board of Realtors for 54 yrs. Member Lebanon Rotary Club for 47 years 1935 Graduate of Myerstown H. S. 1940 Graduate of Elizabethtown College. Survivors: Son Thomas E. King, Lebanon Dau Suzanne K., w/o Lester Merkey, Bro Wendall R. King, Lebanon Sis Marion Leister, Harrisburg 2 step-grandchildren 2 step-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: First wife Alma (nee Herr) King A brother Russell King Sisters Elizabeth Leonard and Mildren Rives and Kathryn Royer. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 16, 2001 Marguerite E. (nee Rhen) Souillard, age 96 b. Mar 12, 1905 Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late John H & Mary C. (nee Ditzler) Rhen Formerly worked at the Avon Paper Box Factory Member of St. Mark' s United Church of Christ, Lebanon Survivors: Son Earl Souillard, Indian Rocks Beach, FL Dau Elaine, w/o Richard Trompeter, Myerstown Dau Gloria, w/o Alfred Howard, Lebanon Dau Faye Yost, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sis Ruth Ditzler, Lebanon 6 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren several great-great grandchildren Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 16, 2001 Walter H. "Wally" Hottenstein, age 89 b. Jun 20, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o Annabel K. (nee Krum) Hottenstein to whom he was married 52 yrs. S/o late George P. & Ethel (nee Haws) Hottenstein Formerly worked at the American Store, Myerstown Retired from the Publix Shirt Co., Myerstown Army Veteran of WW2 Former secretary of the Myerstown Recreation Commission Won 6 Lebanon County Doubles Tennis Titles with his partner Bill Honker Honoree of Central PA Sports Hall of Fame for Tennis and basketball Received the Meritorious Achievement Aware for Man of the Yesteryear in 1981 Member of Myerstown United Church of Christ Survivors: Son Walter C. Hottenstein, Shippensburg Son John C. Hottenstein, Myerstown Dau Marjorie, w/o John Cummings, Lebanon, NH Dau Sally, w/o Curtis Kulp, Myerstown Dau Kathy, w/o Robert Geibler, Plano, TX 11 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Phillip & Frank Hottenstein Sisters Jane Buch & Georgiana Hottenstein Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 16, 2001 Helen J. (nee Gutekunst) Mohler, age 86 b. Jan 28, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o Allen C. Mohler, to whom she had been married for 44 yrs. D/o late Mr & Mrs. James Gutekunst. Retired from Bannon Mills. Member of St. Luke' s Episcopal Church Member Lebanon VFW Post 23 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors: 2 nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 16, 2001 Mary "Melody" (nee Melovidov) Meisner, age 71 b. Jan 8, 1930 St. Paul Island, Alaska d. Dec 13, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Eugene "Gene" Meisner d/o late Anton & Alexandra (nee Kochutin) Melovidov In her early married life she was homemaker, becoming a hair stylist and later an artist. Graduate of Mt Edgecombe H. S. in Sitka, Alaska Member of Holy Resurrection of Christ Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Lebanon Former member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey. Enjoyed traveling the world. Survivors: Dau Debra Meisner, Albuquerque, NM Dau Beverly, w/o Ted Tuck, Margate, NJ Son John, h/o Karen Meisner, Gettysburg 11 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Eugene "Butch" Mesiner Three brothers Sister Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA Dec 16, 2001 Anna E. (nee Stellar) Brandt, age 93 b. Jul 5, 1908 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 14, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA w/o late Walter W. Brandt d/o late Stefan & Pauline Stellar. Formerly worked in the Hosiery mills in Lebanon for many years. Member of St. Benedict the Abbot Church, Lebanon Avid bingo player. Survivors: Dau Evelyn L. Weik, Sinking Spring, Lebanon Son Walter W. Brandt Jr., Lebanon Sister Angeline Oberlon, Lititz 7 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Stephen Stellar Sister Pauline Youtz & Mary Toman Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 17, 2001 Pauline M. (nee Adams) Hoover, age 83 b. Apr 28, 1918 Union Township, Lebanon co. PA d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late David A. Hoover d/o late Henry & Mamie (nee Kreiser) Adams Attended Jonestown Bible Church. Survivors: Son Henry A. Hoover, Jonestown Son Larry D., h/o Gloria Hoover, Lebanon Dau Shirley B., w/o Nelson Royer, Lebanon Dau Judith R. Seibert, Lebanon Dau Janice L., w/o Robert Miller, Lancaster Dau Maxine R., w/o Dennis Kerkeslager, Jonestown Bro Herman J. Adams, Jonestown Bro Leroy W. Adams, Jonestown Bro Elias G. Adams, Lebanon Sis Verna Gerhart, Campbelltown 25 grandchildren 36 great-grandchildren 3 step-great grandchildren 3 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Dau Darlene A. Smith Brothers Merlin P. Adams, Russell Adams Sisters Sarah Soliday, Mae Adams and Lilly Adams Burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 17, 2001 Anthony C. Keisch, age 74 b. Jan 29, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o Rosemarie A. (nee O' Leary) Keisch s/ late Joseph & Mary (nee Forgash) Keisch Retired after 35 years from the former Milsan Mills, Lebanon Retired after 14 years from the former Everite Mills. Member of Friendship Fire Co. Member St. Cecilia Church. Navy veteran of WW2 Enjoyed visiting the Lebanon Valley YMCA. Survivors: Son Timothy A., h/o Brenda Keisch, Lebanon Dau Anita L. Keisch, Lebanon Son Mark T. Keisch, Annville 2 grandsons a great-grandchild several nieces and nephews. He was the last of his immediate family. Preceded in death by: Sisters Mary Keisch & Anna Zimmerman Brothers John, Joseph, Frank and Michael Keisch Burial: St. Gertrude' s Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 18, 2001 Florence R. (nee Rice) Snyder, age 89 b. Feb 17, 1912 Haddon Heights, NJ d. Dec 16, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late J. Robert T. Snyder, who died March 1, 1980. D/o late Leonard Maurice & May (nee Gleason) Rice. 1928 graduate of Central H. S., Washington DC 1931 Wilson Teachers College, Washington DC Elementary school teacher in the District of Columbia and Price George Co. MD Attended University of Wisconsin, Cornell University, & George Washtington University Member of Cornwall United Methodist Church Former member of Grace United Methodist Church, Takoma Park, MD Survivors: Son J. Robert T. Snyder, Harrisburg 2 grandsons 2 great Ð granddaughters burial: convenience of family. Location not listed. Dec 18, 2001 Pauline M. (nee Adams) Hoover, age 83 b. Apr 28, 1918 Union Township, Lebanon co. PA d. Dec 15, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late David A. Hoover d/o late Henry & Mamie (nee Kreiser) Adams Attended Jonestown Bible Church. Survivors: Son Henry A. Hoover, Jonestown Son Larry D., h/o Gloria Hoover, Lebanon Dau Shirley B., w/o Nelson Royer, Lebanon Dau Judith