Lawrence A. Maurer

Lawrence A. Maurer, 89, formerly of Klingerstown and since September a resident of Halifax, died Saturday, Apr. 7 at his son's home in Halifax. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet C. (Clark) Maurer, who died April 13, 1990.

Born June 5, 1922 in Klingerstown, he was a son of the late Howard A. and Edna C. (Fetterolf) Maurer. He was employed as a farmer and a steel worker, retiring from Bethlehem Steel in Steelton.

Lawrence was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready and served as a Trustee for the Klingerstown Fire Co. He was also a member of the Erdman Sportsman Association, Gratz VFW, Valley View Gun Club and Upper Mahantongo Hunting Club.

He enjoyed hunting and going for walks.

Surviving are five children, Ronald L. "Spider" Maurer and his wife Phyllis of Halifax, Sharon D. Guard and her husband Steve of Morris, Illinois, Diane M. Dressler of Elizabethville, Ricky A. Maurer and his wife Colleen of Harrisburg and Gina K. Maurer of Harrisburg; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a brother, Derl H. Maurer of New Jersey.

Lawrence was preceded in death by an infant sister, Violet; a sister, Alma M. Shelby; three brothers, Harold J. Maurer, Clair T. Maurer and Marvin C. Maurer; and a special friend of 20 years, Linda S. Janaski.

A viewing was held on April 10 at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Rd., Klingerstown, and on Wednesday, April 11, from 9-11 a.m. at the Salem Church of Rough and Ready, 11 Church Road, Klingerstown, where the funeral service was to follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery, Klingerstown.

Memorial contributions may be made Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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