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Elmer C. Bare, 92

January 6, 1927 - October 13, 2019

Elmer C. Bare, 92 of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Brethren Village Retirement Community, after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frank R. and Elizabeth (Cope) Bare. Elmer was the beloved husband of Anna Marie (O’Neill) Bare, and together they celebrated 68 years of marriage this past September 15th.
After graduating from J. P. McCaskey High School in 1944, Elmer entered the US Army and honorably served his country during WWII from 1944 – 1946. After being discharged, he attended Carnegie Mellon University from where he graduated in 1951 with a degree in Printing Management. Over the years, he worked for several different printing companies, and retired in March of 1997 as Vice President of Manufacturing at Intelligencer Printing after 32 years of service.
Elmer was a charter member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was on Parish council, Chairman of the Finance Committee, on the Stewardship Committee and the Building Committee, coordinator of collection counters, and a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus. He was an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion for many years. He also logged more than 3000 volunteer hours at Lancaster General Hospital.
In addition to his wife, Elmer is survived by three daughters: Betty Windstein and her husband Jeff, Peggy Sanbower and her husband John, both of Lancaster, and Jeanne Eberly and her husband Russ of Ephrata. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Kate Hagar, Jenn Womble, Tammy Sunwall, Becky Sanbower, Eric Revak and Amy Bluma; four great-grandchildren: Payton, Caleb and Hadley Womble, and Connor Sunwall; niece Peggy O’Neill and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 13 siblings.
Elmer’s family would like to express their appreciation for the years of loving care and attention given to him by the staff of Brethren Village as he advanced through the levels of care, and very recently by Hospice & Community Care.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing which will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019, from 5 – 7 PM in the Brethren Village Chapel located off the south entrance of Brethren Village Retirement Community, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 11:00 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, where the family will receive guests beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Elmer’s memory may be made to the St. John Neumann Catholic Church Building Fund at the above address or to the Good Samaritan Fund of Brethren Village at the above address.

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Condolences to the Family

October 22, 2019

My condolece to Anna Marie and family,
I worked for Elmer for 25 years and he was the most respected man at Intell. Elmer was always firm but fair. I remember when Elmer retired how everyone new that he would be greatly missed. When I retired they ask me who I would like to come in for my retirement party and say a few words and Elmer came in. Elmer was a mentor to me and many other people at Intell. He was a great man and friend. Barry

October 22, 2019

My sympathies to the entire Bare family. These condolences are a wonderful testament to the great man Elmer was.
Sue Bare Kurtz

October 20, 2019

To all the Bare family so sorry to hear of your loss> Please know you are all in many thoughts and prayers.
Mark Daum

October 18, 2019

My words are not suffice.
I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom.
I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.~ William Shakespeare ~
With eternal gratitude, Mike

October 17, 2019

My father, Charles Shepley, worked at Intell Printing with your husband/father. Mr. Bare was always so kind to my Daddy. I remember when my father was at home, dying from colon cancer in 1980, Mr. Bare would visit and even made a special trip to McDonald’s to get Daddy a milkshake because he was thirsty for one. Prayers of comfort and sympathy to the family.
Felicia Shepley Marino

October 16, 2019

It was a pleasure to serve as Elmer’s physician at Brethren Village. What a supportive family who diligently and compassionately worked with me and his other physicians to keep him as comfortable and as active as his health would permit! My sympathies go to Betty, her sisters, and of course his lovely wife, as I sense he was a great father who will be missed.

David E. Fuchs, M.D.

October 16, 2019

So many 2AM Armstrong press approvals were all the more manageable thanks to Elmer’s calming manner. keen humor and of course, always expert advice. I learned so much from him during the crazy transition of printing to the digital age. He kept us all sane! Truly a gem, so grateful to have him as a mentor.
Pam McCarty

October 16, 2019

BL, Peggy, and Jeanne,
I just read your father’s obituary. He lived a long, full life. I remember how active he was as a parent in the LAC organization and his years of service to the club and the sport of swimming. I remember how proud he was of all three of you and your swimming accomplishments. My sympathy to the Bare family.
Pam Sherrard Rosenberger

October 16, 2019

Elmer, you were an upright man, a rare commodity nowaday, it was you and Cliff Schmidt who hired me in May of ’64 at RRD printing. Thank you both for that opportunity. My heart goes out to your family, I know their grief. For I buried my wife in May after 56 yrs. I will keep you and your family in my continuing prayers. When I too reach the shores of Heaven may our paths cross again.
Francis J. Haefner Sr.

Visitation: Friday, October 18, 2019; 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Chapel At Brethren Village Retirement Community; 3001 Lititz Pike; South Entrance; Lititz, PA 17543
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Visitation: Saturday, October 19, 2019; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E. Delp Road; Lancaster, PA 17601
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Services: Saturday, October 19, 2019; 11:00 AM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 East Delp Road; Lancaster, PA 17601
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