Bruce P. Lenhart

YORK Bruce P. Lenhart, 66, went to join his heavenly Father on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at his residence following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Barbara E. (Markel) Lenhart, to whom he was married to for 43 years. Born on March 8, 1942, in York, he was the son of the late Charles and Amy (Blouse) Lenhart. He worked for Dentsply, Inc., for 21 years in management and also for C-works Solutions. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a 1960 graduate of York High School. He also had a master's degree in business administration. He was an active member of Fourth United Methodist Church where he was a choir member. He was a Sunday School teacher. He was a member of APICS a teaching organization, a Boy Scout leader, and a member of the Jaycees of Dallastown. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kim S. Sowers and her husband, Kevin of East Berlin; two grandchildren, Cassidy and Chase Sowers; a brother, Charles Lenhart, Jr. of Joliet, Ill.; his mother-in-law, Pauline M. Markel; and nieces and nephews who were of great assistance during his illness. He was preceded in death by brothers, Glen Lenhard and Kermit Lenhart; and two sisters, Doris Wilson and June Heilman. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 2666 Furnace Road, Felton, with a visitation from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Luke's Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the York Health Foundation for Cancer Patient Help Fund, 45 Monument Road, Suite 200 York, PA 17403; or to VNA Hospice, 218 E. Market St., York, PA 17403. Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements. www.etzweiler.com