John H. Myers

John H. Myers, 69, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, February 20, 2005, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Carolyn R. (Kauffman) Myers, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 18, 2004. Mr. Myers was born February 6, 1936, in Dover Township. He was recently preceded in death by his parents, Harvey A. and Martha (Hess) Myers, Jr., who both passed away in 2004. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind two daughters, Debra M. Hollerbush and husband, Jan of Dover and Holly S. Martz and husband, Gary of Dover; a son, John B. Myers and wife Lisa of York; a brother, Harvey A. Myers, III of Dover; four grandchildren, Johnathan Myers of York, Jason Hollerbush and wife Stephanie, Jacob Hollerbush and Alaina Zimmerman, all of Dover; as well as his faithful friend and companion, Tora. Mr. Myers was a heavy equipment operator who retired in 1994 following 45 years of service for the Union of Operating Engineers, Local 542. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Dover. During his life, Mr. Myers enjoyed making furniture for friends and family, fresh water fishing, deep sea fishing on his boat in Delaware, target shooting and collecting firearms, working on his sawmill, taking care of his home and spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by his wife and family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday and the viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Emig Funeral Home, 47 N. Queen St., Dover. Burial will follow in Salem Union Cemetery. Officiating will be his pastor, the Rev. Edgar Reed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the York Cancer Patient Help Fund, 25 Monument Road, Suite 194, York, PA 17403; or Salem Lutheran Church, 2001 George St., Dover, PA 17315.