Person Page - 194

     Edgar M. Workman was born on 10 September 1921.¹ He died on 1 August 1995 at Syracuse, New York, at age 73.^1,2

     Charles Neal Milley was born on 28 April 1915 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Dorothy E Krouse circa 1936.¹ Charles Neal Milley died on 6 January 1996 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 80.^1,2 He was buried on 9 January 1996 at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Charles Neal Milley Find-a-Grave.com ID # 60253099.
     He appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at 439 High St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at 23 Lee Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was described as Race: White, Height, 5' 7", Weight 125 lbs, Hazel Eyes, Blonde Hair, Light complexion. on 16 October 1940 at 711 1/2 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was employed by Armstrong World Industries Research and Development Plant where he was in the carpet research unit for about 15 years. before June 1980.⁷ He lived in December 1985 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ He lived after December 1985 at St. John's Herr Estate Retirement Community, 200 Luther Lane, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ He lived on 19 September 1992 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ His Social Security Number was 181-03-8557 on 30 September 2008.¹⁰

     Dorothy E Krouse was born on 15 March 1917 at East Prospect, York, Pennsylvania.^2,3 She married Charles Neal Milley, son of Harry Kline Milley and Jennie Bewley Neal, circa 1936.¹ Dorothy E Krouse died on 2 July 1994 at Luther Acres, Lititz, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 77.⁴ She was buried on 5 July 1994 at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ Dorothy E Krouse Find-a-Grave.com ID # 60253133.
     As of circa 1936,her married name was Milley.¹ She lived on 1 July 1994 at 1340 Union Street, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Her Social Security Number was (an unknown value) on 30 September 2008.⁶

     Mary Virginia Milley was born on 20 August 1918 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,3 She married Charles D Kittinger on 26 August 1939 at ST John's Lutheran Chruch, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,4 Mary Virginia Milley died on 11 February 2012 at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 93; Mary V. Kittinger, 93, passed peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry K. and Jennie Neal Milley. Her husband Charles D. Kittinger died in 1962.

Mary had been a volunteer Grey Lady at the Lancaster General Hospital for many years. She also worked in food service for the School District of Lancaster for 14 years, retiring in 1976. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church, Lancaster. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed doing needlework and crafts, especially counted cross stitch.

Surviving are two daughters, Susanne K., wife of G. Guy Smith of Swarthmore, and Brenda K., wife of David W. Haverstick of Millersville; four grandchildren, Andrew Haverstick, Megan, Elizabeth, and Christopher Smith and his wife, Shanon, two great-grandchildren, Fiona and Cooper Smith; and four sisters, Kathleen Milley, Catherine Guinter and Sylvia Erisman, all of Lancaster, and Margaret Milley of New Mexico. Mary's siblings Ruth Ely and Charles, Richard and Robert Milley preceded her in death.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, March 3, 2012, in the Chapel at the Mennonite Home, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA, with Chaplain Dorcas J. Martzall officiating. Private Interment in Riverview Burial Park. Please omit flowers and consider doing an act of kindness for someone in memory of Mary. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 2/28/2012.³ She was buried on 14 February 2012 at Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Mary Virginia Milley Find-a-Grave.com ID # 85873020 + full obituary.
     She appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at 439 High St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at 23 Lee Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ Her married name was Kittinger.¹ She was listed as a resident in Mary Virginia Kittinger and Charles D Kittinger's household in the census report in 1940 at 815 North Shippien St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ Mary Virginia Kittinger was listed as a resident in Charles D Kittinger and Mary Virginia Kittinger's household in the census report in 1950 at 1st floor 336 East Ross St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She lived in December 1985 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ She lived on 19 September 1992 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ She lived on 11 March 2011 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ She, the common Ancestor, and Benjamin Franklin Milley were DNA Match Grand son gscmith77 tested at Ancestry and matched Sheri 45 cM 2 segments on 20 March 2024.

