Harry B. Rohrer, 87

Harry B. Rohrer, 87, of Lititz died Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Landis Homes. Born in East Petersburg, Pa, he was the son of the late Harry G. and Ada Bowers Rohrer. Harry was married to Gloria A. Shirey Rohrer for 66 years.

Harry was Vice President of Meadowbrook Products and retired in 1988. Previously he worked as a sales representative for Lancaster Threaded Products.

He was a graduate of Coyne Electrical School in San Diego, CA. He served in the US Navy during World War II on the USS Nevada during the invasion of Normandy.

Harry was a member and very active at the Pearl Street United Methodist Church in Lancaster, PA, before moving to Landis Homes. He was a Boy Scout Leader for many years.

His hobbies included oil and watercolor painting. Cards with oil paintings reproductions of Harry’s are sold at Landis Homes in the gift shop.

Surviving besides his wife, is a son: Thomas S. husband of Leanne Rohrer, West Palm Beach, Fl., a daughter: Debra L. wife of John Battaglia, Thornton, Co., two grandchildren: Aaron husband of Amber Rohrer, and Brandon Battaglia, and one great grandchild, Austin Rohrer.     

He is also survived by a sister, Betty J. wife of Samuel Zerphy, Quarryville and a brother, Robert ( Gene ) husband of Sandy Rohrer, Elizabethtown, PA.

A Funeral Service will be held at East Bethany Chapel, Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 2:00PM with the Rev. Glenn Metzler officiating. Interment will be private at Silver Spring Cemetery.

Friends may pay their respect to the family from 1- 2:00PM on Saturday at East Bethany Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Harry’s memory to the Caring Fund at Landis Homes. To send online condolences, please visit; SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home& Crematory 717-560-5100