BLECHINGER, HELEN, machine operator
Helen F. Blechinger, 82, of 2 Hill Road, Manheim, died unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday afternoon, July 11, 2001 at home.
A homemaker, Helen previously worked as a sewing machine operator for the former William H. Noggle and Sons Manufacturing Company of Manheim.
Helen attended Manheim Church of God.
Helen enjoyed pets, gardening, reading and watching television ministry programs.
Born in Mount Joy, Helen was the daughter of the late Frank H. and Mary H. Flowers Shultz.
Her husband, Otto Blechinger, died in 1985.
Surviving are two sons, Ronald E., married to Christine F. Hammon Blechinger, and Gerald Lee, both of Manheim; and a daughter, Debra H., married to Jeffrey A. Garner of Manheim.
Helen was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Curvin and Richard Shultz; and a sister, Rhoda Sipe.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE FOR HELEN BLECHINGER
PLACE: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Sun Hill Road, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Monday, July 16, 2001 at 11:00 A.M.
OFFICIATING: Pastor David L. Wolf
There will be No Public Viewing
Please Omit Flowers
CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's Memory to: Lancaster County Bible Church Building Fund, 2392 Mount Joy Road, Manheim, Pennsylvania. 17545.
BOWMAN, RALPH, J., 55, hospital worker
Ralph J. Bowman, 55, of 6141 Lemon Street, East Petersburg, died of natural causes Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at his home.
Ralph worked 19 years in the housekeeping department at Lancaster General Hospital.
An outdoorsman, Ralph enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.
Born in Lancaster, Ralph was the son of Josephine Bair Bowman Detwiler and Melvin Detwiler of Lititz.
Ralph was married 31 years to Evon M. "Bonnie" Shenk Bowman.
Surviving in addition to his wife, mother and stepfather are a son, Ralph J. Jr. at home; and three brothers, David, married to Joanne Bowman of East Petersburg, Ray, married to Marlene Bowman of New Providence and Phillip Schoenberger of Willow Grove.
PRIVATE SERVICES FOR RALPH J. BOWMAN
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
There will be No Viewing.
Please Omit Flowers
INTERMENT: Hernley Mennonite Cemetery, Rapho Township, Pennsylvania.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Those desiring may make memorial contribuions in Ralph's memory to: The American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603.
ECHTERNACH, HELEN, 74, worked for Bell, lived in Strasburg
Helen C. Echternach, 74, of 900 East King Street, formerly of 135 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, died of natural causes Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at Conestoga View.
Helen worked as a telephone operator and supervisor for Bell of Pennsylvania in Lancaster and Wilkes-Barre.
Helen also worked as a credit investigator for the former Watt & Shand store, the Credit Bureau of Lancaster, and the former Devine's Restaurant in Strasburg.
Mrs. Echternach belonged to First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, where she was a member of the women's circle, the church choir, and the Presbyterian Women.
Helen was a member of the Paul R. Strubel Post 8710 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Strasburg, Bell Telephone Pioneers and Lancaster General Hospital Auxiliary. She also was a member and past president of the Strasburg Sportsman's Association Auxiliary.
Born in White Haven, Helen was the daughter of the late George S. and Dora Reynolds Clymer.
Her husband, Frank S. Kelly Echternach, died in 1998.
Surviving are two daughter, Rebecca L. Price of Billingham, Washington; Linda L. married to Frank Waters of Lindale, Texas; two sons, Harry F., married to Mary Beth Garbrick Echternach of Ronks, F. Steven Jr., married to Miriam B. Bawell Echternach of Strasburg; a brother, Robert, married to Fay Clymer of Havre de Grace, Maryland; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by a sister, Jean DeLong.
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR HELEN C. ECHTERNACH
PLACE: First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA
DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2001 at 7:00 P.M.
VIEWING: Friends may visit with the family following the Memorial Service at the church.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Steven W. Clark and The Reverend Jennifer B. Clark.
INTERMENT: Private at the Strasburg Cemetery
CONTRIBUTIONS: Please Omit Flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made in Helen's Memory to: The First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579 or to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
GEIB, CHARLES W., 68, ran trucking firm
Charles W. Geib, 68, of 683 Bedington Circle, Manheim, died Sunday afternoon, July 15, 2001 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness.
