Obits: Feb 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/ Last update: 04/14/2002 INDEX in order listed Feb 1, 2002 Sherry T. (nee Thierwechter) Rummel, 35 Feb 1, 2002 Roy F. Moyer, age 83 Feb 1, 2002 Margaret Y. (nee Yarnell) Groh, age 85 Feb 1, 2002 Wilmer Haas Jr., age 73 Feb 1, 2002 Carolyn J. (nee Miller) Carpenter, age 55 Feb 2, 2002 Richard J. Mariani, age 68 Feb 2, 2002 Roy S. Aungst, age 82 Feb 2, 2002 Glyn M. Hook, age 77 Feb 2, 2002 Millard C. Rasp, age 79 Feb 2, 2002 Dorothy B. (nee Bretzius) Miller, age 66 Feb 2, 2002 Viola E. Weaver, age 72 Feb 3, 2002 Joseph J. Marko, age 85 Feb 3, 2002 Annabel M. (nee Strickler) Moyer, age 76 Feb 4, 2002 Phares W. Sweigert, age 92 Feb 4, 2002 Allen R. Zeigler, age 68 Feb 4, 2002 Eugene H. Arnold, age 54 Feb 4, 2002 Lena M. (nee Moyer) Brandt, age 94 Feb 5, 2002 Mabel W. (nee Wolfe) Mader, age 92 Feb 5, 2002 Arbutus M. (nee Shifflett) Lefever, age 68 Feb 5, 2002 Henry Laudermilch, age 76 Feb 6, 2002 Leroy P. Marderness, age 69 Feb 6, 2002 Frank A. Tavani Sr., age 74 Feb 6, 2002 James B. Whisler, age 63 Feb 6, 2002 Mary "Kate" (nee Eichelberger) Anthony, age 81 Feb 6, 2002 Elmer M. Bashore, age 95 Feb 7, 2002 Edna M. (nee Rhinier) Brendle, age 77 Feb 7, 2002 F. Gordon Kenney, age 75 Feb 7, 2002 Jerome H. Miller, age 63 Feb 7, 2002 Arbutus M. Shifflett, age 68 Feb 8, 2002 Anita K. (nee Loose) Long, age 75 Feb 8, 2002 Nell M. (nee Sudduth) Miller, age 96 Feb 8, 2002 Aletha A. (nee Hockenberry) Neidigh, age 88 Feb 8, 2002 Stewart P. Wolfe, age 91 Feb 8, 2002 Arthur R. Zimmerman, age 91 Feb 8, 2002 Henry M. Weaver, age 70 Feb 9, 2002 Muriel T. (nee Titus) Stewart, age 86 Feb 9, 2002 Evelyn L. (nee Krotser) Lingle, age 81 Feb 9, 2002 Jean Ellen McKeag, age 86 Feb 10, 2002 Dorothy (nee Lehman) Beam, age 85 Feb 10, 2002 Sadie W. (nee Wilson) Ostrow, age 93 Feb 10, 2002 Almeda Jean (nee Asper) Graby, age 72 Feb 11, 2002 Kenneth F. Stoessel, age 79 Feb 11, 2002 Martha E. (nee Heagy) Howard, age 79 Feb 11, 2002 June (nee Keena) Granadas Ruhle, age 69 Feb 11, 2002 Marie K. (nee Kreitz) Leininger, age 80 Feb 11, 2002 Steven S. Billman, age 44 Feb 11, 2002 Harman S. Huffman, age 75 Feb 11, 2002 Sadie W. (nee Wilson) Ostrow, age 93 Feb 11, 2002 Reba I. (nee Seiger) Aungst, age 74 Feb 12, 2002 James Scott Jenckes, age 66 Feb 12, 2002 J. Robert Ruhl Sr., age 71 Feb 12, 2002 June (nee Keena) Granadas Ruhle, age 69 Feb 12, 2002 Marlene C. (nee Wise) Bohr, age 69 Feb 12, 2002 June E. (nee Hollinger) Meck, age 81 Feb 12, 2002 William R. "Buster" Barlette Sr, age 70 Feb 12, 2002 Stella E. (nee Engle) Miller, age 73 Feb 12, 2002 Derrick N. Stauffer, age 21 Feb 12, 2002 Dorothy A. (nee Zohn) Arnold, age 88 Feb 13, 2002 Pauline M. (nee Yerger) Blouch, age 93 Feb 13, 2002 Guy V. Baseshore, age 85 Feb 13, 2002 Alexander Turner, stillborn infant Feb 13, 2002 Margaret R. (nee Rule) Leonard, age 93 Feb 14, 2002 Elizabeth C. (nee Folk) Clark, age 76 Feb 14, 2002 Thomas C. "Cakey" Brown, age 78 Feb 15, 2002 Richard C. Bean Sr., age 71 Feb 15, 2002 Rose Marie (nee Lechner) Potts, age 58 Feb 15, 2002 Lloyd W. Martin, age 81 Feb 15, 2002 Pauline M. (nee Weaver) Bensing, age 82 Feb 15, 2002 Mary E. (nee Foster) Bleistein, age 81 Feb 15, 2002 Harvey W. Martin, age 86 Feb 15, 2002 Reba A. (nee Hartzell) Frantz, age 85 Feb 15, 2002 Robert W. Robb, age 55 Feb 16, 2002 Mary A. (nee Hummer) Howard, age 93 Feb 16, 2002 Lloyd M. Martin, age 81 Feb 16, 2002 Mary E. (nee Foster) Bleistein, age 81 Feb 16, 2002 Reba A. (nee Hartzell) Frantz, age 85 Feb 16, 2002 Frances C. (nee Masemore) Fanovic, age 82 Feb 16, 2002 Leroy Irvin "Tex" Leininger, age 69 Feb 16, 2002 Harvey W. Martin, age 86 Feb 16, 2002 Margaret F. (nee Foltz) Kimmel, age 97 Feb 16, 2002 Anna E. (nee Roth) Wagaman, age 75 Feb 17, 2002 Mary A. (nee Hummer) Howard, age 93 Feb 17, 2002 Robert D. Hollyday, age 76 Feb 17, 2002 Paul W. Early, age 83 Feb 18, 2002 Clarence E. Keller Jr. age 83 Feb 18, 2002 Martha K. (nee Shenk) Oberholtzer, age 92 Feb 19, 2002 Betty H. (nee Hendricks) Lex, age 73 Feb 19, 2002 David A. Albert, age 77 Feb 19, 2002 Paul C. Mohn, age 55 Feb 19, 2002 Walter M. Sears, age 92 Feb 19, 2002 Sara A. Hawkins, age 80 Feb 19, 2002 Cleveland F. "Batch" Zerbe, age 74 Feb 19, 2002 Ray A. Emerick, age 72 Feb 19, 2002 Jane B. (nee Boltz) Risser, age 78 Feb 19, 2002 Edith W. Kern, age 94 Feb 20, 2002 Dominick J. Mulhern, age 87 Feb 20, 2002 Leroy Irvin "Tex" Leininger, age 69 Feb 20, 2002 Florence E. (Shirey) Rhodes, age 63 Feb 20, 2002 Jane (nee Boltz) Risser, age 78 Feb 20, 2002 Bruce L. Arndt Sr., age 85 Feb 22, 2002 Doris E. (nee Rhoads) Stickler, age 62 Feb 21, 2002 Anna M. (nee Burns) Saufley, age 82 Feb 21, 2002 Martha N. (nee Greenawalt) Heverling, age 94 Feb 21, 2002 Margaret R. "Peg" (nee Reilly) Zerbe, age 90 Feb 21, 2002 Janet K. (nee Kraft) Biffart, age 85 Feb 21, 2002 Janie S. (nee Fehr) Ream, age 54 Feb 22, 2002 Anna M. (nee Whitmoyer ) Patrick, age 76 Feb 22, 2002 Martha C. (nee Evans) Wargo, age 87 Feb 22, 2002 Loretta J. (nee Baylor) Breniser, age 70 Feb 22, 2002 Jean C. (nee Breitenbach) Eslinger, age 69 Feb 23, 2002 Martha C. (nee Evans) Wargo, age 87 Feb 23, 2002 Grace (nee Krall) Seibert, age 79 Feb 23, 2002 Lucille J. Park, age 85 Feb 23, 2002 William R. Reightler, age 46 Feb 23, 2002 Evangeline F. (nee Keyton) Hopkins, age 93 Feb 23, 2002 James L. Alloway II, age 40 Feb 24, 2002 Joanna M. (nee Dellinger) Weary, age 93 Feb 24, 2002 Marion P. (nee Sweigert) Swanger, age 82 Feb 24, 2002 Robert H. Mountz Sr., age 85 Feb 24, 2002 Joseph J. Memmi, age 86 Feb 24, 2002 Miriam Ann (nee Mickle) Scheible, age 92 Feb 25, 2002 James M. Stutzman, age 48 Feb 25, 2002 Charles W. Steckbeck, age 68 Feb 25, 2002 Nicholas C. "Papa Nick" Paporiella, age 84 Feb 25, 2002 Ivan H. High, age 81 Feb 25, 2002 Sterling C. Hostetter, age 88 Feb 26, 2002 Freda L. (nee Miller) McCaffery, age 81 Feb 26, 2002 Stewart W. Zerbe, Sr., age 75 Feb 26, 2002 Rev. Norman William Patrick, age 93 Feb 26, 2002 Cheryl C. (nee Long) Bohart, age 44 Feb 26, 2002 John K. Bomberger, age 87 Feb 26, 2002 Irene D. (nee Daub) Minnich, age 89 Feb 26, 2002 Esther E. (nee Shepler) Weible, age 95 Feb 26, 2002 Jack F. Leibich, age 51 Feb 26, 2002 Boulton H. "Pete" Gelston, age 83 Feb 27, 2002 Mary E. (nee Rittle) Troutman, age 58 Feb 27, 2002 Alberta E. (nee West) Singer, age 87 Feb 27, 2002 Richard A. Adair, age 59 Feb 27, 2002 Edwin M. Reed, age 72 Feb 27, 2002 Michael Karpew, age 79 Feb 27, 2002 Patricia D. Long, age 60 Feb 27, 2002 Oscar David Leon, age 13 Feb 28, 2002 Josephine M. Demmy, age 99 Feb 28, 2002 David Tyler Ebling, age 7 Feb 28, 2002 Miriam B. (nee Burchell) Taylor, age 90 Feb 28, 2002 Robert I. Rudy, age 71 Feb 28, 2002 Elizabeth Anne (nee Shipe) Kuser, age 54 Feb 1, 2002 Sherry T. (nee Thierwechter) Rummel, 35 b. Oct 20, 1966 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 27, 2002 Winston-Salem, NC w/o Gary L. Rummel Jr., to whom she was married 14 years in May 2001 d/o Gary, h/o Debra Thierwechter d/o Nancy Cheatham, Mocksville, NC Employed by B & H Beauty Supply Survivors: Step-brother Shannon Cheatham, Lebanon Step-sister Agnel Cheatham, Lebanon Step-sister Susan Young, Lebanon Grandmother Rosemary Thierwechter Grandfather Richard Thierwechter Burial: Rowan Memorial Parkin North Carolina Feb 1, 2002 Roy F. Moyer, age 83 b. Feb 11, 1918 East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. d. Jan 31, 2002 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Dorothy E. (nee Wolfe) Moyer s/o late John & Salinda (nee Showers) Moyer Retired dairy farmer. Owning and operating a farm in Swatara Township. Attended Jonestown Bible Church Member, PA Farmer's Association Enjoyed gardening. Survivors: Son Roy E., h/o Rebecca Moyer, Jonestown Daughter Dora Jean, w/o Paul Brown, Leck Kill, Northumberland Co. Daughter Margaret, w/o Glenn Rudy, Jonestown Daughter June L., w/o David Heagy, South Annville Daughter Alma M., w/o Robert George, Palmyra Daughter Sharlee M., w/o Richard Grzybowski, Palmyra Friend Hilda Barnhart, Lebanon 15 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Paul, William, Allen, John and Samuel Moyer Sisters Florence Brandt, Lizzie Reigel, Myrtle Arnold & Hannah Blauch Burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 1, 2002 Margaret Y. (nee Yarnell) Groh, age 85 b. Oct 11, 1916 Wilkes-Barre, PA d. Jan 30, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Fred S. Groh d/o late Bruce & Myrna Yarnell Retired manager of Sunset Grocery, Lebanon Member, Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Elizabeth, w/o David M. Steckbeck, Lebanon 4 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren burial: Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 1, 2002 Wilmer Haas Jr., age 73 b. May 19, 1928 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 31, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Shirley (nee Young) Haas. S/o Florence (nee Wagner) Haas Arnold and the later Wilmer Haas Sr. Retired employee of Bethlehem Steel, working in the mines at Morgantown Retired in 1989 from the Lebanon County Prison after 14 years employement. He was employed as a crossing guard at 8th and Guilford Streets in Lebanon for 5 years. Employed by Weis markets for 5 years. Survivors: Daughter Kathleen, w/o Charels Brandt, Jr, Lebanon Daughter Donna Haas, Lebanon Daughter Florence, w/o Edwin Ruiz, Lebanon Daughter Jacklyn Haas, Lebanon Son Charles Haas, Middletown Brother Robert, h/o Josephine Haas, Lebanon 8 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, N. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 1, 2002 Carolyn J. (nee Miller) Carpenter, age 55 b. Oct 27, 1946 Lewistown, PA d. Jan 30, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Frederick G. Carpenter, w/whom she celebrated 26yrs on March 1, 2001 d/o Arlene, w/o Donald K. Shupp and the late John E. Miller customer representative for Comcast Cable co., Lebanon member, Kochenderfer United Methodist Church, Lebanon , its prayer group Enjoying making crafts. Survivors: Son Jonnie L. Neidig, Myerstown Son Craig M., h/o Heather Carpenter, Reading Son Brian Sean, h/o Jennifer Carpenter, Lebanon Brother Gary L. Miller, Lebanon 2 grandchildren burial: Kochenderfer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 2, 2002 Richard J. Mariani, age 68 b. Sep 27, 1933 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 31, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Carolyn M. (nee Tompkins) Mariani s/o late Nazareth & Maria (nee DeAngelis) Mariani Retired from Butler Mfg Member, St Paul the Apostle Church, Annville Member, Annville American Legion Member, Myerstown VFW Member, Jonestown Perseverance Fire Co. Survivors: Sister Anna Balaster, Annville Sister Helen Zengerle, Annville Sister Evelyn Lear, Lancaster Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, North Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 2, 2002 Roy S. Aungst, age 82 b. Oct 27, 1919 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 31, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o late Grace M. (nee Rupp) Aungst. S/o late Milton & Minnie (nee Hehn) Aungst Retired from the Lebanon Steel Foundry. WW2 Army Veteran, he was a sharpshooter who received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the WW2 Victory Medal. 1936 Graduate of Pine Grove H.S. Life member, Pine Grove VFW Post 54 year member, Pine Grove American Legion Post. Survivors: Son Ashley T. Aungst, Pine Grove Son Bruce Aungst, Newark, DE Daughter Joan McHenry, Virginia Beach Daughter Rosalie Miller, SanAntonio, TX Daughter Amber Souder, St. Clair Daughter Holly Wright, Auburn 20 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers John Smith and Mark Aungst Sisters Rena Owens, Dorothy Aunst, Grace Elliot and Verna Shollenberger Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove Feb 2, 2002 Glyn M. Hook, age 77 b. date not listed Marion Township, Berks Co. PA d. Jan 31, 2002 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o late Verna M. (nee Leininger) Hook s/o late Maynard L. & Love J. (nee Hockman) Hook Retired dairy farmer Member, St. Daniel's Lutheran Church, Robesonia Survivors: Son Larry L. Hook, Robesonia Daughter Sandra Brown, Newmanstown Daughter Linda M. Keener, Robesonia Daughter Shirley Zerbe, North Heidelberg Twp. Daughter Judy Wenrich, North Heidelberg Twp. Brother McCullough W. Hook, Marion Twp. Sister Janet Gechter, Reading Friend Gladys Keindard Conrad, with whom he lived 12 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren burial: Heidelberg Cemetery, Berks Co. PA Feb 2, 2002 Millard C. Rasp, age 79 b. Sep 13, 1922 North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 1, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late John R. & Mary (nee Miller) Rasp Retired from Palmyra Middle School. Survivors: Brother Clifford Rasp, Annville Sister Bernice G. Johnson, Hummelstown Sister Mildred B. Stock, duncannon Sister Mary Jane Nye, Annville 9 nieces and 3 nephews burial: North Bellegrove Cemetery, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 2, 2002 Dorothy B. (nee Bretzius) Miller, age 66 b. Apr 27, 1935 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 30, 2002 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o Roland L. Miller, to whom she had been married 48 years d/o late Harold H. & Merle M. (nee Dodds) Bretzius. 1953 Graduate of Tremont H. S. Member, Salem U. C. C., Donaldson Survivors: Daughter Barbara Luckenbill, Pine Grove Daughter Jane Miller, Pine Grove Son Roland L. Miller II, Pine Grove 4 granddaughters 1 great-grandchild burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp. Lebanon Co., PA Feb 2, 2002 Viola E. Weaver, age 72 b. Sep 16, 1929 Millcreek Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 31, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Abraham G. & Lillie (nee Royer) Weaver Retired from Verdelli Farms, Harrisburg Member, Palmyra Church of the Brethren Life member, PA Women's Christian Temperance Union Survivors: Sister Pauline E. Schauer, Batavia, OH Sister Ruth S. Cutman, Annville Sister Louella W. Fortna, Denver, PA Brother John L. Weaver, Lebanon Brother Mark A. Weaver, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Sisters Mabel Kohr, Anna Kohr, Amy Kohr, Mae Greiner and Verna Bashore. Burial: Heidelberg Twp. Cemetery, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 3, 2002 Joseph J. Marko, age 85 b. May 28, 1916 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 2, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o Caroline L. (nee Dunten) Marko s/o late Timothy & Cecilia Marko Retired employee of Bayer Corp. Lebanon Member, St. Benedict, the Abbot church Army veteran WW2 Enjoyed creating wooden crafts. Survivors: Son Joseph S., h/o Karen Marko, Lebanon Son Robert T., h/o Gloria Marko, Lebanon Daughter Joanne M., w/o Vernon Ditzler, Lebanon Brother John Marko, Lebanon Brother Michael Marko, Lebanon Brother Stephen Marko, Lebanon Brother Anthony Marko, Myerstown Sister Mary Massar, Lebanon 5 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Rudolph and Frank Marko Sister Stella Myers Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 3, 2002 Annabel M. (nee Strickler) Moyer, age 76 b. Nov 25, 1925 Womelsdorf, Berks Co PA d. Feb 2, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Elmer L. Moyer, w/whom she celebrated 56 years, on Nov 3, 2001. d/o late Ralph W. & Elsie F. (nee Beidler) Strickler Member, Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf 1943 Graduate of Womelsdorf H. S. Enjoyed watching TV, the Philadelphia Eagles and 76ers. Survivors: Brother: John B. Strickler, Wernersville Brother: William R. Strickler, Bernville Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother: R. Frank Strickler, who died in 1988. burial: Womelsdorf Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co PA Feb 4, 2002 Phares W. Sweigert, age 92 b. date not listed Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Feb 2, 2002 Akron, Lancaster Co. PA s/o late Franklin & Mabel L. (nee Wheelock) Sweigert Peace-time veteran, having played in the Army Band. Avid musician, he played saxophone and enjoyed band music most of his life. Worked as a slot repairman in Las Vegas, NV Worked as a truck driver for Jarvis Trucking. Survivors: Daughter Rhoda, w/o Emil Uibel, Finksburg, MD Sister June Sweigert, Anderson, CA Sister Flora Sweigert, Akron, PA Sister Hope Masker, Salem VA Sister Grace, w/o John H. Gangaway, Denver PA 4 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren burial: Muddy Creek Cemetery, East Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Feb 4, 2002 Allen R. Zeigler, age 68 b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 31, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o late Treva Jane (nee Stauffer) Zeigler, who died Jun 23, 1999 s/o late Casper Clark & Esther Helen (nee Ross) Zeigler 1952 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. 