Herbert Hostler Jr.

NEW PARK Herbert Hostler, Jr., 80, formerly of Stewartstown, died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at his residence. He was the husband of Dorothy (Orwig) Hostler, to whom he was married 61 years. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, 250 Chestnut Hill Road, York. Pastor Howard Edmondson will officiate. The J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, is assisting the family with arrangements. Born on February 20, 1921 in New Park, he was the son of the late Milton H. and Mary B. (McCallister) Hostler. Herb retired from the former Speciality Industries in Red Lion after eight years of service, as a Foreman in the finishing department. He also worked for the former Stewartstown Furniture Factory for 39 years. Herb was a member of Stewartstown VFW Post 7046, and the Stewart American Legion Post 455, Stewartstown. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed fishing, woodworking, the outdoors, horseback riding, and animals. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Bill H. Hostler and his wife, Wendy of New Park, and Keith C. Hostler and his wife, Ellen of Felton; one daughter, Carol L. Neal and her husband, Steve of Stewartstown; seven grandchildren, Anne Marie Gillespie and her husband Ronnie, Stephen Neal and his wife Tonya, Stephanie Bosley, Billie Jo Hoslter, Joseph Hoslter and his wife Sarah, William Hostler, Jr., and Jenna Einsig and her husband Mitch. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Jennifer Neal, Stephen P.P. Neal, Joshua Gillepie, Brooke Bosley, and Kaleb Hoslter; one sister, Thelma B. Baugher and her husband Daniel of Glenville; and by many more loving realtives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stewartstown Senior Center, P.O. Box 235, Stewartstown, PA 17363.