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PA. SUNDAY NEWS, LANCASTER, PA. JANUARY 15, 2012 B3 OBITUARIES ON OTHER PAGES B2 OBITUARIES B4 A. DEATHS REPORTED Barker, Alvin H. 81, of 2729 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street.

January 13, 2012. Bean Funeral Home, 610-376-1120 Bledsoe, Richard C. Sr. 77, husband of Paulette (Long) Bledsoe, of Leola. January 10, 2012.

Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 394 4097 Consylman, Ruth A. 98, of Lancaster. January 14, 2012. Andrew T.

Scheid Funeral Home, 872-2266 Good, Charles E. 94, of Landis Homes, January 14, 2012. Bachman Funeral Home, 687-7644 Hallgren, Mary D. 83, of Mount Joy. January 13, 2012.

Sheetz Funeral Home, 653-5441 Harris, George 64, of Lititz. January 14, 2012. Gundel Funeral Home, 393-1776 Hildesheim, Roberta E. 67, of York. January 10, 2012.

John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 792-3239 Hirneisen, Carl 78, husband of Verla Hirneisen, of Sun City Center, FL. January 7, 2012. Jones, Jean L. (Gantt) 92, of Bronx, NY.

January 5, 2012. Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, 397-8298 Magnusson, Alan B. 91, of the Mennonite Home, Lancaster. January 14, 2012.

Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 394- 4097 Miller, Mae F. 90, of Ephrata. January 12, 2012. Paul L.

Gravenor Home for Funerals, 733-6181 Morant, Willie 94, husband of Bertha Morant. December 22, 2011. Andrew 1 T. Scheid Funeral Home, 397-8298 Rineer, Nancy L. (Mowrer) 87, of Strasburg.

January 14, 2012. Reynolds Funeral Cremation Services, 786-3272 Rutt, Charles Edward Sr. Husband of Linda Brantley Rutt, of Durham, NC. January 13, 2012. Clements Funeral Service, 919- 286-1224 Seibert, Elizabeth G.

70, of Talmage. January 13, 2012. Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, 397-8298 Stoner, Joyce L. (Eckinger) 73, wife of Robert D.

Stoner, of Millersville. January 12, 2012. Gundel Funeral Home, 393- 1776 Summers, Ralph G. 91, of Manheim. January 13, 2012.

Buch Funeral Home, 665-4341 Walker, Betty Jane 84, of Lancaster. January 13, 2012. The Groffs Family Funeral Cremation Services, 394-5300 Wittensoldner, Catherine M. 95, of Lancaster. January 13, 2012.

Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home Crematory, 560-5100 No Obituary appears SERVICES TODAY Beatman, Kristie Anne Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W. Chestnut Lancaster, 3 PM. The Groffs Family Funeral Cremation Services, Inc.

Offer your condolences and sign the guest book at LancasterOnline.com. Keyword: obits Roberta E. Hildesheim Dover Roberta E. (Neidig) Hildesheim, 67, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at her residence. She was the wife of the late James Hildesheim.

They were married for 46 years. Roberta was born in Philadelphia, on April 4, 1944. She was the daughter of Elizabeth E. (Duckinfield) Neidig and the late William F. Neidig.

Mrs. Hildesheim was a member of the York Bible Church and a former member of Calvary Bible Church, Mount Joy. She was the church secretary for York Bible Church and the founder of the widows group at the church. There will be no viewing. The family will host a memo rial service beginning at 2 PM, Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Susan P.

Byrnes Health Education Center, 515 S. George York, with the Rev. Dr. David E. Sutter officiating.

A time of visitation with the family will be from 1- 2 PM at the Susan Byrnes Burial will be private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Roberta is survived by three daughters, Ruth E. Rooff, wife of Brian, of Cornwall; Deborah A. Shoemaker, wife of Chris, of Elizabethtown; and Lois M. Prusasky, wife of Joseph, of York; four grandchildren, Brooke E.

Ruth, Seth J. Shoemaker, Paige E. Shoemaker, and Rachel E. Rooff; four brothers, Ronald, Junior, Edward, and Craig; three sisters, Elane, Maryellen and Cheri; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the widow or tract funds, York Bible Church, PO Box 7547, York, PA, 17404.

Roberta was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed. Arrangements are by the John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2114 W. Market York.

KefferFh.com Jean Louise Gantt Jones Jean L. (Gantt) Jones, 92, of Bronx, NY, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on January 5, 2012. She was the wife of the late Eugene Jones. Born October 23, 1919 in Lancaster, she the jah was som) late the and Gantt. Ruth William daughter (Fol- Eli- of Jean attended the public schools.

in Lancaster. She formerly worked as an airplane cleaner and also did volunteer work when she resided in Philadelphia, PA during World War II. Throughout her life, Jean enjoyed socializing with her friends, Humphrey Bogart movies, and dogs. Surviving are her five children: Greg Jones (Diane) of Richmond, VA, Karen Jackson (John) of Greer, SC, Nora Jones of Bronx, NY, Michele Rolle (Howard) of Richmond, VA, and Todd Jones of Manhattan, NY. She had 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Also surviving are a sister, Hazel Gantt of Lancaster and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for Jean will be held at Bethel' A.M.E. Church, 450 E. Strawberry Lancaster, PA on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 10AM with Rev. Edward M.

