Gene Foltz, WWII veteran, Black and Decker welder
Gene Alvin Foltz, 86, of Stevens, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 at Denver Health & Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Terre Hill to the late Alvin and Florence (Schaeffer) Foltz and was the husband of the late Erma Foltz, who passed away in 1996.
Gene served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and he was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Brownstown. Gene enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing. He especially enjoyed his dogs, Pepper and Miasey. During his working years, he was a welder for Black and Decker, Lancaster.
Gene is survived by a son: Gene Jr., husband of Sandy Foltz, of Millersville; a grandson: Scott Good; granddaughter: Bridgette Foltz; three great-grandchildren: Kylie, Joel and Hannah Good; four brothers: William, Lee, Timothy and Galen Foltz; and two sisters: Audrey Wyble and Lucille (Sis) Bahrengburg.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Sandra L. (Good) Hanson.
Funeral services were held Oct. 20 at the Stradling Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Timothy Craven officiating. Interment took place in the Middle Creek Brethren cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Gene’s memory may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.
John M. Clay Sr., Korean War vet, police captain
John Mitchell Clay Sr., 79, long-time local of Drexel Hill and recent resident of Denver, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Heartland Hospice Services in Wilmington, Del.
He was born March 14, 1933 in Bryn Mawr to John P. Clay and Elizabeth Clay (Mitchell). He was a loving husband to the late Patricia A. Clay (McGettigan) for 43 years.
Mr. Clay was eager to serve his country and joined the service at age 15 in 1948. He served as a radio operator in the rank of staff sergeant, flying missions in the Korean War with the 6147th Tactical Air Control Squadron "Mosquitos" of the Army Air Corps from 1949 to 1953. He joined the Upper Darby Township Police Department upon returning to the U.S. and served his community for 35 years, retiring as captain of police. Following his career with the police department, Mr. Clay served as deputy director of emergency services in Media, Delaware County, coordinating the 911 system.
Mr. Clay was active and well respected within the community that he served. He was recognized as a Fourth Degree Knight of the Order of the Knights of Columbus.
Timothy Sorensen, Maple Farms resident, Steelers fan
Timothy Craig Sorensen, 60, passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 after a lengthy illness at Maple Farms Nursing Home, where he had resided for the past 7 1/2 years. He was surrounded by those who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy Sorensen.
He was an avid Steelers fan and never missed a game. He also loved spending time outdoors and reading. Although trapped inside a body that left him wheelchair bound, he was very courageous and never lost that gleam in his eye or that mischievous grin.
Surviving are his siblings: Jeff Sorensen, Trudi Sorensen, Lori Walsh, Steve Sorensen and Jodi Summers; his loving companion: Linda Todd; his children: Kyle Sorensen, Daniel Sorensen, Krisi Betz, Erin Sorensen and Liz Alsteens; his grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial was held at Maple Farms Oct. 23. Burial will be private at the family’s convenience.
Jeffrey Shelly, 60, Akron, worked at GS Auto Auction
Jeffrey Shelly, 60, of Akron, passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012.
He was born in Ephrata, son of Marlin S. Shelly and the late Marie W. (Witwer) Shelly. He worked for Garden Spot Auto Auction.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his step-mother: Shirley A., wife of Ryan Shelly; one sister: Marla S., wife of Stevan Brossman, of Leola; two brothers: Tony, husband of Rebbecca Shelly, of San Diego, Calif.; and Thomas, husband of Jane Shelly, of Ephrata; two nieces; and two nephews.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother: Terry R. Shelly.
Services will be private and are under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals Inc., Ephrata.
To offer condolences, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.
Jean Rissinger, Ephrata Manor, church pianist
Jean L. Rissinger, 90, formerly of Mt. Aetna, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 at Ephrata Manor, Ephrata.
She was the widow of the Rev. Thomas F. Rissinger who died Sept. 4, 1994. Born in Harrisburg Aug. 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Dola V. (Snyder) Christian.
