Stephen A. Gebhart

HANOVER Stephen Allen Gebhart, 63, entered into God's eternal care Friday, July 4, 2008 at Hanover Hospital. Born November 9, 1944 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Gregory F. and Helen (Brown) Gebhart and the loving husband of Carla M. (Easton) Gebhart, who preceded him in death May 26, 2000. Stephen was a graduate of Delone Catholic High School and York College, where he earned his degree in business. He went on to become a talented builder and retired from his business in 2000. Stephen was also a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. He was a member of the Hanover AmVets, Moose Lodge #227, and Hanover V.F.W. Stephen enjoyed gardening, fishing, throwing darts, and golfing. Surviving are two children, Jennifer M. Gebhart, of Hanover and Kyle D. Gebhart, of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Gregory F. "Jack" Gebhart, II, of California and Ciprin "Buzz" Gebhart, of Hanover; two sisters, Mary Britcher and husband, Charlie and Ethelyn "Sis" Helwig, all of Hanover; and his special companion, Linda Benedum, of Hanover. A service to celebrate and remember Stephen's life will be held 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover. A visitation and time to share memories with the family will also be held Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of service. Full military honors will be provided by the Hanover Allied Veteran Honor Guard. Pursuant to Stephen's request, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 3001 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. He has also suggested that if your choice is to send a floral piece to the funeral home that you might choose a plant rather than cut flowers. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover.