Roddina T. Balls
Fairview Gospel Church member
YORK - Roddina T. Balls, 24, of York, died Wednesday at her home.
The service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fairview Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, 465 S. Pine St., York. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Viewing will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. The John W. Keffer Funeral Home Inc., 902 Mount Rose Ave., York, is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Balls was born Jan. 2, 1975, in Charleston, S.C. She was the daughter of Rodney T. Balls of Harrisburg and Virginia (Pinckney) Chapman of Charleston, S.C.; and the stepdaughter of Jose D. Garcia of Charleston, S.C., and David Chapman of York.
She was a member of Fairview Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church in York and was a 1994 graduate of William Penn Senior High School.
Miss Balls also is survived by paternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Henry Powell of York; a maternal grandfather, Eugene Pinckney of Charleston, S.C.; a daughter, Teasia Y. Balls of York; three brothers, Rodney Balls Jr. and Dewayne Balls, both of York and Patrick Harmon of Harrisburg; and two sisters, Joeritta E. Greene and Eutika N. Balls, both of York.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Robert Jamison.
Memorial contributions may be made to Open, 595 W. Market St., Box 1865, York 17404.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Wayne E. Beard
York Concrete retiree
GLEN ROCK - Wayne E. Beard, 68, of Glen Rock RR1, died at 1:44 p.m. Thursday at York Hospital. He was the husband of Ethel L. (Wehrly) Beard. The couple observed their 48th wedding anniversary Dec. 23.
The service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Geiple Funeral Home Inc., 53 Main St., Glen Rock. Burial will be in St. Jacob's "Stone" Church Cemetery, Glenville. Viewing will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Beard was born Oct. 28, 1931, in Blue Island, Ill. He was the son of the late Elmer J. and Elizabeth B. (Kraft) Beard.
He worked Wehrly's Auction in Glen Rock and also farmer. He retired from York Concrete Septic Tanks in 1993 after 25 years of service; prior to that, he worked for the former International Paper Mill of York Haven for 17 years. He was a member of United Church of Christ Congregation of St. Jacob's "Stone" Church in Glenville, Teamsters Local 430 in York, the teamsters retiree club and Menges Mills Historic Horse, Steam and Gas Engine Association.
Mr. Beard also is survived by five sons, Robert W. Beard and Dean B. Beard, both of Glen Rock, Dale R. Beard of York, Thomas C. Beard of Spring Grove and James M. Beard of Jacobus; a daughter, Gloria D. Reaver of Hanover; 14 grandchildren; and five sisters, Mary Thoman of Glen Rock, Emma Shoff of Red Lion, Sadie Barbour of Brogue, Elizabeth Miles and Eleanor Fitzkee, both of York.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. George O. Butz.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jacob's "Stone" United Church of Christ Congregation, Ralph E. Rohrbaugh, Box 5277 RR 5, Glenville 17329.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Theresa L. Bleacher
Secretary
WINDSOR - Theresa Lynn Bleacher, 48, of Windsor died Thursday at York Hospital. She was the wife of Curtis D. Bleacher.
The service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home Inc., 519 Walnut St., Columbia. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bleacher was born June 30, 1951, in Miles City, Mont. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Betty Trayer Jones.
She was a confidential secretary to the Director of Finance, U.S. Postal Service in Lancaster for 14 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mrs. Bleacher also is survived by three sons, Raymond D. Morrison of Holtwood, Kyle Pitts and Kody Pitts, both of Strasburg; two stepsons, Jason Bleacher of York and Zachery Bleacher of East Prospect; two daughters, Tiffany Morrison of Sphengalum, Germany and Megan Morrison Pugh of Bart; a granddaughter; two brothers Jeffrey Jones of Billings, Mont. and Lamont Johnson of Montana; and two sisters, Page McIntyre of Miles City, Mont. and Peggy Lausche of Fergus, Minn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lancaster County Chapter, 615 Good Drive, Lancaster 17603-2301.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Bernard Cunningham
Bi-Comp retiree
YORK - Bernard Cunningham, 83, of York died at 4:50 a.m. Friday. He was the husband of Hilda R. (Strasbaugh) Cunningham, to whom he was married 53 years.
The service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity (Roth's) United Church of Christ, 6417 Church Road, Spring Grove. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church. The Sauter-Irwin Funeral Home, 175 N. Main St., Spring Grove is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cunningham was born Nov. 29, 1915, in York. He was the son of the late Martin and Ethel (Figdore) Cunningham.
