Lawrence W. Thornsberry Jr.
Fypon Co. employee
YORK HAVEN - Lawrence W. 'Larry' Thornsberry Jr., 45, of York Haven, died Saturday in Abbottstown. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Spurlock) Thornsberry.
The service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Center Square, Abbottstown. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Viewings will be 1 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Feiser Funeral Home Inc., 302 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford, and 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Mr. Thornsberry was born Sept. 21, 1955, in Baltimore. He was the son of Lawrence W. Thornsberry Sr. of Baltimore; he was raised by his grandparents, the late Wilford T. and Evelyn Thornsberry.
He worked for Fypon Co. in Stewartstown; prior to that, he worked at Caterpillar in York for 20 years. He also co-owned L.A.B.S. Flea Market in Abbottstown. He was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Abbottstown, a 20-year member of United Auto Workers Local 786 in York, a member of York-Adams Fish and Game Club in Abbottstown, and a graduate of Hereford High School and Mount Joy Technical School.
Mr. Thornsberry also is survived by two sons, Scott D. Thornsberry at home and Steven A. Thornsberry of Dallastown; a daughter, Amy L. Thornsberry of Abbottstown; a granddaughter; a brother, William T. Thornsberry of Baltimore; a sister, Helenmay Pietrowski of Baltimore; and a half brother, Jerry L. Thornsberry of New York City.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Kristine O. Lentz.
[Monday, December 04, 2000]
Thomas Belcher Jr.
Zentech Manufacturing employee
NEW FREEDOM - Thomas 'Tommy' Belcher Jr., 22, of New Freedom, died Wednesday at York Hospital.
Visitations will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth.
Mr. Belcher was born Aug. 16, 1978, in Wellsboro. He was the son of Catherine (Malesky) and Thomas R. Belcher Sr. of New Freedom.
He worked at Zentech Manufacturing Corp. in Timonium, Md.; prior to that, he worked at Medical Arts Pharmacy in Montrose. He was a member of South Montrose Community Church and Grace Church of Shrewsbury; and attended Penn State York and was a 1997 graduate of Montrose High School.
Mr. Belcher also is survived by his maternal grandmother, Bertha Smith Malesky of Plymouth; a brother, Brian Belcher of Scranton; a sister, Kim Becker of Crescent City, Calif.; and two nephews.
[Friday, 26-Jan-2001]
S. Evelyn Cheever
YORK - S. Evelyn (Marsteller) Cheever, 88, of York, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at York County Nursing Home. She was the wife of Donald P. Cheever and the late Charles W. Eyler.
The Workinger-Semmel Funeral Home Inc., 849 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete.
[Friday, 26-Jan-2001]
Hilda R. Fetrow Born in Fairview Township
LEWISBERRY - Hilda R. (Diller) Fetrow, 78, of Lewisberry, died Wednesday at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the companion of the late Amos S. Conley and the wife of the late Grant Fetrow.
The service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Cocklin Funeral Home Inc., 30 N. Chestnut St., Dillsburg. Burial will be in Emanuel Cemetery in Lewisberry. Viewings will be 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Fetrow was born Nov. 8, 1922, in Fairview Township. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Nettie (Barlop) Diller.
Mrs. Fetrow is survived by a son, Carl G. Fetrow of York; two grandsons; three brothers, Paul A. Diller and Wilbur B. Diller, both of Mechanicsburg, and Glen B. Diller of Lewisberry; and a sister, Ruth M. Bricker of Lewisberry.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Wayne Baker.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Airy United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 64, Wellsville 17365.
[Friday, 26-Jan-2001]
Gladys C. Forrey
People's Drug Store employee
YORK - Gladys C. Forrey, 90, of York, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rest Haven York.
The service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Baumeister, Orcutt and Small Mortuaries Inc., Roosevelt and Madison avenues, York. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.
Miss Forrey was born Jan. 1, 1911, in York. She was the daughter of the late Simon and Anna (Conley) Forrey.
She worked at People's Drug Store.
Miss Forrey is survived by a brother, Brantley C. Forrey of York; three sisters, Margaret C. Minnich, Jenny Fritz and Mae Gross, all of York; and nieces and nephews.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Thomas E. McKee, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 50 E. King St., York 17401.
