Gerald Stern Hossler, 96, of 630 Bellaire Road, Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully November 10th at his home surrounded by his family. Born in East Donegal Township on October 28, 1921, he was the son of Jacob Witmer Hossler and Margaret (Shenk Stern) Hossler.
A 1938 graduate of Elizabethtown High School, he lived on Bellaire Road in Mt. Joy Township from 1950, with his wife of 68 years, Martha J. (Yeagley) Hossler.
He was drafted into the Army Air Forces during World War II, serving in North Africa and Foggia, Italy, where he used his aircraft instrument repairman skills as a gun turret and gunsight mechanic on B-17 aircraft. He took courses to qualify as an Industrial Engineering Technician working at Middletown Air Depot, and later, New Cumberland Army Depot prior to his retirement. He also was a licensed pilot and real estate agent.
Jerry was a member of the Milton Grove Hunting Lodge, Milton Grove Sportsmen's Club, numerous Lancaster County historical societies, and the Abraham C. Treichler Masonic Lodge No. 682 for sixty years. His civic activities included serving as an officer of the Fairview Elementary School P.T.A. and the Milton Grove Cemetery Association. He also campaigned to raise funds for the construction of the Lancaster Farm and Home Center as well as the establishment of Norlanco Medical Center. From 1989 – 2008, he served on various Mt. Joy Township committees, Planning Commission, and as an elected Township Supervisor.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Martha; four children, Donna Kaye (Stan) Lavender, Lois Faye (Charles) Brewer, Barry Jay (Jan) Hossler, Dennis Ray/Joan Hossler; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Retiring at the age of 55, he and his wife, Martha, devoted time to genealogy and historical research as well as dining, dancing and traveling to faraway places. Jerry was always a gentleman whose smiles and thanks were easily given.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 North Market Street, Elizabethtown at 11:00 AM. Viewing will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will take place in Milton Grove Cemetery, Elizabethtown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's honor to the Milton Grove Cemetery Association, c/o Ronald E. Thome, 22 Heather Circle, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FinkenbinderFamily.com.
ANCESTORS OF MARTHA JANE YEAGLEY
1-George E. Yeagley -1900-1947 & Violet M. Baum
2-George Yeagley 1862-1931 & Jane Evans
3-Samuel Yeagley1838-1912 & Sarah Yingst
4-George Yeagley 1801-1873 & Maria Elizabeth Schram 1805
5-Jacob YEAKLEY Jr. 1767-1822 & Catherine Bonnewitz 1776-1826
6-Johan Jacob YEAKLEY 1740-1813 & Anna Marie Haines 1842--?
7-PARENTS ARE UNKNOWN BUT....2 history books said that Johan Jacob and his brother, George arrived here alone and their parents had died on the trip. BUT, both boys appear to have been born here in Lancaster Co., PA.
George Yeakley was born in 1738 and both boys were taken in by the family of Christian Bolham Deppen and George later married Anna Deppen. I am from that family. George also served in the REV WAR and listed Johan Jacob as his brother.
researched by Linda Doile Morris, 6th Great Grandaughter of George & Anna
I truly am sorry that I had no other place to put this but I am sure the family will appreciate it.
A 1938 graduate of Elizabethtown High School, he lived on Bellaire Road in Mt. Joy Township from 1950, with his wife of 68 years, Martha J. (Yeagley) Hossler.
He was drafted into the Army Air Forces during World War II, serving in North Africa and Foggia, Italy, where he used his aircraft instrument repairman skills as a gun turret and gunsight mechanic on B-17 aircraft. He took courses to qualify as an Industrial Engineering Technician working at Middletown Air Depot, and later, New Cumberland Army Depot prior to his retirement. He also was a licensed pilot and real estate agent.
