Obits: March 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. ************************************************ MARCH 2001 OBITURY ABSTRACTS LEBANON DAILY NEWS LEBANON, LEBANON CO, PENNSYLVANIA SUBMITTED BY KRISTA GABLE Note: Obits of 1 and 2 March are missing. Index by order listed. Mar 3, 2001 Jodi L. (nee Binner) Ulrich, age 39 Mar 3, 2001 Emanuel "Whitey" Young, age 81 Mar 3, 2001 Harold F. Pearson, age 94 Mar 3, 2001 Viola L. (nee Mumma) Leonard, age 77 Mar 4, 2001 John J. Ondrusek, age 77 Mar 5, 2001 Joseph H. Kuntz, age 76 Mar 5, 2001 Geraldine L. Light, age 84 Mar 5, 2001 Erma L. (nee Newswenger) Spangler, age 86 Mar 5, 2001 Matthew P. Chernich, age 91 Mar 5, 2001 Annie M. (nee Lingle) Espenshade, age 86 Mar 5, 2001 Alma J. (nee Bender) Fry, age 74 Mar 5, 2001 Catherine I. (nee Kimmel) Horn, age 90 Mar 5, 2001 Herbert J. Allwein, age 69 Mar 8, 2001 Donald J. Sweitzer, age 58 Mar 8, 2001 Vernon J. Schell, age 70 Mar 8, 2001 Brad Umberger, age 43 Mar 8, 2001 Dorothy W. (nee Wissick) McGinn, age 86 Mar 8, 2001 Darlene F. (nee Wolfe) Yorkoski, age 56 Mar 8, 2001 Vera P. Miller, age 83 Mar 8, 2001 Beulah E. (nee Hitz) Shifflett, age 81 Mar 8, 2001 Carrie J. (nee Kreiser) Fake, age 62 Mar 8, 2001 Irvin H. Rhine, age 77 Mar 8, 2001 Carl B. Mann, age 64 Mar 9, 2001 Kenneth "Ken" E. Graver Sr., age75 Mar 9, 2001 Paul J. Levengood, age 89 Mar 9, 2001 Pearl M. (nee Nace) Wildermuth, age 74 Mar 9, 2001 Lois G. (neeDettlinger) Coates, age 67 Mar 9, 2001 Paul A. Snook, age 78 Mar 9, 2001 David L. Boltz, age 74 Mar 10, 2001 Sarah M. Twaddle, age 6 weeks Mar 10, 2001 Steven H. Becker, age 92 Mar 10, 2001 Mildred C. Grace, age 91 Mar 10, 2001 Mabel (nee Morgan) Berger, age 85 Mar 10, 2001 Raymond A. Hepler, age 85 Mar 11, 2001 Steven H. Becker, age 92 Mar 11, 2001 Carolyn Lois (nee Snyder) Dove, age 60 Mar 11, 2001 James L. "J.J." Kreitzer, age 53 Mar 11, 2001 Rodney A. Miller, age 81 Mar 11, 2001 Alta M. (nee Steckbeck) Peiffer, age 90 Mar 11, 2001 Charles Ayers "Chuck" Pillsburg Jr, age 55 Mar 11, 2001 Mary L. Schlappich-Lee, age 90 Mar 12, 2001 Lester H. Deck, age 90 Mar 12, 2001 James L. "J.J." Kreitzer, age 53 Mar 12, 2001 Harlan L. "Bunk" Lorah, age 87 Mar 13, 2001 Eva A. Klein (nee Schrope), age 88 Mar 13, 2001 Callie Mae Schaeffer (nee Bernheisel), age 67 Mar 13, 2001 David A. Shirk Sr, age 74 Mar 14, 2001 Jason Michael Neidlinger, age 19 Mar 14, 2001 Karen J. Rabold, age 53 Mar 15, 2001 Jahmez W. Dumas, age 21 Mar 15, 2001 Esther L. (nee Heister) Johnston, age 90 Mar 15, 2001 Richard J. "Dick" Hockley, age 63 Mar 15, 2001 George H. Staeger, age 93 Mar 17, 2001 Kathleen d. (nee Orfino) Lutz, age 65 Mar 17, 2001 Arlene F. (nee Dochterman) Urban, age 75 Mar 17, 2001 Lucy S. (nee Becker) Light, age 89 Mar 17, 2001 Ralph L. Simmons, age 81 Mar 17, 2001 Shirley R. Rager, age 68 Mar 17, 2001 Robert P. Lehman, age 72 Mar 18, 2001 Kathryn E. (nee Krall) Mayberry, age 65 Mar 18, 2001 Barbara Ann (nee Miller) Davis, age 63 Mar 18, 2001 Anne L. (nee Brunner) Geib, age 54 Mar 18, 2001 Eloise A. Roush, age 85 Mar 18, 2001 Laura E. (nee Shirk) Deininger, age 100 Mar 18, 2001 James J. DeAngelo, age 71 Mar 19, 2001 Ferne M. (nee Fisher) Lehman, age 74 Mar 19, 2001 Clarence "Tillie" Umbenhauer, Sr., age 90 Mar 19, 2001 Joseph A. Klein, Jr., age 88 Mar 19, 2001 Earl Elias Rhoad, age 76 Mar 20, 2001 Carol J. Wolukis, age 58 Mar 20, 2001 Ralph C. Clements, age 71 Mar 20, 2001 William R. Baker, age 73 Mar 20, 2001 John F. Rump, Sr., age 73 Mar 20, 2001 Elizabeth S. (nee Barnhart) Faus, age 90 Mar 20, 2001 Clyde W. Gibson, Sr., age 90 Mar 18, 2001 Roy E. Gettle, age 83 Mar 21, 2001 Sylvia E. (nee Evelev) Baker, age 85 Mar 21, 2001 Margaret S. Wise, age 88 Mar 21, 2001 Beatrice O. Mahoney, age 83 Mar 21, 2001 Raymond "Pidge" Miller, age 76 Mar 21, 2001 Sarah N. Preston, infant Mar 21, 2001 Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Ovecka) Russell, age 90 Mar 22, 2001 Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Strauss) Spannuth, age 84 Mar 22, 2001 Helen M. (nee Garrett) Fox, age 80 Mar 22, 2001 J. Loverne Hiestand, age 83 Mar 22, 2001 Adam A. Shott, age 92 Mar 23, 2001 William C. Richar, age 61 Mar 23, 2001 Earl Long, age 87 Mar 23, 2001 Anne G. (nee Gregory) Clark, age 93 Mar 23, 2001 Frederick Paul Ruppenthal, age 87 Mar 23, 2001 Henry K. "Hank" Fosnacht, age 79 Mar 23, 2001 John R. Vasile, age 78 Mar 23, 2001 J. Willard Hess, age 78 Mar 24, 2001 Mary E. (nee Muth) Smith, age 72 Mar 24, 2001 Robert E. Stoner, age 61 Mar 24, 2001 Frank DiGiamberdini, age 82 Mar 24, 2001 Merle E. Blauch, age 84 Mar 25, 2001 Merle E. Blauch, age 84 Mar 25, 2001 William F. "Bill" Etchberger, age 88 Mar 25, 2001 Richard J. Ginder, age 55 Mar 25, 2001 Vernett Ann Hauer, age 50 Mar 25, 2001 Mary E. (nee Muth) Smith, age 72 Mar 25, 2001 Sarah A. Walmer (nee Rhoad), age 74 Mar 25, 2001 Frederick G. Weiser, age 29 Mar 28, 2001 J. Harold "Jay" Boltz, age 90 Mar 26, 2001 William F. "Bill" Etchberger, age 88 Mar 26, 2001 Judith Ann Coleman, age 59 Mar 26, 2001 Vernett A. Hauer, age 50 Mar 26, 2001 Ruth A. (nee Arnold) Eckenroth, age 90 Mar 27, 2001 Franklin R. Williams, Sr., age 79 Mar 27, 2001 Clyde L. Wilkerson, age 87 Mar 27, 2001 Shirley A. (nee Habecker) Sholly, age 66 Mar 27, 2001 Ronald S. Nuttall, age 62 Mar 28, 2001 Rev. Melvin E. Patrick, age 93 Mar 28, 2001 Joseph W. Smith Jr., age 82 Mar 29, 2001 Edward J. Backenstoes, age 79 Mar 29, 2001 James J. Ferretti, age 72 Mar 29, 2001 Marian Jane (nee Young) Kiscadden, age 79 Mar 29, 2001 Israel Roman, age 69 Mar 29, 2001 Jacqueline H. "Jackie" (nee Lehman) Rumpf, age 45 Mar 29, 2001 Earnest E. Wolfe, age 91 Mar 30, 2001 Erma Grace (nee Gerberich) Dice, age 89 Mar 30, 2001 Roxanne Virginia (nee Stinson) Earp, age 92 Mar 30, 2001 Larry A. Wentzel, age 44 Mar 30, 2001 Josephine M. (nee Manbeck) Peiffer, age 76 Mar 30, 2001 Nancy A. (nee Biever) Wagner, age 62 Mar 30, 2001 Elsie L. (nee Lehn) Snyder, age 93 Mar 31, 2001 John Wesley Fisher, age 3 Mar 31, 2001 Kathryn R. (nee Woomer) Gettle, age 92 Mar 31, 2001 Robert I. Jackson, age 92 Mar 31, 2001 Irene B. Kreider (nee Breidenstine), age 82 Mar 31, 2001 Martha K. Kreiser (nee Meily), age 91 Mar 31, 2001 Leroy R. Spang, age 64 Mar 3, 2001 Jodi L. (nee Binner) Ulrich, age 39 b. 3 Oct 1961 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. 2 Mar 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o Joseph M. Uhrich d/o Lawrence E. Binnder and Hazel (nee Felty) Swisher step-daughter Kenneth Loraw Survivors: Daughter Fallon Binner, Lebanon Daughter Haley Shott, Lebanon buried: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 3, 2001 Emanuel "Whitey" Young, age 81 b. 18 Feb 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. 1 Mar 2001 North Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Winifred E. (nee Hetrick) Young s/o late Emanuel &Mary (nee Evans) Young Survivors: Son Barry R., h/o Patricia Young, Dallastown Granddaughter Cynthia J. Young, New Castle, Delaware Grandson Chad M. Young, Miami Beach, Florida Brother Raymond Young, Lebanon Brother Edward Young, Lebanon Brother Eugene Young, Utah Sister Marian Lehr, Lebanon Sister Josephine Bainbridge, Cleona Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Richard Young buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 3, 2001 Harold F. Pearson, age 94 b. date not provided Ossining, PA d. 1 Mar 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Freada d. (nee Burlingame) Pearson s/o late John & Anna (nee Whitman) Pearson Survivors: Son James H., h/o Jan Bowman Pearson, Fredericksburg Son John L., h/o Carla (nee Cox) Pearson, Gallatin, TN Son Charles W., h/o Linda (nee Landis) Pearson Grandson David Pearson, Ashland Grandson Shaun Pearson, Galatin, TN buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 3, 2001 Viola L. (nee Mumma) Leonard, age 77 b. 15 Apr 1923 Linglestown, PA d. 28 Feb 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Clair A. Leonard d/o late Harry & Minnie (nee Neidigh) Mumma Survivors: Son Carl Leonard Brother Earl Mumma, Long Island NY A nephew A niece Number of great-nieces and great-nephews Preceded in death by: Son Paul Albert Leonard buried: Wenrich's Cemetery, Linglestown, PA Mar 4, 2001 John J. Ondrusek, age 77 b. Apr 6, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 3, 2001 Lebanon, PA s/o late John T. & Ela (nee Widranski) Ondrusek Survivors: Daughter Anita, w/o Fred Schifando, State College Daughter Eloise, w/o Gary Bean, Spring City Daughter Barbara, w/o Bill Davis, Lawton, Oklahoma Daughter Francis, w/o Mike Brandt, Gainesville, Florida Daughter Cecelia, w/o Harvey Books, Irvine, California DaughterMargaret Ondrusek, Lebanon Son John T., h/o Robin Ondrusek, Lebanon Brother Cyril Ondrusek Cornwall Sister Antoinette Kopecky, Lebanon 5 grandchildren burial: Funeral and burial at convenience of family, not listed. Mar 5, 2001 Joseph H. Kuntz, age 76 b.Mar 18, 1924 Bellegrove, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 3, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o lateMary E. (nee Brubaker) Kuntz s/o late Harry & Eva (nee Plunkett) Kuntz resident, Lebanon PA retired self-employed painting contractor in the Lebanon Area his entire life. Associated, Jehovah's Witnesses Church, Lebanon Navy veteran of WW2, participated in the Normandy Invasion. Survivors: Daughter Dawn Ebright, Lebanon Brother Stanely Kuntz, Harrisburg Brother Walter Kuntz, Harrisburg Brother Clarence Kuntz, Harrisburg Brother Robert Kuntz, Lebanon Sister Marion, w/o Earl Shutt, Harrisburg Sister Esther Kuntz, Harrisburg Sister Lillian, w/o Herbert Zechman, Jonestown Preceded in death by: Sister Dorothy Frey buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 5, 2001 Geraldine L. Light, age 84 b. Sep 16, 1918 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 3, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Roy & Lucy (nee Heverling) Light resident, Palmyra Nursing Home, Palmyra former resident, S. Railroad St., Palmyra PA retired secretary, E.O. Miller Cheverolet, Hershey Graduate, 1935, Lebanon High School Member, First Baptist Chruch, Lebanon Survivors: Cousin Joyce I. Wagner, Lebanon Cousin Lorraine W. Albert, Bellegrove Cousin John P. Kershner, New Smyrna Beach FL Cousin Grace A. Mahek, Harrisburg Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 5, 2001 Erma L. (nee Newswenger) Spangler, age 86 b. date not listed Gap PA d. Mar 2, 2001 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Howard J. Spangler, who died Jan 1976. D/o late Henry & Edith (nee Ammon) Newswenger Resident, Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz PA Former resident, New Holland PA Homemaker most of her life. Member, New Holland Mennonite Church One of the things she enjoyed was sewing. Survivors: Daughter Evelyn M., w/o John Sander, Myerstown Daughter Sharon L., w/o George C. Geisler Jr., Camp Hill Son J. Mervin, h/o Patsy A. (nee Wolfe) Spangler, Strasburg Son Donald L., h/o Judith A. (nee Brubaker) Spangler, Leola Eight grandchildren Sister Florence, w/o Paul Mellinger, Lebanon Sister Dorothy, w/o Ralph Arment, Lititz Sister Sara Ford, Honey Brook Brother Robert, h/o Miriam (nee Sensenig) Newswenger, Ephrata Brother Harold, h/o Sue (nee Trout) Ephrata Brother Vernon, h/o Janice (nee Quinn) Newswenger, Millersville 14 great-grandchildren three step-grandchildren five step-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Ruth Ann Groff A grandson Larry Snader Sister Mildred Harnish Burial: Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery, Bowmansville, Lancaster Co. PA Mar 5, 2001 Matthew P. Chernich, age 91 b. Jan 19, 1910 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 3, 2001 Evans, Georgia h/o late Lois (nee Lupolt) Chernich s/o late Michael & Barbara (nee Mickette) Chernich resident, Forrest Lake Nursing Home, Evans, Georgia former resident, Evans Georgia former resident, Lebanon PA retired employee, former Bethlehem Steel attended, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Cornwall Army Veteran of WW2. Survivors: Son Dale M., h/o Sandy Chernich, Evans GA Six grandchildren Nine great-grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews. He was the last of his immediate family. Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 5, 2001 Annie M. (nee Lingle) Espenshade, age 86 b. Apr 28, 1914 Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 4, 2001 Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Crist S. Espenshade, who died May 1, 1992 d/o late John I. & Jennie M. (nee Hetrick) Lingle resident, Frey Village Retirement Center, Middletown PA former resident, Ridge Rd. E. Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA retired employee, Hershey Abbattoir of Hershey Entertainment & Resort Company member, East Hanover Twp Autumn Leaves life time member, Lutheran Church of Shellsville, where she was a former choir member and Sunday school pianist Enjoyed music, flowers, crocheting and family activities. Survivors: Daughter Shirley Huber, Hummelstown Daughter Christine Reynolds, Harrisburg Son Crist Espenshade, Grantville Son John Espenshade, Clifton VA Son Carl Espenshade, Hummelstown Sister Elsie Brandt, Hershey 19 grandchildren 35 great-grandchildren burial: Shells Cemetery, Shellsville PA Mar 5, 2001 Alma J. (nee Bender) Fry, age 74 b. date not listed Tower City, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 4, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Arthur Morgan w/o late Joseph Snyder w/o late Warren Fry her parents are not listed. Resident, Palmyra PA Member, Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, Middletown, PA Survivors: Son Marlin Morgan, Georgetown DE Son Michael Morgan, Hershey Daughter Carolyn Brandt, Las Vegas NV Daughter Diane Benner (w/whom she lived), Palmyra Brother Harold Bender, Tower City Brother Raymond Bender, Tower City Sister Carrie Hentz, Lebanon Sister Elsie Henry, Tower City Sister Anna Yingst, Cleona Sister Helen Schaeffer, Pine Grove Sister Dottie Lebo, New Cumberland Sister Ruth Mence, Florida Five grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Burial: Weishample United Methodist Church, Barry Twp, PA Mar 5, 2001 Catherine I. (nee Kimmel) Horn, age 90 b. Feb 17, 1911 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 3, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Joseph A. Horn, who died Jun 2000. D/o late Wayne C. &Mary C. (nee Troy) Kimmel Resident, Palmyra Nursing Home, Palmyra PA Former resident, Lebanon PA Member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Carol, w/o Kenneth Turcott, Tenafly NJ Son Kenneth R. Horn, Columbia Son James F. Horn, Palmyra 13 grandchildren 28 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Son Joseph d. Horn Sisters Mirium Fillak, Dorothy Heath & Alice Kirkessner Brother Robert Kimmel Burial: Holy Cross Cemtery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 5, 2001 Herbert J. Allwein, age 69 b.Mar 28, 1931 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 4, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Joan B. (nee Biever) Allwein s/o late Russell C. & Florence (nee Sullivan) Allwein patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA resident, Lebanon PA retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant previous employer, WeisMarket, Lebanon Graduate, 1948, Lebanon Catholic High School Graduate, 1984, Bellevue College, Washington, receive a bachelor's of arts degree Member, St.Mary's Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Michael J., h/o Vicki Allwein, Frisco TX Son Gregory A., h/o Diane Allwein, Griswold IA Son James B. Allwein, Logan UT Daughter Leslie A., w/o Christopher Williams, San Jose CA Brother John Allwein, Ambler Brother William Allwein, Lebanon Brother Robert Allwein, Shallotte NC Sister Marian Shuey, Lebanon Sister Nancy Collarile, Dover NJ Grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Joseph Allwein Sister JoanMarie Emerson Burial: no location is listed. Mar 8, 2001 Donald J. Sweitzer, age 58 b. Jan 24, 1943 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 7 , 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o Ann Rose (nee Bender) Sweitzer s/o late John A. & Cathryn M. (nee Hivner) Sweitzer Survivors: Sister Arnetta Reichard,, Lebanon Sister Arlene, w/o Charles Groft, Lebanon Sister Mary Jane Kugler, Lebanon Sister Sara Ciccone, Lebanon Sister Barbara, w/o David Wallet, Quentin Sister Cathryn Sweitzer, Robesonia Brother Grant "Bud", h/o Doris Sweitzer, Lebanon Brother Charles, h/o Polly Sweitzer, Lebanon Brother Glenn, h/o Linda Sweitzer, Carlisle, Brother John R., h/o Ann Sweitzer, Quentin Brother Dennis, h/o Donna Hivner,Maryland Several nieces and nephews Lists NO children Preceded in death by: Sister Marian Bickle burial: Not listed. Mar 8, 2001 Vernon J. Schell, age 70 b. Jun 1, 1930 Annville, Lebnaon Co. PA d. Feb 2, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico h/o Beverly Schell and h/o late TillieMary (nee Torrez) Schell s/o late Jacob Vernon & Minnie (nee Eisenhower) Schell Survivors: Son Vernon Jay Schell, Alamogordo, New Mexico Son Kevin James, h/o of Kim (nee Kiss) Schell, Denver, Colorado Step-son Jay Dossey Jr., Alamogordo, New Mexico Step-daughter Sanya Dossey, Alamogordo, New Mexico Step-daughter Carol Dossey, Alamogordo, New Mexico Step-daughter Patricia Dossey, Alamogordo, New Mexico Step-daughter Katrina Dossey, Alamogordo, New Mexico Brother Forrest, h/o Alice Schell, Lebanon Brother Paul, h/o Ruth Schell, Mechanicsburg Sister Fern Chronister, Palmyra Sister Blanche, w/o Earl Keller, Annville Sister Rachel Garst, Hershey Sister Carol, w/o Roy Light, Cleona 7 grandchildren burial: Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Hamilton, PA Mar 8, 2001 Brad Umberger, age 43 b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 28, 2001 Ocala, Florida h/o Julie (nee Workman) Umberger s/o Elizabeth Umberger & the late Herbert Umberger Survivors: Son Sean Umberger Daughter Jenna Umberger Sister Anne, Manheim Brother Bill Umberger, Charlotte, North Carolina Brother Tom Umberger, Woodstock, Georgia Brother Mike Umberger, Elizabethtown Maternal Grandfather Frank Nye Sr., Lebanon Many nieces and nephews burial: Probably in Ocala, Florida. Location not listed. Mar 8, 2001 Dorothy W. (nee Wissick) McGinn, age 86 b. May 27, 1914 Spencerport, New York d. Mar 5, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Frank P. McGinn, who died in 1989 d/o late Daniel & Anna (nee Strutz) Wissick Survivors: Son Howard A. McGinn, Easton Brother Howard Wissick, Fairport, NY Grandchild Daniel F. McGinn Grandchild Patricia A. McGinn 2 great-grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 8, 2001 Darlene F. (nee Wolfe) Yorkoski, age 56 b. Oct 10, 1944 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 6, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o Donald M. Yorkoski d/o late Clarence & Mildred Wolfe Survivors: Sister Grace Fasnacht, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Violet Early burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 8, 2001 Vera P. Miller, age 83 b. Apr 22, 1917 Manns Choice, PA d. Mar 6, 2001 Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA d/o late Edward & Ethel (nee Knipple) Miller Survivors: Sister Grace M. Kruest, Austintown, Ohio Several nieces and nephews burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 8, 2001 Beulah E. (nee Hitz) Shifflett, age 81 b. Dec 11, 1919 Heilmandale, PA d. Mar 7, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Carl W. Shifflett d/o late George & Lillian (nee Killian) Hitz Survivors: Son Ronald C. Shifflett, Palmyra Son Robert A. Shifflett, Palmyra Son James E. Shifflett, Palmyra Son Barry L. Shifflett, Palmyra Son Ricky G. Shifflett, Palmyra Son Roy E. Shifflett, Annville Son Donald N. Shifflett, Millsboro, Delaware Son Mark d. Shifflett, Cleona Daughter Gladys M., w/o Ronald Watson, Palmyra DaughterMarilyn K., w/o Samuel Brightbill, Palmyra Daughter Darlene F., w/o Joseph Kreider, Palmyra Daughter Mildred I., w/o John Zimmerman, Harrisburg Sister Bertha Emrich, Lebanon 14 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Harold E. Shifflett burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 8, 2001 Carrie J. (nee Kreiser) Fake, age 62 b. Dec 22, 1938 Union Township, PA d. Mar 7, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late George M. Fake d/o late Harry & Rosey Kreiser Survivors: Son George Fake, Jonestown Son Lloyd E., h/o Carol Fake, Annville Daughter Barbara See, Jonestown Sister Mabel Griffen, Lancaster Sister Margaret Kerr, Lebanon Sister Mae Simmons, South Carolina 3 grandchildren a great-grandchild Preceded in death by a brother. burial: Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Green Point, PA Mar 8, 2001 Irvin H. Rhine, age 77 b. Nov 2, 1923 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 6, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Daniel & Jesse (nee Templin) Rhine Survivors: Brother Harry Rhine, Palmyra Sister Mae Anthony, Lebanon Sister Catherine Neskowski, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 8, 2001 Carl B. Mann, age 64 b. Jan 30, 1937 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 6, 2001 Hershey, PA s/o late William B. & Elsie A. (nee Detweiler) Mann Survivors: Brother Richard C. Mann, Hershey Brother Larry G. Mann, New Cumberland Brother Marlin J. Mann, Hummelstown Sister Kathryn J. Swanger, Hershey Sister Janet M. Duff, Hershey Sister June L. Conway, Rawleigh, North Carolina Sister Kay F. Deise, Greensburg Numerous nieces and nephews burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 9, 2001 Kenneth "Ken" E. Graver Sr., age75 b. May 7, 1925 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 53 years , Betty J. (nee Kramer) Graver s/o late Charles A. &Mary E. (nee Ney) Graver Survivors: Daughter Shirley L., w/o Ronald Houtz, Myerstown Daughter Barbara Graver, Myerstown Brother William Graver, Donaldson 3 grandsons 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Kenneth E. Graver, Jr., who died in 1967 burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 9, 2001 Paul J. Levengood, age 89 b. Jun 13, 1911 Richland, PA d. Mar 7, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Edna (nee Wiest) Levengood s/o late Rev. John G. & Alverta (nee Spangler) Levengood Survivors: Daughter Phyllis, w/o late Dr. Henry Wasserman, Schaefferstown Daugher Paula , w/o the late Robert Kulp, Ephrata Daughter