Lawrence H. Linebaugh

Lawrence Harvey Linebaugh, 89, of Hershey, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 23, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Thursday, August 2, 1923 in Palmyra to the late Harvey C. and Martha (Rosenberger) Linebaugh. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Dorothy “Dolly” E. (Ebersole) Linebaugh. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia A. (Stutzman) Linebaugh.

He graduated from Palmyra High School , served in the US Army, 42 ^nd Rainbow Division, during WWII, was a member of Gravel Hill United Methodist Church and Hershey VFW Post 3502. He retired from Hershey Foods where he worked in the wrapping room with over 40 years of service. He enjoyed camping, line dancing and teaching line dancing at the senior center. He cherished his family and took every opportunity to attend sporting events to watch his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren participate.

He is survived by a son, Larry L. Linebaugh and wife Sandy L. of Cleona; a daughter, Jan M. Yost and husband Jeffrey A. of Hershey; six grandchildren, Jenni Gouley, Jaymi Strechay, Jennifer Linebaugh, Mark Linebaugh, Stacy Schmelzer, and Tim Zeiders; 12 great grandchildren; one brother, Donald Linebaugh; one sister, Delmay Holland. He was predeceased by a brother, Alvin Linebaugh.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 27 at 11:00 AM at Gravel Hill United Methodist Church , 131 Gravel Hill Road , Palmyra , PA 17078 with Rev. Douglas Smith officiating. Friends and family are invited for viewing from 10:00 AM until time of the service. Burial with full military honors, provided by Dauphin County Veterans Honor Guard, will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery .

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Gravel Hill United Methodist Church . Arrangements have been entrusted to Rothermel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 25 West Pine Street , Palmyra and condolences may be shared at www.rothermelfuneralhome.com