Obits: May 2002 [partial Ð work in progress]: Lebanon Daily News: Lebanon Co, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Krista K Gable. eagle429@bright.net USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ Last update: 07/20/2002 INDEX in order listed May 5, 2002 Dr. Frederick G. Sheese, age 88 May 5, 2002 Wanda S. (nee Reigle) Martin, age 41 May 8, 2002 Maurice "Mike" S. Keirstead, age 91 May 8, 2002 John A. Ernst Jr., age 69 May 8, 2002 Eleanor G. King, age 95 May 8, 2002 Eugene O. Keizer, age 83 May 9, 2002 Robert P. Barth, age ?? May 9, 2002 Harold W. Seibert, age 79 May 9, 2002 Lawrence J. Adrian, age 75 May 9, 2002 William E. Cooley, age 89 May 9, 2002 Beulah R. (nee Snyder) Mason, age 97 May 12, 2002 Charles E. Lau, age 81 May 12, 2002 Lieselotte T. Czaster, age 62 May 12, 2002 Raymond B. Ulrich, age 83 May 12, 2002 Harvey W. Hauer, age 79 May 13, 2002 Helen I. Snyder, age 66 May 13, 2002 John R. McCurdy, age 76 May 14, 2002 Alex Duricko, age 83 May 14, 2002 Ruth (nee Swartz) McQuate, age 77 May 14, 2002 George K. Sealer, age 87 May 14, 2002 Kathryn I. "Kit" (nee Dressel) McCall, age 95 May 14, 2002 John R. McCurdy, age 76 May 14, 2002 Paul E. Schaeffer, age 84 May 14, 2002 Betty (nee Zahurak) Boyer, age 82 May 25, 2002 Harvey W. Hauer, age 79 May 25, 2002 Paul S. Etter, age 86 May 25, 2002 Harriet (nee Curry) Ziegler, age 87 May 25, 2002 Tamara (nee Rahalewicz) Shartle, age 62 May 25, 2002 Harry G. Prescott, age 60 May 25, 2002 Joseph S. Lalli, age 87 May 29, 2002 Samuel H. Zartman, age 88 May 29, 2002 Annie M. (nee Boyer) Sherman, age 97 May 29, 2002 Agatha J. (nee Shupsynski) Kuhn, age 81 May 29, 2002 David K. Newcomer Jr., age 70 May 29, 2002 Barbara M. (nee Mahr) Hoover, age 78 May 29, 2002 James W. Parsons, age 82 May 5, 2002 Dr. Frederick G. Sheese, age 88 b. May 28, 1913 Shamokin, Schuylkill Co. PA d. May 1, 2002 Reston, VA h/o Blanche W. (nee Williams) Sheese, to whom he was married 63 years. S/o late Rev. George F. & Libbie B. Sheese. Graduate of Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School Attended Gettysburg College for pre-med Graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1937. Dental Intern at the Reading Hospital, after which he was associated for 2 years with a dentist in Hazelton. In 1939, he established a practice in Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA Entered the Navy in 1943 at the U. S. Naval Reserves at Great Lakes Training Center, Chicago IL Also, served in Norfolk VA, and aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp in Europe. Following his return from the Navy, he moved with his family to Annville in 1946 and ran his own dental practice for 35 years. After retirement, he and his wife lived in Mt. Gretna then North Port, FL, until moving to Northern VA in 1999. Former member, St. Mark Lutheran Church, Annville, serving as a council member, secretary for many years and chairman of the architectural committee before the new church was built. Member, Order of Masons, w/ Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 Member, Harrisburg Consistory Zembo Temple Shrine Member, Annville Health Council Former President, Lebanon Co. Dental Society Former President, 4th district Dental Society, and was active at the State level. Survivors: Daughter Jodi, w/o Tony Murray, Vienna, VA Daughter Barbara S., w/ Robert Wilson, Burnt Hills NY 6 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 5, 2002 Wanda S. (nee Reigle) Martin, age 41 b. date not listed Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 3, 2002 Londonderry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA w/o Clair R. Martin Jr., w/whom she was married 16 years, March 2002. D/o Ruth (nee Hoffer) Reigle and the late Russell Reigle. Member, Evangelical Free Church, Hershey, PA Self-employed certified massage therapist and reflexologist, she worked out of her home 1978 graduate of Palmyra H. S. Enjoyed gardening and exercising. Survivors: Daughter Nicole L., Martin, Londonderry Twp, Dauphin Co. Daughter Stephanie