Best Life Tributes Funeral Home http://bestlifetributes.com en Theone Mae Good [04/17/1928 - 02/21/2012] YORK- Theone Mae Good, 83, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services South in York. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Mount Rose Cemetery in York, with Pastor Jeff Wilt officiating. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc, 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York is in charge of the arrangements. Miss Good was born in Mt. Wolf on April 17, 1928, daughter of the late Frank D. and Carrie R. (Frantz) Good. She retired from BMY in York, was a member of Strinestown U.B. Church and a member of Manchester Township Lioness Club. Miss Good leaves a sister-in-law, Theresea Good of Mt. Wolf. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 924-N Colonial Ave. York, PA 17403.

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]]> Ethel R. (Miller) Flinchbaugh [07/07/1919 - 02/21/2012] YORK - Ethel R. (Miller) Flinchbaugh, 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Country Meadows- Leaders Heights. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Flinchbaugh, who passed away on September 4, 2010. The couple wed on March 22, 1947 A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York, with Pastor Daniel J. Nazaruk officiating. A visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Born on July 7, 1919 in York, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Minnie C. (Zeigler) Miller. Ethel’s first job was at the New York Wire Cloth, Co., where she met her husband, Robert. She later was a homemaker for a number of years and also held various food service positions. Her last employment was with Wolfgang Candy Co., from where she retired. Mrs. Flinchbaugh volunteered for the Salvation Army. Throughout her life, she gained much enjoyment in her passion for cooking, baking, gardening, decorating, music and singing. Mrs. Flinchbaugh is survived by a son, Scott Flinchbaugh of Blandon; two daughters, Linda Griesback and her husband, Don of Wrightsville and Carol Uhlik of York; four grandchildren, Sherry, Chris, Zach and Danica; five great grandchildren, Tyler, Alex, Brendan, Jacob and David; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to Aseracare Hospice, 44 Bowman Rd., York, PA 17408.

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]]> Roland L. "Ron" Weaver [09/08/1938 - 02/21/2012] WILLIAMSPORT - Roland L. “Ron” Weaver, 73, died early Tuesday morning, February 21, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, the former Jean L. Artman with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage this past September. Roland was born on September 8, 1938 in Jersey Shore and was the son of the late Paul and Bessie (Hill) Weaver. He had attended Jersey Shore schools and the Williamsport Area Community College. Roland served as a Pvt. with the United States Marines and worked various jobs including driving truck for Stroehmann’s Bakery, Decker’s Leather and was an American General Insurance representative for over 11 years. He was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church, S. Williamsport and enjoyed hunting with his sons and spending time with his family. You could always find him tinkering with various projects in the basement. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law; Ronald and Cathy Weaver of Williamsport and Paul Weaver of S. Williamsport, three grandchildren; Tyler, Benjamin and Tosha Weaver and one great-granddaughter; Lilly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Pauline Baldasare and Elizabeth “Sis” Stewart. The funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Allen & Redmond Funeral Home, 331 Elmira St., Williamsport with Pastor Gunther Bernhardt officiating. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial donations be made in honor of Roland’s life to the North Central Pennsylvania Dialysis Clinic, 1660 Sycamore Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754.

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]]> Colleen (Boone) Dyer [03/15/1925 - 02/20/2012] SEVEN VALLEYS - Colleen (Boone) Dyer, 86, of Springfield Township, died Monday, February 20, 2012 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Vernon J. Ryer, Alfred Griffith and Peter T. Dyer. Services will be private. Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Dyer was born in Glenville, WV on March 15, 1925, daughter of the late Farrell W. and Myrtha (Conklin) Boone. Mrs. Dyer retired as a superintendant at USF&G Insurance Company. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star; was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother; and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Dyer leaves two sons, William J. Ryer and his wife Sandy of Seven Valleys and Vernon D. Ryer and his wife Pat of Punta Gorda, FL; three grandchildren, Chris Ryer, Carly Ryer, and Kenneth Ryer; and a great granddaughter, Lexi Ryer. A brother, Virgil Boone had preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 3417-C Concord Rd., York, PA 17402.