Charles was the general manager for Geib and Sons Trucking in Manheim. He previously was a purchasing agent for the former Permutit Company.
In the late 1950's, Charles was a member of the first volunteer special police squad for Manheim Borough. He later became a paid police officer for both Manheim Borough and Penn Township.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Charles served during the Korean War.
A former captain of the Manheim Fire Police, Charles was a member of Hope Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1 in Manheim.
Charles was Lutheran..
An outdoorsman, Charles enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.
Charles was a 1950 graduate of Manheim Central High School.
Born in Colebrook, Charles was the son of the late Paul E. and Mary I. Greiner Geib.
Charles was married 46 years in May to Pauline Hopper Geib.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Charles W. II married to Diane Xakellis Geib of Manheim, Ray, married to Beverly J. Paine Geib of Lititz, and J. Kenneth, married to Cindy L. Wolf Geib of Manheim Township; and a daughter, Nancy J. married to Ricky L. Brosey of Manheim.
Also surviving are nine grandchildren; three brothers, G. Richard, married to Doris Geib, Ken married to Gerry Geib, and Jere L., all of Manheim; and two sisters, Katharine "Kit" Ditzler and Christine L. Brady, both of Manheim.
Charles was preceded in deth by a son, Andrew Paul, and a sister, Barbara Sides.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CHARLES W. GEIB
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania
DATE & TIME: Thursday morning, July 19, 2001 at 10:30 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Buch Funeral Home on Wednesday evening, July 18, 2001 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service.
PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS
INTERMENT: Will be private and at the convenience of the family.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Jeffrey C. Schell
CONTRIBUTIONS: Those desiring may send contributions in Charles' memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Central Pennsylvania Chapter, Suite 100, 800 Corporate Circle, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-9833.
GIBBLE, MAE, 98, Rapho Township Native
Mae Rebecca Hahn Gibble, 98, of 1128 Mount Joy Road, Sporting Hill, died of natural causes Thursday, July 5, 2001 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.
Mae worked for Cope's Corn, Rheems, and the former American Seed Company, Lancaster. Previously, Mae worked for the former Noggles Garment Factory, Manheim retiring in 1960.
Mae was a member of Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim.
Born in Rapho Township, Mae was the daughter of the late Fred Hill and Minnie Rhoads Hahn.
Her husband, Walter Heisey Gibble, died in 1959.
Surviving is a daughter, Lois M. Gibble, with whom she lived.
Mae was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Fred, Clarence and John Hahn; and a sister, Anna Hahn Scheing.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MAE GIBBLE
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Monday, July 9, 2001 at 2:00 P.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Buch Funeral Home on Monday, July 9, 2001 from 1:00 P.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: Pastor Andrew G. Miller and Pastor Norman G. Shenk.
INTERMENT: East Fairview Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rapho Township, Pennsylvania.
GRAVELY, WILLIAM H., 93, was a grinder
William H. Gravely, 93, of 37 East Gramby Street, Manheim, died of natural causes Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at home.
William worked 10 years as a grinder for the former Brubaker Manufacturing Company, Landisville, and for two years at the former Donegal Springs Foundry.
He served in the U.S. Army.
An avid outdoorsman, William enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Born in Martinsville, Virginia, William was the son of the late William H. and Martha Shumake Gravely.
William was married to Nora B. Grubb Gravely, who died in 1990.
Surviving are three sisters, Kate Merriam of Fieldale, Virginia; Alice Bradley of Collegeville, Virginia; and Annie Jefferson of Martinsville, Virginia.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES FOR WILLIAM H. GRAVELY
PLACE: Forest Hills Memorial Park, 391 West Neversink Road, Reiffton, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Friday morning, July 20, 2001 at 11:00 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania on Friday morning, July 20, 2001 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.
OFFICIATING: Pastor Thomas Stoudt Jr.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial Contributions may be made in Williams' memory to: Manheim Veterans' Memorial Ambulance Association, 26 East High Street, P.O. Box #483, Manheim, Pennsylvnaia 17545.
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HALDEMAN, MARY, 81, Salunga Resident
Mary Haldeman, 81, of 120 West Main Street, Salunga, died of natural causes Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at her home.
A homemaker, Mary was a member of Hempfield Church of the Brethren, Manheim.