22 year veteran of the Navy, retiring as a chief petty officer in 1974 after servicing in the Vietnam War. Worked as a systems analyst & developer for PRC Realty Systems Inc. for 13 yrs, first in Lancaster and then in Phoenix AZ Member, Artesian Order of Mutual Protection Assembly 27, Lancaster Member, Community United Methodist Church, Lancaster Survivors: Daughter LuAnn, w/o Craig Schultz, Sherman, IL Brother Eugene, h/o Grace Zeigler, Elverson Brother Casper Zeigler, Philadelphia Sister Nancy, w/o Melvin Houtz, Lebanon Sister Susie, w/o Jim Shott, Lebanon 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Ray E. "Rusty" Zeigler in 1989 and Allen R. "Bobby" Zeigler Jr. in 1959 Sister Patricia Shutter Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA Feb 4, 2002 Eugene H. Arnold, age 54 b. Jun 8, 1947 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 2, 2002 Lebanon, PA s/o late Ralph J. & Elizabeth (nee Arnold) Arnold Employee of Comcast Cable Co, Lebanon Army veteran of Vietnam War. Member, Lebanon VFW Member, Navy Club, Lebanon Member, Rescue Fire Co., Lebanon Member, American Legion, Lebanon Member, Neversink Fire Co. Member, Maenerchor Club Member, R Field & Streem 1965 Graduate of Lebanon Catholic H. S. Loved fishing and boating. Survivors: Companion Linda Heilman, Lebanon Brother Joseph Arnold, Cleona Brother Richard J. Arnold, Palmyra Brother George Arnold, Lebanon Brother Stephen Arnold, Lebanon Brother Vincent Arnold, Mertztown Sister Margaret, w/o Andrew Kirkessner, Lebanon Sister Marie, w/o James Putt, Lebanon Sister Arlene Arnold, Lebanon Sister Barbara, w/o Michael Rhoad, Lebanon Many nieces and nephews burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp. Lebanon Co., PA Feb 4, 2002 Lena M. (nee Moyer) Brandt, age 94 b. Feb 26, 1907 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 3, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Abram F. Brandt, who died Dec 30, 1978 d/o late Andrew & Katie (nee Houser) Moyer Retired sewing machine operator from Bannon Mills, Lebanon Also worked for susan Garment Co, Lebanon Member, Women's Christian Temperance Union Worshipped in the Protestant Faith Enjoyed crocheting, sewing and baking. Survivors: Daughter Arlene L. Brandt, Lebanon Daughter Beth E., w/o Ronald Weirauch, Lebanon Daughter Marty E., w/o Jerry Urhrich, Palmyra Daughter Lucy E., w/o Robert Kreider, Lebanon Son Earl M., h/o Shirley Brandt, Myerstown Son Abram F. Jr., h/o Margaret Brandt, Hershey Son Raymond U. Brandt, Palmyra Son Lloyd R., h/o Lori Brandt, Lebanon Son Mark S., h/o Patricia Brandt, Pine Grove Step-dau Verna M. Brandt, Annville Step-dau Erma Kline, Palmyra 22 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Arthur Brandt Brother Erwin H. Moyer Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 5, 2002 Mabel W. (nee Wolfe) Mader, age 92 b. Sep 17, 1909 Richland, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 4, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late S. Austin Mader, who died Feb 1, 1972 d/o late Paul & Matilda (nee Forry) Mader Owned and operated Mader's Beauty Shop in Myerstown for 37 years, retired in 1972 Member, Tulpehocken United Church of Christ, Richland Served on the banquet committee of the church guild for many years. Enjoyed quilting. Survivors: Daughter Loretta, w/o Ernest Firestine, Myerstonw Son Glenn Mader, Myerstown 8 grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Daughter Doris Schott Several siblings burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 5, 2002 Arbutus M. (nee Shifflett) Lefever, age 68 b. May 20, 1933 Crozet, VA d. Feb 3, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Paul E. Lefever d/o late John Shifflett & Melinda (nee Via) Shifflett Hostetter Homemaker Survivors: Son Dean, h/o Nicole Lefever, Campbelltown Son Douglas, h/o Beth Lefever, Palmyra Daughter Debra M. Lefever, Palmyra Daughter Brenda L., w/o Michael Oves, Lebanon Daughter Denise A., w/o Brent Wealand, Annville Sister Barbara Casner, Millersburg Sister Shirley Daniels, Lebanon Sister Thelma Dennis, Elizabethtown Brother Daniel Hostetter, Lawn Brother Frank Hostetter, Middletown Brother Ronald Hostetter, Middletown Brother Richard Hostetter, Campbelltown 10 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild Preceded in death by: Daughter Paula Lynne Lefever Brother John E. Shifflett buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 5, 2002 Henry Laudermilch, age 76 b. Jul 22 1925 Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 4, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Nancy E. (nee Struphar) Laudermilch s/o late Henry & Irene (nee Miller) Laudermilch Veteran of WW2, he served in the invasion of Normandy & the Battle of the Bulge, receiving A Bronze Star and the WW2 Victory Medal. Retired Miner of Bethlehem Cornwall Ore Mines in 1972 Worked 13 years as a press operator for San Giogio. Attended Annville United Christian Church Survivors: Son Terrence S. Laudermilch, Annville Son David K. Laudermilch, Lebanon Sister Velma, w/o Kenneth Grimm, Lake Hurst NJ burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 6, 2002 Leroy P. Marderness, age 69 b. Sep 8, 1932 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 4, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Doris (nee Kline) Marderness s/o late Thomas C. & Olive O. (nee Oberly) Marderness Retired employee working for 27 years at the Lebanon VA Medical Center Member, Lebanon American Legion Member, Lebanon VFW Survivors: Son Leroy Marderness Jr., Myerstown Brother Luke Marderness, Newmanstown Sister Ruth Ann, w/o Edwin Sechrist, Schaefferstown Sister Joyce, w/o Jonas Sechrist, Lebanon 3 grandsons burial: Millbach Community Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 6, 2002 Frank A. Tavani Sr., age 74 b. Mar 29, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 4, 2002 Lebanon PA s/o late Ralph J. & Settimia M. (nee DeCarlo) Tavani supervisor at Quaker Alloy Co., Myerstown for 35 years, retiring in 1989 Member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Frank A. Jr., h/o Agnes Tavani, Easton Daughter Rose M. Nissley, Annville Sister Ida, w/o Alex Hawryluk, Lebanon Sister Helen Collura, Palmyra Sister Mary Ann Angelo, Annville 6 grandchildren 1 great-granddaughter several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Joseph Tavani Sisters Gilda Tabor and Eleanor Segneri Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 6, 2002 James B. Whisler, age 63 b. Apr 11, 1938 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 4, 2002 Vineland, New Jersey h/o Mary (nee Lorman) Whisler s/o late Paul & Pearl Whisler retired employee of the Vineland Board of Education Survivors: Son Randy Whisler, Vineland, NJ Daughter Debbie Riess, Vineland, NJ Daughter Bonnie Vandall, Vineland NJ Son Rodney Whisler, Vineland NJ Son David Zulker, Vineland NJ Son Jimmy Zulker, Vineland NJ Daughter Debbie Alfieri, Vineland NJ Daughter Denise Henderson, Vineland NJ Brother William Whisler, California Brother Darly Whisler, Lebanon Sister Shirley McDonaldson, Lebanon 12 grandchildren a nephew Cremation & burial: Laurel Lawn Cemetery, Bridgeton, NJ Feb 6, 2002 Mary "Kate" (nee Eichelberger) Anthony, age 81 b. date not listed Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 4, 2002 Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. PA d/o late Bruce S. & Laura Mae (nee Comfort) Eichelberger Retired from the former Metz & Sons in Camp Hill Member, St. Theresa's Catholic Church, New Cumberland Survivors: Daughter Elizabeth Sommer, Marysville Daughter Donna Kmiecinski, Lebanon Daughter Mary K. Anthony, New Cumberland Son Thomas L. Whalen, Fresco, TX Son James E. Whalen, Camp Hill Son Donald W. Anthony Jr. Hummelstown Son John R. Anthony, East Waterford Sister Salley Krecker, Duncannon Sister Dorothy Walsh, Port Charlotte , FL 15 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Mabel J. Speck Burial: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, PA Feb 6, 2002 Elmer M. Bashore, age 95 b. Jul 4, 1906 Bethel, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 5, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Laura R. (nee Balsbaugh) Bashore s/o late Elmer & Emma (nee Meyer) Bashore self-employed farmer for 60 years, retiring in 1989 Bus driver for 42 years in the Tulpehocken School District Member, Little Swatara Church of the Brethren, Bethel Survivors: Son Harold E. Bashore, Bethel Son Kenneth A. Bashore, Los Angles, CA Daughter Barbara A. Smith, Bethel Daughter Rita I. Soliday, Bethel Daughter Joyce L. Deisemann, Shartlesville Brother Lloyd Bashore, Myerstown Brother Homer Bashore, Fredericksburg Sister Emma Bennett, Bethel 10 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Grandson Jeffrey W. Bashore, who died in 1995 Burial: Frystown Cemetery, Frystown, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 7, 2002 Edna M. (nee Rhinier) Brendle, age 77 b. Feb 3, 1925 Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 5, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Lester G. Brendle d/o late Lloyd H. & Edna (nee Mylin) Rhinier a homemaker. Avid sewer and loved to cook. Graduate of Manor H. S. (Penn Manor) Member, First Evangelical Congregational Church, Palmyra Member, Palmyra Senior Citizens Survivors: Son Karl D. Brendle, Falls Church, VA Daughter Joyce A., w/o Dahl F. Krow, Palmyra Brother Lloyd Rhinier, Neffsville Brother Ned Rhinier, Fort Worth TX Brother Rodney Rhinier, Houston TX Sister Helen Voytik, Hershey burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp. Lebanon Co., PA Feb 7, 2002 F. Gordon Kenney, age 75 b. Dec 17, 1926 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 5, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Nancy (nee Gassert) Kenney, who died in June 1991 s/o late Fred E. & Dorothy M. (nee Miller) Keeney WW2 Sergeant in the Army. Retired 18 years of service from the former Lebanon Steel Foundry as a stack-up closer Survivors: Daughter Donna Lynn Becker, Lebanon Daughter Kim M., w/o John Snyder, Lebanon Son Gordon D., h/o Charlene Keeney, Mt. Gretna Daughter Debra M., w/o cliff Ainsworth Jr., Hershey Son Brian S., h/o Beth Kenney, Cornwall Brother Bruce Keeney, Jonestown Sister Mary Lou Atkins, Tempe AZ Sister Joyce Farr, Middletown 6 grandchildren a great-grandchild Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 7, 2002 Jerome H. Miller, age 63 b. Aug 16, 1938 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 4, 2002 Lebanon PA s/o late Charles G. & Caroline R. (nee Arnold) Miller Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Graduate of Millersville University Worked for the Commonwealth of PA Navy Veteran Served in the Navy Reserves for four years. Boy Scout Leader Member, St. Cecilia Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Heather, w/o Eric Snyder, Mifflinburg Daughter Carolyn, w/o Frank Brown, Lebanon Son John, h/o Cheryl Miller, Charlestown SC Son Paul Miller, Irving, TX Sister Sr. Justina Marie Miller, Medford, NJ Sister Cecilia Rumpf, Lebanon Sister Helen Bonner, Lebanon Sister Justina Burkholder, Lebanon Sister Irene McKenzie, Lebanon Sister Louise Kreiser, Williamstown, NJ Brother Joseph Miller, Lebanon 7 grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother John Miller Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, No. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 7, 2002 Arbutus M. Shifflett, age 68 b. May 20, 1933 Crozet, Virginia d. Feb 3, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Paul H. Lefever d/o late John Shifflett & Melinda (nee Via) Shifflett Hostetter Homemaker. Survivors: Son Dean, h/o Nicole Lefever, Campbelltown Son Douglas, h/o Beth Lefever, Palmyra Daughter Debra M. Lefever, Palmyra Daughter Brenda L., w/o Michael Oves, Leanon Daughter Denise A., w/o Brent Wealand, Annville Sister Barbara Casner, Millersburg Sister Shirley Daniels, Lebanon Sister Thelma Dennis, Elizabethtown Brother Daniel Hostetter, Lawn Brother Frank Hostetter, Middletown Brother Ronald Hostetter, Middletown Brother Walter Hostetter Jr., Middletown Brother Richard Hostetter, Campbelltown 10 grandchildren a great-grandchild Preceded in death by: Daughter Paula Lynne Lefever Brother John E. Shifflett buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 8, 2002 Anita K. (nee Loose) Long, age 75 b. date not provided Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 5, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o Dunn G. Long, with whom she celebrated 22years in June 2001. W/o late Herbert Obetz, who died in 1969 D/o late Nevin A.J. & Irene (nee Koons) Loose Graduate of Hempfield H. S. Retired from Millersville University in 1987, where she had been employed as a secretary to the Vice president. Attended Calvary Church, where she was a greeter, assisted in the nursery, and was a former choir member, coordinator of the Friendship Bible study and a volunteer w/Fairth Venture Visuals in Akron. Survivors: Daughter Dorothy A. duPlanti, w/o Keith Plunkett, Lake Havasu City, AZ Daughter Linda E. duPlanti, w/o James D. Brubaker, Littiz Daughter Kathleen I. duPlanti, Lancaster Daughter Nadine E. duPlanti, w/o Kenneth L. Welk, Georgetown Daughter Francine A. duPlanti Fales, Harrisburg Step-son Joseph E. Long, East Petersburg Brother James A., h/o Joan Loose, Kentucky Brother Anson E., h/o Jackie Loose, East Petersburg Brother Ned, h/o Sylvia Loose, Mt. Joy Sister Carolyn M. Musser, Mt. Joy Sister Marion Buchanan, Clay 6 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren burial: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster co. PA Feb 8, 2002 Nell M. (nee Sudduth) Miller, age 96 b. Aug 20, 1905 Wichita, Kansas d. Feb 5, 2002 North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Henry L. Miller, who died Feb 10, 1983. D/o late James W. & Ermina Belle (nee Roberts) Sudduth Retired secretary after 18 years at the former Hershey Estates under Vice President James Bobb. Member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Its Women's Group Lifetime member, Palmyra Chapter 402 Order of the Easter Star Enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and traveling. Survivors: Daughter Betty, w/o retired Air Force Lt. Col. Robert H. White, Wichita Falls, TX 5 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 8, 2002 Aletha A. (nee Hockenberry) Neidigh, age 88 b. May 25, 1913 East Waterford, PA d. Feb 6, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late James M. Neidigh Sr. d/o late Marshall & Anna (nee College) Hockenberry former employee of the food service dept of Milton S. Hershey School Attended mt. Pleasant Church in Mt. Joy Enjoyed collecting buttons and postcards Survivors: Son James M. Neidigh Jr., Hummelstown Daughter Patricia Rogers, Hummelstown Companion Jake Ruhl, Hershey 5 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded by: Sisters Alice Fox and Elizabeth Moreland Brother Paul Hockenberry Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Feb 8, 2002 Stewart P. Wolfe, age 91 b. Jan 26, 1911 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Feb 7, 2002 Reading, Berks Co. PA s/o late Scott & Ellen M. (nee Kutz) Wolfe Member, First Church of Brethren in Wyomissing Employed as a production engineer for 43 years at Rockwell International Survivors: Companion Bertha Zerby, Shillington Sister Emma M. Miller, Pine Grove Nieces and nephews Burial: Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Feb 8, 2002 Arthur R. Zimmerman, age 91 b. Jul 29, 1910 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co PA d. Feb 3, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late H. Marie (nee Swinehart) Zimmerman, who died Feb 15, 1992 s/o late Arthur M. Zimmerman (no mother's name listed) 1928 Graduate Kutztown H. S. Director of production at Kutztown Publishing Co. for 42 years. Survivors: Daughter Dona L. Wohlert, Branford, CT Daughter Molly B. Gearhart, Cleveland Hts, OH Brother Gene Zimmerman, Sequim, Washington 2 grandchildren burial: no burial location listed. Feb 8, 2002 Henry M. Weaver, age 70 b. Jan 29, 1932 Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 6, 2002 Pine Grove Twp., Schuylkill Co. PA (auto accident) h/o 29 years, Esther (nee Stauffer) Weaver, Robesonia s/o late Daniel & Lizzie Weaver Retired farmer Employed part-time at the Dutch Way Farm Market, Myerstown Member & minister of Bernville Mennonite Church Survivors: Son Clifford L. Weaver, Waterloo NY Son Marvin L. Weaver, Anna IL Daughter Slyvia Weaver, Robesonia Daughter Charlene Weaver, Robesonia Daughter Geraldine Weaver, Guatemala Daughter Jane Weaver, Guatemala Daughter Marcia, w/o Michael Martin, Washington Boro Brother Martin Weaver, Robesonia Sister Ruth, w/o Ira Landis, Manheim Sister Naomi Weaver, Kirkwood Sister Esther Weaver, Ephrata Sister Anna Mae Weaver, Ephrata Sister Martha, w/o Ray Hoover, Eat Earl Sister Betty, w/o James Martin, Mohnton 23 grandchildren burial: Bernville Mennonite Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks Co. PA Feb 9, 2002 Muriel T. (nee Titus) Stewart, age 86 b. Jun 14, 1915 Woodstock, Maine d. Feb 6, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Rev. Kenneth C. Stewart d/o late Leroy & Eva (nee Andrews) Titus 1938 Graduate of Gordon College, Boston Received an associate's degree in Christian Education from the Presbyterian Church USA She and her late husband served churches in Mechanicsburg, Broomall, Ardmore, PA; Lincoln, Nebraska and New York City. Survivors: Son Rev. Gordon C., h/o Kay Stewart, Minnetonka, Minnesota Son Donald K., h/o Bonnie Stewart, Paducah, KY Son Rev. Robert A., h/o Janice Stewart, Reading Sister Gertrude T. Carroll, Greensboro NC Brother Elwood A. Titus, Norway, Maine Brother John A. Titus, Norway, Maine Brother Roy M. Titus, Englewood, FL 6 grandchildren 1 great-grandson Preceded in death by: Grandson Christopher Stewart buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 9, 2002 Evelyn L. (nee Krotser) Lingle, age 81 b. Jul 15, 1920 Millersburg, PA d. Feb 8, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Frank B. Lingle d/o late William & Carrie (nee Teahl) Krotser Retired from Hershey Medical Center. Member, Palmyra Senior Center Crossword puzzles and mystery novels. Survivors: Son David F. Lingle, Annville Son Carl N. Lingle, Annville Son Paul R. Lingle, Mechanicsburg 6 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 9, 2002 Jean Ellen McKeag, age 86 b. date not listed Trenton, NJ d. Jan 18, 2002 Falls Church, VA Graduate of Lebanon Valley College Taught in high schools in Annville; Allentown NJ and Ewing Township, NJ Survivors: Daughter Wendy Billett, Arlington, VA Daughter Linda Hutter, Betheda, Maryland 2 grandchildren burial: location not listed! Feb 10, 2002 Dorothy (nee Lehman) Beam, age 85 b. Mar 8, 1916 Londonderry Township, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 8, 2002 North Londonderry Township, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Kenneth A. Beam, who died in 1991 d/o late Elias S. & Katie Daisy (nee Heisey) Lehman Retired self-employed hairdresser in Palmyra Former employee of Hershey Foods Corp. 1934 graduate of Palmyra H.S. Graduate of the frmer Fredeircks Beauty Culture School, Harrisburg Member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Enjoyed playing bridge and doing crossword puzzles. Survivors: Son Ronald, h/o Gail K. Beam, Lancaster Brother Warren Lehman, Palmyra Sister Virgie Gooden, Elizabethtown 2 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Victor Lehman and Claude Lehman Sr. Sisters Elva Roush and Catherine Poorman Buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 10, 2002 Sadie W. (nee Wilson) Ostrow, age 93 b. Sep 24, 1908 Passaic, N.J. d. Feb 9, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Samuel Ostrow d/o late Israel & Lillian Wilson substitute teacher and homemaker Graduate of Montclair Normal School in New Jersey. Member, Congregation Beth Israel, Lebanon Where she was a member of the sisterhood Charter Member, 2nd president of Hadassah. She like her late husband, donated to the rehabilitation unit of Good Samaritan Hospital and donated to the Hershey Medical Center. Survivors: Daughter Gail, w/o Gerald Berman, Lebanon Daughter Joyce, w/o Bernard Sillins, New York City Son Harry, h/o Marie Ostrow, New York City 8 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren burial: Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 10, 2002 Almeda Jean (nee Asper) Graby, age 72 b. Dec 28, 1929 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 9, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Harold G. Graby d/o late Samuel & Margaret (nee Cook) Asper Retired from Hershey Medical Center, where she had been an executive secretary. 1947 graduate of Annville H. S. Member, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Annville Survivors: Son Robert H. Graby, Harrisburg Sister Betty A. Kincaid, Annville 5 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Steven C. Graby Buried: Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA burial: Womelsdorf Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co PA Buried: Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA burial: Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 11, 2002 Kenneth F. Stoessel, age 79 b. Jun 4, 1922 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 9, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Elizabeth B. (nee Light) Stoessel, with whom he would have celebrated 61 years April 13, 2002 S/o late Leonard F. & Esther (nee Wenrich) Stoessel. Retired in 1984 from Harrisburg Packaging, where he had worked as a pressman. Attended Grantham Brethren in Christ Church Member, Messiah Village's Singing Men He was a soloist at area churches Gold medallist in bowling at the PA Senior games Volunteer at Messiah Village Avid hunter Survivors: Son K. Rodney, h/o Sandra Stoessel, Hummelstown Son Timothy, h/o Jennifer Dallas, Seattle, Washington Daughter Donna L., w/o Daniel Salerno, Annville Daughter Merrie B., w/o Daniel Wyrick, Carlisle Sister Earlene Farran, Albuquerqe, NM 9 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Granddaughter Laurie Salero Brother Clifford Stoessel Sister Marian Lehman Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 11, 2002 Martha E. (nee Heagy) Howard, age 79 b. Feb 15, 1922 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 9, 2002 Del City, Oklahoma w/o late John H. Howard Jr. d/o late John F. & Elizabeth (nee Sellers) Heagy. Worked at Susan's Hallmark at the Crossroads Mall. 1941 Graduate of Annville H. S. Member, First Southern Baptist Church, Del City, Okalahoma Survivors: Son Alfred D., h/o Jean Howard, Lebanon Daughter Gertrude E., w/o Kenneth Bishop, Lebanon Daughter Jean, w/o Toby Wise, Midwest City, Oklahoma Daughter Sarah L. Morehead, Lebanon Daughter Deborah A. Lohrengel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sister Mary Erwin, Manheim 15 grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Rachel M. Howard Burial: Mt.Annville Cemetery, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 11, 2002 June (nee Keena) Granadas Ruhle, age 69 b. Jun 5, 1932 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Feb 9, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Charles Granadas w/o Wilfred L. Ruhle, Lebanon d/o late James & Pearl (nee Killmer) Keena 30 years she served as the foster parent with the Lebanon Co. Children & Youth Services From 1983-1985, she served as chairman of the Lebanon Co. Children & Youth Services Board of directors. Member, Lebanon YMCA. Survivors: Son Gregory C. Granadas, Annville Daughter Catherine, w/o John Fager, Middletown Daughter Carole, w/o Christian Ivorson, Wrightsville Daughter Constance, w/o Gregory Perks, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ Daughter Camille, w/o Scott Darkes, Lebanon Step-dau Linda Patt, Mesa, AZ Foster Dau Linda A. Nunn, Lebanon A number of foster children Sister Rosanne Coyne, Bensalem Sister Mae Bockius, Burlington NJ Sister Bette Nickterlein, Delran NJ Sister Linda Sue Hall, Philadelphia 8 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Gary David Granadas Brother James Keena Sister Dorothy Keena Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 11, 2002 Marie K. (nee Kreitz) Leininger, age 80 b. date not listed Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA d. Feb 10, 2002 Bern Twp., Berks Co. PA w/o late John K. Leininger, who died Apr 5, 1972. D/o late Earl W. Sr. & Mabel M. (nee Weik) Kreitz In 1972, retired as a machine operator from the former Voguewear Inc. Womelsdorf, with 20 years of experience Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf Survivors: Son Glenn G. Leininger, Womelsdorf Brother Gene Kreitz, Womelsdorf Brother Earl F. Kreitz, Richland Brother Charles J. Kreitz, North Port, FL Sister Helen Wike, Myerstown 2 grandchildren burial: Zion Lutheran & Reformed Church Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Feb 11, 2002 Steven S. Billman, age 44 b. Sep 23, 1957 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 8, 2002 Warwick Township, Chester Co. PA (car accident) s/o late Franklin M. & Alvera A. (nee Klick) Billman currently employed as a horticulturist for Hines Corp, in Danville, a retail distributor and grower of trees and shrubs. Formerly was a general manager of Stony Bridge Gardening & Landscaping in North Cornwall. Member, Evangelical Free Church, Hershey Member, PA Growers Association 1975 Graduate of Tulpelhocken H. S. 1979 Graduate of Penn State, where he studied ornamental horticulture. Survivors: Step-mother Arlene F. (nee Sweinhart) Billman, Richland Brother Brian B. Billman, Jonestown Brother Franklin M. Billman Jr., Arlington TX Brother Douglas D. Billman, Mt. Zion Brother Jeffrey J. Billman, Richland Sister Margaret M., w/o late Kenneth C. Marderness, Womelsdorf Sister Fay A. Bishop, Jonestown Sister Celia C., w/o Rev. Albert J. Domines Hunker, Westmoreland Co. 10 nieces and nephews 8 great-nieces and nephews burial: Altalaha Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Rehrersburg Feb 11, 2002 Harman S. Huffman, age 75 b. Feb 28, 1926 Dry Fork WV d. Feb 9, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Evelyn (nee Risser) Huffman s/o late Gordon & Calcie (nee Harman) Huffman Army veteran of Korean War Supervisor for Heil Mfg, Lancaster Member, Abraham C. Treichler Lodge 682 Leife member, American Legion Post 329, Elizabethtown Survivors: Brother Gerald Huffman, Hummelstown Brother Vergil Huffman, Palmyra Brother Estyle Huffman, Palmyra Sister Maxine Betzler, Reston, VA Sister Bonnie Zeigler, King of Prussia Sister Ruby Rineman, Hershey Preceded in death by: Brother Garth Huffman Sister Beatrice Thompson Burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Feb 11, 2002 Sadie W. (nee Wilson) Ostrow, age 93 b. Sep 24, 1908 Passaic, NJ d. Feb 9, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. Pa w/o late Samuel Ostrow d/o late Israel & Lillian Wilson Substitute teacher Homemaker Graduate of Montclair Normal School in New Jersey. Member, Congregation Beth Israel, Lebanon Where she was a member of the Sisterhood and was charter member and second president of Hadassah. She and her late husband funded the construction of Good Samaritan Hospital's rehabilitation unit. They also contributed to several projects at the Hershey Medical Center. Survivors: Daughter Gail, w/o Gerald Berman, Lebanon Daughter Joyce, w/o Berard Sillins, NYC Son Harry, h/o Marie Ostrow, NYC 8 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren burial: Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 11, 2002 Reba I. (nee Seiger) Aungst, age 74 b. Jan 7, 1928 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Feb 10, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o Robert M. Aungst, to whom she was married 46 years. D/o late Elmer & Roma (nee Bretz) Seiger Member, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove Survivors: Daughter Roma Koehler, Northampton Son Roy Aungst, Wilmington DE Sister Ellen Krammes, Pine Grove Sister Lucille Krammes, Pine Grove Sister Elizabeth "Betty" Hubler, Pine Grove Sister Agnes Baylor, Annville Brother Elmer Seiger, Mt. Gretna Brother Mark Seiger, Pine Grove Brother Roy Seiger, Pine Grove Brother Thomas Seiger, Oregon 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Annie Seiger, Beatrice Readinger, and Emma Hoover Brothers John Seiger, George Seiger and Edward Seiger Burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Feb 12, 2002 James Scott Jenckes, age 66 b. Jul 18, 1935 Huntington, WV d. Feb 9, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Esther (nee Lineaweaver) Jenckes d/o late Kenyon & Charlotte (nee Goulding) Jenckes He served in the military as a navigator in the Air force. Retired as a dispatcher for PA Airlines. Member, Fort Indiantown Gap Post chapel Bible study leader Vice President of the Protestant Council. Member, Palmyra American Legion Member, air Force Museum Foundation Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio Member, Lebanon chapter of American Red Cross Member, Palmyra Sportman's Associatian Member, Retired Officers Associations Member, National Rifle Association Survivors: Son Kenyon S. Jenckes, San Diego, CA Daughter Scotta J. Robbins, Glen Mills Daughter Elizabeth J. Gutierrez, Bellevue, NE Sister Liz Crowell, Houston TX Brother Edwin Jenckes, Augusta GA Brother William Jenckes, Ft. Wayne IN Brother John Jenckes, Manila, Philippines 3 grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 12, 2002 J. Robert Ruhl Sr., age 71 b. date not listed Clay Township, PA d. Feb 10, 2002 Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Mae M. (nee Bradley) Ruhl, with whom he observed 49 years, Setp 28, 2001 s/o late Arthur & Ethel (nee Geib) Ruhl employed for 30 years as a mechanic for the former Raymark Industries in Manheim until his retirement in 1993. Following retirement, he worked as a driver for the Manheim Auto Auction. As a hobby, he setup audio equipment for picnics, parades, carnivals and fairs. Also enjoyed cutting wood and hunting. Active member, Ruhl's United Methodist Church, Manheim, Member, Men's and Ladies Bible Class and served as an usher. Survivors: Son Jay Robert Jr., h/o Shirley A. (nee Smith) Ruhl, Ephrata Son Dennis R., h/o Anne S. (nee Boyer) Ruhl, Ephrata Son Glenn H., h/o Cheryl E. (nee Shelly) Ruhl, Lititz Son Charles E., h/o Gail S. (nee Achey) Ruhl, Manheim Daughter Linda M., w/o James E. Engle, Quentin Daughter Peggy Ann, w/o Clayton Gromling, Manheim Brother Arthur, h/o Ethel (nee Frey) Ruhl, Manheim Sister Alverta Fox, Mt.Aetna Sister Pauline Ruhl, Manheim Sister Ruth Ann, w/o Earl Sinniger, Manheim Sister Betty, w/o John Chapman, Elizabethtown Sister Patricia, w/o Terry Habecker, Lititz Sister Doris, w/o Fred Good, Mt. Joy 13 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: not listed. Daughter Rachel M. Howard Burial: Mt.Annville Cemetery, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 12, 2002 June (nee Keena) Granadas Ruhle, age 69 b. Jun 5, 1932 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Feb 9, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Charles Granadas w/o Wilfred L. Ruhle, Lebanon d/o late James & Pearl (nee Killmer) Keena 30 years she served as the foster parent with the Lebanon Co. Children & Youth Services From 1983-1985, she served as chairman of the Lebanon Co. Children & Youth Services Board of directors. Member, Lebanon YMCA. Survivors: Son Gregory C. Granadas, Annville Daughter Catherine, w/o John Fager, Middletown Daughter Carole, w/o Christian Ivorson, Wrightsville, York Co. PA Daughter Constance, w/o Gregory Perks, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ Daughter Camille, w/o Scott Darkes, Lebanon Step-dau Linda Patt, Mesa, AZ Foster Dau Linda A. Nunn, Lebanon A number of foster children Sister Rosanne Coyne, Bensalem Sister Mae Bockius, Burlington NJ Sister Bette Nickterlein, Delran NJ Sister Linda Sue Hall, Philadelphia 8 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Gary David Granadas Brother James Keena Sister Dorothy Keena Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 12, 2002 Marlene C. (nee Wise) Bohr, age 69 b. Nov 20, 1932 Ravine, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Feb 7, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o of George F. Bohr, to whom she was married 53 years. D/o late Charles A. & Beulah E. (nee Zimmerman) Wise Homemaker Worshipped in the Lutheran Faith. Survivors: Daughter Esther Bassininsky, Donaldson Daughter Susan Bixler, Gordon Daughter Karen Butler, Pine Grove Son Samuel Bohr, Ravine Sister Ethel, California Sister Helen Weber, Annville Sister Diana Weaver, Auburn Sister Barbara Wise, Pine Grove Brother Ernest Wise, California Brother Raymond Wise, Kansas Brother Charles Wise, Pine Grove Brother John Wise, Pine Grove 8 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Sandra L. Bohr Sister Edna Wise Brothers Allen Wise and Marlin Wise Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Feb 12, 2002 June E. (nee Hollinger) Meck, age 81 b. Jun 17, 1920 Mastersonville, PA d. Feb 11, 2002 Upper Allen Township, PA w/o Warren W. Meck d/o late Abel W. & Ada (nee Dohner) Hollinger. Retired school teacher at the Mechanicsburg School District Soprano vocalist and a music teacher who taught piano and voice. Member, Mechanicsburg Church of the Brethren. She was the choir director and was active in the church music circles. Graduate of Lebanon H. S. 1942 Graduate of Lebanon Valley College. Member, of the former Mechanicsburg Lions Auxilary and past member of the Eastern Star. Survivors: Son Jeffrey R. Meck, Hershey Son Paul A. Meck, Mechanicsburg Son Robert A. Meck, Dillsburg 6 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 12, 2002 William R. "Buster" Barlette Sr, age 70 b. Jan 17, 1932 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 9, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o late Carrie Barlett s/o late Ralph & Florence (nee Snyder) Barlett retired gantry operator, having worked for 37 years w/ Cleaver Brooks. Army Tank Corps veteran, having served during the Korean War. Member, Friendship Fire Co. Survivors: Daughter Brenda L., w/o Robert H. Day, Lebanon Son William R. Barlett Sr., Lebanon Daughter Kim M. Barlett, Enola Brother Walter Barlett, Lebanon Brother Richard Barlett, Lebanon Brother Donald Barlett, Lebanon Sister Jane Barlett, Lebanon 3 grandchildren several nieces and nephews longtime companion Sis Weible, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brother George Barlett and Ralph Barlett Sister Alice Mumford burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 12, 2002 Stella E. (nee Engle) Miller, age 73 b. Jan 14, 1929 South Lebanon Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 11, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Mahlon A. Miller d/o late John M. & Stella (nee Spang) Engle Retired presser from the S. Kantor Co. in Lebanon Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Brother Robert Lee Engle, Lebanon Brother Lloyd Engle, Campbelltown Brother John Engle, Nebraska Number nieces and nephews Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 12, 2002 Derrick N. Stauffer, age 21 b. Sep 24, 1980 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 10, 2002 Syracuse, NY (auto accident) s/o Ronald L. & Kathy R. (nee Waybright) Stauffer chef at the Maribu Inn & Spa in Skaneatei NY former cook at Navy Ship Club 91, Lebanon worshipped in the United Church of Christ faith Graduate of Cedar Crest H. S. and the Lebanon Co. Career & Technology Center Survivors: Brother Chad L. Stauffer, Lebanon Brother Todd E. Stauffer, Lebanon Maternal Grandmother Jean Waybright, Cleona Paternal Grandparents Robert & Mary Stauffer, Manheim Fiancee, Tina Cyr, U. S. Army Ft. Bragg NC Aunts, uncles and cousins Burial: Kimmerling's Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 12, 2002 Dorothy A. (nee Zohn) Arnold, age 88 b. Feb 9, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 10, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Charles W. Arnold d/o late Charles & Mabel (nee Shade) Zohn A homemaker Helped her husband operate Arnolds Chicken Hatchery for 26 years. Member, First Evangelical Congregational Church, Lebanon, where she helped with Bible School Survivors: Daughter Shirley, w/o Gordon Hains, Lebanon 14 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren a niece; and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Bernice Zohn Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 13, 2002 Pauline M. (nee Yerger) Blouch, age 93 b. may 28, 1908 Meckville, PA d. Feb 12, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Henry Blouch d/o late Adam K & Agnes (nee Stroudt) Yerger Retired packer from the former SanGiorgio in Lebanon after 25 years of service Survivors: Son Robert E. Howard, Myerstown Sister Herma Merkey, Myerstown A grandson Number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters: Mary Dove, Sarah Cern and Annie Ney Brothers Lloyd Yerger and Paul Yerger burial: Klopp's Union Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 13, 2002 Guy V. Baseshore, age 85 b. Aug 14, 1916 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 19, 2002 Carrolwood, Florida h/o late Betty (nee Bentz) Baseshore s/o late Hiram & Pheobe (nee Hoy) Baseshore Retired Paper hanger, painter and interior decorator. Survivors: Daughter Barbara Rowell, Land-o-Lakes, FL Daughter Linda Lopez, Tamarac, FL Daughter Beverly Hagen, Green Acres, FL Son Terry, h/o Joyce Baseshore, Fort Pierce, FL Sister Emma Lengle, Lebanon Brother Robert Basehore, Tucson, AZ Niece Sandy Bender, Lebanon 19 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Daughter Dawn Cowell Sisters Beatrice and Gladys Brothers Donald, Hiram, Lewellyn, Richard and Warren. burial: no location is listed. Feb 13, 2002 Alexander Turner, stillborn infant b. Feb 11, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 11, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o Ronald D. Turner & Tara N.Yantz survivors: Brother Ryan Robert Turner, South Annville Maternal Grandparents Cheryl Yantz and Ixxie Vazquez, Lebanon Maternal Great-grandparents Patricia Yantz, Lebanon Paternal Grandmother Jean Centini, Lebanon burial: Myerstown Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 13, 2002 Margaret R. (nee Rule) Leonard, age 93 b. May 9, 1908 Lakeview, Iowa d. Feb 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Dr. Justin Theodore Leonard d/o late Walter L. & Alta V. (nee Warrington) Rule Retired teacher with more than 40 years experience, most recently in Palmyra Area School District. Member, Lebanon County Medical Auxiliary Manned the Apron booth for the Good Samaritan Hospital Street Fair for more than 40 years Survivors: Niece Betty Kaspar, Eugene, OR Niece Diane Newman, Canal Winchester, OH Nephew William Hedges, Baltimore, MD Preceded in death by: Brother Walter W. Rule buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 14, 2002 Elizabeth C. (nee Folk) Clark, age 76 b. Sep 4, 1925 Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Feb 13, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d/o late Peter & Rhona Folk worshipped in the Lutheran faith Former member, Schuylkill Co. Chorus 1943 graduate Tamaqua H. S. 1947 Graduate of Kutztown College Began teaching in Frackville, then moved to Pine Grove, where she taught English, Spanish and reading in the Pine Grove H. S. and the Pine Grove Middle School. She retired in 1984 after 37 years. Survivors: Daughter Suzanne Long, Kempton Son Leonard Clark, Pine Grove Son David Clark, Pine Grove Sister Rona Pope, NJ 2 grandchildren burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Feb 14, 2002 Thomas C. "Cakey" Brown, age 78 b. Sep 22, 1923 Ravine, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Feb 13, 2002 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA s/o late Albert O. & Carrie (nee Brensinger) Brown Member, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Ravine A farmer Citizen's Band Radio user with the handle "Cakey" Survivors: Brother James Brown, Binghamton NY Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Albert Brown, Charles Brown, and Edward Brown Sisters Anna E. Zimmerman & Thelma Stager Burial: St. Paul's Reformed Cemetery, Ravine, Schuylkill Co. PA Feb 15, 2002 Richard C. Bean Sr., age 71 b. Apr 18, 1930 Bethel, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 12, 2002 Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA h/o Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Brannigan) Bean s/o late Clayton H. & Carrie Ellen (nee Strauss) Bean Retired steelworker from U. S. Steel, Irvin Works, West Mifflin Member, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Clairton Marine Veteran of the Korean War Past President of Clairton Lions Club and recipient of the Melvin Jones Award in 1996. Survivors: Son Richard C. Bean Jr., Forward Twp., Allegheny Co. Daughter Patti Jo Kuhn, Clairton 3 grandchildren nieces and nephews. Burial: Clare Cemetery, Clairton, Allegheny Co. PA Feb 14, 2002 Thomas C. "Cakey" Brown, age 78 Feb 15, 2002 Rose Marie (nee Lechner) Potts, age 58 b. date not given Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 13, 2002 Lancaster, PA w/o Lewis D. Potts, w/ whom she celebrated 42 years on May 28, 2001 d/o late Walter & Marie Hazel (nee Myers) Lechner. Machine operator for 6 years for United Window Grills Inc, Manheim, Member, Ruhl's United Methodist Church, Manheim Avid bingo player. Survivors: Son David Lee, h/o Vicki (nee Croce) Potts, Lebanon Son Ronald Lee, h/o Trisha (nee Fessler) Potts, Lebanon Son Jeffrey Lee Potts, Manheim Son Gary Lee, h/o Nancy (neeAnkney) Potts, Mountville Daughter Ginny Lee, w/o William MacLaren, Manheim Brother Jere, h/o Margaret Lechner, Lancaster Sister Barbara, w/o James Gahring, Lancaster Sister Kathryn Longer, Lancaster Sister Debbie, w/o roland McClune, Lancaster 5 grandchildren 1 great-granddaughter Preceded in death by: Grandson Mason Rohrer Burial: Ruhl's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co,. PA Feb 15, 2002 Lloyd W. Martin, age 81 b. Mar 3, 1920 Farmersville, Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 14, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Susan G. (nee Wise) Martin s/o late Daniel B. & Amanda (nee Martin) Martin Retired farmer Member, Texter Mountain Mennonite Church, Robesonia Survivors: Son Glenn, h/o Erma Martin, Myerstown Son Willis, h/o Mary Jane Martin, Myerstown Son Leon Martin, Myerstown Son Lewis, h/o Mabel Martin, Lebanon Son Mahlon, h/o Ruth Ann Martin, Cambridge Springs Son Lloyd, h/o Lorene Martin, Columbiana, OH Son Dennis, h/o ruth Martin, Woodsboro, MD Son Dale, h/o Erma Martin, Buncombe, IL Daughter Helen, w/o Irwin Gehman, Myerstown Daughter Alma, w/o Earl Weaver, Lebanon Daughter Rhoda, w/o David Weaver, Anna IL Daughter Twila Martin, Myerstown Brother Clarence Martin, Farmersville Brother Willis Martin, Wellsboro Sister Eva Zimmerman, Myerstown Sister Katie, w/o Jacob Wise, Myerstown Sister Amanda Stauffer, Akron PA 64 grandchildren 44 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Sister 3 Brothers burial: Richland Mennonite Church Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 15, 2002 Pauline M. (nee Weaver) Bensing, age 82 b. Feb 11, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 14, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late William C. "Bill" Bensing Sr., who died Feb 16, 2000. D/o late Paul & Sallie (nee Light) Weaver Homemaker Part-time baker for Trainer's Restaurant Graduate of Fredericksburg H. S. Member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg And it's Women's Fellowship Survivors: Son William G. Jr., h/o Betty Jo Bensing, Knoxville TN Son Jeffrey L., h/o Susanne Bensing, Lebanon Son Charles P., h/o Sharon Bensing, Lebanon Son Douglas R., h/o Judy L. Bensing, Massachusetts Daughter Mary L. Bensing, Clovis, CA Daughter Linda L. Bensing, Exton Daughter Jean A. w/o Kenneth Fake, Lebanon Brother Mark Weaver, California Brother Raymond Weaver, Texas Sister Grace Raze, Washington DC 18 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Charlotte M. Mumford Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 15, 2002 Mary E. (nee Foster) Bleistein, age 81 b. Jan 19, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 14, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Charles A. Bleistein Jr. d/o late James P. & Irene G. (nee Werth) Foster Member, St. Mary's Church Survivors: Daughter Margaret Ditzler, Lebanon