R. Seibert, Lebanon Dau Janice L., w/o Robert Miller, Lancaster Dau Maxine R., w/o Dennis Kerkeslager, Jonestown Bro Herman J. Adams, Jonestown Bro Leroy w. adams, Jonestown Bro Elias G. Adams, Lebanon Sis Verna Gerhart, Campbelltown 25 grandchildren 36 great-grandchildren 3 step-great grandchildren 3 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Dau Darlene A. Smith Brothers Merlin P. Adams, Russell Adams Sisters Sarah Soliday, Mae Adams and Lilly Adams Burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 18, 2001 Rosina M. (nee Medel) Muller, age 93 b. Aug 25, 1908 Neudorf, Yugoslavia d. Dec 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Adam Muller, who is thought to have been killed in 1945 during WW2 d/o late Wilhelm & Eva (nee Muller) Medel Retired seamstress from Gannon Mills and Bannon Mills, Lebanon Member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Michael, h/o Doris Miller, Harrisburg Brother Filip, h/o Barbara Medel, Germany 5 step-grandchildren 9 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son William Miller Sister Elizabeth Weber Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 18, 2001 Robert H. Kindt Sr., age 88 b. date unkown Weatherly, PA d. Dec 15, 2001 Middletown, CT h/o M. Elizabeth (nee Schock) Kindt, with whom they celebrated 68 yrs on Nov 30. S/o late Jasper & Lillian Pascoe Adopted son late Rev. William & Anna Kindt Former manager of Acme Market, Lebanon Retired from Zweier' s Food Market in 1975 Member Westbrook Congregational Church, Conneticut Foermer member of Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Robert H. Kindt, Jr., Westbook CT Dau Judith Palm, Westbrook, CT Son Richard W., h/o Sue Ann (nee Maika) Kindt, Lebanon 7 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Several brothers, sisters and a granddaughter. Memorial service planned in Conneticut, no mention of burial location. Dec 18, 2001 Harry Raymond May, age 89 b. date not given Clay Township, Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 17, 2001 Lexington, Lancaster Co. PA h/o late Edith (nee Spangler) May, who died in 1989. S/o late Nathan G. & Callie (nee Carpenter) May Member, past council member & financial secretary of the Brickerville United Lutheran Church. In 1992, he retired from the company he founded in 1956, Founder and President of Richland Cutting Center, Lebanon Co.PA. Charter member Brickerville Fire Co. Former treasurer & former auditor Elizabeth township, Lancaster Co. PA Survivors: Dau Marilyn L., w/o Kenneth L. Weaver, Brickerville Son Rodney D., h/o Sharon (nee Weidman) May, Brickerville Son Nevin N. May, Brickerville 5 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren He was the last of his immediate family. Burial: Brickerville Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Brickerville, Lancaster Co. PA Dec 18, 2001 James A. "Jim" Britto, age 60 b. Apr 14, 1941 Norwalk, CT d. Dec 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sandra L. (nee Clark) Britto, with whom he would have celebrated 32 yers on Dec 31st. s/o George & Esther (nee Faust) Britto, Bridgeport CT Retired fueler, having worked at Ft. Indiantown Gap. Served in the Marine Corps for 4 years Served in the PA National Guard for 20 years, before coming a civilian technician at Ft. Indiantown Gap. Member of Navy Club Ship 91, Lebanon Worshiped in Baptist Faith. Survivors: Son James C. h/o Lori Britto, Lebanon Son Steven M., h/o Misty Britto, Lebanon Son Adam C., h/o Melinda Britto, Lebanon Bro George Britto, Bridgeport, CT Bro Herman Britto, Bridgeport, CT Bro Arthur Britto, Tampa, FL Sis Karen Michaelson, Bridgeport, CT 2 granddaughters several nieces and nephews and cousins. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 19, 2001 LeRoy H. Umbenhen, age 78 b. Oct 9, 1923 Rehersburg, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 18, 2001 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ida G. (nee Haldeman) Umbenhen s/o late Laura Deck Ressler Retired after 41 years, color mixer at Valley Screen Printing Also employed by Gingrich' s Animal Farm, Fredericksburg Member Zion "Goshert' s" United Chruch of Christ, Mt. Zion. Survivors: Dau Jeanne, w/o John Strack, Myerstown Dau JoAnn, w/o Garnet Piper, Myerstown Dau Janet, w/o Gerald Kohr, Lebanon Sister Maggie Swisher, Lebanon Bro Earl Ressler, Lebanon Bro Howard Ressler, Lebanon 6 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Grandchildren: Christian Strack, Shane Smith and Sarah Meyer Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 19, 2001 Marion B. (nee Kreider) Shutter, age 91 b. Nov 27, 1910 Pennsylvania d. Dec 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles W. Shutter d/o late Ralph & Annie (nee Bowman) Kreider Retired clerk from the former H. L. Green' s store in Lebanon. Member St. Mark' s United Church of Christ, Lebanon Member Chapter 115 Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors: Son Charles W. Shutter, Victoria, Texas Son Ronald L. Shutter, Lebanon Son Roger K. Shutter, Lebanon Sister Lois Albright, Connecticut A number of grandchildren A number of great-grandchilren Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 19, 2001 Hilda A. (nee Mase) Graby, age 91 b. Nov 12, 1910 Heidelberg Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 17, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Irvin Graby, who died in 1989. D/o late Henry J. & Cassiah (nee Smith) Mase Survivors: Dau Martha, w/o Robert Martin, Choctaw, Oklahoma 2 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers John, George, Leon and Smith Mase Sisters Bernetha Yingst and Sophie Givler. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 19, 2001 Pastor David E. Geiman, age 89 b. Sep 2, 1912 Lawn, South Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 17, 2001 N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mary Elizabeth (nee Brandt) Geiman, to whom he was married 68 yrs Nov 30. S/o late Edwin & Elizabeth "Lizzie" (nee Shenk) Geiman Former employee of Hershey Chocolate Factory. Attended the York Bible College. 