Miriam S.K. Smith

Miriam Susan Kreider Smith, 91, of Palmyra, died Tuesday June 14, 2011 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in South Annville Township on Feb. 18, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Jonas and Susan Kettering Kreider. She was the wife of the late Lester Miller Smith, who died in 1993.

Miriam was a farmer’s wife, with her husband operating the family dairy farm in North Cornwall Township. She was a member of Middle Creek Church of the Brethren in Lititz and Farm Women Group #11.

Surviving are three sons: Simon K. Smith, of Palmyra; Lester M. Smith Jr., of Tum Tum, Wash.; Earl R., husband of Marilyn Smith, of Lebanon; two daughters: Susan Jane Smith, of Portland, Ore.; Joyce M., wife of Earl Morris, of Bellmawr, N.J.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law: Jane Smith, of Lebanon.

She was preceded in death by a son: Marlin J. Smith; and a daughter: Rose K. Smith; five brothers: Ralph, Isaac, Simon, Caleb and Henry Kreider; and three sisters: Elizabeth Kreider, Mary Kreider and Ruth Fahnestock.

Memorial services were held June 18 at the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home. Interment was held at the convenience of the family.

Betty J. Rice

Betty Jane Rice, 82, of Lititz, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at home.

She was born in Lancaster County to Charles and Margie (Graybill) Haines. She was the wife of Earl Rice. They celebrated their 65th anniversary on June 8.

Betty loved people and life. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Playing pinochle was one of her favorite pastimes.

In addition to her husband she is survived by a son: Dale, husband of Bonnie (Yeakel) Rice, of Lititz; three daughters: Andrea, wife of Lincoln Longstaff, of Sabinsville; Tobye, wife of James Satterwhite, of Lititz; and Kelley, wife of Brian Hollow, of Lititz; a brother: Paul, husband of Marlene Haines, of Brickerville; a sister: Thelma Buchter, of Lititz; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.

A funeral service was held June 21 at Brunnerville United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Bamberger officiating. Interment took place in Brunnerville United Methodist Cemetery.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

Melvin Martin

Melvin M. Martin, 69, of Lititz, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy.

Born in Brownstown, he was the son of the late Elmer J. and Verna (Musser) Martin. He was the husband of Joanne (Pierce) Martin. They celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary April 22.

Known to many as T-Bird Mel, he was a master storyteller and enjoyed bow hunting in the mountains.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children: Troy, husband of Jill (Wolf) Martin, of Akron; Wendi, wife of Jeffrey Manning, of Lancaster; and Darin, husband of Prudence (Warren) Martin, of Elizabethtown; five grandchildren: Pierce, Riley, Evan, Elise and Nathan; brothers and sisters: Virginia, Stanley, Marion, Lloyd and Earl; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Shelly Martin, Florence Stauffer, Chet Martin, Fred Martin, Vera Shirk and June Martin.

Funeral services were held June 22 at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren with pastors Keith Irvine and Kenneth Eberly officiating. Burial took place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Melvin’s memory may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604.

Sylvia G. Kush

Sylvia Grosch Kuch, 83, died Friday, June 17, 2011 at Pleasant View Retirement Community.

Born in Trenton, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Irene Kreiter Grosch of Lancaster County.

Sylvia was a 1950 graduate of Drexel University. She had lived in Philadelphia, Natick, Mass., Ridgewood, N.J., Madison, Ohio, and Elizabethtown.

In addition to raising four children, Sylvia was a past president of the American Association of University Women, played the harp, was a dedicated volunteer at the Fulton and Hershey theaters and a world traveler. She was also an active member of Donegal Presbyterian Church in Mount Joy, where she sang in the choir, was a deaconess and past president of the Women’s Association.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years: David H. Kuch; her four children: Kathleen L., wife of Paul A. SanDoe, of Conowingo, Md.; Nancy E.K., wife of Glenn E. Deardorff, of Chambersburg; Lawrence D. Kuch, of Lancaster; and James E. Kuch, husband of Janice H., of North Royalton, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Harold B. Kreider

Harold B. Kreider, 85, of Lititz, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the United Zion Retirement Community.

Born in Willow Street, he was the son of the late Eli and Laura Weaver Kreider. He was the loving husband of Esther Garman Kreider, and they observed their 63rd wedding anniversary in November 2010.

A lifelong farmer, Harold and Esther started growing mums in 1953 and developed Kreiders’ Mum Farm located near Lititz. He was known for growing new varieties and colors of mums throughout his career.

