ALTHOUSE, T. PAUL, Bob Evans Chef
Paul T. Althouse, 49, of 307 Poplar Lane, New Providence, died of natural causes Sunday, February 3, 2002 at home.
Paul was a professional chef for 29 years, last working as an executive training chef for Bob Evans Corporation and traveling throughout the United States.
Paul was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.
Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on automobiles and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Born in Pequea, Paul was the son of Betty L. Lungren Althouse Kauffman of Lancaster and the late James Althouse.
Paul was married to Carlene A. Hart Althouse. His first wife was the late Lola Althouse.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two stepsons, Dean L. Schaeffer of Manheim and Eric M., married to Rebecca Schaeffer of Dallastown; a stepdaughter, Rhonda L. Baker of New Providence; a stepgranddaughter; a brother, Robert, married to Billie Marie Althouse of Holtwood; a half brother, Richard, married to Millie Kauffman of Mount Joy; a stepbrother, Donald, married to Linda Kauffman of Pequea; and two stepsisters, Marian, married to Raymond Hertz of New Providence and Joyce Woods of Drumore.
Paul was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Althouse; and a brother, James.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES FOR PAUL T. ALTHOUSE
PLACE: Camp Hill Cemetery, Terrace Avenue, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
DATE & TIME: Thursday, February 7, 2002 at 3:00 P.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening, February 5, 2002 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
OFFICIATING: Pastor Lee F. Michaels
BAKER, RUTH F., 66, lived in Manheim
Ruth F. Baker, 66, of 316 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, died Monday morning, January 7, 2002 at Essa Flory Hospice Center after a brief illness.
Mrs. Baker worked for Penn-Elm Apparel in Elm, for eight years.
A 35-year member of Grace Brethren Church in Manheim, Ruth was in charge of the nursery department and active in the AWANA group.
Ruth enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilting and making crafts.
Born in Belleville, Ruth was the daughter of the late John P. and Saloma B. Yoder Yoder.
Ruth was married 43 years on July 12 to Carl W. Baker.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Carl E. of Lititz; a daughter, Barbara A., married to Paul E. Yecker Jr. of Lititz; a granddaughter; five brothers, Emanuel M., married to Marian Yoder of Morgantown, John S., married to Grace Yoder of Belleville, Stephen C., married to Frances Yoder of Lebanon, Raymond D., married to Thelma Yoder of Yellow Jacket, Colorado, and Isaiah J., married to Shirley Yoder of Cedaredge, Colorado; and a sister, Mary B., married to John Byler of Belleville.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR RUTH F. BAKER
PLACE: Grace Brethren Church of Manheim, 333 East High Street, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Thursday morning, January 10, 2002 at 10:30 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, on Wednesday evening, January 9, 2002 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Friends may also call at the church on Thursday morning from 9:30 A.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Jeffrey L. Dunkle
INTERMENT: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township, Pennsylvania.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Those desiring may send memorial contributions in Ruth’s Memory to: Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box #4125, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-4125.
BRUBAKER, DOROTHEA, Raymark Retiree
Dorothea R. “Dottie” Brubaker, 91, of 291 East Sun Hill Road, Manheim, Pennsylvania died Tuesday evening, January 15, 2002 at Pleasant View Retirement Community in Manheim after a brief illness.
Dottie attended the Adult Day Care Center at Landis Homes in Lititz.
Dottie worked for the former Raymark Industries in Manheim for more than 25 years, retiring in 1975.
She as a Protestant.
Dottie was a member of Ammon K. Gibble American Legion Post 419 Auxiliary in Manheim and the 25-year Club at Raymark.
Dottie enjoyed flower gardening.
Born in Lancaster, Dottie was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Warner Richardson and the stepdaughter of the late Roy Mowery.
Dottie was married 41 years on December 3 to Samuel W. Brubaker.
In addition to her husband, Dottie is survived by a son, Peter R., married to Donna Schmeck Floyd of Lewes, Delaware; a granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Miriam Kimmich of Lancaster.
Dottie was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DOROTHEA BRUBAKER
Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
INTERMENT: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township, Pennsylvania.
There will be NO Viewing.
CHRISTIANO, JOHN, 72, auto mechanic
John Christiano, 72, of 1963 Cider Press Road, Manheim, died of natural causes Tuesday evening, January 29, 2002 at his home.
John was an auto mechanic for 40 years with Lando Diagnostic, Brooklyn, New York. He also was a security truck driver for Manufacturer’s Hanover Trust in Manhattan, New York.
Prior to retirement, John worked five years in the maintenance department of Sauder Egg Company in Lititz.
John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, John was the son of the late William and Lucy Muro Christiano.