1942 ordained to the gospel at Colebrook. Attended Harrisburg Bible Institute. In Mar 1943, he and his family traveled to Michigan, where he became the pastor of St. Joe Baptist Church. Retiring in 1992, he pastured a total of 12 churches and assisted other in the state of MI, MD and FL. Some churches that had almost closed or almost closed, an others were new churches in needy areas. His goal was to help each church grow and support a full-time pastor. All of the churches he pastured remain active today. Survivors: Sis Anna Lehman, Marietta Bro Paul Geiman, Mt. Joy Son Edgar D. Geiman, Quincy, MI Son Robert H. Geiman, Dallas, TX Son Kenneth B. Geiman, Cincinnati, OH Son John E. Geiman, Loveland, OH 8 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren burial: Shenk' s Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA Dec 19, 2001 Sanders S. Wagner, age 84 b. Apr 7, 1917 Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 18, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Florence P. (nee Adams) Wagner, to whom he was married 51 years. S/o late George & Mabel (nee Gamber) Wagner 1935 Graduate of Pine Grove H. S. Member Suedberg Church of God Employed as a farmer and in the Steel foundry. Survivors: Dau Karen Boldesser, Middletown Dau Cheryl Beddow, Aston Dau Charlene Hornberger, Annville Dau Kathy Flanagan, Lebanon Sis Martha Frantz, Pine Grove Area Sis Elvira I. Wagner, Pine Grove Area Sis Sara Wagner, Pine Grove Area Sis Mary Frantz, Elizabethtown 7 grandchildren 1 great granddaughter Preceded in death by: Dau Lois Marie Wagner Bro George Wagner, John Wagner, Hary Wagner and Charles Wagner Sis Mabel Shreiner Burial: Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 19, 2001 Lucy N. (nee Strauss) Herr, age 92 b. May 26, 1909 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 17, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Otis W. Herr d/o late Charles O. & Maria (nee Stahl) Strauss Homemaker. Employed by the forme Milsan Mills in Lebanon as a forelady for many years. Member of Campbelltown United Methodist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and youth director. Member of Mt. Lebanon Camp Meeting for many years as Sunday School Teacher & youth director. Survivors: Step-son Allen Herr, Campbelltown Step-dau Ferne E. Herr, Palmyra Sis Ella S. Stauffer, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Harry Strauss and Oscar Strauss. Burial: Evangelical & United Brethren Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 19, 2001 Edna F. (nee Wayne) Hollenbach, age 91 b. date not given Bern Township, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 13, 2001 Sinking Springs, Berks Co. PA w/o late John I. Hollenbach, who died Jun 8, 1984 and lived with companion Leonard Layser, Marion township d/o late James & Elizabeth (nee Schaeffer) Wayne With her former husband she owned and operated the former Conrad Wweiser Inn, Womelsdorf for 20 years, retiring in 1985 Member Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf Survivors: Son Marvin W. Schonour, Reinholds Sis Esther Gerhart, Fredericksburg Sis Laura Hower, Bernville Sis Elsie Blessing, Bern Township 2 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren burial: Womelsdorf Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Dec 19, 2001 Donald S. Maurer, age 74 b. Aug 1, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 18, 2001 Lebanon, PA s/o late John & Effie (nee Sherman) Maurer Owner/operator of Maurer Radio & TV for 49 years. Former employee of Bethlehem Steel Army Veteran of WW2 Member of Antique Wireless Association Surivors: Son Donald M. Maurer, Lebanon Bro Frederick Maurer, Lebanon Nieces and nephews. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 20, 2001 Caroline E. (nee Deitz) Stumpf, age 72 b. Dec 7, 1929 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o George R. Stumpf, to whom she was married 48 yrs, July 18. D/o late John & Sallie (nee Reppert) Deitz Survivors: Daughter Elizabeth, w/o George Youngs, Lebanon Daughter Judy, w/o Joseph Desimone, Lebanon Son George R. Jr., h/o Bernadette Stumpf, Lebanon Son John, h/o Kelly Stumpf, Lebanon Several brothers and sisters 8 grandchildren 3 step-grandchildren 6 step-great grandchildren burial was private and is not listed in the obituary. Dec 20, 2001 Teresa R. (nee Miller) Lazorcik, age 78 b. Mar 13, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 19, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o late Cyril G. Lazorcik d/o late Peter & Eva (nee Hawk) Miller former state employee having retired from the umemployment office in Lebanon Member St. Cecilia Church and a volunteer with many church organizations. Enjoyed sewing and baking. Survivors: Daughter Jeannie, w/o Henry Fields, Cornwall Son Cyril G. Jr., h/o Karen Lazorcik, Cornwall Son David C., h/o Joanne Lazorcik, Lebanon Daughter Frances, w/o Bruce Hadley, Ephrata Sister Eva Krehling, Naples FL Sister Catherine Wentzel, Sun City, AZ Sister Betty Emswiler, Mountsville 6 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Marie Brunelli, Anna Fischer and Rose Nash Burial: St. Gertrude' s Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 20, 2001 Robert R. "Bob" Strause, age 64 b. Jan 20, 1937 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 18, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Marlene M. (nee Hibshman) Strause s/o late Lester & Mary (nee Hertzog) Strause Retired machine operator from the former Boart Co. Member Myerstown Church of the Brethren Avid Philadelphia Phillies Fan and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. Survivors: Son Jeff Strause, Myerstown Son Sheldon, h/o Robin Strause, Manheim Son Kirk Strause, Sanford, NC 5 grandchildren burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 20, 2001 Harry A. Fox Jr., age 75 b. Mar 1, 1926 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 19, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Louise P. (nee Yowler) Fox, with whom he would have celebrated 56 yrs anniversary in January 2002. S/o late Henry A. Fox Sr. & Mary (nee Sleighter) Fox Senior research chemist for more than 34 years with the former AMP inc. Received Five Patent Award from AMP in 1982. "For example, the Memory Cores in the computers on the Gemini Space Craft were his inventions". 1944 graduate of John Harris H. S. 1951 Graduate of Lebanon Valley College where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Army veteran of WW2, he fought in the Battle of the Buldge and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Member Gravel Hill U. M. Church, Palmyra Member Palmyra American Legion Member American Chemical Society Member American Ceramic Society Member the AMP Retirement Association. Survivors: Son Harry A. Fox III, Annville Son Robert D. Fox, Lewisberry Sister Jean, w/o Richard Fortney, Harrisburg Sister Ruth, w/o Robert Book, Middletown 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother William R. Fox Sisters Daurice Morrow and Gloria White Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra) Lebanon Co. PA Dec 21, 2001 Sanders S. Wagner, age 84 b. Apr 7, 1917 Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 18, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Florence P. (nee Adams) Wagner, to whom he was married 51 years. S/o late George & Mabel (nee Gamber) Wagner 1935 Graduate of Pine Grove H. S. Member Suedberg Church of God Employed as a farmer and at the Lebanon Steel foundry. Survivors: Dau Karen Boldesser, Middletown Dau Cheryl Beddow, Aston Dau Charlene Hornberger, Annville Dau Kathy Flanagan, Lebanon Sis Martha Frantz, Pine Grove Area Sis Elvira I. Wagner, Pine Grove Area Sis Sara Wagner, Pine Grove Area Sis Mary Frantz, Elizabethtown 7 grandchildren 1 great granddaughter Preceded in death by: Dau Lois Marie Wagner Bro George Wagner, John Wagner, Hary Wagner and Charles