A. Martin, Londonderry Twp, Dauphin Co. Daughter Kara M. Martin, Londonderry Twp, Dauphin Co. Sister Sharon K., w/o Bernard Cominskey, Grantville Brother Russell A., h/o Rosa Reigle, Grantville Preceded in death by: Daughter Colleen Marie Martin, who died in 1998. Burial: Mt. Tunnel Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA May 8, 2002 Maurice "Mike" S. Keirstead, age 91 b. Mar 4, 1911 St. John, New Brunswick, Canada d. May 6, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Mary J. (nee Pennypacker) Keirstead, who died Jun 5, 1997 s/o late James V. & Nellie (nee Davis) Keirstead. Retired as an engineer from Public Service Gas & Electric in New Jersey, where he worked for many years. WW2 Navy veteran in the South Pacific and retired as a Captain. Member, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lebanon Member, Knight Templers of New Jersey Member, Blue Lodge Masonic Lodge, Beverly NJ Survivors: Daughter Doris, w/o John Schrum, Bud Lake NJ Daughter Sandra Elmore, Lutz, FL Daughter Marcella Carroll, Bensalem Son James V. Keirstead, Landon TN Son Herbert A. Keirstead, Austin TX Step-dau Florence Mary Baker, Hillsborough NJ 17 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews burial location is not listed! May 8, 2002 John A. Ernst Jr., age 69 b. Jan 16, 1933 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 5, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA s/o late John A. Sr. & Amanda E. (nee Fasnacht) Ernst. Carpenter by trade Member, Lincoln Republican Club, Lebanon Member, Oriole Home Association, Lebanon Survivors: Sister Shirley E. Batdorf, Palmyra Sister Gloria J. Ernst, Lebanon 3 aunts 3 nieces a nephew burial location is not listed! May 8, 2002 Eleanor G. King, age 95 b. May 14, 1906 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 6, 2002 Derry Twp., Dauphin Co. PA s/o late Isaac K. & Ida (nee Geib) King. Graduate, Lebanon H. S. Graduate, Elizabethtown College Graduate, Lebanon Valley College Graduate, Columbia University earning a library science degree. Teacher, Librarian and archivist at Milton Hershey School for 41 years. Artist, historian, naturalist and hiker Member, Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Member, Lebanon County Historical Society Member, Dauphin Co. Historical Society Honorary Member, Milton Hershey Alumni Association. Survivors: Sister Sara Skinner, Winter Park FL Sister Anna Heisey, Palmyra Sister Agnes Gingrich, Chambersburg 11 nephews and nieces burial: Spring Creek Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA May 8, 2002 Eugene O. Keizer, age 83 b. Sep 13, 1918 LeMars, Iowa d. May 6, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Alice (nee Schley) Keizer, to whom he was married 60 years. S/o late Gerben & Amy (nee Darville) Keizer. Graduate of Iowa State University Retired from RCA in Princeton NJ after 40 years. Made contributions to radar research, color television research, RCA video disc research Relocated to Cornwall in 1992. He held more than 60 US patents Was active in the United Methodist Church In Princeton, he was a former Boy Scout leader Former President of AARP. Survivors: Son Alan Keizer, London England Son Richard Keizer, Michigan Brother Milton Keizer of Washington, PA Sister Doris Wilson, Iowa 2 grandchildren burial: Cremation. No location listed. May 9, 2002 Robert P. Barth, age ?? b. date not provided location unknown d. Mar 7, 2002 Hudson PA h/o Angelyn Barth s/o late Philip & Caroline Barth 1942 Graduate Hazelton Senior H. S. Navy veteran WW2 Retired from Reedman Corp, Langhorne Member, St. Mary's Church, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Judy Kulmaczeski, Hudson Preceded in death by: Sister Mildred Lapinsky Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Hazleton PA May 9, 2002 Harold W. Seibert, age 79 b. date unknown Dauphin Co. PA d. May 7, 2002 Salisbury Twp., Lehigh Co. PA h/o Phyllis M. (nee Muhr) Seibert, w/whom he would have celebrated 30 years on May 13, 2002. Truck driver in Lehigh Valley for many years, retired in 1983. Survivors: Step-son Charles Gingrich, Lancaster OH Step-son Robert Gingrich, Lebanon Step-son John Gingrich, Lebanon Daughter Mary Jane Seibert, Lebanon Daughter Sharon L. Bishop, Lebanon Daughter Sheila A. Seibert, Breiningsville Sister Kitty Lou Werner, Fredericksburg Sister Anna Smith, Fredericksburg 17 grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren 5 great-great grandchildren nieces and nephews. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 9, 2002 Lawrence J. Adrian, age 75 b. Jun 20, 1926 Maplewood NJ d. May 8, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Betty (nee O'Hare) Adrian, to whom he was married 53 years, July 31, 2001. s/o late Francis & Virginia (nee Ronayne) Adrian 1943 graduate of Columbia H. S., Maplewood NJ Attended Villanova University Attended Worcester Polytech A Navy Veteran of WW2. Retired in 1983 after 37 years with the New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. & AT & T. Member, Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, Ephrata Active member, Reinholds Lions Active member, Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Clubs Enjoyed traveling and camping. Survivors: Daughter Gail, w/o Gary Lockhart, Marshall Twp. Daughter Barbara Adrian, Richland Daughter Deborah, w/o Jack Burd, Biglersville Son Lawrence Jr., h/o Lynn Adrian, Asbury NJ Son Paul Adrian, Stockton CA Sister Gertrude Arkenberg, NJ Sister Anne Schalkoff, Livingston NJ Sister Virginia Rizzuto, N.C. Sister Mary Stapleton, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 11 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sons Michael, James, Kevin Adrian Brother Francis Adrian Burial: location is not listed! May 9, 2002 William E. Cooley, age 89 b. Nov 13, 1913 Amherst, VA d. May 8, 2002 Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co. PA h/o Madelle (nee Fullen) Cooley s/o late Clarence Walter & Sadie (nee McCraw) Cooley Major in the Army during WW2, serving as a chaplain. Retired after 25 years as a lieutenant Colonel from the Air Force, serving in the Korean War as a Chaplain. Served as United Methodist pastor in various churches in the Virginia Conference, retiring 1977. Survivors: Son Dr. William E. Cooley, Bloomington IL Daughter Caroline C., w/o John Halstead, Chepake VA Daughter Susan Rebecca Cooley, Richmond Va Brother Clarence D. Cooley, Strasburg VA 4 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg VA May 9, 2002 Beulah R. (nee Snyder) Mason, age 97 b. Jul 16, 1904 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 7, 2002 Annville, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Mervin C. Mason who died Feb 19, 1970 d/o late Ira K. & Nora (nee Martin) Snyder Homemaker Member, St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Member, Tolerance Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Jean E. Honafius, Lebanon Son Mervin C. Mason Jr., New Smyrna Beach FL 4 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Sisters Esther Daub, Bertha Ramsey and Christine Eck Brother John Snyder Burial: Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, N.Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 12, 2002 Charles E. Lau, age 81 b. Feb 14, 1921 Palmyra, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 11, 2002 Palmyra, PA h/o Florence (nee Souder) Lau s/o late Roy & Lucy (nee Teahl) Lau WW2 veteran. Retired sheet metal worker for Hershey foods. Member, Palmyra American Legion #72 Member, Palmyra Citizens Fire Co. Member, Chocolate Workers Union #464 Survivors: Daughter Sherry Lee Jennings, Palmyra Sister Doris Gerber, Palmyra 1 granddaughter 2 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Pearl Evans Brother Elwood Lau Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 12, 2002 Lieselotte T. Czaster, age 62 b. Feb 11, 1940 Friedberg, Germany d. May 5, 2002 Hanau w/o Lawrence J. Czaster d/o late Frann Sachs & Elce Debert, Altenstadt, Germany Hobbies: Gardening and knitting. Survivors: Sister Doris Spadaro, Germany Brother Hermann Lindenau, Germany Son Stephen Czaster, Texas Son