Obits: Jan 2002 : 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: 03/21/2002 INDEX in order listed Jan 1, 2002 Sophia J. (nee Januck) Kruk, age 92 Jan 1, 2002 Nola P. (nee Pendlay) Sease, age 75 Jan 1, 2002 Reed E. Singer, age 75 Jan 1, 2002 Mary Ann (nee Pendlay) Darosh, age 55 Jan 1, 2002 Frederick R. Johnson, age 73 Jan 1, 2002 Minnie (nee Briese) Schietrumpf, age 102 Jan 1, 2002 Violet Irene Eby, age 82 Jan 2, 2002 Bruce A. Kutz, age 48 Jan 2, 2002 Elizabeth F. "Betty" (nee Tracey) Bachman, age 76 Jan 2, 2002 Marian E. (nee Hoke) Deitzler, age 81 Jan 2, 2002 Miriam Speicher Smoker, infant Jan 3, 2002 Jacob W. "Jake" Patches, age 82 Jan 3, 2002 Wayne B. Ritchie, age 84 Jan 3, 2002 Carl L. Kimmel Sr., age 64 Jan 3, 2002 Sophia J. (nee Janucik) Kruk, age 92 Jan 3, 2002 Timothy M. Zohner II, age 11 Jan 3, 2002 Harry E. Dissinger, age 77 Jan 3, 2002 Grace A. (nee Moeller) Stephens, age 85 Jan 3, 2002 June E. (nee Hoffman) Balog, age 77 Jan 4, 2002 Lula I. (Zimmerman) Lengel, age 86 Jan 4, 2002 Carmen Irizarry-Oquendo, age 70 Jan 4, 2002 Armando F. Martinez, age 88 Jan 4, 2002 Anna L. (nee Bolton) Roberts, age 92 Jan 4, 2002 Mary E. Fraytic, age 85 Jan 4, 2002 Edward A. Folmer, age 81 Jan 4, 2002 Joyce E. (nee Emrich) Martinez, age 60 Jan 4, 2002 Ruth E. (nee Nornhold) Boyer, age 88 Jan 4, 2002 Lula I. (nee Zimmerman) Lengel, age 86 Jan 5, 2002 Faith E. (nee Markert) Boswell, age 81 Jan 5, 2002 Richard Paul Speraw, age 75 Jan 5, 2002 Eleanor M. (nee Heller) Waldron, age 85 Jan 5, 2002 Mervin A. Schaeffer, age 71 Jan 5, 2002 Ada F. (nee Blouch) Shoemaker, age 85 Jan 6, 2002 Theresa M. (nee Adamitis) Bross, age 44 Jan 6, 2002 Madalyn E. (nee Ely) White, age 77 Jan 6, 2002 Nadine K. (nee Rabensinte) Frantz, age 91 Jan 6, 2002 Robert Wissler, age 39 Jan 6, 2002 Jay R. Brown, age 65 Jan 6, 2002 Lawrence Fitzpatrick, age 86 Jan 6, 2002 Alexander J. Kish, age 85 Jan 6, 2002 Richard M. DeHart, age 68 Jan 7, 2002 Paul E. Whitt Sr., age 78 Jan 7, 2002 Irene E. (nee Lehman) Miller, age 85 Jan 7, 2002 Charles C. Keller, age 95 Jan 7, 2002 Elmer Lincoln Corey, age 81 Jan 7, 2002 Neal R. Hower, age 70 Jan 8, 2002 Arlene M. (nee Leibensperger) Althouse, age 92 Jan 8, 2002 Madeline L. (nee Shirk) Miller, age 77 Jan 8, 2002 Ralph R. Stalnecker, Sr., age 68 Jan 8, 2002 John M. Brandt, age 85 Jan 8, 2002 Fred M. Long, age 51 Jan 8, 2002 Robert Wissler, age 39 Jan 8, 2002 Sadie G. Morris, age 89 Jan 8, 2002 Frances P. (nee Pressel) Lilly, age 98 Jan 8, 2002 Edna Caroline (nee Atkins) Shott, age 77 Jan 8, 2002 LeRoy J. Marinkov, age 75 Jan 8, 2002 Marie (nee Wenrich) Addington, age 104 Jan 9, 2002 Philomena C. (nee Troain) "Sis" Leed, age 66 Jan 9, 2002 Edith E. Roberts, age 96 Jan 10, 2002 Edwin H. Shay, age 73 Jan 10, 2002 Mary A. (nee Grumbine) Stoever, age 95 Jan 10, 2002 Marian L. (nee Moyer) Lutz, age 70 Jan 10, 2002 Robert J. Seabold, age 87 Jan 10, 2002 Juanita (nee Velez) Sierra, age 43 Jan 10, 2002 Loretta (nee Ferris) Hedges, age 63 Jan 10, 2002 John W. Bailey, age 34 Jan 10, 2002 Rev. Robert F. Beard, age 80 Jan 11, 2002 Kenneth H. Krammes, age 68 Jan 11, 2002 Rev. Caleb A. Kreider, age 85 Jan 11, 2002 Kreider D. Hostetter, age 70 Jan 11, 2002 Ray Z. Light, age 79 Jan 11, 2002 Jeanne W. (nee Mathieu) Backenstose, age 79 Jan 11, 2002 David M. Reed, age 67 Jan 12, 2002 Irvin B. Ream, age 88 Jan 12, 2002 Kenneth H. Krammes, age 68 Jan 12, 2002 Larry P. Patrick, age 60 Jan 12, 2002 Hazel R. (nee Stoner) Christ, age 91 Jan 12, 2002 Hattie M. (nee Keller) Groy, age 85 Jan 12, 2002 Barbara Ann "Snook" (nee Cooley) Epler, age 61 Jan 12, 2002 Elizabeth G. (nee Hoover) Gettle, age 83 Jan 13, 2002 Cynthia K. (nee Bender) Filingeri, age 59 Jan 13, 2002 Shirley F. (nee Smith) Glant Jan 13, 2002 Hilda M. (nee Crouse) Leffler, age 89 Jan 13, 2002 Betty Lou (nee Moser) Heck, age 68 Jan 14, 2002 Shirley F. (nee Smith) Glant, age 68 Jan 14, 2002 Frank E. Knarr, age 85 Jan 14, 2002 Daniel F. Beck, age 92 Jan 14, 2002 Hattie M. (nee Keller) Groy, age 85 Jan 14, 2002 Betty J. Kinsey, age 79 Jan 14, 2002 George C. Fair, age 86 Jan 14, 2002 Martha E. (McCorkle ) Meyerhoffer, age 89 Jan 14, 2002 Hugh P. Peters, age 76 Jan 14, 2002 Zelia W. Lopes, age 79 Jan 15, 2002 Joseph H. Klarsch, age 89 Jan 15, 2002 Helen E. (nee Richter) Barr, age 92 Jan 15, 2002 Jeffrey L. Boyer, age 45 Jan 15, 2002 Evelyn M. (nee Kappenstein) Brauner, age 77 Jan 15, 2002 Mary Jane (nee Mahek) Thomas, age 70 Jan 15, 2002 Zelia W. Lopes, age 79 Jan 16, 2002 Allen W. Mays Jr., age 71 Jan 16, 2002 Elizabeth M. (nee Frutchey) Maconaghy, age 93 Jan 16, 2002 Allen C. Miller, age 62 Jan 17, 2002 Jonathan B. Lantz, age 85 Jan 17, 2002 Lester H. Edris, age 76 Jan 18, 2002 Annie M. (neeYerger) Ney, age 90 Jan 18, 2002 William Binner "Bill" Spang, age 76 Jan 18, 2002 Dorothy C. Deck, age 90 Jan 19, 2002 Walter H. Lilley, Sr. Jan 19, 2002 Vernon D. Bennetch, age 87 Jan 20, 2002 Ruth Ann (nee Miller) Witman, age 59 Jan 20, 2002 Jane S. (nee Swoyer) Leibig, age 55 Jan 20, 2002 Viola B. (nee Sites) Klopp, age 81 Jan 21, 2002 Fay A. (nee Shanaman) Sholley, age 77 Jan 21, 2002 Ada Irene (nee Bohr) Boyer, age 91 Jan 21, 2002 Harold R. Batz, age 72 Jan 21, 2002 Adele M. (nee Knorr) Shadle, age 97 Jan 21, 2002 Ann B. (nee Merkle) Spahn, age 84 Jan 22, 2002 Julia M. (nee Burkey) Rowe, age 80 Jan 22, 2002 Stella Pedia, age 87 Jan 22, 2002 Shirley J. (nee Boyer) Shutter, age 67 Jan 22, 2002 Del B. (nee Baucom) Bidelspach, age 54 Jan 22, 2002 Elsie M. (nee Light) Weik, age 86 Jan 22, 2002 George R. Waltz, Jr., age 74 Jan 22, 2002 President Carl J. Tice, age 64 Jan 22, 2002 Anne M. (nee ????) Fegan, age 79 Jan 23, 2002 Dominick C. Natale, age 70 Jan 23, 2002 John "Jack" Armstrong, age 80 Jan 23, 2002 William J. Zartman, age 88 Jan 23, 2002 Susan E. (nee Rzecka) McAvoy, age 46 Jan 23, 2002 E. Ray Hoover, age 80 Jan 23, 2002 Charles W. Schach, age 94 Jan 23, 2002 Stella H. (nee Kline) Reist, age 92 Jan 23, 2002 Emma Lee Shay, age stillborn Jan 23, 2002 Jane S. (nee Swoyer) Leibig, age 55 Jan 23, 2002 Gertrude C. (nee Matthews) Clark Kordek, age 91 Jan 24, 2002 Brandon Scott Kline, age 16 Jan 24, 2002 Ruth A. (nee Daube) Barnes, age 73 Jan 24, 2002 Grace E. (nee Smith) Gerhart, age 93 Jan 24, 2002 Ruby Arlene (nee Garrison) Neidigh, age 74 Jan 24, 2002 Elsie M. (nee Magni) Carpenter, age 85 Jan 24, 2002 Catherine A. (nee Duffy) Snyder, age 94 Jan 24, 2002 Gladys E. (nee Johnson) Houtz, age 80 Jan 25, 2002 Ann B. (nee Merkle) Spahn, age 84 Jan 25, 2002 Isaiah Jeremy Sanchez (it's a girl), stillborn Jan 25, 2002 Grace E. (nee Smith) Gerhart, age 93 Jan 25, 2002 Brandon Scott Kline, age 16 Jan 25, 2002 Lizzie M. (nee Moyer) Buck, age 86 Jan 25, 2001 Harold B. Deaven, age 74 Jan 25, 2002 Cyril K. Feather, age 89 Jan 25, 2002 Lee R. Wolf, age 87 Jan 25, 2002 Anna T. (nee Taylor) Heisler, age 95 Jan 26, 2002 William C. Bitner, age 80 Jan 27, 2002 Morris N. "Sol" Ream, age 86 Jan 27, 2002 Verna E. (nee Renninger) Hively, age 70 Jan 27, 2002 Thomas L. Allwein, age 101 Jan 27, 2002 Harry L. Buck, age 78 Jan 27, 2002 Brian Bruce Houser, age 38 Jan 28, 2002 Calvin E. Boyer, age 74 Jan 28, 2002 Mildred R. (nee Light) Garber, age 86 Jan 28, 2002 Grace A. (nee Showers) Eisenhauer, age 79 Jan 28, 2002 Dora E. (nee Fake) Heilman, age 81 Jan 28, 2002 Harry L. Buck, age 78 Jan 29, 2002 Sherry T. (nee Thierwechter) Rummel, 35 Jan 29, 2002 Arlene (nee Fasnacht) Balsbaugh, age 86 Jan 29, 2002 Slva H. (nee Harclerode) Messerschmidt, age 84 Jan 29, 2002 Ina M. (nee Liskey) Harman, age 101 Jan 29, 2002 Ralph J. Myers, age 76 Jan 29, 2002 Wallace E. Borden, age 77 Jan 29, 2002 Almeda D. (nee Auman) Beard, age 87 Jan 29, 2002 Martha M. (nee Schriver) Reilly, age 90 Jan 29, 2002 Mary J. (nee Landis) Weaber, age 74 Jan 30, 2002 Florence W. Smith, age 91 Jan 30, 2002 Robert A. Wolf, age 72 Jan 30, 2002 Rodger D. Lutz, age 54 Jan 30, 2002 Helen (nee Saunders) Johe, age 93 Jan 30, 2002 Agnes C. (nee Massar) Deibler, age 83 Jan 30, 2002 Erma E. (nee Thompson) Barr, age 85 Jan 30, 2002 Alfred J. "Doc" Ceresini, age 79 Jan 30, 2002 Luella J. (nee Weaver) Kessler, age 80 Jan 30, 2002 Gene H. Lehman, age 68 Jan 31, 2002 Florence W. Smith, age 91 Jan 31, 2002 Marvin F. Leitzel, age 74 Jan 31, 2002 Agnes C. (nee Massar) Deibler, age 83 Jan 31, 2002 Grace Irene (nee Anspach) Grumbine, age 96 Jan 31, 2002 Richard "Pip" Landis, age 49 Jan 31, 2002 Pauline G. (nee Pitcher) Summers, ate 83 Jan 31, 2002 Thomas M. Hunter, age 86 Jan 31, 2002 Edna K. (nee Showers) George, age 92 Jan 1, 2002 Sophia J. (nee Januck) Kruk, age 92 b. Jan 14, 1909 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 31, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Alexander & Sophia (nee Jablonski) Januck Retired factory worker at Berkshire Mills and Luden Candy Co., Reading Member of Church of St. Cecilia, Lebanon Survivors: Sister Gertrude Billinski, Lebanon Sister Charlotte Smith, Lebanon Step-dau Maria Felty, Lebanon Step-son Joseph Serba, Palmyra 7 step-grandchildren 10 step-grandchildren 2 nieces Preceded in death by: Son C. Arthur Kruk Brother Arthur Kotowski Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 1, 2002 Nola P. (nee Pendlay) Sease, age 75 b. Jun 2, 1926 Los Angles, CA d. Dec 30, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Robert E. Sease, who died Aug 4, 1998 d/o late Merl D. & Phyra E. (nee Tooman) Pendlay Security guard for Greg's Security, Harrisburg Nurses aid Hershey Medical Center Laundry worker Survivors: Daughter Victoria M. Blystone, Lebanon Daughter Cathy J. Gilner, Harrisburg Daughter Kit M. Stauffer, Bethel Son Steven E. Stevenson, Harrisburg 5 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren burial: Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg PA Jan 1, 2002 Reed E. Singer, age 75 b. date not listed Farmersville, PA d. Dec 31, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Betty J. (nee Kissinger) Singer, w/whom he celebrated 57 yrs on Oct 28, 2001 s/o late Silas & Bessie (nee Adams) Singer Worked 42 yrs, Arrow International, Wyomissing. Retired 1988. Member, Haak's United Zion Church, Stricklerstown Member, Union at Arrow International Army Veteran of WW2 Life Member, Millcreek Rod & gun glub Member National Rifle Association When he was unable to continue hunting, he became a cook at his hunting camp. Survivors: Daughter Rachel A., w/o David A. Mock, Schaefferstown Daughter Rebecca J., w/o Larry C. Wenger, Myerstown Son Richard K. Singer, Stricklerstown 5 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Brother Thomas Singer, Bradford Sister Alice Smith, New Holland Preceded in death by: Brothers Russell and Benjamin Singer Burial: Millbach Cemetery Jan 1, 2002 Mary Ann (nee Pendlay) Darosh, age 55 b. Jan 22, 1946 Port Carbon, PA d. Dec 30, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Francis E. Darosh d/o late Michael & Mary (nee Zigmund) Minarick Cashier for Sheetz & Redner's Market, Palmyra Member of Living Waters Chapel, Lebanon Survivors: Son Tony Darosh, Lebanon Sister Florence, w/o William Shay, Port Carbon Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Michael Minarick Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 1, 2002 Frederick R. Johnson, age 73 b. Mar 10, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 29, 2001 Lebanon, PA h/o Frances (nee Neyhart) Johnson s/o late George G. & Pauline (nee Behney) Johnson Served with the PA National Guard and worked as a mechanic at the former Lebanon Steel Foundry. Member Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Survivors: Daughter Deborah Ann Templin, Lebanon Daughter Jody R., w/o Mark W. Allen, Lebanon 5 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren Brother Paul E. Johnson, Lebanon An aunt Several cousins. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 1, 2002 Minnie (nee Briese) Schietrumpf, age 102 b. Dec 21, 1899 Hazlton, PA d. Dec 27, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Lewis Schietrumpf Sr., who died in 1985 d/o late Carl & Elena (nee Grossman) Briese Spent most of her life in Conyngham Pass, Luzerne County. Member of the former St. Paul's United Church of Christ Survivors: Son Lewis Schietrumpf Jr., West Hazleton Daughter Ruth Henney, Myerstown 3 grandchildren 1 great-granddaughter half-brother Arthur Briese, Weatherly several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Peter, Charles, William, Frank and Alvin Briese Sisters Elenora Buff, Anna Yocum, Amelia Grebe and Martha Briese Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, West Hazeltown, Luzerne Co. PA Jan 1, 2002 Violet Irene Eby, age 82 b. Oct 5, 1919 Hopeland, Lancaster Co. PA d. Dec 30, 2001 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Walter C. & Mazie M. (nee Eckert) Eby. Retired employee of Morgan Paper Co. of Lititz Survivors: Brother Lester Eby, Ephrata Brother Arthur Eby, Ephrata Brother Walter Eby, location unknown Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Dorothy Fern Eby Enck and Betty Jane Eby Moats. Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 2, 2002 Bruce A. Kutz, age 48 b. Oct 7, 1953 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 31, 2001 Pottsville, PA s/o late Allen & Stifannie (Natale) Kutz volunteered in the Soup kitchen in Pottsville. Worked as a laborer Member of Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove. Survivors: Sister Betty Ann Ulsh, Shenandoah Sister Linda Kaufman, Schuylkill Haven Preceded in death by: Sister Joyce Kutz Burial: Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 2, 2002 Elizabeth F. "Betty" (nee Tracey) Bachman, age 76 b. date not listed Lewes Delaware d. Dec 19, 2001 Millersville, PA w/o late Arthur W. Bachman, who died in 1987 d/o late Clifton C. Tracey Sr. & Mary S. (nee Burkey) Graham Graduate of West Reading H. S. Worshiped in Protestant faith. Assistant Girl Scout Leader in Millersville 1946 Ð 1986 employed as a waitress at Seibel's CafŽ, Lancaster Country Club, Hamilton Club and the Lemon Tree. Avid reader of mystery novels, traveled throughout the world and 50 states and loved flowers and Broadway shows. Survivors: Son Robert W. Bachman, Millersville Daughter Barbara A., w/o Gerald T. Randall, Lititz Daughter Sharon L., w/o Thomas V. Plunket, Palmyra Brother Clifton C., Jr., h/o Carol Tracy, Lancaster Step-mother Lois Tracy, Honeybrook 5 grandchildren burial: location not listed. Jan 2, 2002 Marian E. (nee Hoke) Deitzler, age 81 b. Dec 23, 1920 Somerville, Somerset Co. PA d. Dec 31, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Robert J. Deitzler, to whom she was married 62 yrs on Dec 9. D/o late Michael & Hilda (nee Dahlberg) Hoke Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Homemaker Formerly employed as an inspector for the former No-Mend Knitting Mills, Lebanon Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Mary Circle where she had been the secretary for many years. Member, Lebanon Senior Center Member, AARP Former Member, YMCA where she swam and attended Bible Study. Avid reader & enjoyed walking with friends at the Lebanon Plaza Mall Survivors: Son Phillip C. "Buzz" Deitzler, Lebanon Daughter Andrea K., w/o Jeffrey J. Dawson, Palmyra Daughter Beth E., w/o David e. Santana, Lebanon Daughter Dede E., w/o Jedd Erdman, Schaefferstown Brother Joseph T. Hoke, Lebanon Half-sister Betsy, Lebanon Half-sister Kathryn, Harrisburg 8 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Michael R. Deitzler Brothers Rowland Hoke, Howard Hoke, Charles Hoke Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 2, 2002 Miriam Speicher Smoker, infant b. Dec 29, 2001 Jackson Township, Lebanon Co. PA (at home) d. Dec 31, 2001 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA infant daughter of David S. & Bene L. (nee Lapp) Smoker Survivors: Brother John Lee Smoker, Myerstown Paternal Grandparents John & Lizzie Smoker, Myerstown Maternal Grandparents John B. & Naomi Lapp, Reistville Maternal Great-Grandparents John K. & Rachel Lapp, Myerstown Paternal Great-Grandparents John & Salmone Smoker, Myerstown Paternal Great-Grandmother Miriam Speicher, Lancaster Burial: Northside Cemetery (near Myerstown/Schaefferstown), Lebanon Co. PA Jan 3, 2002 Jacob W. "Jake" Patches, age 82 b. Aug 1, 1919 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 1, 2002 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o late Mildred M. (nee Bomberger) Patches, who died Jan 15, 1997 s/o late William & Katie (nee Sharp) Patches 1937 Ð 1942 employed at the ABC Garage, Reading 1945 Ð1982 employed as ice facilities supervisor for Bethel & Mt. Aetna Telephone Co. Retiring. Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon Member, Williamson Masonic Lodge F & AM 307, Womelsdorf Member, Rajah Temple, Rajah Shrine Club and Legion of Honor of the Rajah Temple, Reading Member, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Member, Valley of Reading Lifetime member of Keystone and Goodwill Fire companies in Myerstown Past president of Lebanon Co. Shrine Club. 1937 graduate of Muhlenberg Township H. S. Army during WW2. Survivors: Friend Mildren Yarnell, Wyomissing Step-son Ronad Youse, Satellite Beach, Florida Step-son Rev. Conrad Youse, Lebanon Sister Dorothy Moyer, Myerstown 3 step-grandchildren 7 step-great-grandchildren burial: Laureldale Cemetery, Reading, Berks Co. PA Jan 3, 2002 Wayne B. Ritchie, age 84 b. May 7, 1917 Kreiders, VA d. Jan 1, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Olive Beatrice (nee Ratliff) Ritchie s/o late Henry Casper & Emma Blanche (Dove) Ritchie. Retired truck driver from the former Bethlehem Steel Corp., Lebanon Member, Jonestown Bible Church Survivors: Daughter Joyce E. Titlow, Strausstown Daughter Doris J., w/o Harry Shirk, Fredericksburg Daughter Eva J., w/o Paul W. Neuin, Myerstown Sister Beulah Rentschler, Myerstown Sister Hazel Fees, Jonestown Brother Hugh Ritchie, Bethel 11 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren 2 great-great-grandchildren number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Gleason Ritchie Sisters Helen Russell and Elva Kissinger Burial: Johnstown Bible Church Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 3, 2002 Carl L. Kimmel Sr., age 64 b. May 7, 1937 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 2, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o Kathleen M. (nee Stumpf) Kimmel, to who he was married 39 years. S/o Grace E. (nee Moore) Kimmel and the late James W. Kimmel Member, St. Ceclia Church Member, Rescue Hose Co. No. 4 Member, Lebanon Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association Member, Board of City Fire Trustees, where he served as vice chairman. Life member, First Aid & Safety Patrol, where he belonged for more than 40 years. Active Member of the Perseverance Fire Co. for 46 _ years 1989 Fireman of the Year for Lebanon Captain for 2 Years Served as Secretary 1956 Graduate Lebanon H. S: Member of its band and chorus. Survivors: Daughter Rosemarie A., w/o Sal Marino, Lebanon Son Carl L., h/o Crystal Kimmel, Lebanon Brother James Kimmel, Lebanon Brother Thomas Kimmel, Lebanon Sister Grace Cecil, Lebanon Sister Nancy Oliver, Lebanon 4 grandchildren several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Robert K. Kimmel Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 3, 2002 Sophia J. (nee Janucik) Kruk, age 92 b. Jan 14, 1909 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Dec 31, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Alexander & Sophia (nee Jablonski) Janucik Retired factory worker at Berkshire Mills and Luden Candy Co., Reading Member, St. Cecilia Church Survivors: Sister Gertrude Billinski, Lebanon Sister Charlotte Smith, Lebanon Step-daughter Maria Felty, Lebanon Step-son Joseph Serba, Palmyra 7 step-grandchildren 14 step-great-grandchildren 2 nieces Preceded in death by: Son C.Arthur Kruk Sister Elizabeth Serba Brothers Joseph Janucik, Arthur Kotowski and Andrew Janucik Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 3, 2002 Timothy M. Zohner II, age 11 b. Sep 26, 1990 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 1, 2002 Lebanon PA lengthy battle with cancer. S/o Timothy M. Zohner & Beth A. (nee Vituszynski) Zohner 5th grader at Henry Houck E. S. Co-chair for the Relay for Life. Survivors: Brother Tyler Zohner, Lebanon Brother Jayson Bowman, Lebanon Brother Joshua Bowman, Lebanon Brother Jonathan Zohner, Annville Brother Michael Zohner, Annville Brother Matthew Zohner, Annville Sister Nicole Miley, Annville Sister Melissa Zohner, Annville Grandparents Michael & Diana (nee Raiger) Vituszynski, Lebanon Barbara Enck, Lebanon Great- Grandparents Florence Vituszynski, Lebanon Warren Raiger, Myerstown Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 3, 2002 Harry E. Dissinger, age 77 b. Feb 26, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co PA d. Jan 2, 2002 Lebanon PA s/o late Harry G. & Anna (nee Flamm) Dissinger Retired employee of former Bethlehem Steel Corp. Lebanon Member of the Maennerchor & St. Gertrude's clubs Member, Lebanon American Legion Member, Holy Name Society & St. Ceclia Church. Survivors: Half-sister Mildred Rank, Lebanon Half-sister Norma Mehler, Lebanon Half-sister Lois Rank, Jonestown Burial: St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 3, 2002 Grace A. (nee Moeller) Stephens, age 85 b. Oct 22, 1916 Sugarland, Texas d. Jan 2, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Gottfried & Esther (Shaw) Moeller. Graduate of Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing, NY, NY Registered nurse. Army veteran of WW2, serving as captain in the Nurse Corps. Survivors: Daughter Jean, w/o Kerry Newbert, Princeton NJ Daughter Nancy, w/o Barry Stephens, Myerstown A Grandson Burial: burial location is not listed. Jan 3, 2002 June E. (nee Hoffman) Balog, age 77 b. Jun 22, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 1, 2002 Tampa, Florida w/o late Andrew C. Balog, who died Aug 19, 1975 d/o late Oscar L. & Mary J. (nee Wenrich) Hoffman Retired salesclerk from the Bennetch Shoestore in Lebanon Also employed by former Stuff to Wear. Survivors: Son Larry, h/o Sherri Balog, Harrisburg Daughter Susan, w/o Timothy Matheny, Wesley Chapel, FL 2 grandsons burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 4, 2002 Lula I. (Zimmerman) Lengel, age 86 b. Nov 27, 1915 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 3, 2002 Pine Grove, PA w/o late William R. Lengel, who died in 1986. D/o late Robert M. & Ida (nee Miller) Zimmerman Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Employed as a seamstress at Susan Garment Co., Bethel Employed by the former Canoe Manufacturing in Pine Grove. Survivors: Daughter Gertrude, w/o Andrew Pezzoni, Blairsville DaughterJanet, w/o Reuben Miller Daughter Patricia, w/o Terry Weckle, Pine Grove Daughter Sandra, w/o Rodney Kelley, Kalispell, MT Son William R. Lengel Jr., Lincoln Nebraska Sister Sadie P. Sattizahn, Pine Grove Sister Roma Ulrich, Robesonia Brother Paul Zimmerman, Jonestown Brother Lloyd Zimmerman, Pine Grove 15 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren 3 great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Mabel Warner & Minnie Heinbach Brother Milton Zimmerman Burial: St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 4, 2002 Carmen Irizarry-Oquendo, age 70 b. Dec 28, 1931 Puerto Rico d. Jan 2, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Franciso Feliciano d/o late Aniceto & Ramona (nee Afanador) Oquendo survivors: Son Jose A. Feliciano, Lebanon Daughter Carmen M., w/o Frank Maldonado, Lebanon Daughter Maribel, w/o Pedro Gonzalez, Lebanon Brother Estanislao Oquendo, Connecticut Brother Wilson Oquendo, Long Island, NY Brother Alberto Oquendo, Virginia Sister Maria M. Beauchamp. W/o Angel Luis, Florida 9 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Aniceto Oquendo Jr. Sister Angelia Oquendo Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Township, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 4, 2002 Armando F. Martinez, age 88 b. Aug 20, 1913 Cuba d. Jan 2, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co.PA h/o late Dulce Maria Martinez s/o late Pedro & Inez (nee Gomez) Martinez One of 13 sibilings. Long-time jockey in New England "Won more than 5,000 races over 36 years in a career that began in his homeland of Cuba and spread to Mexico, Panama, Canada and across the United States. He rode for gangster Al Capone in Havana in the 1930's and later lost his life's investments in property to revolution. 1958 he and his family lived in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, but went to Cuba for Christmas with relatives. Then Fidel Castro seized power. What followed were weeks of grilling by authorities before he could return home. He lost everything, applied for U. S. citizenship and never returned to Cuba. Back in New England, he became a legenc as the journeyman jockey who rode Charlie Boy to almost all of the horse's 58 victories." Retired as a jockey in 1968 and became a trainer. "He launched a racing stable with his son Jose, who eventually took over the family business and currently is a leading trainer at Penn National Race Course, Grantville". The elder Martinez later finished 2nd twice in the Old New England Favorites Classic at Rockingham Park. His last start was on July 7, 1986, when he at 73, he took 2nd by a nose to man half his age. Survivors: Son Armando, Brighton MA Son Jose, Grantville Brothers Alberto, Nino, and Pedro all of Miami, Florida Brother Rolando, Grantville Sister Catalina, Miami FL Sister Aurora, Havana, Cuba 5 grandchildren 2 great-grandsons numerous nieces and nephews burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Brighton, Massachusetts Jan 4, 2002 Anna L. (nee Bolton) Roberts, age 92 b. date not provided Emerald, Lehigh Co. PA d. Jan 2, 2002 Hamburg, PA w/o late John R. Roberts, who died Oct 5, 1981 d/o late Harvey & Kate (nee Beltz) Bolton Member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Slatington 1926 Graduate of Slatington H. S. Secretary to the Superitendent of Schools of S.S. Palmer H. S. in Palmerton 1926-1936 Secretary to the Dean of women at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg Employed at Burkey Underwear Co. & Han Mortors, Hamburg Last employed by John W. Thomas Insurance/Realtor, Hamburg. Life member & past patron of Blue Mountain Chapter 433 Order of Amaranth Also served as Past president for the Hamburg Business & Professional women's Club. Member of the Hamburg Senior Cititzens Member of Matron's Club District B., Order of Easter Star Survivors: Sister Bernice Solt, Slatington Burial Fairview Cemetery, Slatington, PA Jan 4, 2002 Mary E. Fraytic, age 85 b. Mar 3, 1916 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 3, 2002 Lebanon, PA d/o late Mark & Mary (nee Almas) Fraytic Member of St. Ceclia Church Survivors: Niece Kathleen Heilman, Hummelstown Niece Patricia Petruska, Lebanon Niece Suzanne Akerley, Lebanon Nephew John Braun, Lebanon 7 great-nieces 5 great-great nephews Preceded in death by: Nephew Paul Thomas Fraytic Burial: St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 4, 2002 Edward A. Folmer, age 81 b. Aug 26, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 3, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o of Dorothy K. Folmer, w/whom he would have celebrated 58 years on April 15th. S/o late George A. & Charlotte (nee Boeshore) Folmer. 1937 Graduate Lebanon H. S.- Class valedictorian and summa cum laude from Rider College in 1940, bachelor's degree in acctg. Member Alpha Epsilon Zeta honor fraternity. Passed his certified professional acct. exam, and following graduation from college worked for Luscomb Airplane Co. for 1 year. He joined the firm of Robert L. Miller CPA in Lebanon, whe he was a junior partner. Retired from KMG Main Hurdman, CPA's. Past president & charter member of Lebanon Jaycees having received the Lebanon Jaycess's Community Service Award in 1986. Past president of the Lebanon Lions Club, United Way of Lebanon Co., Community of Lebanon Association. Member of the American Institute of CPA's, Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 F & AM, Tall Cedars Quittapahilla Forest 25, Weidle Royal Arch Chapter 197, and the Lebanon Royal and Select Master Masons, Lebanon Council 27. Belonged to Mt. Gretna Tennis Club, Lebanon Senior Cititzens Center and the Quentin Riding Club. Charter member of the Pershing Avenue Playground Assoc.; Lebanon Co. Youth Council; and Hebron U. M. Church Boy scout troop. Member Hebron U. M. Church, where he was Sunday School treasurer for over 25 years. Served on many fundraising campaigns w/ Lebanon Co. workshop, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon Valley College, the boy Scouts and the Agape Family Shelter. Well-known sports enthusiast, he was director of Lebanon Co. Hardcourt Tennis Tournament for 5 yrs. Director oif the Lebanon Co. Women's Tennis Tourney in Mt. Gretna for 20 years. He and his son Andy won PA Hardcourt Father-Son Tennis Tourney 3 times. Played baseball and softball for 50 years. Pitched 4 no hit games in the county church softball league. Played in Central PA Volleyball league and recorded 2 hole-in-one during his golfing career. Survivors: Son Edward A. Folmer Jr., Renton, Washington Son Andrew Folmer, Palmyra Daughter Susan Ann Folmer, Lebanon 7 grandchildren a great-grandchild burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 4, 2002 Joyce E. (nee Emrich) Martinez, age 60 b. Jan 11, 1941 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 2, 2002 Lebanon PA d/o late Chester F. & Esther D. (nee Light) Emrich Former Production worker at Printed Terry in Lebanon. Worshipped in the U. M. faith. Attended Cornerstone Fellowship, Lebanon Received General Education Development degree 1984 Student of the year in Lebanon Co. 1983. Survivors: Son Chester E. Emrich, Annville Son Ronald L. Stuart, Lebanon Son David G. Stuart, Lebanon Sister Grace Kramer, Palmyra Brother Nelson Emrich, Palmyra 12 grandchildren a great granddaughter burial: location not listed. Jan 4, 2002 Ruth E. (nee Nornhold) Boyer, age 88 b. Mar 26, 1913 Shellsville, PA d. Jan 2, 2002 Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Abraham L. Boyer, who died Jun 5, 1995 d/o late Harry C.& Harriet E. (nee Runkle) Nornhold Retired Hershey Foods Corp. of 40 years Member, St. John's U. M. Church, Grantville Survivors: Brother Norman A. Nornhold, Hummelstown Nieces and nephews and cousins. Burial: Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Jan 4, 2002 Lula I. (nee Zimmerman) Lengel, age 86 b. Nov 27, 1915 Pine Grove township, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 3, 2002 Pine Grove, PA w/o late William R. Lengel, who died in 1986 d/o late Robert M. & Ida (nee Miller) Zimmerman Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Seamstress at Susan Garment Co., Bethel Employed former Canoe Manufacturing, Pine Grove Survivors: Daughter Gertrude, w/o Andrew Pezzoni, Blairsville DaughterJanet, w/o Reuben Miller, Lebanon Daughter Patricia, w/o Terry Weckle, Pine Grove Daughter Sandra, w/o Rodney Kelley, Kalispell, MT Son William R. Lengel Jr., Lincoln NE Sister Sadie P. Sattiszahn, Pine Grove Sister Roma Ulrich, Robesonia Brother Paul Zimmerman, Jonestown Brother Lloyd Zimmerman, Pine Grove 15 grandchildren 19 great-great grandchildren 3 great-great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Mabel Heinbach & Mabel Warner Brother Milton Zimmerman Burial: St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 5, 2002 Faith E. (nee Markert) Boswell, age 81 b. Feb 5, 1920 St. Mary's PA d. Jan 3, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late John F. Boswell d/o late George G. & Frances (Duell) Markert Veteran of WW2, serving in the 1st women's company of the U. S. Marine Co. to be called to active duty. Retired from Cameron Co. Children & Youth Services Member, First Presbyterian Church, Emporium Member, American Legion Member, Order of the Easter Star Survivors: Son Charles F. Boswell, Emporium Son J. Dewey Boswell, Nashville TN Son James D. Boswell, Palmyra 6 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Kathryn Broker Brother Charles & Neil Toner Burial: Newton Cemetery, Cameron Co. PA Jan 5, 2002 Richard Paul Speraw, age 75 b. Aug 8, 1926 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 2, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Alice (nee Kreiser) Speraw no parents are listed. Retired from Caterpillar of York. Army Veteran of the WW2 Member, Grantville Zion Lutheran Church, Grantville Survivors: Daughter Angela Monn, Chambersburg Step-dau Sherry Eisensmith, Red Lion Step-son Rand Copp, Maryland Step-son Dennis Copp, Seven Valleys Sister Dorothy Haak, Lebanon Brother Leroy Keifer, Lebanon 2 grandchildren 3 step-grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 5, 2002 Eleanor M. (nee Heller) Waldron, age 85 b. May 20, 1916 North Cornwall Township, Lebnanon Co. PA d. Jan 4, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Floyd Waldron d/o late Esther Heller. Former nurses aide at Cornwall Manor, Cornwall PA Member, Trinity U. M. church, Lebanon She was the last of her immediate family Burial: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 5, 2002 Mervin A. Schaeffer, age 71 b. Sep 28, 1930 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 3, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Patricia (nee Fuber) Schaeffer. S/o late Robert & Amy (nee Berger) Schaeffer Former employee of Pine grove Township road crew. Former employee of Quaker Alloy Former fire police officer for North End fire Co. Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Member, Kittantiny Gun club Member, Red Suspender's Hunting Club Member, Oak Grove Sportsman club Member, Tower City Moose Social member of the Pine Grove VFW Social member of the Tower City and Harrisburg American Legions. Survivors: Son Larry L. Schaeffer, Maryland Son Rickey A. Schaeffer, Aurora, CO Son Dean R. Schaeffer, Etters Daughter Joan M. Ernfield, Hegins Step-son Todd Fetterhoff, Isle of Palms, SC Step-son Gary Fetterhoff, Lykons Brother Paul E. Schaeffer, Pine Grove Brother Richard Schaeffer, Pine Grove Brother Norman Schaeffer, Lebanon Sister Marian Weinrich, Marysville 3 grandchildren 4 step-grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: Fairview Cemetery, Muir, PA Jan 5, 2002 Ada F. (nee Blouch) Shoemaker, age 85 b. Dec 13, 1916 location not listed d. Jan 4, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Willis Shoemaker d/o late Milton B. & Alice E. (nee Hoke) Blouch Retired as a licensed practical nurse from Good Samaritan Hospital. Deaconess at Palmyra Church of the Brethren 1934 Graduate of Palmyra H. S. 1970 Graduate of the Lebanon Co. Vo-tech she was the last surviving charter member of Farm Women's Group No. 3 Survivors: Foster Son Ronald Wagner, Lancaster Brother Clair Blouch, Piscataway NJ Sister Mary B. Meyer, Palmyra Step-granddaughter Step-grandson 4 foster grandchildren 8 foster great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Step-son Thomas Shoemaker Burial: Spring Creek Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Jan 6, 2002 Theresa M. (nee Adamitis) Bross, age 44 b. Jun 17, 1957 Hatboro, Montgomery Co. PA d. Jan 5, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Bradley K. Bross d/o Charles J. & Agners M. (nee Harkins) Adamitis Member, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Lebanon Served on the is vestry. Graduate of Hatboro-Horsham H. S. Member, PA Dutch Region Antique Automobile Club. Survivors: Son Michael B. Bross, Lebanon Son Steven K. Bross, Lebanon Daughter Bridge A. Bross, Lebanon Daughter Lisa M. Bross, Lebanon Brother Charlie Adamitis, Hatboro Brother Mark Adamitis, Hatboro Brother Joseph Adamitis, Hatboro Sister Agnes, w/o John Bishop, Mountaintop Preceded in death by: Sister Rhonda Braithwaite. Burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, No. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 6, 2002 Madalyn E. (nee Ely) White, age 77 b. Dec 22, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 4, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Nevin R. White d/o late Elmer & Eleanor (nee Deroff) Ely operator for the former Bell Telephone Employee of the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. during WW2 Licensed investigator for the Lebanon Co. Dog Law Office. Member, Hebron U. M. Church, Lebanon Life member of Humane Society for Lebanon Co. for 40 years, serving on the board of directors for most of those years. She was the first vice president in charge of shelter operations and served as president for 8 years. Enjoyed braiding wool rugs. Survivors: Son Jeffrey R., h/o Bethany White, Lebanon Daughter Natlie J., w/o Robert Phillips, Lebanon 4 granddaughters several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Richard Ely Burial: Kochenderfer's Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 6, 2002 Nadine K. (nee Rabensinte) Frantz, age 91 b. Jul 14, 1910 Hanover, PA d. Jan 4, 2002 South Nassau co. Hospital, NY w/o late Irwin B. Frantz Sr. d/o late Harry & Birdie (nee Knipple) Rabensinte she worshipped in Lutheran faith. Survivors: Son Irwin B. Frantz Jr., Glen Cove, NY Daughter Suzanne Frantz, w/o Harvey Gannon, Chantilly VA 4 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren Relatives in Palmyra Preceded in death by: Sister Hilda Walter, Anna Rabenstine & Nellie Bennett Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover PA Jan 6, 2002 Robert Wissler, age 39 b. Jan 16, 1962 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 22, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Lela M. Anderson s/o Fred & Nancy (nee Miller) Drake Roofer w/Houck Roofing, Linglestown Survivors: Son John C., h/o Carissa Anderson, Harrisburg Son Michael Carey, Harrisburg Daughter Jennifer Wissler, Duncannon Daughter April Anderson, Duncannon Grandson His grandmother Catherine Drake, York Brother Fred Drake Jr., Harrisburg Brother Thomas Drake, Harrisburg Brother Shannon Drake, Harrisburg Brother Shane Drake, Harrisburg Brother Shamus "Moose" Drake, Harrisburg Brother Roger Drake, Harrisburg Sister Catherine Drake, Harrisburg Sister Cher Drake, Harrisburg Buried: location not listed. Possible cremation. Jan 6, 2002 Jay R. Brown, age 65 b. Jun 26, 1936 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 3, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Donna L. (nee Simpson) Fox h/o late Joanne (nee Hinks) Brown s/o Raymond & Christine (nee Hess) Brown Retired foreman for the PA Turnpike Commission Served U. S. Marines. Member, Covenant U. M. Church, Lebanon Member, Bass Anglers Sportsman Society Member, Lebanon County Bass Masters Member, R Field and Stream Former member, Lebanon City Planning Commission Survivors: Son Chris M., h/o Joanne Brown, Lebanon Son Jay M., h/o Melodie Brown, Lebanon Son Kevin, h/o Amy Fox, Hershey Son Jeff, h/o Jeannie Fox, New Mexico 10 grandchildren a great-granddaughter brother Dale, h/o Dottie Brown, Lebanon Brother Randy, h/o Kathy Brown, Holtwood, Lancaster Co. Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 6, 2002 Lawrence Fitzpatrick, age 86 b. May 10, 1915 Liverpool, England d. Jan 4, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Joan M. (nee Frazier) Fitzpatrick s/o late Peter Charles & Elizabeth (nee Roberts) Fitzpatrick Thoroughbred horse trainer at Penn National Race Track since 1974. Attended St. John's U. M. church, Grantville Attended St. Emmanuel U. M. Church, Indiantown Gap British Army from 1935 Ð 1945, surviving the Battle of Dunkirk in 1940 Life member, of the VFW in Kennett Square, Chester Co. PA Survivors: Step-daughter Gladys Farmer, Chard, England Step-daughter Lorraine Cassel, Annville Step-son Glenn Mueller Jr., Martinez, CA Step-son Timohty Mueller, Lebanon Step-daughter Valerie Henry, Lebanon 10 step-grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: St. John's Cemtery, Grantville, Dauphin Co. PA Jan 6, 2002 Alexander J. Kish, age 85 b. Aug 14, 1916 Greenleaf, Michigan d. Jan 5, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Arwilda D. (nee Nye) Kish s/o late John & Anna (nee Stgyorgi) Kisch Served in the Army WW2 and attained the rank of private first class. Retired crane operator at Harrisburg Steel Co. Survivors: Son Eugene, h/o Margaret A. Kish, Palmyra Son Lawrence, h/o Millie L. Kish, Annville Sister Helen Cope, Harrisburg Sister Anna Paul, Palmyra Brother James Kish, Linglestown 4 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Steve Kish Sister Mary Parsons Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 6, 2002 Richard M. DeHart, age 68 b. Feb 19, 1933 Mt. Aetna, PA d. Jan 5, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Lewis H. & Sara J. (nee Wagner) DeHart 1951 Graduate Myerstown H. s. 1953 Ð 1967 Worked for Crescent Plastics. 1967 Ð 1975 worked for Rimar of Manheim. 1976 Ð current, owned and operated United Plastic of Myerstown Member, Berks Co. Farm Bureau Enjoyed farming and owned and operated Knob Hill Farms in Mt. Aetna. Avid bowler. Survivors: Son Chris R., h/o Tracy L. DeHart, Myerstown Daughter Brenda L. DeHart, Myerstown Daughter Diana L. DeHart, Myerstown 4 grandchildren Sister Lucille, w/o Lester A. Bergman, Lebnaon Brother Marvin E. DeHart, Richland Brother Curtis DeHart, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death: Brother Lewis DeHart Jr. Burial: St. John's UCC Cemetery, Mt.Aetna, PA Jan 7, 2002 Paul E. Whitt Sr., age 78 b. Aug 4, 1923 Radford, VA d. Jan 5, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Dorothy V. Whitt s/o late Arthur & Rosa (nee Bishop) Whitt Retired, 30 years Quaker Alloy Navy Veteran WW2 Member, Lebanon Senior Center Survivors: Son Paul E. Whitt Jr., Lebanon Son Henry C. Whitt, Lebanon Brother Roscoe Whitt, Jonestown Sister Mary Schott, Sumter, SC Sister Thelma Reed, Radford, VA 2 grandsons buried: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 7, 2002 Irene E. (nee Lehman) Miller, age 85 b. Aug 21, 1916 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 6, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late John Miller Jr., who died Oct 2, 1997 d/o late George A. & Margaret (nee Foltz) Lehman Homemaker Member, St. Mark's United Church of Christ Member, Northern Lebanon Senior Center Survivors: Son Lynn R. h/o Carole Miller, Lebanon Sister Doris, w/o Harold Eisenhour, Lebanon 2 grandchildren number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers George and Richard Lehman Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 7, 2002 Charles C. Keller, age 95 b. Feb 28, 1906 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 6, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o late Bertha M. (nee Reber) Keller s/o late Adam & Emma Margaret (nee Bixler) Keller Employee of the former Lebanon Steel Foundry until 1945 Farmer from 1945 Ð 1954 Construction worker for Fisher Construction Co., Reading Proprietor, Hamlin Grocery Store until 1976 Member of the former, United Church of Christ of Kimmerlings, Now North Lebanon Fellowship Church, Lebanon Member, Mt. Olivet Lodge 704 F & AM Member, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Member, Quttapahilla Forest 25 Member, Valley of the Harrisburg Scottish Rite Survivors: Daughter Doris, w/o Thomas Mikoni, Kingman, AZ Son Charles C. Jr., h/o Tamami (nee Ishitaki) Keller, Tacoma, WA Son Adam R., h/o Martha (Smith) Keller, Slocomb, AL Son Harold D. Keller, Fredericksburg 13 grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Pauline V. Clagett Granddaughter Paulette Sue Clagett Grandson H. D. Keller Brothers Henry Keller, George Keller, Albert Keller, Harvey Keller, Adam Keller, Morris Keller Sisters Mary Young and Sarah McCord Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 7, 2002 Elmer Lincoln Corey, age 81 b. Jul 21, 1920 Thompson, CT d. Jan 5, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Esther M. (nee Wagner) Corey, to whom he was married 54 yrs, on April 12, 2001 s/o late Chester & Eva (nee Bennett) Corey Army veteran of WW2 Retired nurses aide of Lebanon VA Medical Center, where he helped in its construction and then continued his career in the nursing department. Member, Disabled American Veterans Member, Williamstown American Legion Life Member, Gratz VFW Survivors: Son Elmer L. Corey, Papillion, Nebraska Brother Arthur Corey, South Carolina Sister Dororthy Mayo, Connecticut Sister Joesphine Barrett, Connecticut 2 grandchildren number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Step-father Alvin Crowley Sisters Lillian LeTure and Elizabeth Clemens Brother Leonard Corey Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 7, 2002 Neal R. Hower, age 70 b. Jun 9, 1931 Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 6, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Lloyd & Erma (nee Brightbill) Hower Hair Stylist for many years and owned and two styling salons in Lebanon. Retired 1996 as owner/operator of Locust Square Styling Salon, Myerstown Member, Myerstown United Church of Christ 1950 Graduate of Myerstown H. S. 1957 Graduate of Philadelphia Institute of Barbering Army Veteran of Korean War. Enjoyed working on his computer. Survivors: Brother Guy, h/o Mary Hower, Millsboro, Delaware A niece and nephew Preceded in death by: Daughter Mary-Beth Suzanne Hower, in 1952 Burial: Possible cremation. Location not listed. Jan 8, 2002 Arlene M. (nee Leibensperger) Althouse, age 92 b. Jul 7, 1909 Mertztown, Berks Co. PA d. Jan 7, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Edwin & Esta (nee Bailey) Leibensperger Retired 1974, Publix Shirt Co., Myerstown Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Robesonia Enjoyed crocheting and sewing. Survivors: Daughter Joyce E., w/o George Fuhrman, Cleona Daughter Shirley A., w/o John Moyer, Robesonia Daughter Annette L. Lauer, Hershey Sister Edna Leibensperger, Allentown Sister Miriam Reinhard, Florida Sister Beatrice Christman, Pottstown 4 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: St. John's "Host" Cemetery, Bernville, Berks Co. PA Jan 8, 2002 Madeline L. (nee Shirk) Miller, age 77 b. Oct 8, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co .PA d. Jan 6, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o James D. Miller, to whom she was married 45 years, May 12, 2001. D/o late Harry & Earline (nee Brightbill) Shirk Member, Tabor United Church of Christ, Lebanon Surivivors: Son James E., h/o Kathy Plummer, Lock Haven Brother Marion A. Lewis, Hudgins, VA 3 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren 5 great-great-granchildren several nieces burial was at convenience of the family, is not listed! Jan 8, 2002 Ralph R. Stalnecker, Sr., age 68 b. May 4, 1933 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 7, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o Geraldine H. (nee Bashore) Stalnecker s/o late Ralph A. & Mabel (nee Eisenhower) Stalnecker Retired Service Tech for Carlos R. Leffler, Inc. Navy Veteran Korean War 1951 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Member, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon and its Brotherhood. Member, Lebanon VFW Post 23 Member, Navy Club Ship 91 Member, Friendship and Rural Security Fire Companies Member, North Lebanon Senior Cititzens Member, Lebanon Senior Center Member Tin Can Sailors Member, Lebanon Co. Police Combat Pistol Club. Survivors: Son Ralph R. Jr., h/o Sharon Stalnecker, Hummelstown Son Jeffrey A., h/o Kelly Stalnecker, Lebanon Sister Doris M. Lingle, Grantville Sister Nancy I., w/o Charles Hinks, Grantville 2 grandsons A granddaughter Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 8, 2002 John M. Brandt, age 85 b. date not mentioned Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 15, 2001 Fairlawn, Summit Co. OH h/o Mary (nee Grimes) Brandt h/o late Marion Brandt s/o late John Adam & Carrie (nee Wengert) Brandt 1935 Graduate of Fredericksburg H. S. Long time Resident of Fairlawn. OH Owned and operated Brandt's Barbecue & Deli, Akron OH Served in Army WW2 Former prisoner of war. Member, Fairlawn West United Church of Christ Member, American Legion & VFW Mason and Shriner. Survivors: Son John Brandt, Tucson AZ Son Jeffrey Brandt, Arlington VA 6 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild burial probably in Fairlawn, Ohio, though it is not listed. Jan 8, 2002 Fred M. Long, age 51 b. Jul 8, 1950 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 6, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Susan M. (nee Stalnecker) Long, to whom he was married 19 years on Feb 20, 2001. S/o late Doris Long Umberger Truck Driver with Bell & Evans, Fredericksburg Corrections officer at the Lebanon Co. prison for 5 years. Corrections Berks Co. prison for 4 years. Lebanon Auxilary Police for 4 years. Member, St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Lori L., w/o Jeff Turnbaugh, Landisburg Daughter Christina M. Long, Cleona Daughter Stephanie M. Solesky, Lebanon Daughter Heather L., w/o Earl W. Diemler III, Annville Son Kenneth A. Long, Annville Step-dau Marilyn, w/o Richard Shindell, Lebanon 4 grandchildren many nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son David M. Long, who died in 1981. Buried: Mt. Annville Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 8, 2002 Robert Wissler, age 39 b. Jan 16, 1962 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Dec 22, 2001 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Lela M. Anderson s/o Fred & Nancy (nee Miller) Drake Roofer w/Houck Roofing, Linglestown Survivors: Son John C., h/o Carissa Anderson, Harrisburg Son Michael Carey, Harrisburg Daughter Jennifer Wissler, Duncannon Daughter April Anderson, Duncannon Grandson His grandmother Catherine Drake, York Brother Fred Drake Jr., Harrisburg Brother Thomas Drake, Harrisburg Brother Shannon Drake, Harrisburg Brother Shane Drake, Harrisburg Brother Shamus "Moose" Drake, Harrisburg Brother Roger Drake, Harrisburg Sister Catherine Drake, Harrisburg Sister Cher Drake, Harrisburg Buried: location not listed. Jan 8, 2002 Sadie G. Morris, age 89 b. Feb 15, 1912 Lynwood VA d. Jan 4, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d/o late Ernest C. R. & Elizabeth Morris. Former daycare teacher at Joyce Schuck Daycare in FL Member, First Evangelical Congregational Church, Palmyra Former member, Mt. Olivet Church, Pineville, VA Survivors: Sister Louise Dean, St. Petersburg, FL Brother Ernest Morris, Port Republic VA Many nieces and nephews. Burial at convenience of family, not listed. Jan 8, 2002 Frances P. (nee Pressel) Lilly, age 98 b. Jul 11, 1903 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 6, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Lloyd Lilly Sr. & late Earl Lilly. D/o late Frank & Anna (nee Kreutzpaintner) Pressel Member, Grace Independent Church, West Lebanon Member, Speedwell Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Member, Keenage Group of the Lebanon Church of Brethren Survivors: Son Lloyd "Jim" Jr., h/o Clara Lilly, W. Lebanon 3 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren 7 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Valerie Pressel Kimmel Grandsons Gregory Kimmel and Joseph Kimmel Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 8, 2002 Edna Caroline (nee Atkins) Shott, age 77 b. Dec 14, 1924 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Dec 21, 2001 Tomey, Alabama w/o late John P. Shott d/o late William T. & Edna (nee Philips) Atkins Survivors: Son John P. Shott II, h/o Joyce Shott, Alexandria, VA Son Brian A., h/o Dinka Shott, Charlottesville VA Daughter Caroline M., w/o Wayne Shaw, Toney, AL Sister Gladys A. Sherid, Lebanon Brother Richard A. Atkins, Edgemont AR 4 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Frederick B. Atkins, John P. Atkins and William T. Atkins Jr. Sister Dorothy J. Koziara Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 8, 2002 LeRoy J. Marinkov, age 75 b. Oct 19, 1926 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 6, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o Sylvia F. (nee Hernley) Marinkov, with whom he would have celebrated 54 yrs in May. S/o late James Z. & Stella (nee Ollar) Marinkov CeeBee in the Navy during WW2. Owned & operated his own excavating business. Worked for Manehim Auto Auction Member, Holy Resurrection of Christ Serbian Orthodox Church, Lebanon Member, Friendship Fire Co., Member, Lebanon American Legion Survivors: Sister Sofie Rey, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Olga Resanovich Brother John Marinkov, Joseph Marinkov, George Marinkov, Michael Marinkov Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 8, 2002 Marie (nee Wenrich) Addington, age 104 b. Feb 24, 1897 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 6, 2002 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA d/o late Daniel & Elizabeth (nee Smith) Wenrich. Worshipped in the Lutheran Faith Employed for 20 years as companion, staying with people and taking care og them Survivors: Nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sisters Carrie Ebling, Margaret Wheeler, and Lottie Wenrich Brothers George Wenrich and Edward Wenrich. Burial: St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 9, 2002 Philomena C. (nee Troain) "Sis" Leed, age 66 b. date not provided Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 7, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co.PA w/o Kenneth E. Leed Sr., to whom she was married 47 yrs Nov 2001. S/o late Ostin & Ruth (nee Douple) Troain 1954 Graduate Lebanon Catholic H. S. Homemaker Resident of Mt. Joy since 1954. 1990 became the storekeeper at Cocalico Creek Campgrounds, near Kleinfeltersville, where her family camped since 1970. Member, Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Mt. Joy Volunteer, St. Anne's Home of Columbia for the past 13 years. Member, Dutch Trail Cutters Snowmobile Club, Ephrata Member, Red Rose Snowmobile Club, Manheim Survivors: Son Kenneth E. Jr., h/o Lynne M. Williams, Elizabethtown Son Stephen A., h/o Ethel M. (nee Mullen) Leed, Columbia Daughter Cecilia M., w/o Gary L. High, Elizabethtown Sister Mary E. Snyder, Cleona Sister Ruth T., w/o William W. Mish, Lebanon Brother Ralph Troain, Lebanon Brother Edward, h/o Patricia (nee James) Troian, Lebanon Brother Nicholas, h/o Barbara (nee James) Troain, Lebanon Brother Joseph, h/o Robin (nee Eberly) Troain, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brother John Troain Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 9, 2002 Edith E. Roberts, age 96 b. May 26, 1905 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Jan 6, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late George D. & Blanche (nee Thompkins) Roberts Retired secretary in government services Member, St. Andrew's U. M. Church, Havertown Survivors: Niece name not listed. Two nephews. Names not listed. Burial: location is not listed. Burial at convenience of family. Jan 10, 2002 Edwin H. Shay, age 73 b. Apr 22, 1928 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 8, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o late Louise C. (nee Pitzer) Shay, who died Feb 9, 1997 s/o late Harry E. & Elmina (nee Wise) Shay Retired loan processore from the former Lebanon Valley National Bank Member, Christ Presbyterian Church, Lebanon Surviving: Nephew Robert Hale, Lebanon Niece Mary Demler, Kleinfeltersville Niece Ann Harris, Moody, AL Great Niece Brenda Frantz, Kleinfeltersville Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 10, 2002 Mary A. (nee Grumbine) Stoever, age 95 b. Feb 18, 1906 Bethel Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 9, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Allen R. Stoever d/o late Benjamin J. & Maggie (nee Lick) Grumbine Formerly of Fredericksburg Retired presser from the Kantor Shirt Factory, Lebanon Member, St. John's Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg Member, Fredericksburg American Legion Auxiliary Member, Gold Star Mother Survivors: Son Guy, h/o Katheryn Stoever, Lebanon Daughter Ada R. Gilbert, Fredericksburg Daughter Eva M. Richard, Fredericksburg 10 grandchildren 7 step-grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren 7 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Harry Stoever & Roy Stoever Brothers John Grumbine and Jacob Grumbine Burial: Zoar's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mt. Zion, PA Jan 10, 2002 Marian L. (nee Moyer) Lutz, age 70 b. Mar 12, 1930 Tremont, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 8, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Kenneth L. Lutz, w/whom she would have celebrated 38yrs in March 2002. D/o late Harry L. & Sarah F. (nee Hubler) Moyer Seamstress for Morris Manufacturing in Tremont & Diane Manufacturing, Lebanon 1948 Graduate of Tremont H. S. Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Survivors: Brother Lester Moyer, New Jersey Three nephews Two nieces Preceded in death by: Brother Clifford Moyer Sister Pauline Staller Buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 10, 2002 Robert J. Seabold, age 87 b. Jan 13, 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 8, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o late Miriam (nee Bressler) Seabold s/o late Albert & Mabel E. (nee Brewer) Seabold Retired tool and die maker Army Veteran WW2 Survivors: Brother name not listed. Sister name not listed. Burial: location not listed. Jan 10, 2002 Juanita (nee Velez) Sierra, age 43 b. Dec 30, 1958 Puerto Rico d. Jan 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Narciso Luna Sierra & Felicita Sierra Velez Employee of Farmers Pride, Fredericksburg Enjoyed music. Survivors: Child Keilia Irizarry, Lebanon Son Angel O. Irizarry, Lebanon Daughter Kimberly Marie Sierra, Lebanon Brother Narciso Sierra Jr., Bronx NY Brother Jose D. Sierra, Lebanon Sister Santia Sierra, Brooklyn NY Sister Anna Perez, Lebanon Sister Elda Cruz, Puerto Rico 3 grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Samuel Sierra, Isidro Sierra and Israel Sierra Grandson Angel O. Irizarry Jr. Buried: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 10, 2002 Loretta (nee Ferris) Hedges, age 63 b. Oct 27, 1938 Brooklyn NY d. Jan 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Robin James Hedges d/o late Harold & Sarah (nee England) Ferris Homemaker Survivors: Son Kenny D. Hedges, Lebanon Daughter Donna L. Wilson, Lebanon Brother Harold Ferris, NY Sister Lorraine Kershner, Montoursville Sister Elizabeth Young, Brooklyn NY 5 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 10, 2002 John W. Bailey, age 34 b. date not provided Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 8, 2002 West Rockhill Twp., Bucks Co. PA h/o Jennifer M. (nee McNamara) Bailey, w/whom he celebrated 8yrs, Dec 18, 2001. S/o William D. Jr. & Dorothy Jean (nee Dunlap) Bailey Formerly of Lebanon, PA He moved to Perkasie, Bucks Co, PA in 1995 Had lived in Cresco & Bath, where he was involved full-time as an outdoor education director for 7 years at the Pocono Plateau Program Center in Cresco and also served as chairman of the site committee for the center. 1985 Cedar Crest H. S., Lebanon 1989 Graduate Penn State University bachelor's degree Attended East Stroudsburg University to obtain his teaching certificate Went on to enter the Master's Degree Program at the University Teaching in the middle school of the Saucon Valley School District Active Member, Grace Bible Church, Souderton, where he participated in the Sunday School program and the Small Group Sessions. Survivors: Sister Elizabeth A., w/o David Rothermel, Lebanon Sister Susan J., w/o Lee K. Stubbs, St. Joseph, MO Maternal Grandmother Dorothy C. (nee McMinn) Dunlap, Lebanon Paternal Grandmother Henrietta O. (nee Zehring) Bailey, Lebanon Two nephews. Burial: Mountain Home United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mountain Home, Monroe Co. PA Jan 10, 2002 Rev. Robert F. Beard, age 80 b. date not listed Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 8, 2002 Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. PA h/o Anna M. (nee Longenecker) Beard s/o late George H. & Hattie (nee Deitz) Beard Lived in Middletown Formerly lived in Soudersburg and New Castle, DE 1940 Graudate of Cornwall H. S. Graduate of the foerm Hauer Business School in Lebanon Retired factory worker from the former Gerber Shoe Factory, Mt. Joy Ordained minister, serving as pastor for several churches in Delaware and Lancaster Co. Life member, VFW Post 8638 in Highspire Member, Disabled American Veterans, Elizabethtown Member, AmVets Member, Tall Cedars 43 Member, Zembo Temple and its consistory and Perseverance Lodge F & AM 21, Harrisburg Member, Cornwall U. M. Church Member, United Missionary Evangelistic Association Past President of the board of directors of Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, where he also served as chaplain. WW2 veteran in both the Army and Air Force. Enjoyed crocheting. Survivors: Son Brian Brandt, Middletown Son Brian Updegraff, Middletown Brother Kenneth Beard, Manheim Brother Jack Beard, Cornwall Sister Rose Ginder, Cleona Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 11, 2002 Kenneth H. Krammes, age 68 b. Jan 27, 1933 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 10, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Georgene (nee Krause) Krammes w/o late Francis & Ruth G. (nee Heinbach) Krammes Korean War veteran Served with the K Co. of the 223rd Infrantry Regiment, receiving the United National Service medal and the Korean Service Medal. Member, Hetzel's Reformed Church, Pine Grove Life Member, Rock Fish & Game Member, Pine Grove VFW Employed as a leather seasoner Worked at the former Garden State Tanning Co. Steel worker at Quaker Alloy, Myerstown Survivors: Son David Krammes, Manchester NH Son Dwayne Krammes, Pine Grove Daughter Danette Wolfe, Pine Grove Brother name not listed Three sisters not named 5 grandchildren burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 11, 2002 Rev. Caleb A. Kreider, age 85 b. date not listed South Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 9, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Erma H. (nee Koser) Kreider, w/whom he celebrated 60 years on Jan 1, 2002. S/o late Jonas & Susan (nee Kettering) Kreider Owner/operator of his own farm in Penn Township Operated Kreider Manufacturing, a welding company in Manheim for many years. Retired minister having servered 1955 Ð 1998 in Church of the Brethren Member, White Oak Church of the Brethren, Manheim, were he served as elder-in-charge for 15 years. Avid hunter and enjoyed woodworking. Survivors: Daughter Mary, w/o Kenneth Ober, Towanda Daughter Ruth, w/o Kervin Hoffer, Bainbridge Daughter Jean, w/o Clair Mummau, Mt Joy Daughter Erma, w/o Robert Bruckhart, Manheim Daughter Elizabeth, w/o J. Lester Heistand, Manheim Son Caleb L., h/o Connie (nee Keller) Kreider, Manheim Sister Ruth, w/o Norman Fahnestock, Lancaster Sister Miriram Smith, Palmyra 22 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Ralph, Isaac, Simon, Henry, Jonas and David Kreider. Sisters Mary Kreider and Elizabeth Kreider Buried: White Oak Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Manheim, Lancaster Co. PA Jan 11, 2002 Kreider D. Hostetter, age 70 b. May 18, 1931 Shellsville, PA d. Jan 9, 2002 Atlantic City, NJ h/o Lucille J. (nee Snoke) Hostetter, w/whom he celebrated 45 yrs, Sep 2001. S/o late Frank R. & Cora M. (nee Ohmacht) Hostetter Driver for Manheim Auto Auction Air Force Veteran of the Korean War Member, Christ Lutheran Church, Bellegrove Survivors: Daughter Pamela, w/o Mark Usciak, Lancaster Daughter Kathleen L. Hostetter, Phoenixville Sister Grace Hetrick, Hummelstown Sister Dorothy Eby, Linglestown Two grandchildren Buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 11, 2002 Ray Z. Light, age 79 b. Feb 26, 1922 North Lebanon Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Arlene S. (nee Light) Light s/o late Martin G. & Sallie (nee Zellers) Light Retired machinist, Mechanicsburg Naval Depot Served at tipstaff in the Lebanon Co. Court System for the Judge John Walter. Member, Zion U. M. Church, Iona Member, Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 F & AM Member, Harrisburg Consistory Member, Ebenezer and Friendship Fire Companies Survivors: Daughter Barbara A., w/o G. Kary Weyand, Lebanon Daughter Bonita K., w/o Robert Szewczak, Cocao, Florida Son Bruce R., h/o Susan Light, Lebanon Son Brian L., h/o Valery Light, Palmyra Sister Grace M., w/o Warren L. Sholly, Lebanon 4 grandchildren number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Warren L. Fortna Burial: Iona U. M. Church Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 11, 2002 Jeanne W. (nee Mathieu) Backenstose, age 79 b. May 25, 1922 Philadelphia, PA d. Jan 9, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Thomas C. Backenstose d/o late Percy & Gertrude (nee Detwiler) Mathieu Graduate of Collegeville H. S. Graduate of Ursinus College, where she was the first woman to be inducted int the Ursinus College Hall of Fame. Former school teacher at Springfield H. S. in Montgomery Co. Homemaker Member, Hershey Country Club, where she was in charge of the tennis program and was the women's tennis team coach. Survivors: Daughter Diane M. Aldous, Hershey Daughter Carol J. Miller, Linglestown Daughter Joan M. Basler, Auburn, Michigan Son Thomas C. Backenstose Jr., Edena MN Son Robert J. Backenstose, Hummelstown Brother Richard Mathieu, Annapolis, Maryland 17 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 11, 2002 David M. Reed, age 67 b. Feb 11, 1934 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 9, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late George J. & Jennie S. (nee Miller) Reed 1952 Graduate of Newmanstown H. S. Navy, during the Korean War Retired from Adelphi Kitchens, Robesonia Survivors: Sister Margaret, w/o late Elwood Keller, Newmanstown Sister Mary Lou, w/o Richard Bergman, Newmanstown Sister Loretta, w/o Ted Gromis, Myerstown Brother Richard Reed, Port Charlotte, FL Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother George Reed Sisters Evelyn Long & Pearl Davis Burial: Millbach Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 12, 2002 Irvin B. Ream, age 88 b. Jan 19, 1913 Akron, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jan 11, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mollie P. (nee Balthaser) Ream, to whom he was married 65 yrs. S/o late William B. & Mary (nee Blankenbiller) Ream Owned Ream's Transmission and had worked at Webber's Garage, Rehrersburg and C.J. Wagner's, Myerstown Member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Mt. Aetna Avid woodworker. Survivors: Daughter Jean Sweigert, w/o Melvin, Myerstown Daughter Ruth Gettle, w/o William, Lebanon 10 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren a great-great-grandson Preceded in death by: Son Glenn P. Bathhaser Sr. Sisters Martha Moyer and Margaret Pearson Brother Howard Ream buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 12, 2002 Kenneth H. Krammes, age 68 b. Jan 27, 1933 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 10, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Georgene (nee Krause) Krammes, to whom he was married 43 years. w/o late Francis & Ruth G. (nee Heinbach) Krammes Korean War veteran Served with the K Co. of the 223rd Infrantry Regiment, receiving the United National Service medal and the Korean Service Medal. Member, Hetzel's Reformed Church, Pine Grove Life Member, Rock Fish & Game Member, Pine Grove VFW Employed as a leather seasoner Worked at the former Garden State Tanning Co. Steel worker at Quaker Alloy, Myerstown Survivors: Son David Krammes, Manchester NH Son Dwayne Krammes, Pine Grove Daughter Danette Wolfe, Pine Grove 5 grandchildren Brother name not listed Three sisters not named Preceded in death by: Brother Elwood Krammes burial: Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 12, 2002 Larry P. Patrick, age 60 b. Aug 31, 1941 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 10, 2002 Hanover, York Co. PA h/o Karen J. (nee Grubbs) Patrick s/o late Melvin E. Patrick and Ida Mae (nee Barnhart) Patrick McCurdy Pastor of 26 years, Church of God, serving congregations in Carlisle, Aspers, Markleton, Boynton, Hustontown and New Oxford Industrial chaplain for Pilgrim Pride, New Oxford Graduate, Annville-Cleona H. S. 1959-61 served in the U. S. Air Force Lincoln Intermediate Unit Driver Was an evangelist and gospel quartet member for 11 years. Survivors: His mother. Son Timothy P. Patrick, Kannapolis NC Daughter Lori A. Stauffer, Lebanon Daughter Lisa B. Carpen, Stoverstown Daughter LeAnn M. Richardson, York Brother Dale Patrick, Palmyra 8 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Eugene, Harry, Ray and Donald Patrick burial: Ono Cemetery, Ono, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 12, 2002 Hazel R. (nee Stoner) Christ, age 91 b. Dec 4, 1910 Lemoyne, PA d. Jan 9, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Frank J. Christ d/o late Jacob & Mary (nee Davis) Stoner Foster Parent and baby sitter Member, Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, Hershey Enjoyed children. Survivors: Son Rodger Christ, Camp Hill 3 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren buried: Spring Creek Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Jan 12, 2002 Hattie M. (nee Keller) Groy, age 85 b. May 24, 1916 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 7, 2002 Pinellas Park, Florida w/o late Charles H. Groy d/o late Charles & Helen (nee Keener) Keller Homemaker. Graduate of Philadelphia School of Deaf Member, Campbelltown United Methodist Church Survivors: Daughter Darlene G., w/o William Arnold, Gatlinburg, TN 2 grandsons a great-grandchild burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra) Lebanon Co. PA Jan 12, 2002 Barbara Ann "Snook" (nee Cooley) Epler, age 61 b. Jun 27, 1940 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Jan 9, 2002 Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Robert M. Eplter for 38 years. D/o late Joel & Harriet E. (nee Sease) Cooley Supervisor, Hershey Museum Supervisor, Former Dan-d-Village, Hummelstown Former employee, Town and Country Dept Store, Lower Paxton Twp. Member, St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey Survivors: Son Robert Epler Jr., Annville Son Scott Epler, Hummelstown Daughter Christian Geyer, w/o Douglas, Harrisburg Daughter Tracy Capp, w/o Edward, Hummelstown Brother Robert Cooley, Palmyra Brother Joel Cooley Jr., McKinney, TX Sister Janice Conahan, w/o William, Melissa, TX 5 grandchildren buried: Resurrection Cemetery, West Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA Jan 12, 2002 Elizabeth G. (nee Hoover) Gettle, age 83 b. Dec 17, 1918 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 11, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o late Charles Gettle. D/o late Galen V. & LuLu (nee Maguire) Hoover Retired waitress. Member, Friendship Fire Co. auxiliary Member, ACE club of Lebanon Former member, Lebanon Women's Bowling Association Survivors: Daughter Nancy A. Beck, Lebanon Son Charles Gettle, h/o Carol, Myerstown 3 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Harp Hoover Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 13, 2002 Cynthia K. (nee Bender) Filingeri, age 59 b. Jan 5, 1943 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 12, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o Charles W. Filingeri Jr., w/o whome she celebrated 38years August 2001. D/o late J. Edwin Sr. & Pauline Mae (nee Spitler) Bender 25 year Certified Cardiology technician, Hershey Medical Center Worked part-time as a hostess at Lisa's CafŽ, Palmyra 1960 Graduate, Cornwall H. S. Member, St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, Annville Member, National Cardiovascular Association Former member, Palmyra Women's Club Survivors Son Anthony M., h/o Antoinette Filingeri, Palmyra Daughter Melissa Flinigeri-Haubert, w/o Herbert Haubert, New Cumberland Brother John E. Bender Jr., Mt. Holly Springs Sister Joanne, w/o Richard Schriver, Palmyra Sister Shirley Greathouse, Belair, Ohio Sister Sharon Hanley, Annville Sister Wendy, w/o Dennis Showers, Jonestown 2 grandchildren burial: Hill Church Cemetery, Cleona, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 13, 2002 Shirley F. (nee Smith) Glant b. Jan 9, 1934 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 12, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Martin R. Glant Jr. d/o late Sterling G. Smith Sr & Mary C. (nee Selman) Smith Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lebanon Enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors: Daughter Shirley A., w/o Wayne Charles, Lebanon Daughter Sandra M. Seyfert, Lebanon Daughter Brenda L. Houser, Lebanon Daughter Margie L., w/o Bradley Lilly, Lebanon Son Joseph D. Glant, Lebanon Son Thomas M., h/o Lynda Glant, Lebanon Son Michael A. Glant, Lebanon Jan 13, 2002 Hilda M. (nee Crouse) Leffler, age 89 b. Sep 6, 1918 South Lebanon Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 11, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John King Leffler d/o late Samuel & Katie (nee Bucher) Crouse. Member, Heidelberg Church of the Brethren, Myerstown Where she was a member of the Ladies Aid. Enjoyed bowling. Survivors: Daughter Gloria, w/o Neil Boyer, Myerstown Son John Donald, h/o Robin Leffler, Myerstown Sister Esther Ensminger, Palmyra Brother Herman, h/o Regina Crouse, Illinois 6 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Earl Crouse Burial: Heidelberg Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 13, 2002 Betty Lou (nee Moser) Heck, age 68 b. date unknown Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Jan 12, 2002 Robesonia, Berks Co. PA d/o Leonard & Lillie (nee Arnold) Moser Retired private-duty practical nurse. Survivors: Son Stephen R. Moser, Richland Daughter Donna L. (nee Heck) Allwein, Richland DaughterJan M. (nee Heck) Weaver, Richland Brother Robert H. Stoner, Gouglersville 7 grandchildren great-grandchild buried: Womelsdorf Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA Jan 14, 2002 Shirley F. (nee Smith) Glant, age 68 b. Jan 9, 1934 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 12, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Martin R. Glant Jr. d/o Sterling G. Smith Sr. & Mary C. (nee Selman) Smith Member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon Enjoyed playing bingo Survivors: Daughter Shirley A., w/o Wayne Charles, Lebanon Daughter Sandra M. Seyfert, Lebanon Daughter Brenda L. Houser, Lebanon Daughter Margie L., w/o Bradley Lilley, Lebanon Son Joseph D. Glant, Lebanon Son Thomas M., h/o Lynda Glant, Lebanon Son Michael A. Glant, Lebanon Brother David Smith, Jonestown Brother Sterling Smith Jr., Lebanon 12 grandchildren a great-granddaughter burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 14, 2002 Frank E. Knarr, age 85 b. Jan 21, 1916 Cressona, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 9, 2002 Reading, Berks Co. PA h/o Barbara A. Knarr s/o late Charles F. & Mary E. (nee Reed) Knarr Had been a member, Brown's (St. Mark's) Church, Schuylkill Haven Served U. S. Army for 37 years, retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was in battles of Algeria, French Morocco, Tunisia and Naples Foggia during the WW2 Korea during the Korean War and served during the Vietman era. An infantry commander, he held numerous military decorations. His last assignment was with the USArmy Advisor Group (USAR) Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. Retired from the PA State Police after 25 years. Survivors: Son David R. Knarr, Havertown Son Charles R. Knarr, Houston TX Son BJ Knar, Eagleville Sister Grace Knarr, Schuylkill Haven 9 grandchildren burial: Browns (St. Mark's) Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 14, 2002 Daniel F. Beck, age 92 b. Aug 9, 1909 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jan 7, 2002 Rochester NY h/o Verna (nee Detweiller) Beck parents living or deceased are not