[Friday, 26-Jan-2001]
James F. Mohr Sr.
Mohr's Orchards co-owner
MOUNT WOLF - James F. Mohr Sr., 74, of Mount Wolf, died at 8:34 a.m. Wednesday at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He was the husband of Betty M. (Beaverson) Mohr. The couple observed their 53rd wedding anniversary Nov. 8.
The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Diehl Funeral Home and Cremation Center Inc., 87 S. Main St., Mount Wolf. Burial will be in Saginaw Cemetery in Saginaw. Viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Mohr was born April 14, 1926, in York County. He was the son of the late George D. and Mary (Craft) Mohr.
He was a lifelong fruit farmer and co-owner of Mohr's Orchards in Mount Wolf; he also worked for Billet Industries for 12 years. He was a member of New Eastern Market Co.'s board of directors and a longtime member of the York County Fruit Growers Association.
Mr. Mohr also is survived by two sons, James F. Mohr Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colo., and David L. Mohr of Red Lion; two daughters, Gloria Lauer of York and Linda Abel of Dover; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and two brothers, Norman T. Mohr of Mount Wolf and Dennis L. Mohr of Manchester.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. John Fueller of Starview United Methodist Church in Starview.
[Friday, 26-Jan-2001]
Paul R. Parker
Teacher
YORK - Paul R. Parker, 56, of York, died Monday at Colonial Manor Nursing Home.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, W. Market and Richland Ave., York. The John H. Danner Funeral Home, 822 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Parker was born May 15, 1944, in Abington, Mass. He was the son of the late Paul and Marjoie (Cull) Parker.
He was a teacher at York Country Day School. He was a graduate of Harvard University and served two years with the Peace Corps in India.
Mr. Parker is survived by a brother, Wayne Parker of Sarasota, Fla.; a sister, Janice Roussel of Randolph, Mass.; and nieces and a nephew.
Memorial contributions may be made to York Country Day School, 1071 Regents Glen Blvd., York 17403.
[Friday, 26-Jan-2001]
Jessica V. Sheffer
Teacher
HANOVER - Jessica V. Sheffer, 84, of Hanover, died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at Homewood at Plum Creek. She was the wife of Robert S. Sheffer, who died June 2, 1993.
The service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 205 Fulton St., Hanover. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover. Viewings will be Sunday evening at the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.
Mrs. Sheffer was born in Refugio, Texas. She was the daughter of the late John and Grace (Finger) Vance.
She was an English and speech teacher and dramatics coach at Hanover Senior High School; she taught for 16 years in Texas and Pennsylvania. She was a minister, licensed by the National Church of the Nazarene; and was a missionary educator in other countries, including Costa Rica, Papua, New Guinea and Paraguay. She was a graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor College in Belton, Texas; University of Texas in Austin, Texas; University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo.; Bloomsburg State College in Bloomsburg; and the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. She was a member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Hanover; active in the PTA; a charter member and past president of Hanover Area Council of Churches; taught church school and motivational classes at Homewood Retirement Center; and received the Distinguished Service Award in 1983 from Trinity Church of the Nazarene.
Mrs. Sheffer is survived by a son, R. Vance Sheffer of Hanover.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Gerald R. Dunlap, the Rev. Dr. Arthur L. Ruths and the Rev. Robert Grosse.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 205 Fulton St., Hanover 17331.
[Friday, 26-Jan-2001]
Grace Strathmeyer
YORK - Grace Mae Strathmeyer, 89, of York, died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday at Rest Haven-York Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late George R. Strathmeyer Sr.
The Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete.
[Friday, 26-Jan-2001]
Arthur L. Sullivan Sr.
GTE retiree
DALLASTOWN - Arthur L. Sullivan Sr., 77, of Dallastown, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at York Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Hopkins) Sullivan, who died Dec. 8.
The service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Burg Funeral Home Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. Burial will be in Pine Grove Presbyterian Cemetery. Viewing will be 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Sullivan was born Aug. 9, 1923, in Whiteford, Md. He was the son of the late Robert P. and Mary E. (Sherron) Sullivan.