Bailey officiating. Private interment will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. To submit an on-line condolence visit: www.scheidfuneralhome.com Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home 717-872-2266 397-8298 Betty Jane Walker Betty Jane Walker, 84, of Lancaster died at Lancaster General Hospital Friday morning, January 13, 2012. Born in Fairfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Pearl Kauffman.

She was married for 59 years to her husband, Gene T. Walker, who preceded her in death last August. She received her nurses training at Lancaster General Hospital and worked as a Registered Nurse for both Lancaster General and Gettysburg Hospitals. Betty was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and loved spending time with her grandchildren, shopping and going to shows. Betty Jane is survived by her sons, John Walker of Dillsburg, PA and James A.

husband of Gayle Walker of E. Berlin, PA. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Cale and Chase of Dillsburg and Jaimie Walker of Littlestown, PA. Family and friends are invited to Betty's Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke Street, Lancaster on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

The family will greet friends at the Church from 10:30 a.m. until time of her Service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 799 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in Betty's name to The Visiting Nurses Association, 354 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 or Meals on Wheels, 1085 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.

Online condolences may be posted on our Web site: www.thegroffs.com The Groffs Family Funeral Cremation Services, Inc. 528 West Orange Street Lancaster, PA 17603 717-394-5300 Alvin H. Barker Alvin H. Barker, 81, of 2729 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, Lancaster County, passed away January 13th, 2012. He was the husband of Esther M.

(Habecker) Barker who died March 30, 2010. Born in' Avon, Lebanon County, he was a son of the late Albert E. and Nora V. (Kline) Barker. Mr.

Barker was an inside sales and purchasing agent for Brown Engineering in Reading for 23 years retiring in October of 2003. He was a 1948 Graduate of the former Heidelberg Twp. High School, Berks County and was a 19 year Air Force Veteran. Surviving are two daughters: Sharon (Barker), wife of Walter Gable, Lancaster, and Kathryn (Barker), wife of Clyde Diffendall, East Petersburg, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two sisters, one brother, one granddaughter and 2 great grandchildren.

Services from Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, Wednesday at 12 noon, Rev. Ron A. Bohannon officiating. Friends may call Wednesday 11 am to 12 noon. Burial will be in St.

Jacob's Kimmerlings Church Cemetery, North Lebanon Twp. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Avenue, Laureldale, PA 19605. IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAY HOSTETTER Happy Birthday, Dad! Thinking of you today and every day. We love you and miss you! Your family Edna W. Lutz Edna W.

Lutz, 84, of Mount Joy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the home of her daughter, Joyce. Her husband, John Henry Lutz, died in 1985. A homemaker and lifelong resident of Mount Joy, Edna also helped her late husband with the former Zone 7 dispatch center for fire and ambulance for many years. She was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church. An avid reader, Edna loved to watch birds and enjoyed taking trips to the family cabins in Perry and Snyder Counties.

Her family, whom she prayed for faithfully, meant everything to her, and she especially enjoyed the times with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born in Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late Phares and Nora Cassel Wenger. Edna will be dearly missed by her daughter, Joyce (Kenneth) Swarr of Lititz, and two sons, Ronald and Bob, both of Mount Joy; three grandchildren, Lonnie (Carrie) Swarr, Shawn (Katrina) Swarr, and Joshua (Leanne) Swarr, and nine great grandchildren. Four sisters, Eleanor Myers, Pauline Franck, Ruth Breneman, and Betty Charles and two brothers, Phares and John Wenger, family would like to thank the preceded her in death. Edna's staff and nurses of Hospice of Lancaster County for the excellent care their mother received during her illness.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral for Edna at Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Mount Joy on Monday, January 6,2011 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mervin Charles officiating. There will no public viewing; however, Edna's family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Church. Interment is private in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery, Mount Joy.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Abundant Living Ministries, 541 W. 28th Division Lititz, PA 17543 or to the Salvation Army, 131 S. Queen Lancaster, PA 17603. Online condolences to: www.sheetzfuneralhome.com Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Joy Carl Hirneisen Carl Hirneisen, beloved husband of Verla for 55 years, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2012.