Wagner Sis Mabel Shreiner Burial: Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 21, 2001 Ezequiel "Bebo" Santana, age 77 b. May 23, 1924 Aguacate Province of Habana, Cuba d. Dec 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Esther R. (nee Mark) Santana, with whom he celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary in May. S/o late Jose & Rosario (nee Molina) Santana Came to U.S. in 1949 and became an U. S. Citizen. Employed by for 29 years Bethlehem Steel. Later by Hershey Chocolate for 9 years before retirement. Member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member Lutheran Brotherhood Played softball from 1949 Ð 1963 for teams in the city county, industrial and church leagues. Survivors Son David, h/o Beth Santana, Lebanon Daughter Deborah, w/o Steven Underwood, Eureka, KS Brother Raul Santana, Cuba Sister Hilda Santana, Cuba Sister Josefina Santa, Cuba 5 grandchildren 2 great-granddaughters nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Heroberto Santana Sisters Dulce Spangler, Otilia Santana, Adolfina Santana, Graciela Santana, Clara Luz Santana and Delia Santana. Burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 21, 2001 Michael J. Nagle, age 27 b. date and location not listed. d. Dec 19, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA s/o Joan M. Nagle and Elvin Nagle birth mother Carol Overcash Employee of Walmart Member of Bellegrove & Water Works Fire companies Member Fairland Brethren in Christ Church, Cleona Formerly was a member of the 4-H Club, in which he raised goats. Survivors: Brother Richard Nagle, Bethel Sister Kay Mattern Maternal Grandmother June Arndt, Lebanon Maternal Grandparents Army & C.W. Greenawalt, Jonestown Maternal Great-grandmother Elizabeth Fernsler, Annville Burial: Campbelltown United Christian Cemetery, South Londonerry Twp., Lebanon Co., PA Dec 21, 2001 Nancy E. (nee Miller) Sheidy, age 66 b. July 29, 1935 Millcreek Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 19, 2001 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Ray R. Sheidy d/o late Earl & Helen (nee Clay) Miller Worked for Arrow International in Wyomissing for 19 yrs, retired on April 1. Member Elias United Church of Christ in Newsmanstown Member United Steelworker' s Union Survivors: Daughter Linda E., w/o Kevin Zimmerman, Newmanstown Brother Earl Miller, Lebanon Sister Jeanette Ney, Robesonia Sister Mary Lou Wentzel, Newmanstown Sister Carol Ann Moore, Womelsdorf 2 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Franklin R. Miller Burial: Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 22, 2001 Richard U. Herneisen, age 72 b. date not listed d. Dec 17, 2001 Penryn, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Violet M. (nee Ressler) Herneisen s/o late Calvin & Rose (nee Ulrick) Herneisen worked for the former Raymark Industries, Manheim. Retired 1991 after more than 30 years. Member of Ruhl' s United Methodist Church, Manheim Member Elstonville Sportsman' s Club Life member of Hemlock Archery Club, Cornwall Former member of Penryn Volunteer Fire Company Enjoyed Archery and target shooting. Survivors: Daughter Rose Marie Ream, Penryn Daughter Sandra Kay Herneisen, Penryn 2 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren Sister Edna Witmer, South Carolina Sister Esther Winklebleck, Warren Burial: Ruhl' s United Methodist Cemetery, Rapho Township, Lancaster Co. PA Dec 22, 2001 Mary E. (nee Powers) Berkheimer, age 83 b. Mar 10, 1918 Media, Delaware Co. PA d. Dec 20, 2001 Dauphin Manor, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late John E. Berkheimer Sr. d/o late Richard & Catherine (nee Yarnall) Powers retired from Hershey Chocolate Factory Former member of Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra Surivivors: Son Arlan L. Berkheimer, Placerville, CA Son David J. Berkheimer, Hershey Son John E. Berkheimer, Jr., St. Louis MO Son Thomas E. Berkheimer, Mechanicsburg Sister Catherine Bressler, Reading 8 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 23, 2001 Beatrice (nee Keller) Grove, age 90 b. Sep 8, 1911 Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 21, 2001 North Londonderry Township (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA widow of Frank C. Grove d/o late John A. & Annie M. (nee Flowers) Keller First Secretary to the principal for the Hummelstown School District serving for 26 years retiring in 1972. Served as the Lower Dauphin School board secretary. 1931 Graduate of the former Hummelstown H. S. Member Trinity United Methodist Church, Hummelstown Former Sunday School teacher of the Youth of the church. Past President of the Keystone Sunday School class at the church. Past president and life member of the local Parent-Teacher Association. Survivors: Son Donald R. Grove, Union Deposit Son William L. Grove, Palmyra Sister A. Violet Shanfelder, Myerstown 9 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son James C. Grove Burial: Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 23, 2001 John C. Sattler, age 71 b. Dec 30. 1929 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 17, 2001 Pompano Beach, Florida h/o late Regina Sattler, who died in 1964 h/o late Elizabeth "Betty" Sattler, who died in 1996 s/o late Anthony & Catherine (nee Brownstein) Sattler Resident of Florida for 50 years. Formerly of Lebanon. Construction Industry for 52 years. National Guard Member of Elks Lodge 2273 for 18 years. Avid bowler and golfer. Survivors: Daughter Joy Jankowski w/o Roger Grissinger, Pompano Beach, FL Daughter Jeanette, w/o Tim Lewis of Boca Raton, FL Brother Joseph Sattler, Lebanon 4 grandchildren Preceeded in death by: Brother Anthony Sattler Jr. Burial location not disclosed. Dec 23, 2001 Agnes C. "Sis" (nee Tice) Sanders, age 73 b. Jun 16, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 22, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o Elwood "Woody" Sanders d/o late John & Irene (nee Reilly) Tice Retired employee of Bell Telephone Co. Owned and operated Personal Home Care in Lebanon for 25 years. 