Daughter Irene, w/o Ken Freed, Lebanon Daughter Elizabeth, w/o Bernard Shimko, Manheim Daughter Mary, w/o Chris Benson, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Son Chuck Bleistein, Ephrata Son James, h/o Kalaya Bleistein, Taladega, AL Son Joseph Bleistein, Lebanon Son Paul Bleistein, Anitoch, TN Son Edward, h/o Kristy Bleistein, Milford, DE Son William, h/o Sunny Bleistein, Myerstown Sister Dorothy Kovack, Lebanon Sister Sara Marko, Lebanon Sister Hilda Fasnacht, Lebanon 15 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers John, Charles, Joseph and Robert Foster Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 15, 2002 Harvey W. Martin, age 86 b. Apr 15, 1915 Clay Township, Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 13, 2002 Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA h/o late Lydia M. (nee Huber) Martin, who died in 1995 s/o late Amos H. & Katie (nee Weaver) Martin Retired farmer. Member, Trexter Mountain Mennonite Church, Robesonia Survivors: Daughter Anna Mary, w/o Roy W. Kreider, Newmanstown Daughter Alta, w/o Dr. David Schwartz, Virginia Daughter Esther, w/o James R. Bange, South Carolina Daughter Susan, w/o Raymond G. Zimmerman, Myerstown Brother Edwin W. Martin, Manheim Brother Titus W. Martin, Stevens Brother Phares W. Martin, Anna IL Sister Eva, w/o Paul B. Zimmerman, Ephrata Sister Esther, w/o Ivan Z. Martin, Myerstown 18 grandchildren 37 great-grandchildren burial: Richland Mennonite Church Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 15, 2002 Reba A. (nee Hartzell) Frantz, age 85 b. May 11, 1916 Bethlehem, PA d. Feb 14, 2002 Pine Grove, Schullkill Co. PA d/o late Penroy Arthur & Minnie (nee Laudenslager) Hartzell 1933 Graudate of Pine Grove H. S. Member, Hetzel's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove Was well-know for baking pies and cakes. Survivors: Son Lowell R. Frantz, Pine Grove 3 grandchildren 2 nieces Preceded in death by: Grandson Laine Frantz Brother Penroy Arthur Hartzell Jr. Burial: Hetzel's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Feb 15, 2002 Robert W. Robb, age 55 b. Oct 16, 1925 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Feb 13, 2002 Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA s/o late Lester & Lois (nee Bickhart) Robb courier for Carlin Messenger Services, Harrisburg Retired from the 28th Division of PA Army National Guard. Survivors: Son Rodney W., h/o Liza Robb, Lickdale Son Scott A. Robb, Hummelstown Son Brandon M. Robb, Hummelstown Daughter Kathy, w/o Michael Flory, Sandy Creek NY Step-dau Megan, w/o Robert Ritchie, Middletown Brother Kenneth, h/o Penny Robb, Kentucky Sister Sharon, w/o Ed Russellburg, Kentucky Sister Wendy, w/o Barry Weaber, Palmyra Sister Joanne Robb, Lebanon 5 grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 16, 2002 Mary A. (nee Hummer) Howard, age 93 b. Mar 28, 1908 South Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 15, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Arthur W. Howard parents are not listed. Retired teacher form Lower Dauphin School District where she taught in the South Hanover Elementary School for more than 40 years. Member, Union Deposit United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. She also wrote the church's Christmas Plays Enjoyed baking and reading. Survivors: Son Warren E. Howard, Hummelstown Son Bruce A. Howard, Lebanon Brother Earl Hummer, Hummelstown 2 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren 2 great-great-grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Feb 16, 2002 Lloyd M. Martin, age 81 b. Mar 3, 1920 Farmersville, Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 14, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Susan G. (nee Wise) Martin s/o late Daniel B. & Amanda (nee Martin) Martin Retired farmer Member of Texter Mountain Mennonite Church in Robesonia Survivors: Son Glenn, h/o Erma Martin, Myerstown Son Willis, h/o MaryJane Martin, Myerstown Son Leon Martin, Myerstown Son Lewis, h/o Mabel Martin, Lebanon Son Mahlon, h/o Ruth Ann Martin, Cambridge Springs Son Lloyd, h/o Lorene Martin, Columbus, OH Son Dennis, h/o Ruth Martin, Woodsboro, MD Son Dale, h/o Erma Martin, Buncombe, IL Daughter Helen, w/o Irwin Gehman, Myerstown Daughter Alma, w/o Earl Weaver, Lebanon Daughter Rhoda, w/o David Weaver, Anna IL Daughter Twila Martin, Myerstown Brother Clarence Martin, Farmersville Brother Willis Martin, Wellsboro Sister Eva Zimmerman, Myerstown Sister Katie, w/o Jacob Wise, Myerstown Sister Amanda Stauffer, Akron, PA 64 grandchildren 44 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son, Sister and 3 brothers burial: Richland Mennonite Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 16, 2002 Mary E. (nee Foster) Bleistein, age 81 b. Jan 19, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 14, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Charles A. Bleistein Jr. d/o late James P. & Irene G. (nee Werth) Foster Member, St. Mary's Church Survivors: Daughter Margaret Ditzler, Lebanon Daughter Irene, w/o Ken Freed, Lebanon Daughter Elizabeth, w/o Bernard Shimko, Manheim Daughter Mary, w/o Chris Benson, Ft. Lauderdale FL Son Chuck Bleistein, Ephrata Son James, h/o Kalaya Bleistein, Taladega, AL Son Joseph Bleistein, Lebanon Son Paul Bleistein, Anitoch, TN Son Edward, h/o Kristy Bleistein, Milford DE Son William, h/o Sunny Bleistein, Myerstown Sister Dorothy Kovack, Lebanon Sister Sara Marko, Lebanon Sister Hilda Fasnacht, Lebanon 15 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers John, Charles, Joseph and Robert Foster burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 16, 2002 Reba A. (nee Hartzell) Frantz, age 85 b. May 11, 1916 Bethlehem, PA d. Feb 14, 2002 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Russell L. Frantz, married 62 years, preceded her in death May 28, 2001 d/o late Penroy Arthur & Minnie (nee Laudesnslager) Hartzel 1933 Graduate Pine Grove H. S. Member, Hetzel's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove Well-known for baking pies and cakes. Survivors: Son Lowell R. Frantz, Pine Grove 3 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren 2 nieces Preceded in death by: Grandson Brother Penroy Arthur Hartzell Jr. buried: Hetzel's Cemetery, Hetzel's Church, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Feb 16, 2002 Frances C. (nee Masemore) Fanovic, age 82 b. Feb 19, 1919 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 12, 2002 Lebanon PA d/o late John W. & Eva D. (nee McConnell) Masemore Worshipped at New Testament Fellowship Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Kathleen L., w/o Larry Nicholas, Lebanon Daughter Linda, w/o Carl Schaeffer, Jeffersonsville, IN Daughter Susan E. Klopp, Lebanon Daughter Brenda L., w/o David Garrett, Lebanon Daughter Sheila Agee, Lebanon Brother Richard Masemore, Lebanon Brother Paul Masemore, Lebanon 8 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother John Masemore Sisters Ethel Sheldon, Eva Shirey and Mary Masemore buried: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 16, 2002 Leroy Irvin "Tex" Leininger, age 69 b. Oct 17, 1932 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 14, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Harry & Verna (nee Reigle) Leininger Employee of Hower Sanitation Service, Myerstown Member, St. Paul's Reform Church, Schaefferstown Member, Mt. Zion Fire Co. Survivors: Companion Beulah Yeagley, Lebanon Sister Doris Weik, Myerstown Sister Joan Lee, Myerstown 5 nieces and nephews burial: location not listed. Feb 16, 2002 Harvey W. Martin, age 86 b. Apr 15, 1915 Clay Township, Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 13, 2002 Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA h/o late Lydia M. (nee Huber) Martin, who died in 1995 s/o late Amos H. & Katie (nee Weaver) Martin Retired farmer Member, Texter Mountain Mennonite Church, Robesonia Survivors: Daughter Anna Mary, w/o Roy W. Kreider, Newmanstown Daughter Alta, w/o Dr. David Schwartz, Virginia Daughter Esther, w/o James R. Bange, South Carolina Daughter Susan, w/o Raymond G. Zimmerman, Manheim Brother Edwin W. Martin, Manheim Brother Titus W. Martin, Stevens Brother Phares W. Martin, Anna IL Sister Eva, w/o Paul B. Zimmerman, Ephrata Sister Esther, w/o Ivan Z. Martin, Myerstown 18 grandchildren 37 great-grandchildren burial: Richland Mennonite Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 16, 2002 Margaret F. (nee Foltz) Kimmel, age 97 b. Mar 17, 1904 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 15, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Wayne F. Kimmel d/o late Samuel & Emma E. Foltz Member, St. Mary's Church. Survivors: Daughter Marian, w/o Frank Kugler, Lebanon Son Robert A. Kimmel, h/o Doris, Lebanon 12 grandchildren several great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 16, 2002 Anna E. (nee Roth) Wagaman, age 75 b. Jun 28, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 13, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Ammon J. Wagaman d/o late Lloyd & Irene (nee Earp) Roth Member, United Believers in Christ Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son James A. Jamison, Lebanon Son David L. Jamison, Lebanon Daughter Barbara A. Gill, w/o Chris, Lebanon Sister Viola M. Boyer, w/o Lloyd, Annville 5 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 17, 2002 Mary A. (nee Hummer) Howard, age 93 b. Mar 28, 1908 South Hanover Twp, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 15, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Arthur W. Howard parents are not listed. Retired from Lower Dauphin School District where she taught in the South Hanover Twp. Elementary School for more than 40 years. Member, Union Deposit United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School. She also wrote the church's Christmas plays. Enjoyed baking and reading. Survivors: Son Warren E. Howard, Hummelstown Son Bruce A. Howard, Lebanon Brother: Earl Hummer, Hummelstown 2 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren 2 great-great-grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Feb 17, 2002 Robert D. Hollyday, age 76 b. May 26, 1925 Benevola, Maryland d. Feb 16, 2002 Bridgewater, Virginia h/o Anna (nee Minich) Hollyday, to whom he would have celebrated 52yer on Feb 26. S/o late William & Lillian (nee Baker) Hollyday. Longtime Hershey resident Member, Fishersville U.M. Church. Worked as a Mechanical engineer for AMP Inc. in Harrisburg Served in the Army during WW2 Survivors: Daughter Kay Filar, Davidson, NC Daughter Joyce Hollday, Pisgah Forest, NC Daughter Debra Link, Harrisonburg, VA 5 grandchildren burial: Augusta Memorial Park, city and state are not listed. Feb 17, 2002 Paul W. Early, age 83 b. Dec 3, 1918 North Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 16, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Elda (nee Light) Early. S/o late Ross & Mayme (nee Walmer) Early Retired farmer Member, Kauffman's United Methodist Church, Annville Survivors: Brother Luther Early, Palmyra Preceded in death by: Brother Irwin Early burial: not listed. Feb 18, 2002 Clarence E. Keller Jr. age 83 b. Sep 5, 1918 South Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 15, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Edna (nee Foreman) Keller, who died Dec 21, 1996 s/o late Clarence E. Keller Sr. & Maude M. (nee Snyder) Keller Graduate of the former Hummelstown H.S. Graduate of Southwestern University of the University of California, Los Angles Retired from Hershey Foods Corp., Supervisor of Security Army Veteran in WW2 with the 87th Squadron in England, France, Beligum and Germany During his Army service he was an instructor of Aircraft Engineering & Operations. He helped to Train bomber groups and fighter groups, including the Tuskegee Airmen of Alabama, the Africian-American Squad that flew out of Italy in support of bomboing forays over the Kyber Pass. Member, The Way Fellowship in Hummelstown Member, American Legion in Hershey for 38 years. Member, AMVETS Post 286 in Rutherford Member, International Order of Foresters in New Cumberland. Former Boy Scout Leader Liked shooting pool, woodworking and gardening. Survivors: Daughter Marie K. Behney, Hummelstown Brother Marlin L. Keller, Florida Four great-grandchildren burial: Hanoverdale Cemetery, Hanoverdale, Dauphin Co. PA Feb 18, 2002 Martha K. (nee Shenk) Oberholtzer, age 92 b. date not listed Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 16, 2002 Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late John H. Oberholtzer, who died in Sept 1985. D/o late Henry S. & Mary B. (nee Brubaker) Shenk Earlier years worked in for Brunswick Tours in Lancaster, where she served meals at the Former Locust Grove School for 8 years Had been a part-time employee for Stauffer's of Kissel Hill in their produce department. She Worked for their original store. Had also been a part-time employee in the laundry department at Luther Acres in Lititiz. Attended Manheim Grace Brethren Church Member, Penryn Fire Co. Auxiliary Member, Colebrook Senior Citizens Group Member, Christian Business Women's Group, Mt. Joy Member, Doorways Senior Citizens Group in Mt Joy Member, Sewing Circle at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, in Mt. Joy Member, Mt. Joy Leisure Club. Enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, canning and camping. burial: East Fairview Brethren Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA Feb 19, 2002 Betty H. (nee Hendricks) Lex, age 73 b. Mar 17, 1928 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 16, 2002 Derry Township, Dauphin Co.PA w/o Marlin G. Lex, to whom she was married 54 years. D/o late John Olin & Viola (nee Warren) Hendricks Retired from wrapping dept of Hershey Foods Corp. 1947 Graduate of John Harris H. S, Harrisburg Member, Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Rutherford Hts, and its Ladies Bible Class And Women's Missionary Society. Avid Reader. Survivors: Daughter Barbara Ann, w/o Frank Ferguson, Glen Burnie, MD 3 grandsons 3 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers John W. Hendricks and Allen B. Hendricks burial: Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA Feb 19, 2002 David A. Albert, age 77 b. Jul 5, 1924 Bellegrove, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 17, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Anna (nee Boyer) Albert s/o late John L. & Jennie (nee Ober) Albert Army Veteran of WW2 Pipefitter for Cleaver Brooks, Lebanon, retired in 1988 Driver for Frederick Chevrolet in Lebanon Member, Ono United Methodist Church Member, Bellegrove Fire Co. Survivors: Daughter Mary, w/o Barry College, Annville 3 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother: Raymond J. "Tucker" Albert Sister Grace Shuey burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 19, 2002 Paul C. Mohn, age 55 b. Feb 11, 1947 unknown location d. Feb 16, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Sandra L. (nee Fulmer) Mohn, with whom he celebrated a 35 year anniversary Oct 2001. S/o Clifford Mohn, and the late Betty (nee Martin) Mohn Retired laborer, having worked for 27 years for Raymark Industries Member, Hemlock Archery Club Active Member of Boy Scouts as a young boy in Lebanon Avid hunter and fisherman Survivors: Daughter Kimberly S., w/o Daryl Bare, Lebanon