     Charles D Kittinger was born in 1918.² He married Mary Virginia Milley, daughter of Harry Kline Milley and Jennie Bewley Neal, on 26 August 1939 at ST John's Lutheran Chruch, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,3 Charles D Kittinger died on 25 March 1962 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,4 He was buried on 28 March 1962 at Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His Inscription: T3 660th Eng
World War II.^2,4 Charles D Kittinger Find-a-Grave.com ID # 129292758.
     He served as the enumerator for Mary Virginia Kittinger and Charles D Kittinger's census of 1940 at 815 North Shippien St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1950 at 1st floor 336 East Ross St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

     Richard Henry Milley was born on 19 September 1922 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mildred Corey, daughter of Charles Corey and Mary Montgomery, circa November 1947.^1,3 Richard Henry Milley died on 19 September 1992 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 70; He died unexpectedly of Cardiopulmonary arrest. Fred F. Groff Inc was funeral director.^1,4 He was buried on 22 September 1992 at Riverview Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Groff Funeral Home ordered a Vet Bronze 10/7/92. His grave is in Section DOF Lot 68D, Grave 1.⁵
     He appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at 23 Lee Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was listed as a resident in Harry Kline Milley and Jennie Bewley Milley's household in the census report on 9 April 1940 at 626 St Joseph St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ Richard Henry Milley was graduated in 1941 at McCaskey High School, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ Richard Henry Milley was also known as Dick Milley.³ He was described as Race: White, Height: 5' 2", Weight 124 lbs; Gray Eyes, Blonde Hair, Light Complexion. Card states unfit for service. and has an adbominal scar. on 30 June 1942 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He began military service on 8 December 1942 in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. Service # 245 12 85.^8,4 He ended military service on 18 July 1944.⁴ He was employed by John W. Eshleman and Sons Feed Company where he was a sales/account representative. between 1946 and 1974.^8,3 He and Mildred Milley resided at 335 E Ross St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1948. He is employed by John w Eshelman & sons Inc as a clerk.⁹ Richard Henry Milley lived in December 1985 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ He lived on 18 September 1992 at 517 Yorktown Rd, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^8,3 His Social Security Number was issued in Pennsylvania -196-10-4993 on 30 September 2008.¹¹

     Mildred Corey was born on 21 June 1918 at Merrimack, New Hampshire.^3,4 She married Richard Henry Milley, son of Harry Kline Milley and Jennie Bewley Neal, circa November 1947.^1,5 Mildred Corey died on 10 February 2015 at Friend's home, Rapho Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 96; Mildred C. Milley, 96, of Lancaster, went to be with Jesus, Monday evening, February 9, 2015.

She spent the last months of her amazing life in the loving care of Julia Arment. Mill or Millie, as friends called her or Nee, a nickname she fondly was referred to by her godson, Guy. Mildred lived a long and wondrous life that started in Merrimack, New Hampshire where she grew up with her parents, Charles and Mary Montgomery Corey as well as her two brothers Walter, Robert and sister Francine.

She went to college for two years studying to do mission work but left college to look for employment as the US was heading into war. She traveled the country finding multiple opportunities and eventually landing in Lancaster where she worked for the Social Security office and met her husband Richard Milley and they were married for over 30 years until he died in 1992.

Mill enjoyed and cared for all animals, ask anyone in her neighborhood. She enjoyed raking leaves and reciting Shakespeare even in to her 90’s. Mildred will be remembered in the hearts of those who were influenced by her and loved forever by those who were close to her.

She is the last of her immediate family, but leaves behind her devoted friends and godson Guy Arment of Lancaster.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in Riverview Burial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mildred’s name may be made to ASPCA, 848 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.^3,4 She was buried on 13 February 2015 at Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Cause of death listed was 'Failure to Thrive'. Funeral arrangments by The Groff's family, Lancaster, PA. Grave k#2, Dec DOF, Lot 63D with husband Richard Milley.^3,6 Mildred Corey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 142446975.
     She and Richard Henry Milley resided at 335 E Ross St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1948; He is employed by John w Eshelman & sons Inc as a clerk.⁷ Mildred Corey was a stenographer at Lancaster County Board of Assistance. in 1948 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ Her married name was Milley.^1,3

     Charles W. Erisman was born on 31 March 1924 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He married Sylvia E. Milley, daughter of Harry Kline Milley and Jennie Bewley Neal, on 10 December 1949.¹ Charles W. Erisman died on 5 May 2011 at Essa Flory Hospice Center, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 87.² He was buried on 28 May 2011 at Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Charles W. Erisman Find-a-Grave.com ID # 70301096.

     Ruth B. Milley was born on 19 October 1916 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She married Jay Bushong circa 1950.³ Ruth B. Milley married John C. Ely circa 1983.¹ Ruth B. Milley died on 11 March 2011 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 94; Her obituary read:
Ruth M. Bushong Ely, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was born October 19, 1916, the daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Milley. She was the wife of the late Jay Bushong to whom she was married for over 31 years and the late John Ely with whom she shared 7 years until his death in 1990.