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]]> Donald G. Platts, Sr. [04/22/1931 - 02/20/2012] JACOBUS - Donald G. Platts, Sr., 80, died on Monday, February 20, 2012 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ethel M. Platts who died on May 10, 2009. The couple had been married 57 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion with Pastor Wendell Sweitzer and Pastor Randy S. Hughes officiating. Viewings will be 6-8 p.m. on Friday and 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ United Methodist Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by York County Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Platts was born on April 22, 1931 in York, a son of the late George W. and Minnie E. (Rouscher) Platts. Donald worked as a Navy Assembler for 27 years at Borg Warner until his retirement in 1983. Mr. Platts served our country for six years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and did four tours of duty in Frankfurt, Germany in the Armored Medical Unit. He was a member of the Elite 82nd Airborne Division, the First Infantry Division and the American Legion Post #403. Donald enjoyed spray painting cars, watching westerns and war movies and visiting with his brother and sister in law. He was also a member of the 25 year club of York International. Mr. Platts is survived by two sons, Donald G. Platts, Jr., and his wife, Gail of Jacobus and Kevin M. Platts of Dallastown; one stepson, David L. Bailey of Glen Rock; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and a brother, Lloyd E. Platts and his wife, Leah of Dover. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Joseph S. Tracy; and a sister, Vivian E. Platts. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #403, 4035 Manchester St., Glen Rock, PA 17327.

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]]> John P. Mingora Sr [06/29/1935 - 02/18/2012] York—John P. Mingora Sr, 76, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 18, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Charlean M. (Dennis) Mingora to whom he was married for 55 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 950 W. Market Street, York, with the Rev. Thomas R. Hoke officiating. A viewing will be held from 6-9 PM, Wednesday, at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York. Burial will be held in Holy Saviour Cemetery with full military honors provided by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Born June 29, 1935 in York, he was the son of the late Alfonso and Victoria (Messina) Mingora. He graduated from York Catholic High School in 1953. A United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War, he served aboard the USS Briarus-AR12, USS Prevail-AG20 and at the Command Staff US Naval War College in Newport, RI. He retired in 1999 from private industry in contract administration, marketing, sales and quality assurance and most recently served as a Tipstaff at the York County Judicial Center A parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church since 1958, he served as an usher for many years. He was a member of the Order Sons of Italy in America – Post 528 where he served in many positions including past President and Vice President. Additionally, he served as the Recorder Secretary on the board of directors for the Christopher Columbus Scholarship Fund. He was also a member of the Shiloh American Legion – Post 791, West York V.F.W. – Post 8951, associate member of the U.S. Naval War College Foundation, Newport, RI and was a retired PIAA Basketball and Football official. John is survived by his son, John Mingora Jr, and his wife, Jennifer of York; three daughters, Victoria Lankford and her husband, Scott of York, Cynthia Sipe and her husband, Todd of Dover and Andrea Markham and her husband, Robert of Cumming, GA; six grandchildren, Valerie, Kristin, Aimee, Nathan, Laura and Cara; four great grandchildren, Autumn, Andrew, Everett and Adelaide; two step grandchildren, Miranda and Justin; one sister, Catherine Herrington of Lancaster, CA and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Mingora. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 950 W. Market St., York, PA 17401 or Christopher Columbus Scholarship Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 5142, York, PA 17405 or York Catholic High School, 601 E. Springettsbury Ave., York, PA 17403 or Heartland Hospice of York, 3417-C Concord Rd, York, PA 17402.

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]]> Dale E. Lehr [12/14/1925 - 02/17/2012] YORK - Dale E. Lehr, 86, died Friday morning, February 17, 2012, at his home. He was the husband of Erika A. (Pudell) Lehr with whom he celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on September 27, 2011. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 947 N. George St., York with his pastor, the Rev. Beth A. Schlegel officiating. A time for visitation with the family will immediately follow the service. Interment will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, York, is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Lehr was born December 14, 1925, in North York. He was the son of the late Adam Henry and Nora Judith (Bare) Lehr. He retired in 1987 as the Plant Manager of Rutter’s Dairy after 43 years of dedicated service. He was a 1943 graduate of North York High School and was a US Army veteran of World War II serving as a Staff Sergeant with the 283rd Engineer Combat Battalion in the European Theatre of Operations. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lehr is survived by his brother, John Lehr of Dover Twp., and his sister, Lois Smith of York. He was preceded in death by three brothers, E. Sargent Lehr, A. Henry Lehr and Charles “Peck” Lehr; and two sisters, Phyllis Charleston and Julia Poet. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Renewal Fund, 947 N. George St., York, PA 17404 or the SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406.

