George Wenrich, 75, worked 53 years at Bollman Hat
George A. Wenrich, 75, of Newmanstown, entered into rest in Perry County Friday, June 15, 2012.
Born in Rehrersburg, Berks County, he was the son of the late to Herbert Elizah and Mary Emeline (Boyer) Wenrich and was the husband of Luella (Moyer) Wenrich. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary this past February.
George enjoyed auto racing, NASCAR (Jeff Gordon), deer and turkey hunting, gardening and walking. He especially enjoyed his pet cats, Snuggles and Speedy.
He had worked in the maintenance department at Bollman Hat Factory, retiring in 2007. He had worked there for 53 years.
In addition to his wife, George is survived by two daughters: Donna F. Wenrich, at home; and Dawn L. Wenrich, of Ephrata; and a brother: Edwin Wenrich, of Newmanstown.
He was preceded in death by three brothers: John, Ralph and Charles Wenrich; and two sisters: Anna Wenrich and Elsie Daub.
The funeral service was held on June 20 at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver. Burial took place in the Millbach cemetery.
Arrangements were made by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.
Thomas C. Wagner Sr., 82, concrete truck driver
Thomas Calvin Wagner Sr., 82, of Denver, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Ephrata Community Hospital.
Born in Brecknock Township, he was the son of the late John M. and Viola K. (Musser) Wagner and was the husband of the late Lillie (Gangaway) Wagner, who passed away in 1994.
He attended Mellingers Lutheran Church and enjoyed NASCAR and sprint car racing. Mr. Wagner worked as a concrete truck driver for the former Kurtz Bros. Concrete, High Steel and Eastern Industries, retiring after 36 years of service.
Surviving are two sons: Thomas C. Wagner Jr., with whom he resided; and David S., husband of Connie (Krick) Wagner, of Stevens; daughter: Lorraine Marie, wife of Larry Sager, of Akron; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother: Paul H., husband of Helen (Fisher) Wagner, of Denver; two sisters: Betty Bucher, of Ephrata; and Edna Zimmerman, of Stevens; and his companion: Lottie Lesher, of Schoeneck.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Marcella Snader and Cora Wagner.
The funeral service will be held on June 21 at 2 p.m. at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver, with Rev. Timothy L. Craven officiating. Burial will take place in Martins cemetery, Brecknock Township.
Samantha Moyer, 42, Ephrata native
Samantha Moyer, age 42, of Frankford, Del., formerly of Bowmansville, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del.
Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Cindy F. Evans of Frankford and the late Robert L. Moyer.
Sam was a graduate of Garden Spot High School class of 1989. She enjoyed animals, crafts, music and dancing.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her stepfather: Jack Evans, of Frankford; a half-sister: Christina Pennabaker, of Morgantown; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins living in Pennsylvania.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 18947 John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
Elmer Martin, 84, Denver
Elmer S. Martin, 84, of Denver, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012.
He was born in Hahnstown to the late Clayton and Annie (Sensenig) Martin and was the husband of Margaret (Lucas) Martin.
Funeral services were private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements were made by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
Pauline Good, 75, Denver, was homemaker, gardener
Pauline Good, 75, of Denver, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Essa Flory Center, Hospice of Lancaster County.
She was born in Ephrata Township to the late Paul and Armeda (Hess) Weinhold and was the wife of Clair Good, who were married
55 years.
Pauline was a member of the Christian Fellowship Church, New Holland. A homemaker, she graduated in 1954 from Governor Mifflin High School. Pauline enjoyed nature and hobbies were gardening, reading, canning fruits and vegetables. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Pauline is survived by her daughters: Anne L., wife of John A. Nolt, of Reinholds; and Loretta F., wife of Randy A. Gehman, of Lancaster; three brothers: Leonard W., husband of Fern (Glass) Weinhold, of Denver; Richard L. Weinhold, of Gordonville; and Douglas E. Weinhold, fiancé of Terry Zook, of East Earl; a sister: Barbara A., wife of Thomas McHale, of North Palm Beach, Fla.; and grandchildren: Clifton, Katlin and Jason Nolt and Andrew and Bethany Gehman.
She was preceded in death by her brothers: Leon P. and Michael Weinhold; and an infant sister: Linda Weinhold.
Helen Fry, 80, EHS grad, International Signal worker
Helen L. Fry, 80, of Manheim, died peacefully following a lengthy battle with cancer Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy.
Born in West Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late George and Lizzie Geibe Keller.
Helen worked for International Signal and Control Corporation, Lancaster, for 11 years. A 1949 graduate of the Ephrata High School (EHS), her interests included: flower gardening, bowling, walking and reading. Helen had a life-long passion for her family and enjoyed spending time and being involved with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving is a son: William A. Jr., husband of D. May Witman Fry, of Manheim; two sisters: Karen L. wife of Richard H. Phillips, of Lancaster; Kim L., wife of James C. Sherk, of Manheim; five granddaughters: Terra, Dori, Crystal, Carrie and Casey; and five great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are six sisters and three brothers.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a time of visitation with Helen’s family to share, remember and celebrate Helen’s life at the Buch Funeral Home 21 Market Square, Manheim, on June 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Interment service will be private and at the convenience of the family in Penryn cemetery, Penn Township.
Bertha Fassnacht, 79, Hopeland Mfg. worker
Bertha G. Fassnacht, 79, of Ephrata, went home to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at her home.
She was born in West Cocalico Township to the late Phares and Lillie (Getz) Fasnacht and was the wife of the late Clarence M. Fassnacht.