Ruth was employed by American Seed Company during World War II and again after Jay's death. She and Jay had spent many happy hours in the company of their large number of friends dancing and playing cards. With John, she traveled throughout the United States and sailed the high seas, including a trans-Atlantic cruise on the QE II, and she gave him loving care during his last illness.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara, wife of John Graeter, and two grandsons, Chris Graeter, husband of Julie Colville, Fort Collins, Colorado, and Tim Graeter, husband of Rachel Cantwell, Kettering, Ohio, and granddaughters Claire, Lindsey, Emily, Audrey and Hannah, along with five sisters, Kathleen Milley, Mary Kittinger, Catherine (Kitty) Guinter and Sylvia Erisman, all of Lancaster, and by Margaret Milley of New Mexico, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She also leaves a stepson, Albert Ely and his wife Mary Jane, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, and their children John, David and Megan and six great-grandchildren. Ruth's brothers Charles, Richard and Robert Milley predeceased her.

The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to the staff and employees of Masonic Village, especially in the Lafayette East neighborhood, for the kindness and love they extended to Ruth during the time she was with them.

A Memorial Service will take place Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 11 AM, with Chaplain Timothy A. Nickel officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA. Friends may greet the family from 10-11 AM at the funeral home. Private Interment in Riverview Burial Park. Please omit flowers. If desired, contributions may be sent to Masonic Charities, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

Lancaster Sunday News 3/13/2011.² She was buried on 14 March 2011 at Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Cross Lot 202, Grave 2.² Ruth B. Milley Find-a-Grave.com ID # 66850030.
     She appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at 439 High St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ She appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at 23 Lee Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ As of circa 1950,her married name was Bushong.³ Her married name was Ely.¹ She lived in December 1985 at Millersville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ She lived on 19 September 1992 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^7,8

     John C. Ely married Ruth B. Milley, daughter of Harry Kline Milley and Jennie Bewley Neal, circa 1983.¹ John C. Ely died in 1990.²

     Kathleen A. Milley was born on 12 March 1921 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,3 She died on 1 December 2017 at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 96. Her obit: Kathleen "Kate" A. Milley, 96, of Lancaster, formerly of Sanford, FL, died Friday morning, December 1, 2017 at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster.

Miss Milley was a bookkeeper for Belk, Inc. Department Stores, Ormond Beach, FL. She enjoyed bird-watching and loved fishing during her years in Florida.

Born March 12, 1921 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry K. and Jennie B. (Neal) Milley and was of the Lutheran faith.

She is survived by one sister; Catherine "Kitty" Guinter, of the Mennonite Home as well as several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by seven siblings; Sylvia Erisman, Mary Kittinger, Ruth Ely, Charles, Margaret and Robert Milley.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service to be held at the Chapel of the Mennonite Home, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Saturday afternoon, December 9, 2017 at 2PM (Visitation 1:30-2PM). Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial Remembrances can be made in her memory to the Mennonite Home Caring Fund.³ She was buried after 1 December 2017at a private ceremony and at convenience of the family.³
     She appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at 23 Lee Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She was listed as a resident in Harry Kline Milley and Jennie Bewley Milley's household in the census report on 9 April 1940 at 626 St Joseph St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Kathleen A. Milley resided at 626 St Joseph St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1948.She was employed as a bookkeeper.⁵ She lived in December 1985 at Sanford, Florida.⁶ She lived on 19 September 1992 at Sanford, Florida.⁷ She was a bookkeeper for Belk, Inc Department Stores before 2011 at Ormond Beach, Florida.³ She lived on 11 March 2011 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸

     Robert William Milley was born on 3 October 1925 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^3,2,4 He married Helen Elizabeth Russell on 2 March 1946.¹ Robert William Milley married Mary M (?) before 1948.⁴ Robert William Milley died on 25 April 1976 at Pennsylvania at age 50; Last residence was recorded as Sunbury PA for Robert.³ He was buried on 28 April 1976 at Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, Northumberland, Pennsylvania.⁵ Robert William Milley Find-a-Grave.com ID # 52334873.⁶
     He appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at 23 Lee Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ He was listed as a resident in Harry Kline Milley and Jennie Bewley Milley's household in the census report on 9 April 1940 at 626 St Joseph St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ Robert William Milley began military service on 1 June 1942 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Served in US Navy overseas from Oct 3 1942 to June 1 1943 and again Dec 23 1944 to Sept 24 1945.⁴ He ended military service on 24 September 1945 at U S Naval Hospital, Pensacola, Florida.⁴ He was described as Race; white: Height; 5' 5", Weight; 110 lbs, Blue eyes, brown hair and ruddy complexion. on 28 September 1946.⁹ He lived in 1948 at 851 N Quieen St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was employed by Watt & Shand as an apprentice Interior Decorator. His wife is listed as a Mary M.^10,4 He resided at 851 N Quieen St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on 21 April 1950.⁴ His Social Security Number was 202-16-6581 on 10 December 2004.³