Son Jason L. Mohn, Lebanon Son Paul T. Mohn, Lickdale Sister Karen L., w/o Jack Stahl, Lebanon 5 grandchildren nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Grandchidren: Kayla and Alexis Mohn Brother Richard S. Mohn burial: not listed. Feb 19, 2002 Walter M. Sears, age 92 b. Sep 24, 1909 Wheeling, WV d. Feb 17, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Virginia (nee Leese) Sears d/o late John & Sarah (nee Greenlee) Sears Owned and operated the former Sears Service Station in Palmyra Managed and apartment complexes in Harrisburg, Manheim and Albuquerque, NM Attended Congregational Evangelical Church while living in Palmyra Enjoyed traveling Survivors: Son Daniel M. Sears, East Lampeter Twp. 8 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Walter E. Sears, who had lived in Palmyra burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Feb 19, 2002 Sara A. Hawkins, age 80 b. Jul 19, 1921 Shellsville, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 18, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d/o late Arthur H. & Sallie R. (nee Koons) Hawkins Graduate of Hershey H. S. Retired from Hershey Foods Corp, with 46 years of service Member, Shells Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shellsville Enjoyed traveling Survivors: Nephew Dennis P. Carroll, Fairfax VA buried: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Feb 19, 2002 Cleveland F. "Batch" Zerbe, age 74 b. Apr 12, 1927 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Feb 18, 2002 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Nancy (nee Harmon) Zerbe s/o late Cleveland & Elizabeth (nee Zerbe) Zerbe Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Life member, Pine Grove VFW Member, Pine Grove Fish & Game Member, Schaefferstown Volunteer Fire co. Member, Fire Police officer for Lebanon County, Jonestown and Schaefferstown Survivors: Daughter Bonita Zerbe, Baltimore, MD Daughter Diane Henning, Myerstown Daughter Brenda Blanchard, Jonestown Daughter Susan Zerbe, Jonestown Daughter Shirley Zerbe, Fredericksburg Sister Dorothy Nagle, Pine Grove Area Sister Mable Umbenhauer, Pine Grove Area Sister Thelma Hubler, Pine Grove Area Grandchildren Great-grandchildren Nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Harry Zerbe, Robert Zerbe and Melvin Fidler Sisters Carrie Zimmerman, Arelene Anspach, Emma Kohr and Clara Shierer burial: not listed. Feb 19, 2002 Ray A. Emerick, age 72 b. date not listed Upper Tulpehocken Twp. PA d. Feb 17, 2002 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Mary A. (nee Miller) Emerick s/o late Jerome & Emma E. (nee Brake) Emerick 1947 Graduate of Milton Hershey H. S. Hershey, PA Army veteran of the Korean War Last employed as a supervisor at the Kinney Shoe Co, in Millersburg retiring in 1995 after many Years Before that he had worked at the Kinney Shoe Corp in Palmyra Member, Trinity United Church of Christ, Rehrersburg Survivors: Son Dale A. Emerick, Bethel Township Daughter Debra K. Emerick, Bethel Township Sister Kathryn Strause, Schubert buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 19, 2002 Jane B. (nee Boltz) Risser, age 78 b. Sep 27, 1923 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 17, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harry A. Risser d/o late Roy & Mary (nee Ayers) Boltz Homemaker a\Member, Salem United Church of Christ, Campbelltown Survivors: Son Allen D. Risser, Harrisburg Brother Roy, h/o Gayle Boltz, Palmyra Sister Janet Lilly, Palmyra Sister Mary, w/o John Rakosky, Middletown 2 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Carole M. Risser burial: Salem Reformed Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 19, 2002 Edith W. Kern, age 94 b. Oct 1, 1907 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 29, 2002 Upland, California Retired teacher with the Upland School District with 20 years of service. Member, Upland Brethren in Christ Church Survivors: Son Leon Kern, Halfmoon Bay, Canada Sister Martha Crider, Messiah Village Sister Rachel Martin, Messiah Village 3 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren burial: Some where in Annville, not listed. Feb 20, 2002 Dominick J. Mulhern, age 87 b. Jul 31, 1914 Bayonne, NJ d. Feb 19, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Cora C. (nee Arnold) Mulhern s/o late Dominick J. & Rose (nee Gallagher) Mulhern Retired employee of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. Member, Knights of Columbus Member, Rescue Fire Co. Member, Lebanon VFW Member, St. Mary's Church Army Veteran of WW2 Survivors: Daughter Kathleen A. Mulhern, Lebanon Son Dominic J. Mulhern, Richland 2 grandchildren several nieces and nephews. He was the last of his immediate family Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 20, 2002 Leroy Irvin "Tex" Leininger, age 69 b. Oct 17, 1931 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 14, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Harry & Verna (nee Reigle) Leininger Employee of Hower Sanitation Service, Myerstown Attended St. Paul's Reform Church, Schaefferstown Member, Mt. Zion Fire Co. Survivors: Companion Beulah Yeagley Sister Doris Weik, Myerstown Sister Joan Leed, Myerstown 5 nieces and nephews burial: burial at convenience of family. Location not listed. Feb 20, 2002 Florence E. (Shirey) Rhodes, age 63 b. Jan 13, 1939 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 18, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Russell D. Rhodes, to whom she was married 44 years, Step 14, 2001 d/o late Theodore & Mary (nee Whitman) Shirey Homemaker Member, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Lebanon Member, Ebenezer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Survivors: Son Randy R., h/o Tracy Rhodes, Lebanon Daughter Susan M., w/o George Bixler, Palmyra Daughter Cynthia L. Peffley, Rexmont Daughter Beth A., w/o Kevin Hoffert, Jonestown Daughter Jenny R., w/o Troy Englehart, Annville Sister Annie C. Breitner, Lebanon 15 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Kenneth Rhodes Brother James Shirey Burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 20, 2002 Jane (nee Boltz) Risser, age 78 b. Sep 27, 1923 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 17, 2002 Palmyra, PA w/o late Harry A. Risser d/o late Roy & Mary (nee Ayers) Boltz Homemaker Member, Salem United Church of Christ, Campbelltown Survivors: Son Allen D. Risser, Harrisburg Brother Roy, h/o Gayle Boltz, Palmyra Sister Janet Lilly, Palmyra Sister Mary, w/o John Rakosky, Middletown Grandson Preceded in death by: Daughter Carole M. Risser Burial: Salem Reformed Cemetery, Campbelltown Feb 20, 2002 Bruce L. Arndt Sr., age 85 b. Dec 19, 1916 Duncannon, Perry Co. PA d. Feb 19, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Margaret P. (nee Wealand) Arndt, who died 1991 s/o late Thomas & Cleona (nee Woods) Arndt Self-employed door-to-door ice cream salesman Member, Hershey Church of the Nazarene Member, Gideon's International Member, Thursday Men's Prayer Breakfast at Heisey Diner Attended God's Missionary Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son George H., h/o Joan Arndt, Palmyra Son Rodger L., h/o Kathy Arndt, Lebanon Son David E., h/o Joanne Arndt, Palmyra Daughter Violet Owens, Union City, TN Daughter Joyce, w/o Gaetano Gambardella, Altoona Brother Harry Arndt, Hershey Brother Lester Arndt, Hershey Brother Samuel Arndt, Palmyra Sister Cleona, w/o Harry Witmer, Hershey 19 grandchildren 26 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Bruce L. Arndt Jr. Brothers Charles, Thomas and Benjamin Arndt Sister Myrtle Bonawitz Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp. Lebanon Co. PA Feb 22, 2002 Doris E. (nee Rhoads) Stickler, age 62 b. Feb 11, 1940 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 21, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Eugene L. Stickler d/o late Wilson & Helen (nee Beard) Rhoads Was an employee of Hershey Foods. Enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling and sightseeing. Member, St. Richard's Church, Manheim Attended Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, Cornwall Survivors: Sister Elizabeth Fox, Annville Sister Sandra Hartman, Lebanon Brother Eugene Rhoads, Grantville Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Donald Rhoads Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 21, 2002 Anna M. (nee Burns) Saufley, age 82 b. Feb 10, 1920 Leisenring, Fayette Co. PA d. Feb 20, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Hubert B. Saufley Jr. d/o late James P. & Isa (nee McDowell) Burns Army nurse serving in France during WW2. Retired 1973 as a Registered nurse at Lebanon VA Medical Center after 27 years. Member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon Member, Friendship Fire Co Member, national Association for Retired Federal Employees Life Member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 Member, Lebanon Senior Center Survivors: Daughter Stephanie, w/o Charles Pyle, Richmond VA Step-dau Gail L. Saufley, Palmyra Sister Margaret C. Chupella, Connellsville Grandson 3 step-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Donald P. Burns Step-dau Vickie L. Peters Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. Feb 21, 2002 Martha N. (nee Greenawalt) Heverling, age 94 b. Nov 24, 1907 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Feb 20, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late A. Arthur Heverling, who died Dec 31, 1975 d/o late Charles & Clara (nee Smith) Greenawalt Homemaker Formerly attended First Evangelical Congregational Church, Palmyra Survivors: Son Marlin P. Heverling, Lebanon Son J. Leonard Heverling, York Son Lawrence D. Heverling, Lititz Son Mark L. Heverling, St. Petersburg FL Daughter Yvonne N. Humm, Lebanon Daughter Sharon E. Smith, Palmyra Brother Charles Greenawalt, Palmyra Brother William Greenawalt, Auburn 5 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Sterling A. Heverling Daughter Vivian E. Heverling Grandson A great-grandson Sister Laura Thomas, Sylvia Miller, Catherine Smal and Hannah Garnet Burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 21, 2002 Margaret R. "Peg" (nee Reilly) Zerbe, age 90 b. May 27, 1911 Scranton, PA d. Feb 19, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late A. Shober Zerbe d/o late James & Dora (nee Peiffer) Reilly Member, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Schaefferstown Member, Woman's Club of Lebanon Member, Farm Women Group No. 8 For many years volunteered at the Lebanon VA Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital Founder and first President, Heidelberg Township Parent Teacher Association Survivors: Daughter Mimi Philips, Hershey Daughter Margaret, w/o George Jackson, Mountain Lakes NJ Son Gus, h/o Elaine Zerbe, Boalsburg Son William Zerbe, Schaefferstown 14 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 21, 2002 Janet K. (nee Kraft) Biffart, age 85 b. no date listed Columbia, Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 20, 2002 Columbia, PA w/o Edward C. Biffart Jr., w/ whom she celebrated 62 years on Jan 28, 2002 d/o late Charles F. & Stella (nee Witmer) Kraft Retired in 1972, Office Manager for Casual Corner, Lancaster after 20 years. Member, St. James Lutheran Church, Columbia Member, past patron of Columbia Chapter 366 Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors: Sister Reba Keller, San Antonio, TX Burial: Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, presume in Columbia PA Feb 21, 2002 Janie S. (nee Fehr) Ream, age 54 b. Jun 4 1947 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 19, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d/o Elroy S. & Dorothy (nee Yarnall) Fehr Victim of homicide Employed in the bakery dept at Walmart, Lebanon Member, Myerstown United Church of Christ Enjoyed flea markets, crafts, shopping and collecting teddy bears. Survivors: Daughter Dawn R. Ream, Myerstown Brother Rand Fehr, Lebanon Nephew Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 22, 2002 Anna M. (nee Whitmoyer ) Patrick, age 76 b. Apr 14, 1925 Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 21, 2002 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harold S. Patrick, who died Oct 15, 1999 d/o late Charles A. & Mamie F. (nee Nauss) Whitmoyer Original Owner and operator of Annie's Soft Ice Cream in Campbelltown Formerly employed by Savoy Shoe Factory, Elizabethtown Member, Elizabethtown American Legion WW2 Navy WAVE Formerly was a league bowler at Clearview Bowling Lanes, Elizabethtown Enjoyed collecting antiques, doing crossword puzzles and watching golf. Survivors: Companion Woodrow A. Leonard, Middletown Daughter Judith A. Roberts, Campbelltown Brother Charles A. Whitmoyer, Mayton Sister Sara Jane Gordon, Columbia Sister Dorothy May Baker, Elizabethtown 3 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Harvey W. Whitmoyer Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 22, 2002 Martha C. (nee Evans) Wargo, age 87 b. Jun 4, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 20, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William P. Wargo d/o late Harry & Agnes (nee Bleichert) Evans 1931 graduate of Lebanon H. S. She held degrees from East Stroudsburg University and Lebanon Valley College Retired elementary school teacher, having taught at Southeast Elementary for many years. Member, Moravian Church, Lebanon Enjoyed gardening and camping. Spending time with her grandchildren Survivors: Daughter Catherine Dugdale, Lebanon Sister Sara Lesher, Ber Beach FL 3 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son William Wargo II Infant Son Sisters Rachael Hine and Elizabeth Stevenson Brothers Francis Evans & Donald Evans Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 22, 2002 Loretta J. (nee Baylor) Breniser, age 70 b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 20, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o George H. Breniser, to whom she was married 42 years on May 9, 2001 d/o late Lester & Mary A. (nee Fertig) Baylor 1949 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Took banking courses at Bucknell and Penn State Universitites Retired from CoreStates Bank after 36 yrs as an executive secretary of retired bank president and vice chairman, Wilson D. McElhinny. Previously worked at Farmers Bank & Trust, later Milton Bank Worked at Farmers Trust Bank of Lebanon 1949 Ð 1960. Member, Lancaster Church of the Brethren Survivors: Son David A., h/o Pamela A. (nee Minnick) Breniser, Lancaster Sister Lena Wood, Doniphan, MO Burial: Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster Co. PA Feb 22, 2002 Jean C. (nee Breitenbach) Eslinger, age 69 b. Apr 2, 1932 Williamsport, PA d. Feb 20, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late John & Francelia (nee Goldberg) Breitenbach Retired from Butler Mfg Member, Liberty United Methodist Church, Liberty Enjoyed playing bingo Survivors: Son Mark S., h/o Diane L. Nichols, Jonestown Daughter Deborah L. McCollam, Bethel Daughter Kathy J. Tucker, cleona Brother Joseph Breitenbach, Carlise Sister Shirley Walizer, Virginia 10 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Granddaughter Nicole Clay Burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 23, 2002 Martha C. (nee Evans) Wargo, age 87 b. Jun 4, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 20, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late William P. Wargo d/o late Harry & Agnes (nee Bleichert) Evans 1931 graduate of Lebanon H. S. She held degrees from East Stroudsburg University and Lebanon Valley College Retired elementary school teacher, having taught at Southeast Elementary for many years. Member, Moravian Church, Lebanon Enjoyed gardening and camping. Survivors: Daughter Catherine Dugdale, Lebanon Sister Sara Lesher, Ber Beach FL 3 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son William Wargo II Infant Son Sisters Rachael Hine and Elizabeth Stevenson Brothers Francis Evans & Donald Evans Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 23, 2002 Grace (nee Krall) Seibert, age 79 b. Nov 2, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 22, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Steve Doviak d/o late David and Leah (nee Bixler) Krall Member, Tabor United Church of Christ, Lebanon Former Member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Jonestown Member of various organizations in Lebanon Co. Survivors: Son James R. Doviak, Jonestown Daughter Carolyn H. Farmer, Providence Forge, VA Daughter Joanne M., w/o Brian Wolfe, Jonetown Daughter Barbara J., w/o John Wagner, Foglesville Daughter Marla K., w/o Kenneth Fultz, Harrisburg Daughter Susan, w/o James Bohaczyk, Jonestown Brother Wilson Krall, Jonestown Brother Jacob Krall, Jonestown Sister Anna Yedinak, Lebanon 20 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 23, 2002 Lucille J. Park, age 85 b. Nov 18, 1916 Port Matilda, PA d. Feb 20, 2002 Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA w/o Donald C. Park parents are not listed! Member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Home Maker. Survivors: Son Donald Terry Park, Chambersburg Daughter Joyce Love, Annville Several brothers and sisters. 