By: MELINDA ELMER Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

A few residents of Acorn and Long lanes attended the Elizabeth Township Board of Supervisors meeting Monday night to learn what progress has been made regarding an ongoing disagreement over the placement of 30 mailboxes.

Supervisor Rodney May said that the township had written a letter to the Lititz Post Office asking if the mailboxes could be placed about 650 feet up Acorn Lane, a private drive. The post office does not normally deliver mail on private driveways.

According to May, the post office has sent the question up the chain of command. He has not gotten a reply or an answer.

May told the residents that all further discussion of the matter will be tabled until the Oct. 8 meeting when the township solicitor will be in attendance to answer questions about clear line of sight triangles, right-of-ways and the driveway ordinance.

Long Lane resident Sharon Getz said that she had looked at the township’s ordinance online and said that Long Lane should have a posted speed limit of 40 mph rather than the unposted defacto limit of 55. The township secretary will seek further information from the road superintendent.

Donna F. (Ehrhart) Zimmerman, 63, of Rothsville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.

Born in Ephrata, Donna was the daughter of the late Herbert and Beatrice (Donmoyer) Ehrhart.

She was a 1967 Warwick High School graduate and worked at Dart Container in Leola.

She is survived by a son: Jeffrey A. Zimmerman, of Rothsville; a granddaughter: Karissa Zimmerman, of Rothsville; and a brother: Spencer Ehrhart, husband of Jean (Worrell) Ehrhart, of Lititz.

Memorial services will be held at the Rothsville Fire Company Pavilion at 1 p.m. Sept. 23. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

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A. Grace Wenger, 93, of Landis Homes, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.

Born in Upper Leacock Township, she was the daughter of the late Elam M. and Anna Myer Wenger.

A teacher for 39 years, she retired in 1979 from Millersville University and spent the summer teaching at the North Institute of Technology in Shenyang, the Peoples Republic of China. Besides writing curriculum materials for the Mennonite Publishing House, she authored histories of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Landis Homes Retirement Community and Eastern Mennonite Missions.

A graduate of Upper Leacock High School, she received her bachelor’s degree from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and took additional graduate work at Temple University and the University of Delaware. She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, where she was active in Sunday school and the Sewing Circle. Concerned about housing problems in Lancaster, she was one of the founders of Tabor Community Services. In addition to her quilting, gardening, walking and traveling enjoyments, she was an excellent cook who delighted the palate of many at family gatherings.

Kathryn Elizabeth Tran, 28, of Landisville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 unexpectedly.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Nam Vahn Tran and Dawn Khamvongsa.

Kathryn was a 2002 graduate of Manheim Central High School. She also graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as a political science major and a minor in pre-law. She worked for the elections committee and was a campaign manager. She attended St. John Neumann Catholic Church with her boyfriend, Derek. Kathryn loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Kathryn is survived by her son: Grady Douglas Bell; her boyfriend: Derek Schnader, of Landisville; a brother: Erik Plank, of Lancaster; a sister: Tiffny Gainer, wife of Bill Gainer, of Lititz; nieces and nephews: Enya, Patrick, Matthew, Emma and Jack; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a cousin: Fred H. Marchand III; and an uncle: Jeff Holmes.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 13 at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, with Rev. James O’Blaney, C.S.S.R. as celebrant. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, and again Sept. 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place at Witness Park in Lititz.

Jay Thomas "Tom" Stauffer, 79, of Lititz, passed away of natural causes Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 surrounded by family at his home.

Born in Brownstown, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Wolf Stauffer. He was married 59 years on Dec. 23 to Betsy Haines Stauffer.

Stauffer was a craftsman, designer and metallurgist for more than 50 years. He was world-renowned for his reproductions of pewter plates from the colonial era. A street near his home, Pewter Drive, is named in his honor.

He worked for the former Hubley Toy Co. in Lancaster for 15 years, where he designed toys of all types, including the model for the Mr. Magoo car. He later worked for Wilton Armetale in Columbia, where he made a Presidential Seal for Air Force One, and was made an honorary lieutenant colonel aide-de-camp in the Alabama State Militia by then-governor George Wallace for creating a set of plates for the state.

He built up his pewter reproduction business in his basement workshop and demonstrated pewter making at the Kutztown Folk Festival for more than 30 years.

Abram M. Shenk, 92, of Luther Acres, Lititz, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 at Luther Acres.

Born in Manor Township Aug. 21, 1920, he was the son of the late Clayton R. and Elizabeth F. (Sangrey) Shenk. He was married to the late Agnes H. Shenk, who passed away Oct. 12, 2008.

