Ellen Minerva Rynier

F, b. 11 April 1916, d. 22 May 2014
Father*Adam Ellsworth Rynier b. 17 Aug 1882, d. Feb 1976
Mother*Elsie E Leaman b. 5 Mar 1884, d. 28 Aug 1944
Last Edited26 May 2014
     Ellen Minerva Rynier was born on 11 April 1916. She married Elmer William Feister, son of William Jacob Feister and Rosanna (Annie) Armer, on 22 December 1940 at St. John's United Brethren Church, Paradise, Pennsylvania; Rev. Charles Snavely officiating.1 Ellen Minerva Rynier died on 22 May 2014 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 98.2 She was buried on 27 May 2014 at Paradise Mennonite Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Ellen R. Feister, 98, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, May 22, 2014 following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Elmer W. Feister, who died in 1998 after 57 years of marriage.

Ellen was a graduate of the former Paradise High School, class of 1934. A homemaker, Ellen also retired after 10 years at Novelty Brush Company.

She was a life time member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Paradise.

She enjoyed going out to eat at local restaurants. Ellen also enjoyed newspaper puzzles, gardening and watching the Phillies. She loved to vacation at Ocean City, MD and Wildwood, NJ. Ellen drove her car until she was 96 years of age and loved shopping at the former Watt & Shand department store.

Born in Paradise, she was the daughter of the late Adam E. and Elsie E. (Leaman) Rynier. Ellen is survived by two sons, Randall Feister of Lititz and James, married to Carol Ann Feister of Lancaster; four grandchildren, Lori, married to Brian Mauck of Lancaster, Kory W. Feister of Elizabethtown, Nathan Feister of Lancaster and Erin, married to Thomas Watts of York; one great-granddaughter, Cecelia Watts and a sister, M. Jean Rynier of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.

Ellen’s laughter and endearing humor will be lovingly missed by her family. They would like to thank the staff at Lancaster General Hospital for their kindness and care.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11:00 Am. in St. John’s United Methodist Church, 3001 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA, 17562, with Pastor Eugene Errickson officiating. There will be a viewing from 10:00 Am. until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.2
     She was a member of St John's United Methodist Church, Paradise.2 She appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 She appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Paradise Village, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.4 She appeared on the census of April 1940 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5 As of December 1940,her married name was Feister. A drop in reception was held in honor of Elmer & Ellen's 50th Wedding anniversary. on 16 December 1990 at the Home of Mr & Mrs James Feister, Lancaster.1 She witnessed Ellen was recognized as member of St John's United Methodist Church for 80 years. in August 2011.6

Family

Elmer William Feister b. 14 Mar 1915, d. 22 Jan 1998

Citations

  1. [S83] Betty Gregg, compiler, "Collection of Clippings and Obituary Info."
  2. [S202] Newspaper and date.
  3. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Twp, Dist # 114, Dwelling # 204, Family # 221.
  4. [S66] 1930 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Twp, Dist #102, Dwelling # 100, Family # 103.
  5. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise, Dist # 36-131, Visitation # 72.
  6. [S163] Unknown author, "Long Term members."

Elizabeth (Betty) Woerth

F, b. 31 January 1925, d. 4 March 2000
Father*John M. Woerth b. 23 Jan 1892, d. 6 Jan 1937
Mother*Emily E. Pickell b. 1896, d. 1992
Last Edited4 Apr 2022
     Elizabeth (Betty) Woerth was born on 31 January 1925. She married Earl Lawrence (Dick) Feister, son of William Jacob Feister and Rosanna (Annie) Armer, on 28 August 1946. Elizabeth (Betty) Woerth died on 4 March 2000 at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 75.1 She was buried on 7 March 2000 at St John's United Methodist Cemtery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2
     She was a bank teller in bank on 4 April 1950 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 She was listed as a resident in Earl Lawrence (Dick) Feister and Elizabeth (Betty) Woerth's household in the census report on 4 April 1950 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3

Family

Earl Lawrence (Dick) Feister b. 22 Oct 1921, d. 22 Jul 1996

Citations

  1. [S22] Lancaster Newspapers.
  2. [S13] Various Persons Cemetery Records, E. Sue Gregg, Ronks, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Photo on Findagrave.com.
  3. [S359] April 1950 Census Records, unknown repository address, Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, ED: 36-3: Bart township, Dwelling # 157 Sheet 22.

