Obits: Dec 2002 [partial Ð work in progress]: Lebanon Daily News: Lebanon Co, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Krista K Gable. eagle429@bright.net USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ Revision 10/29/2003 Oct INDEX in order listed Dec 1, 2002 John N. "Nick" Chernick, Jr., age 52 Dec 1, 2002 John L. Henninger, age 93 Dec 1, 2002 Cora E. (nee Nicholas) Lerch, age 80 Dec 1, 2002 Earl R. Fetter, age 83 Dec 1, 2002 Madeline (nee Adams) Cassidy, age 80 Dec 2, 2002 Russel Dale Gingrich, age 81 Dec 2, 2002 Nancy M. (nee Lutz) Showers, age 61 Dec 2, 2002 Lydia A. (nee Klepper) Daub, age 75 Dec 2, 2002 Floyd A. Graham, age 69 Dec 2, 2002 Margaret Anastasia (nee Eberly) Smith, age 79 Dec 2, 2002 Lydia S. (nee Stolzfus) Fisher, age 80 Dec 2, 2002 James E. Stokes, age 79 Dec 2, 2002 Gary L. Rhine, age 54 Dec 4, 2002 Helen M. Sohn, age 85 Dec 4, 2002 Clarence C. Bashore, age 79 Dec 4, 2002 Jesse Walter Beck, age 82 Dec 4, 2002 John A. Shaffer, age 90 Dec 4, 2002 Emma E. (nee Sullivan) Vragovich, age 78 Dec 5, 2002 Harry A. Gibble Sr., age 78 Dec 5, 2002 Constance E. (nee Farrow) Carnegie, age 92 Dec 5, 2002 Earl M. Brandt, age 63 Dec 5, 2002 Jane R. (nee Yurkones) Bernitsky, age 75 Dec 7, 2002 Paul R. Kline, age 77 Dec 7, 2002 Mark W. Webber, age 87 Dec 7, 2002 Arthur Joseph Dulac, age 81 Dec 7, 2002 Jeannette Krum (nee Light) Uhrich, age 90 Dec 7, 2002 Robert M. Edris, age 48 Dec 7, 2002 Mildred I. (nee Kreider) Muncey, age 91 Dec 8, 2002 Garth Jay Gingrich Sr., age 72 Dec 8, 2002 Katherine M. (nee Cikovic) Waldensberger, age 86 Dec 8, 2002 Mildred S. (nee Metz) Gloss, age 82 Dec 8, 2002 Millicent (nee Isherwood) Halvorson, age 90 Dec 8, 2002 Kathryn (nee Boger) Bowman, age 91 Dec 8, 2002 Carl W. Watts, age 79 Dec 8, 2002 Mary Ellen (nee Henry) Himelright, age 77 Dec 10, 2002 Fern D. (nee Funk) Schwenk, age 77 Dec 10, 2002 Mildred A. (nee Marks) Hafer, age 89 Dec 10, 2002 Marion L. (nee Zimmerman) Bleistine, age 77 Dec 10, 2002 John F. "Jack" Webber, age 71 Dec 10, 2002 Marlin B. Morgan, age 70 Dec 10, 2002 Minnie G. (nee Neideigh) Huntzberger, age 89 Dec 10, 2002 Laura T. (nee Gherardin) Magnelli, age 88 Dec 11, 2002 Carole A. (nee Lineaweaver) McKosky, age 60 Dec 11, 2002 Helen T. (nee Tatar) Selman, age 88 Dec 11, 2002 Kenneth W. Skinnell, age 65 Dec 11, 2002 Earl G. Deaven, age 68 Dec 11, 2002 John D. "Coach" Yohn, age 65 Dec 11, 2002 June E. (nee Haag) Bomgardner, age 89 Dec 12, 2002 John S. "Grandpa John" McCorkle, age 94 Dec 12, 2002 Clare E. (nee Layser) Long, age 84 Dec 12, 2002 Morris V. "Sam" Lewis Jr., age 46 Dec 12, 2002 Doris Estelle (nee Shillady) Ross, age 83 Dec 12, 2002 Margaret A. (nee Blake) Provost, age 78 Dec 13, 2002 Emma H. (nee Breidenstine) Werner, age 91 Dec 13, 2002 Catherine R. "Citty" (nee Sullivan) Deodene, age 72 Dec 13, 2002 Ronald Earl Cassel, age 60 Dec 13, 2002 Dorothy A. (nee Binkley) Hain, age 85 Dec 14, 2002 Esther H. (nee Miller) Harnish, age 99 Dec 14, 2002 Dorothy M. (nee Lentz) Fink, age 94 Dec 14, 2002 Thomas E. Kase, age 49 Dec 14, 2002 Elizabeth Jean (nee Hamilton) Polkowski, age 48 Dec 14, 2002 Mildred I. (nee Palm) Grace, age 91 Dec 14, 2002 Dorothy E. (nee Fake) Brendle, age 76 Dec 15, 2002 Elam Eckert, age 86 Dec 15, 2002 Mary A. (nee Wolfe) Wagner, age 97 Dec 15, 2002 Esther V. (nee Beck) Carpenter, age 97 Dec 15, 2002 Marlin E. Shaffer, age 92 Dec 15, 2002 Jennie E. (nee Snavely) Metzler, age 89 Dec 15, 2002 Joseph G. Selman, age 78 Dec 15, 2002 Vesta R. (nee Tobias) Miller, age 84 Dec 15, 2002 Karen L. (nee Swartz) Sentz, age 60 Dec 17, 2002 Ruth Anna (nee Keister) Bowman Noggle, age 50 Dec 17, 2002 Paul E. Shaud, age 81 Dec 17, 2002 Warren F. Moyer M.D., age 87 Dec 17, 2002 Florence A (nee Meredith) Schware, age 101 Dec 17, 2002 Mary E. (nee Paine) Paine-Boyer, age 48 Dec 17, 2002 Robert L. Mills age 54 Dec 17, 2002 Anita A. (Nielson) Johnson, age 78 Dec 17, 2002 James V. Martino, Sr., age 89 Dec 17, 2002 Pauline A. (nee Asper) Bowman, age 94 Dec 17, 2002 Rosanna M. (nee Rudegeair) Peters, age 75 Dec 17, 2002 Raymond B. Lingle, age 96 Dec 18, 2002 Carrie M. (nee McCorkle) Heisey, age 86 Dec 18, 2002 Elizabeth G. (nee Griffith) Hartranft, age 64 Dec 18, 2002 Margaret J. (nee Mays) Smith, age 78 Dec 18, 2002 Adam R. Whary, age 23 Dec 19, 2002 Albert L. Principe, age 70 Dec 19, 2002 Joseph V. Palmer, age 56 Dec 20, 2002 John A. Uhrich Sr., age 89 Dec 24, 2002 Cora A. (nee Emerich) Vernon, age 80 Dec 24, 2002 Margaret Helene (nee Kasper) Harris, age 94 Dec 24, 2002 Ervin R. Lohbauer, age 77 Dec 24, 2002 Maria (nee Schnapp) Engle, age 75 Dec 25, 2002 Gladys (nee Buckwalter) Reiff, age 102 Dec 25, 2002 Helen "Judy" (nee Flory) Walk, age 83 Dec 26, 2002 Clarence M. Seibert, age 80 Dec 26, 2002 Maria (nee Schnapp) Engle, age 75 Dec 26, 2002 Norbert P. "Norb" Hermes, age 81 Dec 27, 2002 Inda C. (nee Light) Brown, age 82 Dec 27, 2002 Caroline S. (nee Blauch) Miller, age 90 Dec 27, 2002 James R. "Pappy" "Spike" Speicher, age 69 Dec 27, 2002 John P. Greish, age 83 Dec 27, 2002 Lillian I. (nee Frederick) Allwein, age 91 Dec 27, 2002 Marguerite M. "Dolly" "Music-Making Mamma" (nee Naftzinger) Garloff, age 80 Dec 27, 2002 Claire S. "Billie" (nee Seltzer) Howard, age 74 Dec 27, 2002 Henry W. Derr Jr., age 66 Dec 28, 2002 Thelma E. (nee Baum) Spahr, age 86 Dec 28, 2002 Walter S. Ebright, age 89 Dec 28, 2002 Antony Shane Orlando, stillborn Dec 28, 2002 David A. Dunkle, age 50 Dec 28, 2002 Marguerite M. "Dolly" "Music Making Mamma" (nee Naftzinger) Garloff, age 80 Dec 28, 2002 Vivian E. (nee Wike) Schoener, age 91 Dec 28, 2002 John S. Meyer, age 77 Dec 28, 2002 Robert K. Phillips, age 73 Dec 28, 2002 Herbert W. Yorty, age 78 Dec 29, 2002 Florence I. (nee Batdorf) Spitler, age 83 Dec 29, 2002 June A. Burns, age 76 Dec 29, 2002 Richard T. Early, age 81 Dec 29, 2002 Howard C. Heagy, age 67 Dec 29, 2002 William S. Nesbit, age 71 Dec 29, 2002 Margaret R. (nee Reed) Troutman, age 88 Dec 30, 2002 William M. Rowe, age 85 Dec 30, 2002 Helen M. (nee Motysa) Wojtowicz, age 50 Dec 30, 2002 William C. Werner, age 84 Dec 30, 2002 Samuel A. Swoyer, age 84 Dec 30, 2002 Richard T. Early, age 81 Dec 30, 2002 Arthur R. Fidler, age 72 Dec 30, 2002 Lee A. Thomas, age 63 Dec 30, 2002 Bernice F. "Bernie" (nee Ensminger) Heisey, age 79 Dec 30, 2002 Howard C. Heagy, age 67 Dec 30, 2002 Gloria F. (nee Snavely) Steckbeck, age 80 Dec 31, 2002 Norman R. "Bud" Talley, age 85 Dec 31, 2002 Gene S. Minnich, age 74 Dec 31, 2002 Samuel A. Swoyer, age 84 Dec 31, 2002 Dorothy E. (nee Wertz) Schwartz, age 81 Dec 31, 2002 Dorothy E. (nee Warner) Swinesburg, age 87 Dec 31, 2002 Richard P. Bennetch, age 69 Dec 31, 2002 Paul P. "Gripper" Paine, Sr., age 74 Dec 1, 2002 John N. "Nick" Chernick, Jr., age 52 b. Oct 3, 1950 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 29, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Doris M. (nee Keath) Chernick & the late John N. Chernick employee, Arnold Logistics, Mechanicsburg member, Sacred Heart Church, Cornwall avid baseball player, having played for the Blue Mountain View State Championship team. Enjoyed playing guitar, billiards, and was a historian. Survivors: Sister Monica M., w/o Thomas McDowell, Lebanon Burial: Holy Savior Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 1, 2002 John L. Henninger, age 93 b. date not listed Bethel Twp., Berks Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Lewis E. & Mary E. (nee Neiswender) Henninger member, Altalaha Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg employed 1932 Ð 37, mechanic AW Golden, Reading employed 1937, feed business with his father, L. E. Henninger & Son Feed Mill, Frystown life member, Little Swatara Beagle Club, Frystown life member, Community Fire Co., Frystown life member, Union Fire Co., Bethel member, Tall Cedars of Lebanon member, Blue Mountain 50 plus Club. Survivors: Sister Esther M. Strickler, New Oxford Three nieces A nephew. Burial: Altalaha Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg, Berks Co. PA Dec 1, 2002 Cora E. (nee Nicholas) Lerch, age 80 b. Jun 22, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 29, 2002 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Joseph E. Lerch d/o late Jacob & Sarah (nee Gangaware) Nicholas resident, Masonic Home of Elizabethtown retired employee, Cornwall Manor member, St. Cecilia Church Survivors: Daughter Rose, w/o George Berry, Vallonia, Indiana Daughter Agnes, w/o Pal Buckmoyer, Lebanon Daughter Beth, w/o Paul Sweinhart, Lebanon Son Philip, h/o Andrea Lerch, Lebanon Son Joseph, h/o Mary Lerch, Highspire 15 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren a great-great-grandchild several nieces and nephews last of her immediate family. Preceded in death by: Brothers Samuel, Michael, Martin, William & Howard Nicholas Sisters Sylvia Reigle & Sadie Firestone Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 1, 2002 Earl R. Fetter, age 83 b. Mar 1, 1919 Heidleberg Twp., Berks Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sarah E. (nee Beamesderfer) Fetter, married 56 years. S/o late Clayton & Alice (nee Rabold) Fetter. Resident, ECC Retirement Village-Albright Campus, Myerstown Retired quality-control inspector, Rockwell International, Wyomissing, 31 years. Army Air Force veteran, WW2, served South Pacific Member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Millbach Member, Richland American Legion Member, Neptune Fire Co., Richland Avid hunter & woodworker Survivors: Son Larry E., h/o Connie Fetter, Manheim Daughter Barbara, w/o Joel Miller, Bird-in-Hand PA Daughter Debra, w/o James Dickson, Long Valley NJ Nine grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Burial: St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Millbach twp. PA Dec 1, 2002 Madeline (nee Adams) Cassidy, age 80 b. May 11, 1922 Louisa, Kentucky d. Nov 29, 2002 North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Verl V. Cassidy d/o late Elijah & Pearlie Adams resident, Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, N.Londonderry Twp, Lebanon Co. PA retired, 1986, Sears & Robuck Co., Cincinnati OH, where she had been a secretary. Member, Lockland Presbyterian Church, Reading Survivors: Son Calvin C. Cassidy, Cleona Brother Urssel Adams, Columbus OH Brother Jacob Adams, Columbus OH Brother Eugene Adams, Liberty, Indiana Sister Opal Forrester, Columbus OH Sister Gladys Adams, Columbus OH Two grandchildren Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Circleville, OH Dec 2, 2002 Russel Dale Gingrich, age 81 b. date not listed location not listed. d. Nov 30, 2002 Community General Osteopathic Hospital Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA H/o Eloise W. (nee Anderson) Gingrich S/o late Harvey & Mabel (nee Kersher) Gingrich Former owner, Gingrich's Memorials, Middletown Member, St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Middletown Member, American Legion Member, Middletown VFW Member, Steelton Masonic Lodge No. 775 Decorated P-38 fighter pilot, flew 50 missions over Germany during WW2 Received, Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters Received, Distinguished Flying Cross. Survivors: Daughter Barbara, w/o George Samalot, Tomkins Cove NY Son James, h/o Karen Gingrich, Middletown Brother Mark Gingrich, Lebanon Sister Elizabeth Shay, Lebanon Sister Mae Millard, Ocala FL Four grandchildren Burial: Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 2, 2002 Nancy M. (nee Lutz) Showers, age 61 b. Jun 10, 1941 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o Larry G. Showers, married 44 years, June 2002. D/o late Irvin D. & Mildred E. (nee Gettle) Lutz retired, dietary department, Lebanon VA Medical Center, 20 years Avon respresentative Attended, Grace United Church of Christ Supported, South Lebanon Softball Club, many years. Avid bingo player. Survivors: Daughter Sherry L. Boyer, Lebanon Son Larry G. Jr., h/o Jeanette Showers, Lebanon Brother Barry L., h/o Donna Lutz, Myerstown Four grandchildren A niece. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 2, 2002 Lydia A. (nee Klepper) Daub, age 75 b. Jan 1, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Clarence E. Daub d/o late Robert & Mary (nee Long) Klepper. Patient, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon Homemaker Survivors: Daughter Dianne, w/o Robert Yeager, Harrisburg Son David Wolfensberger, Lebanon Son Ronald Klepper, Lebanon Son Cory Klepper, Lebanon Nine grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Last of her immediate family. Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 2, 2002 Floyd A. Graham, age 69 b. Aug 1, 1933 Welch WV d. Nov 29, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mary Ann (nee Laudermilch) Graham s/o of Grayson & Lora (nee Adams) Graham retired, Thousand Trails former caretaker, Coleman Memorial Park, Lebanon member, Church of the Baptist, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Virginia, w/o David Rhoades Daughter Kimberly Ann Graham, Lebanon Daughter Darlene, w/o Marlin Schenk, Rexmont Step-daughter Cheryl McLaughlin, Lebanon Step-daughter Bonnie Wagner, Lebanon Brother Luther Graham, Florida Six grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Burial: Cremation. No location listed. Dec 2, 2002 Margaret Anastasia (nee Eberly) Smith, age 79 b. Mar 25, 1923 Lincoln Nebraska d. Dec 1, 2002 Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Robert D. Smith, married 52 years, May 2, 2002 d/o late Rollin Eberly & Mary (nee Walsh) Eberly Graduate, 1941, Lincoln High School Graduate, 1947, University of Nebraska, business administration Avid bridge player Member, Winterite's of Mt. Gretna Survivors: Son Rollie D. Smith, San Ramone, CA Son Michael E., h/o Debbie Smith, Lebanon Son Robert D. Smith II, Lebanon Daughter Donalda A., w/o Andrew Barnes, Moneton, New Brunswick, Canada Daughter Polly C., w/o John Lacoco, St. Michaels, Maryland Daughter Patricia A., w/o Christian Funck, Lancaster Seven grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Rollin Stoddard Burial: location is not listed Dec 2, 2002 Lydia S. (nee Stolzfus) Fisher, age 80 b. Jul 7, 1922 Elverson, PA d. Nov 30, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Amos S. Fisher d/o late Elam G. & Sarah (nee Smucker) Stoltzfus member, Old Order Amish Congregation Survivors: Son Elam S. Fisher, Myerstown Son Benuel S. Fisher, Myerstown Son Amos G. Fisher, Myerstown Son Eli S. Fisher, Myerstown Daughter Hannah, w/o Daniel Stoltzfus, Newmanstown Daughter Katie, w/o Emanuel Kauffman, Myerstown Brother Eli S. Stoltzfus, Myerstown Brother Isaac M. Stoltzfus, Myerstown Brother Christian L. Stoltzfus, Richland Brother Elam L. Stoltfus, Loysville Sister Fannie, w/o Jonas Lapp, Myerstown, Sister Rebecca Stoltzfus, Bird Ðn-Hand, Sister Annie Stoltzfus, Florida 46 grandchildren 32 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Jacob Stoltzfus, Reuben G. Stoltzfus Sisters Leah Stoltzfus, Sarah Lapp, Mary Stoltzfus Stepmother Rebecca Stoltzfus Burial: Lapp Cemetery, Heidelberg Twp., PA Dec 2, 2002 James E. Stokes, age 79 b. date not listed Germany Township, PA d. Nov 30, 2002 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA companion of Ethel C. Farrow, Rheemstown h/o late Martha (nee Ruhl) Stokes, who died in 1962 h/o late Hilda (nee Steely) Stokes, who died in 1983. S/o late J. Frank & Mary D. (nee Herbst) Stokes Patient, Ephrata Community Hospital Retired, Reading Railroad Maintenance Department, 30 years Sold firewood for his residence for the last 50 years. Army veteran, WW2, he served in France, Germany & Africa Served as chauffeur Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who later became President Active, Disabled American Veterans, volunteering more than 1,000 hours at the Lebanon VA Medical Center Life member, Lebanon VFW Survivors: Daughter Patricia A. Kreitz, Lititz Son James E. Jr., h/o Sally Stokes, Myrtle Beach SC Son Jayme, h/o Linda Steely, Lititz 10 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren a great-great-grandchild Preceded in death by: Brother Frank Stokes Burial: location is not listed. Dec 2, 2002 Gary L. Rhine, age 54 b. Jan 25, 1948 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Donna J. (nee Wagner) Rhine s/o late Lester & Catharine (nee Stump) Rhine employed, mechanic, 31 years, Hershey Foods Graduate, Hershey High School Member, Gravel Hill United Methodist Church Member, Ken Staver & Frank Hetrick Sunday school class Member, Hershey Italian Lodge Member, Local 464 Chocolate Workers Union, Hershey Member, Case Collectors Member, Steelstown Gunning clubs Scoutmaster, Troop 48, Palmyra Coach, Hershey Youth Hockey Coach, Palmyra Recreation Center soccer. Avid outdoorsman. Survivors: Daughter Kathy L., w/o Christopher Sicher, Hershey Sister Iris Gargano, Chicago IL Sister Lois Bickel, Hershey Brother Paul Rhine, Toms River NJ Two grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Kerry L. Rhine Sister Grace Elliott Brother Riley Rhine Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 4, 2002 Helen M. Sohn, age 85 b. May 13, 1916 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 3, 2002 ManorCare Health Services, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Ralph & Jennie M. (nee Bomberger) Sohn worked, PA Department of Welfare member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Survivors: Cousin Robert Ensminger Cousin Kenneth Ensminger Cousin Richard Ensminger Cousin Fred Loser Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 4, 2002 Clarence C. Bashore, age 79 b. date not listed Tulpehocken Twp d. Dec 2, 2002 Reading Hospital & Medical Center, Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Edna (nee Wagner) Bashore s/o late Ralph & Lizzie (nee Bross) Bashore Patient in Reading Hospital since Nov 30, 2002 Member, Grace Brethren Church, Myerstown Member, Navy veteran of WW2 Self-employed Farmer Later worked, carpenter for Lee Bashore Building, Richland, retirement 1988. Survivors: Son Clayton Bashore, Big Coppit, FL Daughter Marion Haas, Bernville Daughter Ann Susan Clark, Richland Brother Kenneth Bashor, San Antonio TX Brother Lee Bashore, Richland Brother Glenn Bashore, Lemmon S. Dakota Sister Mildred Snavely, Palmyra 10 grandchilren 16 great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Harold Bashore Burial: Frystown Cemetery, Bethel Twp, Berks Co. PA Dec 4, 2002 Jesse Walter Beck, age 82 b. date not listed Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Nov 30, 2002 Cornwall Manor, Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o Dorothy M. Beck, married 63 years, Aug 2002 s/o late Albert H. & Maria (nee Irwin) Beck) attended, Rising Sun School of Aeronautics, Philadelphia worked, former Olmsted Air Force Base, Middletown, 32 years. Member, Civil Air Patrol while there. Serviced Army Air Corp during occupation of Okinawa 1945-1946. Survivors: Daughter Mary Lu Johnson, Sycamore IL Daughter Susan Lee Allison, Harrisburg Daughter Linda Ann Snyder, Middletown Two grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Albert E. Beck & Irvin R. Beck A Grandson Burial: West Laurel Hills Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA Dec 4, 2002 John A. Shaffer, age 90 b. Apr 25, 1912 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 3, 2002 Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Beulah (nee Gerberich) Shaffer s/o late John A. & Edith (nee Hollingsworth) Shaffer retired, 1973, H. B. Reese Candy Co., Hershey Marine Corp veteran of WW2 Member, Church of the Redeemer United Church of Christ, Hershey Survivors: Son Robert L. Shaffer, Hershey Five grandchildren Six great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son John A. Shaffer Jr. Daughter Nancy (Shaffer) Crawley Burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 4, 2002 Emma E. (nee Sullivan) Vragovich, age 78 b. Mar 17, 1924 Louisville Kentucky d. Dec 3, 2002 ManorCare Health Services, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Casper Vragovich d/o late Fred G. & Emma Lou (nee Pentecost) Sullivan housekeeping department of Hershey Lodge & Convention Center Survivors: Son Scott G., h/o Lorie Vragovich, Lebanon Brother Harold Sullivan, Louisville KY Brother James Sullivan, Louisville KY Brother Bud Sullivan, Indianapolis IN Brother Junior Sullivan, Bowling Green, KY Sister Barbara Sullivan, Louisville KY Sister Ann Pittman, Louisville KY Sister Christine Thompson, Kansas Four grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Ricky Vragovich Daughter Cindy Vragovich Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 5, 2002 Harry A. Gibble Sr., age 78 b. Jan 20, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 4, 2002 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Phyllis (nee Hollinger) Gibble h/o late Naomi (nee Frederick) Gibble s/o late Paul & Sallie (nee Dubble) Gibble retired farmer worked in Sears for many years. Member, Mt. Zion Road Church of the Brethren Survivors: Daughter Ruth An, w/o Vernon Balmer, Myerstown Daughter Linda Gibble, Myerstown Daughter Mary, w/o William Zimmerman, Lebanon Daughter Faye, w/o Curtis Turk, Flomaton, Alabama Son Dale Gibble, South Carolina Son Harry Gibble Jr., Jonestown Son Paul Gibble, Middletown Step-dau Rose Brandt, Fredericksburg Step-son Michael Brandt, Fredericksburg Step-son Robert Brandt, Fredericksburg Brother Earl Gibble, Sinking Sping Brother Harold Gibble, Denver, PA 17 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren a great-great-grandson Preceded in death by: Daughter Nancy Jean Gibble Sister Mary Sundrup Burial: Heidelberg Cemetery, Reistville, PA Dec 5, 2002 Constance E. (nee Farrow) Carnegie, age 92 b. Dec 14, 1909 England d. Dec 4, 2002 ManorCare, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William C. Carnegie d/o late William & Ludy (nee Rickell) Farrow member, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Lebanon survivors: Son Michael W., h/o Shelley Carnegie, Jonestown Three grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Ronald W. Farrow Sister Winifred G. Kamin Burial: White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan Dec 5, 2002 Earl M. Brandt, age 63 b. Aug 3, 1939 South LebanonTwp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 4, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Shirley D. (nee Neideigh) Brandt, married 40 years, Mar 4, 2002 s/o late Abraham F. & Lena M. (nee Moyer) Brandt Graduate, 1957, Fredericksburg High School Worked for Burkey Construction Co., Reading, over 20 years. Farmed for many years at his former residence, Deep Run Rd., near Myerstown Member, Myerstown Church of the Brethren, was a deacon Charter member, Unser Platz Hunting Camp in Sullivan Co. Enjoyed traveling, gardening, outdoor activitites, and dancing. Survivors: Son Donald, h/o Mary Brandt, Apex NC Daughter Judy, w/o Chris Murad, Chesterfield VA Daughter Cindy, w/o Rick Aurand, Harrisburg Brother Abram Brandt, Hershey Brother Raymond Brandt, Palmyra Brother Lloyd Brandt, Lebanon Brother Mark Brandt, Pine Grove Sister Beth, w/o Ronald Weilrauch, Lebanon Sister Arlene Brandt, Lebanon Sister Lucy, w/o Robert Kreider, Lebanon Sister Marty, w/o Jerry Uhrich, Palmyra Step-sister Verna Brandt, Annville Step-sister Erma Kline, Palmyra Four grandchildren Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Arthur Brandt Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 5, 2002 Jane R. (nee Yurkones) Bernitsky, age 75 b. Jan 2, 1927 Kaska, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 4, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Albert J. Bernitsky, who died Nov 29, 1985 d/o late Robert & Helen (nee Bruce) Yurkones Graduate, 1944, Blythe Twp High School, New Philadelphia Part owner of Bernitsky Coal Co., New Philadelphia Worked in garment industry Member, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, New Philadelphia Enjoyed arranging flowers. Survivors: Daughter Jane, w/o John Payne, Lebanon Sister Edith Rich, Michigan Companion Frank Zokaitis, Middleport Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Robert Yurkones Sister Alvera Kupchunis Burial: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, New Philadelphia, PA Dec 7, 2002 Paul R. Kline, age 77 b. date not provided. Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 6, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Betty J. (nee Grumbine) Kline, to whom he was married 57 years. S/o late Paul I. & Elva I. (nee Shank) Kline U. S. Navy veteran of WW2 50 year member of Annville American Legion life member, Quentin Fire Co. Retired from Raymark Industries, Manheim Survivors: Son Donald E., h/o Susan J. Kline, Annville Two granddaughters 3 great-granddaughters burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 7, 2002 Mark W. Webber, age 87 b. date not provided Bethel Township, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 5, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Lillian V. (nee Stamm) Webber s/o late Samuel. W. & Maggie M. (nee Frantz) Webber founding member of the Bethel Fire Co. US Navy veteran WW2 Member, American Legion Member, Salem Reformed Church Retired from Whitmoyer Laboratories, Myerstown Survivors: Son Ronald M. Webber, Bethel Daughter Linda E. Weiss, Schubert 6 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren burial: Frystown Cemetery, Frystown, Berks Co. PA Dec 7, 2002 Arthur Joseph Dulac, age 81 b. Dec 7, 1920 location not listed. d. Dec 1, 2002 University of Virginia Medical Center h/o Doris (nee Bragg) Dulac s/o late Arthur & Elizabeth (nee Irvin) Dulac Retired, lieutenant colonel in the U. S. Air Force Worked in other positions in the federal government. Survivors Daughter Allyson Dulac, Miami FL Brother George Dulac, h/o Betty Dulac, Palmyra Brother Conrad Dulac, Palmyra Burial: Quantico National Cemetery, Quanitco, Virginia Dec 7, 2002 Jeannette Krum (nee Light) Uhrich, age 90 b. Aug 19, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 5, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late John H. Uhrich Sr. d/o late Victor & Adda (nee Krum) Light Homemaker Member, St. Stephen's United Church of Christ Surviviors: She was the last of her immediate family. Several cousins survive her. Preceded in death by: Son John H. Uhrich Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 7, 2002 Robert M. Edris, age 48 b. Jan 15, 1954 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 6, 2002 Central PA Hospice, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Linda Lebo-Edris s/o Earl & Patricia (nee Wood) Edris, Sun City, AZ Bachelor's degree in economics and master's degree in information systems. Financial analyst for Tyco International Member, Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Survivors: Daughter Amy N. Edris, Sinking Springs Daughter Lindsey Edris, Annville Son Robert M. Edris II, Annville Step-daughter Megan Ryland-Tanner, Lebanon Step-son Zachary Ryland Brother Earl Edris, Vicksburg MD Brother Scott Edris, Bridgewater NJ Sister Ann DiTommaso, Binghamton NY Burial: "His funeral and burial will be at the convenience of family" Dec 7, 2002 Mildred I. (nee Kreider) Muncey, age 91 b. Oct 18, 1911 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 4, 2002 Lawrenceville NJ w/o late James B. Muncey d/o late William E. & Lydia B. Kreider elementary school teacher in the 1930's member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Survivors: Daughter Nora L. Fugate, Scottsdale AZ 1 Grandchild. Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N. Londonderry Twp. Lebanon Co. PA Dec 8, 2002 Garth Jay Gingrich Sr., age 72 b. Jul 3, 1930 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 6, 2002 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Katherine Louise (nee Rothgaber) Gingrich s/o late George & Alice (nee Gettle) Gingrich employed, Quaker Alloy Inc, Myerstown, 33 years master plumber master electrician employed, former Gingrich Brother Plumbing, Heating, Wiring & Electrical Works, Lebanon, 25 yrs. Member, Mt. Lebanon Lodge #226 F & AM Member, Harrisburg Consistory Member, Lebanon American Legion Member, Mt. Zion Fire Co. Member, Goodwill Fire Co. Member, Lebanon & Schaefferstown Ambulance Association 32nd degree Mason U.S. Navy veteran during Korean conflict Survivor: Son Garth J. Gingrich Jr., Lebanon Brother Terrance Gingrich Sr., Lebanon Brother Kerry Gingrich, Lebanon Brother Thomas Gingrich, Lebanon Brother George Gingrich Sr., Bethlehem Brother Neil Gingrich, Schaefferstown Brother Larry Gingrich, Tremont Brother John Gingrich, Valley Forge Sister Lorraine Gingrich, State College Three grandchildren One great-granddaughter Burial: Mt.Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 8, 2002 Katherine M. (nee Cikovic) Waldensberger, age 86 b. Feb 12, 1916 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 6, 2002 Lebanon P w/o late John C. Waldensberger d/o late Vit & Helen (nee Posta) Cikovic patient in Good Samaritan Hospital, LebanonA member, St. Mary's Church past president Parish Council of Catholic Women member, Annville Senior Center Survivors: Son James Leiss, Deltona FL Stepson Cyril F. Richards, Battle Creek MI Stepdaughter Mary C. Rutter, West Chester Stepson Edward R. Richards, Lebanon Stepdaughter Dolores Miller, Annville Stepdaughter Phyllis Hammant, Las Vegas NV Brother George Cikovic, Lebanon Brother John Cikovic, Lebanon Brother Thomas Cikovic, Lebanon Brother Frank Cikovic, Sarasota FL Brother Mark Cikovic, Clarks Summit Sister Mary Boeshore, Lebanon 10 grandchildren nine great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Stepdaughter Julie Jane Richards Two brothers Two sisters Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 8, 2002 Mildred S. (nee Metz) Gloss, age 82 b. Dec 4, 1920 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 6, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Wallace & Ella (nee Kohr) Metz retired, W. L. Kreider Shoe Factory. Member, First Baptist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Melody Snavely, Lebanon Daughter Patricia Fidler, w/o Ken, Lebanon Son Eugene Mavretic, Lebanon Son Joseph Mavretic, Dalmatia Son Kenyon Snavely, Harrisburg Sister Mary Varhola, w/o Amol, Akron OH Sister Nancy Thomas, w/o William, Mifflinburg Sister Viola Guerrifi, Myerstown Brother Harry Metz, North Carolina Brother Emory Metz, Lebanon 10 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Irene Markey Burial: not listed. Dec 8, 2002 Millicent (nee Isherwood) Halvorson, age 90 b. Mar 24, 1912 New Bedford, Massachusetts d. Dec 7, 2002 Clearwater, FL w/o late Henry Halvorson d/o late William & Millicent (nee Hunt) Isherwood No survivors listed. burial: Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 8, 2002 Kathryn (nee Boger) Bowman, age 91 b. Oct 27, 1911 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 7, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Ray S. Bowman, married 70 years, Oct 2002. D/o late Clifford & Deborah (nee Schroff) Boger Resident, Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra Graduate, 1928, Lebanon High School Retired secretary, Milton Hershey School Member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Survivors: Several cousins. Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 8, 2002 Carl W. Watts, age 79 b. Aug 23, 1923 Ickesburg d. Dec 5, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Shirley R. (nee Barrick) Watts, married 40 years. S/o late David D. & Minnie Ann (nee Lauver) Watts Patient Hershey Medical Center Retired, miller's helper, former Uhlmann Co. which was known as Hihhspire Flour Mill. Member, Shope's United Methodist Church, Londonderry Twp. Lifetime member, Middletown Angler's & Hunter's Association. Enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on lawnmowers. Survivors: Daughter Mildred J., w/o Thomas Campbell, Steelton Daughter Shelby J., w/o Melvin J. Wolfe Sr., Highspire Daughter Darlene K., w/o Douglas Witmer, Palmyra Son Ronald L., h/o Debra Walters Watts, Steelton Son Gerald R. Watts, Hummelstown 15 grandchildren 36 great-grandchildren burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. PA Dec 8, 2002 Mary Ellen (nee Henry) Himelright, age 77 b. Apr 20, 1925 Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 7, 2002 Plymouth Meeting, Philadelphia Co. PA w/o late John L. Himelright Sr. d/o late Charles Miller & Emma Henry homemaker attended various churches with her family members. Enjoyed gardening, reading, music, shopping at thrift shops & yard sales. Survivors: Daughter Mary B. Hughes, Narvon Daughter Elsie M. Null, Quarryville Daughter Barbara Welsh, New Holland Son John D. Himelright, Coatesville Son Leonard C. Himelright, Lebanon Brother Miller Henry, Gordonville Brother Paul Henry, Morgantown 21 grandchildren 20 great-grandchldren Preceded in death by: Son Thomas L. Himelright Brother Sister Burial: Hopewell United Methodist Cemetery, Downingtown, Chester Co. PA Dec 10, 2002 Fern D. (nee Funk) Schwenk, age 77 b. Mar 15, 1925 South Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Howard H. Schwenk, who died Mar 20, 1993 d/o late Allen D. & Edna M. (nee Bachman) Funk self-employed baker & confectionery maker Graduate, 1942, Hershey High School Began her career at the 7th St. Market in Lebanon making candy & baked goods Later made baked goods for Laudermilch Meats outside Annville Member, Annville Church of the Brethren Member, Annville Church of the Brethren, Home Builder Sunday School class Member, Elizabethtown Senior Cititzens Member, Brookside Retreat Former member, Lebanon Co. Farm Women Group 11 Survivors: Daughter Janice Nolt, Richland Daughter Joycelyn, w/o James Hardman, Elizabethtown Daughter Dawn, w/o John Koser, Elizabethtown Son Lynn, h/o Sheila Hostetter Schwenk, North Annville 11 grandchildren seven great-grandchildren sister Lena Sellers, North Annville Preceded in death by: Son Kerwin D. Schwenk Brother Earl Funk Burial: South Annville Cemetery, South Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 10, 2002 Mildred A. (nee Marks) Hafer, age 89 b. Jan 23, 1913 Berks Co. PA d. Dec 9, 2002 Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harry E. Hafer, who died Oct 2, 1989 d/o late Peter & Salley (nee Bashore) Marks self-employed beautician in Lebanon member, St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Lebanon member, Lincoln Republican Club member, Perseverance Fire Co., Jonestown Survivors: Daughter Joan, w/o Richard A. Bleistine, Lebanon Sister Helen Erby, Annville Sister Verna Brandt, Annville Brother Clarence Marks, Lebanon Brother Lee B. Marks, Lebanon Five grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Daughter Gail Smith Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 10, 2002 Marion L. (nee Zimmerman) Bleistine, age 77 b. May 27, 1925 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 8, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Charles H. Bleistine Sr. d/o late James & Myrle (nee Dry) Zimmerman retired employee from the former Sterling Drug Co., Lebanon Co. member, St. Cecilia Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Theresa, w/o John Grodensky, Lebanon Daughter Louise, w/o Dale Longenecker, Lebanon Son Charles H. Bleistine Jr., Lebanon Brother Charles Zimmerman, Palmyra Sister Jane Boyer, Lebanon Four grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother James Zimmerman burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 10, 2002 John F. "Jack" Webber, age 71 b. Mar 11, 1931 Shamokin, PA d. Dec 7, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Harry James & Edna G. (nee Curran) Webber Graduate, 1949, Chester High School Retired welder, Philadelphia Shipyards Army Veteran of Korean War, in which he was the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. Survivors: Brother Robert Webber, New Port Richey, Florida 16 nieces and nephews burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 10, 2002 Marlin B. Morgan, age 70 b. Apr 7, 1932 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 9, 2002 Hershey MD Center, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Kathleen H. (nee Derr) Morgan, 50 years, May 31, 2002 s/o late John E. & Eleanor B. (nee Wetzel) Morgan. Graduate, Frailey High School, Donaldson Manager, Quaker Alloy, Myerstown, 30 years before retiring Navy, served in Korean War. Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Bethel Enjoyed antique cars Member, Antique Automobile Club of America Member, Penn Dutch Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America Member, Early Ford V-8 club of America Member, Hawk Mountain Regional Group of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America Member, Thunderbird Club International Avid hunter and outdoorsman. Survivors: Grandson Sister Nancy, w/o Robert Bain, Donaldson Brother Stanley L., h/o Marion Morgan, Donaldson Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Todd E. Morgan Brother Robert Morgan Burial: Friedens Memorial Park, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 10, 2002 Minnie G. (nee Neideigh) Huntzberger, age 89 b. date not listed Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 7, 2002 Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Glenn B. Huntzberger, who died in 1983. D/o late Ira H. & Dora (nee Gutschall) Neideigh Homemaker Also worked on the family farm Member, Lawn Evangelical Congregational Church for more than 50 years. Collected teddy bears and postcards Survivors: Daughter Janet M., w/o J. Marlin Hilsher, Elizabethtown Son G. Sherwood, h/o Marion Huntzberger, Ronks Sister Nora Neideigh, Lancaster Brother Arthur Neideigh, Mount Joy Six grandchildren 22 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Effie Baker Burial: Mount Tunnel Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA Dec 10, 2002 Laura T. (nee Gherardin) Magnelli, age 88 b. Aug 28, 1914 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 9, 2002 Twin Oaks Nursing Center, Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Joseph Magnelli d/o late Luigi & Pasqua (nee Cini) Gherardin member, St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey member, Derry Twp. Historical Society Survivors: Daughter Lona A. Parker, Harrisburg Brother Herman Gherardin, Denver, Colorado Burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 11, 2002 Carole A. (nee Lineaweaver) McKosky, age 60 b. May 10, 1942 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 9, 2002 Lebanon PA d/o late David J. & Elizabeth H. (nee Snyder) Lineaweaver former bus driver, Perry Transportation attended St. John's United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg attended Church of the Living Christ, Monroe Valley Survivors: Son David H., h/o Cindy Barr, Lebanon Son Robert J. Barr, Lebanon Son George D. Barr, Lebanon Daughter Kimberly Sue Kapp, Lebanon Daughter Lisa Barr, Lebanon Sister Faye E., w/o Earl D. Buffenmeyer, Lebanon Brother Rodney D., h/o Jean Lineaweaver, Lebanon Brother Thoams D. Lineaweaver, Lebanon Brother Edward C., h/o Florence Lineaweaver, New Jersey Seven grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 11, 2002 Helen T. (nee Tatar) Selman, age 88 b. Jul 19, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 9, 2002 Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Steve M. Selman, who died in 2000. D/o late Stephen & Mary (nee Hancin) Tatar Member, St. Cecelia Church and the Parish Council of Catholic Women Survivors: Son Stephen R., h/o Lois A. Selman, Lebanon Daughter Geri M., w/o Frederick Maurer, Lebanon Daughter Nancy M., w/o Terry Drye, Lebanon Daughter Sue A., w/o Jay Gable, Lebanon 11 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren two great-great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Rev. Stephen Tatar, John Tatar, and George Tatar Sisters Mary Barnes, Catherine Smith, Agnes Shott, and Jenny Spesak Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 11, 2002 Kenneth W. Skinnell, age 65 b. Feb 18, 1937 Danville Virginia d. Dec 10, 2002 Bethel Park PA h/o Donna Lu (nee Herb) Skinnell s/o late Julian F. & Ethel Mae (nee Evans) Skinnell retired in 1998, electrical sales, Louis Allis Co. survivors: Son James E., h/o Melissa Skinnell, Rhode Island Daughter Christina K. Skinnell, Oakdale Sister Patricia Ann, w/o Roger Dundore, Lebanon Six nephews, a niece and many great-nieces and nephews. Burial: Jefferson Memorial Park Dec 11, 2002 Earl G. Deaven, age 68 b. Mar 2, 1934 Heilmandale, LebanonCo. PA d. Nov 29, 2002 San Antonio Texas h/o Edie (nee Black) Deaven s/o late Jacob & Mary (nee Gettle) Deaven retired from the Army. Survivors: Daughter Debbie, w/o Craig Elgard, New Jersey Daughter Lynne, w/o Bobby Bullock, San Antonio Texas Son James, h/o Lisa Deaven, San Antonio Texas Daughter Kathy, w/o John Uriarte, Germany Brother Elwood G. Deaven, Lebanon Sister Gladys Boltz, Schuylkill Haven Sister Patricia Deichart, Palmyra Five grandchildren Burial: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas Dec 11, 2002 John D. "Coach" Yohn, age 65 b. Oct 10, 1937 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 9, 2002 Lower Paxton Twp., Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Audrey (nee Spancake) Yohn s/o late John C. & Zula (nee Schlegel) Yohn Graduate, Palmyra High School Excelled in football, track, and basketball Retired as principal of the Dauphin Co. Vo-Tech School Received full scholarship at Gettysburg College Graduated with bachelor of science in physical education Commissioned officer in the Marine Corp, where he played two seasons of football And selected as the Most Valuable Player as a center and linebacker 1962 Ð played as linebacker for the Balitmore Colts 1963 Ð started as a middle linebacker for the New York Jets assistant football coach at Boiling Springs & Cumberland Valley high schools assistant football and track coach, Watchung Hills High School 1968-1975, head football coach at Middletown Area High School, with a career record 71-13-2, including three undefeated seasons, five Capital Area Conference champions, five CAC "Coach of the Year" awards, 37 games without a league loss and three consecutive championships. Assistant coach, Pennsylvania Bib 33 team in 1974, and its head coach in 1976. 