The York Dispatch from York, Pennsylvania • 24

THE YORK DISPATCH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER-2, 2011 WWWW.YORKDISPATCH.COM Obituaries Audree M. Kauffman WEST YORK Audree Marie Kauffman, 80, died at 1:45 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2011, at York Hospital. She was the wife of Alton L. Kauffman.

Born November 17, 1930, In Dallastown, daughter of the late Palmer E. and Lillie (Flory) Poff. A 1948 graduate of West York High School, she began her col- she was the lege studies at York Junior College, then completed her college degree at Millersville State Teachers College in the study of Education. She taught school for 35 years in York City and West York School districts. For 21 years she had also helped her son, David, run his two former stores, The Red Caboose Craft and Gift Shop, and Colonial Craft Store of Red Lion and West York.

She was a life member of Christ Lutheran Church of York, where she and her husband, Alton, were married on December 24, 1954. She had been a member of its Altar Guild, active with Luther League, and had been a volunteer office staff member. She was an active member of the former Scholarship Program of the College Club of York and was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and the P. Buckley Mass Society. She was an avid reader and attended the teacher's book club, and enjoyed playing bridge and traveling.

In addition to her husband of 56 years, Mrs. Kauffman is survived by their only child, David P. Kauffman, and his wife, Margaret (Callenberger), of York. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Laurette M. Poff.

A service to celebrate Mrs. Kauffman's life is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Christ Lutheran Church. 29 S. George York, with her pastor, Rev.

Patrick J. Rooney STS, officiating. Viewings will be 4 to 6. p.m. Thursday at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, 863 S.

George York (the former Hahn Home), and 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Dallastown Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to York College of Pennsylvania Scholarship Program, 441 Country Club Road, York, PA 17403; to Christ Lutheran Church, 29 S. George York, PA 17401, or to York County SPCA.

3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406. KuhnerAssociates.com KuhnerAssociates.com Goldie E. Miller SHREWSBURY Goldie E. (Kimes) Miller, 92, died Sunday, October 23, 2011, at her home. She was the wife of the late Kenneth L.

"Jack" Miller, and companion of Ronald Trump. Graveside services were held on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Shrewsbury. The Geiple Fu- neral Home, 53 Main Glen Rock, was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Miller was born August 17, 1919, in Shrewsbury, a daughter of the late Frank "Bob" C.

and Mary F. (Wagner) Kimes. She had worked at the Bon Ton Potato Chip Company in York, and at several local canning and sewing companies over the years. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Shrewsbury, and held memberships in the Shrewsbury Fire Co. and New Freedom V.F.W.

Post Ladies Auxiliaries. She also enjoyed playing bingo and making Jelly. In addition to her companion, she leaves two granddaughters, L. Sweeny and her husband, Steven of New Freedom, and Donna Kay Liller of Glen Rock; two greatgrandchildren, Elyse Liller and Joshua Sweeney; two sisters, Belva Amspacher of Glen Rock and Elnora Stiffler of York; and a brother, Robert T. Kimes of Spring Grove.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Rosalie "Rosie" (Miller) Beckmeyer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AseraCare Hospice, 44 Bowman Road, York, PA 17408; or to the Shrewsbury Fire Company, 21 W. Forrest Shrewsbury, PA 17361; or to the New Freedom VFW Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box .417, New Freedom, PA 17349. Jerry A.

Kotek YORK TWP. Jerry A. Kotek, 83, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011, at York Hospital with his family by his side. Following cremation, a celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at the Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E.

Market York. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. A burial at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens will follow. Born in 1928, in Little Ferry, N.J., Jerry was the third of four children of Frank and Josephine (Vincensova) Kotek, Czech Immigrants who owned and operated the local bakery.

Jerry learned to bake at the shop and demonstrated his baking skills as a father by showing his children how to make traditional Czech cookies at Christmas. He graduated from Lodi High School in Lodi, N.J., in 1946. Jerry was an accomplished bowler and considered turning professional. Jerry was drafted into the U.S. Army and served with commendation in the Korean War as a communications linesman.

He was proud of his service, although he didn't like to talk about it much. He attended the dedication ceremony of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1995. After the war, Jerry married his sweetheart, Florence Matich in 1954. They were married for 53 years until her death in 2007.

Jerry took full advantage of the opportunity to receive a college education under the G.1. Bill, attending Farleigh Dickinson University and graduating with a degree in industrial engineering in 1959. Jerry and Florence moved to York in 1963, when Jerry was hired by York BorgWarner (which later became York International). He specialized in inventory control and was active in the local chapter of the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). Jerry retired after 25 years at the company and continued to work several years afterwards as a consultant to the firm, traveling to Mexico frequently to advise them on their new factories there.

Jerry's passion was the collection and study of stamps and postcards and organic gardening. He was an active volunteer in the White Rose Philatelic Society and shared his joy of stamp collecting with the Colonial York Junior Stamp Club. He was particularly interested in stamps from the former Czechoslovakia. Jerry was always planning, organizing, and attending stamp and 1 postcard shows. He was a founding member of the York Post Card Club.