Born in Manheim, Mary was the daughter of the late Henry and Anna Erb.
Her husband, Elam M. Haldeman, died in June 2000.
Surviving are two sons, Robert L., married to Marylou Haldeman of Salunga, and Tim R., married to Paula M. Campbell Haldeman of Ironville; a daughter, Linda L. Haldeman of Harrisburg; three grandchildren; and a sister, Florence, married to John K. Miller of Elizabethtown.
Mary was preceded in death by two brothers, Nissley Erb and John Erb.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MARY HALDEMAN
PLACE: Hempfield Church of the Brethren, 1186 Stevens Street, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Saturday, July 7, 2001 at 10:00 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the church on Saturday morning, July 7, 2001 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service.
INTERMENT: Salunga Church of the Brethren Cemetery, East Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Robert P. Vroon
Please Omit Flowers
CONTRIBUTIONS: Those desiring may send memorial contributions in Mary's memory to: Lancaster Regional Medical Center Hospice, 250 College Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604.
HART, M. ELIZABETH, formerly of Manheim
M. Elizabeth Hart, 87, formerly of 1800 Lebanon Road, Manheim, died of natural causes Monday, July 23, 2001 at Landis Homes, Lititz, where she lived since 1985.
A homemaker, Mrs. Hart was a member of Gingrichs Mennonite Church, Lebanon, where she belonged to the sewing circle and was once a junior high Sunday school teacher.
Elizabeth and her husband organized Elm Street Mennonite Church, Lebanon, in 1995. She was active with the Lancaster County chapter of Multiple Scherosis Society.
Elizabeth enjoyed sewing.
Born in Kinzers, she was the daughter of the late Willis W. and Margaret Wenger Kreider.
Her husband, Jacob H. Hart, died in 1961.
Surviving are three daughters, Eileen M., married to John G. Landis of Lebanon, Virginia F., married to John R. Saner of Mifflin, and Carlene A., maried to Paul Althouse of New Providence; a son, Dervin C., married to Charlene Esch Hart of Manheim; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Margaret Denlinger; Kathryn, married to Frank Hershey of Lititz, and Arlene, married to Chester Sensenig of Intercourse.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois K. Hart; four brothers, Wilmer, Lloyd, Leroy and Lester Kreider; and one great-grandson.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR M. ELIZABETH HART
PLACE: Gingrichs Mennonite Church, 100 Forney Road, Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 2:00 P.M.
OFFICIATING: John G. Landis, John R. Saner and Robert Martin
INTERMENT: Gingrichs Mennonite Cemetery, North Cornwall Township, Pennsylvania.
VIEWING: Friends may call at Landis Homes Retirement Community, BETHANY EAST CHAPEL, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 28, 2001 from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.
Friends may also call at the Gingrichs Mennonite Church, 100 Forney Road, Lebanon, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 28, 2001 from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Those desiring may send contributions in Elizabeths' Memory to: The Landis Home Caring Fund, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543.
HENDRIX, OSCAR, 73, Foundryman
Oscar B. Hendrix Jr., 73, formerly of 1057 Mount Joy Road, Manheim, died Monday, July 30, 2001 at Pleasant View Retirement Community in Manheim after a long illness.
Oscar worked 40 years as a foundryman for Fuller Company in Manheim retiring in 1990.
Oscar was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5956 and Ammon K. Gibble American Legion Post 419, all of Manheim.
An avid hunter, Oscar belonged to Sleepy Hollow Camp, Potter County. A sportsman, Oscar was a former coach for American Legion and Little League baseball and a bowler in the Lititz and Manheim leagues. He also enjoyed Civil War history.
A U.S. Army veteran, Oscar served during World War II.
Born in Mount Joy, Oscar was the son of the late Oscar B. Sr. and Mamie Gochenaur Hendrix.
His wife, Betty A. Mellinger Hendrix, died January 21.
Surviving are a son, Michael S. married to Heidi K. Smith Hendrix of East Petersburg; two grandsons; a brother, Charles married to Eva Hendrix of Mount Joy; and a sister, Betty Hendrix of York.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR OSCAR B. HENDRIX
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Friday, August 3, 2001 at 11:00 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, August 3, 2001 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: Pastor Bruce L. Lefever
INTERMENT: Ruhl's United Methodist Cemetery, Rapho Township, Pennsylvania.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Those desiring may make memorial contributions in Oscar's Memory to: The Veterans Administration Medical Center Patient Care Fund, 1700 Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042.
