E. Jane Bleacher, 84

E. Jane Bleacher, 84, formerly of River Road in Highville, died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Oak Leaf Manor North.  Born at home in Creswell, PA, Jane was the daughter of the late Chester B. and Luella (Frey) Brenner.  She was married 57 years to the late Howard E. “Hob” Bleacher, who died in 2004.

Jane was a 1944 graduate of the Manor-Millersville High School.  A homemaker, Jane was employed before marriage as a secretary with the former J. G. Forney Real Estate and Insurance Co. of Lancaster. 

Jane was a 63 year member of the Green Hill United Methodist Church, where she was a former choir member and Sunday School teacher.

She served as president and secretary of the former Loyal Workers Society of Manor, and was a member of the Highville Fire Co. ladies auxiliary for many years.

Jane loved spending time with her family, dancing and music, and took great pride in manicuring her lawn.

Surviving Jane are her sons, Wes A. Bleacher, husband of Susan M. Snyder Bleacher, of Conestoga, Marlin E. Bleacher of Lancaster, granddaughters, Elizabeth “Liz” Bleacher, Lancaster, and Kelley A., wife of Joshua Schnapf, of Philadelphia, sister, Ruth, married to Newlin “Newt” Groff of Lancaster, and brother, Harlan “Shorty” Brenner, husband of Arlene, of Conestoga.  In addition to her husband and parents, Jane was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy L. Brenner, and brother, Melvin Brenner.

Funeral Services will take place on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 11:00 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551.  A viewing will be held from 10 until 11 AM.  Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Highville, PA.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Green Hill United Methodist Church,  Box 5801, Conestoga, PA 17516, or Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.  To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory Millersville, PA 872-5041