1943 Graduate of Lebanon Catholic H. S. Active in her class reunions Licensed practical nurse Life member of Bell Telephone Pioneers Member St. Mary' s Church Survivors: Daughter Susan M. Dowhower, Lebanon Daughter Mary Ann Sanders, Lebanon Son David J. Sanders, Lebanon Son Thomas D., h/o Denise Sanders, Mt. Gretna Brother John W. Tice, Lebanon 5 grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 23, 2001 Walter H. "Wally" Kleinfelter Jr., age 77 b. Feb 6, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 22, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o late Jenny M. (nee Klimovsky) Kleinfelter, who died in 1991 s/o late Walter H. Sr. & Ruth (nee Barto) Kleinfelter Retired owner of the formers Moyer' s Furniture Co. in Palmyra 1942 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Member of Hershey-Palmyra Sertoma Club Member Lebanon Elks Lodge Member Monteith & Friends Model Flying Club Member St. Mary' s Church, where he was a eucharistic minitster Army veteran of WW2 Member of the 457th Bombardment Group Flew 30 combat missions and wore the Air Metal w/ 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal and 3 Battle Stars on his overseas ribbons. Avid golfer, hunter and fisherman who enjoyed building and flying radio controlled airplanes. Survivors: Daughter Suzanne, w/o Ronald Stuber, Bigfork, MT Son Jeffrey D. h/o Seda Kleinfelter, Annville Daughter Lisa Ann, w/o Michael DeFrank, Bethel Sister Nancy Zeppos, Lebanon Sister Betty Santarelli, Hershey 3 grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Jim Kleinfelter Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 23, 2001 Normon H. Ernst, age 86 b. no date listed Penn Township, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 22, 2001 Penn Township, Berks Co. PA h/o Esther H. (nee Horst) Ernst s/o late Harvey S. & Ada (nee Kurtz) Ernst Graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College Taught elementary school in the Conrad Weiser, Hamburg, Tulpehocken & Schuylkill Valley school districts for 33 years. Former principal for Strausstown Elementary School, now part of the Hamburg School District, retiring in 1968. Member Mohrsville Church of the Brethren where he was a deacon. Former supervisor for Penn Township. Life Member of Western Berks Retired School Employees Association. Survivors: Son Lauren A. Ernst, Pittsburgh Daughter Barbara J. Ernst Nwoke, Palmyra Daughter Phyllis E. Ernst, Mohrsville Sister Mary R. Ernst Wagner, Myerstown 4 grandchildren No burial location listed. Dec 24, 2001 Naomi F. (nee Herneisey) Batz, age 72 b. May 29, 1929 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 23, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o John D. Batz d/o late Walter & Violet (nee Weist) Herneisey Retired telephone operator of 24 years, Bell of PA. Member of Grace United Church of Christ, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Marcia, w/o Gary Warner, Jonestown 2 granddaughters several nieces and nephews and cousins. Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 24, 2001 Annabelle M. (nee) Spangler, age 67 b. Feb 20, 1934 Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 23, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Richard W. Spangler, to whom she was married 39 years April 7. D/o late Wilmer & Maggie M. (nee Moyer) Anspach Supervisor of Gloray Knitting Mills in Robesonia 1955-1966 Worked numerous sewing factories until 1973 Attended Newmanstown United Christian Church and Lebanon Valley Bible Church Enjoyed Babysitting. Survivors: Son Stephen S. Spangler, Avondale Son John W. Spangler, Lititz Foster Daughters Rose, w/o Glenn George, Myerstown Elaine Rife, Lititz Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother William R. Anspach Burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 26, 2001 Mabel G. (nee Gehman) Groff, age 89 b. date not provided Brecknock Township, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 24, 2001 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Aaron L. Groff, who died in 1998. D/o late Jacob & Suzanna (nee Weaver) Gehman Member of Denver Mennonite Church. Survivors: Son R. Clair, h/o Alma Groff, Leola Son Lester, h/o Erma Groff, Stevens Son Aaron L. Jr., h/o Anna Groff, Lititz Son Glen E., h/o Ruth Groff, Lititz Daughter Mary Jane, w/o Harvey R. Zimmerman, Ephrata Daughter Martha Mae, w/o Marlin G. Martin, Myerstown sister Elizabeth Gehman, Ephrata Sister Anna Oberholtzer, Lititz Brother Weaver Gehman, Lancaster 26 grandchildren 33 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son J. Mervin Groff Sisters Esther Groff and Nora Good Burial: Denver Mennonite Church Cemetery, Denver, Lancaster Co. PA Dec 25, 2001 Mary H. (nee Herbst) Lau, age 90 b. Feb 21, 1911 York Co. PA d. Dec 23, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Curtis W. Lau, who died May 13, 1992 d/o late David Y. & Nancy (nee Jacobs) Herbst 1927 Graduate of Manchester H. S., at the age of 16. 1931 Graduate of Hood College n Frederick MD Taught English and nutrition Later worked for the Internal Revenue Service, Atlanta GA and in Philadelphia before retiring in 1968. Avid bridge player. Member of Our Savior' s Lutheran Church, York Survivors: Son Jeffrey Lau, Lebanon Son Curtis H. Lau, Atlanta GA Daughter Carolyn Porter, Thousand Oaks, CA Daughter Brenda Prosser, Bloomington, IN Daughter Andrea Westby, Arlington Hts, IL Daughter Doris Gilchrist, Glassboro, NJ 14 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren burial: Manchester Union Cemtery, Manchester, York Co. PA Dec 25, 2001 Levi C. Spang, age 87 b. Mar 6, 1914 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Marion E. (nee Meyer) Spang, who died Sep 10, 1997 s/o late Ammon & Caroline (nee Plasterer) Spang Retired laborer from Bethlehem Steel Co, Lebanon Attended Bethany U. M. Church, Lebanon Former youth sports coach. Survivors: Son Allen L., h/o Sarah Spang, Harrisburg 2 grandchildren burial: Kauffman' s Cemetery, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 26, 2001 Trudy L. (nee Buvoltz) Love, age 51 b. Aug 8, 1950 Warren, PA d. Dec 25, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Ross C. Love d/o Louis Buvoltz and the late Ruth (nee Mack) Buvoltz cook at Children' s Day Camps Caregiver for the Elderly 1968 Graduate of Warren Area H. S. Member Mt. Wilson Church of the Brethren Surivors: Step-mother Marilyn Buvoltz, Scandia Brother William Buvoltz, Pittsfield Brother Allen Buvoltz, Scandia Sister Julie, w/o Shannon Long, Scandia 5 nieces and 4 nephews burial: not listed. Dec 26, 2001 Junior C. Shuey, age 80 b. May 17, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2001 Lewistown, PA h/o Stella M. (nee Smith) Shuey, to whom he was married 26 years on Nov 22. S/o late Harvey & Annie (nee Shirk) Shuey Army veteran of WW2, served in the European Theatre. Employeed at Millards Quarry in Annvilee for 36 years retiring in 1982. Member of Lebanon Valley Holiness Association Attended Lebanon' s God Missionary Church Played the trombone in the Lebanon Valley Gospel Band for over 60 years. Survivors: Step-dau Sandra, w/o Lowell rohrer, McVeytown Step-son John R. Beatty, McVeytown Step-dau Brenda Lee, w/o Alfonso Reid, Pasadena MD Step-dau Sharon, w/o George Langenfelder, Bel Air, MD Sister Miriam Peters, Ono 9 step-grandchildren 2 step-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Chester Shuey & Carl Shuey Sister Etta Shuey Burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2001 Mary E. (nee Thomas) Coover, age 78 b. Feb 24, 1923 Gratz PA d. Dec 25, 2001 East Hanover Township, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Frank B. Coover d/o late John & Mamie (nee Wolfe) Thomas She enjoyed flower gardening. Survivors: Daughter Betty L. Reiner, Harrisburg Daughter Carolyn E. Leeper, Lykens Daughter Mary K. Kreider, Jonestown Daughter Ann M. Smith, Jonestown Son Roger