1982, Inducted into the PA Sports Hall of Fame member, Evangelical United Methodist Church, Middletown survivors: Son Jeff D. Yohn, Oberlin, PA Son John D., h/o Lisel Yohn, Susquehanna Twp. Daughter Jodi D., w/o Matthew Ray, Middletown Brother Allen L. Yohn, Palmyra Brother Harold L. Yohn, Myerstown Five grandchildren Burial: location is not listed. Dec 11, 2002 June E. (nee Haag) Bomgardner, age 89 b. Jun 5, 1913 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 10, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John M. Bomgardner, who died Oct 11, 1991 d/o late William & Irene (nee Pollum) Haag homemaker member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Survivors: Son J. Neal Bomgardner, Lebanon Three grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Preceded in death by brother George Haag Burial: Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 12, 2002 John S. "Grandpa John" McCorkle, age 94 b. Sep 26, 1908 location not listed. d. Dec 10, 2002 Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Kathryn A. (nee Alleman) McCorkle s/o late Harvey B. & Ada E. (nee Smith) McCorkle oldest of 14 children carpenter by trade employed, former Olmstead Air Force Base, Lower Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co. PA; aircraft mechanic employed, Hershey Chocolate Factory on the "carpenter gang" a part of the civilian air raid watch towerman in Middletown helped to build the original Hershey Park Area worked for the former, E. B. Smith Hardware store until age 78, when the store closed. Attended, Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, Hershey Attended, Grace Chapel, Elizabethtown Member, Blue Ridge Rider Motorcycle Club Member, Bee Keepers Association of Dauphin Co. Involved with both Hummelstown & Elizabethtown senior centers Survivors: Daughter Evelyn K. Heil, Daughter Marguerite M. Buck Daughter Gladys M. Kreiser Daughter Edith M. Stuart Daughter Carol M. VanderHeyden Daughter Sandra L. Rhome Brother Howard McCorkle Brother Paul McCorkle Brother Alvin McCorkle Brother James McCorkle Sister Carrier Leisure-Heisey Sister Anna Sheaffer Sister Mable Deppen Sister Jeanette Vozella Sister Janice McCorkle 19 grandchildren 36 great-grandchildren three great-great grandchildren burial: Broadview Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 12, 2002 Clare E. (nee Layser) Long, age 84 b. date not listed Jackson Twp d. Dec 10, 2002 ECC Retirement Village, Albright Campus, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Kenneth W. Long, who died Aug 14, 2001 d/o late Joseph & Mazie (nee Hertzler) Layser resident of ECC retirement village since Jun 14, 2000 Graduate, 1935, Myerstown High School Worked in the Conrad Weiser High School Cafeteia for 20 years, retired 1983. Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Robesonia, where she sang in choir 45 years & Taught Sunday school for 25 years. Survivors: Son Bryan K. Long, Wyomissing Son Gordon K. Long, Alexandria, VA Son Donald K. Long, Robesonia Daughter Suzanne K. Montgomery, Wernersville Daughter Jane K. Miller, Robesonia Brother Leonard Layser, Myerstown Brother Joseph Layser, Lebanon Brother Ray Layser, Lebanon Sister Mazie Weaver, Richland Nine grandchildren Burial: Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg Twp. Dec 12, 2002 Morris V. "Sam" Lewis Jr., age 46 b. May 13, 1956 Lynchburg VA d. Dec 10, 2002 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Jean M. (nee Day) Lewis s/o late Morris V. Sr. & Nancy J. (nee Case) Lewis electrician, Wal-Mart in Lebanon for more than 20 years, played bass & harmonica & sang for various bands. Also sang backup vocals in Nashville TN Survivors: Son Berkley C., h/o Kimberly Lewis, Craigsville VA Sister Sally L., w/o Sam Aughey, Evington VA Step-mother Eleanor B. Lewis, Evington VA Step-brother Christopher K. Roark, Bedford VA Niece, three nephews, and a great-niece. Burial: St. Andrews' Cemetery, Dec 12, 2002 Doris Estelle (nee Shillady) Ross, age 83 b. Dec 27, 1918 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Dec 8, 2002 Pensacola, Florida w/o late George Smith Ross Jr. d/o late Roland A. & Estelle (nee Reinert) Shillady school teacher, Lebanon School District Taught at the Devereaux School in Philadelphia Member, Bible Presbyterian Church, Collingswood, NJ Graduate, Moore's School of Art, Philadelphia Survivors: Son George S. Ross III, h/o Margaret Ross, Pensacola, FL Son Robert Thomas Ross, Pensacola FL Son William Robinson, h/o Ruth Ross, Scaefferstown Daughter Mary Jane, w/o Jeffrey McFalls, Myerstown Brother Roland Ashley, h/o Janice Shillady, Coatesville 14 grandchildren six great-grandchildren a cousin burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 12, 2002 Margaret A. (nee Blake) Provost, age 78 b. Jun 24, 1924 Boston, Massachuetts d. Dec 10, 2002 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Roland J. Provost Sr., who died Dec 28, 1998. D/o late Frederick E. & Mary (nee Mellon) Blake Lived in Holyoke, MA before moving to the Fairview Section Chicopee, in 1953. Previous rectory housekeeper for Saint Anna Church in the Fairview section of Chicopee as well as other area church rectories. Also employed as home health aide for several years in Chicopee MA Worked for the former, F. W. Sickles Co., Chicopee MA Communicant of St. Anne Church in the Fairview section of Chicopee Member of the Ladies Sodality Guild Survivors: Daughter Ann M., w/o Norman Lacasse, Campbelltown Son Roland J. Provost Jr., Dover NH Son Frederick E., h/o Lois Provost, Warwick MA 10 grandchildren eight great-grandchildren brother Frederick, h/o Ann Blake, Manchester CT many nephews and nieces. Burial: Saint Rose Cemetery, South Hadley, Massachusetts. Dec 13, 2002 Emma H. (nee Breidenstine) Werner, age 91 b. Jan 6, 1911 Fontana, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 11, 2002 Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Paul K. Werner d/o late Paul & Hannah Breidenstine member, Tabor United Church of Christ, Lebanon Survivors: Son David B. Werner, Camp Hill Two grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Henry, Joseph & Paul Breidenstine Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 13, 2002 Catherine R. "Citty" (nee Sullivan) Deodene, age 72 b. Nov 3, 1930 Hazelton, Luzerne Co. PA d. Dec 11, 2002 Community Medical Center, Toms River NJ w/o Robert J. Deodene d/o late John Sullivan (mother is not listed) A homemaker. Worshipped in Catholic faith. Survivors: Son Michael Deodene Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 13, 2002 Ronald Earl Cassel, age 60 b. Mar 11, 1942 Londonderry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 11, 2002 Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Sharon K. (nee Collins) Cassel s/o late Lester L. Sr. & Marie O. (nee Luttrell) Cassel. Financial planner, Primerica Financial Services Attended North Annville Bible Church Marine Corp. veteran of Vietnam War 1960-1966 He obtained the rank of corporal in 1963 At Camp Lejeune, NC, he attended engineer's school in radio battalion Was an instructor at the rifle range, firing a 249 out of 250 Receiving an Expert Badge in both handgun and rifle. Held top-secret clearance for security in a nuclear compound Stood honor guard many times on the tarmac, Key West FL for President John F. Kennedy Member, Jonestown American Legion Member, Lebanon Chamber of Commerce Survivors: Son Christopher A. Cassel, Hummelstown Daughter Shawn R. Cassel, Middletown Daughter Suzanne M. Cassel, Harrisburg Daughter Tara M. Logan, Annville Daughter Nicole L. Lefever, Campbelltown Brother Benny Fiete, Palmyra Brother Lester L. Cassel Jr., Jonestown Brother Franklin Cassel, Strausstown Seven grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Larry D. Cassel Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 13, 2002 Dorothy A. (nee Binkley) Hain, age 85 b. Mar 16, 1917 Monroe Valley PA d. Dec 12, 2002 Brethren Village, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Paul Ebersole w/o late Luther E. Hain, who died Nov 13, 1988. D/o late Zephiniah & Carrie (nee Ditzler) Binkley Retired inspector, RCA, Lancaster Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Fred Hain, California Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 14, 2002 Esther H. (nee Miller) Harnish, age 99 b. date not listed East Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 12, 2002 Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Clarence H. Harnish d/o late Martin R. & Ella (nee Herr) Miller Ninth generation descendant of Hans Herr Lifelong homemaker and farmer Member, Willow Street Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday School, & active in the sewing circle. Volunteered, Mennonite Central Committee relief efforts. Survivors: Son David M. Harnish, h/o Florence Rheinheimer, Ephrata Son John M. Harnish, h/o Evelyn Hershey, Lancaster Son Paul M. Harnish, h/o Dorothy Kolb, Warrington Daughter Ruth M. Shenk, Lebanon Sister Anna Miller, Lancaster Brother Arthur Miller, Landisville 12 grandchildren 24 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Rachel M. Hershey Brother David Miller Sisters Martha Ranck & France Hertzler Burial: Willow Street Mennonite Church Cemetery, West Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Dec 14, 2002 Dorothy M. (nee Lentz) Fink, age 94 b. Dec 17, 1907 Lickdale, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 13, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles M. Fink d/o late Henry & Mary (nee Wahl) Lentz Graduate, 1925, Lebanon High School Member, Covenant United Methodist Church, Lebanon Former member, Woman's Club, Lebanon Survivors: Son Charles M. Fink, Jr., h/o Jeanette, Lebanon A grandson Burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 14, 2002 Thomas E. Kase, age 49 b. Jan 2, 1953 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 12, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o late Wilbur & Betty (nee Ziegler) Kase resident, Renova Center, Lebanon former of the Selinsgrove State Center raised by his parents, and later by his grandmother, Mabel Livering Survivors: Second cousin Joyce Miller, Lebanon Friend Pat Mahon, Lebanon Burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 14, 2002 Elizabeth Jean (nee Hamilton) Polkowski, age 48 b. Jul 31, 1954 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 10, 2002 Emmanus, PA w/o Alan J. Polkowski, married 14 years. D/o Mr. & Mrs. Millard F. Hamilton Employed, Allentown School District, 27 years Member, Daughters of the American Revolution Member, Raub Parent Teachers Association Member, Amercian Education Association Member, National Education Association Member, Alpha Phi sorority Survivors: Brother Henry L. Hamilton, Columbia SC Brother Thomas M. Hamilton, Beavercreek, Ohio Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 14, 2002 Mildred I. (nee Palm) Grace, age 91 b. Sep 4, 1911 Blair County, PA d. Dec 12, 2002 Calabash, North Carolina w/o late Carlton H. Grace d/o late Charles & Bertha (nee Detweiler) Palm Automobile insurance underwriter, for insurance companies in Palmyra & Harrisburg Member, Hershey Country Club. Survivors: Son Joel Grace, h/o Virginia, Big Flats NY Daughter Winifred Proctor, w/o Kenneth, Calabash NC Brother Raymond Palm, h/o Queenie, Hershey Brother Robert Palm, h/o Corlis, Houlton, Maine Six grandchildren Six great-grandchildren Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 14, 2002 Dorothy E. (nee Fake) Brendle, age 76 b. May 7, 1926 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 12, 2002 Cedar Haven, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Richard E. Brendle d/o late John & Catherine Fake survivors: Daughter Doris E. Brendle, Lebanon Son Richard Brendle, Lebanon Brother Reginald Fake, Lancaster Brother Carl Fake, Annville Sister Judy Fake, Columbus, OH Sister Joan Fake, Cornwall Burial: Swamp Church Cemetery, Blainsport PA Dec 15, 2002 Elam Eckert, age 86 b. Sep 1, 1916 Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 13, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Mary H. (nee Rittle) Eckert, who died Nov 7, 1990. S/o late Morris & Alice (nee McQuery) Eckert Trapmaker at Woodstream, Lititz Member, Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Antique Automobile Club of America, PA Dutch Region Survivors: Daughter Beverly, w/o Robert Sholley, Myerstown Son Earl E. Eckert, Myerstown Sister Mildred Yoder, Lititz Sister Martha Keebler, Elm Two grandchildren A great-grandchild Several nieces and nephews. Burial: Zoar Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 15, 2002 Mary A. (nee Wolfe) Wagner, age 97 b. Nov 12, 1905 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 13, 2002 Cedar Haven, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Arthur A. Wagner d/o late Harry & Jennie Wolfe member, Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Marian L., w/o Mahlon Blouch, Richland Daughter Kathleen Rhine, Cleona Daughter Shirley Brightbille, Lock Haven Sister Dorothy Weaver, Cleona Eight grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren two great-great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sister Alice Fenner Brother Ernest Wolfe. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 15, 2002 Esther V. (nee Beck) Carpenter, age 97 b. Feb 14, 1905 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 14, 2002 Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Simon T. Carpenter, who died Aug 30, 1970 d/o late James & Elizabeth Beck resident Mt. Hope Dunkard Brethren Home, Manheim she and her late husband, owners of the former Mt. Trail Inn, Waldeck, 48 years. Member, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Schaefferstown Survivors: Son Elwood M., h/o Rachel (nee Peiffer) Carpenter, Newmanstown Sister Mildred Conrad, Lebanon Step-sister Geraldine Noll, Schaefferstown Two grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Two great-great grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother Elwood Beck Sisters Mary Smith, Hilda Beck, Kathryn Carpenter and Nellie Shenk Burial: Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 15, 2002 Marlin E. Shaffer, age 92 b. Mar 28, 1910 Fairview Twp., York Co. PA d. Dec 14, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Fairie (nee Arndt) Shaffer s/o late Leroy & Edna E. (nee Kreiser) Shaffer. resident Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon retired, Hershey Farms, 30 years of service farmed in York County. Member, Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, N.Londonderry Twp. (Palmyra) Men's Bible study class at the church 50 years. Survivors: Son Earl Shaffer, Elizabethtown Daughter Evelyn, w/o Leroy Fetro, Palmyra Two grandchildren Four grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Gilbert Shaffer Burial: not listed. Dec 15, 2002 Jennie E. (nee Snavely) Metzler, age 89 b. Sep 3, 1913 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 13, 2002 Lititz, PA w/o late Abram L. Metzler, who died in 1990 d/o late Benjamin B. & Cora (nee Eberly) Snavely resident, Landis Homes, Lititz member, Lebanon Valley Mennonite Church, Myerstown Survivors: Daughter Margaret, w/o Paul Musser, Bethel Daughter Janet Metzler, Myerstown Daughter Rachel Metzler, Myerstown Daughter Ana Mae, w/o Nelson W. Martin, Lititz Daughter Jane, w/o Donald Valentine Jr., Orrtanna, Schuylkill Co. PA Sister Anna Weidman, Lititz 13 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Four brothers and sisters. Burial: Lebanon Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 15, 2002 Joseph G. Selman, age 78 b. Jun 18, 1923 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 12, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o late Doris M. (nee Melancon) Selman s/o late Stephen & Elizabeth (nee Bodakas) Selman resident, Hill Farm Estates, North Annville Twp. Army Veteran of WW2 Retired, commercial fisherman, working out of New Bedford, Massachusetts Retired, Cedar Haven, Lebanon Member, St. Cecilia Church, Lebanon Survivors: Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Frank Selman and Stephen Selman Sisters Mary Smith, Elizabeth Hinnershitz Burial: St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 15, 2002 Vesta R. (nee Tobias) Miller, age 84 b. Jan 28, 1918 Union Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 14, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late David L. Miller d/o late Henry & Kathryn Tobias Retired, Miller's Restaurant, Jonestown, where she was employed for number of years. Member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Jonestown Survivors: Son David H. Sr., h/o Betty Miller, Lebanon Daughter Joan M., w/o John Lasek, Apopka, FL Sister Valone Haldeman, Jonestown Eight grandchildren Eight great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Gene R. Miller Brothers Henry Tobias and Ralph Tobias Sister Esther Moyer Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 15, 2002 Karen L. (nee Swartz) Sentz, age 60 b. date not listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 14, 2002 Lower Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co. PA w/o Carl N. Sentz d/o late Ethel M. (nee Glauner) Swartz formerly of Lebanon Graduate, Reading High School Worked, sales assistant for Prudential Securities, Wyomissing, 10 years, retired May 2001. Previously worked, Shearson Lehman Bros. Survivors: Step-daughter Stacy Sentz Gaughan, St. Petersburg FL Step-daughter Melissa L. Sentz, Ft. Lauderdale FL Brother Robert W. Swartz, Reading Two granddaughters Five nieces and a nephew Preceded in death by: Brothers James R. Swartz and Thomas G. Swartz Burial: Hain's Church Cemetery, Lower Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co. PA Dec 17, 2002 Ruth Anna (nee Keister) Bowman Noggle, age 50 b. Jan 31, 1952 Mechanicsburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 14, 2002 Fairview Twp., York Co. PA w/o Lebanon Native, John S. Noggle. D/o late Edward W. & Mary B. (nee Nulty) Keister Graduate, 1969, Red Land High School Attended Harrisburg Area Community College Board-certified phlebotomist and customer-service representative w/ Pinnacle Health, Pinnacle Lab at the Harrisburg Hospital campus since 1977. Member & former CCD teacher, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Harrisburg Survivors: Step-daughter Joy Bowman, Gray TN Brother Edward W. Keister Jr., New Cumberland Brother Michael J. Keister, Orwigsburg Sister Linda, w/o Carvell Bentz, Harrisburg Sister Edna M. Keister, New Cumberland Sister Barbara, w/o Richard Woodruff, New Cumberland Two step-grandsons An aunt Six nephews Two nieces. Cousins. Burial: location is not listed. Dec 17, 2002 Paul E. Shaud, age 81 b. May 19, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2002 Lebanon PA s/o late Robert F. & Mabel (nee Gensler) Shaud member, Lebanon American Legion Post 158 member, Lebanon Navy Club Ship 91 member, Fraternal Order of Eagles member, Friendship Fire Co. member, Liberty Fire Co. Marching Club life member, Lebanon VFW member, Maennerchor Club. Retired, 42 years, former Bethlehem Steel Co., Lebanon, as a supervisor in the factory division. Navy veteran, WW2 Attended St. Cecilia Church Survivors: Daughter Linda, w/o Gordon Strauss, Jonestown Daughter Paulajean, w/o Kenneth Baum Sr., Lebanon Son Kevin, h/o Trudy Shaud, Lebanon Son Kimball Shaud, York Sister Mary Keller, Myerstown Five grandchildren A great-grandson Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sister Sarah Stahl Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 17, 2002 Warren F. Moyer M.D., age 87 b. May 17, 1915 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2002 Danville, PA h/o late Helen (nee Krause) Moyer, who died Jul 1, 1989. S/o late Frank & Edna (nee Fegley) Moyer. Graduate, 1932, Pine Grove High School Worked two years before entering premedical school, Lebanon Valley College, Annville Medical practice in Auburn 1947 Ð 1984. Appointed school examiner for Auburn schools 1947 Ð 1957. After graduating from medical college, commissioned a lieutenant junior grade in the U. S. Navy Medical Corp. Served his internship, Pottsville Hospital Jul 1941 Ð Jul 1942. On Jul 14, 1942, he was called to active duty w/ the Navy for 4 years. Eventually ended up on the newly commissioned tanker U.S.S. Tolovana The Ship was ordered to the Pacific theatre. While serving on the Tolovana, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant Commander. On Dec 7, 1945, he returned to the U.S. to continue his serve at the Philadelphia Naval Yard. On Aug 16, 1946, he left the Navy. 58-year member, Pine Grove American Legion 50-year member, Schuylkill Lodge 0138 F & AM, Orwigsburg 50-year life member, Hose Hook & Ladder Fire Co. No. 1, Pine Grove member, Rock Fish & Gam, Auburn member, Pine Grove VFW survivors: Son Brian, h/o Elizabeth Moyer, Auburn Burial: Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 17, 2002 Florence A (nee Meredith) Schware, age 101 b. Oct 24, 1901 Stouchsburg, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 16, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Warren W. Schware, who died in 1962 d/o late Oliver I. & Ida E. (nee Killinger) Meredith retired, 1969, Richland Knitting Mills member, Tulpehocken United Church of Christ, Richland member, Ladies Auxiliary of Neptune Fire Co., Richland Survivors: Daughter Marian, w/o Samuel Frederick, Richland Daughter Karen, w/o Jacob A. Derr, Mt. Aetna 18 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sons Lee and James Schware Sister Elizabeth Reiter Burial: Richland Cemetery, Richland, PA Dec 17, 2002 Mary E. (nee Paine) Paine-Boyer, age 48 b. Nov 10, 1954 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2002 Mahanoy City PA d/o of Paul Paine Sr. & the late Mary (nee Walker) Paine Graduate, 1972, Lebanon High School Former member, Lebanon VFW Survivors: Daughter Jennifer Paine, Lebanon Three grandchildren Companion Dale Batz Brother Paul Paine Jr., Lebanon Brother Thomas Paine, Lebanon Brother William Paine, Lebanon Brother Patrick Paine, Lebanon Sister Donna, w/o John Guerico, Lebanon Burial: not listed. Dec 17, 2002 Robert L. Mills age 54 b. May 15, 1948 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 14, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Lee F. Mills and late Rita J. (nee Davis) Mills toolroom worker, former Bethlehem Steel Corp., Lebanon member, Lebanon VFW member, Annville American Legion member, Caisson Organization junior vice commander, Navy Club of Lebanon Ship 91. Survivors: Two aunts and several cousins. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 17, 2002 Anita A. (Nielson) Johnson, age 78 b. May 25, 1924 Warren PA d. Dec 15, 2002 Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, Lancaster co. PA w/o late Richard C. Johnson, who died Nov 10, 1996. D/o late John C. & Marie M. Nielson Graduate, 1942, Warren High School Formerly employed, Warren National Bank Formerly employed, Ypsilanti National Bank, Ypsilanti, MO Formerly employed, Milton Hershey School's College Hall, Hershey Member, Derry Presbyterian church, Hershey Member, Faculty wives of Milton Hershey School Member, CLEO's Group Active, Girl Scouts of America Survivors: Daughter Kathleen D., w/o Col. Frederick G. Schmidt, Panama City FL Son Scott W., h/o of Michele Johnson, Hershey Sister Edna N., w/o Archie Densmore, New Port Richey FL Two grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 17, 2002 James V. Martino, Sr., age 89 b. Mar 2, 1913 Plains Twp., PA d. Dec 14, 2002 Fredericksburg, VA h/o late Laura (nee Capitani) Martino. S/o late Luigi & Maria (nee Fabrizio) Martino Owner/operator, former Martino's Shoe Repair & Sales Shop, Hershey Accomplished musician, who had played for Frank DiNunzio Band & Martino Bros. Member, St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey Member, Knights of Columbus Council 6693 Member, Hershey Italian Lodge Member, Harrisburg Lodge of the Sons of Italy. Survivors: Son James V. Jr., h/o Teresa Martino, Spotsylvania VA Nine grandchildren Number of nieces of nephews. Preceded in death by: Daughter Ann-marie Redman Burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 17, 2002 Pauline A. (nee Asper) Bowman, age 94 b. Mar 1, 1908 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2002 Brethren Vlg of Neffsville, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Walter K. Bowman d/o late Samuel & Sarah (nee Harris) Asper homemaker member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra, where she was formerly active in its Ladies' Auxiliary and Sunday school. Survivors: Son William A., h/o Virginia Bowman, Harrisburg Daughter Joann, w/o Allen Demming, Lancaster Daughter Ruth Mumaw, Elizabethtown Sister Alice Flickinger, Palmyra Eight grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Kenneth R. Bowman and Walter K. Bowman Jr. Brothers Harry Asper and Samuel Asper Sisters Mary Bomberger and Beatrice Kane A Grandson A Great-grandson Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 17, 2002 Rosanna M. (nee Rudegeair) Peters, age 75 b. Jan 29, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 16, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o John J. Peters, w/whom she celebrated 53 years, Jul 9, 2002. D/o late Charles & Francis (nee Morrisey) Rudegeair Retired 1989, Hershey Foods, confectionery dept. Member, St. Benedict the Abbot Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Charles J., h/o Wendy Peters, Lebanon Son Jeffrey B., h/o Paulette Peters, Lebanon Son William R., h/o Charline Peters, Lebanon Son Andrew A., h/o Tammy Peters, Hillsgrove Daughter Rita M., w/o Ray Blatt, Palmyra Brother Leo Rudegeair, Lebanon Brother John Rudegeair, Lebanon Sister Eleanor Heilman, Lebanon Sister Mary Jane Karter, Lebanon Seven grandchildren A great-grandchild Preceded in death by: Brothers Tom and Paul Rudegeair Sister Evelyn Lang Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 17, 2002 Raymond B. Lingle, age 96 b. Jan 23, 1906 Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 11, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Helen I. Lingle s/o late Harry O. & Callie (nee Boyer) Lingle retired truckdriver for Philadelphia Dairy Products Army Veteran of WW2 Member, Shells Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shellsville Member, Teamsters Local 776 Live member, Shellsville VFW Survivors: Son Jack R. Lingle, Palmyra Two grandchildren Three step-grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Four step-great-grandchildren Two great-great grandchildren Four step-great-great grandchildren Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 18, 2002 Carrie M. (nee McCorkle) Heisey, age 86 b. date not listed Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2002 Elizabethtown, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Phares L. Heisey, to whom she was married 27 years, Jul, 2002 w/o late Thomas Leisure, who died in 1948 d/o late Harvey & Ada (nee Smith) McCorkle member, Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, Hershey retired, 1978, Hershey Medical Center, where she had worked in the laundry dept. Survivors: Daughter June R. Moonshine, Palmyra Daughter Ruth E., w/o Gary Petrouskie, Port Orchard, Washington Daughter Ada M. Leisure, Elizabethtown Step-daughter Cathy M., w/o Gary Halbleib, Elizabethtown Brother Edward McCorkle, Hershey Brother James McCorkle, Hershey Brother Paul McCorkle, Lebanon Brother Alvin McCorkle, Hummelstown Sister Mabel Deppen, Elizabethtown Sister Janette Vozzella, Hershey Sister Janice Trimble, Hershey Seven grandchildren