Sylvia Jane, w/o Joseph Faust, Richland Son Clark, h/o Lucy Levengood, Richland Son Lynn, h/o Sue Levengood, Lebanon Son Neal, h/o Diane Levengood, Lebanon Brother Luke Levengood, Lebanon 15 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Esther Behney and Ruth Wagner BrothersMark Levengood and Jay Levengood burial: Kleinfeltersville Cemetery, Kleinfeltersville, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 9, 2001 Pearl M. (nee Nace) Wildermuth, age 74 b.Mar 27, 1926 Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 7, 2001 Derry Township, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Thomas C. Wildermuth s/o late Frank & Bertha Nace Survivors: Son Frank Robert Short, Hummelstown Son Thomas E. Wildermuth, Palmyra Sister Shirley Breckenmake, Hummelstown Sister Dorothy Wert, Palmyra Half-brother Franklin Nace, Allentown Half-brother Mitchelle Nance, Lebanon Half-sister Andrea Schneider, Brooklyn NY 3 grandchildren 5 nieces burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 9, 2001 Lois G. (nee Dettlinger) Coates, age 67 b. date not provided. No location listed d. Mar 4 2001 St. Augustine, Florida no spouse listed. No parents listed. Survivors: Daughter Charmaine Friese, Aurora, Colorado Daughter Lisa Noles, Middleburg, Florida Son Curt L. Coates, Lebanon Son Douglas Coates, St. Augustine, Florida Son Darrell Coates, Altamonte Springs, Florida Brother Robert Dettlinger, Pittsburgh Brother Richard Dettlinger, Pittsburgh 11 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren burial: Location not listed probably in St. Augustine, Florida Mar 9, 2001 Paul A. Snook, age 78 b. date not provided Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2001 Reading, Berks Co. PA s/o late Harry L. & Sallie I. (nee Showers) Snook Survivors: There are no immediate survivors. burial: Womelsdorf Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Mar 9, 2001 David L. Boltz, age 74 b. Jun 22, 1926 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 7, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Joyce J. Blackburn. S/o late Charles L. & Beulah (nee George) Boltz Survivors: Son David Boltz, Alexandria VA Son Andrew J. Boltz, Dauphin Sister Marguerite Shellenberger, Middletown Sister Jean Summers, Hershey Sister Nancy Balsbaugh, Overland Park, Kansas 4 grandchildren a number of nieces and nephews burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 10, 2001 Sarah M. Twaddle, age 6 weeks b. Jan 18, 2001 not mentioned d. Mar 8, 2001 not mentioned d/o Denise Twaddle & Paul Williams Survivors: Brother Stacy Twaddle Brother Harley Williams Brother Matthew Twaddle Sister Jessica Twaddle Sister Brandy Williams Maternal Grandparents Thomas & Ruth Twaddle, Lebanon Paternal Grandparents Harry & Brenda Williams, Lebanon Several aunts, uncles and cousins burial: not mentioned. Mar 10, 2001 Steven H. Becker, age 92 b. Feb 5, 1909 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 9, 2001 Lebanon PA h/o Loretta A. Becker s/o Clarence I. & Maude (nee Kiscaddin) Becker Survivors: A nephew Two nieces burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 10, 2001 Mildred C. Grace, age 91 b. Aug 2, 1909 location not mentioned d. Mar 9, 2001 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late William H. Grace d/o late John E. Cox & Katie Haines Survivors: Nieces and nephews burial: Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 10, 2001 Mabel (nee Morgan) Berger, age 85 b. date not mentioned Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 8, 2001 Bern Township, Berks Co. PA w/o late Russell W. Berger d/o late Charles & Caroline Morgan Survivors: Son John E. Berger, Leesport Son James H. Berger, Wilkes-Barre Daughter Helen M. Stubblebine, Oley Daughter Kathleen Gaughan, Ephrata Daughter Patricia Mockel, Myerstown Daughter Colleen Boyer, Exeter Twp. Sister Pearl Kaucher, Reading Sister Mildred Seyfert, North Carolina 15 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Richard Berger and Russell Berger Jr. burial: Haag's Cemetery, Bernville, Berks Co. PA Mar 10, 2001 Raymond A. Hepler, age 85 b. Jan 5, 1916 Hegins, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 5, 2001 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o late Naomi (nee Straub) Hepler and h/o lateMargaret (nee Woll) Hepler s/o late Maude Smeltz Survivors: Son Forrest Hepler, Modesto, California Son Lynn Hepler, Fredericksburg, Virginia Daughter Geraldine Schneck, Pine Grove Step-daughter Peggy Orishaimo, Andalysia, PA Grandchildren 2 half-brothers 2 half-sisters burial: St. Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 11, 2001 Steven H. Becker, age 92 b. Feb 5, 1909 Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA d. Mar 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Loretta A. (nee Donmoyer) Becker s/o late Clarence I. & Maude (nee Kiscadden) Becker Survivors: A nephew A niece Preceded by: Bro Clifford Becker Bro Russell Becker Bro Clarence Becker Jr. Sist Dorothy Neidig Burial: Ebenzer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon co. PA Mar 11, 2001 Carolyn Lois (nee Snyder) Dove, age 60 b. Sep 8, 1940 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 2, 2001 Punta Gorda, Florida w/o late Robert L. Dove Sr. d/o late Richard Stanley Sr. & TheresaMargaret (nee Ahles) Snyder Survivors: Son Robert L. Dove 3rd h/o Darla Dove, Joppa, AL Son Thomas L. Dove, Ft Lauderdale, FL Dau Theresa L. Dove, Charlotte Harbour, FL Dau Dawn L. Dove, Port Charlotte, FL Dau Shannon L. Dove-Williams, Port Charlotte, FL Sist Marilyn Hope Hevezdos, Matthews, NC Step-bro Richard Leahy Jr., Reading 7 grandchildren a great grandchild stepmother- Christine E. (nee Eberly) Snyder, Reading nieces & nephews Preceded by: Bro Richard S. Snyder, Jr. Burial: Salem Cemetery, Bethel, Berks Co. PA Mar 11, 2001 James L. "J.J." Kreitzer, age 53 b. date not provided Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Dorlee K. (nee Yocum) Kreitzer s/o lateMartin L. & Helen M. (nee Hainly) Kreitzer Survivors: Dau Gretchen L. w/o Steven Neiswender, Lebanon Son James L. Kreitzer II, Lebanon Son Christopher M. Kreitzer, Lebanon Dau Heidi L. Kreitzer, Nellis AFB Bro Eugene r. h/o Dorothy Kreitzer, Hamlin Sist Susan M. Guare, Lititz Two grandchildren Nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 11, 2001 Rodney A. Miller, age 81 b. Oct 14, 1919 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 10, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 57 yrs this past July 4, 2000, Dorothy I. (nee Gettle) Miller s/o late Irwin & Carrie (nee Witmeyer) Miller Survivors: Son Rodney S. h/o Kim Miller, Mt Gretna Dau LuAnn K. Miller, Minneapolis, MN Bro Harold Miller, Lebanon Bro Earl Miller, Annville Sist Charlotte, w/o Earl Goodman, Lebanon A grandson Preceded by: Sist Ethel Miller Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 11, 2001 Alta M. (nee Steckbeck) Peiffer, age 90 b. Aug 27, 1910 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Robert L. Peiffer, who died Dec 4, 1986 d/o late George d. & Annie (nee Light) Steckbeck Survivors: Dau Miriam P. Gross, Lebanon Son Robert L. h/o Shirley (nee Spath) Peiffer, Millsboro, DE 5 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren. Preceded by: Bro Harper Steckbeck burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 11, 2001 Charles Ayers "Chuck" Pillsburg Jr, age 55 b.Mar 11, 1945 Fountain Hill PA d. Mar 9, 2001 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Violet J. "Cookie" (nee Bensinger) Pillsbury s/o late Charles Ayers Sr. & Alice (nee Heebner) Pillsbury Survivors: Son Charles Ayers Pillsbury III, Annville Dau Tara Lynne Shope, Carlise Step-son William Koenig, Cresona Step-dau Michelle Long, Tremont Several grandchildren Several step grandchildren Bro Thomas Heebner Pillsbury, Pine Grove Bro James Bedell Pillsbury, Pine Grove Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 11, 2001 Mary L. Schlappich-Lee, age 90 b. no date listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 10, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Raymond S. Schlappich who died Feb 9, 1987 d/o late Charles Sr & Leah (nee Eyrich) Wagner Survivors: Son Randall r. Taylor, Duanesburg, NY Dau Ardell M. (Schlappich) Katzenmoyer, Clermont, FL & Lebanon Bro Gerald Wagner, Hickory NC 6 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren burial: Hains Church Cemetery, Lower Heidelberg Twp, Berks Co. PA Mar 12, 2001 Lester H. Deck, age 90 b. Jan 19, 1911 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 11, 2001 Lebanon, PA no spouse is listed. s/o late William & Emma (nee Witters) Deck Survivors: Daughter Anna, w/o Robert Schwan, Gordonsville, Son Leon, h/o Reba Deck, manheim Son Harold , h/o Doris Deck, Silver Springs Daughter Janice, w/o James Weaver, Allentown Son Curtis, h/o Paula Deck, Lititz Son Marlin Deck, Lancaster DaughterMary, w/o John Harrell, Lebanon 14 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren companion of 15 years, Lillian Tobias, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Son Galen Deck 3 infant children Brother Clarence Deck Sisters Gertrude Royer and Hilda Wernie burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 12, 2001 James L. "J.J." Kreitzer, age 53 b. date not mentioned Hershey, Dauphin co. PA d. Mar 9, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Dorlee K. (nee Yocum) Kreitzer s/o lateMartin L. & Helen M. (nee Hainly) Kreitzer Suvivors: Daughter Gretchen L., w/o Steven Neiswender, Lebanon Son James L. Kreitzer 2nd, Lebanon Daughter Nicole M. Kreitzer, Lebanon Son Christopher M. Kreitzer, Lebanon Daughter Heidi L. Kreitzer, Nellis AFB, Nevada Brother Eugene R., h/o Dorothy Kreitzer, Hamlin Sister Susan, M. Guare, Lititz 2 grandchildren nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. Pa Mar 12, 2001 Harlan L. "Bunk" Lorah, age 87 b. May 19, 1913 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 11, 2001 Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Susan (nee Moore) Lorah and h/o late Dorothy (nee Hill) Houtz Lorah s/o late Jacob & Emma (nee Garman) Lorah Survivors: Nephew, 3 nieces and and their families, they are not listed! Preceded in death by: Brothers Charles Lorah and Amos Lorah Sisters Elsie Elizabeth May Arnold and Irena Clara Lorah McGowen. burial: Bergstrasse Cemetery, Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA Mar 13, 2001 Eva A. Klein (nee Schrope), age 88 b. Jun 24, 1912 New Philadelphia, PA d. Mar 12, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Lewis K. Kelin, who died July 23, 1992 d/o late Charles & Annie (nee Harter) Schrope Survivors: Dau Lois Werner, Myerstown Dau Louise w/o Allen Bamberger, Myerstown 4 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren several nieces & nephews burial: Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Stouchsburg, Berks Co. PA Mar 13, 2001 Callie Mae Schaeffer (nee Bernheisel), age 67 b. Apr 16, 1933 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 12, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Irvin Schaeffer d/o late Bill & Emily (nee Mayberry) Bernheisel Survivors: Son Arthur W. h/o Tina Gebhard, Jonestown Dau Darlene I. Rogers, Fredericksburg Dau Emma M. Gebhard, Fredericksburg Stepson