William — Sara. [Group Sheet]

William — Barbara. [Group Sheet]

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Keith “Westy” Elwood Westhafer

Loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, & Friend -

Keith “Westy” Elwood Westhafer, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Westy was born on Wednesday, December 2, 1925 in Marysville to the late Wilbur Chester Westhafer and Helen Blanche (King) Westhafer. Westy was the widower of Mabel Jenny (Williams) Westhafer, whom he married on August 8, 1948, and who died on May 6, 2014. In addition to his parents and wife, Westy is preceded in death by his 11 siblings: Charles Westhafer, James Westhafer, Merrill Westhafer, Paul Westhafer, Ruth Capp, Midge McQuery, Evelyn, Wayne Westhafer, Carl Westhafer, Gladys “Ginny” Johnson, and Richard Westhafer.

Westy’s survivors include his two children: Barbara “Westy” A. Boyd and her husband, David, of Mechanicsburg, William “Bill” K. Westhafer and his wife, Barb, of Mechanicsburg; his four grandchildren: Kimberly “Kim” Boyd-Jones and her husband, Jeff, and their children: Reagan and Grant, of Wheaton, IL, Nicole Stroup and her husband, Todd, and their children: Brendan and Emma, of Mechanicsburg, Kelly Benedict and her husband, John, and their children: Nolan and Ethan, of Collegeville, William “BJ” Westhafer, Jr. and his wife, Sara, and their children: Ella and Baby Westhafer (to be born in July), of Mechanicsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Westy served in the United States Navy during World War II on board the USS LST-392 where he was a part of the Invasion of Normandy on D-Day. He retired from the Navy Supply Depot in Mechanicsburg, after 36 years of service working as a warehouse supervisor. Westy also had his own painting business that ran off word of mouth and kept him so busy that it’s very likely he painted a large majority of the homes in Mechanicsburg. He then retired from the Giant in Silver Spring Township, after 16 years of service working as a cart attendant as well as a helping hand if someone needed assistance getting groceries to their car. Westy was a longtime member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg and a lifetime member of Washington Fire Company No. 1. He was a talented guitar player and bowler on the Westhafer Brothers Bowling Team. Westy was best known for walking everywhere in town, always having a bottle of water with him, and for his love of The Peppermill Restaurant. The most important thing to him was his family. He enjoyed and cherished the time he spent with them especially when they went to the shore because that meant he could take to the boardwalk with the guys while the ladies went shopping. Westy also looked forward to the family reunions because it was an opportunity to have everyone together.

All are welcome to join Westy’s family at his viewing on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until time of casket closing at 10:50 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Myers - Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; with Pastor Eric Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, where military honors will be presented by the Cumberland County Honor Guard. Honored to be pallbearers are: John Benedict, Jeff Jones, Todd Stroup, BJ Westhafer, and William Westhafer. Westy’s family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 117 West Keller Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, following the burial.

Contributions in celebration of Westy’s life can be made to Mechanicsburg Area Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 1093, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 117 West Keller Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

Westy’s family has entrusted his care to Myers – Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Westy’s full obituary, view his memorial video and portrait, and sign his official guest book at Buhrig.com.

Keith married Mabel Jenny Williams 27 Jul 1948, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Mabel was born Abt 1931; died 6 May 2014. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Mabel Jenny (Williams) Westhafer

Mabel Jenny (Williams) Westhafer, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Mabel was born on Monday, March 16, 1931 in Frackville to the late William Williams and Helen (Eyster) Williams. She was also preceded in death by her infant sister. Mabel was the wife of Keith “Westy” Elwood Westhafer, whom she married on August 8, 1948.

Mabel’s survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 65 years, Keith; her children: Barbara (Westhafer) Boyd and her husband, Dave, of Mechanicsburg, William Keith Westhafer and his wife, Barbara, of Mechanicsburg; her grandchildren: Kimberly Boyd-Jones and her husband, Jeff, and their children, Reagan and Grant, all of Illinois, Nicole Stroup and her husband, Todd, and their children Brendan and Emma, all of Mechanicsburg, Kelly Benedict and her husband, John, and their son, Nolan, and another great-grandchild on the way, all of Collegeville, William Keith Westhafer, Jr. and his wife, Sara, of Mechanicsburg.

Mabel retired from the cafeteria at Wilcox Forging Company in Mechanicsburg. She was a member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg for more than 60 years. Mabel was a very good cook who also enjoyed a good meal out. She enjoyed traveling, especially bus trips, and shopping. Among Mabel’s favorite pastimes were attending craft shows, taking ceramics classes, and creating her many ceramics which included her special Christmas trees with lights. Mabel loved the beach, and traveled to Ocean City, MD every other weekend during the summer when her children were younger. Another favorite activity of Mabel’s was regularly visiting the Mechanicsburg Pool with her grandchildren. Her grandkids’ fond memories include seeing Mabel driving her 1969 red Chevelle, four-on-the-floor stick shift, which Mabel was known for driving to her hair appointments in Carlisle. Mabel laughed easily, and as her family happily remembers, “she liked people and people liked her”.

All are welcome to join Mabel’s family at her viewing on Monday, May 12, 2014, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Myers - Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; followed by her funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 117 West Keller Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; with Pastor Randall J. Marburger officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Honored to be pallbearers are: William Westhafer, Sr., William Westhafer, Jr., Todd Stroup, Jeff Jones, John Benedict, and Brendan Stroup. Mabel’s family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at her church following the burial.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, 344 North Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522, or her church, St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 117 West Keller Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

Mabel’s family has entrusted her care to Myers – Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Mabel’s full obituary, view her memorial video and portrait, and sign her official guest book at www.Myers-Buhrig.com.