Mark Jerome Adams

Mark Jerome Adams, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. He was born Friday, April 4, 1924 in Orwin, PA to the late Edwin and Emma Jane (Bendigo) Adams. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 65 years, Betty F. (Hainly) Adams.

Mark proudly served his country as a United States Marine in the South Pacific during World War II. He was employed by Farm Bureau and Agway for 36 years. Mark worshiped the Lord and was actively involved at Hempfield United Methodist Church and was a former member at Campbelltown UMC. In earlier years he enjoyed golfing, playing baseball, and bowling, and later years he enjoyed playing cards and games. Most importantly he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

In addition to his wife he is survived by 2 daughters, Lynette Brown and husband Thomas and Beverly Divelbiss and husband Wick; 4 grandchildren, Matthew Divelbiss and wife Betsey, Adam Divelbiss, Jeremy Brown and wife Katie, and Tiffany Fiore and husband Mike; 3 great grandchildren, Lillian and Jonas Divelbiss and Mark Brown; a brother, Eugene Adams and wife Sue. He was predeceased by 11 siblings.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 18th, at 9 AM at Campbelltown United Methodist Church, 2760 Horseshoe Pike, Campbelltown 17010 with Pastor Bruce Lefever and Lay Minister Dianne Orwig officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Family and friends are invited for viewing on Thursday, January 17th, from 7-9 PM at Rothermel Funeral Home & Cremations Services, Inc., 25 West Pine Street, Palmyra, PA 17078.

Memorial Contributions may be made in his honor to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster 17604 or Hempfield United Methodist Church, 3050 Marietta Ave., Lancaster 17601.