     Joseph K. Hemler was born in 1936 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He married Marcia A. Milley, daughter of Charles Neal Milley and Dorothy E Krouse, circa 1954.^1,2 Joseph K. Hemler died on 2 May 2016 at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His obituary: Joseph K. Hemler, 80, of Lancaster, passed from this life on May 2, 2016 at the Mennonite Home. He was the loving husband of Marcia (Milley) Hemler for 62 years. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Pauline (Kready) Hemler.

Joe was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School class of 1953. He played football under the late coach Eugene Kruis and was co-captain of the Crusaders 1953 team. Owing to many permanent and minor injuries, Catholic’s last game of the season was cancelled.

In 1959 Joe graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a B.S. in Economics. After college he started his career with the Federal Government as a cost accountant at Olmstead Air Force Base.

He joined the U.S. Postal Service in 1966 as a cost accountant in the Service’s Headquarters in Washington D.C. He was promoted chief of information presentation section in the cost division. While there, Joe was a recipient of a Post Office Department Superior Accomplishment Award.

He transferred to Lancaster Post Office in 1973 as Budget Manager. He later held the position of Director of Finance and retired as Director of Field Operations in 1992. Joe then worked part time for AAA Lancaster county from 1993 to 2015 and enjoyed his time there helping members plan trips.

Joe was a past member of several organizations; the Bowie Maryland YMCA board, a lifetime member of the Hempfield Jaycees, Northeast Rotary Club, the Lancaster Power Squadron, Board of Directors for the Lancaster Postal Employees Credit Union, the American Management Association, Woodcrest Villa Resident Council, treasurer of the Wood Shop. He was a member of Stehman United Methodist Church serving as financial secretary and on the administrative board for many years. After moving to Woodcrest he attended the chapel there.

His interests were toy train collecting, furniture refinishing, and vacations at the Jersey shore, cruising the Chesapeake Bay on his boat KIJOTO, and his yearly trip to the Outer Banks deep sea fishing for Tuna. Joe looked forward to his monthly breakfast with his 1953 classmates. Most of all he loved being with his family.

In addition to his wife Marcia, he is survived by a daughter, Kim Smith (wife of Ted) of Lancaster; and two sons, Jody Hemler (husband of Audrey) and Tom Hemler (husband of Tami) both of Lancaster. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren; Brooke Sakellaris (wife of Andreas) of Lancaster, Jonathan Hemler (husband of Elise)of Virginia, Christopher Hemler (husband of Paige) of North Carolina, Jacqueline Hemler and Natalie Smith both of Lancaster. He is survived by a brother Frank Hemler (husband of Dawn) of Lancaster, and a sister Barbara Krimmel of Manheim. He was preceded in death by a sister Louise Cheresini.

The family would like to thank J. Harold Mohler M.D. for giving Joe the best of care for many years.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Viva Centre at Woodcrest Villa, 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Chaplain Mim Cruz officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be private at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Mennonite Home Benevolent Fund, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.² He was buried on 5 May 2016 at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Joseph K. Hemler Find-a-Grave.com ID # 163438779.
     He appeared on the census of 18 May 1940 at 229 East Clay Street, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He was graduated in 1953 at Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He was graduated in 1959 at Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Samuel Shoemaker was born in March 1857 at Pennsylvania.² He married Bertha Piper circa 1885.^1,3
     Samuel Shoemaker was a stone mason at the time of this census on 4 June 1900 at Franklin, Pennsylvania.² He and Bertha Piper appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Sulphur Springs, Fannett Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania.² Samuel Shoemaker was a laborer on a Seed Farm. on 30 April 1910 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He and Bertha Piper appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Bertha is listed at this census as being the mother of 7 children, only 6 living.³

     Bertha Piper was born in January 1862 at Pennsylvania.² She married Samuel Shoemaker circa 1885.^1,3
     As of circa 1885,her married name was Shoemaker.¹ Bertha Piper and Samuel Shoemaker appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Sulphur Springs, Fannett Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania.² Bertha Piper and Samuel Shoemaker appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Bertha is listed at this census as being the mother of 7 children, only 6 living.³ Bertha Shoemaker appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Washington Street, Orange, Orange, Virginia.⁴