Obituaries
John O. Rineer, Jr., 66
April 24, 2014
John O. Rineer, Jr, 66, of Ephrata, died suddenly Thursday, April 24, 2014.
Born in Williamsport, he is survived by a son, Mike Rineer and his wife Laurie of Mount Joy; two granddaughters: Allyson and Leah Rineer; and his companion, Betty Evans of Ephrata.
He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, Ephrata.
All services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in John’s memory may be made to “Bond House Fund” and mailed to: Loyalty Day Committee, PO Box 10811, Lancaster, PA 17605. Please note “John Rineer” on memo line.
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Condolences to the Family
May 02, 2014
Well John. The LCCC will certainly miss you. You were really becoming a very active member and we will all miss your smiing face. We just sat across from you at the Historic Limestone Inn, and enjoyed listening to what your plans were to restore another Historic Building.Bless you, your family and friends, Hope you are able to take a few great cruises up there where you are now.
May 02, 2014
To Mike and family. I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John O’Leary
April 30, 2014
Dear Mike, Laurie, Allyson, Leah and Betty: We are so, so sorry…..our thoughts and prayers are w/you all during this most difficult time. May God help you thru this, along w/family and friends. Your dad, Mike, will be missed, for sure. Love and sincere sympathy, Mom and Dad Brown
April 30, 2014
Saying we’re sorry just sounds so lame!! We ARE sorry!! I know you, Betty and John’s family, are asking WHY? We’re asking why!!!
John was one of a kind! He was always smiling, always upbeat and happy. He could always put a smile on my face, even when he was being annoying! He will be greatly missed by so many!
We’re hoping he has at least one “funny” hat to wear in heaven; we know how he loved his hats!
Much love to you Betty and to John’s family!
R.I.P. John
Jim and Susan Shannon
April 29, 2014
John your smile and good spirits were always contagious to everybody around you. You will greatly be missed by many. To Betty and the Rineer family, I hope you can find peace in knowing John’s work was done here and he has moved on to better things in Heaven. Our Lord must need John’s help with a bigger community project in Heaven now. Thinking and Praying for you all.
Tara and Terry Lesher
April 29, 2014
Ken and I express our sympathy to you on your loss. John was a Veteran and member of Post 34 and that is how we knew him. We are grateful for his service to his country and enjoyed his light hearted humor when we spoke to him.
Ken and Sherry Deaven
April 29, 2014
Dear Betty, May you take comfort in knowing your many friends are thinking about you at this time. If there is anything I can do for you please ask. There are no words I can say to take away your pain, know that you are Loved and when I see you a huge hug. God has John in his arms and we have his memories. Most of them are good memories, some are ????? that was John. A big heart and someone I loved and not loved at times. God Bless you Betty, see you soon. Sandra Baker
April 29, 2014
Mike Rineer Family and Betty Evans, the Ladies Auxiliary to Post 19 Lancaster send their sincere sympathy and prayers. You are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
April 29, 2014
To Betty & John’s family, I am very sorry for your loss, I know words can’t express the saddest you are feeling, God called John home because he needed another angel.
Our Deepest Condolences
Sharee Pence & Rusty Groff
AMVETS Post 19 Lancaster
April 29, 2014
Betty, so so sorry. John was so funny to be around at the dances. I’ve known you guys probably for about 5 years. I haven’t been there in awhile. I am no longer with Rich. Roberta called me and told me about John. My heart sank for you. Absolutely sank. You are such a lovely woman. I have asked God to watch over you!! Again, I am sooooo sorry.
Helen Warren, Oxford, PA
484-571-7748
April 29, 2014
Betty we are so sorry.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.Sincerly Bob & Kathy Feyler
April 29, 2014
To Mike and family, Words alone will not explain how your Dad made such a difference in all our lives. I knew John from the Amvets for many years and know how devoted he was to all of our Vets. I am truly sorry for your loss, at times like this, I just want you to understand how much this really was a shock for all of us. John was a great man and I will miss him very much. Your friend Michael Jackson…
April 29, 2014
John it’s still unreal….I expect to go into work and see you at the end of the counter complaining I haven’t gotten you your coffee..or after sitting for over an hour telling get me “I’m in a hurry I have an appointment I need to place my order” …You were that pain in the butt..at counter we all learned to love..like that uncle at Christmas dinner who drives you nuts but it wouldn’t be the same with out them…and it won’t be the same with out you..who is going to pick on Bob…who is gonna tell him to shut up..lol..I know you did a lot for the community and will be missed dearly by those who love you…may your family find peace in the happy memories they shared with you and know you are always with them ♡
April 29, 2014
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy is with John’s family and friends. We will miss him greatly.
Darry L. and Amy K. McBroom
April 29, 2014
Mike & Family- My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May his memories carry you through this difficult time. Diane Winters
April 29, 2014
Dear Loved Ones of John,
I was so saddened by the news of John’s death. He seemed to have such a passion for doing things for others. He will be missed by so many whose lives he touched.
Sincerely,
Dennis Delozier
USAF
Physician Assistant Lebanon VA Medical Center