In retirement, he traveled frequently to postcard shows along the East Coast, buying and selling cards with his friend, Dr. Richard Moulton from Victoria, B.C. Jerry enjoyed serving his community. He and Florence helped organize York Township's 250th annivercelebration in 2003. He was appointed to the York Township Zoning Hearing Board in 1998 where he served for 10 years.

Jerry believed in the importance of voting and worked as a poll worker with his wife for several years. Jerry is survived by his three children: a daughter, Susan Kotek Sprague and her husband, Kevin of Dallastown, a daughter, Tina Kotek and her partner, Aimee Wilson of Portland, and a son, Steven Kotek, his companion, Trudy O'Keefe, and their daughter, Dynola of York. He is also survived by his sisters, Emily Lhotsky of Youngtown, and Frances Gwiazda of Maywood, N.J. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Frank Kotter. Memorial contributions may be made to the White Rose Philatelic York Junior Stamp Club, John Huffnagle, P.O.

Box 85, Glen Rock, PA, 17327. www.etzweller.com Carol Raye E. Bortner HANOVER Carol Raye E. Bortner, 66, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011.

Service 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5125. Grandview Road, Hanover. Share memories with the family 6-8 p.m.

Thursday at Kenworthy Funeral Home, 269 Frederick Hanover, and 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church. email the obit desk at Nancy J. Fox ELIZABETHTOWN Nancy J. Fox, 89, formerly of York, died Monday morning at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown.

She was the wife of Oscar E. Fox. Born 20, 1922, in Scranton, she was raised in Scranton and Chicago. She was the only child of the late John F. and Gladys V.

(Wood) Joyce. Nancy received her Bachelor's Degree from Millersville State Teachers College, and a Master's Degree in Education from Western Maryland College. A loving wife, mother, and teacher, Mrs. Fox retired from Red Lion Area Schools, and prior to that taught at Spring Grove Area School District, Northeastern School District and York City Schools. She also taught Art History at the York Campus of Penn State University.

Mrs. Fox had a passion for reading, art, caring for animals, and helping young people in their formative years. She served on the Corporate Board of the as well as an Arts and Crafts Counselor at its Camp Minqua, and a Chaperone for the YMCA Teen Canteen. She also was active with the Readers Digest Foreign Study League leading groups of teens through Europe in the summer, volunteered at Margaret E. Moul Home, and served as a Docent for the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore for many years.

In addition to her husband of 67 years, Mrs. Fox is survived by a son, John M. Fox and his wife, Nancy, of York; two daughters, Ann F. Price and her husband, Richard, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.. and Alice F.

Brubaker and her husband, Roger, of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Michael A. Price and his wife Aimee, Rebecca E. Ingold and Read A. Ingold; and two stepgrandchildren, Daniel Miller, and Karen Gleba, and her husband, Jim. A visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m.

Saturday at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, 863 S. George York (the former Hahn Home). A private burial will be in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions may be made to the YMCA of York County, 90- N. Newberry York, PA 17401; or to the Alzheimer's Association, 3544 North Progress Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

KuhnerAssociates.com SSgt. Thomas Franklin Godfrey TONOPAH, AZ Tom passed away at the very young age of 43. Thomas F. Godfrey 0 Tonopah, Arizona was born on September 21 1965, and grew in Jefferson. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Tawnya; daughter Taylor; son, Trace; parents, Frank and Barb; brothers Matthew, Jeff, and David; and sister, Bonnie.

He is also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and in-laws. Tom was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in the 1st Persian Gulf War and then being honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant. Tom was the recipient of several commendations for exemplary service. Tom loved fixing old cars, trucks, and anything. he could put his hands on.

He very proud of his time With Marine Corps and his family. Memorial Services will be held at the Yorkanna Church of the Brethren on at p.m. a Services will be Sunday, November 6, 2011, conducted by his uncle, RIchard Godfrey, Richard D. Reiber YORK Richard D. Reiber, 81, away on Saturday, 2011, his famiwas husof A.

he at Penn State-York. He was a member and past president of the West York Area School Board. He was a life long member of the Shiloh United Church of Christ and sang on the choir and Men's chorus for over 20 years. He also served on the Consistory and was Chairman of various committees. Richard was Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop for over 30 years, organizing the Appalachian Trail hiking program, Philmont trips and Winter Camp programs.

He provided leadership to over 700 scouts and over 50 scouts in attaining Eagle Rank. He received the Silver Beaver award for distinguished service to youth from the National Office of Boy Scouts of America. Richard had a zest for life. He enjoyed I family activities including traveling, hunting, Penn State football, the card club of 39 years, and weekly dinners with his children and grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Sharon L.