She was a 1940 graduate of Treverton High School. A member of St. John’s Church, Mt. Aetna, she had been the organist at her husband’s churches including St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Gowen City; and pianist at Christ United Church of Christ, Helfenstein; Trinity United Church of Christ, Treverton; and St. John’s Church, Mt. Aetna. She was also a member of the Women of St. John’s Church, Mt. Aetna and the Blue Mountain 50 Plus Club of Bethel.
She is survived by a son: Randal T., husband of Sally Rissinger, of Manheim; grandchildren: Troy husband of Robyn Rissinger, of Rothsville; Sherri Longstaff, of Ocean City, N.J.; step-grandson: Brian A. Young, of Elizabethtown; great-grandchildren: Matthew, Emma and Isaac Rissinger and Travis, Garret, and Stone Longstaff; and step-great-grandchildren: Amber R. and Autumn R. Young.
She was preceded in death by a brother: Kenneth E. Brubaker in 1982.
Andrew R. Moyer Jr., infant
Andrew Ray Moyer Jr., infant son of Andrew Moyer and Brianna Michael of Columbia, passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents: Robert and Lisa (Gehman) Moyer, of Stevens; maternal grandparents: Mary Jane Lefever and William Long, of Lancaster; maternal grandfather: Scott Michael, of Lancaster; maternal great-grandfather: Clarence Nelson Lefever, of Columbia; paternal great- grandmother: Mary C. Moyer, of Reading.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmothers: Kathryn Lefever and Judy McCardle.
Memorial contributions in Andrew’s memory may be made to the Reamstown Church of God Building Fund, 400 Pfautz Hill Road, Stevens, PA 17578.
Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are being made by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
Norman Martin, 91, 105 great-grandchildren
Norman W. Martin, 91, of Richland, formerly of Myerstown, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 in the Lebanon Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was the husband of Frances Martin Martin of Richland. He was born Nov. 14, 1920 in Ephrata Township, son of the late John W. and Mary B. Weaver Martin.
He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by children: Raymond M., husband of Thelma Martin, of Myerstown; Lloyd M., husband of Mabel Martin, of Myerstown; Leon M., husband of Grace Martin, of New York; Harold M., husband of Joyce Martin, of Lititz; Miriam M., wife of Paul Gehman, of New York; Norman M. Martin Jr., of Richland; Grace Ann, wife of Harold Zimmerman, of Myerstown; Irvin M., husband of Kathryn Martin, of Alabama; 32 grandchildren; 105 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brothers: Noah, Henry, Mahlon, Isaac, Benjamin, John and Allen Martin; and sisters: Lizzie Nolt and Katie Martin.
Funeral service was held Oct. 29 in the Fairview Mennonite Church, Myerstown. Interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers. The Clauser Funeral Home handled the arrangements. For more information, visit clauserfh.com.
Henry Kromer, 62, Vertex warehouse supervisor
Henry E. Kromer, 62, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster.
He was born in Ephrata to Elnora (Keath) Bowman Kromer, of Denver, and the late Elmer Henry Kromer. Henry was the husband of Wanda L. (Willwerth) Kromer, of Ephrata, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.
Henry was a member of the Worship Center, Lancaster. He especially loved his family. Henry worked as a warehouse supervisor for Vertex Mechanical of Stevens until August of this year.
In addition to his wife and mother, Henry is survived by two daughters: Sara Grubb, of Clarksville, Tenn.; and Rebecca Kromer, at home; two granddaughters: Brynn and Abby; and a brother: Elmer H., husband of Linda L. (Laudermilch) Kromer, of Ephrata.
A funeral service was held Oct. 28 at the Worship Center, Lancaster, with Pastor Sam Smucker officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in Henry’s memory may be made to the Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.
Arrangements are being made by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
Barry Kilhefner Sr., mechanic, Ephrata midget football coach
Barry Kilhefner Sr., 72, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012.
He was born in Ephrata to the late Charles and Ellen (Martin) Kilhefner and was the husband of Sharon (Griesemer) Kilhefner.
