J. Lester (Les) Denlinger, 100, formerly of 1612 Oak Lane, Lancaster, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010, at Luther Acres Manor. His wife of 73 years Margaret R. Stouffer Denlinger is also a resident of Luther Acres, and both were life members of St. John's United Methodist Church in Paradise.

Born in Leacock Twp., he was the son of the late John M. and Lillian Eby Denlinger.  A graduate of Lancaster Business College and a registered professional engineer, Les was a mechanical design engineer with Armstrong World Industries for 45 years. He was a project engineer for Denlin, Inc. following his retirement. Les sold cars to family and friends on a part time basis thru Shirk and Keim Chevrolet in Paradise.

A quiet man with very high standards, Les taught by example and was respected by all who knew him for his fairness, honesty and hard work ethic.

In addition to his wife Margaret, Les is survived by two sons, Robert L., husband of Joanne Denlinger, Lititz and Richard C., husband of Nannette S. Denlinger, Lancaster; two granddaughters, Jill D. wife of Dennis Millhouse, Lititz and Cherie May, Lancaster; two great-grandsons and two sisters, Helen Hess and Edith Huber. He was preceded in death by a sister Ruth Osborne and a brother Mervin Denlinger.

A private funeral service will be held for the immediate family. Please omit flowers. Those desiring, may make contributions in memory of Les to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences, please visitSnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100