Lavere G. Markle

Lavere G. Markle Seven Valleys Lavere G. “Bud” Markle, 79, of Seven Valleys, died Friday March 6, 2015 of natural causes at his home. He was the husband of the late Rosaleen E. (Rohrbaugh) Markle. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at St. Jacob's United Church of Christ, 100 E. George St., York New Salem, with Rev. Rick Stuempfle officiating. A time of visitation and fellowship for family and friends will follow the service in the church social hall. Burial will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Zion Shaffer’s Church Cemetery, Seven Valleys. Mr. Markle was born on May 24, 1935 in North Codorus Township, a son of the late Joseph A. and Rosa I. (Folkenroth) Markle. He was employed as a Fork Lift Driver with P.A. & S Small and Flemming Inc. in York for over 40 years, retiring in 1997. Bud attended Boyer’s One Room School in North Codorus Township and loved all the family gatherings and enjoyed being with his brothers and sisters, playing cards, eat out at many restaurants and playing volleyball. He was a member of the Nail Keggers Group that meets Wednesday mornings. He leaves three daughters, Kay V. Ferree and her husband Larry of Spring Grove, Penny J. Belcher and her husband Matt of York, and Kim L. Durst of Spring Grove; four grandchildren, Dillon, Carley, Nicole and Samantha; six brothers and sisters, Evelyn Thoman and his twin brother, Lavern "Bob" Markle, both of Glen Rock, Jean McLaughlin of Loganville, Ray Markle of York, Doris Goodling of Spring Grove, and Lynn Markle of Dover; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Miriam Thoman, three brothers, Carson Markle, Jay Markle and Barry Markle and a son in law John A, Durst. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Patient Help Fund c/o York Health Foundation, 50 N. Duke St., Second Floor, York, PA 17401 or to a favorite charity of your choice. The Geiple Funeral Home, Inc. 53 Main Street, Glen Rock is assisting the family and condolences may be shared at geiple.com