Richard Czaster, Oregon Son Raymond Czaster, Alexandria VA Daughter Karen Czaster, Lebanon 5 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren burial: location is not listed! May 12, 2002 Raymond B. Ulrich, age 83 b. Aug 25, 1918 Pennbrook, Dauphin Co. PA d. May 11, 2002 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA h/o late Mildred "Peggy" (nee Willard) Ulrich. S/o late Irvin G. & Lucy A. (nee Bordlemay) Ulrich Retired as a clerk from Lauck Brothers in Palmyra 1947 Ð 1985 1940 Ð 1980 Part-time, Rothermel Funeral Home. Army veteran of WW2, he was prisoner of war, having spent 7 months in a German camp before Being liberated by the Russians, walking to Poland and making his way through the Ukraine, Egypt and Italy before arriving home. He was a recipient of an Eisenhower Jacket, which he received in Italy before boarding the Ship to return home, and also received a Bronze star. Member, Palm Lutheran Church, Palmyra, he was former head usher, past deacon and served As treasurer for 40 years. Lifetime member, Palmyra Citizens Fire Co. Lifetime member, Palmyra American Legion, where he served also as Past Commander and served as adjutant for more than 30 years. Charter Member, Palmyra VFW Past Master, 1970 of Brownstone Lodge 666 F & AM in Hershey, served as Lodge treasurer for past 25 years. Member, Harrisburg Consistory and its Degree Team, Member, Zembo Temple in Harrisburg Member, 30th Infantry Division Association in Florida Spent 15 years as a school crossing guard in Palmyra. Was in charge of the Palmyra Memorial Day Parade for 50 years. Former Grand Marshall of the Holiday Parade in the 1980's in Palmyra. He received the Palmyra Citizen of the Year award in 2000 Received the Lebanon Co. Legionnaire of the Year in 1959. Served on the Palmyra Planning Commission & Zoning Hearing Board for 18 years. Volunteer for all Palmyra Football games and raised the American flag. Principal instructor for the Lebanon School of Masonic Instruction. Survivors: Daughter Karen L., w/o Harry Fox, Annville Daughter Kendra L., w/o Douglas Werner, Downingtown Son keith L, h/o Diana Ulrich, Gettysburg 6 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Brother George Ulrich Step-brother Nathan Yocum Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 12, 2002 Harvey W. Hauer, age 79 b. Nov 23, 1922 Jackson Township, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 30, 2002 Phoenix, Arizona h/o Charlotte Hauer s/o late Virdis & Bertha (nee Wenger) Hauer Survivors: Brother Lloyd Hauer, Myerstown Brother Earl Hauer, Myerstown Brother Virdis Hauer, Myerstown Brother Paul Hauer, Camden DE Brother Emerson Hauer, Bloomsburg Sister Helen Bourdeaux, Chicago, IL Sister Mabel King, Lebanon Sister Dorothy Houser, Lebanon Burial: Phoenix Memorial Park, Phoenix, Maricopa Co.AZ May 13, 2002 Helen I. Snyder, age 66 b. date not listed Womelsdorf, Berks Co. PA d. May 12, 2002 Womelsdorf, PA Companion of Sterline R. Sites, Myerstown, for 40 years. D/o late Ralph C. & Emma (nee Leininger) Snyder Lived in Womelsdorf 1953 Graduate of Womelsdorf H. S. first worked as a secretary at the foemr Gloray Knitting Mill, Robesonia Then, secretary for the former Klotz Insurance Agency, Womelsdorf Recently worked as a secretary for several years at the former Norman G. Marks Ins. Agency, Meyrstown Offc, retiring in 2000. Survivors: Sister Anna May Fisher, Womelsdorf Sister Kathryn E. Gress, Reinholds Many nieces and nephews. Burial: Altahala Church Cemetery, Rehrersburg, Berks Co.PA May 13, 2002 John R. McCurdy, age 76 b. Jul 3, 1925 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 11, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Ruth W. (nee Gaylord) McCurdy, who died May 31, 1998. S/o late Laura M. (nee Daub) Yeagley No father listed. Marine Corp veteran of WW2 Served in the Navy. Life member, Disabled American Veterans Commander's Club Life member, Cooties Life member, Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Coucil. Helped to coordinate and lead a Crime Watch Group. Survivors: Half-brother Robert Yeagley, Lebanon Half-brother Vernald Yeagley, Lebanon Half-brother James H. Yeagley, Lebanon Half-brother Ernest Yeagley, Lebanon Half-sister Pauloda Deitz, Lebanon Two daughters names not listed Son name is not listed. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 14, 2002 Alex Duricko, age 83 b. Oct 22, 1918 Scranton, Lackawanna Co. PA d. May 13, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA h/o Dorothy E. (nee Thomson) Duricko s/o late Andrews & Mary (nee Lucas) Duricko Marine Copr veteran of WW2. Owned a few gas stations. Then worked at VA Medical Center in Lyons NJ Also employed 21st Army Corp Maintenance Shop in Scranton Life member VFW and Disable American Beterans Member, 1st Marine Division Association. Received his diploma in 2001 from W. Scranton H. S. Graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln NJ Enjoyed photography, music- playing his harmonica Survivors: Son Allen J. Duricko, Gouldsboro, York Co. Son William J. Duricko, Lebanon Sister Helene Murphy, Connecticut Sister Margaret Dombroswki, Taylor, Lackawanna Co. 4 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brothers Stphen Duricko, William Duricko, John Duricko, Michael Duricko and Andrew Duricko. Sisters Mary Sheppard, Ann Martin and Katherine Dougher Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 14, 2002 Ruth (nee Swartz) McQuate, age 77 b. Aug 16, 1924 Swartzville, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 13, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late Clifford M. "Mel" McQuate, who died Feb 1, 1997. D/o late Samuel P. & Gertie (nee Snyder) Swartz. Member, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Schaefferstown Member RSVP, which me in her church Homemaker Enjoyed crocheting and yard work. Survivors: Daughter Dorothy M., w/o Donald Wagenr, Denver CO Daughter Carole Ann Spang, Lancaster, PA Daughter Mary R., w/o David L. Walter, Reinholds Daughter Lucy F. Keener, Lebanon Daughter Janet L. Elliott, Lebanon Daughter Nancy J., w/o Douglas E. Redinger, Lebanon Son Edwin M. McQuate, Schaefferstown Son Paul A., h/o Margo McQuate, Myerstown Sister Annie Reich, Lititz 31 grandchildren 31 great-grandchidren number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brother Luke S. Swartz, who was killed in action Dec 17, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge and was buried in a U. S. Cemetery in Belgium. Burial: Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co. PA May 14, 2002 George K. Sealer, age 87 b. Jun 20 1914 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 13, 2002 Lebanon PA h/o late Evelyn K. (nee Kirkessner) Sealer, who died in Jan 5, 1990. S/o late Harry & Florence (nee Keller) Sealer Retired steelworker from the former Bethlehem Steel Co., Lebanon Member, St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Lebanon Formerly in the Boy Scout Program in Lebanon Survivors: Son G. Thomas Sealer, Manheim Son Donald D. Sealer, Lebanon 6 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren He was the last of his immediate family. Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 14, 2002 Kathryn I. "Kit" (nee Dressel) McCall, age 95 b. Mar 16, 1907 York, PA d. May 12, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late R. Preston McCall, who died Feb 17, 1986 d/o late Ernest & Annie (nee Holler) Dressel Retired sales associate from JCPenney Co., Lebanon Member, Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon Former marimba soloist of Perservenace Band, Lebanon Former marimba soloist of Washington Band, Annville and various churches. Member, Senior Center chorus Member, AARP Member, 3A's of Salem Member, Retired Steel workers club. Survivors: Niece Kathryn H. Welsh, York Several cousins Burial: Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, York Co. PA May 14, 2002 John R. McCurdy, age 76 b. Jul 3, 1925 Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 11, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Ruth W. (nee Gaylord) McCurdy, who died May 31, 1998. S/o late Laura M. (nee Daub) Yeagley No father listed. Marine Corp veteran of WW2 Served in the Navy. Life member, Disabled American Veterans Commander's Club Life member, Cooties Life member, Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Coucil. Helped to coordinate and lead a Crime Watch Group. Survivors: Half-brother Robert Yeagley, Lebanon Half-brother Vernald Yeagley, Lebanon Half-brother James H. Yeagley, Lebanon Half-brother Ernest Yeagley, Lebanon Half-sister Pauloda Deitz, Lebanon Two daughters names not listed Son name is not listed. Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E.Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 14, 2002 Paul E. Schaeffer, age 84 b. Aug 7, 1917 Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co.PA d. May 12, 2002 Tremont, Schuylkill Co.PA h/o Dorothy L. (nee Frantz) Schaeffer, to whom he was married 64 years. S/o late Robert & Amy (nee Berger) Schaeffer Member, Hetzel's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove Member, Pine Grove American Legion Employed as a maintenance mechanic at the former Gold Mills Inc. Pine Grove Army veteran of WW2, served w/ Company H, 324 Infantry in Rhineland and Central Europe. "He was a heavy mortar crewman and received the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, American Theatre ribbon and WW2 Victory Medal." Survivors: Son Eugene E. Schaeffer, Pine Grove Brother Norman H. Schaeffer, Lebanon Brother Richard Schaeffer, Pine Grove Sister Marion Wenrich, Marysville Granddaughter Two Great-Granddaughters Preceded in death by: Brothers Mervin Schaeffer & William Schaeffer Sister Beulah Reed Grandson Burial: Hetzel's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. PA May 14, 2002 Betty (nee Zahurak) Boyer, age 82 b. Jan 13, 1920 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 10, 2002 Ft. Myers, Florida w/o Kent M. Boyer d/o late John & Susan Zahurak 1936 Graduate of Lebanon H. S. Retired in 1982 as a travel agent for the Palmyra/Hershey AAA Worshipped in the Catholic Faith Avid tennis player. Survivors: Sister Irene Fields, Lebanon Brother Leonard Zahurak Brother Steven Zahurak Brother Josh Zahurak Two grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers John Zahurak, Bartholemew Zahurak Burial: Bushnell National Cemetery, Busnell Florida May 25, 2002 Harvey W. Hauer, age 79 b. Nov 23, 1922 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA d. Apr 30, 2002 Phoenix, Maricopa Co. AZ h/o Charlotte Hauer Survivors: Brother Lloyd Hauer, Myerstown Brother Earl Hauer, Myerstown Brother Verdis Hauer, Myerstown Brother Paul Hauer, Camden DE Brother Emerson Hauer, Bloomsburg Sister Helen Bourdaux, Chicago Sister Mabel King, Lebanon Sister Dorothy Houser, Lebanon Funeral was held earlier this month in Arizona May 25, 2002 Paul S. Etter, age 86 b. Dec 22, 1915 Dauphin Co. PA d. May 24, 2002 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA h/o late Eva M. (nee Bell) Etter s/o late John S. & Eliza (nee Gelsinger) Etter retired from Hershey Foods Graduate of Hershey High School Member of the Palmyra Church of the Brethren Survivors: Son Robert K., h/o Brenda Etter, Shellsville Daughter Beverly L., w/o Lawrence Forry, Palmyra Daughter Lois J. Seaman, Palmyra Sister Esther Basehore, Myersdale Sister Catherine Clark, Hershey Brother John S. Etter, Palmyra 5 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren burial: Hanoverdale Cemetery, West Hanover Twp., Dauphing Co. May 25, 2002 Harriet (nee Curry) Ziegler, age 87 b. May 30, 1914 Swatara Station, PA d. May 23, 2002 Dayton, Montgomery Co. PA w/o late Rev. Dr. Jesse H. Zeigler d/o late Amos & Annie (nee Stauffer) Curry Graduated from Palmyra H. S. Graduated from the University of Maryland She attended Elizabethtown College Teacher Lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren Survivors: Daughter Harriet Anne Ziegler, w/o Bruce Best, Melbourne, Australia Sister Catherine Curry Smith, Palmyra Burial: location is not listed. May 25, 2002 Tamara (nee Rahalewicz) Shartle, age 62 b. 17 Sep 1939 Belorussia d. May 24, 2002 Lebanon, Lebaon Co.PA w/o Paul W. Shartle d/o late Michael & Emilia (nee Charles) Rahalewicz Former worker in local garment factories Attended Hold Resurrection of Christ Serbian Orthodox Church. Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Bonni L., w/o Michael Keane, Palm Springs, CA Son Wesley P., h/o Kathleen Shartle, Adrian, MI Sister Irene, w/o Nicholas Dutko, Bridgewater NJ Sister Helen, w/o Jonathan Gingrich, Quakertown Brother Serge Rahalewicz, Somerset NJ Brother Joseph, h/o Louise Rahalewicz, Lebanon Brother Alex, h/o Pat Rahalewicz, Fairport NY 3 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Sister Jenny Dubinin Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 25, 2002 Harry G. Prescott, age 60 b. Mar 8, 1942 Paterson NJ d. May 23, 2002 Linglestown, PA h/o Marie (nee O'Neal) Prescott An engineer for Tate Access Floors, Red Lion Member, St. John's U.M. Church, Grantville Valedictorian of his classes at Lebanon H. S. & Penn State. Attended the University of Leeds in England on a Presidential Scholarship, earning a master's degree in metallurgical science. Member of various antique auto clubs, train clubs and he was an avid collector of Lionel trains. Survivors: Daughter Tara Prescott, California Step-daugher Vickie Kruleski, Grantville Step-daughter Dreama O'Neal, Grantville Brother William Prescott, Annville Sister Mary Hamilton, Lebanon Half-sister Helen Schnelly, Lebanon Burial: Grand View Memorial Park, N.Annville Twp., Lebanon Co. PA May 25, 2002 Joseph S. Lalli, age 87 b. Mar 22, 1915 Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA d. May 22, 2002 Slippery Rock, PA h/o late Albina (nee Martini) Lalli s/o late James & Madalina (Coracchio) Lalli Member, St. Joan or Arc Catholic Church, Hershey Member, Hershey Italian Lodge Member, Chocolate Workers Local 464 Member, Hershey Retired Employees Association Member, PA Voters Hall of Fame for voting 50 consecutive years w/o missing an election. Survivors: Son James, h/o Elaine Lalli, Chandler, AZ Daughter Janie, w/o James McFarland, Slippery Rock Brother John, h/o Adeline Lalli, Hershey 3 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren burial: Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin Co. PA May 29, 2002 Samuel H. Zartman, age 88 b. Sep 28, 1913 Kleinfeltersville, Lebanon Co. PA d. May 28, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA h/o late Thelma E. (nee Clauser) Zartman s/o late Benjamin & Mary (nee Hollenbach) Zartman Employed for 18 years at the Wilbur chocolate Factory in Lititz. Member, Trinity United Methodist church, Kleinfeltersville Member, Schaefferstown & Mt. Aetna Fire companies Member, Womelsdorf VFW Member, Heidelberg Sportsman Club Survivors: Son Ronald G. Zartman, Philadelphia Son Dale R., h/o Dorothy Zartman, Schaefferstown Daughter Sandra J., w/o George Smith, Schaefferstown Sister Margaret Kapp, Lebanon 4 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren burial: Kleinfeltersville Cemetery, Kleinfeltersville, Lebanon Co. PA May 29, 2002 Annie M. (nee Boyer) Sherman, age 97 b. Mar 4, 1905 Mt. Zion. PA d. May 28, 2002 Myerstown, Lebanon Co. PA w/o late James O. Sherman, who died Jul 18, 1975. D/o late Joseph & Kate Alice (nee Lutz) Boyer She was a factory worker. Also worked on a farm in Lebanon Co. Member, Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon and its Willing Workers. Survivors: Daughter Arlene A., w/o Charles H. Kreis, Myerstown Son Arthur L. Sherman, Lebanon Son James B. Sherman, Chapel Hill NC 15 grandchildren 28 great-grandchildren 7 great-great grandchildren a number of nieces and nephews. She was the last of her immediate family. Preceded in death by: Son Donald J. Sherman, who died Nov 22, 1984 Son Carl Sherman Burial: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA May 29, 2002 Agatha J. (nee Shupsynski) Kuhn, age 81 b. Nov 29, 1920 Mt. Carmel PA d. May 28, 2002 Lebanon, Lebanon Co. PA w/o Frank A. Kuhn Sr. d/o late John & Julia (nee Osipovich) Shupsynski Graduate of Mt. Carmel H. S. She was a