He worked at Bi-Comp in York, retiring in 1981 after 40 years of service. He was a member of Trinity (Roth's) United Church of Christ in Spring Grove, Tin Can Sailors, Elks Lodge 213 in York and the American Association of Retired Persons; he was a 1934 graduate of William Penn High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Mr. Cunningham also is survived by a daughter, Lola Smith of Boca Raton, Fla.; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Dr. Gerald I. Gingrich.
Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of Trinity (Roth's) United Church of Christ, 6417 Church Rd., Spring Grove, 17362.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Catherine E. Eckard Born in Maryland
TANEYTOWN, Md. - Catherine Ellen Eckard, 91, of Taneytown, Md. died Friday at her home. She was the wife of Merle David Eckard, who died in 1998.
The service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W. Baltimore St., Taneytown. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Skiles Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown.
Mrs. Eckard was born Jan. 7, 1908, in Thurmont, Md. She was a daughter of the late John Curtis Stambaugh and B. Margaret Forney Stambaugh; and a stepdaughter of the late Susan Adalade Whitmore Stambaugh.
She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Mrs. Eckard is survived by a brother, John William (Bill) Stambaugh of Keymar, Md.; three grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Mrs. Eckard was preceded in death by her son, Merle Curtis Eckard.
Officiating at the service will be her pastor, the Rev. John S. Douglas, assisted by Deacon Charles E. Barnhart.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Carl F. Ewing
J.C. Penney employee
HANOVER - Carl F. Ewing, 88, of Hanover, died Thursday at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Lena P. (Miller) Ewing.
The services will be private. The Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ewing was born Jan. 17, 1911, in Coshocton, Ohio. He was the son of the late Howard and Laura Bell (Forsythe) Ewing.
He was a store manager for J.C. Penney Co. Inc. in western and eastern Pennsylvania for 40 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hanover and a lifelong affiliation with J.C. Penney.
Mr. Ewing also is survived by a sister, Sarah Miller of Columbus, Ohio.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Paul G. Hock
Retired accountant
SEVEN VALLEYS - Paul G. Hock, 76, of Springfield Township, died Wednesday at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Burbick) Hock.
The service will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Dallastown. Burial will be 1 p.m. in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore. Viewing will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Heffner Funeral Home of Jacobus, 53 N. Main St., Jacobus.
Mr. Hock was born Aug. 9, 1923, in Baltimore. He was the son of the late George N. and Gertrude M. (Kopp) Hock.
He was an accountant at the Government Accounting Office, retiring in 1988 after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Mr. Hock is survived by four sons, Michael P. Hock of Pinckney, Mich., John J. Hock of Seven Valleys, Christopher G. Hock and Joseph F. Hock, both of Baltimore; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Robert Panza.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Herbert Jones
Department of Defense retiree
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - Herbert Daniel Jones, 84, of Pompano Beach, Fla. died Sunday at the Hospice House of North Broward Hospital in Pompano Beach. He was the husband of Shirley Palmer Blackistone. The couple observed their 42nd anniversary July 6.
A memorial service will be 11:30 Dec. 2 at the Slateville Presbyterian Church, Slateville Road, Delta. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main St., Delta, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jones was born Aug. 29, 1915, in Delta. He was the son of the late Hugh D. and Alva (Fries) Jones.
He worked for the Veterans Administration, Bureau of Indian Affairs, retiring from the Department of Defense in 1972 after 30 years of service. He was a volunteer with the Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company. He was a member of St. John's Lodge 11 Free and Accepted Masons in Washington, D.C., where he held several positions within the lodge, Chevy Chase United Methodist Church and an affiliate member of Slateville Presbyterian Church in Delta. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Jones also is survived by a daughter, Barbara A. Blackistone Younker of La Plata, Md.; two grandsons; and three nieces.
Officiating at the service will be the interim pastor, the Rev. Douglas A. Madden and the former pastor, the Rev. Harry R. Robinson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Slateville Memorial Fund, in care of Mrs. Veda Cooper, 2206 Tabernacle Road, Whiteford, Md. 21160.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Gary K. Keith Born in Hanover
MCSHERRYSTOWN - Gary K. Keith, 56, of McSherrystown, died at 8 a.m. Friday at his home. He was the husband of Mildred L. Gross Keith, to whom he was married over 37 years.
