Obituaries
Warren “Pep” J. Mease, 96
July 18, 2016
Warren “Pep” J. Mease, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Moravian Manor, Lititz, PA. He was 96.
Born in Manheim Twp, son of the late Billy and Catherine Mease, he was a resident of Lancaster County all of his life. Prior to Moravian Manor, he lived in Neffsville for 57 years.
Warren was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Strickler) Mease. They were very happily married for 70 years, and they were each other’s best friend.
Warren was preceded in death by Mary; a brother, Elmer, and sisters: Edna Charles (the late Jake Charles) and Vera Stehman; a brother-in-law, Robert Strickler (the late Ann Strickler).
Warren is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Parker and her husband, Tom; two grandchildren: Tom Parker, II and his wife, Tori, and Lindsey Cuneo and her husband, Dan. He had 5 great-grandchildren: Maddie, Danny, Tyler, Ryan and Matthew with a sixth, Connor, on his way. Also surviving are his sister-in-law, Nancy Mohler and her husband, Ron; brother-in-law: Jim Strickler, husband of the late Ruth Strickler; and many nieces and nephews.
Warren’s great joys in life were his grandchildren. He and Mary loved to take Sunday afternoon drives around Lancaster County and winding up at one of their favorite stops for a root beer float and Bar-B-Q.
Warren was in the US Navy during the latter part of WWII serving on the USS Wrangel. He became a very active participant in the many reunions of those who served on the USS Wrangel. After being honorably discharged, Warren worked Sensenich Propeller in Quality Control having one of his propellers displayed in the San Francisco airport. He was also a regular patron of the Knight and Day Diner. He was a lifelong member of the Salem Lutheran Church of Kissel Hill.
A Visitation will be held from 10:30-11:30 am on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Salem Lutheran Church of Kissel Hill, 26 Owl Hill Road, Lititz, PA 17543. A Funeral Service will be at 11:30 am with The Rev. Alison Bowlan officiating. Interment will be at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to Salem Lutheran Church to the above address.
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July 25, 2016
Hello Bonnie & family, I got to know your dad, Warren, in his later years at the Mease reunion, Lititz Springs Park. My dad, Wesley Burkholder, was a cousin. Sadie Burkholder is my grandma. Warren was a faithful attender of this family reunion and would bring pictures to show, some old and some of his family and kids and grand kids, he was so proud to share about you all. I enjoyed stopping by his home from time to time, to hear Mease family history. He was always happy to invite me in and I enjoyed his stories. He will be missed at Lititz Springs Park, where we still gather every year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day weekend at the pavilion near the concession stand at 1:00pm and share a meal together. Your extended family is welcome. Sincerely, Bonnie Burkholder Leventry
July 24, 2016
Rest in peace my wonderful Uncle Warren. A nephew could not have had a better uncle & role model for over 70 years. You were one of a kind. I’m just glad I was able to see you one last time right before Janice & I left on our vacation. Your now with a very special person who was also one of a kind Aunt Mary. My thoughts & prayers will be with you even though I am unable to be there in person. Say hi to Mom & Dad for me. Bill
July 24, 2016
Bonnie & Family – so sorry for your loss. It was great to see your Dad at the Manor and catch up after so many years; my Dad & Kirby always loved having him join them at the Cafe during lunch. I’ll especially miss his chipper attitude and seeing him in his USS Wrangel or Penn State attire. He will be missed; RIP Warren! You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Bea, Mel & Kirby Erb
July 21, 2016
My mother and I always enjoyed our chats with Warren by the fireplace in the lounge area of the cafe at Moravian Manor. He came to be one of my Moravian friends I looked forward to seeing after his morning walks. He loved to talk about his family and showed me the pictures of his beautiful children and grandchildren. It was nice getting to know him and listening to stories of his life experiences. I will miss seeing him but am comforted knowing he lived a long life filled with love.
Pamela Rosenbergerr and mother, Ruth Sherrard.
July 20, 2016
Bonnie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Warren passing away! He was the sweetest man and always knew who we were! I have a few memories of visiting him and Aunt Mary at their home in Neffsville. Always made us feel welcomed. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers and knowing he is with Aunt Mary again I know he is very happy!
Love,
Debbi Willwerth Burkholder
July 20, 2016
Warren was a GREAT friend to Sensenich, stopping in periodically to check on things and see how we were all doing. He was a regular at our Christmas parties, and was the best story teller out there. He will be greatly missed!
ALL his friends at Sensenich Propeller
July 20, 2016
We were privileged to know and love you, and call you family. We will miss you and your sweet smile dear Pep. May you rest in peace in the arms of your Mary. God bless and keep you. Carl & Eileen Cuneo