Stephen h/o Joanne Schaeffer, Schuylkill Haven Bro Harry Kreiser, Grantville Bro William Kreiser, Palmyra Bro Henry Kreiser, Lebanon Bro Larry Kreiser, Lebanon Sist Annie Smith, Lebanon Sist Joanne Bates, Grantville Sist Ruth Ann Pfluger, Mt Aetna Sist Sarah Clauser, Strausstown A grandchild Burial: St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 13, 2001 David A. Shirk Sr, age 74 b. Apr 5, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 11, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o lateMartha M. (nee Brownsberger) Shirk s/o late Walter & Edna (nee Gassert) Shirk Survivors: Dau Sandra K. w/o John H. Lerch, Mt Zion Son Kenneth L. h/o Deanna Shirk, Lebanon Son David A. Jr, h/o Connie Shirk, Lebanon Dau Ellen L. Lerch, Lebanon Dau Norma J. w/o Roy K. Kohr, FL Bro Raymond h/o Dorothy Shirk, Lebanon Bro James h/o Virginia Shirk, Lebanon Sist Grace Dauber, Lebanon Sist Martha Wentling, Lebanon Sist Helen w/o charles Stone, Lebanon Sist Lucille Peiffer, Palmyra 19 grandchildren 34 great grandchildren nieces & nephews Preceded by: Dau Cynthia chapin Sist Florence Honafius Sist Eleanor Clark Sist Catherine Young Burial: Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Mt Joy, Lancaster Co. PA Mar 14, 2001 Jason Michael Neidlinger, age 19 b. Sep 2, 1981 Pottsville d. Mar 12, 2001 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA s/o Gary & stepmother Tammy Neidlinger Kathy (nee Shadle) Neidlinger Survivors: Sist Tina M.. Niemi, E. Greenville Paternal Grandparents Earl & Shirley (nee Zimmerman) Neidlinger, Pine Grove Paternal Step-grandmaMargie Greeninger, Lebanon Maternal grandfather Clair Shadle, Pine Grove Maternal Grandparents Edward Sr. & Shirley Weinus, Pine Grove Maternal Great Grandma Adele Shadle, Pine Grove A nephew Aunts, uncles and cousins Burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 14, 2001 Karen J. Rabold, age 53 b. not date provided Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 12, 2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o 33 yrs in April 2000 Larry L. Rabold d/o Georgette P. (nee Wike) Haldeman d/o late Kenneth McQuate sd/o late James Haldeman Survivors: Dau Shari L. w/o Scott R. Weaver, Hopeland Dau Heather A. Rabold, York Sist Kelly S. w/o Kenneth Buffenmyer Jr., Ephrata 3 grandchildren Preceded by: Son Dwight d. Rabold Burial: Mellinger's Cemetery, Stevens, PA Mar 15, 2001 Jahmez W. Dumas, age 21 b. Apr 12, 1979 Bronx, NY d. Mar 13, 2001 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA s/o William & Ethel (nee Williams) Dumas Survivors: Brother Jamel Dumas, Jonestown Paternal Grandparents Frank &Mary (nee Sapp) Dumas, Bronx, NY Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 15, 2001 Esther L. (nee Heister) Johnston, age 90 b. Jun 7, 1910 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 14, 2001 Reading, PA w/o late Fred C. Johnston d/o late Frank & Clara (nee Bleiler) Heister Survivors: Son Michael F. Johnston, Wyomissing Hills Daughter Patricia K., w/o Kenneth Wagner, Seattle, Washington 4 grandchildren 2 great-greandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Leonard P. Jones burial: Laureldale Cemetery, Reading, Berks Co. PA Mar 15, 2001 Richard J. "Dick" Hockley, age 63 b. Jan 25, 1938 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 13, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o 39years Sept 2000, Karen E. (nee Trautman) Hockley s/o Evelyn J. (nee Peters) Hockley and the late Richard G. Hockley Survivors: Son Brian G. Hockley, Lebanon Son Chad R. Hockley, Lebanon Daughter Kelly J., w/o Robert W. Bell, Lebanon Sister Shirley Hockley, Lebanon Sister Gloria Hockley, Lebanon 7 grandchildren nieces and nephews burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 15, 2001 George H. Staeger, age 93 b. Jan 14, 1908 Avon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 14, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Florence A. Staeger, who died Feb 4, 1998. S/o late Shaak W. & Alice (nee Dissinger) Staeger Survivors: Brother Howard S. Staeger, Lebanon Number of nieces and nephews burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 17, 2001 Kathleen d. (nee Orfino) Lutz, age 65 b. Aug 27, 1935 Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o Dominic A. Orfino & the late Catherine J. (nee Williams) Orfino Survivors: Daughter Libby, w/o Sam Wolf 3rd, Lititz Son Blake, h/oMary Lutz, Pine Grove 3 grandchildren Sister Trudy, w/o Willis Derr, Manheim Brother Randy Orfino, York Several nieces and nephews burial: Not mentioned Mar 17, 2001 Arlene F. (nee Dochterman) Urban, age 75 b. Nov 12, 1925 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 15, 2001 South Lebanon Township, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Michael J. Urban d/o late Harry S. & Esther (nee Henry) Dochterman Survivors: Daughter Michele S. Walker, Houston Son Michael J. Urban, Jr., Columbia Son Philip J. Urban, Bethel Sister Dot Bealler, Lancaster Sister Mary Depoe, Lancaster Brother Gerald Dochterman, Elizabethtown 4 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Edith Schoenberger & Ann Snyder Brother Richard Dochterman burial: Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 17, 2001 Lucy S. (nee Becker) Light, age 89 b. Oct 17, 1911 Rexmont, PA d. Mar 15, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles C. Light d/o late Percy & Nora (nee Haag) Becker Survivors: Son Charles R. Light, Cornwall Son Donald G. Light, La Vista, Nebraska 9 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren Sister Mary Sherman, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Daughter Doris Ada Emerich burial: Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 17, 2001 Ralph L. Simmons, age 81 b. Aug 31, 1919 Upper Providence Township, Montgomery Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ethel d. Simmons s/o late John & Susan (nee Landis) Simmons Survivors: DaughterMarian, w/o Rev. Allen F. Helwig, Lebanon Daughter Kathleen A., w/o Richard Snyder, Pottstown Son R. Walter Simmons, south Pasadena, California Son Dr. John H. Simmons, South Paris, Maine Son Robert H. Simmons, Hanover 8 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren burial: St. Jacob's "Kimmerling's" United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 17, 2001 Shirley R. Rager, age 68 b. Oct 12, 1932 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 15, 2001 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA d/o late Lyman & Elsie (nee Shadle) Rager Survivors: Half-brother Harlan Rager Aunt Ruth McCloy, Llewelyn Nieces, nephews and cousins Preceded in death by: Half-brother William Rager Half-sister Grace Rager burial: Tremont Reformed Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 17, 2001 Robert P. Lehman, age 72 b. Mar 6, 1929 Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co PA h/o lateMarlan May Lehman, who died Jun 21, 1998 s/o late Daniel B. & Annie (nee Hower) Lehman Survivors: Daughter Bonnie Mae, w/o Ronald A. Bender, Schaefferstown Son Keith W. Lehman, Myerstown Brother Ralph Lehman, Lebanon Sister Louella Saylor, Harrisburg Sister Alice Klahr, Palmyra 8 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Robert P. Lehman, Jr. Brother Harry Lehman burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. Pa Mar 18, 2001 Kathryn E. (nee Krall) Mayberry, age 65 b. Jun 31, 1935 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Francis &Marian (nee Thompson) Krall no spouse is listed! Survivors Daughter Debra d. Umbrell, Lebanon Daughter Terry L. Gordon, Lebanon Daughter Suzanne M. Umbenhauer, Lebanon Daughter Gloria J. Mayberry, Lebanon Daughter Lisa M. Dowhower, Lebanon Son Robert J. Mayberry, Denver, Colorado 12 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren Sister Arletta B. Posey, Lebanon Sister Beverly Bast, Lebanon Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Granddaughter Shannon C. Serena burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 18, 2001 Barbara Ann (nee Miller) Davis, age 63 b. Jan 6, 1938 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o 46years in Jan 29th, 2001, Robert Allen Davis d/o late Rev. Theodore P. & Elsie M. (nee Gettle) Miller Survivors: DaughterMargaret L., w/o Rodney Rowe, Lebanon Daughter Roberta L. Truong, Feasterville Daughter Ann M. Davis, Lebanon Son Theodore P.M., h/o Andrea L. Davis, Lebanon Grandson Jeremy M. Longo, Annville Grandson Christopher R. Longo, Annville buried: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 18, 2001 Anne L. (nee Brunner) Geib, age 54 b. no date provided. Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2001 Lancaster, PA w/o 32 years last October, Jere L. Geib, Sr. d/o John & Vera (nee Eichelderger) Brunner Survivors: Son Jere L. Geib, Jr., Manheim Daughter Penny A. Geib, Manheim Brother John "Jake", h/o Deb Brunner, Lititz Brother Jeff, h/o Patty Brunner, Lititz Brother Barry, h/o Kathy Brunner, Grunel, Illinois Brother David, h/o Tammy Brunner, Ephrata burial: Ruhl's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA Mar 18, 2001 Eloise A. Roush, age 85 b. Sep 22, 1915 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 17, 2001 Lebanon, PA d/o John H. & Gertrude (nee Hoffman) Roush Survivors: Nephew Chester Roush, Jonestown Nephew John Roush, Jonestown Niece Cassandra Bainbridge, Virginia Obituary notes that during WW2 of her "8 brothers and sisters", she served in the Navy and two brothers served in the Army at the same time. burial: Hanoverdale Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 18, 2001 Laura E. (nee Shirk) Deininger, age 100 b. date not provided. Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Arthur L. Deininger d/o late Amos & Mamie (nee Howen) Shirk Survivors: Daughter Arlene, w/o Robert Miller, Harrisburg 2 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren 12 step-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Warren Shirk burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 18, 2001 James J. DeAngelo, age 71 b.Mar 20, 1929 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 13, 2001 Las Vegas, Nevada s/o late Angelo & Theresa (nee Vigoni) DeAngelo Does not list a spouse! Survivors: Daughter Denise Costanza, Lemoyne Daughter Michelle Betancourt, Las Vegas Daughter Andrea Campanella, Las Vegas Son James DeAngedlo Jr., Lemoyne Brother Angelo DeAngelo Jr., Lebanon Brother Raymond Carrucoli, Middletown Brother David DeAngelo, Hershey Sister Lena Zito, Chambers Hill Sister Agnes Seaman, New York City, NY 3 grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 19, 2001 Ferne M. (nee Fisher) Lehman, age 74 b. May 25, 1926 Pine Grove Twp., Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Mervin A. Lehman, who died in 1985 d/o late George H. & Edyth M. (nee Zerbe) Fisher Survivors: Son Mervin W. Lehman, Sacramento, California Son Kenneth A. Lehman, Pine Grove Sister Faye Krause, Pine Grove Sister Lavina Nagle, Pine Grove Sister Rae Anna Fisher, Pine Grove Sister Gloria Renninger, Pine Grove Sister Annette Adams, Jonestown Sister Joyce Balthaser, Strausstown Sister Joan Cake, Auburn Sister Darlene Reed, English Center Brother John Fisher, Tremont 3 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Robert Fisher, Franklin Fisher, George Fisher Sister Mary Ellen Hummel burial: Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 19, 2001 Clarence "Tillie" Umbenhauer, Sr., age 90 b. Oct 12, 1910 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 17, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Catherine E. (nee Rehrer) Umbenhauer s/o late Harry & Beulah (nee Felty) Umbenhauer Survivors: Son Clarence "Schnacks" Umbenhauer Jr., Lebanon Son Thomas Umbenhauer, Pine Grove Brother Allen "Fat" Umbenhauer, Pine Grove area Brother Dale "Uncle" Umbenhauer, Pine Grove area Brother Guy Umbenhauer, Rest Haven, Schuylill Co. Sister Arelene Geist, Lebanon 5 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren burial: Jacob's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 19, 2001 Joseph A. Klein, Jr., age 88 b. Oct 31, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 18, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o 62 years last October, Lorraine R. (nee McKinney) Klein s/o late Joseph Sr. & Winifred (nee Fair) Klein Survivors: Son Joseph A. Klein 3rd, Thomasville, Georgia Son Peter P. Klein, Phoenixville Son Theodore W. Klein, Lebanon DaughterMary Ellen, w/o Timothy Pyles, Lebanon Daughter Rebecca M., w/o James Veser, Lebanon Daughter Patrice K., w/o Peter Garrett, Palmyra Daughter Michelle L., w/o Stephen Levin, Atlanta, Georgia Daughter Susan K. w/o Thomas Keller, Newmanstown Brother Daniel Klein, Lebanon Brother James Klein, North Carolina Sister Rose Murray, Lebanon 17 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Winifred M. Klein burial: no location mentioned. Funeral is at the convenience of family. Mar 19, 2001 Earl Elias Rhoad, age 76 b. Jun 22, 1924 East Hanover Township, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 16, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Bertha L. (nee Heistand) Rhoad s/o late William H. & Sarah A. (nee Hetrick) Rhoad Survivors: Daughter Kathleen A. Rhoad, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Son Thomas E. Rhoad, Accomac, Virginia Sister Sarah A. Walmer, Grantville Brother John H. Rhoad, Palmyra Brother William T. Rhoad, Annville Brother Irvin L. Rhoad, Grantville 3 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 20, 2001 Carol J. Wolukis, age 58 b. Jul 12, 1942 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 18, 2001 Lebanon, PA d/o late William & Eva "Peg" Wolukis Survivors: Sister Patricia Ann, w/o John Petruska, Lebanon Sister Earline J., w/o Patrick Petruska, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother William Wolukis Jr. burial: St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Hamlin, PA Mar 20, 2001 Ralph C. Clements, age 71 b. Jul 20, 1929 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Anna (nee Koopman) Clements s/o late Harry J. & Gussie E. (nee Tobias) Clements Survivors: Sister Jean Waybright, Cleona 2 nieces a nephew a companion, Darlene "Dolly" Shucker, Lebanon no children listed. burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 20, 2001 William R. Baker, age 73 b. Jun 24, 1927 Shenandoah Heights, PA d. Mar 19, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o of 49years in December 2000, Joan (nee Russler) Baker s/o late Arthur & Helen (nee Howells) Baker Argall Survivors: Daughter Jill B., w/o Michael S. Wagner, Palmyra 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Joseph R. Baker burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, (E. Hanover Twp) Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 20, 2001 John F. Rump, Sr., age 73 b. Jun 22, 1927 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 18, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o 57years in August 2000, Winifred K. (nee Van Winkle) Rump s/o late Frank C. & Ella (nee Butler) Rump Survivors: DaughterMargo A., w/o John F. Tobias, Sr., Lebanon Son Frank C. Rump, Lebanon Son John F. Rump, Jr., Lebanon Son Brian Rump, Lebanon Sister Nora Umberger, Lebanon Step-sister Shirley, w/o Russell Dundore, Lebanon Step-sister Catherine Bohannon, Myerstown 9 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 20, 2001 Elizabeth S. (nee Barnhart) Faus, age 90 b.Mar 29, 1910 Elm, Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 18, 2001 Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late David G. Faus d/o late Christian & Lizzie Barnhart Survivors: Daughter Janet B. Neiswender, Cherry Hill, NJ 2 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother James Barnhart burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 20, 2001 Clyde W. Gibson, Sr., age 90 b. date not mentioned Lofton, Virginia d. Mar 19, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Delia C. (nee Morris) Gibson s/o late Clarence E. & Ressie (nee Lawhorn) Gibson Survivors: Son Harold T. Gibson, Palmyra Son Larry P. Gibson, Palmyra Son Clyde W. Gibson Jr., Southern Pines, South Carolina Son Norman W. Gibson, Annville Son Donald J. Gibson, Annville Son Edward L. Gibson, Lebanon Daughter Helen B. Hummer, Ocala, Florida Daughter Bertie M. Spangler, Mt. Gretna Daughter Charlotte M. Baker, Manheim Brother Leonard Gibson, Virginia Brother Willard Gibson, Virginia Brother George Gibson, Palmyra Brother Wilmer Gibson, Palmyra Brother Earl Gibson, Palmyra Brother Lawrence Gibson, Hershey 30 grandchildren 56 great-grandchildren 2 great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: 8 brothers and 2 sisters. burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 18, 2001 Roy E. Gettle, age 83 b. May 13, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 15, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o 58 years in November 2000, Verna M. (nee Blouch) Gettle s/o late Paul & Maude (nee Smith) Gettle Survivors: Son Gregory R., h/o Rebecca Gettle, Lebanon Son James R., h/oMary Gettle, Lebanon Daughter Sally Ann, w/o Thomas Brunner, Newmanstown Brother Jesse Gettle, Dothan, Alabama Sister Erma Shepp, Lebanon 5 grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 21, 2001 Sylvia E. (nee Evelev) Baker, age 85 b. Dec 30, 1915 Dorchester, Massachusetts d. Mar 19, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Earl Baker d/o late Michael & Lillian Evelev Survivors: Brother Arthur Evelev, Long Beach, California 2 nephews 3 nieces. No children are listed. burial: none listed. Probably cremated. Mar 21, 2001 Margaret S. Wise, age 88 b. date not provided Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 19, 2001 Wilmington, Delaware w/o late Eugene G. Wise, who died in 1992 parents are not listed! Survivors: Daughter Betty Trout, Wilmington, Delaware Sister Ethel Siegrist, Annville 3 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren a great-great-granddaughter burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 21, 2001 Beatrice O. Mahoney, age 83 b. Aug 29, 1917 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 20, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Patrick J. &Mary J. (nee Brown) Mahoney Survivors: Sister Anne E. DeCarro, Philadelphia Sister Marie G. Mahoney, Myerstown Brother James E. Mahoney, Getzville, NY Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Gerald Mahoney, Joseph Mahoney and Daniel Mahoney burial: Nothing is listed! Mar 21, 2001 Raymond "Pidge" Miller, age 76 b. Dec 31, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 19, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o Natalie (neeMarinkov) Miller, whom he would have celebrated their 50th weekeding anniversary on April 29th. S/o late John & Carrie (nee Weaver) Miller Survivors: Daughter Shawn M., w/o Vincent Capretti, Lebanon Brother Robert Miller, Lebanon 2 grandchildren nieces and nephews burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. Pa. Mar 21, 2001 Sarah N. Preston, infant b.Mar 10, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 19, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d/o Robert H. & Melissa A. (nee Tuck) Preston Survivors: Brother Mitchell L. Preston, York Brother Jordan A. Preston, York Paternal Grandparents Webster & Jacqueline (nee Stokes Brown Maternal Grandparents Pat Mahon & James and Barbara Tuck, New Jersey Maternal Great-grandmothers Frances Casey, New Jersey Johanna Tuck, New Jersey Many cousins, aunts and uncles burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. Pa. Mar 21, 2001 Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Ovecka) Russell, age 90 b. Oct 26, 1910 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 20, 2001 Frederick,Maryland w/o late Harry J. Russell d/o late Frank & Anna (nee Ballas) Ovecka Survivors Daughter Kathryn E., w/o Larry B. McGee, Frederick,Maryland Brother Edward Ovecka, Lebanon Sister Teresa Kopecky, Lebanon Sister Sr. Corina of Sister of St. Cyril & St. Methodius of Danville 2 step-grandchildren 6 step-great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Charles Ovecka Sister Margaret Grimes and Anna Sheffy andMary Hoke burial: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 22, 2001 Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Strauss) Spannuth, age 84 b. Sep 8, 1916 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 20, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Herbert A. Spannuth d/o late Harry B. & Agnes S. (nee Gerhart) Strauss Suvivors: Son Herbert A. Jr., h/o Beverly Spannuth, Williamsburg, Virgina Daughter Anita L., w/o Arthur Alleman, Middletown 3 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Russell Strauss, Stanley Strauss and Harry Strauss Sister Kathryn Clark burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 22, 2001 Helen M. (nee Garrett) Fox, age 80 b. Jul 18, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co PA d. Mar 20, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o late John J. Fox d/o late Paul & Mabel (nee O'Dono) Garrett Survivors: Son Robert P. Garrett, Lebanon Son John L. Fox, Lebanon Daughter Sharon F., w/o Scott Pyles, Lebanon Son Randy L. Fox, Lebanon Son Ricky L. Fox, Lebanon Son James M. Fox, Greenville, Mississippi Sister Anne Showers, Myerstown 15 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Robert Garrett & Harry Felty Sister Irene Eberly burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 22, 2001 J. Loverne Hiestand, age 83 b. no date mentioned Ayr, Nebraska d. Mar 21,2001 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/oMary Jane (nee Van Winkle) Thompson Hiestand, with whom he celebrated 13years on July 11, 2000. H/o lateMary E. (nee Erisman) Hiestand S/o late Henry & Charlotte (nee Hertzler) Hiestand Survivors: Son Roger C. Hiestand, Tucson, Arizona Son Leslie L., h/o Sandra J. (nee Gibble) Hiestand, Manheim Step-son David J., h/o Beverly (nee Light) Thompson, Annville Step-daughter Diane E., w/o Leon Lamkin, Newark, Delaware Sister Dorothy Cogley, Arndtsville Sister C. Bernice McFarland, Salunga Sister Caroline, w/o Dr. Richard Bryson, Lancaster Two grandsons Two step-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Helen Woodworth & Thelma Drucker burial: Hernley Mennonite Cemetery, Rapho Township, Lancaster Co. PA Mar 22, 2001 Adam A. Shott, age 92 b. Sep 15, 1908 Jackson Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 21, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Laura M. (nee