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Lester D. Merwine

WILLIAMSTOWN - Lester D. Merwine, 91, formerly of Williamstown, died Feb. 27 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.

He was born July 9, 1918 in Hegins, a son of the late Clement and Ada Kimmel Merwine.

He was a graduate of Williamstown High School.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He retired from Harrisburg Steel after 41 years of service.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Williamstown; a 56-year member of American Legion Post No. 239; and a 63-year member of VFW Post No. 6497.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Niehenkie and Carol Zerby; and a brother, Clement "Buddy" Merwine.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Kathleen "Deen" Clouser Merwine; a daughter, Janice Miller of Harrisburg; a son, Larry Merwine of Mechanicsburg; a sister, Ardys Bowerman of Hershey; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

Memorial services were held March 4 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, East and Vine Streets, Williamstown 17098.

The John R. Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens, was in charge of arrangements.

David C. McKinnon

MILLERSBURG - David C. McKinnon, 89, formerly of Millersburg, died March 1 at the Lebanon VA Hospital.

He was born in Abington, a son of the late David and Edna Buxton McKinnon.

He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran serving in the China Burma Theatre of World War II.

He was retired from David H. Lightkep Lawn and Garden.

He was a former member and custodian of Jarrettown Evangelical Congregational Church; and Jarrettown United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Theel McKinnon; and a brother, James McKinnon.

He is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Boyer of Halifax; a son, David McKinnon of Horsham; a granddaughter; a step-granddaughter; two step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services with a military honor guard and bagpipes were held March 3 at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Contributions may be made to Recreation Therapy Dept., c/o Lebanon VA, 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon 17042.

Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Millersburg, was in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.hbfuneralhomes.com

SFC (Ret.) Lloyd William Lenker, Jr.

DIXON, Mo. - SFC (Ret.) Lloyd William Lenker, Jr., 51, formerly of Millersburg, died Feb. 24 at Dixon Nursing and Rehab.

He was born March 26, 1958 in Danville, a beloved son of Lloyd and Marie Gessner Lenker, Sr.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Millersburg United Methodist Church.

He was a graduate of Millersburg Area High School.

He was a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class with 20 years of service. He was awarded several awards and commendations and served three tours in Korea. He was a Computer Aided Drafting Instructor at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

He is survived by his parents; his wife of 22 years, Kiew; a son, Christopher Lenker of Camp Hill; a sister, Marlene Lebo of Millersburg; two brothers, Michael Lenker of Millersburg and Steve Lenker of Williamstown; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services with military honors were held Feb. 27 at Memorial Chapels and Crematory, Waynesville, Mo.

(The photograph in this obituary was paid at our advertising rates.)

Sara E. Chubb

HARRISBURG - Sara E. Chubb, 89, died March 1 at her residence.

She was born in Millersburg, a daughter of the late Harry and Anna Pierce Chubb, Jr.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and Melvin Chubb.

She is survived by five brothers, Harry Chubb, Jr., Paul Chubb, and Donald Chubb, all of Millersburg, Earl Chubb of Shamokin Dam, and Charles Chubb of Harrisburg; and a sister, Marie Messersmith of Millersburg.

Services were held March 4 at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Inc., Millersburg.

Burial was at Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Millersburg.

Contributions may be made to Keystone Residences, Olde Liberty Square, 4813 Jonestown Road, Suite 211, Harrisburg 17109.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.hbfuneralhomes.com

Frances Elizabeth Smink

EASLEY, S.C. - Frances Elizabeth Smink, 72, died Feb. 28.

She was born July 25, 1937 in Lykens, a daughter of the late Isaac and Phroda Davey Studholm.

She was a graduate of Lykens High School and The Polyclinic Hospital School of Nursing, Harrisburg.

She was employed for 17 years at Polyclinic Hospital; and for eight years at The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

She was a member of the Lake and Mountain Quilters Guild, Seneca, S.C.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jay Smink; two sons, Jay Smink of Copley, Ohio and John Smink of Seneca, S.C.; two granddaughters; an aunt, Mildred Smink of Lykens; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held March 4 at the Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, S.C. and also Monday, March 8 at Twin Valley Alliance Church, Williamstown.

Burial was in Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco.

Contributions may be made to Cancer Charities Foundation, Cancer Centers of the Carolinas, 65 International Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29615.

The John R. Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens, was in charge of local arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com

Lois Catherine "Skip/Aunt Bea" Warlow Starnowsky

HUMMELSTOWN - Lois Catherine "Skip/Aunt Bea" Warlow Starnowsky, 82, died March 2 at the home of her daughter.

She was born July 7, 1927 in Williamstown, a daughter of the late William and Hazel Michaels Warlow.

She had worked for Berg Electronics, Lewisberry; and the former Olmsted Air Force Base, Swatara Twp. during World War II.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Wormleysburg.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Hannah Bopp and Emma Allrutz; and a nephew.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth Starnowsky; a daughter, Debra Shearer of Hummelstown; a son, Kenneth Starnowsky of Long Neck, Del.; two grandchildren; a brother, William "Bumper" Warlow of Williamstown; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held March 6 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Wormleysburg.

Trefz and Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., Hummelstown, was in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.trefzandbowser.com

(The photograph in this obituary was paid at our advertising rates.)

Carl R. "Cal" Matter

WILLIAMSTOWN - Carl R. "Cal" Matter, 73, died March 2 at Osteopathic Hospital.

 He was born July 16, 1936 in Gratz, a son of the late Ralph and Carrie Hoffman Matter.

He retired as a die repairman from the former AMP, Inc.

He was of the Protestant faith. 

He was a member of the Union County Sportsman Club.   

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lorraine Gerhard, Kathryn Webber and Fern Miller.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, JoAnn McAuliffe Matter; a son, David Matter of Williams-town; three daughters, Lori Shuey of Dalmatia;  Dawn Carl of Tower City and Julie Suchar of Landisville;   three brothers, Marlin of Millersburg, Russell of Gratz and Lamar of Mandata; 12 grandchildren a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held March 6 from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. Tower City.  

Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown. 

Contributions may be  made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, c/o parish office,   732  Main Street, Lykens 17048. 

To sign the online guest book, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com 

Gloria Crabb

MECHANICSBURG - Gloria Crabb died March 3 at her residence.

She was born in Lykens Twp., a daughter of the late Harry and Esther Maurer Scheib.

She was a graduate of Hubley Twp. High School.

She was a retired data analyst supervisor from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor and Industry with more than 41 years of service.

She was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Scheib of Dornsife.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Lamar Crabb; a brother, Harry Scheib of Little River, S.C.; two sisters, Bonita Campbell of Berrysburg and Carol Connor of Salford; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held March 6 at Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.

Burial was in Union Cemetery, Gratz.

James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, was in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.reedfh.com

Raymond Kneasel Zimmerman

MECHANICSBURG - Raymond Kneasel Zimmerman, 78, formerly of Annville and Lebanon, died March 2 at Holy Spirit Hospital.

 He was born Dec. 1, 1931 in Lebanon, a son of the late Harrison and Katie Kneasel Zimmerman.

He was a graduate of Lebanon High School.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, serving on the U.S.S. RICH (DDE 820).

He retired as a mail carrier from the United States Postal Service with 33 years of service.

He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW.    

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Walter Zimmerman.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Ruth Bressler Zimmerman, originally of Tower City; two sons, Stephen Zimmermanof Lebanon and Mark Zimmerman of Palmyra; two stepchildren, Sandra Eakin of New Cumberland and Alan Myer of Dillsburg; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services were held March 8 at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland.

Burial with military honors was at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Contributions may be made to the Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 311, Mechanicsburg 17055-0311 (www.helenkrause.org)

To sign the online guest book, visit www.Parthemore.com

Terry L. Snyder

DALMATIA - Terry L. Snyder, 54, died March 3 at Harrisburg Hospital.

He was born in Harrisburg, a son of Elwood and Dolores Martz Snyder of Paxton.

He was part owner of RET Associates, local building contractors.

He was a member of Trinity UCC, Dalmatia, had taught Sunday School, was a scripture reader, and past president of the Consistory. He was a former coach of many youth sports. 

He is survived by his parents; his wife, Deborah Miller Snyder; two sons, Justin Snyder of Middletown and Jesse Snyder of Harrisburg; four brothers, Randall Snyder of Dalmatia, Brian Snyder of Sanford, Fla., Steven Snyder of Enola, and Daniel Snyder of Harrisburg; three sisters, Debra Fisher of Northumberland, Karen Paul of Dalmatia, and Tama Dienelt of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held March 7 at Trinity UCC, Dalmatia.

