John R. Easterbrook, Sr., 72, Manheim, met an untimely passing on Saturday, August 30th at Lancaster Regional Hospital. He was born in Chambersburg PA, the son of the late John C. and Marian B (Elliott) Easterbrook.

John is survived by his wife Lois (Ogrinc) and daughters, Jana of Mohrsville, Tara and fiance David Wissing of Lititz, and son John R. Jr., husband of Daniela (Staidl) of Alexandria, VA. Two granddaughters, Erin N. Thompson of Lancaster and Reya Henderson of Elizabethtown. Two brothers, Theodore, husband of Alice, Hamburg and David, husband of Patricia, Mohrsville. Also many nieces and nephews.

John served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Early in his working career he owned and operated his own barber shop. He then graduated from the police academy and was a motorcycle officer for the Albuquerque Police  Department. Eventually he retired from Raymark Industries in Manheim after 35 years. He was founder and treasurer for the B.O.A. Motorcycle Club for 21 years and past president of the 521 Club. John enjoyed camping and was an avid motorcyclist. He also enjoyed spending time at Rehoboth Beach with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Friends will be received at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel Inc. 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 from 6- 8PM and Thursday, September 4th, 2008 from 9-10Am with services at 10AM. Interment in Gethsemane Cemetery, Reading PA. Contributions may be made in John's memory to The Gate House for Men 649 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com