Stanley E. ‘Skip’ Kline, 82, Mt. Airy, started Red Rose Building Systems
Stanley "Skip" E. Kline, 82, of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Ephrata Manor.
He was born in Mt. Airy to the late Paul N. and Elsie B. (Eberly) Kline and was the husband of Myrleen (Bingeman) Kline, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage April 2, 2013.
Skip was a member of the Hopeland United Methodist Church, Lititz, where he was a former Sunday school treasurer. He was a member of the Ephrata Lodge #665 F.&A.M., Lancaster Lodge of Perfection, Reading Consistory, Mt. Airy Fire Company and Mt. Airy Hunting Camp. During his working years, Skip was as a self-employed plasterer, worked for the former Wickes Lumber, started the Red Rose Building Systems and most recently enjoyed working at Horst Auctions with his grandchildren. Skip enjoyed family time at the beach.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children: Richard S. Kline, companion of Ann Tribioli of Lititz; Rhonda S., wife of Gary Pike of Ephrata; Roger S., husband of Lynne (Grill) Kline of Ephrata; Renee S., wife of Tim Horst of Lititz; seven grandchildren; Major Michelle Kline, Ph.D.; Chivonne Weaver; Brent, Matt and Derek Horst; Laura Kline and Brandon Pike; one great-granddaughter: CharLee Weaver; and a sister: Lucille Dinger.
Dr. Richard Keiper, 97, WWII vet, chiropractor
Dr. Richard Jacob Keiper, 97, devoted husband of Helen Hernley Keiper, went home to be with his loving Lord Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster.
He was born in Ephrata Feb. 14, 1916 to the late Alvin Wesley Keiper and Mary Oberholtzer Fahnestock Keiper. He graduated from Ephrata High School, Lebanon Valley College and Palmer College of Chiropractic.
He was a United States Army Veteran of WW II.
Dr. Keiper began his chiropractic practice in 1938 at 26 E. High St., Elizabethtown, which he continued for 63 years.
He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce and the Chiropractic Society of Lancaster County.
He was the widower of Sara M. (Achenbach) Keiper.
He is the beloved father of: Lisa Jo, wife of James Funk; and Richard Jay Keiper. He is the adored grandfather of: Jim Funk and wife Dawn; Jeff Funk and wife Kristen; Amanda and Thad Jackson; and Ashley and Jeb Malcolm and the treasured great-grandfather of: Collin, Sarah and Ewan Funk.
Joyce (Rhen) Grosh, watch co. employee, prof. organist
Joyce (Rhen) Grosh, 83, a resident of Moravian Manor and formerly of Ephrata, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 from pulmonary fibrosis as a result of interstitial pneumonia which she contracted on vacation in 2001.
Born in Lititz to the late Richard H. and Minerva "Laura" (Smith) Rhen, Joyce is survived by her loving husband, William Kilgore Grosh, M.D., to whom she was married
almost 61 years.
A 1947 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Joyce attended Lancaster Business College and was employed in the personnel department of the Hamilton Watch Company. After Bill and Joyce were married
at the First Reformed Church of Lancaster and at the beginning of Bill’s third year in medical school, Joyce and Bill lived in Philadelphia where Joyce was responsible for interviewing and hiring women for the Home Insurance Company.
Joyce’s lifelong love of music began in third grade when she studied piano and eventually the clarinet in high school and later played the electronic organ professionally. In her later years, Joyce shared her talent playing the organ at Lancashire Hall for 12 years. Having been taught the classics, Joyce learned to play popular music from Bob Stetler and Charles Buckwalter (a popular Lancaster band leader). Joyce and Bill also enjoyed their travels, visiting 46 different states and 41 countries.Jesse D. Roberts, Ephrata EMT, Warwick graduate
Jesse D. Roberts, Jr. of Lititz, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
Born in Pottstown, he is the son of Emma Sheeler Roberts, Lititz, and the late Jesse D. Roberts, Sr. He is the husband of Jaime Zerr Roberts.