He was a lineman for the former GTE in Red Lion, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Pine Grove Presbyterian Church and Sunday school in Airville; and a former member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Mr. Sullivan is survived by two sons, Arthur L. Sullivan of York and Edwin W. Sullivan of Red Lion; five daughters, Mary E. Boyd, Patricia A. Wise, Barbara L. Rineholt, and Ruth M. Rineholt, all of Red Lion, and Margaret L. 'Peggy' Rollman of Yoe; nine grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a stepgreat-grandson; three sisters, Helen M. Blankenship of Stewartstown, Catharine Brindle of Rising Sun, Md., and Hazel Hughes of Lakewood, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. James B. Shuler.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Grove Presbyterian Church, in care of the Rev. James B. Shuler, 5 Pine Grove Road, Airville 17302.
[Friday, 26-Jan-2001]
Claude J. Easley
UTZ Potato Chip retiree
HANOVER - Claude J. Easley, 94, of Hanover, died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at Homewood of Plumcreek in Hanover. He was the husband of Kathryn (Laugerman) Easley, to whom he was married for more than 68 years.
The service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity United Church of Christ, 116 York St., Hanover. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Viewings will be 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway, Hanover, and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Mr. Easley was born April 13, 1907, in Hanover. He was the son of the late Harvey and Ida (Swartz) Easley.
He worked at UTZ Potato Chip Co., retiring after 28 years of service. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and American Association of Retired Persons Chapter 1842; and a life member of Clearview Fire Company.
Mr. Easley also is survived by two daughters, Linda McDougall of Gilbertsville and Sylvia Freed of Lansdale; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen Temple and Iva Freed, both of The Brethren Home Community in New Oxford.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Julian E. Hall and the Rev. Bradley E. Rentzel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Continuing Faith Fund, Trinity United Church of Christ, 116 York St., Hanover 17331; or to Homewood at Plumcreek, 425 Westminster Ave., Hanover 17331.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
August A. Gabriele
Doctor
YORK - August A. Gabriele, 91, of York, died Monday at York Hospital. He was the husband of Rose (Russo) Gabriele, to whom he was married for 65 years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 950 W. Market St., York. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, York. Viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the John W. Keffer Funeral Home Inc., 2114 W. Market St., York, with a prayer service at 8 p.m.
Mr. Gabriele was born Sept. 11, 1910, in Steubenville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Thomas and Santina (Cavaricci) Gabriele.
He was a medical doctor having a practice in York from 1937 to 1987; he was a resident at St. Mary's Hospital in Philadelphia and was on staff at York Hospital. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in York and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in York; he was an active radio amateur for 30 years; and a graduate of Ohio State University and Jefferson Medical College. He had been medical director of Barley Nursing Homes; chairman of York County Medical Society; was the team physician for the York Catholic High School sports programs; and a York County Chess Champion.
Mr. Gabriele also is survived by a son, Thomas L. Gabriele of Timonium, Md.; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Theresa DiMaccio of San Diego, Calif.
Celebrant at the service will be the Rev. Norman Hohenwarter.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 950 W. Market St., York 17404.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
M. Isabel George
Teacher
YORK - M. Isabel (Jordan) George, 82, of West Manchester Township, formerly of New Freedom, died Monday at York Lutheran Home at Sprenkle Drive. She was the wife of Albert C. George.
The service will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the chapel.
Mrs. George was born Nov. 13, 1918, in York. She was the daughter of the late George and Jennie (Bentzel) Jordan.
She was a school teacher for Southern Middle School for 20 years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church; a former member of York Junior League and New Freedom Woman's Club.
Mrs. George also is survived by a son, Michael L. George of Sonoma, Calif.; a grandchild; a sister, Sara Bers of York; and nieces.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Stanley W. Combs of Zion Lutheran Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2215 Brandywine Lane, York 17404; or to New Freedom Library Fund, 6 S. Front St., New Freedom 17349.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
Allison E. Guyer
LOMPOC, Calif. - Allison E. Guyer, 23, of Lompoc, Calif., formerly of York, died Monday morning in Santa Barbara County, Calif.
The Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
Helen L.S. Harkins
YORK - Helen L.S. Harkins, 85, of York, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Normandie Ridge in York. She was the wife of William W. Harkins.
The LeRoy R. Leber Funeral Home Inc., 2290 School St., Shiloh, is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
Alice V. Lefever
PORT ORANGE, Fla. - Alice V. Lefever, 68, of Port Orange, Fla., formerly of York, died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, Fla.
The LeRoy R. Leber Funeral Home Inc., 2290 School St., Shiloh, is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
Abram R. McDonald
TAH Construction Co. retiree
BAUSMAN - Abram R. 'Roy' McDonald, 78, of Bausman, died Tuesday morning at Essa Flory Hospice Center after a brief illness. He was the husband of Helen Joyce McDonald. The couple observed their 55th wedding anniversary Sept. 28.
The service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Washington Boro Church of God, 15 Rockfish St., Washington Boro. Burial will be in Washington Boro Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church. The Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home Inc., 519 Walnut St., Columbia, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. McDonald was born in Washington Boro. He was the son of the late Carrie (Miller) and Abram R. McDonald Sr.
He worked at TAH Construction Co. in Lancaster, retiring in 1988; prior to that, he was a carpenter at Warfel Construction Co. in Lancaster. He was a member of Washington Boro Church of God, where he was a former Sunday school treasurer; a member and former treasurer of Washington Boro Fire Company. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the 510th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations, where he received the American Theater, Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbon with two bronze stars and Philippine Liberation Medal.
Mr. McDonald also is survived by three sons, Patrick J. McDonald of Wrightsville, Shaun R. McDonald of Silver Spring and Michael R. McDonald of Millersville; a daughter, Kathleen J. Barnett of Washington Boro; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, John McDonald of Washington Boro; and two sisters, Arlene Hackman of Willow Street and Patricia Getz of Columbia.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. James K. Scott.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Washington Boro Church of God, 15 Rockfish St., Washington Boro, 17582; or to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster 17604-4125.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
Donald L. Sentz
Harley-Davidson retiree
LITTLESTOWN - Donald L. Sentz, 67, of Mount Joy Township, died Monday at his home. He was the husband of Nadine (Fissel) Sentz, to whom he was married for 46 years.
The service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Little's Funeral Home, 34 Maple Ave., Littlestown. Burial will be in St. James United Church of Christ, Littlestown. Viewing will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Sentz was born March 21, 1934, in Taneytown, Md. He was the son of the late George E. and Hilda (Rippeon) Sentz.
He was a mechanic at Harley-Davidson in York, retiring after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. James United Church of Christ in Littlestown, where he served on the consistory and as sexton, was Sunday school superintendent, taught Sunday school and was a member of the adult Bible class; a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6954. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, serving in Japan as a military police officer where he received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
Mr. Sentz also is survived by four sons, William L. Sentz of Orrtanna, Wayne L. Sentz of Littlestown, and Douglas E. Sentz and Daniel H. Sentz, both of Gettysburg; two daughters, Bonnie S. Forbes of Littlestown and Pamela N. Sturgeon of Hanover; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Ava Blackwell and the Rev. Daniel Mikesell.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James United Church of Christ, 1200 Harney Road, Littlestown 17340.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
Hilda C. Shuler
Bernstein Sewing Factory employee
DOVER - Hilda C. Shuler, 84, of Dover, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday at Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Shuler.
The service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Emig Funeral Home, 47 N. Queen St., Dover. Burial will be in Dover Bethany Cemetery. Viewing will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Shuler was born Dec. 7, 1916, in Andersontown. She was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Catherine (Mummert) Hughes.
She was a seamstress at Bernstein Sewing Factory in York for 12 years. She was a member of Rohlers Assembly of God in Dover and Dover American Association of Retired Persons.
Mrs. Shuler is survived by two sons, Donald R. Shuler and John A. Shuler, both of Dover; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Marlott Hughes of Lewisberry and Leon Hughes of Dover; and a sister, Mildred Crone of Dover.
Officiating at the service will be her pastor, the Rev. Edward Rowand and the Rev. Bernard Crone, a retired Assembly of God pastor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rohlers Assembly of God, 761 Rohlers Church Road, Dover 17315.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
Jay B. Spangler
Cabinetmaker
HANOVER - Jay B. Spangler, 75, of Hanover, died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at his home. He was the husband of Kathryn (Kessler) Spangler, to whom he was married for 41 years.