Probasco and her husband, Frank of Chester and Marsha A. Reiber of Elizabethtown; and two sons, John T. Reiber and his wife, Mary, and Richard Benton Reiber and his wife, Christel, all of York; five grandchildren, Richard Tyra Reiber, Angela Reiber, Catherine McCarty, Jackson Reiber and Donovan Reiber; two brothers, Dale E. Reiber and his wife Mary Anne of Redding Stanley C. Reiber and his wife Janet of Harrisburg N.C.: and a sister, Elaine L.

Reiber of Dunellen Fla. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. There is a visitation scheduled at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Shiloh United Church of Christ, 2251 Willow RD. with a Memorial Service following at 3 p.m.

with his pastor, the Rev. David officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on March 29th. Richard was born in York on July 18, 1930, the son of the late Hazel E.

(Reeling) and Melvin Reiber. He was a 1948 graduate of William Penn High School, served in the Army during the Korean War, was stationed at Fort Myer, and graduated in 1958 from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. He was Plant Supervisor at the McKay Co and a Sales Engineer for PremierLawson Products. He taught night school classes made to the Shiloh United Church of Christ Building Fund or Shiloh Boy Scout Troop More obituaries can be found on pages D3, D4 and D5 of today's paper In Loving memory of you on your Anniversary It's been 5 years Arlene We love and miss you! Sharon, Mary, James, Keith, Tammy Grandchildren Obituaries passed October 29, at home with ly, He the band Sally (Jones) Reiber, with whom George F. Baum Funeral services will be held 10 a.m.

Wednesday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 397 Tyler Run Road. Viewing will be 9-10 a.m. Burial be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, 863 S. George York.

(the former Hahn Home) is in charge of arrangements. KuhnerAssociates.com Nancy J. Fox A visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, 863 S. George York, (the former Hahn Home).

A private burial will be in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville. KuhnerAssociates.com Michael A. Greiman Funeral service will be held 6 p.m. Thursday at William E. Little Funeral Homes, 60 S.

Main Manchester. Visitation will be 5-6 p.m. Burial will be private. KuhnerAssociates.com Shelby J. Krout A graveside service will be held 11 a.m.

Wednesday at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, 250 Chestnut Hill Road, York. A cortege will form at the entrance of the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Olewiler Heffner is in charge of arrangements. Condolences Obituary at BestLifeTributes.com Audree M. Kauffman A service to, celebrate Mrs.

Kauffman's life will be held 10 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 29 S. George St. Viewings will be 4-6 p.m. 1.

Thursday at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, 863 S. George York (the former Hahn Home), and 9-10 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Dallastown Union Cemetery. KuhnerAssociates.com Margaret C.

"Peggy" Scott A viewing will be held from 9-10 a.m. Thursday followed by a 10 a.m. service at Olewiler Heffner. Condolences Obituary at BestLifeTributes.com Janet E. Halterman A visitation will be held on Thursday from 1-2 p.m.

fol lowed by a 2 p.m. service at Olewiler Heffner Funeral Home. Obituary condolences at BestLifeTributes.com Donald L. Wintrode Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday Newberrytown Church of God, 2290 Old Trail Road, Newberrytown.

Viewings will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at William E. Little Funeral Homes, 60 S. Main Manchester and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church.

Burial will be in Paddletown Cemetery, Newberrytown. KuhnerAssociates.com Call Obit Desk 717-505-4778 www.inyork.com FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC. Kaffer Phone 854-9211 for information, including expenses, 24 7 days. Complete pre-need service pre-paid or not. 902 Mt.

Rose 854-9211 John W. Keffer, Supv. George Robert W. 2114 W. Market 792-3239 Joseph V.

Keffer, Supv. Visit Our Website: www.KefferFH.com C. the R. El 30 Days For Funeral Home After 40 Years, Still Affording Families Expenses Reason 15 Your own private of course. Your own private Unprecedented! At the Kuhner family of funeral homes, notonly do we provide door to door private limousine service for every family.

We are uniquely equipped to provide unparalleled service by offering your own PRIVATE: AIRCRAFT for out of town family members and guests. At the time of a loss grieving family members should not have to endure major airline schedules, lengthy security lines or shuttle transportation from parking lot With a private, sumptuous, powerful, and safe turbine. powered aircraft we are prepared to whisk your out of town family members and friends from any of the nearly 7000 conveniently located airports in North America that are not serviced by the major airlines. KUHNER ASSOCIATES FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 863 South George Street York. PA 854-005 8 804 0821 Albert L.

Auhnet Ir. Sup BALIMEISTER ORCUTT SMALL WILLIAM FUNERAL E. HOMES Linus There are endless reasons for choosing one of the Kuhner Lunik al funer.al INC. hones. including the nationals reagazed fortes Haha I fount With locations themehout York Counts tall sense Re I leanes, team pate as a le complete sees aces cru A The test la fine can to al 4 Alt a al dr 1 111 han 19 rot.