HESS, ELLA K., 87, was active in church
Ella K. Hess, 87, of Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, formerly of East Petersburg and Landisville, died Monday, July 2, 2001 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illnes.
A homemaker, Mrs. Hess was an active member of Landisville Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday school and Bible school.
Ella sold produce to local markets and door-to-door. She also volunteered at the Landis Home grocery story, the Mennonite Home thrift shop and Eastern Mennonite Missions.
Ella was a member of her church's sewing circle and enjoyed flowers and gardening.
Born in East Petersburg, Ella was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anna Kreider Good.
Her Husband, Mervin M. Hess, died in 1994.
Surviving are a daughter, Erma H., married to George R. Brunk III of Harrisonburg, Va.; four sons, Mervin G., married to Reba Nissley Hess of East Petersburg, J. Daniel, married to Joy Glick Hess of Indianapolis, J. Harold, married to Christine Schumacher Hess of Cincinnati, and Kenneth E., married to Heather Howett Hess of Lancaster; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR ELLA K. HESS
PLACE: Landisville Mennonite Church, 3320 Bowman Road, Landisville, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Thursday, July 5, 2001 at 11:00 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at Landis Homes, West Bethany Chapel, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 4, 2001 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
OFFICIATING: Pastors Samuel Thomas and Pastor Donald W. Good
INTERMENT: Private and at the Convenience of Family
Please Omit Flowers
CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial Contributions may be made in Ella's Memory to: Caring Fund of Landis Homes Retirement Community, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543.
HUBER, AMOS, was retired from Raymark
Amos B. Huber, 84, of 967 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, died Saturday afternoon, July 7, 2001 at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, following a brief illness.
Amos was the husband of Edna Weidman Huber, who died March 12, 1996.
Amos worked 42 years for Raymark Industries, Manheim, before retiring in 1978. After retiring, Amos worked part-time for more than five years at the former Fenner Belting, now Fenner Drives, Manheim.
Amos was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Revival Center, Lititz, and the Raymark Industries 25-Year Club.
An avid reader, Amos supported missionary work with children in Haiti and enoyed lawn care.
Born in Millway, Amos was the son of the late Amos H. and Alice Burkholder Huber.
Surviving are a son, Melvin W., husband of Carol Willis Huber, Pikeville, Ky., a daughter, Renee F., wife of David M. Kreider, Lancaster, eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elam, husband of Caroline Huber, Manheim; and Alvin, husband of Shirley Huber, Hummelstown; and three sisters, Anna Ravegum, Brownstown; Alice Ebersole, Colquitt, Ga.; and Eva Tate, Altamonte Springs, Fla.
In addition to his wife and parents, Amos was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna F. Rhoads, and a brother, Melvin Huber.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR AMOS B. HUBER
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 10:30 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Buch Funeral Home on Monday evening, July 9, 2001 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Friends may also call at the Funeral Home Tuesday morning from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service.
OFFICIATING: Ministers Titus N. Zimmerman and Melvin W. Huber
INTERMENT: East Fairview Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rapho Township, Pennsylvania.
CONTRIBUTIONS: May be made in Amos's memory to the Lancaster County of Aging, 50 North Duke Street, P.O. Box #83480, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-3480.
JONES, AUDREY F., 90, lived in Lititz
Audrey F. Jones, 90, formerly of Manheim, died Friday, July 27, 2001 at Audubon Villa Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
Audrey was a homemaker.
Audrey was married to Raymond Jones, who died in 1981.
Born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Audrey was the daughter of the late Elmer James and Gertrude Agnes Schaeffer Keller.
Audrey is survived by two sons, Elmer J. married to Kathryn Kasuba Jones of Scranton and William A. married to Louise Robinson Jones of Bloomsburg, and a daughter, Helen J. married to Thomas S. Rawson of Manheim; one grandson and one great-granddaughter.
SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE AND AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE FAMILY.
INTERMENT: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Those desiring may be made in Audrey's Memory to: Audubon Villa Nursing Home, 125 South Broad Street, Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543.
