Richard A. Weaver (Dick), 86, died on Monday January 16, 2017 in his sleep. He was predeceased in 2008 by his beloved wife of 56 years, Thelma Deatrick. Born in Hanover, he was the son of the late Walter T. Weaver and Estie Fuhrman Weaver. He is survived by a daughter, Laura Silver, and a son, Allen Weaver and wife, Susan, as well as five grandchildren, Allen Weaver, Jr., Mitchell Weaver, Natalie Weaver, Rebecca Silver and Isaac Silver. Additionally, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sidney Fuhrman and Henrietta Arigo.
Dick was in the class of 1948 at Eichelberger High School and a graduate of Williamson College of the Trades, Media, Pa in the class of 1949. He served seven years in the Pennsylvania National Guard during the Korean War. He was employed by R.S. Noonan, Inc., York, Pa for 38 years as an estimator and V.P. Of Purchasing also serving as a Director. He was also employed by G.A. And F.C. Wagman, Inc., York, Pa as a project manager from which he retired in 1997.
A lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, York St., he sang in the choir and served on the property committee. He was a 65 year member of the Eagle Fire Co and the Hanover Republican Club. Additionally, he was a member of the Hanover Elks, Patmos Lodge #348, and the Hanover Calvary Club. He served on the Hanover Borough Council from 1968 thru 1975 representing the 2nd ward.
Dick loved music and played in the bands of the schools he attended, was a former member of the Hanover Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps and sang in the Hanover Community Singers and in the Elks Chorus. In 1966 he became one of the charter members of the Hanover Barbershop Chorus and served two terms as president of the chapter. He loved to sing.
He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and was a season ticket holder for many years. He was very proud of his three grandsons who love and play baseball on their school/college teams.
A service to celebrate and remember Dick’s life will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 127 York Street, Hanover, PA, with his Pastor the Rev. Robert Burkhart officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, PA.
Added Jan. 18, 2017 at 7:04 p.m.
Dick was in the class of 1948 at Eichelberger High School and a graduate of Williamson College of the Trades, Media, Pa in the class of 1949. He served seven years in the Pennsylvania National Guard during the Korean War. He was employed by R.S. Noonan, Inc., York, Pa for 38 years as an estimator and V.P. Of Purchasing also serving as a Director. He was also employed by G.A. And F.C. Wagman, Inc., York, Pa as a project manager from which he retired in 1997.
A lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, York St., he sang in the choir and served on the property committee. He was a 65 year member of the Eagle Fire Co and the Hanover Republican Club. Additionally, he was a member of the Hanover Elks, Patmos Lodge #348, and the Hanover Calvary Club. He served on the Hanover Borough Council from 1968 thru 1975 representing the 2nd ward.
Dick loved music and played in the bands of the schools he attended, was a former member of the Hanover Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps and sang in the Hanover Community Singers and in the Elks Chorus. In 1966 he became one of the charter members of the Hanover Barbershop Chorus and served two terms as president of the chapter. He loved to sing.
He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and was a season ticket holder for many years. He was very proud of his three grandsons who love and play baseball on their school/college teams.
A service to celebrate and remember Dick’s life will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 127 York Street, Hanover, PA, with his Pastor the Rev. Robert Burkhart officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, PA.
Added Jan. 18, 2017 at 7:04 p.m.
Richard A. Weaver (Dick), 86, died on Monday January 16, 2017 in his sleep. He was predeceased in 2008 by his beloved wife of 56 years, Thelma Deatrick. Born in Hanover, he was the son of the late Walter T. Weaver and Estie Fuhrman Weaver. He is survived by a daughter, Laura Silver, and a son, Allen Weaver and wife, Susan, as well as five grandchildren, Allen Weaver, Jr., Mitchell Weaver, Natalie Weaver, Rebecca Silver and Isaac Silver. Additionally, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sidney Fuhrman and Henrietta Arigo.
Dick was in the class of 1948 at Eichelberger High School and a graduate of Williamson College of the Trades, Media, Pa in the class of 1949. He served seven years in the Pennsylvania National Guard during the Korean War. He was employed by R.S. Noonan, Inc., York, Pa for 38 years as an estimator and V.P. Of Purchasing also serving as a Director. He was also employed by G.A. And F.C. Wagman, Inc., York, Pa as a project manager from which he retired in 1997.
A lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, York St., he sang in the choir and served on the property committee. He was a 65 year member of the Eagle Fire Co and the Hanover Republican Club. Additionally, he was a member of the Hanover Elks, Patmos Lodge #348, and the Hanover Calvary Club. He served on the Hanover Borough Council from 1968 thru 1975 representing the 2nd ward.
Dick loved music and played in the bands of the schools he attended, was a former member of the Hanover Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps and sang in the Hanover Community Singers and in the Elks Chorus. In 1966 he became one of the charter members of the Hanover Barbershop Chorus and served two terms as president of the chapter. He loved to sing.
He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and was a season ticket holder for many years. He was very proud of his three grandsons who love and play baseball on their school/college teams.
A service to celebrate and remember Dick’s life will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 127 York Street, Hanover, PA, with his Pastor the Rev. Robert Burkhart officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, PA.
Added Jan. 18, 2017 at 7:04 p.m.
Dick was in the class of 1948 at Eichelberger High School and a graduate of Williamson College of the Trades, Media, Pa in the class of 1949. He served seven years in the Pennsylvania National Guard during the Korean War. He was employed by R.S. Noonan, Inc., York, Pa for 38 years as an estimator and V.P. Of Purchasing also serving as a Director. He was also employed by G.A. And F.C. Wagman, Inc., York, Pa as a project manager from which he retired in 1997.
A lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, York St., he sang in the choir and served on the property committee. He was a 65 year member of the Eagle Fire Co and the Hanover Republican Club. Additionally, he was a member of the Hanover Elks, Patmos Lodge #348, and the Hanover Calvary Club. He served on the Hanover Borough Council from 1968 thru 1975 representing the 2nd ward.
Dick loved music and played in the bands of the schools he attended, was a former member of the Hanover Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps and sang in the Hanover Community Singers and in the Elks Chorus. In 1966 he became one of the charter members of the Hanover Barbershop Chorus and served two terms as president of the chapter. He loved to sing.
He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and was a season ticket holder for many years. He was very proud of his three grandsons who love and play baseball on their school/college teams.
A service to celebrate and remember Dick’s life will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 127 York Street, Hanover, PA, with his Pastor the Rev. Robert Burkhart officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, PA.
Added Jan. 18, 2017 at 7:04 p.m.
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