L. Coover, Marysville Son Paul R. Coover, East Hanover Twp. Sister Arlene Weaver, Lykens 20 grandchildren 36 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Robert Wiest Burial: Shells Cemetery, Shellsville, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 27, 2001 David M. Burkholder, age 70 b. date unknown Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Betty J. (nee Wartluft) Burkholder s/o late Mark W. & Lillian (nee McQuate) Burkholder Employed in Construction and most recently as maintenance foreman for UGI Utilities in Reading for 40 years, retiring in 1996. Member of St. John' s Reformed Church, Sinking Spring Member VFW in Womelsdorf Member Quarter Century Club at UGI Utilities Member Gas Fitter Ð Utility Employee Local 600 Union Navy veteran of Korean War. Survivors: Son Mark D., h/o Melanie A. Seigford Burkholder, Lancaster Sister Harriet Janssen, West Reading 2 grandchildren burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring, Berks Co. PA Dec 27, 2001 Edward A. Daub Sr., age 75 b. date not listed Colebrook, PA d. Dec 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Joyce L. Daub s/o late Harry B. & Esther (nee Snyder) Daub. Served during WW2 in the Navy. Retired superintendent of highways for the city of Lebanon. Member of Living Waters Chapel. Survivors: Daughter Brenda, w/o James Potts, Lebanon Daughter Gloria F. Daub, Lebanon Daughter Marsha J., w/o Ray Bush, Jonestown Son Edward A. Daub Jr., Harrisburg Son Bruce L. Daub, Harrisburg Brother Harry D. Daub, Brother Richard L. Daub Brother Ira J. Daub Brother Frederick C. Daub Brother Thomas S. Daub 4 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Carl Daub and Walter Daub 2 grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2001 Samuel J. Heisler, age 91 b. date not provided Columbus, Franklin Co. OH d. Dec 25, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Lebanon native, Dorothy E. (nee Dry) Kegerris Heisler h/o late Vedda V. (nee Cressell) Heisler, who died in 1976. S/o late Milton J. & Annie (nee Faust) Heisler Retired in 1975 as a bus driver for the fomer East Penn Transportation Co. Farmer in Lewistown Valley. Received a certificate form a former governor for 1 million miles of safe driving as a bus driver. Member Salem Evangelical U. M. Church, Lewistown Valley, where he was a Sunday School Superintendent. Oldest resident of Lewistown Valley. 1928 graduate of Tamaqua H. S. Graduate of Aeronautical Engineering, Harrisburg Survivors: Son Clyde S. Heisler, Northampton Son Wendell J. Heisler, Lewistown Valley Son Adam P. Heisler, Tamaqua Sister Katherine Leiby, Lewistown Valley Sister Anna Richards, Catawissa Brother Paul Heisler, Lewistown Valley Brother Carl Heisler, Lewistown Valley 11 grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild burial: Calvary Evangelical U. M. Cemetery, Lewistown Valley, Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 27, 2001 Margaret A. (nee Brightbill) Moore, age 90 b. Mar 29, 1911 Linglestown, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Charles D. Moore d/o late Ross C. & Myra M. (nee Moyer) Brightbill Retired steam press operator from Hershey Laundry after 29 years of service. Member Palm Lutheran Church, Palmyra Active in Sunday School. Member of Palmyra and Hershey Senior Citizens Member Campbelltown Fire Co. Ladies Auxilary Member Past matrons Association of Central PA Order of Eastern Star Chapter 403 Survivors: Brother Earl M. Brightbill, Columbia 4 nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2001 John W. Spotts, age 89 b. May 17, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o late Mildred L. (nee Wolfe) Spotts, who died Sept 5. S/o late Levi Franklin & Sarah Anna (nee Beard) Spotts. Retired from the Good Samaritan Hospital food service dept. Had been a cook for local restaurants including Funck' s & Mayflower Restaurant. Member Bethany U. M. Church, Lebanon Avid wrestling, football, and NASCAR fan, particularly Jeff Gordon. Survivors: Daughter Kay F. Brandt, Lebanon Daughter Sandra, w/o Ken Goodman, Lebanon Daughter Carol A. Koons, Palmyra Sister Pauline Stecker, Cornwall Sister Jane Kiner, Florida 9 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Grandson Chris Goodman Brothers Franklin Spotts & Donald Spotts Sisters Betty Shay, Alma Spotts, Catherine Gruber, Carrie Bickhart and Aldene Hardenstine Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2001 Roy C. "Pappy" Knapp, Sr., age 72 b. Mar 22, 1929 Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 26, 2001 Union Township, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late James J. & Rosie E. (nee Kreiser) Knapp Retired in 1987 after 30 years with J. P. Donmoyer Trucking, Ono, where he worked as a mechanic. Member of Camp Strauss Volunteer Fire Co. Served in U. S. Army. Enjoyed workworking and the outdoors. Survivors: Companion Fern Gingrich Son Roy C. Knapp Jr., Jonestown Daughter Eileen M. Yeagley, Myerstown Daughter Pamela J., w/o Terry Mull, Jonestown Daughter Dawn M., w/o Kenneth Harris Jr., Fredericksburg Children' s Mother: Verna H. (nee Lymaster) Knapp, Jonestown Brother Arthur H. Knapp, Jonestown Brother Lloyd I. Knapp, Jonestown Brother Herbert Knapp, Wernersville Brother George Knapp 9 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Victor E. Knapp and James I. Knapp Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2001 Effie E. (nee Long) Leed, age 90 b. Jun 28 1911 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2001 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA s/o late Amos S. & & Mabel (nee Troutman) Long Retired machine operator for Milsan Mills in Lebanon after 25 years. Member Tabor United Church of Christ, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Mabel, w/o Charles Hornickel, Elizabethtown Son Larry, h/o Raynore Leed, Lebanon Daughter Arlene, w/o Kenneth Lowry, Lebanon 10 grandchildren number great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son James Leed Grandsons Woodrow Leed & John Kleinfelter Sisters Katie Bashore & Enda Roof Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Iona, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 28, 2001 Warren A. Kessler Sr, age 67 b. Aug 25, 1934 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 22, 2001 Bell, Florida s/o late Alfred & Mary (nee Kohr) Kessler Survivors: Sister Dorothy Saphroe, Hawaii Sister Violet Leibensperger, Fredericksburg Son Timothy, Reading Daughter Cindy, New Port Richey, FL Daughter Deborah, Bell FL Son Warren A. Kessler Jr., Jonestown Burial: Union Salem Church Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 28, 2001 Marion L. (nee Schade) Stauffer, age 76 b. Mar 2, 1925 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 26, 2001 North Cornwall Township, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Robert A. Stauffer d/o late Charles E. & Anna (nee Werner) Schade 1943 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. 