A graduate of Warwick High School, Jesse worked as an Ephrata EMT.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his children: Michael Roberts of Arizona; Carla Roberts of Oklahoma; Olivia Roberts of Landisville; stepchildren: Elizabeth Clay of Reading; Grace Clay of Reading; two grandchildren; a sister: Cathy, wife of Philip Davidson of Lititz; brothers: Ronald, husband of Chris of Lebanon; Donald, husband of Marilyn, Lititz; and Dale, husband of Charity of Delaware.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. To send online condolences, please visit richardheiseyfuneralhome.com.
Russell Eugene Weachter, High Steel retiree, athlete
Russell "Russ" Eugene Weachter, 73, of Akron, went peacefully to his final home Friday, May 31 surrounded by his family.
He was under hospice care when he lost the battle with heart disease and diabetes.
Born in Rothsville, he was the son of the late Howard S. and Gladys Ehrhart Weachter. He was married
to Phyllis Marie (Foltz) Weachter in April of 1960 at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Rothsville. They were married
53 years.
Russell was a retired crane operator, employed 25 years at High Steel Structures, Inc., Lancaster. He received a service award in 1999. Prior to that, he worked at the former Miller Hess Shoe Company for 25 years. Russell was a member of the United Methodist Community Church of Oregon. He played slow-pitch baseball with various teams in Ephrata and Lititz and played against the famous King and His Court. He went to state championship at Williamsport with Hilltop Inn, Ephrata. He also played basketball in Ephrata and Lititz, playing against the Harlem Magicians. He was also a pitcher for High Steel slow-pitch.
Kathryn Z. Styer, 93, Brownstown resident
Kathryn Z. Styer, 93, of Brownstown, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the Reading Hospital.
She was born in West Earl to the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Burkholder.
Kathryn is survived by three children: Gerald L., husband of Marjorie Styer of Brownstown; Gary R., husband of Tammy Styer of Reinholds; Kay Y., wife of Ernest Youndt of Mohnton; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three brothers: Leon, wife of Pat Burkholder; Walter Burkholder; and Abram, husband of Jane Burkholder.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers: Jacob Burkholder Jr., Paul Burkholder, Willis Burkholder, Leroy Burkholder, Harold Burkholder and Carl Burkholder; and three sisters: Suie Bowman, Mary Herr and Edna Hoffner.
A visitation was held June 3 at the Stradling Funeral Home followed by a memorial service. Interment took place in the Metzler Mennonite cemetery.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
Gladys N. Ranck, 98, of Ephrata, was seamstress
Gladys N. Ranck, 98, of Ephrata, formerly of Honey Brook, died Monday, May 27, at Ephrata Manor.
Her husband, George L. Ranck, preceded her in death in 1983.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Elam and Deborah (Kauffman) Neuhauser.
She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany United Church of Christ, Ephrata.
Surviving are three children: Carol J., married
to Clair R. Gehman, New Holland; G. Michael Ranck, Odessa, Fla.; and William L., married
to Eugenie (Lamb) Ranck, Blacksburg, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert E. Ranck.
Her funeral will be private at the Groff-High Funeral Home with Pastor William LaSalle officiating. Interment will be in Ranck’s United Methodist cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to Ephrata Manor Benevolent Fund, 99 Bethany Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522. Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com.
Readith V. Petery, 90, Dutchmaid seamstress
Readith V. Petery, 90, of Denver, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013, at her residence.
She was born in Stevens to the late Raymond and Erla (Meisky) Showers and was the wife of the late Lester E. Petery, who died in 1999.
Readith worked as a seamstress for Dutchmaid Clothing and she also worked at Anderson Pharmacy. She was a very family-oriented lady, who especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Readith is survived by her son: Gerald E., husband of Martha J. (Wingenroth) Petery of Denver; two sisters: Betty, wife of Ralph Firestine of Stevens; and Helen: wife of Elmer Hirneisen of Ephrata; two grandchildren: Wesley, husband of Marsha Petery of Reinholds; and Lenore, wife of Patrick Horner Sr. of Harrisburg; great-grandchildren: Marissa Petery, Madison Petery, Patrick Horner, Jr. and Lianna Horner.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Showers.
Private services will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in Readith’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.
Marion F. Nagle, 61, was secretary at Elanco Chiro.
Marion F. Nagle, 61, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 after a lengthy illness.
Marion was a longtime Ephrata resident and worked as a Secretary for Elanco Chiropractic, Inc. of Ephrata.