Harold was a faithful and active member of the White Oak Church of the Brethren in Manheim, where he taught Sunday school. He had a passion and love for music, and he enjoyed playing the fiddle and singing in various music groups. He enjoyed oil painting. Throughout his life, he was a true entrepreneur and was not afraid to venture out and try new things.

C. Stanley Hess Jr., 85, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Monday, June 13, 2011 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, where he had been residing for the last two years.

Born May 9, 1926 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late C. Stanley and Mary (Brubaker) Hess Sr. He was married to Wiona J.A. (Kline) Hess on Oct. 7, 1946. She died Jan. 17, 2009.

A veteran of World War II, Stan proudly served with the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He retired from Armstrong World Industries in Lancaster after 30 years of service.

Stan enjoyed collecting. Some of his collection included whiskey decanters, Winross trucks, milk bottles, stamps and multiple beer paraphernalia. He belonged to the Mountainside Hunting Club of Tioga County, the NRA and the Lancaster Hiking Club.

He will be lovingly missed by two sisters: Josephine, wife of Thomas S. Blandford, of Vienna, Va.; and Johanna Krause, of Lancaster; two nieces: Barbara Blandford, of Lawrenceville, N.J.; and Janet Blandford, of Vienna, Va.; three nephews: Neil Blandford, of Albuquerque, N.M.; Jeffrey Wagner, of Conestoga; and Joey Wagner, of Lancaster; as well as his extended family and caring friends.

Lewis W. Boger Jr.

Lewis W. Boger Jr., of Pleasant View Retirement Community in Manheim, formerly of Dunn Loring, Va., died Monday, June 13, 2011 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lewis W. Sr. and Ethel Heckman Boger.

Lew worked as a computer specialist for the U.S. government. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Manheim.

Lew graduated from Reading High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Albright College; he later attended the University of Connecticut where he obtained his master’s degree. His interests included gardening and ballroom and square dancing.

He was the last of his immediate family.

A funeral service was held in the Hoffer Auditorium at Pleasant View Retirement Community June 18 with Pastor Bill Melone officiating. Interment took place in Laureldale Cemetery in Reading.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent in Lew’s memory to Pleasant View Retirement Community Benevolent Care Endowment Fund, 544 N. Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545; or Salem United Methodist Church, 140 N. Penn St., Manheim, PA 17545.

Robert E. Barclay, 67, of Lititz, died Monday, June 13, 2011 in Abbotsford, Wis.

Born in Huntingdon, he was the husband of Marilyn Hoover Barclay.

Robert was employed as a sales manager for Liberty Homes Inc. of Dorchester, Wis. and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

Robert was of the Methodist faith, was a member of American Legion Post 561 of McConnellsburg and was an avid golfer.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children: Loren A., of Harrisonville; Matthew U., of McConnellsburg; Keith E., husband of Tracey, of Yardley; and Anna M., of Lititz; seven grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Salem Lutheran Church of Kissel Hill, 26 Owl Hill Road, Lititz, PA 17543.

To send online condolences to the family, visit richardheiseyfuneralhome.com.

By: MICHAEL C. UPTON Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

Warwick School Board Tuesday approved a $59,981,045 budget for the 2011-12 school year. The tax increase needed to balance the budget will equal .24 mils, or 1.36 percent, setting the millage rate at 17.9.

The final budget, passed with a 7-1 vote, would result in a tax increase of $41 on the average Warwick home with an assessed value of $170,000. Board member Jeff Conrad, attending via conference call, was the lone nay vote.

"This budget has been something we’ve talked about since last July, not something we come up with lightly, obviously. We talk about it every month at committee of the whole. We talk about it every month in finance and legal (committee meetings) and many of the other meetings as well. So, this is not something that has just come up out of the blue," Board President Dr. Timothy Quinn said. "Administration’s worked pretty hard on coming up with this budget, along with the finance and legal committee and everybody else. I just want to thank the administration for working very hard on this."

Finance and legal committee chair and board treasurer Darryl Miller echoed those sentiments.

The following article was written by Andy Amway, Lititz Springs Pool manager:

The first special event of this year’s 50th anniversary celebration will take place at the pool on June 25. The pool will host a 50th birthday party from 8 to 10 p.m.

Swimmers will be permitted to bring rafts and beach balls, swim and listen to the music of the 60s — Beach Boys, Mamas & The Papas, The 5th Dimension and the Beattles.

In addition, the snack bar will be serving a special treat for all those in attendance. The entire evening is free to all pool members. There will be a fee for non-pool members.

Beginning on June 24 and continuing on Fridays through the summer, water games will be held at 2 for children from four to ten years old.