The service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway, Hanover. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Keith was born March 23, 1943, in Hanover. He was the son of the late Earl C. and Katherine E. Boose Keith.
He was a member of McSherrystown Home Association and the New Oxford Social Club.
Mr. Keith also is survived by a son, Gary K. Keith Jr. of McSherrystown; two daughters, Leslie Updyke of Littlestown and Shelly Mentzer of Spring Grove; six grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Keith of Hanover and Donald Keith of Spring Grove; three sisters, Helen Cape and Katherine Warner, both of Hanover and Judith Feltz of York Springs.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Augustus T. Rambo
Texaco retiree
YORK - Augustus T. "Gus" Rambo Sr., 84, of York, died at 1:54 p.m. Thursday at York Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth L. (Leypoldt) Rambo. The couple observed their 58th wedding anniversary Jan. 10.
The services will be private at the convenience of the family. The Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Rambo was born Aug. 19, 1915, in Thorofare, N.J. He was the son of the late Benetta (Truncer) and Elwood C. Rambo Sr.
He was an operations engineer at Texaco, retiring in 1979 after 30 years of service. He attended Washington College in Maryland and was a graduate of Woodbury High School in New Jersey. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Rambo also is survived by two sons, Augustus T. Rambo Jr. of Turnersville, N.J., and C. Paul Rambo of Franklinville, N.J.; a daughter, Christine R. Mervine of York; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elwood C. Rambo Jr. and Benjamin Rambo, both of Gloucester County, N.J.; and two sisters, Mable Wingate and Claire Sweeten, both of Gloucester County, N.J. Mr. Rambo was preceded in death by a son, Elwood C. Rambo III.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 924-N Colonial Ave., York 17403.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Nelson M. Schuster
PFX employee
EAST BERLIN - Nelson M. "Butch" Schuster, 44, of East Berlin died at 12:11 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma.
The service and burial will be at the convenience of the family. The Kenworthy Funeral Home Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Schuster was born April 15, 1955, in Springville, N.Y. He was the son of Elsie V. (Prentice) Schuster Card and the late Melvin A. Schuster; and was the stepson of Harry Fitting.
He was a truck driver for PFX in Pittsburgh and a yard jockey at Smith Kline Beecham in Hanover.
Mr. Schuster also is survived by a maternal grandmother, Alice Stevens of Batavia, N.Y.; a son, Kenneth E. Schuster of Texas; and a daughter, Krystal A. Schuster of Texas.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Harold E. Smith
Consolidated Freightways retiree
YORK - Harold E. "Pete" Smith, 71, of Jackson Township died at 6:05 a.m. Thursday at his home. He was the husband of Dorothy L. (Geisler) Smith, to whom he was married 48 years.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Sauter-Irwin Funeral Home, 175 N. Main St., Spring Grove. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover with full military rites by the York County Veterans Honorguard.
Mr. Smith retired from Consolidated Freightways in York in 1990; prior to that, he worked at Miller Motor Freight and Mason Dixon Lines. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 430 and it's Retirees Club of Pvt. Allen J. Beck Jr. Spring Grove Post 5265 Veterans of Foreign Wars, the West Manchester Township Post 7374 Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Shiloh American Legion Post 79 and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He attended Hanover Schools.
Mr. Smith also is survived by two sons, Kenneth E. Smith of Hanover and Keith E. Smith of Spring Grove; a granddaughter; a step granddaughter; two step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Catherine H. Wentz of Hanover.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Daniel V. Biles III.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover and Spring Grove-Hospice Services, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, 17331.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Kathryn L. Spiridonof
HANOVER - Kathryn L. Spiridonof, 72, of Hanover, died Friday at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Fred Spiridonof.
The Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Elmer M. Stein
Stein's Flowers co-owner
YORK - Elmer M. Stein, 82, of York, died at 2:35 p.m. Friday at his home. He was the husband of Beulah (Hovis) Stein of York. The couple observed their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 24.
The service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E. Market St., York. Burial will be in Salem Union Cemetery, Jacobus. Viewing will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Stein was born Feb. 26, 1917, in Red Lion. He was the son of the late son of the late Moses and Minnie Stein.
He was co-owner, with his wife, of Stein's Flowers for 35 years; he was also a woodworker. He retired in 1976 from American Chain and Cable Company. He was a graduate of Red Lion High School.
