GAMBER, RAY R., retired from Raymark
Ray R. Gamber, 85, of 600 East Main Street, Lititz, formerly of Landisville, died Thursday, March 15, 2001 after an illness of several months at Luther Acres, where he lived since 1995.
Ray worked for more than 35 years in the brake lining department for the former Raymark Industries. He retired in 1976.
A U.S. Army Veteran, Ray served during World War II.
Ray was a member of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia, and the 30-Year Club at Raymark Industries.
Ray was an avid fisherman.
Born in Donegal Township, Ray was the son of the late Abram and Susan Rhoads Gamber.
He was married to the late Ella Hartley Gamber. His first wife, Louise Hershey Gamber, died in 1974.
Surviving are a son, James H., married to Heather Gamber of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Joanne H., married to Mahlon E. "Gene" White of York; three granddaughters; a brother, John, married to Elaine Gamber of Columbia; and two sisters, Grace Winters of Manheim and Minnie Gamber of Mount Joy.
Ray was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Salem and Carl; and a sister, Martha Winters.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR RAY R. GAMBER
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA
DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 2:00 P.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m
OFFICIATING: Pastor Thomas W. Rundell.
INTERMENT: Hernley Mennonite Church, Rapho Township, PA
CONTRIBUTIONS: American Cancer Society314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 

GEARY, MARCIA L., Hershey Native
Marcia L. Geary, 41, of 21 West Ferdinand Street, Manheim, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 2, 2001at her home. An autopsy has been ordered.
Marcia worked for Lift-All Corporation in Landisville.
Born in Hershey, Marcia was the daughter of Glenn M. and Janice Geesaman Weidler of Palmyra.
Surviving besides her parents are three daughters, Jennifer L. Pickett of Fredericksburg and Melissa M. Pickett and Deven C. Shelly, both of Manheim; two brothers, Scott B., married to Amy Weidler, and Glenn A., married to Michelle L. Weidler, both of Palmyra; two sisters, Tracy L, married to Louis Paioletti of Hershey, and Beverly K. Weidler of Harrisburg; and parental grandmother Christabell Weidler of Palmyra.
The Services for Marcia L. Geary will be private and at the convenience of the family.

GEIB, ANNE, 54, Manheim
Anne L. Geib, 54, of 179 North Pitt Street, Manheim, died Friday, March 16, 2001 at Lancaster General Hospital following a long illness.
Anne was the wife of Jere L. Geib Sr. They celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on October 26.
A 1964 graduate of Elco High School, Anne worked more than 25 years for United Plastics Inc., Manheim.
Anne was a member of Ruhl's United Methodist Church, Manheim, where she served as treasurer of the Willing Workers Sunday School class and volunteered at many church events.
Mrs. Geib was a social member of Hope Fire and Hose Company #1, Manheim. Anne was a member of the Rambling Roses Camping Club, Manheim, and the Family Campers and Hikers Association.
Anne was an avid NASCAR fan.
Born in Lancaster, Anne was the daughter of John and Vera Eichelberger Brunner, Akron.
Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are a son, Jere L. Geib Jr., Manheim; a daughter, Penny A. Geib, Manheim; and four brothers: John "Jack", husband of Deb Brunner, and Jeff, husband of Patty Brunner, both of Lititz; Barry, husband of Kathy Brunner, Grinnell, Ill.; and David, husband of Tammy Brunner, Ephrata.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ANNE GEIB
PLACE: Ruhl's United Methodist Church, 410 West Elizabethtown Road, Manheim, PA.
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 11:00 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Monday evening, March 19, 2001 from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. and also Tuesday morning, March 20, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at Ruhl's United Methodist Church.
OFFICIATING: Pastor James F. Price and Pastor Randy C. Leitzel
INTERMENT: Ruhl's United Methodist Cemetery, Rapho Township, PA
PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS
CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial Contributions may be made in Anne's Memory to: American Cancer Society, Team Staying Alive, 48 Front Street, Lititz, PA 17543.

