James V. “Jim” Rohrer, Sr., 80

September 22, 2016

James V. “Jim” Rohrer, Sr., 80, of East Petersburg, PA passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Margaret A. “Peg” (Groff) Rohrer to whom he was married for 54 years.
Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Everett V. and Mary E. Rohrer. Jim was a 1953 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and worked for over 40 years as a set-up man for NTN-BCA prior to his retirement. He was a member of Wayside Presbyterian Church and was a life member of the East Petersburg Fire Co., Union Fire Company No. 1 and the Lancaster County Fireman’s Association. Jim was also on the Board of Directors for the Hempfield Area Food Pantry.
In addition to his wife Margaret, he is survived by his two children James V. Rohrer, Jr. husband of Christina of East Petersburg and Christine Burfete of Landisville; two grandchildren Bryce Burfete and Madelyn Rohrer and many other friends and family.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11AM from Wayside Presbyterian Church, 600 Stony Battery Rd. Landisville, PA 17538 with Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz officiating. Interment will be held in the adjoining church memorial garden. A visitation will be held from 9am until the time of his service at the church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wayside Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden Fund at the above listed address or to the East Petersburg Fire Company Memorial Fund, 6076 Pine St. East Petersburg, PA 17520 in his memory.