Paul R. Kump

YORK Paul R. Kump, 78, entered into rest on Monday evening at his residence. He was the husband of E. JoAnn (Getz) Kump for 40 years. Paul was born July 17, 1931, in Littlestown, the son of the late John H. and Kathryn V. (Burgoone) Kump. Paul had worked as a trainman at Western Maryland Railroad, retiring after 34 years of service. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Paul enjoyed gardening and gave much of what he grew away to friends and to his church's food pantry. Paul also enjoyed volunteering at St. Matthew Lutheran Church and York Hospital. Spending time with family was very important and vacationing with his wife. Following cremation, there will be a graveside service 10 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at Mt. Rose Cemetery, a cortege will form at the gate of the cemetery at 9:45 a.m. Following the burial a memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St., York, with the Rev. Kevin T. Shively officiating. A time of fellowship will follow the service in the fellowship hall. The John W. Keffer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 902 Mt. Rose Ave., York, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Including his wife JoAnn, Paul is also survived by a son, Michael P. Kump and wife, Janice of York; four daughters, Cynthia Hippensteel and companion, Donald Riley of Aspers, Candice Forbes and husband, Brian of Hanover, Rachel Cox and companion, Tony Grimes of Hanover, and Rebecca Bankert and husband, Sam of Thomasville; three stepchildren, Kevin Summerson and wife, Claudia of York, Marilee Ball and husband, Michael of Wellsville, and Sherri Denker and husband, Ted of Perrysburg, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; five step grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; one step great-grandchild; and a sister, Caroline Lehn and husband, Ronald of Littlestown. A brother, Donald Kump, preceded Paul in death. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church 839 W. Market St. York, PA 17401; or to Compassionate Care Hospice 2449 S. Queen St. York, PA 17402. www.kefferfh.com