Rev. Henry W. Korinth

YORK The Rev. Henry W. Korinth was born in Baltimore, Md., a son of the late Karl and Anna M. (Wolf) Korinth, and died Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at York Hospital. He was educated in the public school system, attended night school at the University of Baltimore, and then transferred to Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Ill., where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Pastor Korinth then attended and graduated with a Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Grove, Mo. He also did post graduate work at Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster. Henry Korinth was a pastor of Centenary United Church of Christ in Winchester, Va., for five years. He then went to Baltimore, Md., and served eight years as pastor of Grace United Church of Christ. After this, he went to York and served 24 years as pastor of Heidelberg United Church of Christ. On behalf of Heidelberg, The Rev. Dr. Lyle Weible conferred the honorary title of Pastor Emeritus. Pastor Korinth is survived by two children, Ruth Wickard and husband, Bryan of York, and Paul Korinth and wife, Sonya of Springfield; a brother, Karl Korinth and wife, Sally of Baltimore; two grandchildren, Terry Paul Korinth and Daniel Jash Korinth, both of Springfield; two nieces, Angela McClellan and husband, Chuck, and Sheri Korinth, both of Baltimore; three grand-nieces and gran- nephew, Autum, Bryce, Skylar, and Cody; and a good friend, Dr. Craig Ellis of York. Following his retirement from Heidelberg, Pastor Korinth served as the Interim Pastor to the following United Churches of Christ: St. Paul of Shrewsbury, Bethlehem Steltz Reformed of Glen Rock, New Hope Fissel's of Glen Rock, Starview of Mt. Wolf, Trinity of Hanover, St. John's of Red Lion, St. Paul's of Hanover, Locust Grove of York, St. Jacob's of Seven Valleys, St. Peter's Lischeys of Spring Grove, and Heidelberg of York. Henry was very active in the York Community serving on numerous boards and councils and the National, State, and Local committees of his denomination. Following cremation a Celebration of Life Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Heidelberg United Church of Christ, 47 W. Philadelphia St., York, with his pastor, The Rev. Amy J. Schultz, officiating. A visitation and a time of fellowship will be immediately following the service at the church. Clergy are invited to vest for the service and will gather at 2:45 p.m. in the church parlor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heidelberg U.C.C., 47 W. Philadelphia St., York, PA 17401. The Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service 1111 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements. www.etzweiler.com