In Memoriam Stephen J. Barbacane 8W5 January 4, 2023
Charles S. Sarbaugh 4W9
Charles Sarbaugh 4W9, a retired inspector for the U. S. Postal Inspection Service, died July 23.
He served in the U. S. Army and was a combat veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion, Amvets, and VFW, in Hanover, Pa.
He was an active member of the Masonic Fraternity for 47 years, serving as Worshipful Master of five Lodges, particularly his Mother Lodge, Metropolitan No. 11 in 1985. He was the secretary of that Lodge for over 32 years and five other Lodges over the years. He was past district deputy grand master of the 15th Masonic District in 1989. He was the holder of five Life Memberships in Perpetuity and was honored by five other lodges that elected him to Honorary Membership.
He was an active member of the Richmond Bodies of the Scottish Rite and was awarded the 33rd Degree, Inspector General Honorary in 2001. He was active in appendant organizations of the York Rite of Freemasonry and was awarded the Order of the Purple Cross. He was honored by the Order of DeMolay by being invested with a Legion of Honor Membership and by the Order of Rainbow for Girls who presented him with the Cross of Colors.
Lee I. Reiser 5W2
Lee Reiser 5W2, a retired supervisor at the former AMP Inc., where he was employed for 37 years, died Oct. 18. He was 92.
He served as a Sunday School superintendent, usher, treasurer, and on the church council of St. Paul’ s Lutheran Church. He served the Tower City Borough Authority over 35 years, some of that time as treasurer.
He volunteered for many years as a Little League and Teener baseball coach, was a 63-year member of the Tower City American Legion, and was
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instrumental in creating a Veteran’ s Memorial.
He enjoyed his family and was a founding member of the Williams Valley Camp in Potter County. He was a fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman, and fan of the Nittany Lions.
He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany.
Harry A. Brown Sr. 5W5
Harry Brown Sr. 5W5, a life-long diesel mechanic, died Jan. 11. He was 89.
A handyman, he used his skills to help others. He was a volunteer firefighter and served in the U. S. Marine Corps. He restored a 1938 Mack Fire Truck with his son Harry Jr. and enjoyed showing it in parades.
David L. Hahn 5W5
David Hahn 5W5, a retired power industry worker, died Oct. 19.
He was a mechanical equipment specialist for Dominion Power( earlier known as VEPCO) for 38 years.
He served in the U. S. Army in Germany from 1959-1962 and was a lifelong Mason and charter member of St. Andrew’ s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed making furniture and indoor / outdoor ornaments.
Robert D. Overholtzer 6W2
Robert Overholtzer, a retired book designer, died Oct. 11. He was 83.
He worked in the Trade and Reference Division of Houghton Mifflin Co., as a book designer, design manager, and then as design director. He also was a research assistant at the Southern Illinois University Press, and worked in book design and production services at Boskydell Studio.
He earned a bachelor’ s degree in product / shelter design and took graduate courses in design and photography at Southern Illinois University. He also worked there as a research assistant.
For several years, he served as the Class of 6W2’ s class representative. His memberships included the Society of Printers; Old Colony Planning Council; Type Directors Club; Bookbuilders of Boston; Hanson Planning Board; Han-
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son Board of Appeals; and the Mennonite Congregation of Boston.
He enjoyed the arts and outdoors.
John R. Schaffhauser Jr. 6W3
John“ Rudy” Schaffhauser Jr., who worked at Williamson in maintenance, construction, and safety from 1993-94, died Oct. 29. He was 81.
He worked for a custom home builder for several years and joined the carpenter’ s union in 1973, retiring in 2004.
He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons where he was a past master twice; a Shriner; Sojouners; Heroes of 76; and a representative for Masonic Services of America, volunteering at the Philadelphia VA hospital.
He served in the U. S. Navy’ s Seabees from 1965-69, with two tours in Vietnam. He served in the Seabees Reserves from 1973-94 and as an advocate for veterans.
James Thomas 6W8
James Thomas 6W8, who worked for Knouse Foods until his retirement, died Feb. 10. He was 77.
Earlier, he worked construction for Arter Brothers and Al Mazza.
He enjoyed nature, western movies, Christian and country music, Ocean City, Md., and spending time with his family.
Thomas M. Deffley 7W1
Thomas Deffley 7W1, co-founder and co-owner for 30 years of Southern Technologies in Florida, died Jan. 15. He was 74.
