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Obituaries & Funeral Notices
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O----Obenstine, Ocker, Oxenreider
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Aug 6, 2001 Anna Mae OBENSTINE, 85, of the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, formerly of 70 Cedar Manor, Elizabethtown, died of natural causes Saturday at the Masonic Health Care Center. An 30-year Avon representative, she also worked many years in the Harrisburg Office of Aging. Born in Mount Joy Township, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Minnie GEBHARD HENRY. Surviving are two sons, David N. III, husband of Maxine OBENSTINE of Elizabethtown, Richard H., husband of Joan OBENSTINE of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Phyllis M. GEORGE of Linglestown; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a brother and two granddaughters.
Scottsdale Daily Progress, AZ--June 9, 1971 David OBENSTINE, 54, who owned several mines in the Prescott area, was killed in an auto accident Sunday near Kingman. Mr. OBENSTINE, 7213 E. Lincoln dr., is survived by his wife, Valerie; six sons, Todd, Gregory and Colley, all of Scottsdale, and Larry, Dwayne and Gary, all of Gettysburg, Pa.; five daughters, Francesca of Scottsdale, Mrs Sandy SCHLLER of Phoenix, Mrs. Phyllis GEORGE of Harrisburg, Pa., and Donna and Karen, both of Gettysburg. He moved to Prescott in 1958 and to Scottsdale in 1970. Services for the Royalton, Pa., native will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. The Scottsdale Elks Lodge funeral committee will officiate.
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The Weekly Bulletin, Mount Joy, PA--Jan 3, 1912 Mr. Jacob B. OCKER, a well known resident of town, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. A. B. HOFFER on Marietta street, yesterday afternoon at four-twenty, from a complication of diseases, aged 60 years 4 months and 1 day. One sister, Miss Sarah OCKER of Mechanicsburg, survives. The funeral will take place from the home of Mr. HOFFER on Friday afternoon at 1:30. Interment will be made in the Henry Eberle cemetery.
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Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, PA--Oct 8, 1915 The funeral of the late Mrs. Edward OXENREIDER, of Halfway, took place at nine o'clock this morning from her residence followed by services in the Grace Reformed Church at Avon. The services were in charge of the Rev. Warren C. Hess, pastor of the Grace church, and the Rev. H. J. Welker, former pastor. The Rev. D. U. Wolff, of Myerstown, offered a prayer. The pall bearers were Albert DECK, Isaac BECHTOLD, Ephraim ZUG and Charles WEISS. Interment took place at Myerstown. Funeral Director H. C. Rohland, of East Chestnut street had charge of the arrangements.
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Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, PA--Aug 21, 1915 In St. Joseph's Hospital, Reading, on Friday morning, William Arthur PEIFER, basketball and base ball player, died after an illness of five years. PEIFER had a handsome physique and was a member of the Reading basketball team of the Eastern League for two consecutive seasons. At one time he was recognized as one of the best forwards in the country. Five years ago he joined the Uniontown team of the Central League as a guard. In a game with Greensburg of that year PEIFER was tumbled over by an opposing guard and was kicked in the kidneys. At times he cherished bright hopes of recovery and re-entered the cage for short periods. Peifer frequently played basketball here and was well known to local fans.
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Lancaster Daily Intell. Lancaster, PA--May 27, 1930 Michael PHILIPS, seventy-seven, Lincoln Highway West, died Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock of heart trouble. He was one of the oldest members of the Church of God. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F., Shifflers Council of the American Mechanics. Two sisters survive, Mrs. Susan FRY and Mrs. Lizzie WISNER, both of Lancaster. Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Church of God, Chestnut and Charlotte streets, with private interment in Lancaster cemetery.
R---- Rahn, Renshaw, Reppert, Ressler, Rhoads, Rice, Ristine, Rowe, Royer, Rudy, Ruth
The Daily Gazette, Sterling, IL--August 11, 1970 Funeral service for Mrs. Russell (Helen) RAHN, 70, of Lanark was held Friday afternoon in the Frank Funeral Home at Lanark. Burial was in Lanark Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Anhalt, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church at Lanark, of which Mrs. RAHN was a member, officiated and Mrs. Wayne Derrer was organist. Caring for the floral tributes were Mrs. Alma RAHN, Mrs. Ralph GARNER and Mrs. Rex RAHN. Pallbearers were Kenneth ERBSEN, Edward STURTZ, James MILLER, Ruben WILKIN, Patrick MCCUE and Fay SMITH. Mrs. RAHN died Wednesday morning in Freeport Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
The Evening News Harrisburg, PA-- June 22, 1990 Daniel S. RENSHAW, 80, of 1170 Peffer Road, Monroe Twp., died Wednesday in Hershey Medical Center. He was a retired carpenter and farmer, and was a member of the Eagles, the White Circle Club, and the VFW, all of Carlisle, and the VFW post in Boiling Springs. He was the widower of Velma GRIFFEY RENSHAW. Survivng are a daughter, Greta PEFFER, with whom he lived; two brothers, Lee W. of Boiling Springs, and Roy of Oberlin; three sisters, Pearle MALIE, Helen DITTENHAFER, and Pauline KOOK, all of Carlisle; and two grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Holly Springs Cemetery.
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Mar 23, 1917 Charles REPPERT, of Mt Hope, died Wednesday morning at home, at this place, from complication of diseases incident to old age. He was 81 and a lifelong resident of that section of the county. Survivors include: Joseph, Charles, George, all of Mt Hope; Oscar and John, Minersvillage in Lebanon Co.; William, Lebanon; Mrs. Elmire PUTT, Mt Hope; Mrs. Elizabeth PUTT, Lebanon; Mrs. Agnes BLANDENBERG, Cornwall. Funeral Sunday at home and 1 o'clock at United Christian Church of Mt Hope. Interment at Ruhl's Cemetery.
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Daily News, Lebanon, PA--Jan. 1954 Edward G. REPPERT, 51, of 28
Minersvillage died at the Good Samaritan Hospital from complication of diseases
which he suffered for some time. He had been employed at Bethlehem Steel
Corp.
(My note: Edward died Jan 7, 1954)
Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, PA--Oct 1999 Cornwall native Harold REPPERT, 74, of Leeds, Ala., formerly of Dadeville, Ala., died of natural causes Sunday, Oct 17, 1999, at his home. He was the husband of Marilyn CASTLEBERRY REPPERT. He was a son of the late Ammon and Isabell REPPERT. He attended Cedar Grove Babitst Church of Leeds and was a Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are stepdaughters Jean OLAVESON of LaFayette, Ala., Judy QUINN of Mayton, Ala., and Myra MURRAY of San Diego, Calif.; brothers David REPPERT of Tennessee, Ernest REPPERT, Wayne REPPERT, Glenn REPPERT, all of Lebanon, and Ammon REPPERT Jr., Cornwall; sisters Emma SHELLEY and Christine YIENGST, both of Lebanon; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane SHANK, and a brother, Richard REPPERT. Services will be held at a later date. Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlor, Birmingham, Ala., is handling the arrangements.
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Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--June 4, 2001 Joan Ruth REPPERT, 60, of 16 Hilltop Ave., Akron, formerly of Reading, died Sunday at Essa Flory Hospice Center after an illness of several months. A homemaker, she was also employed by the Meke Inc. garment factory of New Holland. She graduated from Reading High School in 1961 and was a member of Ephrata United Zion Church, where she formerly taught Sunday school. She enjoyed crafts. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Charles O. WALKER of Reading and the late Evangeline KILAKIS WALKER. She was married to LeRoy REPPERT. Surviving besides her husband and father are a son, Andrew LeRoy of Lancaster; two granddaughters; two brothers, Ronald L. WALKER and Raymond C. WALKER, both of Reading; and a sister, Patricia L. MONSERRATE of Reading.
NEW Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, PA--Aug. 1986 Lela B. REPPERT, 89, of Cornwall, died Tuesday August 12, 1986 at the LVGH. She was born in Quentin and a daughter of Samuel and Ellen DOHNER MILLER. She was a member of Cornwall United Methodist Church. Survivors are William C. Jr. Lebanon, Mary Jane and Earl MILLER. Funeral on Friday with interment at Cornwall Cemetery.
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--July 13, 1999 Roy E. REPPERT, 74, of 724 N. Pine St., Manheim, died Tuesday evening at Lancaster General Hospital of natural causes. REPPERT was an industrial engineer for the Fuller Co., Manheim, for 35 years. He retired in 1981, then worked for three years as a machine operator at Fenner Drives, Manheim. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5956, Manheim. Known as "Gene" to his friends, REPPERT was a graduate of the former Manheim High School. He played semiprofessional baseball for the former Manheim Bulldogs. He was an avid golfer. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Roy and Helen KELLER REPPERT. He was married to Christine A. GROMLING REPPERT for 17 years on Oct. 14. His first wife, Dorothy MILLER REPPERT, died in 1971. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jeanne L., married to Marlin GIBBLE, and Wendy S., married to Bruce MYERS, both of Manheim; two sons, Thomas E., married to Betty A. REPPERT of Lebanon, and Michael D. of Gettysburg; two stepdaughters, Paula A., married to Charles McLEAN of Linthicum, Md., and Stacey L., married to George MARLEY of Manheim; seven grandchildren; a stepgranddaughter; four great-grandchildren, and a brother H. James, married to Reba REPPERT of Manheim.
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NEW Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Mar 1965 William C. REPPERT, 68, of Minersvillage died March 5 at the Good Samaritan Hospital after illness of 2 years. He was a retired employee of Cornwall Ore Mines of the Bethlehem Steel & member of Cornwall United Methodist Church. Funeral will be on Monday.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Mar 10, 1949 William H. REPPERT, 67, of 725 Hill St., died at home due to complications of which he was ill for last 6 weeks. He was a member of 1st Evangelical Congregational Church, Lebanon. Survivors include wife Mary, son John H., Lebanon, one grandchild, and one brother, John W. REPPERT, Lebanon.
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Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA-- Jan 7, 1938 Joseph Andrew RESSLER, seventy-two, of Mountville, well-known plumber and heating contractor, died this morning at 3 o'clock at St Joseph's Hospital, of complication of diseases. He was born in Strasburg, the son of the late Simon and Elizabeth HERR RESSLER, and has been a resident of Mountville since 1912. He was a member of the Master Plumbers' association and was active in the Mountville Mennonite church. He was superintendent of the Sunday School at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Martha GOODMAN RESSLER, formerly of Manor township and the following children: Roy and Harry, of Mountville; and Mrs L.B. LENHARD, of Atlantic City; also six grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs Mattie BOOK, of Strasburg township; Phares, of Strasburg township; Aaron, of New Providence; Miller, of Eden township; S.E., of Hollywood, California; and M. H. of Bridgeport, Connecticut; also two step-children; Mrs. Myrtye GIMPER, of Mountville, and James H. GOODMAN, of Lancaster. Services will be held on Monday afternoon at the RESSLER home at 1:30 o'clock with further services in the Mountville Mennonite church at 2 o'clock in charge of John K. Charles. Interment will be in the Mountville cemetery. Friends may call at the home, Sunday, between 7 and 9 o'clock.
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The Weekly Bulletin, Mount Joy, PA--Jan 3, 1912 John RHOADS, a bachelor and retired blacksmith of Manheim, is dead aged 66 years. His remains were interred at Mastersonville.
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Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Jan 7, 1938 Mrs. Ellen P. RICE, sixty-one, wife of Philip W. RICE, 524 West King street, died this morning at 8 o'clock at the Lancaster General hospital of a complication of diseases after an illness of four days. She was born in Bernville, Berks county, a daughter of the late Mathias and Lydia REBER WAGNER, and had been a resident of Lancaster for the past forty-five years. She was a member of the Reformed church. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Earl, Coatesville: Elvin, Paul and James, Lancaster, and four grandchildren. Services will be held at the parlors of Fred F. Groff, Inc., 234 West Orange street, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be in the Millersville Mennonite cemetery. Friends may call at Groff's Sunday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
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Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--July 1999 Esther B. ROOT, 77, of 806 Westview Ave., Manheim, died Friday at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. She was a homemaker and member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manheim. Her husband, E. John ROOT, died in November. Born in Florin, she was the daughter of the late Eiven and Esther REPPERT BROSEY. Her hobbies included painting and antiques. Surviving are a son, James K., husband of Marjorie ROOT of Manheim; seven grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a brother, Kenneth BROSEY of Manheim. She was preceded in death by a son, John K., and two sisters, Hilda DELONG and Arlene FLINCHBAUGH.
The Evening News Harrisburg, PA--September 9, 1992--Lebanon: Foster E. "James" ROWE Jr., 62, of 519 E. Cumberland St. died Monday at home. He was retired from the Hershey Medical Center, a Korean War veteran and a avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his wife, Arlene J. LEININGER ROWE; two sons, Stephen and Rodney, two daughters, Melody and Sherree and a brother, Richard, all of Lebanon; and two grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Rohland Funeral Home. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.
St Paul Dispatch, MN--July 1, 1910 RISTINE- In St Paul, June 30, 1910, William A., aged 65 years, beloved husband of Margaret RISTINE. Funeral from Schroeder's chapel, Fifth street, near Exchange, Saturday, July 2, at 2:30 P.M. Members of Columbia Lodge I. O. O. F., Astoria Council No.5, Modern Samaritans, and Patriarchs Militant and Cantons please take notice.
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Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Dec 27. 1969 Funeral services were held this afternoon for Elsie ROYER, wife of Fred ROYER, S. Second St., Womelsdorf, in the Stanley L. Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown. The Rev. Eilus F. Haldman, pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg, officiated, with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg. Members of the family served as bearers.
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Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Mar 14, 1975 Kathryn E. RUDY, widow of Clyde RUDY, Middletown, died yesterday in the Harrisburg Hospital. She was 81. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Middletown. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. A. SCHAEFER Jr., Mt. Gretna, and Mrs. Lester B. RATCLIFF, Middletown RD; three sons, Clyde M., Middletown; John W., Cumberland, R. I., and Richard E., Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County; two sisters, Mrs. Myrl SPRENKLE, Pennbrook, and Mrs. Edyth WILT, Newberrytown; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
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Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Mar. 12, 1926 Services were held this afternoon at two o'clock for the late Abner Samuel RUTH, at the residence of a son Daniel RUTH, 539 Walnut street, in charge of Rev. Roy L. Winters, pastor of St. James Lutheran church, Second and Chestnut streets. Many floral tokens were placed upon the grave at Ebenezer cemetery where burial took place in charge of Ray Arnold and son funeral directors. Friends of the family of the deceased acted as pallbearers.
S---- Schaeffer, Schaubert, Seibert, Shenk, Shimer, Shuemaker, Smith, Snavely, Soliday, Soulliard, Stauffer, Stokes, Stumpf
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Sept 18, 1935 Mrs. Sara SCHAEFFER, 80, died at the home of her son, Henry SCHAEFFNER at Waldeck of complications. Survivors include a son, John, Sporting Hill & 3 daughters, Mrs. William DIETZLER, Lancaster; Mrs. Catharine BARRETT, Harrisburg; and Mrs. George RHOADS, Allentown; 2 sisters, Mrs. Benjamin ZUG of Manheim and Mrs. Abraham ARNDT of Elizabethtown.
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The Daily Gazette, Sterling, IL--August 11, 1970 Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling for Clarence M. SCHAUBERT of 1001 Ash Ave., Sterling, who died Friday at Community General Hospital. Virgil Sweany of the Church of Christ officiated at the services with burial taking place in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Roscoe Eades was at the organ during the services. Pallbearers were Daniel BEIGHTLER, Donald MARTIN, Lowell BLADES, Walter BACHMAN, Hershel DEADMOND and James GALLENTINE. Flowers were cared for by SWARTLEYS.
