Vivian Brillhart

HANOVER Vivian Brillhart, 94, passed peacefully Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Homewood at Plum Creek. She was the wife of Lester L. Brillhart, who died March 20, 1998. Born October 25, 1916, in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude (Becker) Kopp. Mrs. Brillhart was a longtime member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She was employed with Narrow Ribbon Mill, Hanover, prior to being employed with REVONAH Spinning Mill, Hanover, for a number of years, retiring in 1980. Vivian is survived by a son, Lynn L. Brillhart, Hanover; two daughters, Vicki A. Schuchart, Hanover and Jane Fortino, Hanover; a brother, Reed Kopp, Hanover; a sister Joan Fisher, York; five grandchildren, Cory, Angie, Steph, Samantha and Michelle and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven siblings, Glenn, Dale, Dean, Harry, John, Gertrude and Pearl Kopp. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Brillhart will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover with the Rev. Dr. Daniel M. Yeiser officiating. A time to share memories with the family and an opportunity to view will be held on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 10 until 11 a.m. the time of service, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover. For those desiring, contributions in memory of Vivian Brillhart may be made to Foresight Vision York, 1380 Spahn Ave., York, PA 17403. To share memories of Mrs. Brillhart and view a video tribute, please visit www.wetzelfuneralhome.com