Mark R. Eaby, Jr., 88, of Brownstown, PA passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz, PA. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Mark R. and Margaret Mowery Eaby. He was married to his wife, M. Joan Eaby, for 65 years.
A lifetime resident of Lancaster County, Mr. Eaby graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and University of Pennsylvania Law School. He had been a practicing attorney since 1948 and partner in Eaby & Eaby Law Firm until immediately prior to his death.
He had served as Democratic committeeman for 18 years.
He was also an active member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Thelia Jean Eaby of Lancaster and predeceased by a daughter, Gail M. Hartmann.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral from Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Rd., Lancaster, PA on Tuesday, July 12th, at 2:00 p.m. The family will greet friends at the church on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Eaby’s memory may be sent to Lower Susquehanna Synod, 900 S. Arlington Ave., Suite 220B, Harrisburg, PA 17109.