NEW The Sunday Patriot-News Harrisburg, PA--Jan. 5, 1992 Hilda S. SIDES SEIBERT, 84, of 311 W. Second St., Hummelstown, died Friday in Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired employee of Hesteco Dress and Sports Wear Manufacturing Co., and the former Press Dress and Uniform Co., Hummelstown. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hummelstown, and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She was the widow of Simon A. SEIBERT. She is survived by two sons, Richard L., SEIBERT of Hummelstown, and Terry R. SEIBERT of Lower Paxton Twp.; three daughters, Shirley A. PATRICK of Lower Paxton Twp., Kay M. DELANEY of Hummelstown and K. Jean BEACHELL of West Hanover Twp.; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in her church. Burial will be in the Hummelstown Cemetery.
Lancaster Daily Intell. Lancaster, PA--May 27, 1930 Morris L. SHENK, sixty six, died Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at his home on Cooper avenue, Landisville, of heart trouble and complications, after an illness of some months. He was born May 18, 1864 in Conestoga township a son of the late Jeremiah and Delilah KENDIG SHENK and resided in Landisville for three years. He was engaged in farming near Landisville for forty one years and was a member of Zion Lutheran church, Landisville. Besides his wife who was Catherine C. KLINE, of East Hempfield township, before marriage; one son, Albert K. SHENK, of Pittsburgh; a grandson, Titus BRUBAKER, Jr., of Rohrerstown; a sister in Reading and a brother, in Akron, Ohio, survive. Private funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock with public services at 2 o'clock in Zion Lutheran church, Landisville. Burial will be in the Reformed Mennonite cemetery east of Landisville.
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Lancster New Era Lancaster, PA--Jan. 13, 1938 Donald Irvin SHIMER, thirty-four, formerly of Manheim, died yesterday in Phoenix, Arizona, of a complication of diseases. He was a member of Salem U. B. church, Manheim. He is survived by his wife who was Miss Mary WEIDMAN, of Manheim, before marriage, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christian SHIMER, and four brothers, Paul, Thaddeus, Walter and Lawrence, all of McConnellsburg. Services will be held at the home of the parents, McConnellsburg, Sunday afternoon. Interment will be in McConnellsburg.
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Intell. Journal Lancaster, PA--May 11, 1945 Miss Hettie H. SHUEMAKER, 83, died at 1:15 p. m. Thursday at the home of Malinda MYERS, Main St., Florin, after an illness of three months. She was born near Manheim, the daughter of the late Christian and Elizabeth HERSHEY SHUEMAKER. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth SHEAFFER, Salunga, and by a number of nieces and nephews.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--April 8, 1978 Minnie J. SMITH, 87, Mt. Aetna, died in the Good Samaritan Hospital Friday afternoon. she had been admitted there several hours earlier. Born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, she was the daughter of Levi and Jane SPANGLER LONG. Her husband, Milton H. SMITH, died in 1976. A member of the Altalaha Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg, she is survived by three sons: Herman M., Newmanstown RD2; Ray H., Manheim; and Paul H., Fredericksburg. Also, two daughters: Mrs. Blanche J. BULLIAN, Palm Beach, Fla., and Evelyn M. SMITH, Mt. Aetna, with whom she last resided, and six grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Nov 19, 1950 Funeral services were held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Frantz Funeral Home, 922 Willow Street, for Mrs. Anna Mae SNAVELY, late of 1320 Oak Street. The Rev. W. G. Grosz, pastor of Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church, officiated. Burial took place at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Robert C. BLACK, Henry L. LUDWIG, Homer J. ALLWEIN, George J. CIKOVIC and Bernard W. GATES were the pallbearers. Funeral Director Frederick S. Frantz was in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Sept 30, 1972 Funeral services were held this morning in the Rohland Funeral Home for John H. SOLIDAY, husband of Rachael M. LONG SOLIDAY, Jonestown RD 1. Officiating was the Rev. Alton W. Barley, pastor of Walmer's United Church of Christ. Interment was in Grand View Memorial Park. Members of the family served as pallbearers.
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Daily Local News, West Chester, PA--Jan 31, 1998 Clarence M. SOULLIARD Sr., 96, of Thorndale, formerly of Parkesburg, died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, at the Hickory House Nursing Home in Honey Brook. He was the widower of Olive M. BYRD SOULLIARD, who died in 1978 and his second wife, Hazel HANDBOE SOULLIARD, who died in 1994. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Harrison and Elsie SOULLIARD. He had lived in the area all his life and was employed by the Lukens Steel Co. as a machinist, retiring at age 65. He was a member of the Parkesburg Baptist Church, the Lukens Veterans Guild, the Thorndale Senior Citizens and was an avid CB radio operator known as "Cap". He is survived by two sons, Clarence M. SOULLIARD Jr. of Escondido, Calif.; and Charles H. SOULLIARD of Mifflintown; a brother, Russell SOULLIARD of Lebanon; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg. Relatives and friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Upper Octorara Cemetery.
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Oxford Post, Chester Co., PA--Aug 29, 1956 Elsie R. SOULLIARD wife of Harrison W. SOULLIARD, died Monday in her 82nd year. Born at Duncannon, Pa., Mrs. SOULLIARD had lived at Parkesburg for 55 years but for the past year had been making her home in Lebanon. She was a member of Parkesburg Baptist church. Surviving her in addition to her husband are four sons: William, Oxford; George, Lebanon; Clarence, Parkesburg, and Russell, Coatesville. Also six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a sister, Anna WEBER, Rivington, Wyo., and three brothers, Samuel WEBER, Colebrook Pa., and John and Henry WEBER, Lebanon county. Services were held Thursday afternoon from the Wilde funeral home, Parkesburg with interment in Upper Octorara cemetery.
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Coatesville Record, Chester Co., PA--Sept 25, 1956 A farmer Parkesburg man, Harrison W. SOULLIARD, 88, died Monday morning in Lebanon hospital following a short illness, after having been in failing health for several years. His death came four weeks after that of his wife, the former Elsie R. RUTH. SOULLIARD had been making his home with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George R. SOULLIARD, in Lebanon, for the past year. He was born in Fredericksburg, Pa., a son of the late George and Lydia SOULLIARD, and was well known in this vicinity, having lived in Parkesburg for many years. SOULLIARD was a member of the Parkesburg Baptist church. Surviving him are four sons: William, Oxford; George, Lebanon; Clarence, Parkesburg; and Russell, Coatesville. Also six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, George, Myerstown; and a sister, Mrs. Annie WALMER, Lebanon. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Wilde funeral home, 434 Main st., Parkesburg. Interment will be in Upper Octorara cemetery. Friends have been invited to call at the funeral home Wednesday evening.
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Intell. Journal Lancaster, PA--May 11, 1945 Isaac B. STAUFFER, seventy-nine, died Thursday at 10:30 a. m. at his home, Clay, Lititz R1, after an illness of three months. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. He was the son of the later Peter and Sarah BURKHOLDER STAUFFER and died in the same room in which he had been born. He is survived by his wife, Annie M. METZLER STAUFFER; two daughters, Bertha, wife of Reubon B. WIDDERS, at home, and Alice, wife of Harry DIFFENDERFER, near Neffsville; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA-- Aug 5, 2003 Patsy May STOKES, 56, of 1536 Cloverleaf Road, Mount Joy, died Sunday morning at the Essa Flory Hospice Center after a long illness. Mrs. STOKES was a prep cook at Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown. She was a former Girl Scout leader, fire police member and employee of Marietta Borough and its police department. Mrs. STOKES enjoyed reading, crafts, knitting, swimming and camping. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of Amy Ruth WEABER MUMAW of Mount Joy and the late Jesse J. MUMAW. Surviving in addition to her mother are three sons, Charles R. BEDWELL and John Luke BEDWELL, both of Mount Joy, and Kevin L., husband of Beth M. BEDWELL of Quarryville; two daughters, Melinda A. BEDWELL of York and Mary R. BEDWELL of Mount Joy; five grandchildren; a brother, Jesse W., husband of Christine MUMAW of Tennessee; and three sisters, Almeda R., wife of Rev. Frederick L. GEIB of Silverdale, Fonda G., wife of John MURPHY of Elizabethtown, and Janet D., wife of Mark H. KEITH of Mount Joy.