1947 Graduate of Lebanon Valley College 1958 Graduate of Temple University Elementary music teacher in Jackson, West Lebanon & Cornwall schools for a number of years. Professional Organist, serving in several local churches and Taylor-Ruffner, and Christmans' Funeral Homes. Member St. Mark' s United Church of Christ, Lebanon Survivors: Son David R. Stauffer, Essex, VT Son John T. Stauffer, Harrisburg Daughter Ann Marie Sharp, Winchester, VA Brother Carols E. Schade, York Brother Dr. Ken Bernard Schade, Michigan Foster child George Peach, Lebanon 4 grandchildren burial: Chiques Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co., PA Dec 28, 2001 William D. Hass, age 49 b. Dec 25, 1952 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 27, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Ellen L. Gundrum Hass & the late George W. Hass 1971 Graduate of Northern Lebanon H. S. Employed as a production worker at Hershey chocolate Member of BCTW Union 464 Survivors: Companion of 25 years: Linda Sonon Brother Barry L. Hass, Creston, NC Sister bonnie Mershon, Lebanon Sister Judy Hartsoe, Creston, NC Sister Beverly Copenhaver, Jonestown 2 aunts. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Dec 28, 2001 Dr. Luke Ebersole, age 83 b. Oct 18, 1918 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 26, 2001 North Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA h/o Margaret (nee Curry) Ebersole s/o late Benjamin W. S. & Mary (nee Patrick) Ebersole Retired University professor and administrator Received his PHD from the University of PA His doctor of Dvinity from Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Minister of Spring Creek Church of the Brethren in Hershey for many years. Active member of Church Street Methodist Church, Knoxville, TN before his retirement. 1950' s & 1960' s he became a national expert on separation of church and state. Published author, writing the "American Society & Church Lobbying in the Nation' s Capital" Taught Sociology at the University of Maryland and the University of TN at Knoxville. Former Vice chanceloor for development at the Unversity of TN. Survivors: Son Brian, h/o Lillian Ebersole, Tacoma, WA Son James C., h/o Sandra Ebersole, Atlanta, GA Sister Esta, w/o Moyer Craighead, Palmyra Brother Dr. Benjamin, h/o Shirley Ebersole, Baltimore, MD Brother Dr. Mark, h/o Dorothy Ebersole, Lancaster Sister Naomi Kruger, Palmyra 2 grandsons burial: Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 28, 2001 Ray F. Wise, age 71 b. Mar 9, 1930 Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Jane E. (nee Green) Wise s/o late Raymond F. & Stella K. (nee Stoudt) Wise Retired inspector for the Naval Depot in Mechanicsburg Member of First U. M. Church, Hershey, where he was an head usher and Sunday School teacher Member Hershey Lodge 364 Woodsmen of the World, where he held all local offices and was jurisdictional state president of PA. Member Brownstone Lodge 666 F & AM, where he served as head steward Member Lancaster Liederkranz Member Derry Township Historicial Society Former member of Hershey Volunteer Fire Co. Enjoyed collecting miniature farm equipment. Survivors: Daughter Susan L. Friday, Enola Son Roy F. Wise, Palmyra Son Scott A. Wise, Lebanon 7 grandchildren burial: Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 29, 2001 John W. Spotts, age 89 b. May 17, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o late Mildred L. (nee Wolfe) Spotts, who died Sept 5. S/o late Levi Franklin & Sarah Anna (Beard) Spotts Retired from Good Samaritian Hospital food service dept Had been a cook for local restaurants, including Funck' s & the Mayflower Restaurant Also worked for Capital Bakery. Member, Bethany U. M. Church, Lebanon Avid wrestling, football & NASCAR fan, particularly of Jeff Gordon. Survivors: Daughter Kay F. Brandt, Lebanon Daughter Sandra, w/o Ken Goodman, Lebanon Daughter Carol A. Koons, Palmyra Sister Pauline Stecker, Cornwall Sister Jane Kiner, Florida 9 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Grandson Chris Goodman Brothers Franklin Spotts & Donald Spotts Sisters Betty Shay, Alma Spotts, Catherine Gruber, Carrie Bickhart & Aldene Hardenstine Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 29, 2001 Paul E. Reeves, age 77 b. date not provided Renfrow, Oklahoma d. Dec 26, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Doris E. (nee Young) Blessing Reeves h/o late Clara (Hertzog) Reeves s/o late Fred O. & Edna C. (nee Hennen) Reeves Retired from Parish Structural Prdoucts division of Dana Corp, Reading Army veteran of WW2 Member of First Evangelical Church, Reading Survivors: Daughter Susanna C. Stevenson, Myerstown Son Daniel E. Reeves, Mertztown Step-dau Sherry E. Hertzog, Fleetwood Step-son Kirk E. Blessing, Sinking Spring Sister E. Irene Carter, Louisana Sister Nancy E. Wirtz, Colorado 11 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren Burial: Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton, Berks Co. PA Dec 29, 2001 Gloria F. (nee Dove) Berger, age 58 b. Mar 10, 1943 Virginia d. Dec 27, 2001 Jackson Township, Lebanon Co. PA Car accident. W/o Lester N. Berger D/o late Foster W. & Goldenia G. (nee Barr) Dove Employed as a houseparent at Twin Spruce Myerstown Previously employed Lebanon VA Medical Center for 12 years. Survivors: Daughter Judy A., w/o Scott Warfel, Tower City Daughter Wanda S., w/o Jeffrey Wartluft, Mt. Aetna Daughter Debra D., w/o Joseph Natale, Jonestown Daughter Dianne D. Berger, Manheim Son Jeffrey W. Berger, Lebanon Son Michael A. Berger, Schaefferstown Son Jeremy W. N. Berger, Lebanon 7 grandchildren 4 brothers and four sisters. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 29, 2001 Christian H. "Buzzy" Walmer, age 81 b. date not provided location not provided d. Dec 27, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Geraldine (nee Longnecker) Walmer Retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot Member and elder Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Middletown Board member of French Creek Bible Conference, Morgantown Army Veteran of WW2 Survivors: Son Christian H. Walmer II, Hummelstown Son Dr. Lynnewood A. Walmer, Williamsport Daughter Donna W. Wismer, Spring City, Daughter Vikkie K. Kristoff, Oberlin Daughter Ruthann Russell, Kernesville, NC Twin sister Christine H. Walmer, Lebanon 10 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren burial: Woodlwan Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 30, 2001 Geraldine A. (nee Walters) Shankroff, age 62 b. Sep 3, 1939 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 27, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Stan Shankroff d/o Merle Garrison Walters and the late Layton Garrison Graduate of Hershey H. S. Employee of Hershey Chocolate Co. for more than 33 yrs. Member of Conewago Church of the Brethren, Bachmansville Member Chocolate Workers Local 464, Hershey Survivors: Son Rodney E. Ingram, Columbus, OH Daughter Tammy