GRUBER, RICHARD F., magazine distributor
Richard F. Gruber, 50, of 86 Ridgewood Manor, Manheim, formerly of Milton Grove, died unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday, April 2, 2001 at home.
A magazine distributor to retail stores in the Lancaster area, Richard worked for Harrisburg News Company.
Richard was a 1968 graduate of Manheim Central High School. 
For more than 15 years, Richard volunteered at Lancaster General Hospital.
An avid fisherman, Richard also enjoyed woodworking.
Born in Maytown, Richard was the son of Roy F. Gruber of Manheim and the late Emma E. "Betty" Moyer Gruber.
Surviving in addition to his father are a son, Matt, married to Crystal M. Witmer Gruber of New Holland; a granddaughter; a brother, Ray E., married to Mary M. Dohner Gruber of Manheim; and two sisters, Hazel M., married to David S. Sweigart of Hershey, and Linda S. Goldsborough of Manheim.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR RICHARD GRUBER
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at 2:00 P.M.
VIEWING: Monday evening, April 2, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and also on Tuesday afternoon, April 3, 2001 at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA.
OFFICIATING: Pastor Kevin E. Readman 
INTERMENT: Penryn Cemetery, Penn Township.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial Contributions in Richard's memory to: Central PA Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Association, 1104 Fernwood Avenue, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
 
HIESTAND, J. LOVERNE
J. Loverne Hiestand, 83, of 70 South Fulton Street, Manheim, PA died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at Lancaster General Hospital following a length illness. 
Loverne was the husband of Mary Jane VanWinkle Thompson Hiestand. They observed their 13th wedding anniversary on July 11th of last year. Loverne's first wife was the late Mary E. Erisman Hiestand.
Born in Ayr, Nebraska, Loverne was the son of the late Henry and Charlotte Hertzler Hiestand.
Loverne worked for 35 years as a Prudential Life Insurance Agent in the Manheim area retiring in 1978. Prior to that, he was a milk man for the former Sylvan View Dairy, Lancaster, PA. After retirement, Loverne worked part-time as a driver for the Manheim Auto Auction and the former Carper Meat business in Manheim.
Loverne was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church where he served as past president of the Official Board and past President of the Steward Board of the church. Loverne was Sunday School Superintendent, Lay Delegate to the General Conference of the Evangelical Congregational Church. Loverne served in mission work in Brownsville, Texas to help build churches.
Loverne served as Mayor of Manheim Borough for two terms. He was a member and served as Commander of the Ammon K. Gibble Post #419 Manheim American Legion. Active in scouting throughout his life, Loverne was chairman of the Good Scouting Committee of Manheim for many years. A member of the Prospector Stock Club of Manheim; Manheim Lodge #587, The Lancaster County and Lebanon County Shrine Clubs; Order of the Eastern Star Lititz Springs Chapter #499.
Loverne was a member of the Manheim Historical Society, Lancaster County Hunting Club and past member of the Manheim Jaycees. 
Laverne was an avid Manheim Baron fan.
Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Roger C. Hiestand of Tucson, Arizona and Leslie L. married to Sandra J. Gibble Hiestand of Manheim, PA; a stepson, David J. married to Beverly Light Thompson of Annville, PA; a stepdaughter, Diane E. married to Leon Lamkin of Newark, Delaware; two grandsons, two stepgrandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Cogley of Arndtsville, PA; C. Bernice McFarland of Saluga, PA; and Caroline married to Dr. Richard Bryson of Lancaster, PA. 
Loverne was preceded in death by two sisters, the late Helen Woodworth and the late Thelma Drucker.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR J. LOVERNE HIESTAND
PLACE: Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, 48 Market Square, Manheim, PA
DATE & TIME: Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 2:30 P.M.
VIEWING: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA on Saturday evening, March 24, 2001 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and also on Sunday, March 25, 2001 at the church from 1:30 P.M. until time of service.
MASONIC SERVICE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA on Saturday evening, March 24, 2001 at 8:00 P.M.
OFFICIATING: Pastor Jeffrey C. Schell
INTERMENT: Hernley Mennonite Cemetery, Rapho Township, PA with Veterans Honors provided by the Red Rose Vetereans Honor Guard.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Please Omit Flowers. Memorial Contributions in Loverne's Memory to: Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Renovation Fund, 48 Market Square, Manheim, PA 17545.

HOUSER, MARY LEE, helped seniors
Mary Lee Thrift Houser of 309 East Main Street, New Holland, died Saturday morning, March 17, 2001 at home after a long illness. 
Mary Lee was the wife of the late Henry J. Houser. Born in Village, Richmond County, Virginia, Mary Lee was the daughter of the late Franklin and Norma Leona Jenkins Thrift. Educated in the Virginia public schools and the Margaret School, Mary Lee moved to Hopewell Virginia during her tennage years where she was active in the First Baptist Church as a member of the Deaconess Board, President of the Women's Missionary Union, Chairman of the Nonie Gravet Circle, Director and Teacher in the Bible Training Union, Sunday School Teacher, Communion Steward, and Choir Mother. Mrs. Houser was a member of the Federal Election Board and conducted a ministry for care of ill senior citizens. Since moving to New Holland in 1974, Mary Lee was an active member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church of New Holland and the Old Mill Bible Camp, Chester County.
Surviving are three sons, Wiley F. married to Connie Tiley Houser of Hopewell, Virignia; Dr. Thomas H. Houser, with whom she resided; and Kenneth E. married to Mary Jo M. Houser of National Park, New Jersey; four grandchildren including Lucy Houser McKenna, married to Shawn McKenna of Lititz, PA and nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Houser was preceeded in death by a brother, Richard D. Thrift, a sister, Norma Thrift France, and one grandson, Todd Wiley Houser.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MARY LEE HOUSER
PLACE: Convenience of the Family
Please Omit Flowers
CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial Contributions in Mary's Memory to: Houser Scholarship Fund, Marywood University, c/o Sister Miriam Joseph Reinhardt, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509-1598 or to the New Holland Ambulance Association, 101 Franklin Street, New Holland, PA 17557 or Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O.Box #4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. 
 