NEW Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, PA--Dec. 20, 2001 Caroline E. STUMPF, 72, of 19 Jayann Drive, Lebanon, died of natural causes Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of George R. STUMPF, to whom she was married 48 years on July 18. Born Dec. 7, 1929, in Cornwall, she was a daughter of the late John and Sallie REPPERT DEITZ. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are daughters Elizabeth, wife of George YOUNGS, and Judy, wife of Joseph DESIMONE, both of Lebanon; sons George R. Jr., husband of Bernadette STUMPF, and John, husband of Kelly STUMPF, both of Lebanon; several brothers and sisters; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown, is in charge of arrangements.
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Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Mar 14, 1975 Joseph F. TICE, 93, formerly of South Lebanon Township, died early this morning in the Harrisburg Hospital. He had been a guest at the Alpine Nursing Home. He was a member of the Midway Church of the Brethren. Born in North Lebanon Township, he was a son of the late George and Sara FIELD TICE. His wife, Minnie S. KLINE TICE, died in September 1962. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Florence L. KRALL, and a son, Luke K. TICE, both of Lebanon; nine grandchildren, several great- and great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Three children preceded him in death, Elmer D., Herman J. and Warren S. TICE.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Jan 3, 1944 A requiem high mass was solemnized in St. Mary's church this morning at 9 o'clock for Harry P. TROY, late of 217 Walnut St. Rev. J. J. Lawley officiated and interment followed in St. Mary's cemetery. Thompsons had charge. The bearers were Ed TROY, Sr., Ed TROY, Jr., William and Richard TROY, Wayne KIMMEL and Philip FOSTER.
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Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Mar 14, 1975 Lucy R. VAN SICKLE died this morning in Cedar Haven after suffering a heart attack. She was 62 and had been a resident of Cedar Haven for four months. Before that time she had resided with her daughter, Mrs. Rebecca DIMITROFF, 635 S. Forge Road, Palmyra. A native of Mandeville, W. Va., she was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Edith R. PETERS GORE. Her husband, the late David G. VAN SICKLE, died in February 1965 while they were living in Lancaster, N. Y. She was a registered nurse and had worked in the Hinton and Hopemont W. Va. area. She was a member of the Lancaster Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, N. Y. In addition to her daughter she is survived by two sons, Devid G. Jr., Salem, Ohio, and John R., Utica, Mich; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Anna, wife of Porter MEDLEY, Pembroke, Va., and Rebath, wife of Elton SIVELY, Princeton, W. Va.; and two brothers, James C. GORE, Haines City, Fla., and Senette N. GORE, Radford, Va.
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Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Jan 13, 1938 Mrs. Lillie S. ROHRER WADE, sixty-three, wife of A. Milton Wade, died at 2 P.M. yesterday of complications at her home in Quarryville. She was a member of St Paul's Reformed church, Quarryville, and was a daughter of the late John and Annie LEAMAN ROHRER. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Miriam, wife of William GROFF, Lancaster; Mary, wife of Chester GEISE, Essington, and Clair, George, Amos and Dorothy all of Quarryville; and the following brothers and sister: Frank, Harry and Clair ROHRER, all of Philadelphia, and Mrs Martin GEIGER, of Quarryville. Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Saturday at the Reynolds funeral home, Quarryville, with interment in the Quarryville cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 P.M. tomorrow at the home in Quarryville.
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Nov 29, 1971 Gideon K. WAGNER, 78, a retired auctioneer of Elizabethtown R2, died Saturday afternoon at the Lebanon VA Hospital. He had operated the Beverly Twin Market Auction at Elizabethtown R2 for many years. A native of Annville, he was a son of the late Amos and Carmina KREIDER WAGNER. His wife, Myrtle DeSHONG WAGNER, died last April. He was a member of Conewago Post 329, American Legion and the Pennsylvania Auctioneer's Association. Surviving are a son, Amos B. of Elmira, N. Y.; two stepsons, B. Norman STEVENS of Hummelstown; and Howard N. STEVENS of Elizabethtown R2; a stepdaughter, Helen L., wife of John B. LONGENECKER of Elizabethtown; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Amos K. of Palmyra; and a sister, Mrs. Carmina HOSTETLER of Annville.
NEW Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Aug. 18, 1993 Rodney D. WAY, 51, a sheet metal mechanic who lived at 5-H Harvest View South, Mount Joy, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at home after a 14-month illness. WAY was last employed by Kirchoff Heating and Air Conditioning in Neffsville. Formerly of Manheim, he lived in Mount Joy for 14 years. A baseball fan, WAY coached Little League teams in Mount Joy and collected baseball cards. He also was an artist and enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late George F. and Dorothy ZELL WAY. Surviving are three brothers, George E. of Rheems, Jay of Mountville and Larry of Lancaster.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--June 4, 2000 Blanche E. WEABER, 72, of 1402 Weaber Lane, Lebanon, Mt Wilson, died of natural causes Saturday, June 3, 2000, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of Lloyd L. WEABER. Born Aug 9, 1927, in Cornwall, she was a daughter of the late John and Sally REPPERT DEITZ. She was a retired nursing aide at the former Alpine Nursing Home in Hershey and was a member of Cornwall United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are children Lloyd E., husband of Linda WEABER, Barry T., husband of Wendy WEABER, Janet L., wife of Larry R. WENGER, James T., husband of Sandy WEABER, and Gary F. WEABER, all of Palmyra, Jeffrey J., husband of Cindy WEABER, and Jean M., wife of Harold SHUEY, both of Lebanon, and Llynn A., husband of Alice WEABER, Campbelltown; brothers Frank R. DEITZ, Lebanon, George E. DEITZ, Elizabethtown, Jack C. DEITZ, Manheim, Edward A. DEITZ, Annville, and Dale A. DEITZ, Cleona; sisters Jennie L. HINES and Virginia M., wife of Carl MOLL, both of Manheim, Mary E., wife of Harry STUMF, Quentin, and Caroline B., wife of George STUMP, and Helen I. WEABER, both of Lebanon; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son and son Terry WEABER, and brothers James DEITZ and Charles DEITZ. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Colebrook.
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Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--January 1991 Charles W. WEABER, 76, of Annville RD1, formerly of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died Monday, Jan. 14, 1991, in his residence. He was the husband of Catherine ZIMMERMAN WEABER. Born in Colebrook, he was the son of the late Samuel and Emily WILSON WEABER. He was a self-employed carpenter contractor. He was a member of the Bible Fellowship Church, Lebanon. Surviving in addition to his wife, are sons Harold C. WEABER, Mays Landing, N.J., Charles W. WEABER Jr., Athens, Ga., and Paul J. WEABER, Lebanon; daughters Janice, wife of James GRABY, Hilton Head, S.C., and Ruth, wife of Clyde BOMGARDNER, with whom he resided; brothers William J. WEABER, Campbelltown, and Edward WEABER, Lebanon RD4; sisters Ruth MUMMA, Mt. Joy, and Edna, wife of Kenneth LEIBERHER, Campbelltown; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Samuel WEABER and Russell WEABER, and sisters Grace LEININGER, Almeda YOUTZ and Florence WEABER.
The Evening News Harrisburg, PA--Feb. 15, 1990 Clarence R. WEABER, 68, of Lebanon RD 4 died Tuesday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Surviving are a brother, Charles of Colebrook; two sisters, Betty DAUB of Annville, and Jane WILDERMUTH of Lebanon; and several nephews and nieces. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Colebrook Lutheran Cemetery. There will be no viewing.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--May 19, 2003 Helen I. WEABER, 77, of Mt Wilson Road, Lebanon, died Sunday, May 18, 2003, at the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, North Londonderry Township. She was the wife of the late Edward WEABER Sr., who died Nov 10, 1998. Born Aug. 4, 1925, in Cornwall, she was a daughter of the late John and Sally REPPERT DIETZ. Surviving are son Edward WEABER Jr. of Palmyra; daughters Florence HETRICK and Anna WENRICH, both of Lebanon. Emily ENGLE of Campbelltown, Marlene LEBER of Manheim and Carolyn ZIMMERMAN of Annville; brothers Jack DIETZ, of Manheim George DIETZ of Elizabethtown, Edward DIETZ of Cleona, Frank DIETZ of Lebanon and Dale DIETZ of Lawn; sisters Mary STUMPF of Lebanon, Jen HINES of Mount Joy and Virginia MOLL of Manheim; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Buse Funeral Home, 145 N. Grant St., Palmyra, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9:30. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Colebrook.