Seven great-grandchildren Burial: Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 18, 2002 Elizabeth G. (nee Griffith) Hartranft, age 64 b. date not listed Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Dec 17, 2002 Heidelbert Twp., Berks Co. PA w/o Wilson W. Hartranft d/o Daniel F. Griffith and the late, Helen M. (nee Morgan) Griffith. Graduate, Upper Darby High School, Delaware Co. PA Earned a bachelor's degree from Dickinson College Earned a master's degree, Temple University Teacher, 34 years, teaching English at Wilson & Hamburg schools Teacher, teaching English and reading at Conrad Weiser junior and senior high school. Retiring in 1994. Former president and past board member, Robesonia Library Member, the board of trustees, Robesonia Community Library Awarded "Educator of the Year" by Nolde Forest. Member, PA State Education Association Member, National Education Association Member, International Reading Association Member, Keystone Reading Association Member, Wheel and Chain Member, Dickinson College Honorary Society Member, negotiating team for Conrad Weiser Education Association. President, Pi Beta Phi Social Sorority her senior year at Dickinson College. Survivors: Step-son Scott W. Hartranft, Ephrata Daughter Amy E. Troup Sofka, Charlottesville VA Step-daughter Barbara Jakubeck, Wyomissing Step-daughter Betsy Mastrocola, Limerick, Montgomery Co. Step-daughter Tracy Jarrell, Media, Delaware Co. Eight step-grandchildren Burial: location is not listed. Dec 18, 2002 Margaret J. (nee Mays) Smith, age 78 b. Mar 8, 1924 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 16, 2002 Myerstown, PA w/o Ardell B. Smith, to whom she was married 56 years, Aug 4, 2002. D/o late Thomas C. & Alice (nee Gettle) Mays Graduate, 1942, Myerstown High School Retired from Hershey Foods Corp., where she had worked for 26 years. Member, Grace Brethren Church, Myerstown Attended Myerstown Church of the Brethren, where she was involved in making quilts. Survivors: Son Shannon, h/o Janet Smith, Myerstown Son Randy Smith, Valley View Sister Edith, w/o Ralph Gassert, Lebanon Brother Ray Mays, Myerstown Brother Charles Mays, Lebanon Brother John Mays, Mt. Aetna Brother Aaron mays, Rehrersburg Six grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Daughters Sharon Bomberger, Ingrid Lawrence Sisters Rebecca Sanders, Dora Long and Anna Mays Brothers Allen, Thomas, Jacob, Harry, Andrew Mays Burial: no location is listed. Dec 18, 2002 Adam R. Whary, age 23 b. Jan 28, 1979 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Robert F. Whary and the late Kathryn A. (nee Divittore) Whary Graduate, Annville High School Employed by Ober the Rainbow Services Employed by Giant Center, Hershey Survivors: Sister Jennifer Maurer, Hershey Maternal Grandparents Ercoli & Rose Divittore, Hershey Two nephews. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp. Lebanon Co. PA Dec 19, 2002 Albert L. Principe, age 70 b. Jun 20, 1932 Steelton, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 17, 2002 Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Vincent & Kathryn (nee DeSendi) Principe Graduate, Harrisburg Catholic High School. Navy veteran of Korean War Retired, State Insurance Commission, Harrisburg Attended St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey Attended Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra Member, Steelton Italian Club Survivors: Daughter Linda, w/o James Garloff, Lebanon Daughter Sharon, w/o Stephen McNally, Newmanstown Daughter Susan Principe, Alexandria VA Son Michael V. Principe, Laurel MD Former wife Patricia A. (nee Simpson) Principe, Cleona Brother Vincent Principe, Hershey Sister Edith Reisch, Lykens Sister Sister Tarscisia, New Jersey Eight grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Bethann Barker Sister Evie Evitts Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 19, 2002 Joseph V. Palmer, age 56 b. Nov 9, 1946 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 16, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Rosemary H. (nee Svenson) Palmer s/o late Lawrence & Helen (nee Wright) Palmer Army veteran of Vietnam Electronic technician for the U. S. Postal Service, 24 years. He and his wife were Foster Parents for many years, helping over 100 children. Member, St. Cecila Church, Lebanon Member, Postal Workers Union AFL-CIO Member, American Legion Post 158, Lebanon Life member, VFW in Duncannon. Survivors: Uncle and several cousins. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 20, 2002 John A. Uhrich Sr., age 89 b. Aug 26, 1913 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 18, 2002 Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon, PA h/o late Viola F. (nee Gibble) Uhrich s/o late Harry & Annie (nee Schoener) Uhrich retired manager, Mid-Atlantic Petroleum Corp. Annville & Lebanon Army veteran of WW2, he received commendation for his construction work on the bridge across the Rhine river in Wesel, Rehin, Germany Member, Hill Lutheran Church, Cleona Life-time member & former treasurer of Annville VFW Avid golfer and gardener. Helped to run the Junior Golf Program for Palmyra Recreation Association. Survivors: Son John A. Uhrich Jr., Palmyra Son James S. Uhrich, Cleona Son Kenneth R. Uhrich, Lebanon Son Michael L. Uhrich, Lebanon Daughter Sallie A., w/o John C. Habecker Jr., Annville Brother Harry J. Uhrich, Lebanon Six grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Patricia Bensinger A grandson Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 24, 2002 Cora A. (nee Emerich) Vernon, age 80 b. Jul 15, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 22, 2002 Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon, PA w/o late Victor A. Vernon Sr. d/o late Luther & Stella (nee Minnich) Emerich member, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Lebanon taught Bible school for many years. Survivors: Daughter Patricia A. Clay, Lebanon Son Victor A. Vernon Jr., Lebanon Six grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: A great-granddaughter Brothers Robert and Warren Emerich Burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 24, 2002 Margaret Helene (nee Kasper) Harris, age 94 b. Aug 26, 1908 Newark NJ d. Dec 20, 2002 Mt. Gretna, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Richard J. Harris, who died Nov 2000. D/o late John William Henry & Margaret Brehm Kasper Graduate, 1926, Belleville High School, Belleville NJ Graduate, 1928, Newark Normal School Taught elementrary school in Essex Co. NJ, 10 years. Earned a bachelor's degree, Rutgers University, 1935 In 1962, taught third grade, Cornwall Elementary until her retirement. The family resided in Belleville NJ until 1957, when they moved to Mt. Gretna. Where she had lived for 45 years. Survivors: Daughter Margaret E. Harris, Bloomfield NJ Son Richard J. Harris Jr., Atlanta GA Son Frederic G. Harris, Highland NY Son Charles G. Harris, Mt. Gretna Three grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 24, 2002 Ervin R. Lohbauer, age 77 b. Jun 15, 1925 Camden NJ d. Dec 21, 2002 Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Jayne (nee Carrigan) Lohbauer, to whom he was married 53 years, today Dec 24, 2002. S/o late Karl Erwin & Maria (nee Schoenerstadt) Lohbauer Retired elementary school principal, Mt. Holly School District, Mt. Holly. Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, PTA and NTA Charter member, Phi Delta Kappa. Served on the board of the Camden Co. Teacher Credit Union Served on the Town Watch of West Cornwall Twp. Served as president of the Gretna Springs Association Served as president, Men of Salem Served on the church councils at Salem and St. Luke's Church, Collingswood NJ Army veteran of WW2, he was wounded in 1944, in Belgium and received the Purple Heart Attended South Jersey Law School for two years Received his bachelor's degree from Glassboro College. Active in the Boy Scouts of America. Survivors: Son Mark S., h/o Anna Lohbauer, Pennsauken NJ Son Paul R., h/o Virginia Lohbauer, Mt. Laurel NJ Five grandchildren A cousin. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 24, 2002 Maria (nee Schnapp) Engle, age 75 b. Apr 12, 1927 Nurnberg, Germany d. Dec 23, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Joseph H. "Yuck" Engle Jr, to whom she was married 55 years. D/o late Johann & Maria (nee Gebhart) Schnapp Retired seamstress, Everite Knitting Mills, Lebanon Member, St. Cecilia Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Joseph H. "Herb", h/o Jean Engle, Lebanon Brother Walter Sorko, Nurnberg, Germany Sister Katie Klein, Nurnberg, Germany Two grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Susan M. Bemesderfer Burial: St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 25, 2002 Gladys (nee Buckwalter) Reiff, age 102 b. May 5, 1900 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 24, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William McKinley Reiff d/o late John H. Jr. & Edna May (nee Ulsh) Buckwalter Survivors: Sister Edna Mae Schaner, Lewistown Brother John H. Buckwalter III, h/o Louise, Paoli Burial: Shoop's Cemetery, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA Dec 25, 2002 Helen "Judy" (nee Flory) Walk, age 83 b. Jun 7, 1919 Lawn, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 23, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Chris Walk w/o late Richard Zellers d/o late Charles & Lena (nee Baum) Flory member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra, where she was a choir mother and active in the chancel guild. Former member, Eastern Star Chapter in Harrisburg Former member, Junior, Senior Women's Club, Palmyra Former member, Rotary Anns, Palmyra Survivors: Son Scott Zellers, h/o Jane, Mt. Gretna Daughter Jody Glace, w/o John, Mechanicsburg Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 26, 2002 Clarence M. Seibert, age 80 b. Sep 17, 1922 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2002 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Elizabeth D. (nee Davis) Seibert, to whom he would have celebrated 57 years, Feb 24, 2003. S/o late Charlie & Mary (nee Gebhard) Seibert. Retired 1983, Raymark, Manheim Army veteran of WW2 Member, St. John's Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg Member, Fredericksburg & Jonestown American Legions Member, Jonestown Fish & Game Member, Little Swatara Beagle Club Survivors: Daughter Janice E. Bechtel, Fredericksburg Step-brother Lester Cook, Putney VT Sister Hattie Miller, Ebenezer Sister Marie Cook, Covington VA Two grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 26, 2002 Maria (nee Schnapp) Engle, age 75 b. Apr 12, 1927 Nurnberg, Germany d. Dec 23, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Joseph H. "Yuck" Engle Jr, to whom she was married 55 years. D/o late Johann & Maria (nee Gebhart) Schnapp Retired seamstress, Everite Knitting Mills, Lebanon Member, St. Cecilia Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Joseph H. "Herb", h/o Jean Engle, Lebanon Brother Walter Sorko, Nurnberg, Germany Sister Katie Klein, Nurnberg, Germany Two grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Susan M. Bemesderfer Burial: St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 26, 2002 Norbert P. "Norb" Hermes, age 81 b. Oct 26, 1921 Green Bay, Wisconsin d. Dec 23, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Barbara J. (nee Kramer) Hermes, who died Nov 13, 1999. Parents are not listed. Army veteran of WW2 Self-employed furnace mechanice for Hermes Heating, Lebanon Avid fly-fisherman and hunter. Survivors: Son Richard L. Hermes, Myerstown A number of brothers and sisters in Wisconsin Three grandchildren A great-grandchild Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2002 Inda C. (nee Light) Brown, age 82 b. Aug 16, 1920 Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Howard M. Brown d/o late Harry & Sarah (nee Gettle) Light 1945 Ð 1955, had a stand and sold baked goods, candy and Christmas Wreathes at Sunset Market in Lebanon Also worked at Lebanon Farmer's Market. Retired from Warner-Lambert, Lititz, after 25 years. Member, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Schaefferstown Survivors: Son Nelson H. Brown, Oak Hill VA Son Karl K. Brown, Annville Daughter Patricia Rusnock, w/o Frank, Mt. Joy Brother Gene Light, Phoenix AZ Sister Betty Miller, Jonestown Sister Ruth Doster, w/o Richard, Jonestown Sister June Doster, Lebanon Six grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Gettle Light, Otto Light, Iren Light, and Harry Light. Sisters Barbara Snavely Neidig, Mary Michael, Ada Noll, and Alice Hoffer Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2002 Caroline S. (nee Blauch) Miller, age 90 b. Mar 19, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 26, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late William P. Miller d/o late Samuel M. & Minnie (nee Slike) Blauch Survivors: Brother George Blauch, Lebanon Brother John Blauch, Lebanon Sister Mary Heck, Lebanon Sister Sarah Cromas, Lebanon Sister Helen Seltzer, Jonestown Nine grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons William P. Miller and John S. Miller Brothers William Blauch and Samuel Blauch Sister Evelyn Reedy Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2002 James R. "Pappy" "Spike" Speicher, age 69 b. Nov 4, 1933 Elmhurst, DuPage Co. IL d. Dec 24, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sylvia L. (nee Leedy) Speicher. S/o late Miles & Lottie (nee Deitzler) Speicher Navy veteran of Korean War Served three years in the Air Force Truck driver for Davies Precision Machine. Active in the Boy Scouts of America more than 27 years. Member, Bull Throwing Tribe Won the district Award of Merit Served in various positions with Boy Scout Troup 17 and Pack 17 of Schaefferstown Instrumental in organizing the Webelos Camp at Camp Bashore and organizing the Boy Scout Expo. Mascot of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club. Survivors: Son Thomas H. Moyer, Lebanon Son Robert C. Speicher, Newmanstown Son David J. Speicher, Baltimore MD Daughter Alicia Massie, Tucson AZ Brother Yale V. "Skip" Zimmerman, Lebanon 18 grandchildren two great-grandchildren Dec 27, 2002 John P. Greish, age 83 b. May 16, 1919 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Madalynn R. (nee Reitz) Greish s/o late John & Mary Greish founder of Cut Rate Roofing Supply, Harrisburg past president, Kracko Hunting & Fishing Club member, Cape Henlopen Senior Center, Rehoboth Beach DE third degree and life member, Knights of Columbus Survivors: Daughter Mary Louise Marinak, w/o John, York Son John M. Greish, Fredericksburg Son Richard A. Greish, h/o Amy, Harrisburg Brother Frank Greish, Milwaukee, WI Brother Martin Greish, Lebanon Brother Nick Greish, Lebanon Brother Joseph Greish, San Francisco Ca Sister Mary Peters, Lebanon Two grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Elizabeth Greish Burial: St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2002 Lillian I. (nee Frederick) Allwein, age 91 b. Apr 14, 1911 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 26, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Thomas L. Allwein d/o late Daniel & Louise (nee Putt) Frederick retired from the Steffy Shoe Co. member, Salem Lutheran Church surivivors: step-daughter Pauline Stoneseifer, Woodbury NJ sister Anna Geiman, Palmyra A step-granddaughter Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2002 Marguerite M. "Dolly" "Music-Making Mamma" (nee Naftzinger) Garloff, age 80 b. Jan 31, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Elmer "Snowball" Garloff d/o late John & Alice (nee Fisher) Naftzinger member, Sandhill Christian Union Church, member, Woman's Christian Temperance Union Survivors: Son Merrill "Mert" Garloff, h/o Susan, Lebanon Son John Garloff, h/o Laverne, Lebanon Son Larry Garloff, h/o Helen, Jonestown Son Dennis Garloff, h/o Sharon, Myerstown Daughter Doris Clements, w/o James, Lebanon Daughter Peggy Garloff, Palmyra Sister Lucille Naftzinger, Lebanon 19 grandchildren numerous great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Terry Garloff Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 27, 2002 Claire S. "Billie" (nee Seltzer) Howard, age 74 b. Jan 10, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 24, 2002 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Charles T. Howard d/o Borghild E. (nee Emblom) Seltzer and the late Frederick R. Seltzer atteneded, Millcreek Lutheran Church, Newmanstown earned a bachelor's degree in business from Maryland College for Women, Towson MD survivors: Daughter Susan Johnson, Millbach Daughter Jane Shea, Monroe Twp. NJ Daughter Elizabeth Burns, Greensboro NC Four grandchildren Burial: location is not listed. Dec 27, 2002 Henry W. Derr Jr., age 66 b. Apr 2, 1936 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o of late Henry "Ben" W. Sr. & Sadie I. (nee Dieffenbach) Derr Graduate, 1954, Myerstown High School Served in the Army Retired from Wernersville State Hospital Member, St. John's "Host" Church in Bernville Member, Rescue Fire Co., Mt. Aetna Member, Union Fire Co., Bethel Member, Camp Strauss Fire Co., Fredericksburg Survivors: Son Timothy D. Derr, Richland Daughter Connie Mock, Myerstown Brother Gerald S. Derr, Mt. Aetna Brother Jacob A. Derr, Mt. Aetna Brother Thomas E. Derr, Richland Sister Barbara A. Loose, Richland Sister Susan M. Emerick, w/o Donald, Richland Four grandchildren Burial: St. John's "Host" Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks Co. PA Dec 28, 2002 Thelma E. (nee Baum) Spahr, age 86 b. date not listed Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 27, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Paul Charles Spahr d/o late Jacob & Fannie (nee Baum) Baum she and her husband owned and operated, Hitz & Spahr, an auto body shop in Palmyra member, Palmyra Church of the Brethren volunteer, Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Past member, Palmyra Women's Club Survivors: Son Jack R. Spahr, Palmyra Son Gregory P., h/o Jan Spahr, Palmyra Son Douglas L. Spahr, Palmyra Daughter Stephanie, w/o Dennis Ebersole, Palmyra Seven grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 28, 2002 Walter S. Ebright, age 89 b. Dec 5, 1913 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 27, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o Ethel M. (nee Ayres) Ebright, w/whom he celebrated years, May 2002. S/o late Earnest & Jennie (nee Snavely) Ebright Retired, dispatch clerk after working 44 years, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Graduate, 1932, Lebanon High School Member, Eagles Club Life member, Travelers Protective Association Post E. Survivors: Son Gordon A. Ebright, h/o Laura, Lebanon Son Thomas W. Ebright, h/o Eleanor, Long Neck, Delaware Three grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Sister Janet Billings, Clinton, Massachusetts Nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother George Ebright. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 28, 2002 Antony Shane Orlando, stillborn b. Dec 22, 2002 Ft. Polk, Louisiana d. Dec 22, 2002 Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital, Ft. Polk, Louisiana s/o Antony S. & Michelle (nee Teets) Orlando Survivors: Grandparent Margaret Teets, Arizona Grandparent Harry Teets, California Grandparents Terry & Dawn Orlando, Palmyra Great-grandparents Aunts and uncles. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 28, 2002 David A. Dunkle, age 50 b. date not listed location not listed. d. Dec 25, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Ann Marie (nee Kingsley) Dunkle parents are not listed. Navy Veteran Employed 27 years, Norfolk Southern (former Conrail). Member, Goshert's United Church of Christ, N. Lebanon Twp., where he served on the church consistory. Survivors: Son Bradley E. Dunkle, a student at Penn State Daughter Carrie Ann Dunkle, Annville Burial: Creamation. No location listed. Dec 28, 2002 Marguerite M. "Dolly" "Music Making Mamma" (nee Naftzinger) Garloff, age 80 b. Jan 31, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Elmer "Snowball" Garloff d/o late John & Alice (nee Fisher) Naftzinger member, Sandhill Christian Church Union Church member, Women's Christian Temperance Union. Survivors: Son Merrill "Mert" Garloff, h/o Stella, Lebanon Son John Garloff, h/o Laverne, Lebanon Son Larry Garloff, h/o Helen, Jonestown Son Dennis Garloff, h/o Sharon, Myerstown Daughter Doris Clements, w/o James, Lebanon Daughter Peggy Garloff, Palmyra Sister Lucille Naftzinger, Lebanon 19 grandchildren numerous great-grandchildren numberous great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Terry Garloff Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 28, 2002 Vivian E. (nee Wike) Schoener, age 91 b. Dec 3, 1911 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 26, 2001 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Paul E. Schoener d/o late John A. & Jestina A. (nee Miller) Wike retired from the former, Richland Knitting Mills, of 26 years of service survivors: son Paul Schoener, Albany, New York Son Ronald Schoener, Apollo Son Elwood Schoener, Wichita KS Seven grandchildren Eight great-grandchhildren Preceded in death by: A Granddaughter Two sisters Five brothers Burial: Richland Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Dec 28, 2002 John S. Meyer, age 77 b. date not listed location not listed. d. Dec 27, 2002 South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Charlotte G. (nee Gainer) Meyer s/o late Maurice M. & Anna S. (nee Swanger) Meyer Army Veteran of WW2 Retired from the Lebanon Steel Foundry Member, Hill Lutheran Church, Cleona Survivors: Son Douglas J., h/o Mary Ann Meyer, Mountville Son H. Karl Meyer, Boulder, Colorado Daughter Cynthia M., w/o Bruce Wilson, Lebanon Brother Robert S. Meyer, Lebanon Two grandchildren A step-grandchild Burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 28, 2002 Robert K. Phillips, age 73 b. date not listed Frackville, PA d. Dec 26, 2002 Robesonia, Berks Co. PA h/o Joyce L. (nee Potteiger) Phillips s/o late G. Robert & Thelma M. (nee Burchill) Phillips Graduate, Frackville High School. Graduate, University of Pennsylvania, its Men's School of Nursing. Director of nursing, Wernersville State Hospital prior to his retirement on 1985. A drug & alcohol counselor for the Caron Foundation Clinical adviser, Lebanon VA Medical Center Coached midge football for many years. Pat president and life member, Pioneer Hose Co., Robesonia Instructor, Therapeutic Lazy H Riding Center, Bern Twp. Member, Mountain Trail Riders Club. Survivors: Daughter Kathleen Stoudt, Robesonia Daughter Lori Brown, Robesonia Daughter Cheryl Balance, Suffolk, VA Four grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Robert K. C. Phillips Burial: Heidelberg Cemetery, Berks Co. PA Dec 28, 2002 Herbert W. Yorty, age 78 b. Jul 19, 1924 Ravine, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 27, 2002 Pottsville, Shuylkill Co. PA h/o late Nancy (nee Hughes) Yorty s/o late William & Mabel (nee Zimmerman) Yorty Alzheimer's disease Graduate, 1942, Pine Grove Area High School, where he played football and baseball. WW2 veteran, serving w/ the 5th Army Air Force in the Pacific Worked for many years, machinist, former Alcoa Aluminum, Crestona, retiring in 1970s Member, St. John's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Member, Pine Grove VFW Member, Pine Grove American Legion Member, Ravine Fire Co. Member, Kramer Hunting Camp Avid outdoorsman. In 1950s coached a Legion baseball team Survivors: Son John W. Yorty, Lykens A Granddaughter Preceded in death by: Sister Lillian Vogel Burial: Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 29, 2002 Florence I. (nee Batdorf) Spitler, age 83 b. May 18, 1919 Berks Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Lester P. Spitler d/o William & Ada (nee Brightbill) Batdorf former employee, Binner Associates, Schaefferstown worked as custodian, Ephrata High School attended St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Schaefferstown member, Ephrata Senior Citizens Group member, AARP Survivors: Daughter Gladys, w/o Robert Schoener, Millardsville Daughter Ruth Ann, w/o Michael Fullerton, Camp Hill Son Lester R. Spitler, Schaeffertown Son Thomas G. Spitler, Newmanstown Son Kenneth T. Spitler, Newmanstown Sister Verna Schoner, Lebanon Brother Earnest Batdorf, Newmanstown 18 grandchildren numerous great-grandchildren five great-great grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 29, 2002 June A. Burns, age 76 b. Sep 11, 1926 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 27, 2002 Campbelltown, Dauphin Co. PA d/o late Raymond & Violet (nee Lehn) Burns Graduate, Hershey High School Retired clerk, Hershey Foods, with 44 years service 50 year member, First United Methodist Church, Hershey Charter member, Hershey B.F.W. Avid reader. Survivors: Brother James Burns, Hershey Sister Janice Fackler, Hershey Sister Jean Fackler, Palmyra Sister Linda Bott, Pinehurst NC Several nieces and nephews Burial: Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA Dec 29, 2002 Richard T. Early, age 81 b. Oct 11, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Dr. Catherine H. (nee Hand) Early. S/o late Charles D. & Edna S. (nee Wagner) Early. Graduate, 1939, Lebanon High School Marine Corp. Veteran of WW2 Plant manager and vice president, Lebanon Valley Offset, Annville, 32 years, retired 1982. Member, St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Member, Annville American Legion Home Association Member, Susquehanna Litho Club Member, Lebanon Navy Club Member, Lebanon Elks Member, Lebanon Country Club Charter member, Central PA Printing House Craftsmen President, Lebanon Rod & Gun Club. Survivors: Two nephews. A grandniece. Preceded in death by: Sister Christine M. Schultz Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 29, 2002 Howard C. Heagy, age 67 b. Mar 24, 1935 Bethel, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Celia M. (nee Wise) Heagy, w/ whom he celebrated 45 years, April 2002. S/o late Howard C. Sr. & Mabel (nee Henninger) Heagy Retired union carpenter for Local 287, Harrisburg Worked for Heagy Construction, N. Lebanon Twp. Graduate, Bethel High School Member, Altalaha Luther Church, Rehersburg, served on its council. Survivors: Son Allen L., h/o Robin Heagy, Lebanon Son Kevin S., Heagy, Hummesltown Daughter Donna L., w/o Dean Readler, Lebanon Sister Kathryn Reber, Bethel Sister Caroline, w/o Lynn Rissinger, Bethel Sister Ruth Brightbill, Lebanon Three grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Homer Heagy Sister Pearl Bender Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 29, 2002 William S. Nesbit, age 71 b. Jul 24, 1931 Greensburg PA d. Dec 23, 2002 Satellite Beach Florida s/o late William & Virginia (nee Little) Nesbit. Graduate, 1949, Lebanon High School Served in the Navy. Government employee, Fort Indiantown Gap and in Texas. Member, American Legion Member, Moose Lodge Survivors: Sister Sue Feather, Satellite Beach FL Four nephews. Burial: "Burial will be at sea." Dec 29, 2002 Margaret R. (nee Reed) Troutman, age 88 b. date not listed Bernville, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 27, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Walter Troutman w/o late Henry "Shiver" Shartle d/o late Emmanuel & Amelia (nee McAllister) Reed retired food service supervisor, Wernersville State Hospital, 19 years In 1967, featured as "Cook of the Week", in the Reading Eagle and Times. Member, Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf Achieved National Honors dancing w/ Fred Astaire groups at competitions in Florida during the 1980's. Survivors: Son Stephen H. Shartle, Robesonia Daughter Diane A. (Shartle) Imboden, Lititz Three grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Herbert