John was married 47 years in February to Anna R. Cuillo Christiano.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, William J., married to Lori Christiano of Bronxville, New York, and John P., with whom he lived; two daughters, Jayne L. Carlucci, with whom he lived, and LuAnn married to Manny Licitra of Staten Island, New York; six grandchildren, two brothers, Angelo, married to Ruth Christiano of Pinellas Park, Florida and William, married to Julie Christiano of Staten Island, New York; and three sisters, Mary Amascotto of Brooklyn, and Lucy, married to John Brocco, and Helen DeMaio, both of Long Island, New York.
John was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Nicholas; and a sister, Rose Christiano.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JOHN CHRISTIANO
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Monday, February 4, 2002 at 12:00 Noon
OFFICIATING: Pastor Rick W. Stence
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Sunday evening, February 3, 2002 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and also on Monday, February 4, 2002 from 11:00 A.M. until time of service.
INTERMENT: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania.
MILITARY HONORS: Accorded by the Lebanon V.F.W.
No Contributions
DOYLE, LARRY, Warner Lambert Retiree
Larry L. Doyle, Sr., 61, of 21 West Orange Street, Lititz, formerly of Sporting Hill, died of natural causes Saturday, February 2, 2002 at his home.
Larry worked in the heat and air conditioning maintenance department of the former Warner-Lambert Company, Lititz. He retired after 30 years.
A U.S. Army veteran, Larry was a member of Lititz Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1463 and Garden Spot American Legion Post #56, Lititz.
Larry also belonged to Germania Band Club, Manheim; Elstonville Sportsman’s Association; Newmanstown Sportsman’s Club; and Lancaster’s Seventh Ward Club.
Born in Brickerville, Paul was the son of the late Charles and Hilda Vaughn Doyle.
Surviving are three sons, Larry L. Jr., married to Tracey J. Hoyt Doyle of Tucson, Ariz., and Lee Ray and Lyle Scott, both of Manheim, six grandchildren; and three brothers, Clarence R., married to Jean Kilefner Doyle, Lloyd W., married to Dolly Lehman Doyle, and Kenneth E., married to Carol Blyler Doyle of Manheim.
Larry was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Miles and Charles; and a sister, Mary Clark.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LARRY L. DOYLE
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania
DATE & TIME: Thursday, February 7, 2002 at 10:00 A.M.
VISITATION: Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, February 7, 2002 at the Buch Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Randy C. Leitzel
INTERMENT: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township, Pennsylvania.
EBY, HELEN M., 86, was a homemaker
Helen M. Eby, 86, of 600 East Main Street, Lititz, formerly of 260 Hempfield Avenue, Landisville, died of natural causes Wednesday morning, January 30, 2002 at Luther Acres, Lititz after a long illness.
A homemaker, Helen was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Landisville, and an active member of the Lancaster General Hospital auxiliary.
Helen enjoyed gardening.
Born in Lancaster, Helen was the daughter of the late William and Bertha Boenke Erb.
Her husband, Charles M. Eby died in 1978.
Surviving are a son, Robert C., married to Lila Isbill Eby of Marysville, Tennessee; three daughters, Judith A., married to John Sumilas of Loudon, Tennessee, Linda L., married to Bruce Shipe of Lititz and Deborah L. Eby of Manheim; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Elizabeth Eby of Mount Joy and Caroline Swarr of Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Helen was preceded in death by a brother, Paul.
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR HELEN M. EBY
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Sunday afternoon, February 2, 2002 at 1:30 P.M.
There will be NO Public Viewing
Friends may visit with the family at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Sunday afternoon, February 2, 2002 from 12:30 P.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Martha Sheaffer
INTERMENT: Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Please Omit Flowers – Memorial contributions may be sent in Helen’s Memory to: Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box #4125, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-4125 or American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603.
GEORGE, EDNA K., 92, auto auction cook
Edna K. George, 92, formerly of 327 Ferdinand Street, Manheim, died of natural causes Tuesday evening, January 29, 2002 at Luther Acres in Lititz where she lived since 2000.
Edna was a cook for Manheim Auto Auction from 1953 to 1977.
A member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Manheim, Edna was trustee of the official board, church pianist and Sunday school teacher for primary, junior and senior classes.
Edna volunteered for Meals on Wheels since it began in Manheim in 1979 and was a member of Manheim Historical Society.
Born in Penn Township, Edna was the daughter of the late Adam E. and Mary Kling Showers.
Her husband, Chester H. George, died in 1990.
Surviving are three daughters, Ruth G. Hollinger of East Petersburg and twins Betty G., married to Samuel H. Brandt of Palmyra, and Doris G., married to Paul E. Obetz of Lancaster, six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brothers, Charles K., married to Erla Showers of Lititz; and two sisters, Mary Getz and Ruth Smith, both of Lititz.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR EDNA K. GEORGE
PLACE: Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, 48 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 2, 2002 at 2:00 P.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Church on Saturday, February 2, 2002 from 1:00 P.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Jeffrey C. Schell
INTERMENT: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township, Pennsylvania.