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Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Feb 6, 1942 Jacob Francis WEABER, 84, retired pumpmaker of S. Lebanon Township, died at his home yesterday afternoon at 5:30 pm following an illness of 1 year. He was the son of William & Sarah WEABER and was the last craftsman in the family of wooden pumpmakers. He and his wife, Mary Alice SHAAK, celebrated their 58th anniversary, Jan 26. He was a lifelong resident of S. Lebanon Twp and member of Tabor Reformed Church Lebanon. Survived by son, Miles T., at home; a grandson, Howard E., South Lebanon Twp.; and 2 great-grandchildren.
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Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Oct 8, 1915 John A. WEABER, Sr., well known throughout the city and adjoining counties died at his home in Avon, on Thursday evening, from a stroke of apoplexy, after an illness extending over a period of three years. He was confined to his bed since October 20th, last. Deceased was a pump maker by occupation and had he lived until next month he would have attained the age of 69 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs Rebecca (BEHNEY) Weaber, and the following children: Mrs. John MOORE, Avon; Mrs. Riley YINGST, 409 Weidman street; John A. WEABER, Jr., Philadelphia; William WEABER, Avon; Bland WEABER, at home, and Ray WEABER, 413 Lehman street. The following are brothers and sisters, Henry WEABER, Colebrook; Mrs Henry SSHAEFFER, of this city; David WEABER, Sterling, Ill., and Jacob WEABER, South Lebanon township. A number of grandchildren also survive as follows: F. W. and J. Ira HURST, Harry, Roy and Lester MOORE, Woodrow and Reilly WEABER, and Clarence, Miriam, Sarah and John WEABER. Deceased followed his occupation up until three years ago, when he suffered the stroke. He was a staunch Democrat all his life. He resided in Avon for the past twenty-one years. The funeral will take place from his late residence on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, followed by services in Grace Reformed church. Interment will be made at Kimmerling's cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--March 12, 1926 Mrs. Rebecca WEABER, widow of the late John A. WEABER passed away today at the residence of her son, John, 323 Guilford street. Mrs. WEABER had been ill for the past five weeks, and death resulted because of complications of diseases. She was aged 73 years, and was a member of the Reformed Church. For many years she was a resident of Avon, and there made many friends as well as in the city of Lebanon. Besides a number of grand children, and great grand children, she leaves the following children: Mrs. John MOORE, of Avon; Mrs. Riley YINGST, of Lebanon; John WEABER, of Lebanon; William WEABER, of Heilmandale; Ray WEABER, of Lebanon and Bland WEABER, of Avon.
The Evening News Harrisburg, PA--Aug 15, 1990 Samuel L. WEABER Sr., 80, of 260 E. Evergreen Road died Monday in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and was a member of Bible Fellowship Church. Surviving are his wife, Annie M. LIVERING WEABER; nine sons, Samuel L. Jr. of Jonestown, Terry of Manheim, and Robert, Richard, Thomas, Donald, Jeffrie, Ronald, and James, all of Lebanon; four daughters, Hazel SENSENIG of Gretna Springs, Jean BARNHART of Lebanon, Susie WALTERMYER of Elizabethtown, and Lois WEALAND of Myerstown; three brothers, Edward of Lebanon RD 4, William of Palmyra, and Charles of Florida; three sisters, Edna LEIBERHER of Campbelltown, Ruth MUMMAW of Mount Joy, and Almeda YOUTZ of Elizabethtown; 27 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Rohland Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville. Viewing will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Jan 7, 1916 W. H. H. WEABER, a resident of Colebrook for a number of years, died at his home at this place on Wednesday, after an illness of a week during which he suffered from a stroke of paralysis. He was a native of Prescott, this county, and was a veteran of the Civil War. He was well known in Lebanon, and as he had spent some time in other states, was also widely known elsewhere. He was 72 years of age. He leaves a wife, and six children, as follows: W. Tilden WEABER, and Samuel R. WEABER, of Colebrook; Anna, of Wyoming; Henry, of Colebrook; Mrs. Rose KENNER, of this city, and John R. WEABER, of Colebrook. There are also sixteen grandchildren. David WEABER, of Illinois, and Jacob WEABER, of this city, are brothers, and Mrs. Sarah SHAEFFER, of this city, is a sister. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning, with services at the Grace Reformed church, Avon.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Aug 1999 William J. "Bill" WEABER, 83, of Palmyra RD3, died Saturday, Aug 7, 1999, in Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Mary LANDIS WEABER, with whom he would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in October. Born March 16, 1916, in Colebrook, he was a son of the late Samuel and Emily WILSON WEABER. He was a retired carpenter, working for more than 20 years. He ran the planning mill for the Hershey Estate and then retired after working for Freidly's Carpentry in Mt Joy. He was a life member of the Lawn Fire Co., and the Order of Moose Lodge in Middletown, and he was a member of the Lebanon Valley Bible Church. Surviving in addition to his wife, are a son, Victor A., husband of Rainelle WEABER, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a daughter, Donna J., wife of Pete ZIMA, Palmyra RD3; and a sister Ruth Mumma, Mt Joy. He was preceded in death by brothers Samuel, Charles, Russell and Edward, and sisters Almeda YOUTZ, Grace LEININGER and Edna LIBERHERR. Service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Rothermel Funeral Home, 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, preceded by a visitation beginning at 1. Interment will be in Colebrook Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, South Londonderry Township.
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NEW The Evening News Harrisburg, PA--Oct. 8, 1991 Elizabeth B. WEAVER, 94, a resident of Cedar Haven, the Lebanon County nursing home, died there Saturday. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are daughter, Dorothy M. POSEY of Tilden, ILL.; two sisters, Marie MEYER of Lebanon and Ada BOYER of Watertown, N.Y. ; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Christman Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kimmerlings Cemetery.
Pottstown Mercury, Pottstown, PA--Feb. 25, 1947 Alma M. (RENTSCHLER), 84, widow of the Rev. Adam M. WEBER, died yesterday in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leon F. ERB, 23 N. Chestnut Street, Boyerstown. She was born in Shartlesville, a daughter of the late Charles and Cassia (FLEISHER) RENTSCHLER and lived here about 53 years. Her husband for many years and until his death in 1926 was pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyerstown. She was a member of that church and the Ladies Aid Society. She was the last of her immediate family. Survivors are these children: Dr. Charles A. WEBER, Zanesville, O.; Dr. John H. WEBER, Reading; the Rev. Ernest A. WEBER, pastor of Advent Lutheran church, West Lawn; Mary wife of C. Collins KEPLER, Reading; Earl and Anna, wife of Leon F. ERB, with whom she resided; Helen, wife of the Rev. F. BROBST, Telford and 13 grand children. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 am in St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyerstown, with the Rev. David F. Longacre officiating. Interment in the Bernville Lutheran cemetery.
The Daily Gazette, Sterling IL--Aug 10, 1970 Earl Thomas WEBER, 64, 223 E. 8th St., Dixon, died Monday night following a short illness. Mr. WEBER was born June 7, 1906, in Sterling, the son of Rufus C. and Christina HOLTZMAN WEBER. He was the manager of the Pro Shop at the Lost Nation Golf Course. He was married to Isabelle MCCLOY. He was a charter member of the Dixon Jaycees, a past commodore of the second district of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. WEBER is survived by his widow, one son, Thomas, Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. Lucille VOGEL, Albany.