Mr. Stein also is survived by a son, Robert Stein of York; a daughter, Linda S. Gerber of York; a grandson; and a sister, Mary Stump of Shrewsbury.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Fred Walthour, pastor of Salem United Church of Christ, Jacobus.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Russell E. Stiffler Born in Maryland
GLEN ROCK - Russell E. Stiffler Sr., 73, of Glen Rock, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday at his home.
The service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 Second St., New Freedom. Burial will be in Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery, Felton. Viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Stiffler was born May 6, 1926, in Parkton, Md. He was the son of the late Harry E. and Myrtle V. (Matthews) Stiffler.
Mr. Stiffler is survived by two sons, Larry Siffler of Arizona and Russell E. Stiffler Jr. of Seven Valleys; two stepsons, John Archer of New Freedom and Wayne Stein of York; four daughters, Tammy M. Leisenring of Glen Rock, Carol Dorm, Deborah Danner and Vonnie Stiffler, all of York; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; seven half-brothers, William Ridley of Shrewsbury, Lawrence Ridley of Reisterstown, Md., Mervin Ridley of South Carolina, Curvin Ridley of Wrightsville, Marvin Ridley of York Haven, Charles Ridley of Pittsburgh and Connie Ridley of Crossroads; a sister, Mary Whipperman of Glen Rock; and three half-sisters, Helen Way of Philadelphia, Doris Forbes of Abbottstown and Viola Wilson of Glen Rock.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Glenn L. Ridall Jr., pastor of Stewartstown Baptist Church in Stewartstown.
Memorial contributions may be made to White Rose Hospice, 2870 Eastern Blvd., York 17402.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Ethel G. Stough
St. Mary's Catholic Church member
YORK - Ethel G. Lecrone Stough, 88, of York, died at 6 a.m. Friday at Manor Care Health Services - Kingston Court. She was the wife of the late Horace Z. Stough Sr.
A Funeral Liturgy will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 309 S. George St., York. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Viewing will be 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church. The John W. Keffer Funeral Home Inc., 902 Mount Rose Ave., York, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Stough was born Feb. 8, 1911, in York. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Mary F. (Elfner) Lecrone.
She was a secretary at the former T.R. Taylor Furniture Company. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in York and was a graduate of Thompson's Business College.
Mrs. Stough is survived by two sons, Horace Z. Stough Jr. of Edinburg, Va. and Dale F. Stough of Elizabethtown; two daughters, Margaret Ann Stough and Mary Helen Schell, both of York; five grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and a sister, Annabel L. Bare of York.
Celebrant at the service will be the Rev. Robert Gillelan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 309 S. George St., York 17403.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Nadine E. Sunday
Paradise Lutheran Church member
YORK - Nadine Ellen Sunday, 68, of York, died Friday at York County Hospital and Home.
The service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover. Burial will be in Paradise Lutheran Church Cemetery, Thomasville. Viewing will be 1:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Ms. Sunday was born April 7, 1931, in Taxville. She was the daughter of the late George F. and Mabel (Albright) Sunday.
She was a member of Paradise Lutheran Church in Thomasville.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Linda Hanus.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
James R. Trutt
YORK - James R. Trutt, 49, of York, died Friday at York County Nursing Home in York.
The John W. Keffer Funeral Home Inc., 902 Mount Rose Ave., York, is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Marguerite W. Welsh
Retired teacher
YORK - Marguerite W. Welsh, 98, of York, died at 9 p.m. Thursday at York Lutheran Home Retirement Village at Sprenkle Drive.
The service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Viewing will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Miss Welsh was born Nov. 25, 1901, in York. She was the daughter of the late William Henry "Pidge" and Julia Sponsler Welsh.
She was a third grade school teacher for 45 years, retiring in 1968 after 18 years at York Township Elementary School. She also tended a stand at Central Market. She was a member of Lakeside Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, Millersville University Alumni, the National Education Association, the Pennsylvania State Education Association and the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees; she was a 1926 graduate of Millersville State Teachers College and a 1922 graduate of Dallastown High School.
Miss Welsh is survived by a sister, Ruth Cecelia Attig of York; and a nephew, Paul Emenheiser of York.
Officiating at the service will be her pastor, the Rev. Richard B. Starr.
Memorial contributions may be made to the York Lutheran Home, 1801 Folkemer Circle, York 17404.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Ruth R. Wolfe
South Eastern School District cook
YORK - Ruth R. (Waltimyer) Wolfe, 85, of York, died Friday at Rest Haven. She was the wife of the late Russel C. Wolfe.
