Earl J. Shoemaker
Hanover
Earl J. Shoemaker, 68, loving husband of Theresa Reese Shoemaker, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Hanover Hospital.
Born on Sunday, February 22, 1948, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Nelson C. and June Shank Shoemaker. He was a former employee of Black & Decker and later retired from Dentsply International.
Earl was a dedicated firefighter who was a 43-year member of the Eagle Fire Company #2 where he was the secretary and had formerly served as a lieutenant. He was the Safety Officer for the Hanover Fire Department and was currently the treasurer and was a past president of the Hanover Relief Association. He was also a past president and secretary of the Hanover Republican Club. In his spare time, Earl was an avid bowler and NASCAR fan and enjoyed saltwater fishing.
In addition to his wife of 48 years, he is survived by three children, Lisa Johnson and her husband, Ron, of Melbourne, Fla., Kimberly Meyers of Hanover, and Mark Shoemaker and his wife, Angie, of Dover; three sisters, Doris Jones of Ormond Beach, Fla., Marie Hollabaugh of York, and Nancy Brown of Bowling Green, Ky.; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut St., Hanover, with the Rev. Scott A. Sager and the Rev. Joel B. Hummel officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hanover Fire Department, 201 N. Franklin St., Hanover, PA 17331.
Arrangements are under the care of the Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc., Hanover.
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Published by Evening Sun on Mar. 15, 2016.

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Greg & Marlene Gruberman

March 19, 2016

To the Shoemaker Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure you've heard this a thousand times, but I am going to say it again...Earl was such a GREAT man!
I looked forward to bowling this year, with him at Reno, it just won't be the same.
May God be with your family at this time, RIP ..Earl.

Jane Sease Sneeringer

March 18, 2016

Teresa & Family...I'm so sorry to read of your Husbands' passing.....Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.......

Karen Spadafora

March 17, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Earl at DENTSPLY. He was a good worker and a wonderful man. May God be with you to give you peace and strength.

Ann Shaw

March 16, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 16, 2016

Theresa, Lisa, Kim & Mark;

On behalf of the the Markle family we want to let just how sorry we are for the loss of Earl.

We will always cherish the memories of having you as neighbors and friends, Ruth Ave. will never be the same.

Our love and sympathy to all....

Bruce, Linda and the boys

Russ Hilbert

March 16, 2016

It is with an extremely heavy heart that I hear about the passing of Earl. I knew Mr. Shoemaker from my childhood. He was a wonderful man and firefighter who left an imprint in my life. My fondest memory was the training he provided to me and my best friend Tony Jr. as junior volunteers, back in the day. Earl, your job here is complete. Job well done. May God lift you, your family, and friends up in this most difficult time and provide us strength and understanding. Amen.

Susan and Wayne James

March 15, 2016

We are so very sorry to hear of Earl's passing. Cherish your precious memories and may God give you comfort and peace.
Love,
Wayne and Susan James

Alan Redding

March 15, 2016

Dear Theresa,

This comes as a great shock to all of us in the community . Earl was a great man which we all had a lot of fun together with growing up as a part of the old Ruth Ave. gang. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Pollard

March 15, 2016

Theresa you and Earl have been great neighbors for the last 22yrs. I will miss his kind smile out back cooking on the grill with Katie close in tow. He was always there to lend a helping hand with a kind word and joke, and the first one out with his snow blower to lend a helping hand when we were buried several foot deep in snow. I know you will miss him greatly. In the last few years since the both of you retiring its been unusual not too see you two together. Although there is never enough time with your love ones; I'm glad you both had some extra time together and great vacation adventures to share before this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your neighbor and friend,
"Darlyn"

Nicholas Staub

March 15, 2016

I Honor his Service very much. Praying for family. he was a great man

Twila Good

March 15, 2016

Dear Theresa and family
I did not know Earl, but i am sure my late husband crossed paths with him in the fire service. I am sorry for your loss. Please know i am here for you anytime to talk and listen.
In Christian Love, Twila Good

March 15, 2016

Earl was the Captain and the # 1 bowler on my bowling team in many ways.We all enjoyed sharing the fun of the game with him, except when he missed a ten pin ! We all will miss Earl on Monday nites, and he will remain in our hearts forever.
Joe latham

March 15, 2016

Theresa and Family
So very sorry to hear about your loss. I have lots of good memories of you and Earl. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless !!
Kitty and Jim Clark

March 15, 2016

Theresa and family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. We loved Earl and consider him as part of our family. We hope that you and your family are doing well and if you need anything, please let us know. We plan to attend the services on Saturday and will give you our love in person then.
Scott, Kelly, Joshua, Wyatt and Jessica Wivell

March 14, 2016

Theresa and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Earl's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry & Sandy Wildasin

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