J. Elwood "Woody" Brubaker, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Essa Flory.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Anna (Felty) Brubaker of Lancaster, to whom he was married 61 years.  He was the son of the late Earl and Margaret (Ginder) Brubaker.

Elwood was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lancaster, and for a number of years taught painting and interior decorating at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Willow Street. He spent the majority of his career as a self-employed painter and paper-hanger.  He was a member of the Elizabethtown Sertoma Club.

He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, landscaping, and day trips with his wife. He especially loved family times with his daughters and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters:  Ann Boylan and her husband Jeffrey of Landisville and Patty Killian and her husband Barry of Springfield, MO; four grandchildren:  Ross Boylan, Molly Boucher and her husband David, and Jeffrey and Emily Killian; two great-grandchildren:  Hannah and Mason; a brother, Kenneth Brubaker and his wife Millie of Landisville; and an aunt, Grace Brubaker of Brethren Village.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA with Pastors Dana Statler and David Kreider officiating.  Burial will follow in Centerville Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Brethren Village.

Memorial contributions in Elwood's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr., PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA  17604 or to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 500 Pearl St., Lancaster, PA  17603. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100