She is survived by her son: Jack Nagle of Akron; two sisters: Dianne, wife of Robert L. Martin of East Earl; and Sandra, wife of James Grubb of Denver; one brother: Richard L. Sweigart, husband of Linda of Denver; and one step-brother: Gary Meckley, husband of Robin of Lititz.
Marion was preceded in death by her son: Kevin M. Nagle; her father: S. Harry Sweigart; step-mother: Janet Sweigart; her mother: Joanne and step-father: Robert Meckley.
Funeral services were held June 4 at Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals with the Rev. Dave Musselman officiating. Place of interment was Hammer Creek Mennonite cemetery, Lititz.
Donations in Marion’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
To offer your condolences visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.
Edith S. Leed, 86, hair stylist and seamstress
Edith S. (Schannauer) Leed, 86, of York, formerly of Denver, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013, at Wellspan Health, York Hospital ICU.
She was born in Stevens to the late Harvey and Elsie G. (Gockley) Schannauer and was the wife of the late Charles R. Leed, who died in 2009.
She was a member of Luther Memorial Church in York and a former member of Mellingers Lutheran Church in Schoeneck. Edith worked as a hairstylist in Ephrata for several years and also worked for the Rosenau Bros. Sewing Factory and Dallmyer Sewing Factory of York. She was last employed as a manager of the LP Video Store, Red Lion for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, cooking and traveling. Edith had attended the Mt. Airy one room school house as a child. She and her late husband moved to York county in 1969.
Edith is survived by her son: Gene, husband of Sharon (Bridwell) Leed of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters: Andrea L. Leed, companion of Tanya A. Harbold, of York; and Cheryl, wife of Thomas Donaldson of Amelia Island, Fla.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jacob Schannauer.
Stanley E. ‘Skip’ Kline, 82, Mt. Airy, started Red Rose Building Systems
Stanley "Skip" E. Kline, 82, of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Ephrata Manor.
He was born in Mt. Airy to the late Paul N. and Elsie B. (Eberly) Kline and was the husband of Myrleen (Bingeman) Kline, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage April 2, 2013.
Skip was a member of the Hopeland United Methodist Church, Lititz, where he was a former Sunday school treasurer. He was a member of the Ephrata Lodge #665 F.&A.M., Lancaster Lodge of Perfection, Reading Consistory, Mt. Airy Fire Company and Mt. Airy Hunting Camp. During his working years, Skip was as a self-employed plasterer, worked for the former Wickes Lumber, started the Red Rose Building Systems and most recently enjoyed working at Horst Auctions with his grandchildren. Skip enjoyed family time at the beach.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children: Richard S. Kline, companion of Ann Tribioli of Lititz; Rhonda S., wife of Gary Pike of Ephrata; Roger S., husband of Lynne (Grill) Kline of Ephrata; Renee S., wife of Tim Horst of Lititz; seven grandchildren; Major Michelle Kline, Ph.D.; Chivonne Weaver; Brent, Matt and Derek Horst; Laura Kline and Brandon Pike; one great-granddaughter: CharLee Weaver; and a sister: Lucille Dinger.
Dr. Richard Keiper, 97, WWII vet, chiropractor
Dr. Richard Jacob Keiper, 97, devoted husband of Helen Hernley Keiper, went home to be with his loving Lord Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster.
He was born in Ephrata Feb. 14, 1916 to the late Alvin Wesley Keiper and Mary Oberholtzer Fahnestock Keiper. He graduated from Ephrata High School, Lebanon Valley College and Palmer College of Chiropractic.
He was a United States Army Veteran of WW II.
Dr. Keiper began his chiropractic practice in 1938 at 26 E. High St., Elizabethtown, which he continued for 63 years.
He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce and the Chiropractic Society of Lancaster County.
He was the widower of Sara M. (Achenbach) Keiper.
He is the beloved father of: Lisa Jo, wife of James Funk; and Richard Jay Keiper. He is the adored grandfather of: Jim Funk and wife Dawn; Jeff Funk and wife Kristen; Amanda and Thad Jackson; and Ashley and Jeb Malcolm and the treasured great-grandfather of: Collin, Sarah and Ewan Funk.