During his working years, Barry was employed at Grace Mines, Morgantown, worked as a mechanic for Bud Hunt Motors and retired from LTI. He was an Ephrata midget football coach and played semi-pro football for the Mohawks. He was a member of the Akron Hunting Camp and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed by his pets, Baxter and Coco.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Barry Lee Kilhefner Jr., of Ephrata; Bradley Cee Kilhefner, companion of Roberta Getz, of Ephrata; a stepdaughter: Amy, wife of Mike Stanford, of Hanover; and two grandsons: Chase and Hunter Kilhefner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife: Joan Elaine Kilhefner; and a son: Brian Dee Kilhefner.
A visitation was held October 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, N. Seventh and Fulton Sts., Akron, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. with Pastor Leslie Cool officiating. Interment was private at the convenience of the family.
Mabel Hurst, 92, Ephrata
Mabel H. (Zimmerman) Hurst, 92, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 at her home.
She was born in East Earl to the late Aaron and Mary E. (Horning) Zimmerman and was the wife of Noah Hurst, with whom she would have shared 70 years of marriage Oct. 29.
Mabel was a member of Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
In addition to her husband, Mabel is survived by five children: Mary, wife of Willis Wenger, of Womelsdorf; Miriam, wife of Leroy Martin, of Lebanon; Noah Jr., husband of Mildred (Zimmerman) Hurst, of Lititz; Irene, wife of Irvin High, of Myerstown; and Elvin, husband of Carol (Haller) Hurst, of Lititz; 25 grandchildren; 112 great- grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law: Lloyd Martin, husband of the late Ruth (Hurst), of Lebanon.
Mabel was preceded in death by a daughter: Ruth Martin; three great-grandchildren; brother: Samuel Zimmerman; and sister: Anna Martin.
A viewing will be held Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. from Midway Mennonite Reception Center, with further services held at 9:30 a.m. from Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, Penn Valley Road, Lititz, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Mabel Hurst, 92, Ephrata
Mabel H. (Zimmerman) Hurst, 92, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 at her home.
She was born in East Earl to the late Aaron and Mary E. (Horning) Zimmerman and was the wife of Noah Hurst, with whom she would have shared 70 years of marriage Oct. 29.
Mabel was a member of Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
In addition to her husband, Mabel is survived by five children: Mary, wife of Willis Wenger, of Womelsdorf; Miriam, wife of Leroy Martin, of Lebanon; Noah Jr., husband of Mildred (Zimmerman) Hurst, of Lititz; Irene, wife of Irvin High, of Myerstown; and Elvin, husband of Carol (Haller) Hurst, of Lititz; 25 grandchildren; 112 great- grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law: Lloyd Martin, husband of the late Ruth (Hurst), of Lebanon.
Mabel was preceded in death by a daughter: Ruth Martin; three great-grandchildren; brother: Samuel Zimmerman; and sister: Anna Martin.
A viewing will be held Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. from Midway Mennonite Reception Center, with further services held at 9:30 a.m. from Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, Penn Valley Road, Lititz, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Rev. Adam Hornberger, 77, pastor and teacher
Rev. Adam S. Hornberger, 77, of Ephrata, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at his home.
He was the husband of Mary L. Thumma Hornberger. Born in Schoeneck Nov. 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Christian and Viola Sweigart Hornberger.
Adam was a pastor at various churches and also taught in public and private schools. He attended the Lebanon God’s Missionary Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons: Wesley E., husband of Marlene Hornberger, of Myerstown; and Paul D., husband of Lynnette Hornberger, of Eastview, Ky.; daughters: E. Pennyann Hornberger, of Killbuck, Ohio; and Julanna R., wife of Michael Snyder, of Lebanon; sisters: Mildred Whitekettle, of Denver; Edna Rupp, of Denver; Pearl Redcay, of Stevens; and Louella Enck, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his first wife: Alice-Ruth Davis Hornberger; two grandchildren; and his brother: Raymond Hornberger.
Funeral services were held October 31 at the Lebanon God’s Missionary Church. Interment was held at the Hahnstown United Zion Church cemetery.
Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown, is in charge of the arrangements. For more information, visit kreamerlumfh.com.