JEROME “Jerry” L. GRUMBLING, decorated Army vet
Jerome “Jerry” L. Grumbling, 56, of Rumley Road, Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, where he lived for two years, formerly of 103 West Elizabethtown Road, Manheim, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 19, 2002 at the Lewistown Hospital in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania of natural causes.
Born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Jerome was the son of the late Alvin W. and Pearl E. Sweigart Kahley.
Jerome was in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He received the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Humanitarian Service Medal and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. Jerome also received the Good Conduct Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Overseas Bars, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and the Marksman Badge Rifle Medal. Jerome retired from the military after twenty-five years of service where he worked as a personnel management specialist. He retired with a Sergeant First Class status.
After retiring from the Army in 1985, Jerome worked for Henkels and McCoy Inc., Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
In his earlier years, Jerome worked for the Highland Tank Manufacturing Co., Manheim where he worked as a welder.
Jerome was a 1963 graduate of the Manheim Central High School.
Jerome was a member of the American Legion Post #40, Maryland, a lifetime member of the Manheim VFW Post 5956, Loyal Order of Moose #596, Elizabethtown and a member of Elstonville Sportsmen Association.
Jerome was an avid Philadelphia Phillies baseball fan, enjoyed hunting and enjoyed his hunting beagles. Jerome also enjoyed bowling.
Surviving are a companion of seven years, Susan Abbott of Lewistown, a daughter, Lisa K. married to Vince Campanalie, Orlando, Florida, three grandchildren, a stepbrother, Rodney Sweigart of Ephrata, two sisters, Margaret “Peggy” A. married to William Cunha of Manheim and Pauline “Polly” M. married to James L. Sweigart of Mastersonville and a stepsister, Sandra Martin.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JEROME “JERRY” L. GRUMBLING
PLACE:Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania
DATE & TIME: Friday, January 25, 2002 at 11:00 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pennsylvania on Thursday evening, January 24, 2002 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. and also on Friday morning, January 25, 2002 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Allen F. Helwig
INTERMENT: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township, Pennsylvania.
No Memorial Contributions
HESS, ANNE, 85, formerly of Manheim R3
Anne M. Hess, 85, formerly of Manheim R3, died Wednesday afternoon, January 2, 2002 after a long illness at Brethren Village.
A homemaker, Anne worked for the former Badorf Shoe Company in Lititz in her early years. She also helped her husband on the family farm in Rapho Township.
Anne was a member of Lancaster Church of the Brethren and Mastersonville Fire Company auxiliary.
Mrs. Hess volunteered in the Brethren Village infirmary.
Anne attended Linden Hall.
Born in Lititz, Anne was the daughter of the late Hiram and Nettie Beck Minnich.
Her husband, Roy G. Hess, died in 1977.
Surviving are a son, James E. Hess of Lititz; a daughter, Margaret A. “Peg”, married to Scott T. Garber of Landisville; and four grandchildren.
Anne was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Dr. Howard Minnich.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ANNE M. HESS
PLACE: Brethren Village Chapel, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Saturday morning, January 5, 2002 at 10:30 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the chapel on Saturday morning, January 5, 2002 from 9:30 A.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Levi J. Ziegler
INTERMENT: Chiques Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rapho Township, Pennsylvania.
HOFFER, DEAN, owned insurance agency
Dean Hoffer, 62, of 1012 Elbow Road, Lititz, died unexpectedly of natural causes Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at Lancaster General Hospital.
A licensed life insurance agent since 1968, Dean owned Hoffer Agency Inc., Lititz.
An active Republican, Dean served on the Warwick Area Republican Committee and was its past chairman. He also served on the state Republican Committee for several years. At the time of death, Dean was treasurer for Representative Jere Strittmatter’s re-election campaign.
Dean was a member of Grace Brethren Church in Lititz, where he served as deacon and was involved in Evangelism Explosion ministry training. Dean also was the secretary of the North Atlantic Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches.
The first county resident elected to a national Future Farmers of America office, Dean was the past regional vice-president of the national FFA and past president of Lancaster County and Pennsylvania FFA and Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association.
Dean received the Rural Youth Award as outstanding future farmer and Chapter Star Farmer of the Manheim Chapter of FFA in 1957. The next year, Dean received the State Star Farmer of Pennsylvania, the highest award given by Pennsylvania FFA. Dean then was honored with the American Farmer degree at the National FFA Convention in 1959.
An avid hunter and golfer, Dean was a member of Elstonville Sportsmen’s Association.
Born in Mount Joy Township, Dean was the son of the late Arthur H. and Edith W. Snyder Hoffer.