He was a member of Calvary Church, Lancaster, and was a poultry farmer for Miller & Bushong in Rohrerstown, and later worked as a machine operator at Black & Decker for 17 years, retiring in 1983. He enjoyed his family and making a family genealogy scrapbook. He also enjoyed doing projects and watching NASCAR.

He is survived by a son: A. Kenneth, husband of Doris (Harnish) Shenk, of Lititz; and a daughter, G. Jean, wife of Harold B. Wissler, of New Holland; five grandchildren: Lori, Duane, Deb, Darla and Shelley; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one brother: Paul Shenk, of California; and two sisters: Myrtle Potter, of Florida; and Naomi Funk, of Columbia.

He was preceded in death by four brothers: Landis, Clayton, Benjamin and Raymond.

A funeral service was held Sept. 7 at Luther Acres Chapel of the Good Samaritan with Rev. David Allen officiating. Interment will be private.

William A. "Bill" Sheaffer, 91, of New Holland, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Moravian Manor in Lititz.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy (Mentzer) Sheaffer. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late William R. and Anna (Pasko) Sheaffer.

After graduating from West Chester State Teachers College, Bill served in the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant in the field artillery during World War II in the Philippines. Following his Army service, he taught English and social studies for two years in the Lebanon area before beginning a 35-year career with Sperry New Holland as publications editor. When he retired in 1984, he returned to teaching, working for nearly a decade as a substitute in the Garden Spot School District.

Throughout his long working life and in retirement, Bill loved words, language and good writing. He read widely and was a natural storyteller, always ready with an anecdote or bit of good humor. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: William K., wife of Lynne Sheaffer, of Ephrata; David F., husband of Helen Sheaffer, of Lititz; and Joanne Sheaffer, wife of Jeff Steinbrink, of Lancaster; two grandsons: Matthew and Christopher; and six great-grandchildren.

Donnavon D. Shaffer, 81, of Lititz, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 at Hospice & Community Care.

Born in Hyndman, he was the son of the late David E. and Blanche Browning Shaffer. He was married for 30 years to the late D. Louise Cook Shaffer, who passed away in 1992, and later was married for three years to Darlene Welsh.

Donnavon served in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953, stationed on the destroyer USS O’Hare.

He was a graduate of Hyndman High School and received his bachelor’s degree in education in physical sciences and math from Millersville University. He was employed as a chemist at RCA for 43 years and earned two patents and several technical and managerial service awards. He enjoyed golf, motorcycle riding, was a master bridge player and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lancaster.

He is survived by two daughters: Holly, wife of Michael Tshudy, of Lititz; Becky, wife of Thom Holmberg, of Lancaster; and grandsons: Jonathan and Christopher Tshudy, of Lititz.

He was preceded in death by his sisters: Shirley Beck and Mary Gibson; and brothers: William Crawford and Joe Emerick.

Susan S. Rishell, 80, of Lancaster, entered into the house of the Lord Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Howard L. and Gladys S. (Smith) Steele. She was married to Miles D. Rishell for over 55 years.

Susan was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School. She was employed as a file clerk for Educators Mutual Life Company and then Great American Insurance Company for many years.

She enjoyed coordinating and attending family events, collecting angel statues, and reading books (especially mystery novels). She was an avid Philadelphia Flyers and Hershey Bears fan, loved dogs and was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Lancaster. She will always be loved and missed by all of her family.

In addition to her loving husband, Susan is survived by her children: Michael D., husband of Cheryl Rishell; Patrick D., husband of Kim Rishell; and Robert D., husband of Christine Rishell, all of Lititz; Linda, wife of Bernard Weisser, of Wrightsville; and Karen, wife of Jason Young, of Lancaster; and eight grandchildren.

Ronald R. McNeill, 66, a lifelong resident of Brickerville, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at Lancashire Hall in Lancaster.

Ron was born in Lebanon, son of the late Jacob and Viola (Becker) McNeill.

He was a member of Lititz Church of the Brethren (COB), where he was active in the Blessed Believers Sunday school class. He previously was employed at EARS in Ephrata and later attended Masonic Village Adult Daycare.

An avid Phillies and Eagles fan, Ron also loved 18-wheelers, race cars, horses, puppies, his hats and the outdoors. He will be missed. He was a special guy who enjoyed people’s company and being where the action was.

Ron is survived by two aunts, one uncle, a number of cousins and his caregivers: Mary Ann and Freeman "Fritz" Blough.

Funeral services were held Sept. 7 at Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, Ephrata, with the Rev. Steve Hess officiating. Place of interment was Memory Gardens, East Cocalico Township.

The family would like to thank the staffs of Lancashire Hall and Pine Tree Way for taking good care of Ron.

Donations in Ron’s memory may be made to Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz, PA 17543.