Jerry was a member of the Milton Grove Hunting Lodge, Milton Grove Sportsmen's Club, numerous Lancaster County historical societies, and the Abraham C. Treichler Masonic Lodge No. 682 for sixty years. His civic activities included serving as an officer of the Fairview Elementary School P.T.A. and the Milton Grove Cemetery Association. He also campaigned to raise funds for the construction of the Lancaster Farm and Home Center as well as the establishment of Norlanco Medical Center. From 1989 – 2008, he served on various Mt. Joy Township committees, Planning Commission, and as an elected Township Supervisor.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Martha; four children, Donna Kaye (Stan) Lavender, Lois Faye (Charles) Brewer, Barry Jay (Jan) Hossler, Dennis Ray/Joan Hossler; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Retiring at the age of 55, he and his wife, Martha, devoted time to genealogy and historical research as well as dining, dancing and traveling to faraway places. Jerry was always a gentleman whose smiles and thanks were easily given.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 North Market Street, Elizabethtown at 11:00 AM. Viewing will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will take place in Milton Grove Cemetery, Elizabethtown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's honor to the Milton Grove Cemetery Association, c/o Ronald E. Thome, 22 Heather Circle, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FinkenbinderFamily.com.
ANCESTORS OF MARTHA JANE YEAGLEY
1-George E. Yeagley -1900-1947 & Violet M. Baum
2-George Yeagley 1862-1931 & Jane Evans
3-Samuel Yeagley1838-1912 & Sarah Yingst
4-George Yeagley 1801-1873 & Maria Elizabeth Schram 1805
5-Jacob YEAKLEY Jr. 1767-1822 & Catherine Bonnewitz 1776-1826
6-Johan Jacob YEAKLEY 1740-1813 & Anna Marie Haines 1842--?
7-PARENTS ARE UNKNOWN BUT....2 history books said that Johan Jacob and his brother, George arrived here alone and their parents had died on the trip. BUT, both boys appear to have been born here in Lancaster Co., PA.
George Yeakley was born in 1738 and both boys were taken in by the family of Christian Bolham Deppen and George later married Anna Deppen. I am from that family. George also served in the REV WAR and listed Johan Jacob as his brother.
researched by Linda Doile Morris, 6th Great Grandaughter of George & Anna
I truly am sorry that I had no other place to put this but I am sure the family will appreciate it.
Gerald Stern Hossler, 96, of 630 Bellaire Road, Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully November 10th at his home surrounded by his family. Born in East Donegal Township on October 28, 1921, he was the son of Jacob Witmer Hossler and Margaret (Shenk Stern) Hossler.
A 1938 graduate of Elizabethtown High School, he lived on Bellaire Road in Mt. Joy Township from 1950, with his wife of 68 years, Martha J. (Yeagley) Hossler.
He was drafted into the Army Air Forces during World War II, serving in North Africa and Foggia, Italy, where he used his aircraft instrument repairman skills as a gun turret and gunsight mechanic on B-17 aircraft. He took courses to qualify as an Industrial Engineering Technician working at Middletown Air Depot, and later, New Cumberland Army Depot prior to his retirement. He also was a licensed pilot and real estate agent.
Jerry was a member of the Milton Grove Hunting Lodge, Milton Grove Sportsmen's Club, numerous Lancaster County historical societies, and the Abraham C. Treichler Masonic Lodge No. 682 for sixty years. His civic activities included serving as an officer of the Fairview Elementary School P.T.A. and the Milton Grove Cemetery Association. He also campaigned to raise funds for the construction of the Lancaster Farm and Home Center as well as the establishment of Norlanco Medical Center. From 1989 – 2008, he served on various Mt. Joy Township committees, Planning Commission, and as an elected Township Supervisor.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Martha; four children, Donna Kaye (Stan) Lavender, Lois Faye (Charles) Brewer, Barry Jay (Jan) Hossler, Dennis Ray/Joan Hossler; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Retiring at the age of 55, he and his wife, Martha, devoted time to genealogy and historical research as well as dining, dancing and traveling to faraway places. Jerry was always a gentleman whose smiles and thanks were easily given.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 North Market Street, Elizabethtown at 11:00 AM. Viewing will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will take place in Milton Grove Cemetery, Elizabethtown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's honor to the Milton Grove Cemetery Association, c/o Ronald E. Thome, 22 Heather Circle, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FinkenbinderFamily.com.
