Lynn W. Krebs

SEVEN VALLEYS Lynn W. Krebs, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Ruth N. (Rohrbaugh) Krebs, Seven Valleys, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage on November 6, 2010. Mr. Krebs was born on January 15, 1939, lifelong resident of the Seven Valleys area, son of the late Walter C. and Beatrice L. (Rohrbaugh) Krebs. He was employed as a Finishing Dept. Supervisor at the Seven Valleys Garment Co. for 43 years until its closure in 1999. He then was employed full time with the Leber and Goodling Funeral Homes in York (Shiloh) and Seven Valleys until March, 2011. Lynn was the Office Manager of the Goodling Funeral Service, Seven Valleys. He truly loved his job in the funeral business. Helping people was his passion. Lynn served 47 years with the Seven Valleys Lions Club: past President, past Deputy District Governor, and past Zone Chairman. He was also a Melvin Jones Fellowship recipient. He was a driver with the Seven Valleys Lions Ambulance Club from 1960 to 1981 when he helped to form the current "Tri-Community Ambulance" Club. In 1961 he joined the Seven Valleys Fire Co., where he was a firefighter, fire police, past President, past board member and was past manager of the social hall for over 20 years, where he was well known for his cooking. He was awarded a life membership in 1998. He was a member of the York County Firefighter's and Fire Police Assoc. He served on Seven Valleys Borough Council for over 45 years. He was President and former Mayor. You could often find him tidying up around town or helping someone out, day or night. He loved serving the community and its residents. Lynn was Emergency Management Agency Coordinator for the borough from 1999 to 2009. He volunteered with the York County Probation Office managing community service workers. He served as the borough representative with the York / Adams Area Tax Bureau. Lynn and his wife, Ruth were in the Spring Grove Music Boosters from 1978 to 1984 where they chaperoned many band trips. He was also on the Citizen's Advisory Board for the schools for a time. He was a member, treasurer and council member of the former Trinity Lutheran Church in Seven Valleys until its closure. He then joined St. Paul "Zeigler's" Lutheran Church in North Codorus Twp. There were many more organizations he helped throughout the years. He genuinely loved people and volunteering. In addition to his wife, survivors include, two daughters, Lisa G. Krebs of Seven Valleys and Julie M. (Krebs) Miller and her husband, Gary L. of Spring Grove; beloved grandchildren, Lindsay M. Miller and Kyle A. Miller, both of Spring Grove. He loved going to the beach and spending time with his family and friends. Lynn's funeral service will be held Friday at the Seven Valleys Fire Hall, 35 Main St., Seven Valleys at 7 p.m. Officiating will be, the Rev. Mark Billow and the Rev. Richard Hair. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Lynn's viewing will be from 3 to 7 p.m. prior to the service at the fire hall. In lieu of flowers, due to family allergies, please make memorial contributions in Lynn's name to the Seven Valleys Fire Co., P.O. Box 95, Seven Valleys, PA 17360; or the Seven Valleys Lions Club Scholarship Fund, c/o John McDonald, 49 Maple St., Seven Valleys, PA 17360; or Mt. Prospect Cemetery Assoc., c/o St. Paul "Zeigler's" Lutheran Church, 4258 Zeiglers Church Road, Seven Valleys, PA 17360. Arrangements were entrusted to the Robert M. Goodling Funeral Service, Seven Valleys. The family would like to say "Thank You" to Dr. Tabatabai, Dr. Baselli, the nurses and staff of the Cancer Center at Apple Hill, to the VNA Hospice Doctors and nurses and aides and to all of our family and friends for their prayers, support, care and concern over the last 5 1/2 years. You have been a blessing. We will never forget your kindness.