Reed Sister Laura Reed Bennetch Burial: Womelsdorf Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Dec 30, 2002 William M. Rowe, age 85 b. Jun 10, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Lebanon PA s/o late William F. & Letticia (nee Evinger) Rowe self-employed painter, Lebanon retired custodian for the Lebanon School District. Member, Train Collector Association Member, Nature Conservancy Enjoyed planting trees. Survivors: Daughter Cheryl D., w/o William F. Speicher, Annville Daughter Penny J., w/o John Gaydos, Lebanon Daughter Lori L., w/o Charles Harvey, Myerstown Brother David Rowe, Lebanon Brother Clifford Rowe, Pamona CA Sister Millie Long, Lebanon Eight grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Robert Rowe, John Rowe, and Franklin Rowe Sisters Esther Leibich, Ida Rutter, Emma Hill, and Lillian Della Loggia. Burial: no location is listed. Dec 30, 2002 Helen M. (nee Motysa) Wojtowicz, age 50 b. Jun 4, 1952 Przemysl, Poland d. Dec 29, 2002 North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o Andrzej Wojtowicz d/o late Mr. & Mrs. Stansistow Motysa waitress for Perkins Restaurant, Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg survivors: Daughter Aneta Deamer, Lawn Daughter Sylvia Wojtowicz Brother in Przemysl, Poland Two grandsons Burial: not listed. Dec 30, 2002 William C. Werner, age 84 b. date not listed Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Sinking Spring, Berks co. PA h/o late Emma I. (nee Fisher) Werner s/o late Charles & mamie (nee Kantner) Werner, who died Jun 8, 1983 worked as a station clerk, Reading Railroad Co. for 20 years. Later worked as shipping clerk for Rockwell International for 20 years, until 1982 retirement. Survivors: Son Bruce W. Werner, Womelsdorf Son Scott D. Werner, Womelsdorf Daughter Judy a. Ream, Lebanon Daughter Linda L. Ruth, Wernersville Daughter Barbara J. Whitmoyer, Womelsdorf Daughter Carol J. Drexel, Lower Heidelberg Twp. Five grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Burial: location is not listed. Dec 30, 2002 Samuel A. Swoyer, age 84 b. Jun 5, 1918 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Marguerite E. "Margie" (nee Spangler) Swoyer, who died Aug 31, 2000. S/o late Samuel H. & Mary (nee Maus) Swoyer Navy veteran, WW2 Retired from Quaker in 1982. Worked at Wesi Markets in Lebanon Worked his way through the ranks to chief of the Citizens Fire Co., Avon, Oct 1961 Ð Dec 1977 In charge of the Salvation Army Canteen truck for more than 30 years. Attended Avon Zion United Methodist Church, Lebanon Member of numerous other organizations of area fire companies. Survivors: Son Edward Swoyer, Lebanon Daughter Denise M., w/o Arthur Walmer, Richland Sister Mary Christ, Palmyra Sister Kathryn Schubert, Lebanon Sister Dorothy Swoyer, Lebanon Brother Charles Swoyer, Lebanon Brother Thomas Swoyer, Lebanon Five grandchildren A great-grandchild Preceded in death by: Seven brothers and sisters. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 30, 2002 Richard T. Early, age 81 b. Oct 11, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Dr. Catherine H. (nee Hand) Early. S/o late Charles D. & Edna S. (nee Wagner) Early. Graduate, 1939, Lebanon High School Marine Corp. Veteran of WW2 Plant manager and vice president, Lebanon Valley Offset, Annville, 32 years, retired 1982. Member, St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Member, Annville American Legion Home Association Member, Susquehanna Litho Club Member, Lebanon Navy Club Member, Lebanon Elks Member, Lebanon Country Club Charter member, Central PA Printing House Craftsmen President, Lebanon Rod & Gun Club. Survivors: Two nephews. A grandniece. Preceded in death by: Sister Christine M. Schultz Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 30, 2002 Arthur R. Fidler, age 72 b. Dec 23, 1930 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Marian M. (nee Stahl) Fidler, to whom he was married 52 years, Jun 10, 2002. S/o late Artie R. & Almeda B. (nee Wise) Fidler Graduate, Myerstown High School. School bus driver for Elco School District Worked for Grumbine's Campters, Myerstown Avid fisherman, enjoyed camping. Member, Rescue No. 4 Social Club Life member, Goodwill Fire Co., Myerstown Member, R Field & Stream, where he served on the board of directors for many years. Coached the BB Gun team. Survivors: Son Robert W., h/o Patricia Fidler, Lebanon Daughter Donna M., w/o Carl Tevalt, Lebanon Daughter Brenda L., w/o Elwood Kahl, Myerstown Daughter Carol M. Fidler, companion of Roy Matthew, Myerstown Five grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Burial: Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Dec 30, 2002 Lee A. Thomas, age 63 b. May 18, 1939 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 29, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Susan G. (nee Heatwole) Yountz Thomas s/o Della M. (nee Herr) Thomas, and the late Albert N. Thomas Graduate, 1959, Annville-Cleona High School Graduate, 1965, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, w/ a degree in chemistry Environmental compliance assessment specialist for the Dept of Military & Veterans Affairs at Fort Indiantown Gap. Served in the Army Member, Penbrook American Legion Member, AMVETS Post 0286, Harrisburg Survivors: Son Leighton A., h/o Cheryl Thomas, Eldersburg MD Brother Robert N. Thomas, Lebanon Brother Donald L. Thomas, Lebanon Brother Jack H. Thomas, Hershey Sister Doris Shull, Lindenwood NJ Sister Frances, w/o Roy B. Lucy Jr., Hummelstown Sister Virginia M., w/o William A. Bowman, Linglestown Sister Thelma A., w/o Robert B. Clark, Mechanicsburg Two grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. Dec 30, 2002 Bernice F. "Bernie" (nee Ensminger) Heisey, age 79 b. Feb 25, 1923 Mt. Aetna, PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late George R. "Bob" Heisey, who died Nov 10, 1993. D/o late Henry S. & Minnie (nee Schoener) Ensminger Retired factory worker, Winthrop, Myerstown Member, Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown Graduate, Myerstown High School Avid antique enthusiast who enjoyed player pianos. Survivors: Daughter Frances, Herb Dengler, Lebanon Daughter Gail, w/o George Gross, Altamalta FL Daughter Ann, w/o Robert Keller, Georgetown KY Son George H. Heisey, Greenbelt MD Sister Marion Reppert, Shillington Eight grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Elinore Ensminger Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. Dec 30, 2002 Howard C. Heagy, age 67 b. Mar 24, 1935 Bethel, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Celia M. (nee Wise) Heagy, w/ whom he celebrated 45 years, April 2002. S/o late Howard C. Sr. & Mabel (nee Henninger) Heagy Retired union carpenter for Local 287, Harrisburg Worked for Heagy Construction, N. Lebanon Twp. Graduate, Bethel High School Member, Altalaha Luther Church, Rehersburg, served on its council. Survivors: Son Allen L., h/o Robin Heagy, Lebanon Son Kevin S., Heagy, Hummesltown Daughter Donna L., w/o Dean Readler, Lebanon Sister Kathryn Reber, Bethel Sister Caroline, w/o Lynn Rissinger, Bethel Sister Ruth Brightbill, Lebanon Three grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Homer Heagy Sister Pearl Bender Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 30, 2002 Gloria F. (nee Snavely) Steckbeck, age 80 b. Jul 13, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o George E. Steckbeck, w/whom she would have celebrated 59 years, Jan 1, 2003 d/o late George & Bessie (nee Miller) Snavely employed 30 years as a legal secretary, for late attorney, Phil Davis, whose office is now known as Buzgon-Davis Law Office, Lebanon worshipped in the United Church of Christ. Survivors: Daughter Janet B. Cunningham, Lebanon One brother Six sisters Four grandchildren Five great-grandchildren Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. Dec 31, 2002 Norman R. "Bud" Talley, age 85 b. date not listed Elam, Delaware Co. PA d. Dec 25, 2002 Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Helen (nee Neff) Talley, who died in 1997. No parents listed. Accounting supervisor in finance dept, Sun Oil, Marcus Hook, for over 30 years., retired 1974. Wilmington, Delaware resident for 45 years, moved to Cornwall in 1986. Involved w/Masonic Order Member, DuPont Lodge 29, Wilmington DE A 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason Member, Nur Temple Shrine Member, Grand Lodge of Delaware Belonged, International Order of Job's Daughters. Longtime active member, Elam United Methodist Church, Glen Mills Most recently belonged, United Methodist Church of Good Shepherd, Lebanon Survivors: Son L. Thomas Talley, Coatesville Son David N. Talley, Concord Twp. Daughter Norma C. Day, Newark, DE Sister Frances DeBoard, Chadds Ford Sister Florence "Peggy" Stiffler, Claymont DE Seven grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Raymond "Dick" Talley Burial: Elam Methodist Cemetery, Elam, Delaware Co. PA Dec 31, 2002 Gene S. Minnich, age 74 b. Apr 3, 1928 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 30, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o June (nee Unger) Minnich, to whom he was married 52 years. S/o late John & Irma (nee Umbenhauer) Minnich Life member, and past fire chief, North End Fire Co., Pine Grove Self-employed independent miner Later an independent truck driver Army Air Force veteran WW2, served w/ 3450th Motor Vehicle Squadron & its Maintenance & Supply Group Received the WW2 Victory Medal. Survivors: Daughter Beverly Tobin, Pine Grove Brother Mark Minnich, Pine Grove Two grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Terry L. Minnich Sister Margaret Sholly Burial: Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Dec 31, 2002 Samuel A. Swoyer, age 84 b. Jun 5, 1918 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Marguerite E. "Margie" (nee Spangler) Swoyer, who died Aug 31, 2000. S/o late Samuel H. & Mary (nee Maus) Swoyer Navy veteran, WW2 Retired from Quaker in 1982. Worked at Wesi Markets in Lebanon Worked his way through the ranks to chief of the Citizens Fire Co., Avon, Oct 1961 Ð Dec 1977 In charge of the Salvation Army Canteen truck for more than 30 years. Attended Avon Zion United Methodist Church, Lebanon Member of numerous other organizations of area fire companies. Survivors: Son Edward Swoyer, Lebanon Daughter Denise M., w/o Arthur Walmer, Richland Sister Mary Christ, Palmyra Sister Kathryn Schubert, Lebanon Sister Dorothy Swoyer, Lebanon Brother Charles Swoyer, Lebanon Brother Thomas Swoyer, Lebanon Five grandchildren A great-grandchild Preceded in death by: Seven brothers and sisters. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 31, 2002 Dorothy E. (nee Wertz) Schwartz, age 81 b. Dec 3, 1921 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 30, 2001 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Irvin R. Schwartz, who died Sep 15, 1992. D/o late Charles R. & Grace L. (nee Koch) Wertz Graduate, Tremont Township High School. Last employed as a seamstress, Summit Station Manufacturing Member, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Ravine Survivors: Daughter Sharon Lehr, Pine Grove Daughter Penny Boran, Harrisburg Son Timothy Schwartz, Mt. Gretna Sister Ada Schneck, Pine Grove Four grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Violet Zimmerman Brother Donald Wertz Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 31, 2002 Dorothy E. (nee Warner) Swinesburg, age 87 b. Oct 23, 1915 Weatherly, Carbon Co. PA d. Dec 28, 2001 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William H. Swinesburg, who died May 16, 2001. D/o late Stephen & Sarah Jane (nee Kresge) Warner Homemaker Active member, Covenant United Methodist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Joyce B., w/o John F. Ceresini Sr., Lebanon Daughter Sylvia J., w/o Earl E. Hollinger Jr., Lebanon Daughter Cheryl M., w/o Ronald L. Williams, Lebanon Daughter Donna R. Goodman, Annville Seven grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Dec 31, 2002 Richard P. Bennetch, age 69 b. No 9, 1933 Lebanon County PA d. Dec 30, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Margaret "Peggy" (nee Kurtz) Bennetch s/o late David & Florence (nee Hostestter) Bennetch retired supervisor, working for 30 years at the former North American Refractories, Womelsdorf Air Force Veteran Member, First Christian Church, Richlands NC Involved as a volunteer in North Carolina with in an outreach program that served the homeless and the elderly. Survivors: Son Michael Bennetch, Richlands NC Daughter Kristin, w/o Kirk Young, Manheim Brother John Bennetch, Schaefferstown Brother Fred Bennetch, Marysville Brother Robert Bennetch, Hanover Brother George Bennetch, Cleona Six grandchildren A great-grandchildren Burial: no location is listed. Dec 31, 2002 Paul P. "Gripper" Paine, Sr., age 74 b. Jun 25, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec, 29, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Mary (nee Walker) Paine. S/o late George & Katherine (nee Miller) Paine. Graduate, 1946, Lebanon High School Retired firedriver for the city of Lebanon Retired carpet installer w/ Harry Weaver Army veteran of WW2 Served as staff sergeant. Life member, Lebanon VFW Life member, Liberty Fire Co. member, Friendship Fire Co. member, Lebanon Eagles member, Oriole Home Association member, Lincoln Republican and Maennerchor Club member, Lebanon Co. Volunteer Fireman's Association. Avid sports fan. Survivors: Son Paul P. Paine, Jr., Lebanon Son Thomas Paine,Lebanon Son William Paine, Lebanon Son Patrick Paine, Lebanon Daughter Donna, w/o John Guercio, Lebanon Brother George Paine, Lebanon Sister Phyllis Kopecky, Lebanon Sister Beverly Bricker, Lebanon Sister Kitty Lou Hauer, Arizona Two grandchildren Three great-grandchildren Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Daughter Mary Boyer Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA