Rodney Lee Shober, 59, of Inman, Kansas, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

Rod was born on April 29, 1955, in Ephrata, the son of Clifford Lee and Jean Marion (Dunkelberger) Shober. He was united in marriage to Jan Marie Mantz on Dec. 7, 1982, in Roxbury, Kansas.

He attended Hutchinson Community College. He was formerly a production planner for American Maplan, McPherson. Rod served in the United States Navy for six years. Rod was a member of Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church.

Survivors include his wife: Jan of the home; sons: Jason Shober (Val) of Inman, Kansas, Josh Shober (Leslie) of McPherson, Kansas, and Joe Shober of Inman, Kansas; mother, Jean Shober of McPherson, Kansas; brother: Rick Shober (Brenda) of McPherson, Kansas; sisters: Lynnie Bupp (Terry) of Roxbury, Kansas, Val Morris (Steve) of Manheim, Pam Kerns (Mel) of McPherson, Kansas, Marg Reider (Bob) of Denver, and Teena Haake (Keenan) of McPherson, Kansas; and five grandchildren: Kennedy, Nathan, Kayla, Sammy, and Sloan.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A Celebration of Life Dedication will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Reamstown Community Center, 23 E. Church St., Reamstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Rod Shober Memorial Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at stockhamfamily.com. Arrangements by Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson, Kansas.

Edith C. Firestine, 87, of Denver, formerly of Womelsdorf, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Denver Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Charming Forge to the late Harvey and Vertie Firestine.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf and had worked at the F & M Hat Co. for many years.

Edith is survived by a brother: Ralph N., husband of Betty Firestine of Stevens; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three sisters: Margaret Johns, Josephine Kiphorn, and Pearl Martin; and companion: Earl Lausch.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place in the Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions in Edith’s memory may be made to Hospice and 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.

A memorial service for Nathan Blake Nixdorf, 30, Ephrata, will be held Sunday June 22 at 2 p.m. at Akron Church of the Brethren, 613 Main St., Akron. Please omit flowers. Online condolences may be offered at scheidfuneralhome.com.

Dale D. Keifer, 77, of Dover, died June 10 at his home. Dale had been employed by Shaffer’s Eggs and Gerhart Brothers, both in Ephrata. He enjoyed playing cards weekly, bowling, and hunting.

Miriam K. Kemp, 88, formerly of Manchester, died June 13 at Pleasant View Retirement Community in Manheim. She was a homemaker most of her life and, prior to the birth of her children, had worked for RCA. She enjoyed attending Grace Brethren Church, where she was a member, as well as singing hymns. Her sisters, Lois Eaby, and her husband Lloyd, and Gloria Nauman, and her husband Wilbur, live in Ephrata.

Clarence H. Risser, 88, of Lititz, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Richland Christian Home, Lebanon County. He was the husband of Marian (High) Risser with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Clarence was a member of Erb Mennonite Church, Lititz. He also volunteered at the Ephrata Re-Uzit Shop. His son, Clarence, Jr., husband of Denise (Burkholder) Risser, lives in Denver.

Pearl S. Weaver, 89, of Mount Joy, passed away June 16 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lititz, she was a homemaker and enjoyed Southern Gospel Music and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pearl was a member of the Community Bible Church, Marietta since 1959. Her daughter, Barbara J. Angert (Thomas), lives in Ephrata.

Charles F. Weigand, Jr., 91, passed away June 6 at Landis Homes. He was a homebuilder for over 40 years. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He enjoyed fishing and boating and was a member of Ebenezer Evangelical Congregational Church in Brownstown. Surviving are two daughters: Nancy Shirk and Barbara Hostetter.

Catherine M. Boyer, 96, formerly of Reading, died June 16, 2014, in Denver Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Stevens, Lancaster County.

Born in Seyfert, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late George and Clara (Boyer) Boyer.

Catherine worked at the former Ludens Candy, Reading.

Surviving are nieces nephews.

Private arrangements were preplanned through Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Reamstown. To leave the family online condolences, visit goodfuneral.com.

Vera W. Zimmerman, 85, of Stevens, died on Friday, June 13, 2014, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, as a result of a fall at home. Vera was a great mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed.

She was born in Brecknock Twp. to the late Harvey B. and Lydia B. (Weaver) Eberly and was the wife of the late Eli B. Zimmerman.

Vera was a member of Springville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, Ephrata. She had volunteered at Ephrata Re-Uzit store for many years.

Vera is survived by two sons: Harvey E. (Grace) Martin of Orrstown, Luke E. (Sandra) Martin of Lititz; five daughters: Arlene E. (Lawrence M.) Martin of McClure, Erma E. (Noah Jr.) Weaver of Manheim, Marian E. (Harold) Musser of Lititz, Grace E. (Marvin) Zeiset of Manheim, Anita (Glen E.) Martin of Stevens; a daughter in law: Kaye Martin of Lewistown; three stepsons: Luke Ray (Arlene) Zimmerman of Ephrata, Paul (Judith) Zimmerman of Snover, Mich., Eli (Geraldine) Zimmerman of Omaha, Neb.; four stepdaughters: Lena Mae (Donald) Burkholder of Stevens, Mary Weber of Reinholds, Ruth Ann (Marvin) Weaver of Selinsgrove, Marian (James) Oberholtzer of Ephrata; 37 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; 35 step grandchildren; 135 step great-grandchildren; 28 step great great grandchildren; three brothers: Amos W. Eberly, Mahlon W. Eberly, David M. Eberly; two sisters: Anna (Paul) Horning and Elva (Raymond) Martin.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband: Aaron O. Martin; son: Glenn Martin; two brothers: Levi Eberly, Alvin Eberly; a sister: Ruth Hurst; one grandson; and one great-grandson.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Rd., Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Springville Mennonite Church, 580 Springville Rd., Ephrata, with Bishop Melvin Martin and Ministers Walter Zimmerman, Wilmer Martin and Walter Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

Irvin Graybill, Jr., 82, of Stevens, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014, at Brethren Village, with his family at his side.

He was born in Stevens to the late Irvin Graybill, Sr. and the late Mazie (Hertzog) Graybill and was the husband of the late Grace S. (Summy) Graybill, who died in 2013.

He was a member of the Mohler Church of the Brethren, Ephrata, where he served as a deacon at the church and was on the Mohler’s Cemetery board. A graduate of East Cocalico High School Class of 1949, he enjoyed woodworking, golfing, hunting, and traveling. He was an avid hockey player in his younger days and an avid golfer up until his death, and was active in various civic organizations. Irvin was known for his sense of humor.

Irvin was a retired dairy farmer, part owner of the Triple G Farm Market, and was also a partner in the Foxchase Golf Club.

Irvin is survived by a daughter: Susan, wife of Mark Dykema of Stevens; a son: Douglas, husband of Kris Graybill of Stevens; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and two brothers: Harold, husband of Arlene Graybill of Denver, and Arthur, husband of MaryBelle Graybill of Stevens.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son: Michael Graybill; and two brothers: Donald and Carl Graybill.

Services were held June 13 at the Mohler’s Church of the Brethren, Ephrata, with Pastor Carl Brubaker officiating. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Irvin’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.

Larry E. “Shakey” Kreider, 67, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully June 19, 2014, at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy with his loving family by his side. He had been fighting a short, but valiant battle against cancer.

He was born in Lancaster, on Nov. 24, 1946, to the late John and Harriet (McComsey) Kreider and later lived in Lititz before settling in Ephrata to start a family. In addition to serving his country in the U.S. Navy, he spent 35 years working at Case (Sperry) New Holland before retiring in 2005.

He was an avid Cowboys football fan, he loved riding his motorcycle and collecting all the latest electronic gadgets, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He was the beloved father of Duane Kreider of Ephrata and Denise (Kreider), wife of Abiodun Okuwa of Lititz. In addition to his children, he is survived by his brother: Barry, husband of Darlene Kreider of Ephrata, and four grandchildren.

Services were held June 24 from Stradling Funeral Home, Ephrata. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery, with military honors accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions in Larry’s memory may be made to the Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

Paul B. Snyder, 82, of Ephrata, passed away from ALS Tuesday, June 17, 2014, from at the Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was born in Mt. Airy to the late Frank and Sally (Brubaker) Snyder and was the husband of Verna (Fry) Snyder.

Paul was a member of Mellinger’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was an auctioneer at New Holland Sales Stables for 62 years and Leola Produce Auction for 10 years. As an auctioneer he conducted sales with his father Frank Snyder (Frank and Paul Snyder) and his son Michael (Snyder’s Auction Service). He also helped other auctioneers in sales in the states of Pa., N.J., Calif., Ky. and Va. He specialized in sales of livestock, farm machinery, milk bottles and real estate. Paul was a member of the Ephrata Blue Lodge #665 F. & A.M., Tall Cedars and Rajah Shrine.

In addition to is wife, Paul is survived by a daughter: Christine Remlinger, wife of Merv Hill of Ephrata; a son: Michael, husband of Renea (Harnish) Snyder of Lancaster; three grandchildren: Meagan Sotirokos, Connor and Paige Snyder; a brother: Franklin Snyder of Ephrata; two sisters: Sara Burkholder of Elizabethtown and Nancy Shaffer of Ephrata.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step brother: Earl Brubaker.

Services were held June 21 at Mellinger’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stevens, with Rev. Timothy Craven and Rev. Alvin Horning officiating. Interment was in the Mellingers Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to Mellinger’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 80 Gockley Rd., Stevens, PA 17578.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

Frances C. Redcay, 86, of Lititz, died June 20, 2014, at Luther Acres Healthcare Center.

She was married to Richard S. Redcay who predeceased her in 2012. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Edna Gantert.

She moved to a farm in the Reinholds area where she met her future husband. She worked in the knitting mill industry in the Reinholds/Denver area.

She was a member of the Ephrata VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Prior to moving to Luther Acres she was an active member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church.

She was a homemaker who loved quilting and raised four daughters: Linda Wilson, Debra Ebersole, Barbara Kehler, and Tina Stewart. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister: Ruth Coldren; and two brothers: Paul A. Gantert, Jr. and Robert Gantert.

Services were held June 25 at Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver, with Father John McLoughlin C.SS.R. as celebrant. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Frances may be made to Make a Wish America, 4742 N. 24th St., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.

Alvin Landis Martin, 93, of Harrisonburg, Va., formerly of Ephrata, passed away June 15, 2014 at his home.

Alvin was born Dec. 17, 1920 in Lancaster County, and was the son of the late Amos Oberholtzer and Annie Graybill Landis Martin.

Alvin retired after 30 years as a press operator for New Holland Machine Company in New Holland. He and Dorothy retired to Harrisonburg, where he was a member of Sunrise Church of the Brethren and Gideons International.

Alvin is survived by his wife: Dorothy Grace Martin; his son: Larry Martin and wife, Gail, of Harrisonburg; four brothers: Melvin Martin, Amos Martin, Elam Martin, all of Lancaster County, and Lloyd Martin of Miss.; one sister: Nora Hoover of Lancaster County; and two grandchildren: Farrah Koogler and husband, Barry and Benjamin R. Martin and wife, Jennifer; and four great-granddaughters: Halle, Annabeth and Sadee Koogler and Chloe Martin, all of Mt. Crawford, Va.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Clyde, Marvin, and Norman Martin; and one sister: Annie Weaver.

Services were held June 21 at Kyger Funeral Home Chapel, Harrisonburg, Va., with Pastor Phil Kanagy officiating. Interment followed at Weavers Church Cemetery, Harrisonburg.

Leave online condolences for the family at kygers.com. Arrangements entrusted to Kyger Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, Va.

Josephine “Jo” Muth, 89, of Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, and formerly of Myerstown, died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Rothsville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn Graybill Zook. Jo was the loving wife of William M. Muth Jr. and they observed their 68th wedding anniversary in April of this year. In her early years Jo was employed as a bank teller for Ephrata National Bank. She was a member of the Myerstown Church of the Brethren. Her interests included traveling and gardening.

Surviving in addition to her husband is a son: W. Michael husband of Patricia Muth of Grand Island, Neb.; two daughters: Debra L. wife of Robert Stoner Jr. of Holiday, Fla., Jennifer S. Muth wife of Robert Donovan of Millersburg; two grandchildren: William Muth of Racine, Wis., Shelby Thieszen of Aurora, Neb.; and five great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death is a brother: Kenneth Zook; and a sister: Elaine Bailey.

Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, on Wednesday, June 25. Friends visited with the family at the funeral home until the time of the service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Jo’s memory to the Pleasant View Retirement Community Benevolent Care Endowment Fund, 544 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545.

To send the family on-line condolences, visit BuchFuneral.com. Arrangements by Buch Funeral Home, Manheim.

Marianne (Hanlon) Donovan, wife of Paul, died at home June 16, 2014 after courageously battling breast cancer. Marianne resided in Denver.

Marianne was born in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia on February 29, 1936 to Joseph and Mary (Leahy) Hanlon.

A 1954 graduate of St. John the Baptist High School for Girls in Manayunk, Marianne also resided in Norristown, Pottstown, Elverson, and Lewes, Del. She was an active member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Church in Shillington, and the Prime Timers group at the church. Marianne loved cooking, traveling, and was also a well known shop-a-holic. Many retail stores in the area will miss her as much as her loved ones will. She was also a grandmother extraordinaire, lover of beauty products, a prolific web researcher, and more than anything loved a good laugh.

In addition to her husband of 56 years; Marianne is survived by her five children: Rosemary (David) Schaffer of Birdsboro; Marita (Scott) Burk of Reading; Paul (Dorothy) of Ewing, N.J.; Megan (David) Magill of Conshohocken; and Elizabeth (Adam) Conish of Phoenixville; grandchildren: Jessica, Emily, Grace, Molly, Sophia, Lucy, and Brendan; and great-grandchildren: Ava and Jaycob.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother: Joseph.

Services were held June 20 at St. John Baptist de la Salle R.C. Church, Shillington. Burial will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marianne’s memory to either St. John Baptist de la Salle Church at the above address or Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125, or online at hospiceandcommunitycare.org.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at kuhnfuneralhome.com.

M. Mae Elser, 102, formerly of Clay Township and Lititz, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Lancashire Hall in Lancaster.

Born in Linglestown, Mae was a daughter of the late George and Ida (Cassel) Zettlemyer. She was a member of Lititz Wesleyan Church and volunteer at the Ephrata Re-Uzit store.

Mae is survived by two sons: Wilbur S. Elser, husband of Helen, of Lancaster, and Eugene K. Elser, husband of Betsy, of Lititz; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mae was preceded in death by her sister: Amanda Slackie.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. To offer condolences visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Arrangements entrusted to Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata.

Pearl E. Gertler, 94, longtime resident of Ephrata, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Lancaster, PA.

Her husband, the late Otto R. Gertler, passed away February 21, 1994.

Pearl was born in West Earl Township, daughter of the late William and Emma (Heck) Foltz.

She was formerly a member of Coleman Memorial Chapel in Brickerville, and worked at the former Husin Shirt Company and Eby Shoe Company, both of Ephrata.

Surviving are three sons: Richard M. Gertler, husband of Sharon, of Raton, N.M., Roy R. Gertler, husband of Betty, of Reedsville, and Otto J. Gertler, husband of Shirley, of Reinholds; one daughter: Roxanne R., wife of Randy Matthews of Colorado; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Pearl was preceded in death by a son: Raymond L. Gertler; two sisters: Amy Peters and Elaine Getz; two brothers: Levi and Roland Foltz; a half-brother: Richard P. Heck; and a half-sister,:Betty Lehman.

A memorial service was held at Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, 100 W. Main St., Ephrata, on June 25, with Brother Don Kinnier officiating. The family received friends an hour prior to the service. Place of interment will be Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Elizabeth Township.

To offer your condolences visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Arrangements by Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata.

Lydia G. Musser Stauffer, 93, of Myerstown, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 in her home.

She was the wife of the late Isaac W. Stauffer. She was born in Ephrata, on Dec. 3, 1920, a daughter of the late Jacob G. and Anna Mary Gehman Musser. She was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.

Lydia is survived by children: Melvin M. Stauffer and wife Mabel of Bethel, Edith M. Martin married to Leroy Martin of Bethel, Verna M. Weiler married to Ralph Weiler of Ephrata, Eva Jane M. Weiler married to Glenn Weiler of Wolcott, N.Y., Mabel M. Weiler married to Eugene Weiler of Myerstown; daughters-in-law: Susan Stauffer wife of the late Mervin M. Stauffer of Bethel, Joyce Stauffer wife of the late Isaac M. Stauffer of Ephrata; 22 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; brothers: Titus G. Musser and wife Mildred of New Holland, Phares G. Musser of Ephrata, Chester G. Musser of Dade City, Fla.; sisters: Verna G. Marin of Bethel, Amanda G. Wanner of Ephrata.

She was preceded in death by sons: Mervin M. Stauffer, Isaac M. Stauffer and James M. Stauffer; sister: Mildred G. Rudy; brothers: John G. Musser and Luke G. Musser.

Services were held June 23 at Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, Myerstown. Interment took place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling her arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at clauserfh.com.

Kathleen Jeffers, 89, of Sheridan, Ind.., died peacefully June 16 at her daughter’s home, where she resided.

She is survived by two sons: Mike, Tenn. and Pat, Stevens; and a daughter: Peggy, Ind.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Larry; and a daughter: Judy.

She will be laid to rest in Michigan.

Mary Ellen Coleman, 83, formerly of Terre Hill, died Wednesday, June 25 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center.

Her husband of 58 years, Miller H. Coleman, survives. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Mary Elizabeth (Bower) Harsh.

Mary Ellen was a dental hygienist for Dr. John Sheaffer, Sr. in New Holland. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Terre Hill and enjoyed reading.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons: Robert M. Coleman, Harrisburg and Thomas S. Coleman, Terre Hill; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister: Margaret Bomberger.

Services were held June 30 at Terre Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dr. James Bamberger officiating.

Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent in her memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2040 Linglestown Rd., Suite 104, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com.

Dallas R. “Chuck” Fisher, 63, of Lancaster, passed away June 29 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, after a courageous 2-½ year battle against cancer.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Dallas R., Sr. and Janet Jeuell Fisher. He was the husband of Sarah Young Fisher to whom he was married for 39 years.

A 1968 graduate of Cocalico High School, Chuck also graduated from Juniata College with additional credits from Penn State and Millersville Universities. He was a quality control manager at Thermacore Inc. for the past 13 years. Previous employment was at the Hershey Medical Center, RCA, Donsco, Korde King and KD Tool.

Chuck was a 30-year member of First United Methodist Church in Lancaster where he was an usher leader and past member of church council.

Chuck coached HYA soccer and helped coach HYA Volleyball. He was a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor for the Hempfield Area Recreation Commission. The past 10 years, he was an accomplished runner who completed a half marathon at 58. But most of all, he loved attending his children’s volleyball matches: Hempfield boys and girls teams, and Catie at Carnegie Mellon.

In addition to his wife, Sarah; Chuck is survived by a son: Robert John Fisher of Lancaster; and a daughter: Mary Catherine (Catie) Fisher of Broadview Heights, Ohio.

He was predeceased by his brother: James Robert Jones.

Chuck should be remembered as a wonderful father, husband, friend and worker.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a memorial service from First United Methodist Church, corner of Duke and Walnut Streets, Lancaster, on Saturday, July 12, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. J. William Lentz, Jr. and the Rev. Dr. Kent E. Kroehler officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service as well as following the service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Please omit flowers. If desired, contributions in Chuck’s memory may be sent to: Hempfield Parents Volleyball Assoc., 2531 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17531 or Schreiber Pediatric Center, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

To send an on-line condolence, visit kearneyasnyderfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster.

Shirley June Andrejev, 78, formerly of Brownstown, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Brethren Village.

She was born in Conestoga to the late Robert and Helen (Brooks) Everhart and was the wife of the late Eugene Andrejev who passed away in 2005.

Shirley attended Ebenezer EC Church, Brownstown. She was also a former member of Order of the Eastern Star, Lancaster Chapter and a former member of the West Earl Lioness Club. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and bowling in her early years. She worked as a salesperson for the former Linen Hope Chest, Park City; and Linens Etc. of Lancaster for many years.

Shirley is survived by three sons: Paul, husband of Gayle Van Aulen of Strasburg; Barry Van Aulen of Mount Joy; Bob, husband of Leanne Van Aulen of Lebanon; a daughter: Kathy, wife of David Seifred of Ephrata; two stepsons: Peter, husband of Kris Andrejev of Arlington, Va.; Erik, husband Sherry Andrejev of Downington; six grandchildren; six step grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers: Robert Everhart of Willow Street, Larry Everhart of Conestoga; and a sister: Pat Axe of West Willow Street.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a stepdaughter: Susan Hoffard; a brother: Carl Everhart; and a sister: Barb Ulmer.

Services were held June 27 at Brethren Village Chapel, Lancaster, with Chaplain Mark Tedford and Pastor Christopher Eden officiating. Interment followed in the Boehm’s Cemetery, Willow Street.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

William O. Morrell, 83, of Stevens, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Rochester, N.Y., to the late Francis W. and Mabel A. (Olley) Morrell.

He was a 1949 graduate of Monroe H.S., Rochester, N.Y., and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked as a customer engineer for IBM for 37 years before retiring in 1991. Bill was a member of St. John’s UCC in Denver. He was a devoted husband, father and friend.

William is survived by his wife of 63 years: Vonita (Bush) Morrell of Stevens; four daughters: Kathleen A. Morrell of Brookhaven, Debra J. wife of Allen Smith of Aston, Cynthia M. wife of Gerald Gillard of Lititz, Susan E. Morrell of Stevens; a son: William F. husband of Sadie Morrell of Bowie, M.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Rebecca S. Morrell; and two brothers: Arthur and Victor.

A visitation will be held on Saturday July 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. John’s U.C.C., 659 S. 4th St., Denver, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., with Reverend David R. Brumbaugh officiating. A luncheon will be served immediately following the service.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in William’s memory to St. John’s UCC, PO Box 37, Denver, PA 17517 or the Colon Cancer Alliance at ccalliance.org.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.