KAUFFMAN, KURT, 52, lived in Tennessee
Kurt Kauffman, 52, of 458 Allen Drive, Kingsport, Tennessee, formerly of Manheim, died unexpectedly Monday, March 19, 2001 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport.
The Sullivan County Medical Examiner's Office scheduled an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Kurt worked 14 years for Tennessee Eastman Corporation in Kingsport.
Kurt earned a master's degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University.
A 1966 graduate of Manheim Central High School, Kurt served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Kurt enjoyed hiking, fishing and canoeing and traveled several times to New Zealand and Australia.
Kurt was an Eagle Scout.
Born in Lancaster, Kurt was the son of Kathleen Musgrave Kauffman of Manheim and the late Robert F. Kauffman.
Surviving besides his mother is a brother, Bruce, married to Debra Brown Kauffman of Landisville.
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR KURT KAUFFMAN
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA
DATE: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 2:00 P.M.
VIEWING: There will be no viewing. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 28, 2001 from 1:00 P.M.. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Cannon Donald E. Evans
INTERMENT: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township, PA
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KELSEY, RONALD F., 75, press foreman
Ronald F. Kelsey, 75, of 546 West High Street, Manheim, died unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday evening, March 7, 2001 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.
Ronald retired in 1987 as a press foreman at Lancaster Press. He previously was a printer for NCR, Ithaca, New York, and Lancaster County.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Ronald was a life member of Disabled American Vetereans.
Ronald attended Salem United Methodist Church, Manheim.
An avid Barons and Dallas Cowboys fan, Ronald also enjoyed making ceramics with his wife.
Born in Natick, Mass., Ronald was the son of the late Mirchel and Florence Miller Kelsey.
Ronald was married 55 years on June 8 to Mary E. Cook Kelsey.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Barbara E., married to Dennis L. Ditzler of Blanchard, Sharon L., married to Edwin Miller of Kingston, Tenn., and Karen G., married to Garry Becker of Lititz; three sons, Ronald E. of Ithaca, N.Y.,David A., married to Kerry Adams Kelsey, and Randall W., married to Leslie Kelsey, both of Manheim; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR RONALD F. KELSEY
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA
DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 3:00 P.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Buch Funeral Home on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend Richard W. Conner and The Reverend Bruce L. Lefever.
INTERMENT: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township, PA
CONTRIBUTIONS: Please Omit Flowers - Memorial Contributions in Ronald's to Salem United Methodist Church Building Fund, 140 North Penn Street, Manheim, PA 17545.

KNIER, KENNETH Sr., 69, was a die setter
Kenneth E. Knier Sr., 69, of 47 Penn Valley Village, Lititz, died of natural causes Sunday afternoon, March 4, 2001 at home.
Kenneth was a die setter and punch press operator for the former Oregon Manufacturing. He retired in 1993.
Earlier, Kenneth was a molder for the former William A. Miller & Sons.
After retirement, Kenneth worked part-time for Kreider Poultry Farms of Manheim.
Kenneth enjoyed woodworking and puzzles.
Born in Manheim, Kenneth was the son of the late Lloyd Sr. and Margaret Pitz Knier.
In addition to his wife, Kenneth is survived by a son, Kenneth E. Jr., married to Kathy H. Knier of Mount Joy; two daughters, Theresa A. Martzall of Brunnerville and Doris J. Knier of Bird-in-Hand; three stepsons, Carl E., married to Florence L. Jefffries of Lititz, LeRoy M., married to Nancy L. Jeffries of West Virginia, and George A., married to Pat Jeffries of Florida; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
Also surviving are four brothers, Richard, married to Betty Knier of Kentucky, Lloyd Jr. of Huntingdon County, John of Lititz and Ronald, married to Barbara Knier of East Petersburg; a half brother, Robert Grimm of Columbia; and three sisters, Mary Knier Showers, Marlene Heagy and Patsy, married to Henry Tshudy, all of Manheim.
Kenneth was preceded in death by a sister, Cass Christian.
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR KENNETH E. KNIER
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA
DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 11:00 A.M.
VIEWING: There will be no public viewing. The family will receive friends at the Buch Funeral Home on Saturday, March 10, 2001 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: Reverend Leon H. Oberholtzer
INTERMENT: Private and at the Convenience of the Family.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions may be made in Kenneth's Memory to: Hospice Preferred Choice, 419 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.

