John Edward Gobrecht

John Gobrecht Obituary

NEW OXFORD John Edward Gobrecht entered into God's eternal care succumbing to cancer that was diagnosed in April of 2005, on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at The Brethren Home, New Oxford. He was the son of the late Levi J. and Edith (Krumrine) Gobrecht and the step son of the late Bertha (Bucher) Gobrecht. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Gobrecht Roller, his twin brother, William H. Gobrecht, his grandson, Kevin Gobrecht, and his step sister, Elizabeth Bucher Smith. He retired from the Keystone-Seneca Wire Cloth in 1989 after 39 years of service in the Maintenance Department. He later became employed by Keystone-Seneca on a part-time basis as a night watchman/ handyman from 1990 until early 2005. John also served as the sexton for St. Paul's (Dubs) Union Church for 13 years. He was a member of the Lutheran Congregation of St. Paul's (Dubs) Church, the Firefighters Association of York County and the McSherrystown Home Association. He enjoyed riding his scooter around town since his retirement and throughout his illness. Surviving are his wife, Jennie M. (Wildasin); three sons, William E. Gobrecht and wife, Sally, of Hanover, Robert L. Gobrecht and companion, Patty Beard, both of New Oxford, and Michael A. Gobrecht and wife, Robin, of Spring Grove; eight grandchildren; two step grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at 2 p.m. today, at Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, with his Pastor, the Rev. David Delong officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. A viewing and time to share memories with the family will be held from 12 Noon until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to the American Cancer Society, 924 N. Colonial Avenue, York, PA 17403; or St. Paul's Memorial Fund, 1958 Dubs Church Road, Hanover, PA 17331. Arrangements entrusted to Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., Hanover.

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Published by Evening Sun from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Gobrecht

11 Entries

Jennifer Murray

November 2, 2008

I work at Columbia Cottage where John was a resident. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed dearly. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and find comfort in knowing John lives on in our hearts and memories.

Tom and Genelle Smith

November 2, 2008

Bill & Sally - we were so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. We are sure you have many wonderful memories of the joyful times that you spent together. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John and Tom

November 1, 2008

Gob Rob and Family,
May the Choir of Angels
Come to great Him, May they take Him to Paradise. May the Lord emfold Him in his Mercy, may He have Eternal Life. God Bless Much Luv

david staub

October 31, 2008

Our condolences to the gobrecht's and their families. I work with John at the wire cloth for a lot of years, one smart man. I will miss seeing him at the yard sales on this scooter. and he always had a smile. He was one of a kind! Sorry for your loss, just think of all the good memories.
Wanda & DAVID STAUB aspers pa

Anthony Gobrecht

October 31, 2008

I will miss my Papaw. His witty remarks and sense of humor will carry me through this difficult time. I especially enjoyed taking my kids to see him. They found him to be extremely fun to be around. His legacy will live on.

CONNIE HAVERSTOCK

October 31, 2008

BILL AND SALLY, BOB AND P
ATTY,MIKE AND ROBIN MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AND MAY YOU BE COMFORTED BY YOUR MANY MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF JOHN,HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST

Danny Wildasin

October 31, 2008

Aunt Jen and the whole Gobrecht family,
John's smile and laugh will be greatly missed. I always looked forward to his shinanigans and sense of humor at family functions and his grand spirit. I was lucky enough to re-engage with that spirit kindling in many of you through this last year as is often the case with the good graces that are passed down through families.
Our condolences in this time of grief.
Jenny- thanks for being strong for me and my family over this last trying year. I have always been touched with the kindness that you have instilled in your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. May this time of healing bring you peace and comfort.

Respectfully and with much love,
Danny, Kimberly, Joshua and Zachary

Toby,Jayne,Kelsey,Paige Wildasin

October 31, 2008

Our condolences to the Gobrecht's and their families. We will miss passing John on his scooter and laughing at his witty conversation. Let your most cherished memories of John lift up your spirits during this difficult time.

Jane Feeser

October 31, 2008

Bill & Sally,
You have our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. May you know that God is with you and your
family during this difficult time. Jane & Scott Feeser

Norman Wildasin

October 31, 2008

Jennie and Family
May god be with you and bless you for now and always, Our condolences are with you now and always. We will always remeber John as being the oldest brother in law that we had. Remember the good times and parties we had together. John will be missed by all.
With love Vicki and Norm

Jay Weaver

October 31, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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