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Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Schnecksville

4906 Route 309

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania

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Sep. 27, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Donald Laudenslager Obituary

Donald M. Laudenslager, 90, formerly of Orefield, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Fellowship Community where he had been residing. He was the husband of the late Jane Ellen (Kuhns) Laudenslager. Born in Orefield, December 2, 1934, Donald was the son of the late Martin B. and Lulu A. (Schrader) Laudenslager. He was the Assistant Director of School Services for the Parkland School District for 25 years before retiring in 1996. Prior to that, he worked for 16 years in construction. Active in the life of his church, Donald was a life-long member of Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church, Orefield where he formerly served on the cemetery board of directors, head usher, council member, and volunteer. Donald also was a former Meals on Wheels volunteer for many years. He was an avid hunter and huge Eagles and Phillies fan especially Richie Ashburn as his favorite player. Survivors: Son, Jeffrey D. Laudenslager and his wife, Rosemarie of Orefield; daughter, Judith M. Murphy and her husband, Kevin of Orefield; grandchildren, Andrew J. Murphy, Erica M. Murphy; predeceased by a granddaughter, Holly M. Laudenslager and siblings, Richard C. Laudenslager, Mary L. Lellyo. Service: A memorial service will be held 10:30 am. Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Road, Orefield. The Rev. Dody S. Siegfried will be officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:00 am. – 10:20 am. prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Jordan Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jordan Lutheran Church Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Donald M. Laudenslager, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Sep. 22, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Donald Laudenslager

Sep

27

Service

9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church

5103 Snowdrift Road, Orefield, PA 18069

Sep

27

Memorial service

10:30 a.m.

Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church

5103 Snowdrift Road, Orefield, PA 18069

Funeral services provided by:

Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Schnecksville

4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, PA 18078

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Teresa Laudenslager

Yesterday

Jeff/Judy & families
Our deepest sympathies to you.
What a wonderful man! Lots of memories, family reunions; his smile and laughter are a memory to cherish.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Elwood Laudenslager family.

Barbara Beitler

September 22, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Donald! He was a very wonderful man. Unfortunately, we only see each other at funerals. In the good old days, we had picnics and saw each other a lot. Life gets in the way. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Barb Beitler (Snyder)

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