Jonathan D. Zehr, 51, of Lititz, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 19, 2013, surrounded by his family at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jonathan was born on May 1, 1962 in Lewis County, New York. He was the son of Donald and Jean Zehr of Lititz.

Jonathan received his Engineering degree from Clarkson University, School of Technology at Potsdam, New York, and worked as a mechanical engineer for over 20 years.

Later, he returned to Lancaster County to be close to family, and enjoyed working as a trim carpenter and painter until a few weeks before he died. He was an active participant with the Gateway House of Prayer, Ephrata.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Philip, husband of Eileen of Canastota, New York; and 2 sisters: Kathy Zehr of Lititz and Linda Langdon, wife of George Langdon, Shelburne, Vermont; 4 nieces: Lindsey, Jessica and Kimberly Zehr and Emma Langdon; 2 nephews: Benjamin and Samuel Langdon.

A Memorial Service will be at 2 PM on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.