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June Swope Obituary
EAST BERLIN
June E. (Dentler) Krouse Swope, 82, formerly of Shiloh, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015, at York Hospital. She was the wife of Floyd M. Swope of East Berlin and the late Harold N. Krouse.
Mrs. Swope was born in Dover, on June 2, 1933, daughter of the late Clayton and Mary (Wolgamuth) Dentler.
June was a 1957 graduate of Empire Beauty School and was the owner and operator of the former June Ellen Krouse Beauty Salon for 58 years. She was also a former auditor for West Manchester Twp. for 20 years.
She was a member of Shiloh Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Hairdresser's Assoc. In addition, she volunteered with the Republican Party Election, helped with functions at the Shiloh Fire Co. and with their food tent at the The York Fair for many years, and assisted in the composition of the West Manchester Twp. Bicentennial Book.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Deborah L. Roach of Dover, Diane E. Shillott and her husband, Michael of York, and Sharon A. Rakowski and her husband, Frank of Harrisburg; 13 grandchildren, Christopher Roach, Jeremy Roach, Cristy Peyton, Stephanie Miller, Mindy Miller, Megan Miller, Kyle Miller, Michael Shillott, Jr., Steven Shillott, Aaron Schafer, Bryce Schafer, Alyssa Schafer, and Patrick Stewart; 18 great-grandchildren; six stepchildren, Sharon L. Kunkle of Dover, Donna L. Swope of York, Jeffrey W. Swope of Dover, Shonna L. Swope of Georgia, Sonya M. Swope of East Berlin, and Susan Stewart of Florida; numerous step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; three sisters, Carrie Smith of Elizabethtown, and Jean Smith and Fern Hays, both of York; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Archie K. Miller; and three brothers, Calvin, Ray, and Charles Dentler.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Shiloh Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2201 Church Road, York. Officiating will be her pastor, the Rev. Kathy Swords. Final resting place will be in Shiloh Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
At the family's request, please make contributions in June's name to the Shiloh Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2201 Church Road, York, PA 17408.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the nursing staff of 4 SW, York Hospital.
Arrangements were entrusted to the LeRoy R. Leber Funeral Home, Inc., 2290 School St., York (Shiloh).
leroyleberfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for June Swope
Gary a Collins
August 19, 2022
Was thinking of June today, I rented from her for many years. Was sorry to see of her passing in 2015, i'm sure she is missed, was a very nice lady, heart of gold. Prayers to the family.
brenda and john clauser
December 22, 2015
Patty, Cristy, Steph, Mindy, Megan and Kyle.. I send my love and hugs you way, I'm so sorry for the lost of your G-ma and mother in law Patty... sending prays for HER- whole- family. She was a nice lady. May God give you all his' loving grace to heal, Amen
Michele (Wiley), Ron & Shayla Sanders
December 21, 2015
To the Dentler, Miller, Krouse & Swope families,
I have many good memories of visiting with June, Grace & Shirley prior to Grace's passing in December 2007.
Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life. Albert Einstein
With Sincere Sympathy,
The John Wiley Family
The Ron Sanders Family
December 21, 2015
Deb,Diane&Sharon
So sorry to hear about your mom,she will always have a place in my heart and I will always remember the Mustang shopping trips. God Bless
Jane&Jerry Glass
RALPH/ADA MCGREGOR
December 21, 2015
FLOYD and all sorry to hear of your loss but june and all of us in GOD' CARE
Robert Dentler
December 21, 2015
iam lighting this candle for you see your way, I only hope someday we get to set and talk again like we once did.if you think about it tell jim he has a new grandson.Deb I just hope things go better for you in the time to come One day we will all be together again and that will be a party like no other good bye annt June love you
Helen Eichelberger
December 20, 2015
June was a very kind person, willing to share!!!
TENA ROACH
December 20, 2015
MY VERY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO DEB FOR THE LOSE OF YOUR MOTHER AND THE LOSE OF A FAVORITE COUSIN TO MY AUNT SHIRLEY WEAVER!
Sherrie Gohn
December 20, 2015
My thoughts are with the families during this difficult time. Though I did not get the opportunity to know June, her kind heart and generosity was a gift to many! Thank you.
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