retired employee of the Lebanon Co. Chilren & Youth Services. Member, St. Cecelia Church. Survivors: Son Frank A. Jr., h/o Leigh Kuhn, Lebanon Son Michael J., h/o Yvonne Kuhn, Lebanon Son Paul E. Kuhn, h/o of Sherri Kuhn, Red Lion Daughter Susan, w/o Robert Consorti, Chester Heights Son Steven T. Kuhn, Congers, NY Son David J. Kuhn, Ft. Lauderdale FL Son Thomas J., h/o Jennifer Kuhn, Dallastown 12 grandchildren several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: Brothers Peter Shupe and Joel Anderson Burial: location is not listed! May 29, 2002 David K. Newcomer Jr., age 70 b. date not listed Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co. PA d. May 28, 2002 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA h/o Jane M. (nee Anderson) Newcomer, to whom he was married 49 years in Dec 2001. S/o late David K. Sr. & Kathryn F. (nee Lindemuth) Newcomer 1949 Graduate of Elizabethtown H. S. 1953 Graduate from Elizabethtown College Former member, Mt. Joy Church of God, Elizabethtown, for 58 years In 1957, began working at Newcomer Oil Corp. in Elizabethtown, which his uncle Ira K. Newcomer founded in 1926. He became President of the corporation in 1981 and chief executive officer in 1999. For many years, active member of the PA Petroleum Marketeers & Convenience Store Association's board of directors 1974 Ð1976. Member of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 F & AM, Elizabethtown Member, Lancaster Lodge of Perfection Member, Harrisburg Consistory Member, Zembo Temple Member, Lancaster Co. and Hershey Shrine clubs Member, Susquehanna Association for the Blind in Lancaster Member, Elizabethtown Historical Society Member, Winters Heritage House Member, Elizabethtown Lions Club Member, Elizabethtown Preservation Association. From 1976 Ð 1978, he was district governor of Lancaster Ð Lebanon District No. 14D and Chairman of Lions International Youth Camp from 1991-97. He received the Melvin Jones Fellow award in 1999. Survivors: Daughter Donna K., w/o Leonard Zvorsky, Elizabethtown Daughter Carol A., w/o Richard J. Kushner, Marietta Brother James L., h/o Mary Ellen Newcomer, Lancaster Burial: not listed! May 29, 2002 Barbara M. (nee Mahr) Hoover, age 78 b. date not listed Biggsville, Illinois d. May 24, 2002 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co. PA d/o late John A. & Stella B. (nee Bohannon) Mahr Presbyterian faith. Before retiring in 1983, she was employed as benefits manager by L. S. Ayres & Co. in Indianapolis, IN. 1945 Graduate of Butler University in Indiana, where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. During WW2, she was a USO hostess in Indianapolis. She supported the Indianapolis Symphony by being a member of the Sympho-Guides. 50 year member of Order of Eastern Star Past matron of Tolerance Chapter No. 502, Lebanon Survivors: Daughter Phyllis H., w/o Charles Schaeffer, Elizabethtown Brother Donald Mahr, WinterPark FL 2 grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild burial: not listed! May 29, 2002 James W. Parsons, age 82 b. date not listed Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA d. May 28, 2002 Cornwall, Lebanon Co. PA h/o MaryJane (nee Kern) Smith Parsons h/o late Betty (nee Falk) Parsons s/o late Graduate of John Harris H. S. 1950 Graduate Cum Laude from Lebanon Valley College WW2 veteran he served with the U. S. Army Air Corp. in N. Africa & Italy. Retired from Sperry-Univac in 1986, where he was manager of document processing and graphic services. A technical editor/writer, he had previously worked for RCA and the Air Force. 1950 Ð1955 he was director of public relations and alumni secretary at Lebanon Valley College. He also worked for the Lebanon Daily News. Liked to travel, visiting all 50 states, 17 foreign countries and all provinces of Canada. Survivors: Daughter Valerie Acosta, Oviedo, FL Son Geoffrey Parsons, Clayton NJ Step-son John C. Smith III, Annville 4 grandchildren Preceded in death by: Son James W. Parsons Jr. Burial: Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, WV