Roger William (Bill) Murray

M, b. 7 October 1949, d. 5 January 2021
Father*Roger Murray b. 14 Sep 1918, d. 28 May 1979
Mother*Verna Elvina Feister b. 26 Sep 1916, d. 29 Jan 2002
Last Edited3 Apr 2021
     Roger William (Bill) Murray was born on 7 October 1949 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 He married Susan Winters, daughter of Lucene Winters, circa 1974.1 Roger William (Bill) Murray body was donated on 5 January 2021. He decided to donate his body to Science Care for research in order to help others with his illness. Multiple System Atrophy. He was originally diagnosed with Parkinsons's disease but later officially diagnosed with MSA.1 He died on 5 January 2021 at at home, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 71.1
     He was listed as a resident in Roger Murray and Verna Elvina Murray's household in the census report on 4 April 1950 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 Roger William (Bill) Murray lived in 1998 at 8316 Pheasant Run, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania. He lived on 29 January 2002 at Fogelsville, Pennsylvania.3 He was a employee of PP & L for 37 years. before 2020 at Allentown, Pennsylvania.1

Family

Susan Winters

Citations

  1. [S30] Newspaper Obit, Lancaster Pennsylvania Newspapers Jan 9 2021 page A11.
  2. [S359] April 1950 Census Records, unknown repository address, Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, ED: 36-3: Bart township, Dwelling # 160 Sheet 22.
  3. [S52] Bachman Web Site, online www.bachmanfuneral.com, Murray, Verna F.

Robert William Brown1

M, b. 19 August 1927, d. 30 October 1981
Father*Ira Brown
Mother*Mildred C George
Last Edited23 Jun 2020
     Robert William Brown was born on 19 August 1927.2 He married Gloria Arlene Feister, daughter of William Jacob Feister and Rosanna (Annie) Armer, on 27 March 1948 at St John's EUB Church, Paradise, Pennsylvania.1 Robert William Brown died on 30 October 1981 at Pennsylvania at age 54.1 He was buried on 3 November 1981 at St John's United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 Robert William Brown Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 53418438.

Family

Gloria Arlene Feister

Citations

  1. [S18] E. Sue Gregg, compiler, "Personally Told me."
  2. [S89] ?, "E-mail Message," e-mail to E Sue Gregg, Bob Borzok email Nov 25 2006.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Burials at St John's United Methodist Cemetery.

Beryl T Townsend

F, b. 22 May 1925, d. 3 April 2022
Father*Charles Townsend
Mother*Lillian Fox
Last Edited11 Apr 2022
     Beryl T Townsend was born on 22 May 1925 at Smyrna, Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 She married Harry Maris Armer, son of John W (Jack) ARMER and Lillian May Rineer, on 23 May 1941 at Elkton, Maryland.1 Beryl T Armer died on 3 April 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 96.2 She was buried on 6 April 2022 at Middle Octorara Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 Beryl T Townsend Find-a-Grave.com ID # 238552438.
     As of 23 May 1941,her married name was Armer.1

Family

Harry Maris Armer b. 8 Aug 1914, d. 8 Jul 1976
Children

Citations

  1. [S35] Armer Family, Manuscript, apr 17 2000 unknown repository, Received Family Group Sheets Sept 18, 2009.
  2. [S30] Newspaper Obit, Lancaster Newspapers Apr 6 2022, page A9.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a grave on Apr 11, 2022.