listed. Former Lebanon resident High School graduate Ð High school not listed. Retired Camera Repair technician, Graflex Corp, Rochester NY Member, Asbury First United Methodist Church, Rochester, NY Survivors: Son Barry Beck, h/o Penny Lukin of Tennessee 5 grandchildren burial: United Christian Church Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 14, 2002 Hattie M. (nee Keller) Groy, age 85 b. May 24, 1916 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 7, 2002 Pinellas Park, Florida w/o late Charles H. Groy d/o late Charles & Helen (nee Keener) Keller Homemaker. Graduate of Philadelphia School of Deaf Member, Campbelltown United Methodist Church Survivors: Daughter Darlene G., w/o William Arnold, St. Petersburg, FL 2 grandsons a great-grandchild burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra) Lebanon Co. PA Jan 14, 2002 Betty J. Kinsey, age 79 b. Feb 22, 1922 Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jan 13, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Jerome H. & Elsie M. (nee Marshall) Kinsey Graduate of Middletown H. S. Retired department head at the School of International Living in Brattleboro Vermont Army Veteran of WW2, serving in Women's Air Corp. Survivors: Sister Nancy Schubauer, Palmyra Brother H. William Kinsey, Palmyra Nieces and nephews Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 14, 2002 George C. Fair, age 86 b. Mar 24, 1915 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Jan 13, 2002 Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Edna (nee Freeman) Fair s/o late George A. & Mary (nee Schramm) Fair Retired employee 32yrs former American Chain & Cable Co, Reading 10 years employee of Quaker Alloy, Myerstown Member, Newmanstown Athletic Association Survivors: Son Glenn A. Fair, Muhlenberg Township Son Ronald G. Fair, Robesonia 3 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial location is not listed! Jan 14, 2002 Martha E. (McCorkle ) Meyerhoffer, age 89 b. Oct 19, 1912 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jan 12, 20002 N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Elbert Meyerhoffer d/o late Harvey & Ada (nee Smith) McCorkle Homemaker. Attended Word of Life Chapel, Bainbridge Enjoyed growing flowers Survivors: Son Bernard F. Meyerhoffer, Fredericksburg Son Bruce E. Meyerhoffer, Palmyra Son Harvey P. Meyerhoffer, Lebanon Son Ray C. Meyerhoffer, Elizabethtown Daughter Brenda Shepler, Lebanon Step-son Robert Meyerhoffer, Annville Sister Carrie Heisey Sister Mable Deppen, Elizabethtown Sister Anna Sheaffer, Hershey Sister Jeanette Vozzella, Hershey Sister Janice Trimble, Hershey Brother John McCorkle, Hershey Brother Jim McCorkle, Hershey Brother Howard McCorkle, Hershey Brother Paul McCorkle, Lebanon Brother Alvin McCorkle, Newmanstown 12 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: 3 grandchildren 3 brothers. burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp., (Palmyra) Lebanon Co. PA Jan 14, 2002 Hugh P. Peters, age 76 b. Jun 3, 1925 U. S. Naval Base Cristobal Colin, Panama d. Jan 13, 2002 Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Elsa (nee Heller) Peters, to whom he was married 52 yrs. S/o late commander Hugh & Dorothy (nee Powell) Peters. Graduate of Bullis Prep School in Silver Spring, Maryland Attended the U. S. Naval Academy Graduated from American University. Worked for U. S. Army Map Service in Washington DC Taught high-school English and math at Frederick Maryland and Walkersville High School, in Walkersville, Maryland. Retired in 1969, from the U. S. Naval Aviation Supply Depot Defence Logistics in Philadelphia. Taught in several schools in the Philadelphia area. Member over 20 years, Moonshine United Zion Church, ruling elder of the United Presbyterian Church in Germantown, Philadelphia Headed the committee for the merger of several Philadelphia churches during the 1960's and 70's. Setup community teaching programs for children and youth for the Prsbytery in Kensington, Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Served Navy during WW2 Survivors: Son Hugh V. Peters, Lebanon Son Harry D. Peters, Lebanon Daughter Rebecca, w/o Carlos Arevello, Tampa FL Daughter Sarah, w/o Randall Reynolds, Brentwood TN Daughter Mary Moyer, Lebanon Daughter Rachel, w/o Scott Krissinger, Lebanon Daughter Sophia, w/o William DePugh, Sioux City, IA Sister Margo Swanson, LaPlata Maryland Half-brother Sam Querry, Charlotte NC 16 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Daughter Melissa Peters Son Thaddeus Peters Son Lawrence Kelly Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 14, 2002 Zelia W. Lopes, age 79 b. Apr 22, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 12, 2002 Lebanon, PA d/o late J. Carolos & Sarah (nee Weaber) Lopes Graduate of Heidelberg Township H. S. in Schaefferstown 1982 Graduate of Kutztown State College Elementary Art teacher working for the Hempfield School District retiring in 1984 President of Community Fellowship Group, Schaefferstown Member, Neighbors Together, Lancaster Co. Member, Historic Schaefferstown Member, Elco Woman's Club Enjoyed traveling. Survivors: Sister Lela Lopes, Myerstown Number of nieces and nephews Burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, PA Jan 15, 2002 Joseph H. Klarsch, age 89 b. May 31, 1912 Danville, PA d. Jan 8, 2002 Danville, PA h/o Kathleen "Kay" (nee Dewald) Klarsch s/o late Henry & Elizabeth (nee Koch) Klarsch General Contractor in Danville Survivors: Son Robert, h/o Barbara Klarsch, Tacoma, Washington Son Dan, h/o Susan Klarsch, Lebanon Daughter Susan Brennan, Doylestown 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers James and Anthony Klarsch Sisters Sister Salome Klarsch of Immaculate Heart of Mary & Helen Conkievich burial: St. Joseph Church Cemetery, Danville, PA Jan 15, 2002 Helen E. (nee Richter) Barr, age 92 b. Apr 26, 1909 Ravine, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 14, 2002 Lewisburg PA w/o Robert B. Barr, to whom she was married 69 yrs on Jan 14. D/o late William & Carrie (nee Zimmerman) Richter Member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Retired Seamstress at the former Fox-Knapp Manufacturing Co., Pine Grove Survivors: Daughter Joan Barr, Milton Sister Hilda Kantner, Florida Preceded in death by: Sister Stella Neal Guinn Brother Stanley Richter buried: St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 15, 2002 Jeffrey L. Boyer, age 45 b. Jul 18, 1956 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 13, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o Beverly A. (nee Weaver) Boyer s/o late Carl S. & Helen F. (nee Behney) Boyer 1974 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Painter, Conrad Enterprises, Cornwall Previously employed by Good Samaritan Hospital for 22 yrs. Avid bowler, he last bowled with the Contractors League on Wednesday evenings Formerly had been a race car driver at Linda's Speedway. Survivors: Daughter Tabitha L. Boyer, Lebanon Son Justin E. Boyer, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Madaline Troemel buried: Millbach Cemetery, Newmanstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 15, 2002 Evelyn M. (nee Kappenstein) Brauner, age 77 b. date not listed Stowe, PA d. Jan 13, 2002 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA w/o late Nicholas Brauner. D/o late Ernest & Esther (nee Schaeffer) Kappenstein Member, Zion's United Church of Christ, Pottstown Where she sang in the choir and served on the alter guild. Survivors: Son Dr. Gary N. Brauner, Hummelstown Son D. Michael Brauner, Newmanstown Son Thomas N. Brauner, Palm Brother Ernest Kappenstein, Stowe Brother Gerald Kappenstein, Douglassville Sister Arlene Stoudt, Exeter Sister Doris Bertotie, Boyertown Sister Sara Bowman, Sanatoga 4 grandchildren 3 great-granddaughters buried: Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 15, 2002 Mary Jane (nee Mahek) Thomas, age 70 b. Sep 13, 1931 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jan 13, 2002 Coudersport, PA w/o Ernest B. Thomas d/o late Stephen John & Ruth (nee Baker) Mahek Registered nurse, Harrisburg Hosptial Private Physician's Office, Mechanicsburg Rehabilitation and at Lebanon Valley College. Member, The Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra Survivors: Daughter Kathi, w/o Nathan Hose, Ulysses Sister Ruth Billows, Hummelstown Sister Barb Day, Harrisburg Sister Dorothy Steckman, Manheim Sister Helen Manchester, Manheim 2 grandchildren several nieces and nephews buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 15, 2002 Zelia W. Lopes, age 79 b. Apr 22, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 12, 2002 Lebanon, PA d/o late J. Carolos & Sarah (nee Weaber) Lopes Graduate of Heidelberg Township H. S. in Schaefferstown 1962 Graduate of Kutztown State College Elementary Art teacher working for the Hempfield School District retiring in 1984 President of Community Fellowship Group, Schaefferstown Member, Neighbors Together, Lancaster Co. Member, Historic Schaefferstown Member, Elco Woman's Club Enjoyed traveling. Survivors: Sister Lela Lopes, Myerstown 7 nieces and nephews 4 great-grandnieces and grandnephews Burial: Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, PA Jan 16, 2002 Allen W. Mays Jr., age 71 b. Apr 3, 1930 Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 15, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Betty L. (nee Seifert) Mays, who died Oct 10, 1970 s/o late Allen W. Sr. & Mary (nee Deck) Mays Owner/operator of Mays Building & Repair in Myerstown for many years, retired 1995 Member, Elco Bible Church, Myerstown Member, Myerstown VFW Member, Williamson Masonic Lodge F & AM 307, Womelsdorf Served in the Air Force during the Korean War Enjoyed carpentry & gardening. Survivors: Daughter Lori, w/o Alan Swanger, Myerstown Son Lane A. Mays, Myerstown Step-daughter Trudy, w/o Ronald Felty, York Brother Thomas Mays, Myerstown Sister Kathryn, w/o Sterling Weidman Sister Edna Hill, Myerstown Sister Grace Troutman, Myerstown Sister Arlene, w/o Ernest Gensemer, Lebanon Sister Blanche, w/o Louis Moyer, Rehrersburg 7 grandchildren several great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: location is not listed. Jan 16, 2002 Elizabeth M. (nee Frutchey) Maconaghy, age 93 b. Aug 1, 1908 Wilkes-Barre, PA d. Jan 14, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co PA w/o late Rev. Samuel J. Maconaghy d/o late Lloyd H. & Anna Mae (nee John) Frutchey Homemaker. Member, Cornwall United Methodist Church Member, Order of the Eastern Star Survivors: Daughter Margaret M., w/o Eugene Fegely, New Bern, NC 3 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers James and Thomas Frutchey Burial: St. Paul's Reformed Cemtery, Swiftwater PA Jan 16, 2002 Allen C. Miller, age 62 b. Dec 13, 1939 Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 14, 2002 North Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA s/o Beatrice (nee Houtz) Miller and the late Allen M. Miller. Bookkeeper/payroll clerk at NG Marks Insurance Agcy, Myerstown Had worked for Quaker Alloy Casting Co. in shipping dept. Member, Zion Goshert's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Member, Goodwill Fire Co., Myerstown Enjoyed working with computers and was a NASCAR fan. Survivors: Son Craig A., h/o Anita Miller, Myerstown Son Scott A., h/o Crystal Miller, Myerstown Step-son Eric Stokes, Myerstown Sister Patricia, w/o Terry Hoffman, Myerstown 5 grandchildren 2 step-grandchildren a nephew. Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 17, 2002 Jonathan B. Lantz, age 85 b. date no provided Lancaster Co. PA d. Jan 16, 2002 Jackson Township, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Leah (nee Glick) Lantz s/o late Benjamin & Mary (nee Lapp) Lantz Retired self-employed farmer in 1969 Member, Lebanon District Old Order Amish Survivors: Son Amos P. Lantz, Lebanon Son Stephan G. Lantz, Iona Daughter Mary (nee Lantz) Esh, w/whom he and his wife resided Daughter Fannie (nee Lantz) Smoker, Lebanon 35 grandchildren 36 great-grandchildren buried: Lapp's Amish Cemetery, Heidelberg Township, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 17, 2002 Lester H. Edris, age 76 b. Oct 20, 1925 Bethel, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 16, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Arlene (nee Hetrick) Edris s/o late Jacob & Mary (nee Porter) Edris worked as a heavy equipment operator for 45 years, last working at Penn Equipment Co. Pine grove. Survivors: Son Marvin L. Edris, Myerstown Son Richard G. Edris, Myerstown Daughter Nancy Auman, Wyomissing Hills Daughter Joyce Reinsel, Bernville Daughter Judy, w/o Dennis Mack, Lansdale Sister Bessie Valentine, Rehrersburg 8 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren buried: Friedens Memorial Park, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 18, 2002 Annie M. (neeYerger) Ney, age 90 b. Jan 31, 1911 Berks Co. PA d. Jan 16, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harry E. Ney, who died in 1987 d/o late Adam & Agnes (nee Stoudt) Yerger Housekeeper for Gideon Kreider Home, Annville Member, Christ Church United Church of Christ, Annville Survivors: Son John A. Ney, Lebanon Sister Pauline Blouch, Lebanon Sister Herma Merky, Myerstown 4 grandchildren buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 18, 2002 William Binner "Bill" Spang, age 76 b. date not listed Sheridan, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Dec 31, 2001 Palm Harbor, FL h/o late Jean (nee Thomas) Spang s/o late Merritt Titus & Mary (nee Binner) Spang) Grew up in Sheridan attended school in Newmanstown attended West Chester State Teachers College, West Chester Taught music education at Penns Valley H. S. in Spring Mills 1950 he moved to Norwich NY where he taught instrumental music. During his tenure as band director, the Purple Tornados Marching Band traveled and competed around the country. One of the founders of the New York State Field Band Association Survivors: Son Ronald W., h/o Karen A. Spang, St. Petersburg FL Son John T., h/o Ann E. Spang, Ocala FL Daughter Carol Ann, w/o Ronald J. Pearson, Brewerton NY Step-daughter Beth Burman Step-daughter Rachel Burman Step-son Trevor Pearson 3 grandchildren burial location is not listed! Jan 18, 2002 Dorothy C. Deck, age 90 b. Jan 17, 1912 Frystown, PA d. Jan 17, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Robert T. & Lovie M. (nee Frantz) Deck Retired secretary/payroll clerk from Winthrop in Myerstwon Member, Friedens Lutheran Church, Myerstown Member and Contributor to the Humane Society of Lebanon Co. Survivors: A number of cousins and their families. buried: New Union Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon Co. Jan 19, 2002 Walter H. Lilley, Sr. b. date not provided Glenmore, PA d. Jan 16, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Gladys (nee Wooldridge) Chambers Lilley s/o late Allen Lilley. Retired mechanic who enjoyed Harley Davidson Mortocycles Survivors: Son Walter H. Lilley, Jr., Glenmoore Son Allen Lilley, Wellsborough Son Leroy Lilley, Galeton Daughter Katherine Cole, Rehoboth, DE Daughter Dorothy Flecher, Glenmoore Daughter Barbara Cuickshank, Honey Brook Daughter Carol Miller, Honey Brook Daughter Martha Gavin, Pottstown 13 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren 3 great-great grandchildren buried: Goodwill United Methodist Cemetery, Elverson, PA Jan 19, 2002 Vernon D. Bennetch, age 87 b. Nov 4, 1914 Akron, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jan 18, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Mae (nee Folk) Bennetch s/o late Alfred & Jennie (nee Daniels) Bennetch Retired Aircraft mechanic at the New Cumberlan Army Depot Member, Swamp Lutheran Church, Reinholds Member, Middletown Moose. Survivors: Daughter Dana Renninger, w/o Lewis, Manassas, VA Step-daughter Shirley A. Evans, Myerstown 6 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Andrews & Gabriel Bennetch buried: Swamp Lutheran Cemetery, Reinholds, Lancaster Co. PA Jan 20, 2002 Ruth Ann (nee Miller) Witman, age 59 b. Jun 24, 1942 Water Works, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 18, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Victor A. Witman, to whom she was married 25 yrs, April 24, 2001 d/o Verna (nee Bicksler) Miller and the late John D. Miller Former sewing machine operator at Ocello, Richland, a position which ended for health reasons. Member, Fairland Brethren in Christ Church, Cleona, served as a Sunday School teacher and Pioneer Girls Group leader for many years. Enjoyed collecting dolls, Beanie Babies and crystal paperweights Survivors: Son Adam M., h/o Karen Witman, Denver, PA Brother John D., h/o Betty Miller, Lebanon Brother Edward, h/o Barbara Miller, Newmanstown Brother Larry E., h/o Wanda Miller, Fredericksburg Several nieces and nephews buried: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 20, 2002 Jane S. (nee Swoyer) Leibig, age 55 b. Dec 11, 1946 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 10, 2002 Manchester, N.H. w/o Lebanon Native, Bruce E. Leibig d/o late Kathleen (nee Deifenderfer) Swoyer and the late Gerald Swoyer Attended Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, WV Graduated from McCann School of Business, Reading Employed by the Paralyzed Veterans Association of Wilton NH Member, Gethsemane Lutheran Church Survivors: Daughter Jennifer C. Leibig, Bedford NH Son Brian A. Leibig, Bedford NH Brother Gerald Swoyer, Bernville Brother John Swoyer, Greensboro NC Sister Ann Clark, Beverly NJ Several nieces and cousins buried: St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn, PA Jan 20, 2002 Viola B. (nee Sites) Klopp, age 81 b. date not provided West Cocalico Township, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jan 18, 2002 Reading, Berks Co. PA w/o late Lester P. Klopp, who died Mar 21, 1992. D/o late Martin L. & Mary H. (nee Weist) Sites Homemaker Member, Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf Survivors: Son Austin C. Klopp, Robesonia Daughter Iris J. Erdman, York Haven 2 grandchildren buried: Pleasantview Cemetery, Spring Township, Berks Co. PA Jan 21, 2002 Fay A. (nee Shanaman) Sholley, age 77 b. Aug 8, 1924 Richland PA d. Jan 19, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA no spouse listed. D/o late Claude & Mollie (nee Sellers) Shanaman Employed as a waitress at the former Snack Bar in Richland for many years. Member, Richland Church of the Brethren, where she was involved with the Women's Fellowship group. Survivors: Daughter Hope, w/o Larry Wilson, Newmanstown Brother Ned Shanaman, Richland Brother Lee Shanaman, Richland Brother Lyn Shanaman, Richland Brother Dale Shanaman, Richland Brother Ray Shanaman, Richland Brother Lew Shanaman, Newmanstown Brother Gar Shanaman, Womelsdorf Sister Rea, w/o Michael Sheetz, Newmanstown Sister Ina, w/o Donald Schaffer, FL Sister Ann, w/o Robert Kreiser, Richland Sister Joy, w/o Steve Garloff, Richland 4 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren buried: Richland Cemetery, Richland, PA Jan 21, 2002 Ada Irene (nee Bohr) Boyer, age 91 b. Dec 20, 1910 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 19, 2002 Watertown, NY w/o late Harry Boyer, who died Nov 5, 1975. D/o late Andrew & Clara (nee Felty) Bohr Former Lebanon restaurateur Attended Outwood School Lived in Millersville and Cornwall, where her husband worked in the mine. In 1965, the family relocated to Lebanon and opened Boyer's CafŽ, which she and her husband owned and operated until 1970, when they moved to Hershey. She moved to Watertown NY in 1976. Survivors: Daughter Dolores A., w/o Carl McLaughlin, Watertown NY Son Harry, h/o Alice Boyer, Newmanstown Son Lamar, h/o Susan Boyer, Youngstown, OH 11 grandchildren several great-grandchildren nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Sisters Eva Deichert, Marie Myers, Elizabeth Weaver, Nora Miller and Lottie Dinger Brothers John Bohr and Peck Boyer buried: Outwood Lutheran Cemetery, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 21, 2002 Harold R. Batz, age 72 b. May 25, 1929 Berks Co. PA d. Jan 20, 2002 Conewago Township, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Lillian G. (nee Marks) Batz s/o late Allen & Mary (nee Gibbel) Batz Retired supervisor with 25 yr H. B. Reese Candy Co., Hershey Self-employed farmer. Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Bethel Member, Fraternal Order of Police Enjoyed farming. Survivors: Daughter Patricia M. Batz, Palmyra Daughter Joy E. Log, Palmyra Daughter Joan M. Gornik, Hershey Son Eugene C. Batz, Hummelstown Son Richard A. Batz, Elizabethtown Sister Blanche Brubaker, Newmanstown Sister Beatrice Zechman, Stouchsburg Brother Gerald Batz, Myerstown Brother James Batz, Myerstown Brother Jay Batz, Bernville Preceded in death by: Son Michael H. Batz, in 1995 buried: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp. Lebanon Co. PA Jan 21, 2002 Adele M. (nee Knorr) Shadle, age 97 b. May 6, 1904 Barry Township, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 19, 2002 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA w/o late Gurney A. Shadle, who died Feb 27, 1977 d/o late Peter & Caroline (nee Morgan) Knorr Member, Evangelical Christian Church, Pine Grove Where she was a former Sunday School teacher. Had been employed as a seamstress in a clothing factory. Survivors: Son Clair E. Shadle, Pine Grove Daughter Lorraine A., w/o John Hess, Pine Grove Daughter Betty J., w/o William Murphy, Joliett Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Alice Shadle son Albert Shadle Grandson Jason Neidlinger Brothers and sisters buried: Weishample Cemetery, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 21, 2002 Ann B. (nee Merkle) Spahn, age 84 b. no date listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 10, 2002 South Shore, Masschusetts (Scituate Area) w/o late Charles R. Spahn, who died in 1991. D/o late Joseph & Mary (nee Weisgerber) Merkle Survivors: Son Thomas Spahn, Allentown Daughter Mary Mello, Massachusetts Daughter Barbara Dentzer, Womelsdorf Daughter Patricia Koller, Virginia Sister Barbara Rice, Ohio 14 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Charles R. Spahn, 1991 Sisters Mary Merkle & Theresa Rutter buried: Cremation. No burial location listed. Jan 22, 2002 Julia M. (nee Burkey) Rowe, age 80 b. Feb 27, 1921 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 20, 2002 Palmyra, PA w/o late Howard E. Rowe, who died in 1974 d/o late George W. & May E. (nee Speece) Burkey Former district manager for Royal of Amercia Former district manager for Tupperware dealer for more than 20 years Also worked part-time at the Palmyra Public Library Member, Holiday Travel Trailer Club Member, Trinity United Church of Christ, where she was a member of the Women's Guild, 50plus Group and Sunday School teacher more than 40 years, former deacon. Survivors: Daughter Candance, w/o David B. Detweiler, Cleona Sister Edith C., w/o John B. Long, Palmyra Sister May, w/o Joseph Ryan, Venice FL A granddaughter Preceded in death by: Brother George Burkey buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 22, 2002 Stella Pedia, age 87 b. Dec 17, 1914 Steelton, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jan 18, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Kiro S. Pedia. Parents are not listed. Survivors: Daughter Margaret, w/o Rudolph S. DeDonatis, Hershey Son Thomas Pedia, Lebanon Son George Pedia, Lebanon Son Miller Pedia, Lebanon Sister Victoria Gluntz, Marysville Sister Mary, w/o Neal Shellenhamer, Harrisburg Sister Luba, w/o Nathaniel Maenza, White Plains NY 9 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 22, 2002 Shirley J. (nee Boyer) Shutter, age 67 b. Dec 17, 1934 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 20, 2002 Lebanon, PA d/o late William & Hannah Boyer Former nurses aide at the Lebanon VA Medical Center Survivors: Son Anthony L. Shutter, Lebanon Daughter Andrea L. Shutter, Newport Sister Beverly Moore, Bethel Sister Ferne Smeltzer, Grassflats 2 grandchildren buried: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 22, 2002 Del B. (nee Baucom) Bidelspach, age 54 b. Jul 21, 1947 Wadesboro, NC d. Jan 20, 2002 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Ronald R. Bidelspach d/o late James B. & Pauline E. (nee Bennett) Baucom Owner of the former Creative Balloons by Del in Palmyra Enjoyed painting. Survivors: Son Wallace M. Bidelspach, Palmyra Daughter Crystal L. Kimmel, Myerstown Brother Paul A. Baucom, Burlington NC 2 grandchildren buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 22, 2002 Elsie M. (nee Light) Weik, age 86 b. Jun 23, 1915 Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 20, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Roy V. Weik d/o late Irwin H. & Agnes C. (nee Garman) Light Member, Myerstown Grace Brethren Church Survivors: Son Charles Roy Weik, Newmanstown Daughter Rose Marie, w/o Robert Lentz, Powell, OH Daughter Jean A. Werner, Ephrata 6 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren buried: Fairview Cemetery, Iona, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 22, 2002 George R. Waltz, Jr., age 74 b. May 5, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 14, 2002 Millsboro, DE h/o Patricia Ann (nee Ayres) Waltz s/o late George & Stella (nee Fox) Waltz 1945 Graduate, Lebanon H. S. Attended Elizabethtown College Navy Veteran of WW2. 32nd degree Mason A DAD advisor with the Wilmington Chapter of the Order of Demolay Retired 1991 (42 years) Senior research developer for the DuPont Co, at the Edgemoor Plant, Wilmington, DE Was also the proprietor of Waltz's Deli in Claymont, DE Survivors: Son James D., h/o LeeAnn Waltz, Georgetown, DE Daughter Kelly A., w/o Frank Lloyd Millsboro, DE Sister Gladys Weise, Lebanon 6 grandchildren 2 nephews buried: Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, Delaware Jan 22, 2002 President Carl J. Tice, age 64 b. Mar 19, 1937 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 20, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Patricia A. (nee Brandt) Tice s/o late Paul & Ceclia (nee Leiss) Tice 1954 Graduate, Cornwall H. S. 1959 Graduate of Penn State University Retired accountant supervisor at Warner Lambert Co, in Lititz for 30 years Property Assessor for Lebanon County for 7 years, retiring in 1999. Served on Cornwall Borough Council for 14 years, he was presideant for 2 years and was recently re-elected for another two year term. Member, Knights of Columbus Member, Central Chapter of the PA Hall of Fame Member, St. Mary's Church Member, Penn State Alumni Association Served in the PA National Guard Avid Lebanon Catholic H. S. sports fan. Survivors: Daughter Anne E., w/o Louis Decker, Cornwall Daughter Rebecca S., w/o Jonathan Klick, Annapolis, Maryland Son Thomas N., h/o Shelly Tice, Hershey Sister Hilda Suchanek, Lebanon 6 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Warren, Ralph, Kenneth and Paul Tice Sisters Marie Bergen and C. Louise Hollister buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 22, 2002 Anne M. (nee ????) Fegan, age 79 b. Feb 22, 1922 Neustadt, Austria d. Jan 18, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Henry "Art" Fegan parents are not listed! Owner and operator of the Pancake House Restaurant, Palmyra Survivors Son Robert H. Fegan, Harrisburg Son Arthur H. Fegan, Nashville, TN Daughter Rita Fegan, Palmyra Brother name on listed, lives in Vienna, Austria 6 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 23, 2002 Dominick C. Natale, age 70 b. date not provided location not provided d. Jan 20, 2002 Pine Grove Area, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o Shirley F. (nee Haas) Natale, to who he was married 46 yrs. Employed as a miner Member, C.L.E.A.N., a local environmental group Survivors: Son Ricky Natale, Pine Grove Area Son Jody Natale, Pine Grove Area Son Michael Natale, Pine Grove Area Son Brock Natale, Pine Grove Area Daughter Tammy Szalku, Cressona Brother Anthony Natale, Summit Station Brother Joseph Natale, Fredericksburg Brother Nicolas Natale, Fredericksburg Sister Carmela Graeff, Newtown, Pine Grove Sister Mary Guidas, Pine Grove Sister Fiora Clark, Pine Grove Sister Frances Schwalm, Cleona Sister Lucy Klinger, Tremont 12 grandchildren a great-grandson Preceded in death by: Brothers Frank, Robert and James Natale Sister Stiffanie Kutz buried: Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 23, 2002 John "Jack" Armstrong, age 80 b. date and location not provided. d. Jan 21, 2002 location is not specific "at the home of his daughter" h/o late Marcia Jane (nee Wolfe) Armstrong parents are not listed! Survivors: Son Greg Armstrong, Lebanon Son John Armstrong, Myerstown Daughter Christine Rodowicz, Cheltenham Daughter Colette Wolfe, Chalfont Daughter Mary Staley, Sellersville Daughter Marcia Oliver, Delhi, CA Daughter Pauline Baraw, Bloomfield, MI Brother Donald Armstrong, Langhorne 15 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Virginia Ranson buried: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA Jan 23, 2002 William J. Zartman, age 88 b. Apr 12, 1913 Reading, Berks Co. PA d. Jan 22, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Verna (nee Williams) Kalbach Zartman h/o late Sara (nee Krick) Zartman s/o late Herbert & Ruth (nee Groy) Zartman Retired employee Hershey Chocolate Co, supervisor in the Kiss Dept Member, Freidens Lutheran Church, Myerstown Survivors: Son Larry, h/o Natalie Zartman, Myerstown Son Lee, h/o Barbara Zartman, James Creek Daughter Ruth Risser, Lebanon Step-son Carl, h/o of Nicole Kalbach, Warfordburg Step-daughter Nancy, w/o Patrick Wagner, Campbelltown Step-daughter Joan, w/o Keith Gerhart, Lebanon Step-daughter Dorothy, w/o Brian Zimmerman, Lebanon Step-daughter Tonya, w/o Robert Fourman, Lebanon Step-daughter LuAnn Wade, Lebanon Step-daughter Lori, w/o Scott Zeigler, Lebanon Sister Margaret Cutshall, Fairfield, CA 10 grandchildren 25 great-grandchilren 18 step-grandchildren 15 step-great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Richard Zartman buried: no location is listed nor is it specific. Jan 23, 2002 Susan E. (nee Rzecka) McAvoy, age 46 b. Apr 3, 1955 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 21, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o William E. McAvoy d/o F. John & Helen (nee Kaczyk) Rzecka Clerk for North Cornwall Township Police Dept. 1973 Graduate Lebanon Catholic H. S. enjoyed golfing, fishing, dancing Member, St. Mary's church, Member, Rescue Fire Co. Member, Navy Club Member, Lebanon Legion Member, Lebanon VFW Survivors: Son Joshua Gettle, Mt Aetna Sister Linda Marie Brown, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 23, 2002 E. Ray Hoover, age 80 b. Mar 17, 1921 Earl Township, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jan 22, 2002 Manheim, (West Cornwall Twp.), Lebanon Co. PA h/o Elizabeth (nee Lowery) Hoover s/o late Edwin L. & Ada (nee Weaver) Hoover Plumber, for Noah Martin, of Intercourse (in Lancaster Co, PA) for 20 years. Worked for Conestoga Valley School District, Lancaster Co. in the property/maintenance dept. Former member, Leacock Fire Co. in Leola 50 year member & past trustee, Leola United Methodist Church Active member, Gretna Springs Community Assoc. Staff sergeant 1942-1945 Army Air Force 448 Bombing Group, 2nd Air Division and performed 33 missions as a tail gunner in Europe during WW2 Survivors: Son David, h/o Donna (nee Ayresman) Hoover, Sebastopol, CA Daughter Dawn, w/o Joseph Crowe, Stow, OH Brother Lester, h/o Mae Hoover, Lititz Sister Anna Pfautz, Ephrata Sister Violet Bounder, Leola Sister Irene Sample, Anaheim, CA Sister Evelyn Garner, Akron, PA Sister Alta, w/o Robert Miller, Paradise 4 grandchildren preceded in death by: Brothers Milton & Ralph Hoover buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 23, 2002 Charles W. Schach, age 94 b. Jan 24, 1908 Ravine, Schuylikill Co. PA d. Jan 22, 2002 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA h/o late Amy D. (nee Weidman) Schach s/o late Henry & Mary (nee Uhler) Schach Farmer and Coal Miner Last employed at Gold Mills, Pine Grove Survivors: Daughter Patricia Weaver, Whitehall DaughterJanet Wenstrand, Surprise, AZ 10 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren a great-great grandchild Preceded in death by: Daughter Betty Schach Brothers Nicolas & Henry Schach Sisters Annie Strausser & Mary Hikes buried: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA Jan 23, 2002 Stella H. (nee Kline) Reist, age 92 b. Dec 28, 1909 South Lebanon Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 21, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Harvey W. Reist, who died Feb 7, 1984 d/o late Willoughby & Elizabeth H. (nee Heisey) Kline Retired from Binner Garment Mills in Schaefferstown Member, Zion United Methodist Church, Lebanon Member, Quentin Fire Co. Ladies Auxilary Survivors: Daughter Jean A., w/o Bennett Greeninger, Lebanon Son Warren K., h/o Jacqueline Reist, Quentin Son Roy K., h/o Ruth Reist, Lebanon 8 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren number nieces and nephews. She was the last of her immediate family. buried: Iona United Methodist Cemetery, Iona, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 23, 2002 Emma Lee Shay, age stillborn b. Jan 21, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 21, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d/o Dana L. & Moire L. (nee Zielke) Shay Survivors: Sister Samantha Nicole Shay, Fredericksburg Sister Victoria Lynn Shay, Fredericksburg Paternal Grandparents Ronald & Nancie (nee Mattoli) Shay, Mt.Annville Maternal Grandmother Shelley (nee Boyce) Zielke, Mt. Joy. Maternal Grandparents Donald G. & Glenda (nee Miller) Zielke, Wrightsville Maternal Great-grandmother Eleanor Zielke, Mt. Joy Several aunts and uncles buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 23, 2002 Jane S. (nee Swoyer) Leibig, age 55 b. Dec 11, 1946 Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 10, 2002 Manchester, N.H. w/o Lebanon Native, Bruce E. Leibig d/o Kathleen (nee Deifenderfer) Swoyer and the late Gerald Swoyer Attended Davis & Elkins College Graduated from McCann School of Business, Reading Employed by the Paralyzed Veterans Association of Wilton NH Member, Gethsemane Lutheran Church Survivors: Daughter Jennifer C. Leibig, Bedford NH Son Brian A. Leibig, Bedford NH Brother Gerald Swoyer, Bernville Brother John Swoyer, Greensboro NC Sister Ann Clark, Beverly NJ Several nieces and nephews buried: St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn, PA Jan 23, 2002 Gertrude C. (nee Matthews) Clark Kordek, age 91 b. Jun 24, 1910 Paoli, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Jan 21, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Hayes A. Clark III, who died in 1955 w/o late Stanley F. Kordek, who died in 1991. d/o late Jay G. & C. Gertrude (nee Davis) Matthews She wored w/ her family in the hotel and restaurant business, having ran the Honeybrook Hotel in Honeybrook, and the Eagle Hotel in Eagle. Graduate of West Chester H. S. Graduate of Chester County Hospital School of Nursing Avid sports fan. Survivors: Son Hayes A. Clark IV, Lebanon Step-son Stanley Kordek, Phoenixville Step-son James Kordek, Frostburg, Maryland Brother James G. Matthews, Paoli Brother George R. Matthews, Reading 3 granchildren 4 great-grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Elmer, Earl and Arthur Matthews buried: Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery, West Chester, Philadelphia Co. PA Jan 24, 2002 Brandon Scott Kline, age 16 b. May 9, 1985 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 15, 2002 North Lebanon Township, Lebanon Co. PA s/o Richard L. Kline and Wendy S. Flowers Kliine Automobile Accident Member, Jonestown United Methodist Church, where he was an active member of the church's youth fellowship. A junior at Northern Lebanon H. S., he was on the tennis and golf teams. Participating in Ski Club and the School's chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Member, Lebanon Valley Otters Swim Team Enjoyed working on his car, playing his guitar and surfing the Internet. Worked at Brickers Fries in HersheyPark Survivors: Brother Storm R. Kline, Jonestown Sister Rebekah L. Kline, Jonestown Paternal Grandparents Richard & Susan Kline, Ebenezer Maternal Grandparents Richard & Nance Flowers, Bristol, RI Great- Grandmothers Birdellia Kline, Lebanon Lillian Firestone, Lebanon Mildred Gornick, Lebanon Several aunts and uncles buried: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 24, 2002 Ruth A. (nee Daube) Barnes, age 73 b. Feb 11, 1928 Englewood, NY d. Jan 22, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Edward & Florence (nee Westscott) Daube Retired registered nurse, having worked at Helen Hayes Hospital in NY Survivors: 7 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Patricia Hewitt buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 24, 2002 Grace E. (nee Smith) Gerhart, age 93 b. Sep 27, 1908 Rockingham County, Virginia d. Jan 22, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Levi S. Gerhart, Sr. d/o late Curtis Lee & Millie E. (nee Smith) Smith Retired from Farmer's Pride, Fredericksburg Member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Jonestownn Member, Jonestown Senior Citizens Member, Lebanon Senior Center Member, Frystown and Fredericksburg Fire Companies Survivors: Son Ray "Sonny", h/o Marilyn Gerhart, Easton Son Levi Jr., h/o Faydeen Gerhart, Jonestown Daughter Shirley Brogan, Tampa FL Sister Lenore Ratliff, Virginia 18 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Floyd Gerhart and Harold Gerhart A Grandson Brothers Herman, Warren, Paul and Wilson Smith buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 24, 2002 Ruby Arlene (nee Garrison) Neidigh, age 74 b. Jan 28, 1927 East Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co. PA d. Jan 23, 2002 Conewago Township, Lancaster Co. PA w/o John A. Neidigh d/o late Floyd & Mary (nee