Bertha was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Lincoln. Prior to her retirement, Bertha was employed at the Hopeland Manufacturing Company. She enjoyed going out to eat and spending time with her family, and after retirement enjoyed attending yard sales. Bertha crocheted lap blankets for veterans at the Walter Reed Army Hospital and the Lebanon VA Hospital.
Bertha is survived by a daughter: Danette K. Burkholder, of Ephrata; daughter in law: Debbie (Wiegand) Fassnacht, of Reinholds; two grandsons: Jeffrey Jr., husband of Wendy Fassnacht; and Dwayne, husband of Holly Fassnacht; four great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and a sister: Eleanor Pannebecker, of Schoeneck.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her son: Jeffrey L. Fassnacht, in 2010; and her companion: Harold M. Sweigart, in 2005.
Funeral services were held on June 15 at Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Jeffrey Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the Mellinger Union cemetery, Schoeneck.
Eugene Moyer, 67, Denver self-employed landscaper
Eugene L. "Gene" Moyer, 67, of Denver, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Denver to the late Alvin H. and Katie (Showalter) Moyer and was the husband of Janice F. (Lyons) Moyer, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
Gene was a member of Swamp Lutheran Church, Reinholds. He loved his family and was a gentle and kind man who always looked out for others. He also enjoyed having picnics on the farm. Gene was a self-employed landscaper.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Stacey, wife of Troy Pannebecker, of Bristow, Va.; Shawn, husband of Shawna Moyer, of Denver; and Jennifer, wife of Ben Thomas, of Camp Hill; four grandchildren: Courtney Pannebecker, Laura Beth Pannebecker, Dakota Moyer and Celestine Thomas; and a sister: Kathryn, wife of Michael Miller, of Reamstown.
A funeral service will be held on June 21 at 10 a.m. at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver, with Rev. Dennis L.Trout officiating. Interment will take place in the Swamp cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Gene’s memory may be made to Swamp Lutheran Church, 275 Swamp Church Road, Reinholds, PA 17569.
Shirley Showalter, 72, was born in Denver, homemaker
Shirley A. Showalter, 72, of Lancaster, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at her home.
Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Dorothy (Eby) Enck. Shirley was married
to Allen J. Showalter, with whom she celebrated 48 years of marriage.
A member of First Baptist Church of Lancaster, Shirley was a homemaker who attended J.P. McCaskey High School. She enjoyed camping, clipping coupons, entering online sweepstakes and traveling to Florida.
She is survived by a daughter: Debra Frankhauser, of Columbia; and five sons: Allen Showalter Jr., of Manheim; Michael, husband of Abigail Showalter, of Castro Valley, Calif.; Thomas Wilson Jr., of Minneapolis, Minn.; Douglas, husband of Rita Wilson, of Lancaster; and Lewis Wilson, of Lancaster; two sisters: Nancy, wife of James Roman, of Hobe Sound, Fla.; and Linda, wife of Terry Edwards, of Willow Street; and three brothers: James, husband of Linda Enck Jr., of Lancaster; Michael D., husband of Heidi Enck, of Lancaster; and Robert Enck, of Deland, Fla.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Shirley’s funeral service at The Groffs Family Funeral & Cremation Services, 528 W. Orange St. (corner of Orange and Pine streets) in Lancaster, on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Her family will receive friends at The Groffs from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at Millersville Mennonite cemetery.
Harold L. Shaak Sr., Gooding, Simpson and Mackes worker
Harold L. Shaak, Sr., 85, of Kleinfeltersville, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 in his residence.
He was the husband of the late Kathryn M. Hirneisen Shaak. He was born in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, a son of the late Harry P. and Irene Althouse Shaak.
Harold was employed for 40 years with Gooding, Simpson and Mackes Inc., of Ephrata. He attended the Host Lutheran Church and enjoyed going to public sales.
He is survived by sons: Harold L. Jr., husband of Helen Shaak, of Adamstown; Darryl G., husband of Kathleen Shaak, of Denver; Donald P., husband of Donna Shaak, of Lititz; Darwin T., husband of Patricia Shaak, of Lebanon; Douglas D. Shaak, of Myerstown; daughters: Doris K., wife of Peter Depew, of N.Y.; Denise E. Shaak, of Kleinfeltersville; and Donetta M., wife of Patrick Eberly, of Myerstown; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; brothers: Harry Shaak Jr., of Hamburg; and John Shaak, of Womelsdorf; and sisters: June DeHart, of Mt. Aetna; and Shirley Shaak, of Lebanon.
He was preceded in death by brothers: Ray, Rufus, Russell and Clarence "Bobby" Shaak.
His funeral service was held on Aug. 27 in the Clauser Funeral Home, Schaefferstown. Interment will be made in the Millbach cemetery.
Julia Risser, 88, was Dutchmaid inspector
Julia J. Risser, 88, of Ephrata, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 at Ephrata Manor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Lincoln Yohn, in 1962. Born in East Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late Harry G. and Carrie (Coleman) Martin.
Julia was an inspector for Dutchmaid for many years.
Surviving are two children: Sally, wife of Richard DiGiamberdini, of Ephrata; and Phillip, husband of Ashley Yohn, of Ephrata; four grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by nine siblings.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 30 at Memory Gardens, 319 Wabash Rd., Ephrata with Chaplain Sally Maxwell officiating.
Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent in her memory to Ephrata Manor, 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.
The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com.