Inurnment was in the church cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Trinity UCC, P.O. Box 10, Dalmatia 17017.

Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Millersburg, was in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.hbfuneralhomes.com

Jane "Janie" Lee McCormick

MILLERSBURG - Jane "Janie" Lee McCormick, 65, formerly of Allentown, died March 2 at her residence.

She was a graduate of Millersburg Area High School, Susquehanna University, Simon Frasier University of Vancouver, British Columbia, and Lehigh University, where she earned her Doctorate in English literature. She undertook post graduate studies at the University of Swansea in Wales. In preparation for the ministry, she studied at the Moravian Seminary.

She taught at Lehigh University, Wesleyan and Moravian Colleges and Temple Beth El.

She was a devout follower of the Wesleyan faith.

She was a member of the alumni associations of Susquehanna and Lehigh Unversities; the Association of American University Women.

She is survived by her mother, Glenna Jane Sultzbaugh of Millersburg; two brothers, Nelson McCormick II of Harrisburg and John "Mac" McCormick of Millersburg; a sister, Cynthia "Cindy" Keefer of Millersburg; two cousins; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Millersburg. Friends may call at the church 30 minutes prior to the service or following the service at the family home in Millersburg.  

A private committal service will be held at the convenience of the family. 

Contributions may be made to the animal shelter or religious entity of the donor's choice.

Auer Cremation Services of Pennsylvania, Inc., Millersburg, is in charge of arrangements.

(The photograph in this obituary was paid at our advertising rates.)

Corrine E. Shade

LYKENS - Corrine E. Shade, 73, died March 5 in Spring Glen.

She was born in Rebuck, a daughter of the late Guy and Anna Morgan Snyder.

She was employed by Alvord Polk Tool Co., Millersburg.

She was a member of Free Grace Church, Millersburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Shade. 

She is survived by her fiancé, Miles Barr of Spring Glen, two sons, Gary Snyder of Lock Haven and Jacob Shade, Jr. of Lykens; a daughter, Susan Shade of Lykens; three brothers, Robert Snyder of Trevorton, Jim Snyder of Lykens and David Snyder of Elizabethville; three sisters, Nancy Bohr of Muir, Mary Troutman of Elizabethville and Debbie Joseph of Millersburg; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday, March 11 at 10 a.m. at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc., Elizabethville. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, March 11 from 9 to 10 am. at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.hbfuneralhomes.com

William C. "Bill" Flynn

TOWER CITY - William C. "Bill" Flynn, 67, formerly of Williamstown, died March 4 at his residence.

He was born July 7, 1942 in Williamstown, a son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Frances Lynch Flynn.

He was a graduate of Williamstown Catholic High School.

He was a retired machinist from the former TRW, Harrisburg, with 40 years of service.

He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Williamstown; a life member of Liberty Hose Co. No. 1, Williamstown, where he served with the fire police; Williamstown American Legion; Knights of Columbus, Lykens; Liberty Hose Co. No. 2, Lykens; and was active in the Williamstown Borough Council for many years, where he served as council president.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Fetterhoff Flynn; a brother, Richard; and a sister, Patricia Sumners.

He is survived by a daughter, Anne Marie Dimon of Tower City; a son, William Flynn of Perry, Ga.; two grandsons; a sister, Frances Frantz; three brothers, Joseph Flynn, Edward "Ned" Flynn, and Michael Flynn, all of Williamstown; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial was held March 8 at his church.

Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Williamstown American Legion, 123 W. Market Street, Williams-town 17098; Liberty Hose Co. No. 1, Broad Streeet, Williamstown 17098; or Sacred Heart Church, c/o parish office, 732 Main Street, Lykens 17047.

Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com

Dr. Alexander Pianovich

LYKENS - Dr. Alexander Pianovich, 91, died March 4 in The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg.

 He was born Jan. 17, 1919 in Old Forge, a son of the late Archpriest Paul and Anastasia Gambal Piaovich.

He was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and attended the University of Scranton before graduating from Temple University School of Dentistry.

He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II.

He was a practicing dentist in Lykens for more than 50 years.

He was a longtime member of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Olga Klimkowsky and Helen Tellep.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Katherine Seman Pianovich; a son, Dr. Paul Pianovich of Lykens; a daughter, Susan Chominski of Elmwood Park, Ill.; a brother, Archpriest Eugene Pianovich of Archbald; and three grandchildren.