Reading Eagle, Berks Co., PA--Nov 15, 1943 Edwin WEBER, 77, died yesterday at his home here. He was a son of John and Sophia (SNYDER) WEBER. Surviving are his widow, Cora (STEINBACH), and these children: Gertrude HEBERLING, Mrs Mary SHAAK, Curtis, Woodrow, all of this place; Mrs. Julia EMERICH, Myerstown; Mrs. Helen DERR, Richland R.D.; Mrs. Rebecca AUMAN and Adam, both of Reading; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Minnie WEIDMAN, Myerstown. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m., from his home, with further services in Salem Reformed Church, the Rev. C. M. Rissinger officiating. Interment will be made in Salem Cemetery. The Schucker Funeral Home, Rehrersburg, having charge.
Unknown newspaper -- Bernville: The funeral of Elias WEBER was held from his late residence in Jefferson township, and was very largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. T. C. Leinbach, assisted by Rev. A. J. Long and Rev. Wm. Kramlich, at Host church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. The remains were attired in a white quilted satin front robe, covered with an olderdown blanket and reposed in a solid walnut casket mounted with heavy silver bar extension handles. The plate on the lid bore the inscription, "Father." Bearers, Samuel BORKEY, Elias GROFF, Israel ZERBY and Jared FIDLER. Undertaker J. H. Hollenbach, had charge. (My note: Elias died May 1, 1899)
Reading Eagle, Berks Co., PA--January 30, 1939 Word received here of the death of Henry S. WEBER, 66, at his home, 147 Sylvania St., Philadelphia. He was a native of Bethel, son of the late John & Sophia SNYDER WEBER and was associated with Reading Coal and Iron Co., 35 years. He received his higher education at Albright College and was a member of First Reformed Church, Philadelphia. He was a past member of Blue Lodge #15 F & A.M. of Camden NJ and member of SAR. Survivors are wife, Stella WALBORN WEBER; son, Lt. John H. WEBER; 2 grandchildren; 2 sisters & one brother: Mrs. Sarah WIDDIS, Camden; Mrs. Minnie WEIDMAN, Wyomissing and Edwin WEBER, Bethel. Funeral Tuesday with burial in Salem Reformed Church Cemetery, Bethel.
Reading Eagle, Berks Co., PA--June 13, 1923 Miss Mary WEBER, aged 68 years, died Tuesday following a stroke of apoplexy at the home of her sister, Mrs. William WEIDMAN, at this place. Deceased suffered a stroke Monday and was found in bed unconscious by her sister. For a number of years deceased was employed as a nurse at the Home for Widows and Single Women at Reading, and served in a similar capacity at homes in Philadelphia. She was a member of Salem Reformed Church, Bethel. Four brothers and three sisters, as follows, survive: Rev. A. S. WEBER, Baltimore, Md.; Jacob, Canton, O.; Harry, Philadelphia; Edward, Bethel; Mrs. Sarah WIDDIS, Philadelphia; Rebecca, wife of Edward LINDERMUTH, this place, and Mamie, wife of William WEIDMAN, with whom deceased made her home. The funeral will be held Saturday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m. at the house. Rev. C. M. Rissinger will officiate. Interment will be made in the Bethel cemetery.
Reading Eagle, Berks Co., PA--June 24, 1949 Minnie (WEBER), 79, widow of William H. WEIDMAN, died this morning in the Evangelical Congregational Home at Myerstown, where she had resided the past six years. She had been a resident of Wyomissing for many years. She was a native of Bethel, a daughter of the late John and Sophia (SNYDER) WEBER, and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg. Surviving are two sons, Warren W. WEIDMAN, Wyomissing, and Harry W. WEIDMAN, Philadelphia; one daughter, Rhoda, wife of Dr. Reuel A. ELY, Tampa, Fla; eight grandchildren; also a number of nieces and nephews. The Rev. Martin L. Rothenberger will officiate at funeral services in the Henninger Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Burial will be made in Christ Lutheran Cemetery at Stouchsburg.
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Reading Eagle, Berks Co., PA--Nov. 9, 1976 Warren W. WEIDMAN, 72, died in his residence at 909 E. Philadelphia St., York. He was born in Stouchsburg, a son of the late William H. and Minnie (WEBER) WEIDMAN. His wife, Laura E. (ADAMS) WEIDMAN, died July 17. Formerly of Wyomissing, Mr. Weidman was employed as a knitter by Triumph Knitting Mills, York, retiring 12 years ago. He was a member of the Grace and Hope Mission, York; Sons of the American Revolution and the Wyomissing Fire Co. Surviving are a son, Ronald E., Palo Alto, Calif.; a daughter , Janice L., wife of William E. NICHOLAS, Richmond, Va., and five grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Henninger Funeral Home. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Stouchsburg.
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Dec 17, 1986 Kevin Hilt WEISER, 23, a Wilbur Chocolate Co. employee, was found dead Tuesday at about 2:40 a.m. at his home, 1581 S. Market St., Elizabethtown. Mount Joy Township police investigated when WEISER failed to report to work. The police, who said WEISER was found beside his bed with a note, are investigating the death as a possible suicide. An autopsy was performed according to Lancaster County Coroner Dr Barry D. Walp, but the cause of death remains undetermined pending further investigation. A spokesman for the family said WEISER had been under a physician's care. A 1982 graduate of Elizabethtown Area Senior High School, WEISER worked at the Mount Joy Division of the Wilbur Chocolate Co. A lifelong Elizabethtown resident, he was a member of Christ Church, United Church of Christ, Elizabethtown. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of John P and Ethel HILT WEISER, Elizabethtown. Surviving besides his parents is a brother, Craig H., Elizabethtown.
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--June 29, 1994 Eva B. KIPP WELLS, 88, of 423 Ridge Road, Elizabethtown, died Tuesday at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of George W. "Shorty" WELLS, who died in 1981. A homemaker, she was an avid knitter and crocheter. She had given items she made to each member of her family. Mrs. WELLS also enjoyed growing flowers, especially African violets. Born in Upper Lawn, Lebanon County, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Ellen BRICKER KIPP. She is survived by a son, Charles R., Elizabethtown; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Dec 22, 1934 Samuel C. WILLIAMS died Friday afternoon at his home of a complication of ailments after a 6 month illness. He was 74 and for many years prior to his retirement some years ago was employed by the Freeman estates. He was a member of White Oak Reformed Church and well known through out the Cornwall region. Survived by children, Mrs. Frank MILLER, Lebanon RD3; Mrs. John MILLER, Rexmont; Mrs. Albert SHOWERS, Rexmont; Catharine and Parker WILLIAMS at home and 1 sister, Anna WEIDMAN, Philadelphia. Funeral will be on Monday with interment at White Oak cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Nov 19, 1950 Arthur E. WILSON, of South Lingle Avenue, Palmyra, formerly of Mt. Wilson, Colebrook, died on Wednesday night at his home of a heart attack. He was 69 years of age and had been under a doctor's care for some time. He was a night watchman at the Better Ball Factory in Palmdale. He was a son of the late Arthur S. and Annie E. (LEE) WILSON. a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Colebrook, he was also affiliated with the Lebanon Orioles Lodge and the Palmyra American Legion. Surviving him are: two sisters, Mrs. Samuel WEABER, Colebrook, and Mrs. William LEININGER, Palmyra; three brothers, George and Clarence, Mt. Wilson, and Warren Lebanon. also surviving are four nieces and nephews whom he raised as their guardian. They are Hubert SONON, Mt. Wilson; Robert SONON, Palmyra; Mrs. Raphael RUDEGAIR, Palmyra and Mrs. Walter WEABER, Mt. Wilson.
