William H. Strawser, 95, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, January 24, 2016.
He was married 72 years to Catherine M. Wennerholt Strawser. Born in Lucknow, Dauphin County, he was the son of the late Albert and Carrie Mae Swalm Strawser.
William retired from Armstrong World Industries where he had been employed as a systems analyst. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he had been a former usher and Congregational Care Chairperson.
He was a 1939 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchild.
Surviving besides his wife is a son, Richard W. husband of Joan Strawser of Columbia; a daughter, Sharon A. wife of Robert Sherick of Mastersonville; three grandchildren, Stephanie N. Yeagle, Morganrae Sherick, Kirsten M. Sherick and one great grandchild, Brooklyn I. Yeagle. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Mae Keperling.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the DeBord Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA. Interment in Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Strawser’s memory may be made to First United Methodist Church, 29 E. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17602.