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]]> Merle B. Kopp [10/08/1921 - 02/16/2012] Greencastle—Merle B. Kopp, died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Waynesboro Hospital. He was the husband of the late Effie I. (Dayton) Kopp. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 AM, Monday, February 20, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York, with the Rev. Ky Searcy officiating. A viewing will be held from 10-11 AM, Monday, at the funeral chapel. Burial will be held in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Born October 8, 1921 in Spring Grove, he was the son of the late Tempest C. and Clara M. (Beecher) Kopp. He was employed with Thonet Industries in York until his retirement. A member of York Alliance Church where he was a Deacon and taught Sunday school for many years, he also attended Antrim Brethren in Christ Church in Chambersburg. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, enjoyed spending time with his family and reading. Mr. Kopp is survived by one son, David D. Kopp and his wife, Anna Lee of Greencastle; two grandchildren, Christina L. Kopp of Chambersburg and Nathaniel D. Kopp of New Jersey. Memorial contributions may be made to Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, 24 East Kauffman Rd, Chambersburg, Pa 17201 or York Alliance Church, 501 Rathton Rd, York, Pa 17403. Please send condolences at www.bestlifetributes.com

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]]> Raymond O. "Junie" Ruth Jr [03/28/1928 - 02/16/2012] York—Raymond O. “Junie” Ruth Jr, 83, died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at York Hospital with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Rena Mae (Clemens) Ruth to whom he was married for 47 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 AM, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at St. Paul’s (Wolf’s) Evangelical Covenant Church, 4501 Wolf’s Church Rd, York, with his pastor the Rev. Matthew H. Stillman officiating. A viewing will be held from 9-11 AM, Wednesday, at the church. Burial will be held in St. Paul’s (Wolf’s) Union Cemetery. Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York, is in charge of arrangements. Born March 28, 1928 at the family farm in Thomasville, he was a son of the late Amanda A. (Joseph) and Raymond O. Ruth Sr. He attended the former Mouls one room school house. He was employed with GTE Sylvania as a machinist for 40 years until his retirement in 1991. Raymond was also the former owner of the Knotty Pine Tavern. A United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was also a life member of the Royal Fire Company, BD Social Club, Prince and Viking Athletic Assoc., 13th Ward Democratic Club, Shiloh American Legion Post 791 and W. York V.F.W. Post 8951 and a member of St. Paul’s (Wolf’s) Evangelical Covenant Church. Mr. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Robyn M. Bupp and her husband, Neil of Manchester and Rayann M. Johnson and her husband, Gary of York; one son, Raymond O. Ruth III and his wife, Jennifer; four grandchildren, Melissa and Adam Bupp and Quintin and Raychel Johnson; two great grandchildren, Willem and Caleb; two sisters, Kathleen Henry and Phyllis Luckenbaugh, Lifelong Friend, Harry “Uncle Hap” Akins and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Angie Bupp, sister, Lorraine Krout and two brothers, Spurgeon and Kenneth Ruth. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s (Wolf’s) Evangelical Covenant Church, Building Fund, 4501 Wolf’s Church Rd, York, Pa 17404 or Palliative Care/Bereavement Services, 1001 S. George St., York, Pa 17403. The family would like to thank all the Doctors and Staff at Wellspan/York Hospital for all their care and compassion.

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]]> Edward C. Grace [05/17/1925 - 02/16/2012] York—Edward C. Grace, 86, died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his son’s residence in Huntington Beach, CA. He was the husband of the late Doris E. (Fackler) Grace. A Graveside Service will be 12 PM, Friday, February 24, 2012 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery – Loganville, with full military honors provided by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. A viewing will be held from 6-8 PM, Thursday, February 23rd at Life Tributes by Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. Born May 17, 1925 in York, he was a son of the late Cecil J. and Edna (Holtzapple) Grace. He was employed with York Saw and Machine for 40 years and retired in 1996 as a Supervisor. A United State Army Veteran of World War II, he was also a member of Living Word Church and the W. York V.F.W. – Post 8951. Mr. Grace is survived by four sons, Jeffrey E. Grace and his wife, Sonja of Dover, Mark T. Grace and his wife, Mona of Huntington Beach, CA, David W. Grace and his wife, Betsy of York and William J. Grace and his wife, Faye of Fredericksburg, VA; one daughter, Cecila A. Myers of York New Salem; 12 grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Grace, one sister, Delores Hollenbaugh and baby daughter, Linda E. Grace.

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