J. Donald Todt

J. Todt Obituary

HANOVER J. Donald Todt, 85, entered into God's eternal care Saturday, October 12, 2013, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Clara E. (Murren) Todt, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born March 14, 1928, in Hanover, he was the son of the late Francis G and Mary Jane (Eck) Todt. Donald was a member of Sacred Heart Basilica, Hanover, a life member of McSherrystown K of C, SAVES, and Adams County Volunteer Firemen's Association. Don was a lifelong farmer and a member of the PA Farm Bureau, Holstein Association, and the Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc. of which he served on the board of directors. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, James F. Todt and his wife, Debra, and Michael J. Todt, all of New Oxford; four daughters, Joan M. Whiteford and her husband, Scott of Thomasville, Margaret A Lockner and companion, Shawn Seifert of Hanover, Kathleen T. Todt and companion, Michael J. Smith of McSherrystown, and Christine L. Yealy and husband, Mark "Harry" of New Oxford; seven grandchildren, Amanda, Jordan, Samantha, Nathan, Elizabeth, Donald, and Andrew; seven stepgrandchildren, Mary, Susan, Robert, Tony, Jason, Laura, and Reed; and four step great-grandchildren, Leah, Zachary, Garrett, and Gabrielle. He was preceded in death by five siblings, Marie A. Seymore, Leo, Raymond, Joseph, and Sarah Todt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Basilica, Hanover, with the Rev. James Lease officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends and relatives will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 501 Ridge Ave., McSherrystown. Serving as pallbearers will be James Todt, Michael Todt, Amanda Lockner, Jordan Lockner, Samantha Todt. and Nathan Todt. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.murphyfuneralhomeinc.com

Published by Evening Sun on Oct. 13, 2013.
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To The Todt Family,,,My Thoughts and Prayers to all of you... Donald Was One Kind man...Im So sorry I just Found Out Today...may god comfort you all The Lippy family

Dan Lippy

October 20, 2013

The Todt family

Sorry to hear of your loss. Donald was a hard working farmer in the county who has passed that work ethic onto his family.

Take care and remember all good memories of him.

Judy Behney

October 15, 2013

Clara and all of your families,
So sorry to hear of your loss. What a rich, full and simple, happy life he shared with all of you. We know he is in a better, easier place where all the hard work here on earth has rewarded him dearly; but it is still hard for all of you to let go. Cherish the memories, remember the laughter, treasure your family ties. God Bless you all.

Diane and Gomer Groft

October 14, 2013

To the entire Todt family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you doing this difficult time. Donald was an amazing man, thru his faith, family, work he was a leader. Know that he is at peace with the Lord and is looking down on all of you. You all now have a special Guardian Angel to watch over you. Remember all the good times shared with him and the wonderful legacy he has left behind in all of you. Your family is very close and the strong faith and love you all share will get you through this difficult time. Lean on eachother, support each other and cherish all the times spent with your father.

With deepest Sympathy.
Joyce Miller

Joyce Miller

October 14, 2013

Donald will be missed by many here on earth, but has been welcomed into heaven with open arms by family & friends that have gone before us.
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Lois Seymore

October 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Todt family; may the fond memories that you have of your loved one help you in your time of grief. Know that the support and love of your family and friends can bring you some comfort at this time.

Jim & Brenda Hess

October 13, 2013

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