Obituaries
James L. Sten, 74
James L. Sten, 74, of 346 Banyan Circle Dr., Lancaster, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, October 15th.
He was the husband of the late Norma L. Foster Sten, who passed away in 2005. Born in Renovo, PA, he was the son of the late Leroy and Mary Elizabeth McGuire Sten.
Jim had worked as an electrician for the Emtrol Co. of Lancaster for 31 years, until his retirement in 1991.
He was a US Air Force veteran, serving in the 1950s.
An active member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, he was a member of the choir, served on the building and property committees, and on church council. Jim was also active with the Lancaster County Bible Church life group, bowled in church leagues, served as a Cub Scout leader, and was a member of the Rohrerstown Lions Club.
He is survived by his son, Rick married to Linda J. Sten of Lancaster, his daughter Kim M. married to Gary L. Neideigh of Mount Joy, his 4 grandchildren: Matthew, Joseph, Danielle, and Erika; his sister Patricia Miller of Lancaster and his stepsister Arlene Eisenhart of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by a sister Helen Claire.
Friends will be received on Saturday from 9-10AM at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602, with the funeral service to follow at 10AM, the Revs. Mark Russell and Cliff Eshbach officiating. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Millersville, PA 872-5041. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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I was saddened to read of your dad’s death in this morning’s newpaper. I always enjoyed my friendship with your dad and mom, and the only consolation I can get out of your dad’s death is that at least now he and your mom are reunited.
I’m sure Norma has been talking "up a storm" in Heaven, looking for someone to spend her days with … now that Jim is there, both will be content.
Best to you both — and to the rest of the family at this sad time.
Bob Heisse
I was fortunate to work with Jim at Emtrol for more that 10 years. I have many fond memories of him. He was always uplifting, had a keen sense of humor, and a true master of his trade. If you wanted something wired correct the first time and something that looked liked it came out of an advertisement brochure, Jim was the guy to go to.
To his family I offer my condolences
Jerry Eidemiller
Sorry, I cannot attend the Service for Jim.
Norma & Jim were Choir members who made my late husband John and me feel so comfortable, during our interim Church Music term, in 1982. And they made me feel so welcome during my interim organ substituting during Karl Moyer’s years at LCGS.
Sorry, I cannot express this in person, and share in Jim’s Service.
Mary Choplosky
I too, was fortunate enough to work with Jim, He was a master at his craft, and I learned a great deal from him. I always enjoyed our many conversations during work. He always brought a smile to my face with his sense of humor. He was liked by all who worked with him and will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to his family.
Curt Smith
I too worked with Jim, he was the master of his craft, and I learned a great deal from working with him. He was always joyous and you could tell from working with him that he is now in Heaven.
To his family I offer my families prayers, Jim is now eternally joyous.
Steve Schriver