Donald G. Yeoman 7W2
Donald Yeoman 7W2, a self-employed contractor and owner of Laurel Forge Contractors, died March 7. He was 73.
He enjoyed hunting, surf fishing, reading, and learning.
George Youtz Jr. 7W4
George Youtz Jr. 7W4, an Internal Revenue Service worker, died Aug. 15. He was 71.
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He also worked as a long-term care salesman with Alsea Insurance.
He served in the U. S. Navy for 20 years and earned a master’ s degree in business administration.
He enjoyed his family, collecting music and rocks and minerals, planting flowers, working in the yard, and his sports car.
Kevin P. Hopkins 8W1
Kevin Hopkins 8W1, who worked 33 years at Delmarva Power, died Jan. 8. He was 64.
As quarterback for Williamson’ s football team, he was so good he earned a football scholarship to Villanova University.
He was a fan of the Eagles, Phillies, and Sixers, and coached baseball at Naamans Little League, football at Holy Rosary, and was Pool Chairman at Delaware Veterans Post # 1.
Marie Watson
Marie Watson, wife of the late former board chairman Wayne Watson 4W8, passed away Dec. 17.
Watson grew up on the Williamson campus because her father, H. Fred Heckler 19W17 was the carpentry instructor from 1935 to 1964. Growing up with her was her brother George Heckler 4W2, who later served as president and trustee.
Evan C. Frey
Evan Frey, Williamson’ s director of development from 1991-2001, died Dec. 7. He was 87.
He began his career in banking and then went into finance and development, where he made significant contributions at Dickinson College, Eastern University, and Williamson.
He served in the U. S. Army and earned a Bachelor’ s Degree in English at Dickinson College.
For 50 years he enjoyed vacationing in Maine every summer with his extended family. He also enjoyed gardening, good food, Philadelphia, trains( both toy and transport), and had a growing collection of teddy bears.
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Frank Johnson who wrote,“ Hi, Ed, a short note to say hello from Virginia. My wife Darlene and I are doing pretty well and getting through the winter months. Since I retired in 2023, I don’ t have to leave the house early in the morning and get on a cold school bus and wait for it to warm up to run the school routes. Now, daily life is mostly errands and doctor appointments which happen more frequently than in years past. Also, I get to watch game shows and reruns of TV shows( lots of Seinfeld episodes!). Take it easy and best wishes for 2025. Frank Johnson”
So nice to hear from Will Short who said,“ Hi Ed, The big news here is that Janet and I retired at the end of 2024!
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After 45 years for Janet and 25 for me, we decided it was finally time to end our real estate careers. At the time that I’ m writing this, it’ s been less than a month so we haven’ t had time to settle into a routine, but I don’ t expect to be bored. Plus, Janet will have lots of suggestions for projects around the old homestead! Healthwise, she is doing great, I’ m just so-so. Still kicking, though. I thank God for every day. I want to thank you and Agnes for all of your hard work on our class newsletter and our October luncheon. I really appreciate everything you both do. Hope to see you soon. Will”
Our note was a good one from Terry and Rita Lieb who wrote,“ Rita and
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I moved to Willow Valley, an over 55 retirement community near Lancaster in September. The move itself was beyond overwhelming, but now that we are here we couldn’ t be any happier! Our world seemed to gradually becoming smaller, but now it’ s going the opposite direction! We are feeling more and more blessed each day, going from indoor pickle ball, to dulcimer class, to the gym, to a Socrates discussion group, to the jacuzzi, and often an on-campus concert in the evening! Weekends are often with our grandsons attending sporting events, their musical concerts, or just hanging out! We are blessed beyond our comprehension! Terry & Rita Lieb” |
Hi, Ed, all is well in Jeffersonville. Our son and daughter-in-law moved back from Tennessee in the fall and we had Thanksgiving with everyone present for the first time in eight years. Our first granddaughter was married in January and her brother announced this week our second great-grandchild is on the way. I thank God for good health. I pray 2025 is a good year for everyone. Bob Frank
On the home front here in West Chester, Agnes and I celebrated our 50th anniversary in November. Our kids had a“ small” party- five kids, their spouses, our 12 grandchildren, our original maid of honor and best man, plus us, added up to 26 folks having a good time. I still
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