Wenger) Shott, who died Dec 16, 1999 s/o late George R. & Ella S. (nee Reedy) Shott Survivors: Daughter Hattie Border, Myerstown Daughter Barbara, w/o Calvin Englehart, Myerstown Son Leroy, h/o Joyce Shott, Myerstown Son George, h/oMarie Shott, Myerstown 7 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren a great-great granddaughter several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Richard Shott and Albert Shott Step-brother J. Elton Reed. burial: Mt.Hope Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 23, 2001 William C. Richar, age 61 b. Oct 13, 1939 Buffalo NY d. Mar 22, 2001 Franklin PA h/o Norma (nee Thomas) Richar,Married 42 years. S/o late Mendell & Virginia (nee Lyman) Richar Patient, Northwest Medical Center West Unit, Franklin PA Retired brigadier general of Oil City PA Joined U.S.Army in 1957 Graduate, 1981, Command & General Staff College Attended, Artillery OCS, Fort Sill, OK Commissioned second lieutenant, 1962 Operations officer, Sergeant Missile battalion field artillery battery commander with the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam 1969-1970. Left active duty 1971 Career with PA Army National Guard, 1st Battalion, 229 Field Artillery, New Castle PA Later transferred, 28th Infantry Division (M) Artillery, Hershey PA, where he served as Division Artillery S-3, Deputy Fire Support Coordinator, Division Artillery Executive and finally the Commander. Awards & Decorations: Bronze Star Medal with V device Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal with three oak leave clusters Two purple hearts Good Conduct Medal Vietnam Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal PA Service Medal PA Twenty Year Service Medal Major General Thomas R. White Jr. Medal General Thomas J. Stewart Medal He and wife moved back to Oil City PA area 1996. Employed, sales representative, Janitors Supply Company Served as president, Palmyra Arts Association Served as committee chairman, Explorer Post 2069, Hershey PA Survivors: Daughter Angela, w/o John Montelcone, Palmyra Son Jeffrey Richar, New York City, NY Son Timothy, h/o Ann Richar, Oil City Sister Donna Schroeder, Franklin Sister Sally, w/o Mike Costello, Downes Grove IL Brother Ken, h/o Kay Richar, Bucyrus MO Five grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 23, 2001 Earl Long, age 87 b. Aug 8, 1913 Shartlesville, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 21, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/oMary E. (nee Grumbine) Long,Married 25 years. H/o lateMary M. (nee Oxenrider) Long, who died Apr 15, 1974. S/o late Irvin F. & Alma Rebecca (nee Henne) Long Patient, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon PA Resident, Myerstown, PA Retired molder, Quaker Alloy Casting Co., Myerstown Member, Zion "Gosherts" United Church of Christ, Lebanon Survivors: Step-daughter Helen I., w/o Milford J. Weiant, Lebanon Step-daughter Sandra M., w/o Richard Bowman, New Holland Step-son Robert L., h/o Kay Snyder, Myerstown Step-son Dale L. Snyder, Mt. Zion 11 step-grandchildren 21 step-great-grandchildren four step-great-great-grandchildren burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 23, 2001 Anne G. (nee Gregory) Clark, age 93 b. Jan 10, 1908 Morgantown, West Virginia d. Mar 21, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Sam J. Clark, who died May 20, 1973 d/o late John d. & Fayme (nee Rodgers) Gregory. Resident, Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village, SoneRidge Village Campus Health Care Center, Myerstown PA Former resident, Largo FL Retired employee, 1970, department manager, Sears Roebuck, Arlington VA, Member, Belmont Methodist Church, Clearwater FL Member, FL Chapter of the China Painting Guild Member, ALManara Court of the Ladies Shrine, Alexander VA, band director 12 years. Member, Eastern Star of Alexandria VA Survivors: DaughterMartha Ann, w/o Willard B. Donley, Wyomissing Sister Evelyn, w/o Henry C. Reese, Fairmont WV A granddaughter Two great-grandsons Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Son Robert J. Clark, who died in 1950. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont WV Mar 23, 2001 Frederick Paul Ruppenthal, age 87 b. May 18, 1913 Morgan Co. WV d. Mar 22, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Jessie M. (nee Fox) Ruppenthal s/o late Henry B. & Ida E. (nee Weber) Ruppenthal Resident, Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village, SoneRidge Village Campus Health Care Center, Myerstown PA Owner/operator, Ruppenthal's Barber Shop, Lebanon & Mt. Zion Rd, Lebanon, 37 years Other employment, government, aircraft sheet metal worker. Member, Jonestown American Legion Life member, Mt. Zion Fire Co. Survivors: Son Fred E. Ruppenthal, Myerstown Son Arthur L. Ruppenthal, Myerstown Son Robert W. Ruppenthal, Cleona Son Jeffrey P. Ruppenthal, Annville Daughter Ernestine L. Nelson, Cleona Daughter Patricia A. Meyer, Myerstown Daughter Jane Scine, Myerstown Sister Lenore Gollar, Gap WV 11 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Clarence, Vernon, Melvin Ruppenthal Sister Elizabeth Pentoney Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 23, 2001 Henry K. "Hank" Fosnacht, age 79 b. Aug 30, 1921 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 20, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Doris L. (nee Bashore) Rishell Fosnacht h/o late Betty Fosnacht s/o late Henry S. &Martha (nee Keeney) Fosnacht patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA resident, Hershey PA vice president, former Grenoble Hotels Inc. retired accountant, PA State General Auditors Dept employee of Hersheypark Graduate, Hershey High School Graduate, former Hershey Junior College Veteran of WW2, served under Gen.Mark Clark in the Army Air Corp., North Africa and Italy. Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hershey Member, Hummelstown American Legion Past commander, Hershey American Legion Life member, Shellsville VFW Member, Classic Car Club of America Member, Packard Club of America Survivors: Son Col. Thomas C. Fosnacht, Cologne, Germany Son William C. Fosnacht, Hershey Step-son retired Capt. Randy R. Rishnell, New Bern NC Step-son Scott H. Rishnell, Harrisburg Step-daughter Yvonne M. Kalick, Kenmore NY A grandson Seven step-grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 23, 2001 John R. Vasile, age 78 b. Oct 17, 1922 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 22, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/oMary (nee Fudjak) Vasile s/o late Rocco & Anna (nee Chervich) Vasile patient, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey PA resident, Lebanon PA retired employee, former Cornwall Ore Mines, 33 years previous employer, Cleaver-Brooks, 10 years. Previous employer, Keystone Weaving Mills, 13 years. Member, St.Mary's Church Member, Friendship Fire Co. Member, Annville American Legion Army veteran WW2 Survivors: Daughter Patricia M., w/o Jay Steffy, Mohrsville Brother Paul Vasile, Morgantown Sister Vivian Atkins, Lebanon Sister Annabell Snook, Lebanon Sister Betty Keller, Lebanon Sister Barbara Moore, Lebanon Sister MatildaMartin, Lebanon Sister Christine Lentz, Pine Grove Sister Florence Sadler, Reading Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Edward & Thomas Vasile Sisters Teresa &Mary Vasile Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 23, 2001 J. Willard Hess, age 78 b. Dec 13, 1922 Berwick, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 22, 2001 Berwick PA h/o Dorothy (neeMarshall) Hess s/o late Jay & Elizabeth C. (nee Ressler) Hess resident, Berwick PA Graduate, 1940, Berwick High School Served in Air Force 1942 Ð 1945, as a B-17 pilot with the 15th Division stationed in Italy. 30 year employee, Confair Beverage (later Valley Vending) retired employee, United Rehabilitation Services member, Emmanuel Bible Chapel, Berwick avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors: Daughter Susan, w/o Jerry McClintock, Berwick Daughter Brenda, w/o Frank Kocher, Jonestown Sister Diana Siegel, Berwick Four grandchildren Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Berwick, Schuylkill Co. PA Mar 24, 2001 Mary E. (nee Muth) Smith, age 72 b. Dec 2, 1928 Avon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 22, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Elmer N. Smith d/o late Londan E. & Lydia (nee Bross) Muth Survivors: Sister Mildred M. brightbill, Lebanon Sister Helen R. Reinert, Sinking Spring Sister Pauline E. Krall, Lebanon Sister Dorothy J. Moyer, Lebanon Sister Lucille E. Funk, Lebanon Brother Daniel J. Muth, Lebanon Brother Arthur J. Muth, Jonestown Brother George R. Muth, Pomeroy, Ohio 8 nieces and 7 nephews Does not list any children. burial: Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 24, 2001 Robert E. Stoner, age 61 b. Jun 6, 1939 location not listed d. Mar 23, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Chung Yun Stoner s/o Gretna (nee Smith) Stoner and the late Charles Stoner. Survivors: Son Robert d. Stoner, Palmyra Daughter Debbie L. Graby, Palmyra Daughter Vicki L. Stoner, Annville Daughter Linda Stoner, Annville Brother Kenneth Stoner, Lake Ariel Sister Kathryn, w/o Richard Heist, Jonestown Grandchild Michael Wible Grandchild Robbie Stoner Grandchild Nathan Sheetz Preceded in death by: Brother Richard Stoner Grandson Greg Wible burial: Sherk's Church Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 24, 2001 Frank DiGiamberdini, age 82 b. date not provided Bart Township, PA d. Mar 22, 2001 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA h/oMartha (nee Borland) DiGiamberdini s/o late Luigi & Jeanette (nee Ortilanda) DiGiamberdini Survivors: Son Richard F., h/o Sally (nee Yohn) DiGiamberdini, Ephrata Son William L. DiGiamberdini, Palmyra Sister Mary A. DiGiamberdini, Lancaster Sister Lucy Genkinger, Lititz Brother Louie, h/o of Dorothy Bunting, Gordonville 3 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: Sadsbury Friends Burial Grounds, Gap, PA Mar 24, 2001 Merle E. Blauch, age 84 b. May 21, 1916 North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Ruth N. (nee Hostetter) Blauch, with who he would have celebrated 63 years on April 16th, 2001. s/o late Earl & Lillian (nee Mumma) Blauch Survivors Son Lynn E., h/o Cynthia Blauch, Palmyra Son Ralph E., h/o Rachel Blauch, Annville Son Mark J., h/o Barbara Blauch, Bellegrove Daughter Lucille M., w/o Ralph Finkey, Palmyra Daughter Anna R., w/o George Neast, South Williamsport Daughter Helen G., w/o Donald Booser, Hershey Brother Elias d. Blauch, East Hanover Township Brother Mervin E. Blauch, Bellegrove Brother Lester G. Blauch, Annville Brother Karl E. Blauch, Palmyra Sister Gladys d. Bowman, Annville Sister Thelma M. Hostetter, Bellegrove 21 grandchildren 24 great-grandchildren burial: Steelstown ECC Cemetery, Steelstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 25, 2001 Merle E. Blauch, age 84 b. May 21, 1916 N. Londonderry Twp, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ruth N. (nee Hostetter) Blauch, with whom would have celebrated 63 yrs on April 16. S/o late Earl & Lillian (nee Mumma) Blauch) Resident, Annville PA Retired employee, Hershey Estate Farms Retired employee, dairy