Dean was married 41 years on August 21 to Rosene J. Kettering Hoffer.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Karen R., married to James O. Bower Jr. of Harrisburg, Sheri L., married to Mark A. Sell of Lititz; and Trina J., married to Bradley E. Floyd of Lancaster and nine grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DEAN HOFFER
PLACE: Grace Brethren Church of Lititz, 501 West Lincoln Avenue, Lititz, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 2:30 P.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Fellowship Hall of the Grace Brethren Church of Lititz on Friday evening, January 11, 2002 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.Friends may also call at the church on Saturday afternoon, January 12, 2002 from 1:30 P.M. until time of service.
INTERMENT: Hernley Mennonite Cemetery, Rapho Township, Pennsylvania.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Jerry R. Young and the Reverend William C. Willard.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Those desiring may send memorial contributions in Dean’s memory to: Fishermen Fund, c/o Grace Brethren Church of Lititz, 501 West Lincoln Avenue, Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543.
HOSSLER, VERNA S., 98, of Manheim
Verna S. Hossler, 98, formerly of 309 West High Street, Manheim, died Friday morning, January 18, 2002 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, following a brief illness. Verna was a resident at Pleasant View since 1992.
Verna worked for the former Noggles Garment Factory, Manheim for many years in the pressing and inspection departments. She also worked part-time at the Danner Home, Manheim.
Verna was the oldest member, by age, of Salem United Methodist Church, Manheim. She was a dedicated and faithful member. Verna taught Sunday school for many years. At one time Verna was on the missions committee and the visitation team for the Church.
Verna enjoyed quilting, crocheting, vegetable and flower gardening.
Born in Frederickburg, Lebanon County, Verna was the daughter of the late William B. and Nora Binkley Smith.
Her husband, John S. Hossler died in September 1966.
Surviving are a son, John Kenneth married to Nancy E. Nissley Hossler of Manheim, two grandchildren, Jon Eric married to Michelle Hossler and Denise Lyn Hossler and one great-grandson, Jon Phillip Hossler, and one sister, Lucille Heller of Lebanon.
Verna was preceded in death by three brothers, Gerald Smith, Arthur Smith and Roy Smith and one sister, Florence Reber.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR VERNA S. HOSSLER
PLACE:Hoffer Auditorium at Pleasant View Retirement Community, 544 North Penryn Road, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Monday, January 21, 2002 at 2:00 P.M.
VIEWING: There will be NO Public Viewing. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at the Hoffer Auditorium on Monday, January 21, 2002.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Paul F. Keefer and The Reverend Bruce L. Lefever
INTERMENT: Hernley Mennonite Cemetery, Rapho Township, Pennsylvania.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Those desiring may send memorial contributions in Verna’s Memory to: Salem United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 140 North Penn Street, Manheim, Pennsylvania 17545 or Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box #4125, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-4125.
KREIDER, CALEB A., 85, minister, farmer
Caleb A. Kreider, 85, of 1167 North Penryn Road, Manheim, died Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at Essa Flory Hospice Center after a long illness.
Caleb was a Church of the Brethren minister from 1955 until he retired in 1998.
For many years, Caleb owned and operated a farm in Penn Township. He also operated Kreider Manufacturing, a welding company in Manheim, for many years.
Caleb was a member of White Oak Church of the Brethren in Manheim where he was an elder-in-charge for 15 years.
An avid hunter, Caleb also enjoyed woodworking.
Born in South Annville Township in Lebanon County, Caleb as the son of the late Jonas and Susan Kettering Kreider.
Caleb was married 60 years on January 1 to Erma H. Koser Kreider.
Surviving in addition to his wife are five daughters, Mary, married to Kenneth Ober of Towanda, Ruth, married to Kervin Hoffer of Bainbridge, Jean, married to Clair Mummau of Mount Joy, and Erma, married to Robert Bruckhart, and Elizabeth, married to J. Lester Heistand, both of Manheim; a son, Caleb L., married to Connie Keller Kreider of Manheim; 22 grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruth, married to Norman Fahnestock of Lancaster, and Miriam Smith of Palmyra.
Caleb was preceded in death by six brothers, Ralph, Isaac, Simon, Henry, Jonas and David; and two sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Kreider.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CALEB A. KREIDER
PLACE:White Oak Church of the Brethren, 1211 North Penryn Road, Manheim, Pennsylvania.
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 11:00 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the White Oak Church of the Brethren on Monday evening, January 14, 2002 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Friends may also call on Tuesday morning, January 15, 2002 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service of the service.
OFFICIATING:Ministers from the White Oak Church of the Brethren
INTERMENT: White Oak Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Penn Township, Pennsylvania.
Please Omit Flowers
CONTRIBUTIONS: Those desiring may send memorial contributions in Caleb’s Memory to: Bible Helps, P.O. Box #391, Hanover, Pennsylvania17331.