Services were held March 8 in Holy Ascension Orthodox Church.

Burial was in St. Tikhon's Orthodox Cemetery, South Canaan.

Contributions may be made to Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, 756 N. Second Street, Lykens 17048.

Ralph H. Ferree

GRATZ - Ralph H. Ferree, 85, died March 3 at his residence.

He was born Jan. 31, 1925 in Wiconisco, a son of the late John and Eva Kobel Ferree.

He worked as a coal miner and at TRW.

He was a member of Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, Pillow.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Ferree; and two sisters, Josephine Hoffman and Francis Sitlinger.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Ayers Ferree; eight daughters, Fern Ferree of Danville, Evelyn Burkey of Rodchester, Minn., Donna Watkins, Sandra Shiffer and Deb Gessner, all of Elizabethville, Faye Reed of Muir, Connie Donovan of Gratz, and Linda Ferree of Lykens; a son, Ralph Ferree, Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska; three sisters, Grace Kimmel and Gertrude Coleman, both of Millersburg, and Shirley Reed of Pillow; two brothers, Daniel Ferree of Gratz and Raymond Ferree of Herndon; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services were held March 8 at Hoffman's St. Peters U.C.C., Lykens Twp.

Burial was at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.

James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, was in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.reedfh.com

Shirley F. Lenker

MILLERSBURG - Shirley F. Lenker, 74, died March 3 at The Manor at Susquehanna Village.

She was born in Snyder County, a daughter of the late Henry and Rosa Schrawder Scholl.

She had worked for the former Playtimers; Mars Footware; and Weis Markets.

She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Millersburg.

She was preceded in death by a son, Tony Lenker; and 12 siblings.

She is survived by her husband, Clayton Lenker; two sons, Randy Lenker of Millersburg and Curtis Lenker of Halifax; a daughter, Ruby Phelan of McGuffie, Ohio; a brother, Everett Scholl; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services were held March 8 at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Inc., Millersburg.

Burial was at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.hbfuneralhomes.com

Ruth Beatrice Spengler

PALMYRA - Ruth Beatrice Spengler, 101, formerly of Tower City, died March 5 at the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra.

She was born Aug. 3, 1908 in Williamstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Roceila Miller Keene.

She was a graduate of the former Williamstown High School.

She was a homemaker and an accomplished pianist who played for the silent movies of the 1920s.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; two sisters, Eva Straub and Jenny Klinger; and a brother, Frank Keene.

She is survived by a son, Robert Spengler; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter.

Services were held March 9 from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc., Tower City.

Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Lebanon Valley Brethren home, 1200 Grubb Street, Palmyra 17078 or Hospice of Central PA, 17101 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com

Charles G. Reed

MILLERSBURG - Charles G. Reed, 90, died March 6 at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg.

He was born in Millersburg, a son of the late John and Elsie Radle Reed.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He retired from Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland.

He was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church, Millersburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Miller Reed.

He is survived by a son, Charles Reed, Jr.; a granddaughter; and a great-grandson.

Private graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made to Hebron United Methodist Church, 347 Market Street, Millersburg 17061.

Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Millersburg, is in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.hbfuneralhomes.com

Lillie A. E. Zellers

LYKENS - Lillie A. E. Zellers, 91, died March 6 at Moravian Manor, Lititz.

She was born in Wiconisco, a daughter of the late William and Estella Esterline Dietrich.

She was a graduate of the former Wiconisco High School.

She retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

She attended the First Baptist Church, Lykens; was a 50-year member of The Glen Chapter, No. 425, Order of the Eastern Star, Lykens, serving as Worthy Matron in 1956-57, served on many committees, was active at the state level in Eastern Star, having served as Grand Representative of Tennessee and held numerous committee appointments for the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania; and was a volunteer aide at Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Zellers; eight brothers, Eugene, George, William, Aaron, Eric, Robert, Holden and Harold Dietrich; and three sisters, Bessie Toxell, Edna Thompson and Carrie Usuka.

She is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline Jury of Manheim; a grandson; and three great grand-children.

Services will be held Friday, March 12 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Lykens. Music prelude begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by an Order of Eastern Star Service at 10:45 a.m. Visitation will be held as a luncheon served at Kevin's Place, Lykens, after the burial.

Burial will be in Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco.

Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 700 Main Street, Lykens 17048 or Hospice of  Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster 17604-4125.

The Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, is in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.buchfuneral.com

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