ANCESTORS OF MARTHA JANE YEAGLEY
1-George E. Yeagley -1900-1947 & Violet M. Baum
2-George Yeagley 1862-1931 & Jane Evans
3-Samuel Yeagley1838-1912 & Sarah Yingst
4-George Yeagley 1801-1873 & Maria Elizabeth Schram 1805
5-Jacob YEAKLEY Jr. 1767-1822 & Catherine Bonnewitz 1776-1826
6-Johan Jacob YEAKLEY 1740-1813 & Anna Marie Haines 1842--?
7-PARENTS ARE UNKNOWN BUT....2 history books said that Johan Jacob and his brother, George arrived here alone and their parents had died on the trip. BUT, both boys appear to have been born here in Lancaster Co., PA.
George Yeakley was born in 1738 and both boys were taken in by the family of Christian Bolham Deppen and George later married Anna Deppen. I am from that family. George also served in the REV WAR and listed Johan Jacob as his brother.
researched by Linda Doile Morris, 6th Great Grandaughter of George & Anna
I truly am sorry that I had no other place to put this but I am sure the family will appreciate it.
A 1938 graduate of Elizabethtown High School, he lived on Bellaire Road in Mt. Joy Township from 1950, with his wife of 68 years, Martha J. (Yeagley) Hossler.
He was drafted into the Army Air Forces during World War II, serving in North Africa and Foggia, Italy, where he used his aircraft instrument repairman skills as a gun turret and gunsight mechanic on B-17 aircraft. He took courses to qualify as an Industrial Engineering Technician working at Middletown Air Depot, and later, New Cumberland Army Depot prior to his retirement. He also was a licensed pilot and real estate agent.
Jerry was a member of the Milton Grove Hunting Lodge, Milton Grove Sportsmen's Club, numerous Lancaster County historical societies, and the Abraham C. Treichler Masonic Lodge No. 682 for sixty years. His civic activities included serving as an officer of the Fairview Elementary School P.T.A. and the Milton Grove Cemetery Association. He also campaigned to raise funds for the construction of the Lancaster Farm and Home Center as well as the establishment of Norlanco Medical Center. From 1989 – 2008, he served on various Mt. Joy Township committees, Planning Commission, and as an elected Township Supervisor.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Martha; four children, Donna Kaye (Stan) Lavender, Lois Faye (Charles) Brewer, Barry Jay (Jan) Hossler, Dennis Ray/Joan Hossler; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Retiring at the age of 55, he and his wife, Martha, devoted time to genealogy and historical research as well as dining, dancing and traveling to faraway places. Jerry was always a gentleman whose smiles and thanks were easily given.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 North Market Street, Elizabethtown at 11:00 AM. Viewing will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will take place in Milton Grove Cemetery, Elizabethtown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's honor to the Milton Grove Cemetery Association, c/o Ronald E. Thome, 22 Heather Circle, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FinkenbinderFamily.com.
ANCESTORS OF MARTHA JANE YEAGLEY
1-George E. Yeagley -1900-1947 & Violet M. Baum
2-George Yeagley 1862-1931 & Jane Evans
3-Samuel Yeagley1838-1912 & Sarah Yingst
4-George Yeagley 1801-1873 & Maria Elizabeth Schram 1805
5-Jacob YEAKLEY Jr. 1767-1822 & Catherine Bonnewitz 1776-1826
6-Johan Jacob YEAKLEY 1740-1813 & Anna Marie Haines 1842--?
7-PARENTS ARE UNKNOWN BUT....2 history books said that Johan Jacob and his brother, George arrived here alone and their parents had died on the trip. BUT, both boys appear to have been born here in Lancaster Co., PA.
George Yeakley was born in 1738 and both boys were taken in by the family of Christian Bolham Deppen and George later married Anna Deppen. I am from that family. George also served in the REV WAR and listed Johan Jacob as his brother.
researched by Linda Doile Morris, 6th Great Grandaughter of George & Anna
I truly am sorry that I had no other place to put this but I am sure the family will appreciate it.
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