Harry Maris Armer Jr

M, b. 13 November 1941, d. before April 2022
Father*Harry Maris Armer b. 8 Aug 1914, d. 8 Jul 1976
Mother*Beryl T Townsend b. 22 May 1925, d. 3 Apr 2022
Last Edited11 Apr 2022
     Harry Maris Armer Jr was born on 13 November 1941 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 He married Nancy Kay Bourquardez, daughter of Lee Bourquardez and Cathlyn Hayes, on 12 July 1964 at Tallahassee, Florida.1 Harry Maris Armer Jr died before April 2022.2
     He lived in March 1997 at Rockledge, Florida.3

Family

Nancy Kay Bourquardez

Citations

  1. [S35] Armer Family, Manuscript, apr 17 2000 unknown repository, Received Family Group Sheets Sept 18, 2009.
  2. [S30] Newspaper Obit, Lancaster Newspapers Apr 6 2022, page A9 for mother, Beryl Townsend Armer.
  3. [S146] Various, Year: 1997; Page: 153 Obituary of brother.

John C (Jack) Armer

M, b. 22 November 1948, d. 21 March 1997
Father*Harry Maris Armer b. 8 Aug 1914, d. 8 Jul 1976
Mother*Beryl T Townsend b. 22 May 1925, d. 3 Apr 2022
Last Edited12 Feb 2022
     John C (Jack) Armer was born on 22 November 1948 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 He married Susan L Frey, daughter of Richard Frey and Nancy M. Gregg, on 6 August 1977 at St Philip the Apostle Church, Millersville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 John C (Jack) Armer died on 21 March 1997 at LGH, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 48. He was buried on 24 March 1997 at St Joseph's New Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 John C (Jack) Armer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 91462204.
     He was Stockman at Servistar Corp in Parkesburg for 30 yrs.2 He Member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Lancaster. in 1997. He lived on 20 March 1997 at 814 S Pearl St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2

Family

Susan L Frey

Citations

  1. [S35] Armer Family, Manuscript, apr 17 2000 unknown repository, Rec'd Sept 12 1997.
  2. [S146] Various, Year: 1997; Page: 153 Obituary of brother.

Roberta (Bonnie) Shannon

F, b. 9 November 1925, d. 12 September 2014
Last Edited29 Jun 2020
     Roberta (Bonnie) Shannon was born on 9 November 1925 at Honey Brook, Chester, Pennsylvania.1,2 She married Marvin Guy Armer, son of John W (Jack) ARMER and Lillian May Rineer, on 16 December 1950.2 Roberta (Bonnie) Armer died on 12 September 2014 at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 88;
Roberta F. Shannon Armer
BIRTH     1925
DEATH     12 Sep 2014 (aged 88–89)
Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
BURIAL     
Fairview Cemetery
South Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
MEMORIAL ID     75754152 · View Source
Roberta E. Armer, 88, of Coatesville, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at Brandywine Hospital.

She was the wife of Marvin G. Armer Sr., who preceded her in death in 1987.
Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Bertha Shannon.
Roberta enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She also loved Winnie the Pooh.
Surviving her are two sons, Marvin G. Armer Jr. and David L. Armer; and two daughters, Beverly J. Armer and Melanie R. Shenck, wife of Robert.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl A. Armer, in 2003.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Harris-Mountain Funeral Home, 1030 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville.

Family and friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Private interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Coatesville.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.harrismountainfuneralhome.com.1 Roberta (Bonnie) Shannon Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 75754152.
     As of 16 December 1950,her married name was Armer.2

Family

Marvin Guy Armer b. 3 Dec 1922, d. 22 Aug 1987
Child

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jun 29 2020.
  2. [S35] Armer Family, Manuscript, apr 17 2000 unknown repository, Family info receoved 1999.

Cheryl Ann Armer

F, b. 13 April 1951, d. 19 August 2003
Father*Marvin Guy Armer b. 3 Dec 1922, d. 22 Aug 1987
Mother*Roberta (Bonnie) Shannon b. 9 Nov 1925, d. 12 Sep 2014
Last Edited29 Jun 2020
     Cheryl Ann Armer was born on 13 April 1951 at Coatesville, Pennsylvania. She died on 19 August 2003 at age 52.1 She was buried on 21 August 2003 at Fairview Cemetery, South Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania.1 Cheryl Ann Armer Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 75754151.

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jun 29 2020.