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John Denlinger Obituary

Denlinger YORK Rev. John A. Denlinger, 71, died Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster. He was the husband of Mary H. (Fahringer) Denlinger. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 450 W. Main St., Mountville, with the Pastor Mark Billow, Rev. Vernon Baum, and Pastor Megan Malick officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Viewings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Geiple Funeral Home, Inc. 53 Main St. Glen Rock, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Rev. Denlinger was born on December 29, 1941, in Lancaster, a son of the late Arthur A. and Violet Mae (Lamparter) Denlinger. John graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Religion and Philosophy as Valedictorian from Catawba College in Salisbury, NC in 1965, and Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1970. He was ordained in June of 1970 at his home church, Trinity Reformed UCC in Mountville. He was a minister for 42 years, serving churches in Lansdale, Lititz, McClure, York, and Shrewsbury. John was a compassionate man who extended himself to helping others. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, enjoyed nature, and all of God's creation. He was not afraid to let his joy of life show for all the world to see. He is survived by two daughters, Pamela S. Moyer of Selinsgrove and Bethany A. Eckley of Warriors Mark; two sons, Mark A. Denlinger of Leander, Texas and Todd A. Denlinger of Warriors Mark; three grandchildren, Merrick, Haley, and Hannah; and a brother, Ronald E. Denlinger of Mountville. He was predeceased by a sister Mary Jane Keck. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catawba College, 2300 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144-2488; or to the Lancaster Theological Seminary, 555 West James St., Lancaster, PA 17603; or to St. Paul's (Zeiglers) Lutheran Church, 4258 Zeigler's Church Rd, Seven Valleys, PA 17360; Pets Come First 2451 General Potter Highway, Centre Hall, PA 16828; Heavenly Paws, 3678 Aldinger Rd Seven Valleys, PA 17360. Condolences may be shared at geiple.com

Published by York Daily Record on Jun. 23, 2013.
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we are very sad to just find out about your death.. our prayers are with your family ...

December 12, 2013

I'm so very sorry for your loss! I just found out last night. I was just talking about my time in the youth group at Mt.Bethel a few weeks ago and recalled the time we all went tubing on Penns Creek. He was always willing to join in and have fun with all of us! You will continue to be in my prayers.

Denise Boonie

July 4, 2013

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. He was a caring, giving person and pastor. I remember how he accompanied my parents (from Asbury) when they were touring assisted living facilities. You are in my prayers.

Jeanette (Kiger) Rosenberger

June 24, 2013

John was the first pastor to greet me when I was appointed to Fourth UMC in York back in 1994. I will always be grateful for his friendship.

Rev. Ronald French

June 24, 2013

Goodbye, farewell,
We'll meet again,
Somewhere beyond the sky.
I know that now
You walk with God.
Goodbye, my friend,
Goodbye...

Rev. Elmer Scofield

June 23, 2013

John was such a good friend for the five years I knew him. I am so glad that Mary has family around her at this time of transition.

David Roberts

June 23, 2013

We met John at Theos and had a lot of good times with him and later Mary at the PO. Great couple and we send our sympathy to the family.

Jean & Lew Bechtold

June 23, 2013

Our family will never forget the extra miles that you and Todd traveled (all the way to Cleveland, Ohio) to officiate and be a part of Dan and Katie's wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who will dearly miss you.

Yvonne Calhoun

June 23, 2013

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