farming in 1972 Retired employee, Palmyra Auto Service, Palmyra until 1982. Member, St. John's Evangelical Congregational Church, Steelstown Sunday school teacher Church trustee, 22 years Class leader for many years. Sunday school orchestra and sang in church choir. Served, North Annville School Board, during his tenure, the North Annville Elementary school was constructed. Graduate, 1935, Hershey High School Member & former treasurer, Eastern Milk Producers Co-op. Life member, assisted founding Bellegrove Fire Co. Survivors: Son Lynn E. h/o Cynthia Blauch, Palmyra Son Ralph E. h/o Rachel Blauch, Annville Son Mark J. h/o Barbara Blauch, Bellegrove Daughter Lucille M. w/o Ralph Finkey, Palmyra Daughter Anna R. w/o George Neast, S. Williamsport Daughter Helen G. w/o Donald Booser, Hershey Brother Elias d. Blauch, E. Hanover Twp Brother Mervin E. Blauch, Palmyra Brother Elvin E. Blauch, Bellgrove Brother Lester G. Blauch, Annville Brother Karl E. Blauch, Palmyra Sister Gladys d. Bowman, Lebanon Sister Thelma M. Hostetter, Bellegrove 21 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren Preceded by: Sister Mildred A. Bomgardner Sister Beatrice Blauch Infant brother and sister Burial location is not listed. Mar 25, 2001 William F. "Bill" Etchberger, age 88 b. Nov 15, 1912 Cleona, Lebanon Co. Pa d. Mar 21, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. Pa h/o Kathryn Y. (nee Yingst) Etchberger. They wereMarried Oct 17, 1942 s/o late Peter M. & Kathryn (nee Fasnacht) Etchberger patient, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey PA resident, Lebanon PA retired mail services specialist, Railway Mail Services, 26 years. Air Force veteran, WW2 & Korean War. Reached rank of colonel and served 31 years. Attended, Tabor United Church of Christ Graduate, 1935, Lebanon Valley College, Annville Active in Boy Scouts as a youth, earned Eagle Scout honors. Member & past master, 1955, Mt. Olivet Lodge 704 F & AM Member, Harrisburg Consistory Member, Hermit Comandery 24 Knights Templar Member, Lebanon Council 27 Royal & Select Master Masons Member, Weidle Royal Arch Chapter 197. Member, Friends of the Railroad Museum, Strasburg Life member, Lebanon County Historical Society Member, Silver Falcons Air Force Academy Member, Sojourners Survivors: Son Robert d. h/o Sue Etchberger, Lebanon Sist Mary Harris, Hartford CT Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 25, 2001 Richard J. Ginder, age 55 b. Apr 16, 1945 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Mar 24, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Jean (nee Hoffman) Ginder s/o Harold H. Ginder & the late Elva R. (nee Keller) Ginder patient, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey PA resident, Palmyra PA staff specialist, electrical engineering department, technical services division of Hershey Chocolate Co., 38 years. Graduate, 1963, Palmyra High School Veteran of Army. Survivors: Daughter Nicole G. w/o Michael A. Bingaman, Wolmesdorf, Brother Kenneth Ginder, Annville 2 grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 25, 2001 Vernett Ann Hauer, age 50 b. Feb 26, 1951 Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 24, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o Helen V. (nee Dundore) Hauer and the late Miles V. Hauer patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon PA resident, Myerstown PA retired employee, Mental Health / Mental Retardation of Lebanon Co., Lebanon worked, Lebanon Co. Workshop member, Grace Brethren Church, Myerstown member, Edelweiss Society member, Camp Bashore member, Farm Women member, Schaefferstown Senior Citizens enjoyed car races, country music, Potter County, and traveling Survivors: Sister Milesetta w/o John Hess, Landisville Sister Jacqueline, w/o Robert Hibshman, Richland Sister Dawn, w/o Foster Gibble, Visalia, CA Several nieces and nephews Burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, PA Mar 25, 2001 Mary E. (nee Muth) Smith, age 72 b. Dec 2, 1928 Avon, PA d. Mar 22, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Elmer N. Smith d/o late Londan E. & Lydia (nee Bross) Muth patient, ManorCare, Lebanon PA resident, Lebanon PA retired employee, Lebanon School District, 37 years secretary to the District superintendent and the school board. Member, Lebanon Church of the Brethren Member, Lebanon Valley Charter Chapter of American Business Women's Association Member, PA Association of School Retires. survivors: sister Mildred M. Brightbill, Lebanon Sister Pauline Krall, Lebanon Sister Lucille E. w/o James Funk, Lebanon Sister Helen r. w/o Kenneth Reinert, Sinking Spring Sister Dorothy J. w/o Stuart Moyer, Richland Brother Daniel J. h/o Joanne Muth, Lebanon Brother Arthur J. h/o Barbara Muth, Jonestown Brother George R. h/o Doris Muth, Pomeroy, OH 8 nieces and 7 nephews burial: Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 25, 2001 Sarah A. Walmer (nee Rhoad), age 74 b. Jul 6, 1926 Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Adam W. Walmer who died Feb 21, 2001 d/o late William H. & Sarah A. (nee Hetrick) Rhoad resident, Lebanon Valley Home, Annville PA former resident, East Hanover Twp, Dauphin Co. PA Graduate, Hershey High School Previous employer, Hershey Laundry Active member, Faith United Church of Christ, Grantville Nursery Sunday school teacher Member, East Hanover Twp. Autumn Leaves Life member, past president, Grantville Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary former 4-H leader in Grantville former Boy Scout den mother, Grantville former member, E. Hanover Elementary School PTA former member, East Hanover Twp. Senior Citizen Volunteer. survivors: Son Dale A. Walmer, Hummelstown Son David W. Walmer, Hummelstown Daughter Donna L. Shutt, Palmyra Daughter Doris A. Evrensel, Absecon, NJ Brother John H. Rhoad, Palmyra Brother William T. Rhoad, Annville Brother Irvin L. Rhoad, Grantville 7 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren Burial: Shells Cemetery, East Hanover Twp, Dauphin Co. PA Mar 25, 2001 Frederick G. Weiser, age 29 b. Nov 25, 1971 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o Eugene A. Weiser Sr & Lois J. (nee Heist) Weiser resident, Lebanon PA sawmill operator, Weaber Sawmill, Mt. Wilson Graduate, 1989, Cedar Crest High School, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Krista Jo Weiser, Lebanon Brother Kenneth E. Weiser, Lebanon Brother Todd M. Weiser, Lebanon Brother Tommy A. Weiser, Lebanon Sister Kathy Price, Lebanon Paternal grandparent: V. June Weiser, Cleona Burial: Bucher's Union Meeting House Cemetery Mar 28, 2001 J. Harold "Jay" Boltz, age 90 b. Jan 8, 1911 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 18, 2001 Bridebrook Nursing Home, Niantic, CT h/o 59 yrs Oct 2000Marie (nee Stockmeyer) Boltz s/o late Harry W. &Mary (nee Meck) Boltz Survivors: Son Thomas of CT Dau Kathy Choolgian, CT Dau Jean Guthrie, CT Sist Arlene, w/o Curtis Throutman, Lebanon Granddaughter Priscilla Norris, Williamsport Granddaughter & spouse: Brian & Kathryn Guthrie, Canton, CT Preceded in death by: Bro Theodore Boltz who died Sep 6, 2000 Burial at "convenience of family" Mar 26, 2001 William F. "Bill" Etchberger, age 88 b. Nov 15, 1912 Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 24, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o 58 years, Kathryn Y. (nee Yingst) Etchberger s/o late Peter M. & Kathryn (nee Fasnacht) Etchberger Survivors: Son Robert d. , h/o Sue Etchberger, Lebanon Sister Mary Harris, Hartford, CT burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 26, 2001 Judith Ann Coleman, age 59 b. Feb 8, 1942 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 24, 2001 Lebanon, PA d/o late Wilson Coleman Sr. & Lucy S. (nee Emrich) Coleman Survivors: Brother Wilson Coleman Jr., h/o Donna Coleman, Lebanon 2 aunts and a cousin burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 26, 2001 Vernett A. Hauer, age 50 b. Feb 26, 1951 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 23, 2001 Lebanon, PA d/o Helen V. (nee Dundore) Hauer and the late Miles V. Hauer. Survivors: Sister Milesetta, w/o John Hess, Landisville Sister Jacqueline, w/o Robert Hibshman, Richland Sister Dawn, w/o Foster Gibble, Visalia, California Several nieces and nephews burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, PA Mar 26, 2001 Ruth A. (nee Arnold) Eckenroth, age 90 b.Mar 13, 1911 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 25, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o late William P. Eckenroth d/o late: William &Margaret (nee Begley) Arnold Survivors: Daughter Gabrielle, w/o John Birely, Lancaster Son Paul, h/o Edwina Eckenroth, Annville Daughter Emily, w/o Raymond Seibert, Annville Son William P. Eckenroth, Lebanon DaughterMary Jo Eckenroth, Grantville 7 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews she was the last of her immediate family. Preceded in death by: DaughterMarguerite Sweezy burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 27, 2001 Franklin R. Williams, Sr., age 79 b. Feb 5, 1922 Hamburg, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 25, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Anna (nee Kerschner) Williams d/o late Howard & Tillie (nee Heckman) Williams Survivors: Son Gary H. Williams, Pine Grove Area Son Franklin R. Williams Jr., Pine Grove Area Daughter Ann Schneck, Pine Grove Area Daughter Tina Spittler, Pine Grove Area 9 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Henry Williams Sisters Maude Knobloch and Anna Witman burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 27, 2001 Clyde L. Wilkerson, age 87 b. date not listed Benton, Illinois d. Mar 9, 2001 Benton, Illinois s/o late Earl L. & Janie (nee Owens) Wilkerson Survivors: Son Ronald L. Wilkerson, Myerstown Son Kenneth E. Wilkerson, Fredericksburg Daughter Jane M. Atkins, Lebanon DaughterMarjorie E. George, Lebanon Daughter Mildred G. Zimmerman, Ephrata Brother Melvin E. Wilkerson, Mount Vernon Illinois Brother Bill J. R. Wilkerson, Benton, Illinois Brother Harry M. Wilkerson, Poplar Bluff, Missouri Sister Hazle Glenn, Benton, Illinois 13 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Helen M. Smith & Mable Eldridge Braden burial: Franklin County Cemetery, near Benton, Illinois Mar 27, 2001 Shirley A. (nee Habecker) Sholly, age 66 b. Feb 1, 1935 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 25, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o late Alfred S. Sholly d/o late Isaac W. & Angelina B. (nee White) Habecker Survivors: Son Charles A., h/o Lori A. Sholly, Quentin Daughter Bonnie M., w/o Richard Bleistine Jr., Lebanon Daughter Angela Evans, Lebanon Daughter Cindy S. Sholly, Lebanon Sister Phyllis Hunsicker, Lebanon 5 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren long-time companion John Philips, Lebanon burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 27, 2001 Ronald S. Nuttall, age 62 b. Sep 16, 1938 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 25, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Jean M. (nee Tulos) Nuttall s/o Carolyn C. (nee Talbot) Nuttall and the late Stephen O. Nuttall Survivors: Daughter Dawn Charquois, Lebanon Child Lennart Nuttall, Lebanon Son