4 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren burial: Cremation. Mt. Union Cemetery Feb 23, 2002 William R. Reightler, age 46 b. Oct 3, 1965 Schuylkill Co. PA d. Feb 21, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA s/o late Robert & Helen (nee Geist) Reighlter survivors: Son William Lucas, Schuylkill Co. Brother Robert "Butch" Reightler, Pine Grove Brother Terry Reightler, Pine Grove Brother Dennis "Scott" reightler, Tremont Brother David Reightler, Tremont Brother Keith Reightler, Tremont Brother Dale Reightler, Donaldson Sister Lisa Stine, Myerstown Sister Lori Kimmel, Donaldson Sister Cheryl Humma, Schuylkill Haven Sister Mary Harner, Valley View Sister Cindy MacDuff, Auburn Preceded in death by: Sister Joan Stoudt Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Feb 23, 2002 Evangeline F. (nee Keyton) Hopkins, age 93 b. Nov 28, 1908 Dayton, VA d. Feb 22, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Dwane F. Hopkins d/o late William & Lydia (nee Blosser) Keyton Member, Hartville Church of the Brethren, Hartville OH Survivors: Son Jennings A. Hopkins, Jonestown Son Ivan D. Hopkins, Lebanon Son Carl F. Hopkins, Hartville OH Son Richard S., h/o Pat Hopkins, Dayton OH Daughter Eunice A. Lewis, Lebanon Daughter Margie A., w/o Harvey Binkley, Lebanon Daughter Marion F., w/o Pete Agrusa, Atlanta FA Daughter Nancy L., w/o Lloyd Stutzsman, Phoenix, AZ Sister Catherine Keagy, Harrisonburg VA 22 grandchildren 30 great-grandchildren burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 23, 2002 James L. Alloway II, age 40 b. Jun 8, 1961 location not listed. d. Feb 22, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Jodie L. (nee Metzger) Alloway s/o late James L. Alloway & Charlotte (nee Swift) Alloway Army veteran Homemaker Girls' youth basketball coach in the Cornwall-Lebanon Schoool District Served as a referee for South Lebanon athletics Volunteered with the Parent Teacher Partnership at the South Lebanon Elementary School. Enjoyed camping. Survivors: Son James L. Alloway III, Lebanon Daughter Olivia N. Alloway, Lebanon Daughter Danielle L. Alloway, Floston, MD Sister Judy Kawaja, Balitmore MD Sister Theresa Barr, Balitmore MD Sister Louise Le Compte, Baltimore MD Sister Vickie Woolery, Jacksonville FL Burial: no burial location listed. Feb 24, 2002 Joanna M. (nee Dellinger) Weary, age 93 b. Feb 6, 1909 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 23, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Charles M. Weary d/o late Frank M. Dellinger Sr. & Julianna (nee Shummer) Dellinger. Former topper for the former No-Mend Hosiery, Lebanon Member, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Marianne Weary, Lebanon Sister Gertrude Wigfield, Baltimore MD Numerous nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Barbara O'Neal, Elizabeth Petruke, Mary Lowy and Paula Dellinger Brothers Anthony F. Dellinger and Frank M. Dellinger Jr. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 24, 2002 Marion P. (nee Sweigert) Swanger, age 82 b. Mar 13, 1919 Wernersville, Berks Co. PA d. Feb 22, 2002 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late George W. Swanger Jr., who died Oct 13, 1991 d/o late Harry & Florence (nee Boyer) Sweigert Family homemaker. Member, Hebron United Methodist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Leonard, h/o Rose Marie Swanger, Jonestown Daughter Carole, w/o John Sukenik, Lititz Daughter Sharon, w/o Michael Endy, Hershey Brother David Smith, Palmyra Brother H. Herbert Smith, Hershey 3 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild burial: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 24, 2002 Robert H. Mountz Sr., age 85 b. date not mentioned Upper Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. PA d. Feb 23, 2002 Jefferson Township, Berks co. PA h/o late Margaret M. (nee Althouse) Mountz, who died April 23, 1993 s/o late Willis & Mary A. (nee Kramer) Henne 1979 Retired from Rockwell International, Wyomissing after 37 years of services Member, Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf Survivors: Son Robert H. Mountz, Womelsdorf Son John W. Mountz, York Daughter Mary Jane Behney, Womelsdorf Daughter Betty L. Hartranft, Womelsdorf Daughter Barbara L. Mountz, Womelsdorf Daughter Anna Mae Lorah, Bernville Daughter Linda A. Morton, Akron, PA 8 grandchildren burial: Zion Lutheran Reformed Church Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Feb 24, 2002 Joseph J. Memmi, age 86 b. Sep 25, 1915 Robertsdale, Cumberland Co. PA d. Feb 22, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Marion C. (nee Pavone) Memmi s/o late Grazzio & Domenica (nee Gambcourta) Memmi Former partner in the Memmi's Bakery in Hershey WW2 Army Air Corp veteran Member, St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey Member, Hershey Italian Lodge Avid reader and enjoyed music. Survivors: Son Ronald J. Memmi, Hershey Son Michael J. Memmi, Hershey Daughter Joann M. Imhof, Palmyra Daughter Victoria E. Cuddy, Palmyra Daughter Julia A. Davis, Harrisburg Brother Louis Memmi, Hershey Sister Freda Memmi, Hershey 9 grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Feb 24, 2002 Miriam Ann (nee Mickle) Scheible, age 92 b. date not provided Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Feb 22, 2002 Huntingdon Station NY w/o late George E. Scheible d/o late Joseph & Mary (nee Stengel) Mickle Former Lebanon resident before moving to Palmyra in 1950. Moved to Huntingdon Station NY in 1991. Clerk at the PA Dept of Agriculture. Survivors: Son Rev. Ronald E. Scheible, OSA of Abbott, TX Daughter Joan K., w/o John F. Loehle Jr., Shirley, NY 5 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 25, 2002 James M. Stutzman, age 48 b. date not listed Sellersville, PA d. Feb 22, 2002 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA h/o former Palmyra resident Robin (nee Kapp) Stutzman, to whom he was md 22 years. S/o Beulah D. (nee Detweiler) Stutzman, and the late James G. Stutzman 1971 Graduate of Lancaster Mennonite H. S. Earned a behavioral scient degree in 1975 from Messiah College. Attended Regent University Graduate School in Virginia Beach, earning a degree in counseling In 1986 and a law degree in 1989 Partner in the Ephrata law firm of James & Stutzman Previously a crisis intervention specialist and attorney in Virginia Beach Also worked several years as a manager for the York Central Health System. Member, Worship Center, Lancaster and served on its development committee. Member, Virginia State Bar Association Member, PA Bar Association Member, ORA International Missions serving on its board of directors. Hobbies: reading, writing, sports and attending his children's sporting events. Survivors: Son Nathaniel James Stutzman, Lititz Son Jonathon David Stutzman, Lititz Son Christopher Robert Stutzman, Lititz Daughter Bethany Elizabeth Stutzman, Lititz Brother David, h/o Joy (nee Hess) Stutzman, Kutztown Brother Lowell, h/o Debbie (nee Lucas) Stutzman, Thailand Sister Rose, w/o Larry Graber, Kutztown Sister Dorothy, w/o Bryan Yesolonsis, Harrisburg Sister Joan, w/o Eddie Morales, Cincinnati, OH Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 25, 2002 Charles W. Steckbeck, age 68 b. Aug 16, 1933 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 23, 2002 Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mildred Elizabeth (nee Beck) Steckbeck, w/whom he recently celebrated 47 years of marriage. S/o late James C. & Miriam (nee Romig) Steckbeck 1951 graduate of Lebanon H. S. Attended University of Maryland Retired after 22 years service with the Army, earning the rank of chief warrant officer 3 and receiving a Bronze Star. Service in Korea and did 3 tours of duty in Vietnam. After retirement, he worked 22 years as credit manager for the Lebanon Chemical Corporation Member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lebanon Active Member, Maennerchor Club Active Member, Krako Fishing Club Active member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 Active Member, American Legion Post 910 Survivors: Son Douglas, h/o Kimra Steckbeck, Mufreesboro, TN Son Dean Steckbeck, Palmyra Son Derik Steckbeck Daughter Dawn, w/o Dr. Harry S. Prihar, Lebanon Brother Henry Steckbeck, Lebanon Brother Michael Steckbeck, Lebanon Brother Samuel Steckbeck, Harrisburg Brother James Steckbeck, Laurel, MD Sister Helen Steckbeck, Lebanon Sister Patricia Yantz, Lebanon Sister Catherine Maransky, Lebanon Sister Gertrude Steckbeck, Alexandria, VA 8 grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Marie Probst Brother Edward Steckbeck Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 25, 2002 Nicholas C. "Papa Nick" Paporiella, age 84 b. Dec 23, 1917 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 23, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o Sally F. (nee Payne) Paporiella s/o late Charles & Philmeno Fanny (nee Morasco) Paporiella Retired employee of J. D. Twigg in Lancaster Army veteran of WW2 Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Former Knight of the Year. President of the Sons of Italy Club Life Member, Lebanon VFW Life Member, Maennerchor Club Life Member, St. Cecilia Church Life Member, Friendship & Liberty Fire Companies Member, Dutch Club Member, Civic League Member, Cumberland Club Life Member, Keystone Gunning Club Active in the Democratic party and was well-known for the spaghetti and meatball dinners he cooked for the many charitable organization. Survivors: Daughter Sally Ann, w/o James Donmoyer Sr., Lebanon Daughter Patricia, w/o George Vucetic Sr., Lebanon Brother Russell Paporiella, Lebanon Sister Sylvia Sprague, Lebanon 4 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Foster Son Thomas Dengler Sister Carmela Shutt Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 25, 2002 Ivan H. High, age 81 b. Sep 3, 1920 Farmersville, Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 23, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Lydia (nee Weaver) High s/o late John S. & Amanda (nee Horting) High Self-employed carpenter and farmer Member, Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, Myerstown Survivors: Daughter Eleanor, w/o Landis Hoover, Myerstown Daughter Elaine Harbaugh, Lebanon Son Lloyd, h/o Lorraine (nee Horst) High, Irvin Son David, h/o Climena (nee Martin) High, Myerstown Sister Emma, w/o George Gonzalez, Ephrata Sister Lydia, w/o Elam Martin, Myerstown Sister Mary Parbel, Myerstown Brother John David High, Myerstown Brother Luke High, Myerstown Brother Henry High, Narvon Brother Melvin High, Texas Brother Christ High, Manheim Brother Jacob High, Mifflintown 25 grandchildren 26 great-grandchildren burial: Mt. Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. Feb 25, 2002 Sterling C. Hostetter, age 88 b. Apr 26, 1913 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 24, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o Mildred M. (nee Boltz) Hostetter, to whom he was married 65 years, Dec 24, 2001 s/o late Charles & Roberta (nee Brugh) Hostetter Retired from the former Bethlehem Steel plant in Lebanon Member, Messiah Evangelical Luther Church, Lebanon He and his wife were houseparents for the Milton Hershey School. Survivors: Daughter Elaine F. Berheiser, Cleona Daughter Evelyn M., w/o Larry L. Shaak, Lebanon Sister Vista, w/o Leo Darkes, Lebanon Sister Pauline Royer, Palmyra Sister Christine Troutman, Myerstown Brother Paul, h/o Sarah Hostetter, Jonestown 2 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild a number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Muriel Horst and Louise Schaeffer Brother Roy Hostetter A granddaughter Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 26, 2002 Freda L. (nee Miller) McCaffery, age 81 b. Mar 15, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 24, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late James C. McCaffery, who died Jan 2, 1993 d/o late Hammond D. & Sarah C. (nee Rudy) Miller. Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Homemaker Member, Bethany United Church of Christ, Ephrata. Survivors: Step-son Robert A., h/o Susan (nee Rohe) McCaffery, Lexington, NC Sister Mildred Leinthall, Lebanon 2 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren a niece. Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA Feb 26, 2002 Stewart W. Zerbe, Sr., age 75 b. Apr 7, 1926 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Feb 25, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Helen M. (nee Neidlinger) Zerbe, to whom he was married 51 years. S/o late Oscar & Esther S. (nee Kintzel) Zerbe Member, Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove, where he served as deacon for 43 years Graduate of Pine Grove H. S. Charter Member, Pine Grove Area Ambulance Association, where he served as EMT for many years and a first aid instructor. 