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Kenneth Rinehart Obituary

YORK Kenneth E. Rinehart, 88, formerly of Seven Valleys, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Charlotte Mae (McWilliams) Rinehart. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday from the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The service will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday at the mortuary with the Rev. Dr. Mark L. Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in Joseph Giesey Memorial Cemetery, Shrewsbury, with full Military Rites by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. He was born October 4, 1925, in Red Lion, a son of the late John and Estie (Rabenstein) Rinehart. Ken was a World War II veteran with the U.S. Navy. He retired in 1987 from the Dallastown Area School District following 10 years employment in the maintenance department and was previously employed with Worden & Shewell of York as a mechanical contractor for 25 years. Ken was a member of New Freedom Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman. Ken leaves two daughters, Sharon L. Getz of Port Royal, and Sheila A. Golden of York; two sons, Stephen E. Rinehart of Seven Valleys and Shawn M. Rinehart of Taylors, S.C.; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth Gibbs of Shrewsbury. In Ken's memory memorial contributions may be made to New Freedom Baptist Church, 222 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom, Pa 17349.

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Published by York Daily Record on Apr. 8, 2014.

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April 12, 2014

Dear Sharon, Shelia & Family
Sometimes the path to healing is not an easy one, but the Lord is walking right there by your side, His hand will be within your reach, He'll guard your every step, His Love will light your way & may He answer all the prayers that are being said for you and your family during this time of sorrow & shower you with new strength, & all his Blessings in your time of grief, God Bless You All, Gale Sweeney, Jim,Stacy, Mackenzie & Delani Bupp

Sharon Matthews Farmer-Maul

April 11, 2014

Rinehart family,
So sorry for your loss

Kenny Tracey

April 8, 2014

You will be missed by many people Thank you uncle ken for opening my eyes and leading me to the lord love you

Virginia Snyder

April 8, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Heavens gain. Psalms 116 :15

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