The service will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, with military rites by the Hanover Allied Veterans Council.
Mr. Spangler was born June 15, 1926, in Waynesboro. He was the son of the late Rush D. and Laura (Bushman) Spangler.
He was a self-employed cabinetmaker in York and Adams counties for 42 years. He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Littlestown. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Japan.
Mr. Spangler also is survived by two sons, Jeffrey L. Spangler and Phillip E. Spangler, both of Hanover; five grandchildren; a brother, Robert L. Spangler of New Oxford; and three sisters, Anna Keller of Dillsburg, Betty Huls of Arleta, Calif., and Dorothy Knoch of Clovis, Calif.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Melvin Mundie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover 17331; or to Christ United Church of Christ, 131 Christ Church Road, Littlestown 17340.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
Theresa A. Swarney
Tri-State Answering Service employee
YORK - Theresa A. Swarney, 47, of York, died at 1:29 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital. She was the companion of Jack Markle.
The service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 231 S. Beaver St., York. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, York. Viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the John W. Keffer Funeral Home Inc., 902 Mount Rose Ave., York.
Miss Swarney was born Aug. 30, - 1954, in York. She was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Anna L. (Ness) Swarney.
She worked for Tri-State Answering Service, presently Answercomm. She was a member of Eagles Club and Owls Club.
Miss Swarney also is survived by a brother, Martin J. Swarney of York; two sisters, Mary E.C. Dennis of York and Kathryn M. Noll of Finksburg, Md.; and a niece and nephews.
Officiating at the service will be Deacon John A. Weaver.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
Richard H. Toomey
R.W. Raffensberger retiree
YORK HAVEN - Richard H. 'Beaney' Toomey, 76, of York Haven, died at 1 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Phyllis (Hake) Toomey. The couple observed their 52nd wedding anniversary Feb. 5.
The service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Diehl Funeral Home and Cremation Center Inc., 87 S. Main St., Mount Wolf. Burial will be in Quickels Cemetery, Conewago Township, with military honors by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Toomey was born March 4, 1925, in York County. He was the son of the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Gross) Toomey.
He was a heavy construction equipment operator at R.W. Raffensberger, retiring in 1975 after several years of service; he also worked at James Craft and Son Inc. in York Haven. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 10th Mountain Infantry and receiving a bronze star.
Mr. Toomey also is survived by four sons, Richard E. Toomey of Etters, James Toomey of Dover, and Dennis Toomey and Glen Toomey, both of Manchester; three daughters, Juanita Wompler of York Springs, Roxanne Stouch of York and Cynthia Toomey of Mount Wolf; 13 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Brad Gilbert of York Haven United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2997 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion 17356.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
Marie Zimmerman
Fawn U.M.C. member
FAWN GROVE - Marie (Webb) Zimmerman, 83, of Fawn Grove, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday at her home. She was the wife of Myles Kenneth Zimmerman. The couple observed their 61st wedding anniversary June 24.
The service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. Burial will be in Fawn United Methodist Cemetery, Fawn Grove. Viewing will be 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary.
Mrs. Zimmerman was born July 21, 1918, in Fawn Grove. She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Ethel (Grancel) Webb.
She was a cook at Kennard-Dale High School in Fawn Grove for 12 years. She was a lifelong member of Fawn United Methodist Church in Fawn Grove, where she was a Sunday school teacher of first- and second-graders for more than 20 years; a member of the Methodist Women's Group and several other church organizations; a former Girl Scout leader in Fawn Grove; and a 1933 graduate of the former Fawn Township High School.
Mrs. Zimmerman also is survived by two sons, Robert E. Zimmerman and Kenneth W. Zimmerman, both of Fawn Grove; a daughter, Ann M. Frey of Fawn Grove; five grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and a brother, Vincent C. Webb of Fawn Grove.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Douglas C. Winward Jr., pastor of Faith Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Fawn Grove.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 1216 Greensprings Drive, York 17402.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2001]