NEWCOMER, MILDRED S., 82, of Manheim
Mildred S. Newcomer, 82, of 238 West Colebrook Street, Manheim, died from Parkinson's disease Monday afternoon, March 5, 2001 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim where she lived for the past month.
Mildred worked at Warner-Lambert Corporation in Lititz for 19 years, retiring in 1976. She was a member of Warner-Lambert Retirees Association.
Mildred was a graduate of Lebanon High School
Mildred was a life member of Manheim Historical Society and the U.S. Merchant Marines Veterans of World War II.
Mildred enjoyed traveling with her husband throughout the United States.
Born in Lebanon, Mildred was the daughter of the late Harper and Emma Heffelfinger Pierce.
Mildred was married 45 years to Clarence W. Newcomer.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Janet H., married to William J. Wimer of Lancaster, and Joan L., married to Joseph S. Stasko of Manheim; a son, Frederick A., married to Jeanette Gruber Heagy of Mount Joy; a stepson, Douglas W., married to Linda Messner Newcomer of Lancaster; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Beatrice Marinkov of Lebanon.
Mildred was preceded in death by two brothers, Sterling and Victor Pierce; and two sisters, Violet Pierce and Miriam Weaver.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MILDRED S. NEWCOMER
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA
DATE & TIME: Thursday, March 8, 2001 at 11:30 A.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the Buch Funeral Home on Thursday, March 8, 2001 from 10:30 A.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: The Reverend John F. Dieterly
INTERMENT: Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township, PA
CONTRIBUTIONS: Please Omit Flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made in Mildred's Memory to: Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box #4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

ROWLAND, ANN E., 74, worked in sales
Ann E. Rowland, 74, of 17 Brookfield Road, Lititz, died of natural causes Friday, March 16, 2001 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, after a brief illness.
From 1989 to 1997, Ann worked in retail sales for the Salvation Army in Waukegan, Ill.
Born in Rapho Township, Ann was the daughter of the late Galen F. and Martha E. Drescher Rohrer.
Surviving are two daughters, Robin E. Rohrer of East Petersburg and Linda Singley of Lititz; six grandchildren; a brother, Eugene Rohrer of Manheim; and a sister, Mildred Valenti of Bethlehem.
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR ANN E. ROWLAND
PLACE: Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA
DATE & TIME: Friday, March 30, 2001 at 5:00 P.M.
VIEWING: The family will receive friends following the Memorial Service. 
OFFICIATING: Pastor John Zuck
CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial Contributions in Ann's Memory to:Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box #4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

ELIZABETH M. STICK, 94, of Adamstown
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Stick, 94, of 83 West Main Street, Adamstown, died early Monday morning, March 5, 2001 at Ephrata Community Hospital after a brief illness.
For many years, Betty was a stocking pairer for Hope Hosiery Mill, Adamstown.
Betty was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, Adamstown.
Betty supported and raised funds for Cedar Grove Chapel, Adamstown.
Born in Terre Hill, Betty was the daughter of the late John R. and Catherine Burkhart Redcay.
Her husband, George S. Stick, died in 1966.
The last of her immediate family, Betty is survived by three nieces, Lucille Myers Willwerth of Terre Hill, Mary Jane Beck of New Holland and Catherine Anderson of New York, New York; and two nephews, John J. and Charles Boehringer, both of Adamstown.
Betty was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey and Elwood Redcay; and two sisters, Mary J. Boehringer and Sue L. Redcay.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ELIZABETH M. STICK
PLACE: The Immanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, 70 West Main Street, Adamstown, PA
DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 2:00 P.M.
VIEWING: Friends may call at the church on Saturday afternoon, March 10, 2001 from 1:00 P.M. until time of service.
OFFICIATING: Pastor Rick Christman
INTERMENT: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Adamstown, PA
CONTRIBUTIONS: Please Omit Flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made in Betty's Memory to: The Immanuel Evangelical Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 70 West Main Street, Adamstown, PA 19501 or Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box #4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.