The service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cross Roads United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. The Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Home Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Wolfe was born Feb. 11, 1914, in Stewartstown. She was the daughter of the late William and Lulu (Dinsmore) Waltimyer.
She was a cook/server for the South Eastern School District. She was a member of Cross Roads United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Wolfe is survived by a son, C. Ronald Wolfe of Red Lion; two daughters, Joyce D. Seitz of York and Delores J. Wolfe of New York City; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Roger Waltimyer and Russell Waltimyer, both of York and Reed Waltimyer of Red Lion; a sister, Esther Ness of York; and nieces and nephews.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Andrew T. Bradley Sr., pastor of Cross Roads United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cross Roads United Methodist Church Fund, 13059 Cross Roads Ave., Cross Roads 17322; or to Hospice Preferred Choice, 1712 W. Market St., York 17403.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
I. Isabelle Woodring Born in York
YORK - I. Isabelle (Fishel) Woodring, 67, of York, died at 1:04 p.m., Thursday at Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Woodring Jr.
The service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Workinger-Semmel Funeral Home, 849 E. Market St. Burial will be in Giesey Memorial Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Viewing will be noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Woodring was born Sept. 27, 1932, in York. She was the daughter of the late J. Ralph and Clara (Hannigan) Fishel.
She attended Yorktowne Chapel.
Mrs. Woodring is survived by three sons, Joseph Woodring and James Woodring, both of York and Dwayne E. Woodring of Dover; five daughters, Joann I. Dejong, Jacqueline W. Royer, Brenda L. Reinecker, Wendy S. Woodring, all of York and Joan L. McDermott of Clearfield; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Fishel of Dallastown; and four sisters, Elizabeth Swartz of Crossroads, Mary McClane of New Freedom, Ruth Gladfelter of Seven Valleys and Janelle Waltemyer of Loganville.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. John S. Oldfield, pastor of Yorktowne Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Workinger-Semmel Funeral Home Inc., 849 E. Market St., York 17403.
[NOVEMBER 27, 1999]
Stewart E. Arnold
Sechrist Brothers Butcher Shop retiree
JACOBUS - Stewart E. "Slim" Arnold, 90, of Jacobus, died at 9:21 p.m. Thursday at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Gladys E. (Bupp) Arnold.
The service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Salem United Church of Christ, 24 Franklin St., Jacobus. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. The J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 Second St., New Freedom, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Arnold was born Feb. 2, 1910, in Tolna, Hopewell Township. He was the son of the late William and Ida (Lerew) Arnold.
He was a meat cutter/butcher for Sechrist Brothers Butcher Shop in Dallastown, retiring in 1995 after 45 years of service; prior to that, he worked at the former Sechrist-Faulkomer Butcher Shop in York for 10 years. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Jacobus; a charter member of the Springfield Sportsman's Club; and past secretary/treasurer of the church.
Mr. Arnold is survived by three daughters, Joan A. Waltemeyer of Jacobus, Marilyn L. Bosley of York New Salem and Linda King of York; six grandchildren; six great-grandsons; three brothers, Carl Arnold and Sterling Arnold, both of York and Earl Arnold of Seven Valleys; and two sisters, Laura Allison of Glen Rock and Mary Schaefer of York.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Fred A. Walthour.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ, 24 Franklin St., Jacobus 17407.
[March 11, 2000]
Pauline L. Bankert
St. Paul's Lutheran Church member
HANOVER - Pauline L. Bankert, 81, of Hanover, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday at Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of Elwood C. Bankert, who died March 22, 1987.
The service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kenworthy Funeral Home Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover. Burial will be in St. Paul's (Dub's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hanover. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bankert was born May 7, 1918, in Brodbecks. She was the daughter of the late James M. and Mabel I. (Bailey) Shearer.
She was a member of St. Paul's (Dub's) Lutheran Church in Hanover.
Mrs. Bankert is survived by a son, Rodger P. Bankert of Hanover; four daughters, Charlotte M. Bolin, Brenda B. Masenheimer, Dian E. Wisotzkey, all of Hanover and Carolyn L. Myers of Thomasville; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Stewart Shearer of Hanover; and a sister, Frances Shearer of Hanover.
Officiating at the service will be her pastor, the Rev. Marshall H. Gante.
[March 11, 2000]