Stephen Nuttall, Lebanon 4 grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 28, 2001 Rev. Melvin E. Patrick, age 93 b.Mar 7, 1908 Boswell, PA d. Mar 24, 2001 ManorCare, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Frances L. Patrick, Annville s/o late Lawrence & S. Lucy (nee Horner) Patrick Survivors: Son F. Dale Patrick, Palmyra Son Rev. Larry P. Patrick, New Oxford Step-daughter Polly Ann Smith, Walnut Creek, CA Bro L. Russell Patrick, Boswell 14 grandchildren 3 step-granddaughters 30 great grandchildren 1 step great grandchild Preceded in death by: Son Rev. M. Eugene Patrick Son Harry Lee Patrick Bro R. Eugene Patrick Sis Arlene Gladwell Burial: Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 28, 2001 Joseph W. Smith Jr., age 82 b. May 18, 1918 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 26, 2001 North Annville Twp, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Eva R. (nee Bowman) Smith s/o late Joseph W. & Suvilla (nee Wood) Smith Sr. Survivors: Son Kenneth R. Smith, Hershey Son Glen A. Smith, Myerstown Dau Nancy C. Cargas, Grantville Dau Sharon J. Gerberich, E. Stroudsburg Sist Mary Tice, Myerstown 11 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren burial: United Christian Church Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 29, 2001 Edward J. Backenstoes, age 79 b. Aug 5, 1921 East Hanover Twp, Dauphin Co. PA d. Mar 26, 2001 Manor Care, North Cornwall Twp, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Grace (nee Shaffer) Backenstoes s/o late Enos J. & Clara (Hoover) Backenstoes Survivors: Sis Alice H. Daniels, Palmyra area Bro John B. Backenstoes, Grantville Bro William H. Backenstoes, Palmyra area Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Twp (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA Mar 29, 2001 James J. Ferretti, age 72 b. Jun 20, 1928 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 27, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Francesco & Livia (DiGiacomo) Ferritti Survivors: Dau Donna Hinkle, Lebanon Dau Venetia Ferretti, Cleona Son Frank J. Ferretti, West Lawn Sis Italia Ferretti, Myerstown Sis Rose Ann Ferretti, Myerstown 3 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded by: Bro Issac Ferretti Bro Nicholas Ferretti Bro Anthony Ferretti Bro Morris Ferretti Sis Mildred D'Angelo Sis Jennie Ferretti Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 29, 2001 Marian Jane (nee Young) Kiscadden, age 79 b. no date listed Lebanon d. 28Mar 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d/o late Charles R. & Jeanette A. (nee Blouch) Young Survivors: Sist Joyce Louise Miller One niece One nephew Preceded in death by: Sist Claire A. Miller, who died 31 Jul 1984 Burial: Caernarvon Cemetery, Morgantown, PA Mar 29, 2001 Israel Roman, age 69 b.Mar 15, 1932 Yauco, Puerto Rico d. Mar 28, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Virginia (nee Roman) Roman s/o late Antonio & Rafaela (nee Rivera) Roman Survivors: Son Louis W. h/o Kathy (Monroig) Roman, Whitehall Dau Wanda w/o Neil Sunkel, Lebanon 4 sisters 4 grandchildren several nieces & nephews Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 29, 2001 Jacqueline H. "Jackie" (nee Lehman) Rumpf, age 45 b. Feb 14, 1956 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 28, 2001 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o Jeffery A. Rumpf Sr. d/o late Willard & Luella (nee Whitman) Lehman Survivors: Dau Jim Amber Rumpf, Pine Grove Son Jeffrey A. Rumpf Jr., Gratz Sist Teri Lou Brown, of Maine Sist Gloria Umberger, Schuylkill Haven Sist Nancy Kipp, Lebanon Sist Shirley Sutton, Tremont Bro Willard Lehman Jr., Lebanon Bro Robert Lehman, Lebanon One grandson Burial: St. Matthew's Lutheran Cememtery, Ravine, PA Mar 29, 2001 Earnest E. Wolfe, age 91 b.Mar 17, 1910 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 29, 2001 North Cornwall Twp, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Florence I. Wolfe who died Nov 14, 1990 s/o late Harry & Polly (nee Trostle) Wolfe survivors: dau Jean Heister, Myerstown dau Ruth w/o Parke Bailor Jr., Jonestown son Verling Wolfe, Lebanon son Gordon Wolfe, Elizabethtown sist Grace Price, West Virginia 12 grandchildren 34 great grandchildren 4 great great grandchildren several nieces and nephews Mar 30, 2001 Erma Grace (nee Gerberich) Dice, age 89 b. Sep 30, 1911 South Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 28, 2001 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o 65years in Nov 2000, Homer A. Dice d/o late Elmer W. & Mamie L. (nee Hauer) Gerberich Survivors: Son Rev. Ray E., h/o Ruth E. Dice, Saginaw, Michigan Son Leroy E., h/o of Lynne Dice, Nokesville, VA Daughter Nancy E., w/o George P. Fennell, Allentown DaughterMary Anne, w/o Victore C. Allwein, Lebanon 4 grandchildren 2 step-grandchildren 2 great-grandsons Preceded in death by: Sister Amy I. Clawser Brother Amon Gerberich burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 30, 2001 Roxanne Virginia (nee Stinson) Earp, age 92 b. Sep 25, 1908 Connoquenessing, Butler Co. PA d. Mar 28, 2001 N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Col. Ralph N. Earp, Sr., who died Sep 3, 1983 d/o late F. E. & Annie (nee Miller) Stinson Survivors: Son Ralph N. Jr., h/o Carol Earp, Lebanon 3 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren She was the last of her immediate family. burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 30, 2001 Larry A. Wentzel, age 44 b. date not listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Mar 29, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Kathy A. (nee Duell) Wentzel S/o Charles & Eleanor M. (nee Reynolds) Wentzel Survivors: Son Bradley S. Wentzel, Wernersville Son Michael J. Kuntzler, Myerstown Son Ralph C. Layser II, Richland Daughter Angela R. Layser, Richland Brother Michael G. Wentzel, Lancaster Sister Sue A. Keiser, Germantown, Maryland 2 grandchildren burial: Richland Cemetery, Richland, PA Mar 30, 2001 Josephine M. (nee Manbeck) Peiffer, age 76 b. Jul 30, 1924 Ringtown, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Mar 29, 2001 N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o lateMark K. Peiffer d/o late Thomas & Roberta (nee White) Manbeck Survivors: Son Kenneth M., h/o Shirley Peiffer, Annville Son Bruce F., h/o Jerilyn Peiffer, Ono Daughter Carol A. Peiffer, Wernersville Daughter Beverly, w/o Lonnie Brightbill, Lickdale Sister Dorothy Gibble, Ono 8 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Milton Manbeck, Warren Manbeck and Joseph Manbeck Sisters Robertha Seltzer, Florence Fritz and Jane Mensinger burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 30, 2001 Nancy A. (nee Biever) Wagner, age 62 b. May 15, 1938 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 29, 2001 Lebanon, PA w/o Robert H. Wagner, with whom she would have celebrated 45 years ofMarriage in July. D/oMarian L. (nee Gettle) Biever and the late Charles H. Biever, Jr. Survivors: Daughter Dawn M. w/o Scott K. Bell, Lebanon Daughter Jean Wagner, Cleona Son Robert H. "Duke" Jr., h/o Pamela M. Wagner, Lebanon Son David J., h/o Tina M. Wagner, Cleona Brother Norman Waters, Alexandria, VA Sister Karen Biever, Lebanon 5 grand-daughters burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 30, 2001 Elsie L. (nee Lehn) Snyder, age 93 b. Oct 23, 1907 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 29, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Levi d. Snyder d/o late William & Gertrude (nee Strine) Lehn Survivors: Son Richard N. Schell, with whom she resided 6 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Mar 31, 2001 John Wesley Fisher, age 3 b. Nov 15, 1997 Lower Oxford Twp, Chester Co. PA d. Mar 29, 2001 Elliottsburg, Perry Co, PA s/o John Samuel & Wilma High (nee Burkholder) Fisher Survivors: Bro Samuel Wilson Fisher, Elliottsburg Bro Seth Joseph Fisher, Elliottsburg Paternal grandparents: Joseph M & Lavina S. (nee Allgyer) Fisher, Myerstown Maternal grandparents: Christian G. & Miriam S. (nee High) Burkholder, Thomasville Great grandfather: Levin S. Burkholder, Frystown Great Grandparetns: John David & Edith High, Myerstown Burial: Schaefferstown Mennonite Church Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 31, 2001 Kathryn R. (nee Woomer) Gettle, age 92 b. Dec 6, 1908 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 29, 2001 United Christian Church Home, N. Annville Twp, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles W. Gettle Sr. who died May 4, 1955 d/o Sara Spangler Woomer and John Woomer Survivors: Son Richard H. Gettle, Addison, IL Son Harry W. Gettle, Sinking Spring Son Robert P. Gettle, Lebanon Son Karl E. Gettle, Mt Gretna Son Bruce A. Gettle, Mt Gretna Dau Helen J. Hicksenheiser, Lebanon Dau Caroll A. Gettle, Lebanon 9 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren Preceded by: Son Charles W. Gettle Jr. Son William H. Gettle Dau June E. Gettle Burial: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 31, 2001 Robert I. Jackson, age 92 b. Dec 25, 1908 Catskill NY d. Mar 29, 2001 Cedar Haven, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Clara Ruth Jackson s/o late Irving G. & Clara (nee Mott) Jackson Survivors: Dau Ellen Louise, w/o Douglas Hamby, Murphy NC Son Robert C. h/o Shirley Jackson, Lebanon Bro Roy Jackson, Ballston Lake NY 7 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren 1 great great grancson Preceded by: Son John David Jackson Cremation no burial listed Mar 31, 2001 Irene B. Kreider (nee Breidenstine), age 82 b. Apr 22, 1918 Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 30, 2001 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o 62 yrs Dec 2000 Paul H. Kreider d/o late Ammon & Ada (nee Hostetter) Breidenstine Survivors: Son Thomas P. Kreider, Longboat Key, FL Dau Kay K. Kreider, Cleona 1 Grandson 1 Great Grandson Burial: Hill Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA Mar 31, 2001 Martha K. Kreiser (nee Meily), age 91 b.Mar 3 1910 Swatara Twp, Lebanon Co. PA d. Mar 30, 2001 Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Warren L. Kreiser d/o late Morris & Annie (nee Kleinfelter) Meily Survivors: Dau Marie E. w/o Lee Dreibelbis, Lebanon Dau Lena M. w/o Robert Blauch, Lebanon Son Robert W. h/o Lois Kreiser, Manheim Bro George W. Meily, Liverpool Sist Sarah E. Long, Lebanon Sist Anna M. Smith, Lebanon 9 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren 1 great great grandson nieces & nephews Preceded by: Bro Clarence Meily Bro Eugene Meily Burial: Zoar's Lutheran Cemetery, Mt. Zion, PA Mar 31, 2001 Leroy R. Spang, age 64 b. Sep 4, 1936 Heidelberg Twp, PA d. Mar 29, 2001 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Elizabeth (nee Howe) Spang s/o late Rudolph & Virgin (nee Brubaker) Spang Survivors: Dau Louise w/o Bruce Keener, Newmanstown Dau Susan w/o David Ellison Jr., Lebanon Dau Brenda w/o Randy Stuber, Denver Son Donald h/o Ruth Spang, Reistville Son Harold h/o Alice Spang, Newmanstown Son Leslie E. h/o of Denise Spang, Adamstown 12 grandchildren bro Walter h/o Edith Spang, Elizabethtown bro Kenneth Spang sis Lucy Warden, Newmanstown Preceded by: Sist Mabel Keller Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp, Lebanon Co. PA