NEW Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, PA--Mar 1, 1955 Clarence H. WILSON, 60 years old, of Mt. Wilson, died suddenly yesterday in Palmyra while delivering a load of scrap metal to J. Berman & Son's. County Coroner Patrick J. Frank said death was due to a heart attack. He was self employed and was unloading when it happened. He was born in New York City and a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Lebanon. Survivors include sons Charles E., Arthur R., Baltimore MD, Lloyd E., Lebanon, and 2 daughters, Pauline WEABER and Delores B. WILSON.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Dec 27, 1969 Emanuel St. Clair WILSON, 54, Mt. Wilson, Lebanon RD 4, died Friday morning in his home. He was employed by the Colebrook Lingerie Co. He worshiped in the Lutheran faith. He was a member of the Annville American Legion, the Annville VFW, the Campbelltown American Legion, the Union Hose Co., Annville, the Washington Band Club of Annville, the Central Democratic Club, Lebanon, the Keystone Gun Club, the Della and Ches Fishing Club, the Elstonville Sportsmans Club, the Musicians Local, Lebanon, and was an orchestra leader of Tug's Hand Grenade Group. Surviving are his wife, Elvina M. ULRICH WILSON, one son, Allen WILSON, Colebrook; four daughters, Ida, wife of Richard MILLER, Lebanon RD 4; Priscilla, wife of Ronald WEABER, Lebanon RD 4, Julia, wife of Robert SPONENBERG Palmyra, and Gloria WILSON, Newburg, N.Y., and 10 grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Ida WILSON, Lebanon; five sisters, Mrs. Alice BREIDENSTINE, Mrs. Bertha MANN, Mrs. Sadie HEISEY, Mrs. Violet SHIFFLET, all of Lebanon RD 4, and Mrs. Irene GENTILE Middletown, and a brother, George WILSON Jr., Lebanon RD 4.
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The Evening News Harrisburg, PA--Dec. 6, 1991 Lloyd E. WILSON, 61, of 2175 Cloverfield Drive died Wednesday in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was owner and operator of Lebanon Remodeling and construction and Wilco Builders and a member of Keystone Gun Club. Surviving are his wife, Doris WHITE WILSON; three sons, Barry of Oregon, Craig of New Cumberland and Bradley D. of Cleona; a stepson, Randy GETZ of Lebanon; two brothers, Charles and Arthur, both of Maryland; two sisters, Pauline WEABER of Maryland and Delores PARROTT of Harrisburg; nine grandchildren; and several nieces. Services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Rohland Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville. Viewing will be from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Oct 25, 1976 Warren St. C. WILSON, 78 Spruce Park, died yesterday at his home. He was 75. Born in Colebrook, he was the son of the late Arthur and Annie E. WILSON. He was a veteran of World War I and was retired from the molding shop at the Lebanon Steel Foundry. He was a member of the Lebanon American Legion. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the last of his immediate family. His sister, Ada W. LEININGER, was buried this afternoon.
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Lebanon Daily News Lebanon, PA--Mar 14, 1975 Services were held this afternoon in the Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville, for Marvin (Joe) WINDLE, husband of Drucilla KELLER WINDLE, 449 W. Main St., Annville. The Rev. Earl D. Rowland, pastor of the Annville Church of the Brethren and the Rev. Carroll J. Bingaman, pastor of the Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Annville, officiated. Interment was in Grand View Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Richard LEAR, Gary WINDLE, Chriss WINDLE, John SUDBURY, Earl SUDBURY and Harry ZERN.
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--July 10, 2000 Lee A. WINTERS Sr., 88, of 1205 Zeager Road, Elizabethtown, died of natural causes Saturday afternoon at Manorcare Health Services, Elizabethtown. A farmer, he owned and operated the family farm until his retirement in 1971. He also was the caretaker of Mount Ober Cemetery for more than 50 years. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown, and the Newville Senior Citizens. Born in West Donegal Township, he was the son of the late Abraham and Louisa ALLWINE WINTERS. He was married for 64 years in November to Rachel M. LANDIS WINTERS. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Barbara HERSHEL of Elizabethtown; and two sons, Abram L., married to June WINTERS of Granby, Mass., and Lee A. Jr., married to Shirley WINTERS of Lawn; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
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The Daily New Era Lancaster, PA--Dec 18, 1919 Mrs. Mary B. WINTERS, for many years a resident of Elizabethtown borough, died Tuesday evening at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob ENGLE, near Bainbridge. She died suddenly from paralysis at the age of seventy-nine years. She was a member of the Mennonite Church, of Elizabethtown. One son, Martin B. WINTERS, of West Donegal township, and four daughters survive: Mrs. Jacob ENGLE, Bainbridge; Mrs. Ambrose NOTRAIN, Middletown; Mrs. David SHANK, Newville, and Miss Martha, Conoy township. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Engle, and at 10 o'clock at the Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown. Interment will be made in Mount Ober Cemetery.
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Lancaster Daily Intell. Lancaster, PA--Jan 1911 Samuel WINTERS, one of West Donegal Township's oldest residence died Sunday morning at home near Conewago Station. He had been ill the last few days & death was by paralysis. He was 82 years old and a member of the Mennonite Church. He was a residence of West Donegal all his life. Survivors include his wife and 1 son, Abraham at home. Funeral will be Wednesday morning at home.
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Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Jan 13, 1938 Services for Bertie May WOODWARD, eleven, daughter of Clyde WOODWARD, 130 Fairview street Marietta, who died Tuesday were held this morning at the John L. Frey funeral home, Marietta, with Rev. E. L. Wessinger officiating. Interment was in the Mont Alto cemetery. Pall bearers were classmates in the Marietta school: James MAYER, William WESTENHAFER, Mervin HESS, Robert HARNER, Byron LIBHART and John WALSH.
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Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Jan 7, 1938 Mrs Annie B. YOUTZ, seventy-one, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Albert ZERCHER, at Mountville, this morning at 8:45 o'clock, of bronchial pneumonia. She was the daughter of the late George FALK and Annie MATEER FALK, of Mount Joy, where she was born. She was a member of St Paul's U. B. church, Mountville. She is survived by one son, Charles YOUTZ, of Lancaster; and one daughter, Helen, wife of Albert ZERCHER, with whom she resided; also four grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Frances, wife of Joseph SIEBERT, of Camden, New Jersey; Kate, wife of E. M. BARTO; Mary Jane, wife of William HENDRIX, and Minnie, wife of George SCHNEIDER, all of Mount Joy. Services will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the ZERCHER home, with Rev. M. V. Freidinger, officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Joy cemetery. Friends may call at the home, Sunday evening, between 7 and 9 o'clock.
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Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA--June 22, 1996 Fannie J. "Aunt Fannie" ZEAGER, 96, formerly of 153 New Haven St., Mount Joy, died Friday morning at Leader Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Elizabethtown, after a brief illness. She was the wife of Carl B. ZEAGER, who died in 1975. Born in Mount Joy, she was a daughter of the late Nathan and Mary BAKER ZINK. She was last employed by the former LeBlanc Textile Manufacturers Handkerchief Factory, Mount Joy, retiring in 1942. A longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mount Joy, she was one of the church's oldest members. Mrs. ZEAGER had a collection of more than 210 glass baskets and also enjoyed sewing and crocheting. The last of her immediate family, she is survived by nieces and nephews.
The York Dispatch York, PA--Mar 19, 1915 John ZEIGLER, aged 68 years, died at the family residence, 630 Chestnut street, this morning at 4:30 o'clock. Death was due to pneumonia. Mr. ZEIGLER was until the time of his death, boss carpenter in the York yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad company. He was a member of Goldsboro lodge, No. 791, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is survived by his wife and the following brothers: Aaron, and Harry S. ZEIGLER, both of this city, and Zero ZEIGLER, Ebert, Washington. The funeral will be held from the family residence, next Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. M. E. Swartz, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
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New Era Lancaster, PA--June 19, 2002 Erma J. ZELL, 88, of 443 W. High St., Elizabethtown, died unexpectedly of natural causes Monday at Community Hospital of Lancaster. Mrs. ZELL was a cashier at the former Greiner Brothers' Super Market and the former J.B. Lee Five-and-Dime Store, both in Elizabethtown. She was a member of St Paul's United Methodist Church, Elizabethtown, for more than 50 years. She enjoyed reading and arranging flowers. Born in Steelton, she was the daughter of the late William and Salome WEAVER McDERMOTT. Her husband, Gordon L. ZELL, Sr., died in 1979. Surviving are a daughter, Beverly J. EMENHEISER of Elizabethtown; a son, Gordon L. Jr., married to Paulette ZELL of Wichita, Kan.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Bernice HALL of East Berlin and Stella McDERMOTT of York. She was preceded in death by six sisters, Edna ROLLASON, Neva NEWLAND, Ethel CAMPBELL, Bertha RUSS, Florence FISHER and Mary DANNER.
