JACOBUS Raymond E. Kriner, 90, died Monday, February 10, 2014, at his home. He was the husband of Florence J. (Ferree) Kriner, with whom he would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on March 28, 2014. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Salem Lutheran Church, 99 York Road, Jacobus, with a flag presentation by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Officiating will be his Interim Pastor, the Rev. Robert L. Hoover, Jr. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Kriner was born on September 20, 1923, in Greencastle, a son of the late Edward S. and Grace V. (Statler) Kriner and was a foster son of the late Robert R. and Edna (Shaffer) Wiley. He was a 1943 graduate of William Penn Sr. High School, York, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, serving as a Yeoman Third Class. He retired in 1985 from I. Reindollar Construction where he was employed as a carpenter and Job Superintendent and helped to construct many of the Bon Ton Department Stores. Prior to that, he was employed with R.S. Noonan Construction. He was an active member of Salem Lutheran Church, where he served on several committees, including the Property Committee for many years and on the church council. He also served on the Jacobus Borough Council and was a member of the Carpenters' Union #191, York. He enjoyed woodworking, cabinet making, and was an artist, doing many oil paintings of covered bridges, buildings, and landscapes. In addition to his wife, he leaves five daughters, Judy Geesey and husband, Gary of York, Pearl Kessler and husband, Thomas, Wanda Morrison and husband, John, Kathy Truscott and husband, Douglas, all of Red Lion, Joyce Goulden and husband, Donald of Dallastown, a son, Mark Kriner and wife, Amy of Red Lion; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and was predeceased by three sisters and a brother. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Lutheran Church, 99 York Road, Jacobus, PA 17407. The Geiple Funeral Home, Inc., Glen Rock, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be shared at geiple.com
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Dear Kriner Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Growing up in Jacobus and attending Salem I remember him from so many things. He always had a smile and was so kind. Thoughts and prayers,
Linda (Newcomer) Reed
February 17, 2014
Dear Kriner Family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Your family was like my 2nd family for so many years growing up. Your dad was an amazing man and leaves a wonderful legacy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Missy (Slenker) Sweitzer
Missy Sweitzer
February 15, 2014
Dear Kriner Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Pearl and I were classmates and friends when we were little. May God bless you and hold you in His loving arms as you go through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Georgia Leader Miller
February 15, 2014
Mark, Amy, Kevin, Curtis and family-I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
The Shultz's
February 15, 2014
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I WAS 18 YRS OLD IN 1968 I WORKED FOE NOONAN AND REINDOLLAR WHEN I WORK FOR RAYMOND I HOPE HE GOT TO PAST HIS KNOWLRDGE TO HISGRANDKIDS
PHILIP E. CROWL
February 14, 2014
Kriner family .Sorry for your loss , He was a kind man and will be missed at Mark & Amy get togethers.
February 14, 2014
Our family sends our condolences to the Kriner Family. Sorry to see of Ray's passing. Please know we share your grief and extend our sympathies.
The Grabert Family
Jon Grabert
February 14, 2014
Dear Judy and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your Dad was an amazing man. Be sustained by the wonderful memories you have of him. Emma Jane and Jim
Emma Jane Noll
February 14, 2014
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