30 year employee at the former Gold Mills Inc., Pine Grove, where he was the first truck drive for the company and worked in the warping dept and quality control Army Veteran and decorated for his service in Europe during WW2. Survivors: Son Stewart W. Zerbe, Jr., Pine Grove Daughter Linda Witherow, Pine Grove Brother Roy "Josh" Zerbe, Pine Grove Brother Willard Zerbe, Mesa AZ Sister Betty Zerbe, NYC 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Two infant daughters Burial: Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Feb 26, 2002 Rev. Norman William Patrick, age 93 b. Dec 17, 1908 Hanoverdale, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 25, 2002 Landisville, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Esther Beryl (nee Firestone) Patrick s/o late Rev. Thomas Patrick Sr. & Sallie (nee Baum) Patrick. Retired 1973 from Hershey Chocolate Co., where he had worked in the shipping dept with 46 years of service. Had been an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren since 1939. First called to self-supported ministry in Big Swatara congregation, and later was an elder-in-charge of the Hanoverdale and Conewago congregations of the Church of the Brethren. Served on the Atlantic North East District Mission Board and several other church boards. Known for his evangelistic style of preaching, he led many revival services. Member, Hanoverdale Church of the Brethren in West Hanover Twp. Enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He donated many of his handcrafted items for sale at the District Relief Auction of the Church of the Brethren. Survivors: Son Roy E. Patrick, Palmyra Daughter Sylvia P., w/o Robert L. Heffley, Lancaster; 15 grandchildren 29 great-grandchildren 1 great-great-grandson Preceded in death by: Daughter Florence P. Keller, on May 22, 1962 Burial: Hanoverdale Cemetery, West Hanover Township, Dauphin Co. PA Feb 26, 2002 Cheryl C. (nee Long) Bohart, age 44 b. Jul 3, 1957 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 24, 2002 Williamsport, PA w/o Edward L. Bohart Jr. d/o Charles F. h/o Iris Long, Lake Charles and the late Delores M. (nee Elliott) Long. 1975 Graduate of Northern Lebanon School and worked in the financial management dept of the Federal Prison in Allenwood. Member, USP Allenwood Local 307 Avid gardener Member, National Wildlife Federation. Survivors: Daughter Christa S. Shreiner, Hughesville Son Eric A. Shreiner, who is in the Air Force Brother Terry L. Long, Lebanon Sister Deborah A. Miller, Tower City Brother Dale A. Long, Richmond VA Brother Daniel D. Long, Harrisburg Brother John P. Long, Myerstown Sister Rebecca A. Bahl, Elliottsburg Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Williamsport, PA Feb 26, 2002 John K. Bomberger, age 87 b. Nov 9, 1914 Heidelberg Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 24, 2002 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Margaret E. (nee Weidman) Bomberger s/o late John M. & Sarah (nee Krall) Bomberger Retired sel-employed general contractor Life Member, Mt. Aetna Fire Co. Survivors: Son John L. Bomberger, Myerstown Sister Lizzie Patches, Jonestown Sister Mary Ballard, Wellsville NY 3 grandchildren burial: Heidelberg Cemetery, Reistville, PA Feb 26, 2002 Irene D. (nee Daub) Minnich, age 89 b. Sep 25, 1912 Lebanon co. PA d. Feb 25, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Elmer R. "Skeeter" Minnich, who died Feb 1, 2001. D/o late Milton H. & Lillian (nee Mengle) Daub Retired sewing machine operator from Dempford Mfg, Lebanon Member, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Doris, w/o Herman Longenecker, Lebanon 2 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Jeannette Daub. She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: Steelstown Cemetery, Steelstown, PA Feb 26, 2002 Esther E. (nee Shepler) Weible, age 95 b. Dec 7, 1906 Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 24, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Otis Bord w/o late Chris Messinger w/o late Thomas Weible Sr. d/o late Mason & Laura (nee Noll) Shepler Retired garment worker from the Weiss Shirt Factory Attended St. John's U.M. Church in Lebanon Enjoyed fishing and playing bingo. Survivors: Son Guy Bord, Lebanon Son Richard Bord, Lebanon Step-son Thomas, h/o Sandra Weible, Lebanon Step-dau Patricia, w/o Frederick Pantelich, Lebanon Step-son Richard Messinger, Lebanon Step-dau Catherine, w/o Galen Kaylor, Annville Step-dau JoAnne, w/o H. Jon Spaulding, FL Brother Allen Shepler, Lebanon Brother Clarence, h/o Betty Shepler, New Mexico Sister Ethel Brown, South Carolina Sister Arlene Byle, FL 4 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren 24 step-grandchildren 25 step-great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Step-daughter Ellen Schiavonin and Minerva Bredenstine Brothers Marlin, Leroy, Amos, Russell, Otis, Carl, Walter and Herman Shepler Sister Helen Yordy. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 26, 2002 Jack F. Leibich, age 51 b. Mar 23, 1950 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 25, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA s/o late Leroy & Catherine (nee Heisey) Leibich employed as a heating, ventilating and air conditioning installer for G. F. Bowman. Previously worked for Herb Sheet Metal. Member, Bible Fellowship Church. Survivors: Son Patrick M. Leibich, Lebanon Daughter Michele D. Leibich, Lebanon Daughter Lori A. Sands, Lebanon Son Allen H. Leibich, Lebanon Son Kevin L. Leibich, Lebanon Brother Mark Leibich, Lebanon Sister Marjorie, w/o Joseph Malin, Lebanon Sister Helen Gamble, Lebanon Sister Esther, w/o Larry Shaud, Lebanon Sister Eloise Hummel, Lebanon Sister Doris Leibich, Lebanon 3 granddaughters nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Harry Leibich Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 26, 2002 Boulton H. "Pete" Gelston, age 83 b. Jan 9, 1919 Torrance, PA d. Feb 23, 2002 Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Eva A. Gelston s/o late Gerald & Nellie (nee Miller) Gelston Electrical Engineer supervisor at the Bethlehem Steel Co. Army Veteran of WW2 Member of the Steelton/Swatara Lodge 775 F & AM Millennium member of the National Rifle Association Survivors: Sister Nellie Kinnan, Royal Palm Beach, FL Step-son Gerald M., h/o Jeanne Boltz, Hershey Step-son Jay R., h/o Barbara Boltz, Harrisburg 5 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren Cremation. Feb 27, 2002 Mary E. (nee Rittle) Troutman, age 58 b. Jul 30, 1943 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 25, 2002 Reading, Berks Co. PA w/o George S. Troutman Jr., to whom she was married 40 years on Jul 29, 2001 d/o Edith M. (nee Moyer) Rittle She and her husband operated a dairy farm in Myerstown for 1961 Ð 2000 1961 Graduate of South Lebanon H. S. Member, Tulpehocken United Church of Christ, Richland Member, Country Dancers, Reading Member, Lebanon Co. Farm Women Member, Snowmobile Club, Shartlesville Enjoyed crafts, dancing and camping. Survivors: Daughter Debra A., w/o Mark Keiffer, Bethel Daughter Susan E., w/o Robert Lowe, New Freedom Daughter Diane L., w/o Terrance Yingling, Osterburg Son Scott A., h/o Constance Troutman, Mohrsville Sister Shirley, w/o Kenneth Brown, Myerstown Brother Ralph Rittle Jr., Lebanon Brother George Rittle, Joppa MD Brother Larry Rittle, Myerstown 8 grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 27, 2002 Alberta E. (nee West) Singer, age 87 b. Oct 31, 1914 Harrington, Kent Co. Delaware d. Feb 25, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Wayne E. Singer, who died Sep 16, 1976 d/o late William E. & Alberta E. (nee Arterbridge) West Retired seamstress from the Susan Garment Co., Lebanonn Member, St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Avid bingo player at the Hebron Bingo Hall Enjoyed traveling to the Atlantic City casinos. Survivors: Daughter Emma J., w/o Randy D. Geist, Lebanon Daughter Betty E., w/o Robert Knapp, Lebanon Daughter Pauline A., w/o late Richard Dubbs, Lebanon Son Wayne E. Singer Jr., Cleona Son Ray S., h/o Kathy Singer, Dillsburg Son William C., h/o Betty Singer, Lebanon Brother William West, Pomona CA 17 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren 2 nephews burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 27, 2002 Richard A. Adair, age 59 b. Mar 23, 1942 Terre Hill, PA d. Feb 25, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Linda L. (nee Beamesderfer) Adair s/o late Harry G. & Dorothy H. (nee Binkley) Adair Navy veteran. Employed as a machinst w/ the W.G. Corp., Morgantown for the past 3 years. Member, National Rifle Association Member, Reinholds VFW Member, Goodwill Fire Co., Myerstown Member, Mountain Inn Hunting Camp in Mifflin Co. Member, Cocalico Sportsman Club Survivors: Step-dau Lori Heller, Myerstown Sister Patsy Ann Kofroth, Paradise Sister Beverly R., w/o Richard Auker, Rothsville Sister Betty Jane, w/o Clarence Burd, Denver PA Brother Harry L. Adair, Mountville Brother Claude E., h/o Betha (nee Weinhold) Adair, Stevens Brother Barry J. Adair, Ephrata Brother Kerry E. Adair, Rothsville 14 nieces 10 nephews 17 grandnieces 19 grandnephews a great-grandniece burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 27, 2002 Edwin M. Reed, age 72 b. date not listed Blainsport, Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 26, 2002 Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Ruth M. (nee Kilmer) Reed, to whom he was married 53 years. S/o late David & Edna (nee Gress) Reed Worked for Sears in Lebanon in the shippihg and receiving dept for 28 years. Retired 1991 Before that, worked for the former Farm Bureau, Lebanon Mill. Charter Member, lake View Bible Church, Manheim, where he sang in the choir and served on the first board of elders, continuing to work on the board from 1971 Ð 1977. He was chairman of the building committee in 1980 & 1981, superintendent and Assistant superintendent of the Sunday School program and member of the visitation groups. Sexton of Neffsville Mennonite Church for over 25 years. In his early years, he was assistant Pastor of Palmyra United Zion Church. Survivors: Son Thomas J., h/o June (nee Martin) Hoffman, Denver, PA Daughter Donna M., w/o Daniel H. Riesen, Cleveland OH Daughter Brenda K., w/o James M. Kish, Ephrata Sister Edna, w/o Henry L. Martin Jr., Denver PA 5 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Swatara Cemetery, Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co. PA Feb 27, 2002 Michael Karpew, age 79 b. Sep 4, 1922 Staten Island, NY d. Feb 25, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Dorothy C. (nee Furlong) Karpew, to whom he was md 61 yrs on Dec 8, 2001 s/o late Charles & Mary (nee Torbyn) Karpew Captain for Moran Towing in Perth Amboy, NJ 33 yrs, retiring in 1976. Army veteran of WW2. Member, Mary Gate of Heaven Church, Myerstown Member, Elks Club, Flemington NJ Member, American Legion, Wormleysburg Enjoyed playing golf. Survivors: Son Michael C., h/o Audrey Karpew, Ephrata Son Stephen P., h/o Geri Karpew, Flemington NJ Sister Sophie Krywy, Staten Island NY Brother Stephen Karpew, Staten Island 13 grandchildren several great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Peter Karpew, who died in 2000 Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 27, 2002 Patricia D. Long, age 60 b. Jul 21, 1941 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 26, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA parents are not listed! Survivors: Companion Ammon "Butch" Long, Palmyra Son John Long Jr., Palmyra Son Richard W., h/o Amy Taylor, Annville Son Robert D. Long, Great Falls, MT Daughter Veronica L. Kugle, Annville Daughter Tammy S. Garloff, Lebanon Daughter Michelle, w/o Mark Gravel, Palmyra 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Edwin P. Auman III and Darrel Long burial: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Feb 27, 2002 Oscar David Leon, age 13 b. Jan 5, 1989 Columbia, South America d. Feb 26, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA s/o German & Dilia (nee Melo) Leon Member of the Valley Hockey Club, Cali, Columbia Enjoyed playing chess and soccer. Survivors: Brother Maurice Leon, Lancaster Sister Debbie Leon, Lancaster Maternal & Paternal Grandfather Many aunts, uncles and cousins Burial: location is not listed! Feb 28, 2002 Josephine M. Demmy, age 99 b. Jan 6, 1903 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Feb 26, 2002 Lebanon PA d/o late Harry & Lillie (nee Stahl) Demmy 1921 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. 1923 Graduate of Shippensburg Normal School A retired elementary school teacher, she began her career of 49 years in West Lebanon School District before teaching in the Hummelstown area, and eventually retiring in 1968 from the Lebanon School District after 44 years of service. Life Member, Bethany Unite Methodist Church, Lebanon, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and superintendent for many years. A member of its Golden Agers and the Missionary Society. Survivors: Sister Evelyn A. Mellinger, Lebanon Sister Mary E. Barr, Lebanon Brother Richard Demmy, Virginia Brother William H. Demmy, Lebanon Brother Robert E. Demmy, SanAntonio TX Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Step-mother Stella M. McGuiney Brothers Harry Demmy, C. James Demmy, and Allen A. Demmy Sister Marguerite E. Oxenford Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 28, 2002 David Tyler Ebling, age 7 b. Jul 8, 1994 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Feb 26, 2002 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA s/o David B. Ebling and Lisa M. Hastings Member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Jonestown First grade student at South Lebanon Elementary IU-13, he was named a student of the month in December. Loved music, swinging in the park, and swimming, a big Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan. Survivors: Half-sister Jessica L. Ebling, Jonestown Half-sister Amy L. Hastings, Jonestown Paternal Grandmother Jeanette Ebling, Jonestown Paternal Great Grandfather Esther L. Ebling, Jonestown Maternal Grandfather Dan Hastings, Boston MA Maternal Grandmother Jill Bernheisel, Jonestown Number of aunts and uncles. Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Feb 28, 2002 Miriam B. (nee Burchell) Taylor, age 90 b. Feb 11, 1911 Brooklyn NY d. Feb 26, 2002 North Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o Lee Taylor d/o late William & Henrietta (nee Murphy) Burchell Housewife Survivors: Son Richard Taylor, Silver Spring MD Daughter Elizabeth Stover, Rochester NY 5 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Cremation. No burial location listed. Feb 28, 2002 Robert I. Rudy, age 71 b. Feb 3, 1931 Adamstown, Lancaster Co. PA d. Feb 26, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Jo-Anne (nee Scheer) Rudy, to whom he was married 6 years on Dec 9, 2001 s/o late Ira & Cartherine (nee Ranck) Rudy Retired pipefitter from RCA in Lancaster. Paymaster of the Navy Club of Lebanon Ship 91 Member, Rescue Fire Co. Member, Mt. Joy American Legion Past Grand Commander of the Military Order of the Cooties Pup Tent 77, Adamstown Survivors: Daughter Sharon, w/o James Diehl, Bethlehem Son Duane Rudy, Adamstown Step-son Michael Campbell, Palmyra Brother Charles Strock, Milford DE Brother John Strock, Waterford, MI Grandson Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Harold Rudy Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Feb 28, 2002 Elizabeth Anne (nee Shipe) Kuser, age 54 b. Nov 1, 1947 Warren County, Virginia d. Feb 26, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o James Randolph Shife Sr & Louise (nee Barrit) Shipe She had lived and worked in the Lebanon Area for 20 years. Survivors: Son Richard L. Kuser, Jr., h/o Roxanne Kuser, Enola Sister Doris S. Williams, Front Royal VA Sister Mary S. Frazier, Front Royal VA Brother James R. Shipe Jr., Front Royal VA Brother Charles E. Shipe, Front Royal VA 2 grandsons burial location is not listed!