Obituaries
Jean B. Stengle, 86
Jean Bowman Stengle, 86, died of natural causes Wednesday night at Homestead Village in Lancaster.
Mrs. Stengle worked seven years as an employment counselor for the Tennessee Dept. of Employment Security in Savannah, TN, until she retired in 1984. She also was a former schoolteacher in Savannah. A former chemist, Mrs. Stengle worked two years for Armstrong Research in Lancaster in 1946-47.
A 1944 graduate of Gettysburg College, Mrs. Stengle also earned a Master’s degree in 1977 from Memphis State University.
She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster. She had been a volunteer tutor for the Adult Education Center and had served for eight years on the associates board of North Museum.
Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Edwin A. and Gertrude Stouffer Bowman.
She was married 53 years to William Bernard Stengle, who died in 2002.
Surviving are two daughters, Wilma, wife of Edwin Buczek of Knoxville, TN, and Bernice, wife of Gary Johnson of Winter Park, FL; a son, Bernard, husband of Julie Stengle of Fort Thomas, KY, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred S. Zimmerman.
A service will be held at Homestead Village Commons, 1800 Village Circle, Lancaster, PA, 17603, on Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 at 2PM, with Rev Peter Newport officiating. Arrangements by the Charles F Snyder Funeral Home Inc, Lancaster, PA (717) 393-966.To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.
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I am a resident of Homestead Village and knew Jean as a frequent companion on our bus trips, as well as seeing her around the lobby and dining room. I always enjoyed speaking with her and knew her to be a warm, gentle person. Her smiling presence will be missed by all the residents at Homestead. Please accept my sincere condolences in your loss.
She was a lovely lady.
Dolly Cross, 1830 Westcott Drive, Lancaster
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers death. My prayers are with all of you. My name is Jerry Clarke from Savannah,TN and I went to school at North with Barney.
Sincerely,
Jerry Clarke
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Stengle family. We have many fond memories of our good neighbors here in Savannah.
Jim and Flo Garey
Wilma, so sorry to read of your mother’s death, via the Courier. Yes, I still subscribe! Did not know you were in Knoxville. For how long have you been there? We frequent the town several times a year, as my husband, Clyde, still works for the University, and our youngest son is a Senior at UT.
Jane Ann Bradley-Lane
47 Country Square Road
Milan, TN 38358
janeann98@hotmail.com
Let me offer my sympathy on the death of your mom. Your mom and dad were good people and we enjoyed our relationship with them and all of you when you lived in Savannah and Pickwick. My wife, Marty, passed away last month and I know how difficult it is on me and my kids. Put your faith in God and all will be fine.
Harry Boosey
Jackson,Tn
Barney,
I am so sorry to read in the Savannah Courier about the recent death of your mother. I have many fond memories of the times I spent in your home and your mother’s dry wit. I especially remember one time in high school your parents were out of town and we decided to have a party. We carefully moved the rugs and furniture prior to the party and carefully replaced everything back in place after the event (or so we thought). Upon returning home your mother noticed the dining room rug was about an inch closer to one wall and commented that we must have had a party. She was too smart for us. I know she will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.
Bill Parris
wgparris@aol.com
Barney, Bernice, and Wilma, I was saddened to read of your mother’s passing. She and your father will always be part of my memories of the good people in my hometown and I feel blessed to have known them. I can still remember visiting in your home many times and how kind they were. My warm wishes to you all…
P. G. Alexander
Humboldt TN
pgalex1@aol.com
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. I have very fond memories of Barney and the Stengle family as I was growing up in Savannah.
Dr. David Garey and family
Jackson, TN
dgarey@charter.net
Bernice, Wilma, and Barney,
I was very sorry to read of your mother’s passing in The Courier. I also have very fond memories of visiting in your home. She always made me feel welcomed. I think of those days and of you all every time I drive past your house. To me, it will always be The Stengle’s House. I appreciated how she was always willing to give me a ride home from band practice or events if I needed one. It’s the small everyday kindnesses that matter to me the most and she was a kind lady.
God Bless,
Janet Lard Cromwell, M.D.