L. Garrison, Lancaster Daughter Lisa J. Seaman, Palmyra Sister Shirley Koser, Elizabethtown 4 grandchildren burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 30, 2001 Margaret L. "Peg" (nee Keller) Wunderlich, age 80 b. Mar 21, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o Lester I. Wunderlich d/o late William & Sarah (nee Trelst) Keller salesperson at Haak' s & Bon Ton Stores. Member, Covenant U. M. Church, Lebanon Member, Lebanon Flower Club Member, Lebanon Chapter 115 Order of Eastern Star Member, Order of the Amaranth Court 131 Member, White Shrine of Jersusalem 56 Member, Rescue Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Member, Mt. Lebanon Campmeeting Association Member, YMCA A master gardner. Involved with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Was a Sunday School teacher and sang in her church choir. Survivors: Son William L., h/o Susan Wunderlich, Lebanon Son Edward L., h/o Marcia wunderlich, Palmyra Son Thomas C. h/o Cheryl Wunderlich, Palmyra Daughter Susan L., w/o Jeffrey Whitmoyer, Lebanon Brother George Keller, Wilmington, DE Sister Sara Unger, Riverside CA 7 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren burial: Ebenezer "Covenent" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 30, 2001 Anita C. (nee Cobaugh) Stokes, age 93 b. Oct 16, 1908 Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William C. Stokes, Sr. d/o late George & Clara (nee Rutherford) Cobaugh formerly of Washington DC. Graduate of Harrisburg Training School for Nurses. Had been a Registered nurse at Columbia Women' s Hospital in Washington DC Member, Eastport U. M. Church, Annapolis MD Member, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 46, Annapolis MD Member, Anne Arundel Medical Center Auxilary, Annapolis MD Member, Naomi Chapter 3, Washington DC Survivors: Several cousins. Burial: Falmouth Cemetery, Lancaster Co. PA Dec 31, 2001 Clarence L. Zerbe, age 79 b. Jan 11, 1922 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 29, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Arvilla L. (nee Berger) Zerbe, to whom he was married 52 years. S/o late Lester 7 Bessie (nee Sattizahn) Zerbe Member, Pine Grove Senior Citizens Member, Jacob' s Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, where he served on the church council. Army Veteran WW2 served in Normandy, northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. Received Good Conduct Medal Received American Theater Service Medal Received EAME Theater Service medal with 5 bronze stars and the Victory medal. Employed by Alcoa 30 yrs Member Alcoa Retires and Alcoa 25 Year Club Also employed as a Bus driver w/ Newhurst Bus Co., Pine Grove. Survivors: Daughter Rosemary Ferster, Ooltewah, TN Daughter Anita Fidler, Pine Grove Daughter Terry Richardson, Pine Grove Brother Earl Zerbe, Rehrersburg Sister Claire Smith, Pottsville 5 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Allen Zerbe A granddaughter Burial: Jacob' s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 31, 2001 Marion E. (nee Kohr) Frantz, age 78 b. Aug 25, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 29, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Claude Frantz d/o late Peter & Sadie (nee Nixon) Kohr Retired seamstress Member of Moonshine Church in Green Point Enjoyed spending time with family and fellow church members. Survivors: Daughter Judy Leininger, Palmyra Brother William Swalm, Green Point 2 granddaughters 4 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 31, 2001 Donald P. Yellets, age 71 b. Nov 18, 1930 Millersville, PA d. Dec 29, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Joyce H. (nee Peters) Yellets s/o late Henry J. & Jennie H. (nee Coble) Yellets 35 yr employee of Camera Dept of Lebanon Valley Offset Printing Co, Annville Presently working part-time for Sam' s Cleaners in Cleona 1949 graduate of McCaskey H. S. Navy Veteran of Korea Enjoyed golfing. Survivors: Daughter Cathy S., w/o Donald L. Reist, Lebanon Daughter Amy J., w/o Peter Gerberich, Cleona Brother Kenneth Yellets, East Petersburg Sister Doris, w/o Mahlon Miller, Lancaster Sister Thelma, w/o Robert Shaub, Lebanon 4 grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 31, 2001 Alma I. (nee Boltz) Fake, age 89 b. Jul 23, 1912 Union Township, PA d. Dec 30, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William H. Fake d/o late Irvin & Ida (nee Wolfe) Boltz Member of Sattazahn Lutheran Church, Green Point Survivors: Daughter Lilly J., w/o Melvin Hershey, Lebanon 5 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Jennie Binkley and Ada Boltz Burial: Sattazahn Lutheran Church Cemetery, Green Point, PA Dec 31, 2001 Robert C. Kyle, age 75 b. Sep 24, 1926 Huntingdon, PA d. Dec 29, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Irene D. Kyle s/o late James & Ethel (nee Pollock) Kyle Graduate of Alexandria H. S. Retired Milton Hershey School Houseparent Former telephne engineer with a number of different independent telephone companies Former PA Game Commission officer. Army veteran of WW2 Member of Grace & Truth Bible Church, Hummelstown Member, NRA Member and VP of Alexandria river Hill Gun Club. Avid outdoorsman. Survivors: Son David R. Kyle, Wellsboro Daughter Kathy M. Messner, Ono Daughter Jean L. Kondraski, Leesport Daughter Judy A. Eusi, Harrisburg Sister Greta Rainey, Huntingdon Sister Doris Schroy, Harrisburg Sister Betty Saltzman, Phoenix AZ 7 grandchildren a great-grandson burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 31, 2001 Dorothy B. (nee Miller) Mease, age 90 b. Feb 13, 1911 Mt. Aetna, PA d. Dec 29, 2001 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Walter I. Mease d/o late George & Maggie (nee Kline) Miller Member St. John' s United Church of Christ, Jonestown Survivors: Son Harold G. Mease, Jonestown Son Eugene I. Mease, Jonestown A niece Preceded in death by: Brother George Miller Sister Blance Bomgardner Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 31, 2001 John L. Zell, age 76 b. date not provided Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2001 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Gladys D. (nee Fox) Zell, to whom he was married 52 yrs, Jan 22, 2001 s/o late William & Katie (nee Althouse) Zell Lifetime resident of Lancaster County, PA Graduate of Rothsville H. S. Army veteran of WW2, serving most of his time in Europe Worked as a machinest for Weaver Industries in Denver, PA. Retired 1984. Worshipped in Protestant failth Enjoyed woodworking. Survivors: Daughter Sue, w/o David Kitch, Stevens Daughter Trudy, w/o Lee Young, Lebanon Sister Kathryn Zimmerman, Leola Sister Dorothy, w/o Paul Oxenreider, Columbia Sister Phyllis, w/o Russell Hess, Harrisburg Sister Mary Jane Zell, Lancaster Sister Shirley, w/o Kirby Wright, Manheim Brother Stanley, h/o Cleo Zell, Brunnerville 6 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Harry Zell & William Zell Burial: not listed, "at convenience of family."