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Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Jan 7, 1938 Myerstown- Mrs. Ellen ZELLER, sixty-six, wife of Frank ZELLER, of Bethel R.D. 1, north of Myerstown, died late Thursday afternoon, at her home of pneumonia. She was a member of Salem Lutheran church, Bethel, and Post No. 174 P. O. S. of A., of Bethel. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Robert, of Schaefferstown; William, Howard, Paul, Roy and Arthur, all of Ohio; Mrs. John DEITRICH, of Sheridan; Oscar, Clarence and Mrs. Charles FASNACHT, all at home; two sisters: Mrs. Maria TOTTER, of Lebanon, and Mrs. Sallie NOTT, of Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bahney funeral home, with further services in Salem Lutheran church, Bethel, in charge of the Rev Wirt Drief, of Strausstown. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Intell. Journal Lancaster, PA-- May 11, 1945 Elam S. ZIMMERMAN, seventy-six, died at his home, New Holland at 1 a. m. Thursday of pneumonia. He was a son of the late John and Magdalena SENSENIG ZIMMERMAN and a member of Martindale Mennonite Church. He is survived by these children: Joseph, New Holland R1; John, Bareville R1; Lizzie, wife of Elam SENSENIG, Ephrata R3; Anna, wife of Banks HORNING, Denver R1; Mary, wife of Adam NEWSWANGER, with whom he resided; Hettie, wife of Clayton ZIMMERMAN, Ephrata R3; Fanny, wife of Ira ZIMMERMAN, Ephrata R@; Elam, Ephrata R3; Susanna, wife of John SAUDER, Churchtown; and Moses, East Earl. There also survive 71 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and three sisters: Christiana, wife of Eli ZIMMERMAN, East Earl R1; Lena, wife of Israel WEAVER, Ephrata R3; and Fianna, wife of John SOUDER, New Holland R1.
The Weekly Bulletin, Mount Joy, PA--Jan 3, 1912 Anna S., daughter of Harvey and Mary ZINK, of near Strickler's Church, in Rapho township, died on Sunday afternoon after a week's illness, death resulting from diphtheria. She was aged four years, four months, and 21 days. The funeral was private. The remains were interred in Mt. Joy cemetery on New Year's Day.
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Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Oct 30, 2003 Earl ZINK, 84, of 518 Pitney Road, Columbia, died Tuesday at home after a three-year illness. ZINK worked 38 years in the testing department of the former Grinnell Corp., Columbia. He retired in 1982. Born in West Hempfield Township, he was the son of the late John and Bertha DAYER ZINK. His wife, Ellen NACE ZINK, died in 1995. Surviving are four sons, Earl H. P., husband of Trudy ZINK of York, Richard J. Sr., husband of Katherine ZINK of Columbia, Carl E. Sr., husband of Caroline ZINK of Mount Joy, and Robert A. Sr., husband of Jean ZINK of Lancaster; a daughter Arlene, wife of Calvin GREEN of Allentown; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Roda RAPP and Anna MAHAN, both of Columbia, and Bertha NACE of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ellen FELTCH; and five brothers, George, Chester, John, Edward and Charles.
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Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--Aug 26, 1999 Edward C. ZINK, 61, of 338 N. Third St., Columbia, died Thursday evening at Heatherbank Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Columbia, after an illness of one year. Born in Marietta, he was the son of the late Elmer and Anna RAPP ZINK. He was manager of Sudstown Laundromat, Columbia, until the time of his illness. He had also worked as a laborer at Electro-Platers in Wrightsville. He was a member of the Foresters of America, Susquehanna Court 235, and the Keystone Fire Company. Surviving are a son, Jeffrey, married to Sherry SHANK of Columbia; two daughters, Carla, wife of Charles FULLER, and Clara, wife of David FULLER, both of Columbia; 10 grandchildren; seven brothers, Samuel, Donald, Richard, Jim and Elmer, all of Columbia, John of Marietta and Barry of Mount Joy; and two sisters, Dorothy ZINK of Columbia and Anna Mae, wife of Arthur HIELAND of Columbia. He was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Harry and Raymond, and a sister, Mary WILKINSON.
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Lancaster Daily Intell. Lancaster, PA--Jane 27, 1894 Mount Joy Loses One of its Highly Esteemed Citizens.---Jacob M. ZINK, a highly respected citizen, resided on Manheim Street, died Thursday from consumption and a complication of diseases. Deceased leaves a wife and several children. Funeral will be from St. Marks UB church on Saturday. Interment at Stricklers Meeting House, Rapho Township.
Lancaster Intell. Journal Lancaster, PA--July 15, 1962 Lillie T. ZINK, 79, died Saturday at the Oreville Mennonite Home where she was a guest for 4 years. She was the wife of Benjamin who died in 1936. Born in Conoy Twp., she was a daughter of John & Annie TRAYER DUPLER. She was a member of Mt Joy Mennonite Church. Survivors include sons, Raymond, Ephrata R3, Paul, Honey Brook; daughters, Anna wife of Parke KREIDER, Florin, Virgie wife of Frank BELISIE, Linden Hurst L.I., New York & Emma wife of Elmer WEAVER.
Sunday News Lancaster Lancaster, PA--Feb 16, 2003 Marie D. ZINK, 76, of 19 N. Bank St., Marietta, died of natural causes Thursday evening at St Anne's Home & Village, 3952 Columbia Ave., where she had lived since Jan 28. Her husband Paris B. ZINK Sr., died in 1977. She was employed for 30 years as an inspector by Wyeth Laboratories, Marietta, before retiring in 1992. She was of the Catholic faith. An avid bingo player, Mrs. ZINK was a fan of NASCAR driver Bill Elliott and country singer Alan Jackson. Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Rosina FOSS BROCK. Surviving are a son, Paris B. ZINK Jr., Marietta; two daughters, Carol HARTRANFT, Bloomsburg; and Ruth, wife of Everett NAGEL, Marietta; two grandchildren; and two brothers, George, husband of Shirley BROCK, Mountville; and Charles, husband of Mattie BROCK, Columbia. She was predeceased by a grandson and five siblings.
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Mount Joy Bulletin Mount Joy, PA--Sept 11, 1929 Nathan ZINK, sixty-one, of this boro, died Saturday at 4:20 p. m., at St. Joseph's hospital of heart trouble, He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Catherine ZINK, of town, his wife, and these children: Mrs. Carl ZEAGER, Mount Joy; William, Reading; Samuel, Mount Joy; Mrs. Charles SSHROLL, Mount Joy; and Nathan, Jr., at home; also these brothers and sisters: Mrs. David ZERPHEY, Mrs. Henry LORAW, Mrs. Clayton HENDRIX, and Mrs. Charles MATEER, Mrs. John HENDRIX, all of Mount Joy; Mrs. Clarence HEAPS, Columbia, and Mrs. Clarence CRALEY, of Reading. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl ZEAGER, Donegal street and at 2 o'clock, at the Evangelical church, here. Burial was made in the Eberly cemetery.
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA--December 27, 1994 Susan SHONK ZINK, 93, died Saturday morning at the Masonic Home, Elizabethtown, where she had lived since 1991. She was the wife of Roy S. ZINK, who died in 1980. An Elizabethtown resident for most of her life, she was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist church there. She was a homemaker and had once worked at the former Risser Garment Co., Elizabethtown. Born in Mount Joy Township, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Harriet ZUG SHONK. She is survived by one son, Robert S. of Lugoff, S. C.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
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