Leese) Garrison Member, Conewago Church of the Brethren Enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and her family. Survivors: Son Steven Coffman, South Carolina Son Dennis Coffman, Harrisburg Son Thomas Neidigh, Palmyra Son Andrew Neidigh, Hershey Daughter Judith Gump, Indiana Daughter Elaine Neidigh, Palmyra Daughter Kathleen Allwein, Palmyra Daughter Laura Smith, Lebanon DaughterJanine Neidigh, Hawaii Brother Floyd Garrison, Harrisburg Sister Marie Painter, Middletown Sister Mary Semple, Florida Sister Jean Sepulvado, Texas 7 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren buried: Broadview Cemetery, Derry Township, Dauphin Co. PA Jan 24, 2002 Elsie M. (nee Magni) Carpenter, age 85 b. Apr 23, 1916 Italy d. Jan 23, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Parker Williams w/o late Simon T. Carpenter Jr. d/o late Isiah & Erminia (Francesko) Magni Retired supervisor of housekeeping, Cedar Haven Nursing Home and the Good Samaritan Hospital both of Lebanon. Member, Hill Lutheran Church, Cleona Member, Lebanon Senior Center Survivors: Son Kenneth Williams, Annville Son Frederick Carpenter, Palmyra Son Harry Carpenter, Palmyra Son Robert Carpenter, Palmyra Daughter Judy, w/o Robert Sisko, Lebanon Daughter Dorothea Yordy, Lebanon Sister Rose, w/o Harry Herman, Lebanon 11 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Randy Carpenter Grandson Justin Yordy Brothers Guido Magni and Gino Magni buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 24, 2002 Catherine A. (nee Duffy) Snyder, age 94 b. Apr 3, 1907 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 22, 2002 Manhasset, NY w/o late Andrews A. Snyder, who died in 1988. D/o late George J. & Jane Ann (nee Phillips) Duffy Retired employee of the Federal Housing Administration, Hampstead, Long Island Member, St. Aloysius Church, Great Neck Survivors: Many nieces and nephews and cousins Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 24, 2002 Gladys E. (nee Johnson) Houtz, age 80 b. Feb 8, 1921 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 23, 2002 Lebanon, PA w/o late Elwood E. Houtz, who died Jul 1, 1989 d/o late Earl Shuman & Amelia Catherine (nee Norman) Johnson Homemaker. Member, Grace United Church of Christ, Lebanon Daughter Rebecca K., w/o Robert L. Foltz, Lebanon Sister Mildred Derr, Lebanon Sister Anna Mae Heckard, Lebanon 2 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Earl Johnson and Edward Johnson Sister Shirley Glover buried: Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 25, 2002 Ann B. (nee Merkle) Spahn, age 84 b. no date listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 10, 2002 South Shore, Masschusetts (Scituate Area) w/o late C. Richard Spahn, who died in 1991. D/o late Joseph & Mary (nee Weisgerber) Merkle Survivors: Son Thomas Spahn, Allentown Daughter Mary Mello, Massachusetts Daughter Barbara Dentzer, Womelsdorf Daughter Patricia Koller, Virginia Sister Barbara Rice, Ohio 14 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son Charles R. Spahn, 1991 Sisters Mary Merkle & Theresa Rutter buried: Cremation. No burial location listed. Jan 25, 2002 Isaiah Jeremy Sanchez, stillborn b. Jan 22, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 22, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA infant d/o [sic] Arlene Sanchez Survivors: Sister Alyssa Vargas, Lebanon Maternal Grandfather Bedro Sanchez, Brooklyn NY Maternal Grandmother Genara Figueroa, Lebanon burial location is not listed. Jan 25, 2002 Grace E. (nee Smith) Gerhart, age 93 b. Sep 27, 1908 Rockingham County, Virginia d. Jan 22, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Levi S. Gerhart, Sr. d/o late Curtis Lee & Millie E. (nee Smith) Smith Retired from Farmer's Pride, Fredericksburg Member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Jonestownn Member, Jonestown Senior Citizens Member, Lebanon Senior Center Member, Frystown and Fredericksburg Fire Companies Survivors: Son Ray "Sonny", h/o Marilyn Gerhart, Easton Son Levi Jr., h/o Faydeen Gerhart, Jonestown Daughter Mildred "Sis", w/o Robert Bashore, Brodheadsville Daughter Shirley Brogan, Tampa FL Sister Lenore Ratliff, Virginia 18 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sons Floyd Gerhart and Harold Gerhart A Grandson Brothers Herman, Warren, Paul and Wilson Smith buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 25, 2002 Brandon Scott Kline, age 16 b. May 9, 1985 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 15, 2002 North Lebanon Township, Lebanon Co. PA s/o Richard L. Kline and Wendy S. Flowers Kliine Automobile Accident Member, Jonestown United Methodist Church, where he was an active member of the church's youth fellowship. A junior at Northern Lebanon H. S., he was on the tennis and golf teams. Participating in Ski Club and the School's chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Member, Lebanon Valley Otters Swim Team Enjoyed working on his car, playing his guitar and surfing the Internet. Worked at Brickers Fries in HersheyPark Survivors: Brother Storm R. Kline, Jonestown Sister Rebekah L. Kline, Jonestown Paternal Grandparents Richard & Susan Kline, Ebenezer Maternal Grandparents Richard & Nance Flowers, Bristol, RI Great- Grandmothers Birdellia Kline, Lebanon Lillian Firestone, Lebanon Mildred Gornick, Lebanon Several aunts and uncles buried: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 25, 2002 Lizzie M. (nee Moyer) Buck, age 86 b. Apr 10, 1915 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 24, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Allen Buck, who died Feb 5, 2000 d/o late David & Myra (nee Heisey) Moyer Member, Bellegrove United Methodist Church Survivors: Son Alvin Buck, w/whom she lived, Annville Son Harry Buck, Annville Daughter Evelyn, w/o Leroy Bomgardner, Annville Daughter Miriam, w/o Harold Kurtz, Annville Daughter Marlene, w/o Robert Massar, Annville Daughter Brenda, w/o Donald Davies, Annville Brother Henry Moyer, Palmyra Brother Harry Moyer, Annville Sister Ruth Showalter, Palmyra Sister Katie, w/o William Martin, Annville Sister Ethel, w/o Clarence Houtz, Lawrenceville, GA 14 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren 6 step-great-grandchildren buried: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 25, 2001 Harold B. Deaven, age 74 b. Apr 11, 1927 Union Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 23, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Joeseph E. & Sarah A. (nee Bucher) Deaven Survivors: Brother Norman H. Deaven, Lebanon Sister Esther K. Deaven, Jonestown Sister Verna A. Deaven, Jonestown Sister Ruth E. Rausch, Palmyra buried: Sattazahn Lutheran Cemetery, Green Point, PA Jan 25, 2002 Cyril K. Feather, age 89 b. Mar 31, 1912 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 24, 2002 Lebanon, PA h/o late Marie L. (nee Kuhnert) Feather s/o late Harry & Mamie (nee Singer) Feather Retired Supervisor from Quaker Alloy (cleaning dept), Myerstown Active Member, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, West Lebanon, where he had been Treasurer and financial secretary for many years. Member, Lebanon Senior Center Survivors: Son Kenneth R. Feather, Lebanon Brother Donald McKinney, Lebanon Brother James McKinney, Lebanon Sister Joyce Twigg, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brother Harry McKinney Sister Evelyn McKinney buried: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 25, 2002 Lee R. Wolf, age 87 b. May 20, 1914 South Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. PA d. Jan 24, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA s/o late John H. & Viola I. (nee Fox) Wolf Retired printer for the U.S. Government Motorcycle enthusiast Survivors: Brother Ralph F. Wolf, Lancaster Brother Richard A. Wolf, New Mexico Step-sister Wilma L. Winters, Lebanon Step-brother Bernie Wolf, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Brothers Warren W. Wolf, John J. Wolf, and Dawse C. Wolf Sister Ruth V.Nerhausen buried: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 25, 2002 Anna T. (nee Taylor) Heisler, age 95 b. date not listed Preston, Maryland d. Jan 24, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late, Rev. Elwood R. Heisler, who died in 1962 d/o late George & Joanna (nee Nicolson) Taylor Retired 1972 after 23 years, 5th grade teacher at Brownstown Elementary School in Conestoga Valley School District. Member, PA State Education Association Member, PA State Education Retirees Association Active Member, Evangelical United Methodist Church, New Holland Involved with the missions ministry and the Truth Seekers Sunday School class Earned a bachelor's degree in education in 1920 from the former Muhlenberg State Teachers College in Allentown Master's degree in elementary education in 1965 from the former Millersville State Teachers College. Attended Allentown Bible Institute, where she studied and taught Greek and Latin. Volunteered at the Leola Public Library for many years. Survivors: Son Gordon M., h/o Louise (nee Gegenbach) Heisler, Syracuse, NY Son Kenneth E., h/o Jane Louise (nee Keiser) Heisler, Leola Daughter Anne L. Boyer, Lebanon Daughter Carol M. Heisler, Boundbrook NJ 2 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sisters Mary Ella Taylor and Ethel Hearne buried: Evangelical United Brethren Church Cemetery, Lewistown Valley, PA Jan 26, 2002 William C. Bitner, age 80 b. Apr 20, 1921 Lock Haven, PA d. Jan 25, 2002 Clearfield, Clearfield Co. PA h/o Helen V. (nee Hartman) Bitner, to whom he was married 47 years. S/o late Clyde B. & Mary C. (nee Haagen) Bitner Teacher 35 years in the Cameron County School District WW2 Army Veteran Member, Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Member, Clearfield County Chapter of the PA Association of Retired School Employees. Survivors: Son Rev. James C., h/o Sue Bitner, Myerstown Son Joseph B., h/o Mary Ann Bitner, Clearfield 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother James H. Bitner Burial: Blanchard Christian Cemetery, Blanchard, Clearfield Co. PA Jan 27, 2002 Morris N. "Sol" Ream, age 86 b. Nov 10, 1915 Heidelberg Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 25, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Josephine (nee Hartman) Ream, w/whom he was married 61 yrs. S/o late Charles & Ida (nee Steiner) Ream Employed for 25 years, Bethlehem Steel at the Cornwall Mines Retired from the PA Dept of Transportation in 1982. 1934 Graduate of Schaefferstown H. S. Democratic committeeman for many years WW2 Army veteran. Played in the Lebanon Valley Baseball League, and later managed the Schaefferstown Barons Survivors: Son Brian L. Ream, Myerstown Daughter Karen Bechtel, Scotia NY 8 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren Sister Grace Ream, Lebanon Preceded in death by: Sons Eric A. Ream & Glenn C. Ream Brother Howard Ream Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 27, 2002 Verna E. (nee Renninger) Hively, age 70 b. date not provided Penn Township, Berks Co. PA d. Jan 25, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Henry F. Hively, who died in 1989 d/o late Charles B. Renninger and Ella (nee Neuin) Renninger Maintenance supervisor for the Severna Park School District, Severna MD for 20 years. Survivors: Daughter Delores (nee Hively) Dishman, Pasadena MD Brother Leroy C. Renninger, Robesonia Sister Helen (nee Renninger) Soster, Colony Park, Reading 2 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: Trinity Union Cemetery, Rehrersburg, Berks Co. PA Jan 27, 2002 Thomas L. Allwein, age 101 b. Jun 29, 1900 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 25, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o Lillian I. (nee Frederick) Allwein, Lebanon s/o late Francis A. & Amanda (nee Beamesderfer) Allwein retired employee for the former Steffy Shoe Co. Member, St. Mary's Church. Survivors: Daughter Pauline, w/o Frank Stoneseifer, Woodbury NJ Sister Josephine Bunch, Annville Sister Jeanette Keefer, Lebanon 4 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren 5 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers James Allwein, Wayne Allwein, Clement Allwein, Mark Allwein, Carroll Allwein Bernard Allwein, Frederick Allwein. Sister Catherine Cincel Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 27, 2002 Harry L. Buck, age 78 b. Oct 12, 1924 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 26, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Joan M. (nee Mentzer) Buck, w/whom he celebrated 50 years in August 2001. S/o late Irwin T. & Katherine S. (nee Keifer) Buck 1943 Graduate of Milton Hershey School. US Navy Veteran WW2 Retired teacher for Milton Hershey School, having served 10 years Retired Chief of Police for South Annville Twp. Member, Bethany United Methodist Church, Palmyra, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Retired Board Member, Halcyon Activity Center, Lebanon Member, Lebanon American Legion Member, Friends of the Retarded. Survivors: Son Rick Buck, Lebanon Son Terry, h/o Rose Buck, Lebanon Daughter Sandra, w/o Donald Peiffer, Washington, Washington Co. PA Sister Lucille Baudot, Balitimore MD 4 grandchildren a great-grandchild several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Margaret Brubaker Brothers Edward Buck, Frederick Buck, Albert Buck, David Buck, Louis Buck Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, N.Londonderry Twp. (Palmyra), Lebanon Co. PA Jan 27, 2002 Brian Bruce Houser, age 38 b. May 10, 1963 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 26, 2002 Lancaster Co. PA s/o Dorothy Louise (nee Patschke) Miller and s/o Bruce Gene Houser Former plant manager for American Business Printing in Lewisberry Avid Outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, sking, and snowmobiling. Also enjoyed weightlifting. Survivors: Brother Todd, h/o Heather Houser, Fredericksburg Brother Robert, h/o Jennifer Houser, Manheim Grandfather James Patschke, Lebanon Grandmother Elizabeth Patschke, Lebanon Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews Cremated. No burial location listed. Jan 28, 2002 Calvin E. Boyer, age 74 b. Sep 22, 1927 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 26, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Betty L. (nee Ulrich) Boyer, to whom he was married 47 years June 2001. S/o late Calvin A. & Emma May (nee Boyer) Boyer Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Army veteran of the Korean War Had worked for Sterling Drug Co. (Bayer Corp) in Myerstown Member, Elco Bible Church, Myerstown Life Member, National Rifle Association Avid fisherman and hunter Captained his own speedboat in numerous races. Survivors: Daughter Ann Marie, w/o Rodney Hart, Juniata Co. Daughter Mary Joan, w/o Robert Wagner, Juniata Co. Daughter Ella May Sticker, Pine Grove Daughter Larene B. Boyer, Lebanon Son Calvin A., h/o Jayne Boyer, Lebanon Son John A., h/o Vickie Boyer, Lebanon Son James E. Boyer, Montana Sister Elmira Tice, Lebanon Sister Betty, w/o Karl Knapp, Lebanon Sister Dorothy, w/o Joe Werni, Jonestown 14 grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 28, 2002 Mildred R. (nee Light) Garber, age 86 b. Nov 27, 1915 Steelstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 26, 2002 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late Ralph W. Garber d/o late Harry & Rebecca (nee Shenk) Light. Former Kreider Shoe Factory employee. Member, Palmyra Church of the Brethren and its Carper's Sunday School class Former Member, Steelstown Evangelical Congregational Church. She attended the former Laurel Grove School. Enjoyed baking and being a homemaker Survivors: Sister-in-law Ruth Grubb, Sebring, FL Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Dolores E. Condran Burial: Mt. Annville Cemetery, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 28, 2002 Grace A. (nee Showers) Eisenhauer, age 79 b. Jan 24, 1923 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 26, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d/o late Jacob & Edith (nee Nagle) Showers. Waitress for many years working last at the Sears in the Park City Mall, Lancaster Member, Lebanon Volunteer Firemen's Association Enjoyed sewing Avid Elvis Presley fan. Survivors: Daughter Barbara A. Willard, Hummelstown Sister Stella DePugh, Cornwall Sister Ethel Chernick, Lebanon Sister Geraldine Heagy, Manheim 4 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren burial; Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Jan 28, 2002 Dora E. (nee Fake) Heilman, age 81 b. Sep 2, 1920 Quentin, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 26, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Harry R. Heilman d/o late Harry A. & Alice D. Fake Survivors: Sister Ella S. Tice, Lebanon 6 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren 5 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Daughter Mary Alice Heilman Daughter Katherine Helms Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 28, 2002 Harry L. Buck, age 78 b. Oct 12, 1924 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 26, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Joan M. (nee Mentzer) Buck, w/whom he celebrated 50 years Aug 2001. S/o late Irwin T. & Katherine S. (nee Keifer) Buck 1943 graduate of Milton Hershey School Navy Veteran of WW2 Taught for 20 years at the Milton Hershey School Served as Chief of Police for South Annville Township Former Member, Board of Halcyon Activity Center, Lebanon Member, Bethany United Methodist Church, Lebanon, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Member, Fredericksburg American Legion Member, Friends of the Retarded. Survivors: Son Rickey Buck, Lebanon Son Terry, h/o Rose Buck, Lebanon Daughter Sandra, w/o Donald Peiffer, Washington PA Sister Lucille Baudot, Baltimore MD 4 grandchildren 1 great-granddaughter several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Margaret Brubaker Brothers Edward, Frederick, Albert, David, Louis Buck Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 29, 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 Park in North Carolina. Jan 29, 2002 Arlene (nee Fasnacht) Balsbaugh, age 86 b. Apr 16, 1915 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 27, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Clair "Pete" L. Balsbaugh. D/o late Enos & Emma (nee Snavely) Fasnacht Homemaker Worked for many years for the Palmyra Area School District as a secretary in the guidance Department. Member, Palmyra Church of the Brethren Survivors: Sister Fern E. Kreider, Palmyra 3 nieces 2 nephews burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA Jan 29, 2002 Slva H. (nee Harclerode) Messerschmidt, age 84 b. Apr 7, 1917 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jan 27, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late H. Edgar Messerschmidt, who died May 17, 2001 d/o late William McClure and Slyvia (nee Whitman) Harclerode After receiving an BA degree in English from Lebanon Valley College, she taught English for 24 years in high schools in Ephrata, South Lebanon, Lebanon and Eastern Lebanon Co. She had numerous stories published in the Gold Old Days, Community & Backpacker magazines, Lebanon Daily News, and American Poetry Anthology. Enjoyed art, reading, handicrafts, photography, music, drama, swimming and helping people and animals. Member, Kappa Delta Pi, an international society in education. Survivors: Son Franz H. E., h/o Ellen Messerschmidt, Myerstown Son Sgt. Major William H., h/o Janice Messerschmidt, Woodbridge VA Brother Albert P. Harclerode, Chino Hills CA 6 grandchildren 2 great-grandchilden several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Richard Harclerode Internment was private and location is not listed! Jan 29, 2002 Ina M. (nee Liskey) Harman, age 101 b. Oct 13, 1900 Harrisonburg, VA d. Jan 27, 2002 N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Joseph A. Hartman d/o late Charles E. & Lethe (nee Beckone) Liskey Member, New Testament Fellowship Church, Lebanon and former Sunday School teacher Survivors: Son Harold W., h/o Sarah Hartman, Annville Son Bernard S. Hartman, Lancaster Son Lester J., h/o Mary Hartman, Lancaster Daughter Almeda M. Boyer, Bakersfield CA Daughter Marie H., w/o Walter Jones, New Holland Daughter Irene E. Blouch, Lebanon Daughter Theresa A., w/o Robert Hall, LasVegas NV 22 grandchildren 43 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Perry, Quniter, Wilbur and Charles Liskey Sisters Ruth Smith, Della Garber, Nora Krumbine 2 grandchildren burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 29, 2002 Ralph J. Myers, age 76 b. date not listed Berwick, PA d. Jan 28, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Betty J. (nee Rider) Smith Myers, to whom he was married 31 years Sep 2001. H/o late C. Arlene (nee Wise) Myers, who died in 1970 S/o late Jordan R. & Erdie (nee Longenberger) Myers Navy veteran of WW2. Active with the Armed Guard Association Prior to retirement in 1987, he was employed for 27 years a production supervisor, Hershey Foods 10 years as a machinst by Thomson Ramowolridge, Harrisburg Member, Grace Brethren Church, Elizabethtown, he was a member of the choir and Berean Sunday School class. 1943 graduate of the former Hershey Industrial School An Amateur radio operator, call letters WA3KJV. Survivors: Son Michael A., h/o Valerie J. (nee Wildman) Myers, Mission Viejo Ca Son Mark J., h/o Connie L. (nee Ryan) Myers, Mt. Joy Daughter C. Lynn, w/o Paul D. Homick, Elizabethtown Brother Arthur C., h/o Nora Myers, Meridian, Idaho 5 grandchildren burial: Spring Creek Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA Jan 29, 2002 Wallace E. Borden, age 77 b. Mar 20, 1924 Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 27, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o Lois R. (nee Balsbaugh) Borden, to whom he was married 57 years. S/o late Charles & Florence (nee Bowen) Bordern Navy veteran of WW2. Retired from G.R. Sponagle & Sons Inc., where he was an project estimator, and worked 25 years as a sheet metal fabricator for Hershey Estates. Member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Member, Hershey Italian Lodge Member, Hershey AARP Chapter 3466 Member, National AARP Lifetime member, Palmyra Citizens Fire Co. No. 1 Member, Lebanon Senior Center Longtime member, Catchum Hunting Club Hunting, fishing, golfing, travel, family and friends. Survivors: Daughter Barbara Fernsler, Palmyra Daughter Judy Chaundy, Colebrook Brother Lawrence Borden, Schuylkill Haven Brother Charles Borden Jr., Lake Wynonah 2 grandchildren burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 29, 2002 Almeda D. (nee Auman) Beard, age 87 b. Jan 20, 1915 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 27, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Earl A. Beard d/o late William & Mabel (nee Miller) Auman Retired trimmer and inspector, having worked for S. Kantor Co. and Milsan Mills Member, Lebanon Moravian Church Life member & Past president ladies auxiliary president of the Lebanon Orioles Club Survivors: Son Robert L. Beard, Warwick, RI Sister Edith Sholly, Lebanon Sister Mildred Hostetter, Lebanon Sister Sara Lutz, Lebanon Brother William Auman, Lebanon Brother Eden Aumen, Virginia Beach, VA Brother Warren Auman, Womelsdorf 7 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Son Earl Beard Sisters Katherine Maulfair and Virginia Ross Brothers Carl and Gideon Auman Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 29, 2002 Martha M. (nee Schriver) Reilly, age 90 b. Dec 29, 1911 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 28, 2002 North Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Thomas L. Reilly. No parents names listed! Retired switchboard operator for the former Lebanon Bethlehem Steel Co. Active Member, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Lebanon She was chairperson of the Alter Guild for many years Member, Episcopal Church Women Member, American Business Women's Association Member, Lebanon Business & Professional Women's Club Survivors: Son Thomas L., h/o Phyllis Reilly, Lebanon 2 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Harvey Schriver Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 29, 2002 Mary J. (nee Landis) Weaber, age 74 b. May 13, 1927 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 27, 2002 Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA w/o late William J. Weaber d/o late Robert & Alice (nee Stoudt) Landis Attended Lebanon H. S. Worked for Hershey Chocolate Factory for 39 years. Member, Lebanon Valley Bible Church Member, Chocolate Workers Local 464, Hershey Survivors: Son Victor A., h/o Rainelle Weaber, Myrtle Beach, SC Daughter Donna, w/o Pete Zima, Palmyra Sister Martha Davison, Palmyra 5 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Colebrook Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Colebrook PA Jan 30, 2002 Florence W. Smith, age 91 b. Nov 11, 1910 Brooklyn NY d. Jan 26, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Walter H. & Florence (nee Wilson) Smith Retired in 1975 as a deaconess and director of the Children's Miracle Network for the Easter PA Conference of the United Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Had been a missionary in China for many years. Member, Trinity United Methodist, Lebanon Survivors: She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: location not listed. Jan 30, 2002 Robert A. Wolf, age 72 b. Dec 27, 1929 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jan 28, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late Karl L. & May Elizabeth (nee Keller) Wolf He had worked in State Government Air Force veteran, serving in the band at Kessler Air Base, Mississippi Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Thomas E. Wolf, Annville Daughter Sandra K., w/o Mike Haltos, Lebanon Daughter Betsy May Wolf, Hummelstown Brother Karl L. Wolf Jr., Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Carolyn I. Fertig Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 30, 2002 Rodger D. Lutz, age 54 b. Jun 26, 1947 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jan 28, 2002 Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. PA result of an vehicle accident h/o Linda J. (nee Hoffman) Lutz, to whom he was married 25 years Jun 2001. W/o Raymond & Laura (nee Wolford) Lutz, Lebanon Deliveryman for Kreiser Fuel Oil Inc., Jonestown Drove a truck for Whitman & Sons part-time Active Member, Rural Security Fire Co., he served as assistant engineer w/ the rural Secrity fire Police. Survivors: Son Scott A., h/o Ida Lutz, Annville Daughter Melissa A., w/o Ronald Chilcoate Jr., Jonestown Sister Paulette, w/o Randy Kern, Bunker Hill 3 grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 30, 2002 Helen (nee Saunders) Johe, age 93 b. Dec 14, 1909 East Earl, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jan 26, 2002 North Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Warren L. Johe d/o late Samuel & Elva (nee Harvey) Saunders Retired from Indiantown Gap Member, Bethany United Methodist Church, Palmyra, where whe was involved in the Women's Bible Class, and the Women's Society. Survivors: Daughter Jeannine J., w/o Frank Brenner, Coestoga 2 granddaughters 5 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother Harvey Saunders Sister Hilda Saunders Burial at convenience of family. No location listed. Jan 30, 2002 Agnes C. (nee Massar) Deibler, age 83 b. Jan 20, 1919 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 28, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Dean D. Deibler d/o late Anthony & Mary (nee Onofrey) Massar. Had worked at Ft. Indiantown Gap Military Reservation Army Veteran of WW2 Member, St. Cecilia Church and its choir Member, Lebanon VFW Ladies Auxilary Member, Friendship Fire Co. Member, Maennerchor Club Avid bingo player and love crocheting. Survivors: Son Terence C. Deibler, Lebanon Son Steven A., h/o Lori Deibler, Lebanon Son Richard K. Deibler, Lebanon Son Dean T., h/o Andrea Deibler, New Stanton Daughter Ann Marie, w/o Edward Smith, Lebanon Sister Loretta Bechtold, Lebanon Sister Margaret Weise, Lebanon Sister Marie Pastal, Lebanon 9 grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Frederic Deibler Sister Anna Paoletti Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 30, 2002 Erma E. (nee Thompson) Barr, age 85 b. date not listed Branch Dale, Schuylkill Co. PA d. Jan 24, 2002 Tampa, FL w/o late Harold L. Barr. Lived in Lebanon for most of her life before moving to FL 10 years ago. Retired seamstress Member, Calvary Church, Lebanon Survivors: Son Dennis Barr, Lebanon Brother Harold Thompson, New Port Richey, FL Brother Kenneth Thompson, Lebanon 2 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brothers Sterling Thompson and Mark Thompson Burial location is not listed! Jan 30, 2002 Alfred J. "Doc" Ceresini, age 79 b. Dec 18, 1922 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 29, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA s/o late Philip & Rose (nee Selvaggi) Ceresini Retired employee of Budd Trailer Had worked at Hollinger Glass companies, Lebanon Member, Keystone Gun Club Member, St. Mary's Church Army Air Force veteran WW2 Survivors: Sister Josephine Aquiler, Lebanon Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sister Carnie Fala Brothers Dominic Ceresini and Warren Ceresini Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 30, 2002 Luella J. (nee Weaver) Kessler, age 80 b. date not provided location not provided d. Jan 20, 2002 Tucson AZ w/o Arlington "Pinky" Kessler, to whom she was married 64 years. D/o George & Kathryn Weaver. Baptized a Jehovah's Witness on May 30, 1980 Survivors: Son Gerald Kessler, Tucson Son Donald Kessler, Lebanon Son Paul Kessler, Lebanon Daughter Darlene Snavely, Lebanon Daughter Debra Moyer, Lebanon Daughter Dorlee Millett, Lebanon Daughter Doreen Stickler, Lebanon Daughter Danna Murrary, Alachua, FL Sister Elizabeth Devine, Lebanon Brother Paul Weaver, Lancaster 24 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren no burial location listed! Jan 30, 2002 Gene H. Lehman, age 68 b. Jun 10 1933 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 28, 2002 Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. PA h/o Joanne (nee Norton) Lehman, w/whom he celebrated 44years June 22, 2001 s/o late Howard & Grace (nee Hawk) Lehman Former Cleona resident who has lived in Mountaintop, Luzerne Co, since 1966. Air Force veteran of the Korean War Former employee of Middletown Air Material Area -Worked for Bendix Corp Oration in Mountaintop and For Chamberlain Corp in Scranton. Retired 1988 from Tobyhanna Army Depot, where he was an electronics technician. Member, Christ United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. Survivors: Son Gene H. Lehman Jr., Honolulu HI Son Brad Lehman, Luzerne Co. Son Bruce Lehman, Luzerne Co. Sister Brenda Coppenhaver, Lebanon Brother Glenn Lehman, Lititz 7 grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 31, 2002 Florence W. Smith, age 91 b. Nov 11, 1910 Brooklyn NY d. Jan 26, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA d/o late Walter H. & Florence (nee Wilson) Smith Retired in 1975 as a deaconess and director of the Children's Miracle Network for the Easter PA Conference of the United Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Had been a missionary in China for many years. Member, Trinity United Methodist, Lebanon Survivors: She was the last of her immediate family. Burial: location not listed. Jan 31, 2002 Marvin F. Leitzel, age 74 b. Jan 27, 1928 Berrysburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. Jan 30, 2002 Camp Hill, Cumberland Co. PA h/o Kathryn I. (nee Schadel) Leitzel, to whom he was married 53 yrs, Aug 28, 2001 s/o late Charles & Jennie (nee Jury) Leitzel Owner of Leitzel's Jewelry Store in Millersburg, which he founded in 1949. He was named PA Jeweler of the Year in 1999, when the 50th anniversary of his business was observed. The business currently operates a store on Rt422, east of Myerstown. Army veteran of WW2 Member, St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Malta Past president of the church consistory, and elder and president of the church cemetery association at the time of his death. Member and trustee of Susquehanna Lodge 364 F & AM Member, Millersburg Tall Cedars 125 Member, Harrisburg Consistory Member, Upper Shrines' Club Member, Zembo Temple Member, Masonic Pinochle Club Member, PA Jewelers Association Member, Gratz VFW Enjoyed playing pinochle, fishing and traveling. Survivors: Son Ronald M. Leitzel, Mechanicsburg Son Ceylong R. Leitzel, Myerstown Daughter Tonia L. Ulsh, Carlisle Brother Charles Leitzel Jr., Lewistown Brother Park Leitzel, Herndon Sister Irene Gessner, Berrysburg 5 grandchildren burial: St. Luke's Cemetery, Malta, PA Jan 31, 2002 Agnes C. (nee Massar) Deibler, age 83 b. Jan 20, 1919 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. Jan 28, 2002 Lebanon PA w/o Dean D. Deibler d/o late Anthony & Mary (nee Onofrey) Massar. Had worked at Ft. Indiantown Gap Military Reservation Army Veteran of WW2 Member, St. Cecilia Church and its choir Member, Lebanon VFW Ladies Auxilary Member, Friendship Fire Co. Member, Maennerchor Club Avid bingo player and love crocheting. Survivors: Son Terence C. Deibler, Lebanon Son Steven A., h/o Lori Deibler, Lebanon Son Richard K. Deibler, Lebanon Son Dean T., h/o Andrea Deibler, New Stanton Daughter Ann Marie, w/o Edward Smith, Lebanon Sister Loretta Bechtold, Lebanon Sister Margaret Weise, Lebanon Sister Marie Pastal, Lebanon 9 grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Son Frederic Deibler Sister Anna Paoletti Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA Jan 31, 2002 Grace Irene (nee Anspach) Grumbine, age 96 b. Mar 5, 1905 Host, Berks Co. PA d. Jan 29, 2002 Richland, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Elvin C. Grumbine d/o late James & Alice A. Anspach Retired employee of Rudy's Knitting Mills in Richland Also employed as a custodian at Richland Bank for many years. Member, Grace United Church of Christ, Richland 50 year member of Eastern Star, Chapter 448, Womelsdorf Survivors: Daughter Arline, w/o Ralph Motter, Harrisburg Daughter Dorthella Walker, Richland 3 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Richland Cemetery, Richland, PA Jan 31, 2002 Richard "Pip" Landis, age 49 b. date not listed Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jan 29, 2002 Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Kathleen S. (nee Neely) Landis, whom he married May 1, 2001 s/o Richard Sr. & Evelyn M. (nee Hehnly) Landis employed at the state Dept of Transportation for 28 years working on Hwy maintenance as a construction operator and retired Dec 2001. Member, Lancaster-Lebanon Beagle Member, Cocalico Sportsman's Clubs Member, AFL-CIO Member, several area blood banks and was a "4 gallon plus" donor Social Member, Lititz VFW Post 1463, where he was captain of the darts team. Played football w/ Richard Graphics Team Participated w/Special Olympics Enjoyed hunting, fishing, hunting, camping, golf and shuffleboard 1971 Graduate of Warwick H.S. and played football for the Warriors. He was awarded the school's Hatchet Man Award in 1970 Survivors: Son Corey L., h/o Linda A. Gress, Lititz Daughter Amy S., w/o M. Ned Zimmerman, Ephrata Sister Theresa M. Diehm, Newmanstown Sister Shari L., w/o Warren Weaver, Richland Brother Jeffrey L. Landis, Quarryville Brother Matthew D., h/o Tammy R. Landis, Denver PA 4 grandchildren burial: location not listed. Jan 31, 2002 Pauline G. (nee Pitcher) Summers, ate 83 b. Sep 28, 1918 Morgantown WV d. Jan 30, 2002 Campbelltown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late John D. Summers d/o late Lester P. & May Belle (nee Kincaid) Pitcher Retired saleswoman at Fluorescent Lighting, Harrisburg Member, First United Methodist Church, Palmyra Survivors: Son Dan Summers, Iowa City Daughter Carolyn Kreider, Palmyra 5 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren burial: Parkersburg Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg, WV Jan 31, 2002 Thomas M. Hunter, age 86 b. Sep 27, 1915 Berkley Springs, Morgan Co. WV d. Jan 29, 2002 Lebanon, Lebnaon Co. PA h/o Mary T. (nee Thompson) Hunter, to whom he was married 61 yrs, Aug 31, 2001 s/o late Raymond & Helen (nee Everett) Hunter Received his MA form West Virginia University and his PhD from the University of Maryland Retired Associate Professor of history at Penn State campus in Schuylkill Haven Member, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Lebanon Active in college choir and church choir, where he sang tenor solos for many years. Active in many community affairs. Enjoyed art and reading. Veteran of WW2 serving in Europe with General Patton's 3rd Army. Survivors: Daughter Alice, w/o William Downey, Cape May, NJ Son Thomas M. Hunter Jr., h/o Aryati Hunter, Jaipur, India 4 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren burial: Shepherdstown Cemetery, Shepherdstown, WV Jan 31, 2002 Edna K. (nee Showers) George, age 92 b. date not provided Penn Township, Lancaster Co. PA d. Jan 29, 2002 Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA w/o late Chester H. George, who died Oct 21, 1990. D/o late Adam E. & Mary (nee Kling) Showers. Homemaker Also had been employed as a cook for the Manheim Auto Auction from 1953-1977. Volunteered for the Meals on Wheels for the Manheim area. Member, Manheim Historical Society Member, Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Manheim, where she served as a trustee of the official board, Sunday School teacher for the primary, junior and served as church pianst. Survivors: Daughter Ruth G. Hollinger, East Petersburg Twin Daughter Betty G., w/o Samuel H. Brandt, Palmyra Twin Daughter Doris G., w/o Paul E. Obetz, Lancaster Brother Charles K., h/o Erla Showers, Lititz Sister Mary Getz, Lititz Sister Ruth Smith, Lititz 6 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren burial: location is not listed!