He was in his 79th year. a served four years in the US Air Force and worked at Schick Electric and Yellow Freight Systems in. Lancaster. He moved to Sun City Center, FL in 2001. He is survived by his wife and children, Carla Texter, Brad Hirneisen; Stepchildren, Judith Krantz, Veryl Ed Geltz; 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held at 3 PM on January 28, 2012 at Sun City Christian Center Church, 17566 Highway 301 South, Wimauma, FL 33598. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to Sun City Christian Center Church. Jean Huntzinger Wesley Jean Huntzinger Wesley passed to the waiting arms of her eternal savior on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 under the tender and loving care of Hospice of Lancaster County. Jean was born October 23, 1923 in Maytown, the eldest daughter of the late Joseph W. and Susan Homsher Huntzinger.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, H. Carlton Wesley; siblings, Robert Huntzinger and Mary MacMaster; her beloved son, Scott Lowery; and son-in-law, Jack C. Cooke, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Cooke Krackow, wife of Arnie, and grandsons, Eric Shellenberger and Jack C. Cooke III, husband of Addie Zimmerman, all of Lancaster.

Also surviving are nieces, Carole Grimes of Hanover, Elizabeth (Susie) MacMaster of Fredericksburg, VA; and grandson, Scott Leidy of Hanover. Jean had also come to be loved as "Grandma Jean" by stepgranddaughters, Cassie, Claire, Becca and Stasia Krackow, along with her five step-grandsons and their families. Her favorite pastime as a child was setting up her "classroom" and playing teacher, a dream which was fulfilled in her adult life. Jean graduated from Donegal High School, Millersville State Teachers College, and later received her Masters degree from Millersville University. She was a highly respected and much-loved first grade teacher for nearly 38 years at Brecht Elementary School in Manheim Twp.

School District, positively touching the lives of thousands of children over years. She loved traveling the world, her favorite destination having been also her trip Australia. Jean enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and was an avid reader. She was a loyal, loving, and generous friend, mother and grandmother. We will miss her.

A celebration of Jean's life will be held at Lancaster Moravian Church, 1460 Eden Road, Lancaster, on Saturday, January 21, 2012 with visitation beginning at 3 p.m., followed by the service and light supper at 4 p.m. Rev. Dean Easton will officiate. Interment will be private, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean's memory may be made to Lancaster Moravian Church or to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

Online condolences to: www.sheetzfuneralhome.com Sheetz Funeral Inc. Mount Joy Obituary notices are provided as an advertising service by the Classified Advertising department of Lancaster Newspapers. Deaths Reported and Obituaries may be placed by first calling the Obituary Coordinator at 295-7875, then submitting the written notice either by e-mail or by fax (717-291- 8728), Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. "The advertising department publishes obituaries provided by funeral homes or crematoria, based on information provided to them by families.

It does not accept obituaries from individuals. Obituaries and related materials, submitted to Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. may be edited for style, policy or legal reasons, and they become the property of Lancaster Newspapers Inc. CARING. TRUSTING.

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Lancaster, PA 717-394-4097 www.KASnyderFuneralHome.com E. Mark C. DeBord, Supv. Branch Incation- Richard N. Sheet? Funeral Home ON SITE 2024 Marietta Ave.

Lancaster, PA 6329 Crematory Randy F. Stolztus Supe SINCE 199. Alan B. Magnusson Alan B. Magnusson, 91, died on January 14th at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster.

He was the husband of the late Marjorie (Finley) Magnusson. They observed their 62nd anniversary in July 2011. Alan was born on a farm i in Henning, Minnesota, June 13, 1920, the son of the late Axel T. and Elna (Johanson) Magnusson. When he was in high school, the family moved to southern California.

He graduated from Excelsior High School in Norwalk, California and College in Whittier, California. He obtained a Master's degree in organic chemistry from the University of Southern California. After some additional graduate work at Purdue University, he returned to California where he was employed as a research chemist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. There he worked on development of polymeric binders for solid propellant rockets. In 1961 he joined Armstrong and moved to Lancaster with his family.

He worked in chemical research in the area of polymeric coatings for flooring products. He was the author or co-author of a number of papers and patents. Alan enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, camping, and gardening. He also liked to read, work on crossword puzzles, and research family genealogy. He and his wife traveled extensively both in this country and abroad.

They particularly enjoyed spending time at their cabin in Maine. He was a member First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, the North Museum, The Lancaster Historical Society, and the Lancaster County Conservancy. He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Magnusson of Ellicott City, Maryland, a son, Bruce Magnusson of Walla Walla, Washington, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie, by an infant son David, three brothers and two sisters. leibnex- on anu12 at atu- 8, Lanshe the C.

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Interment will be private in the Memorial Garden of First Presbyterian Church. Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to The Lancaster Conservancy, 113 S. West End Lancaster, PA, 17604. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit: KaSnyderFuneralHome.com Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home (717) 394-4097 150 Green Hill United Methodist Church, Safe Harbor, PA.

1 Cemetery Plot for sale. $500 OBO. 717-344-2275. IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE AS WHITEMAN -March 12, 1941 Jan 15, 2011 Lucky, my sweet man, God saw you getting tired, The cure was not to he. He wrapped you in His loving arms, And whispered, "Come to You suffered much in silence, Your spirit did not hend.

You faced your pain with courage, Until the very end. You tried so hard to stay with us, Your fight was not in vain. God took you to His loving Home. and freed you from your pain. A golden heart stopped heating, Two working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST. I will always love Your Angel.