Obituaries
Dale H. Fantom, 86
March 26, 2020
Dale H. Fantom, 86, of Rapho Twp., passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He was born in Conoy Twp. to the late Jacob H. and Theresa (Sager) Fantom. Dale celebrated 30 years of marriage with his wife Barbara A. (Westenhoefer) Fantom last July 10th.
A graduate of Bainbridge High School, Dale worked in construction for 47 years and retired from Diller Plank Inc. as project superintendent after 40 years.
He was a member of Elizabethtown United Church of Christ. He enjoyed taking care of his property, playing the banjo, and hunting at his cabin in Cherry Springs, Potter County.
Dale was a member of the Abraham C. Treichler Lodge # 682 F.&A.M., Elizabethtown,
Corinthian Chapter 224, Goodwin Council #19, Lancaster Commandery #13, Lancaster/Harrisburg Consistory ancient accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Zembo Temple of Harrisburg, Past President of and banjo player for the Zembo Shrine String Band, Past President of MASD of Virginia Beach (Mid Atlantic String Band), and York County Shrine Club.
In addition to his wife Barbara, Dale is survived by his son, D. Andrew Fantom, husband of Nancy of Marietta; three stepdaughters, Lorraine Westenhoefer of Lancaster, Joan Westenhoefer and companion Lynn Miller of Mount Joy and Suzanne Westenhoefer of Los Angeles; three grandchildren, David Fantom, husband of Jaime, Brian Fantom, husband of Natalie and Tomas Jones; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Molly, wife of Earl Tressler, Mary Lou, wife of Gene Emenheiser and Lois, wife of Robert Fackler, and his brother Raymond Fantom. Dale was preceded in death by his daughter Barbara Fantom Fry and his brother Jacob Fantom, husband of the late Shirley.
A future memorial service and inurnment will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may me be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.
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Condolences to the Family
October 31, 2021
Hi Andy and Nancy! I am SO VERY sorry that I cannot come. I think I have a sinus infection. I really wanted to be there. I will always remember your Dad fondly. In my mind I can see him in the little car of the Shriners. Your Dad and uncle Verny shared the same birth year!
October 24, 2021
Barb and family. My sympathies for your great loss. I just noticed this in the paper today and never knew of it earlier. Be well.
October 12, 2020
My condolences, I knew Dale for all the years he had his cabin, he was a good friend.
David Saam
October 12, 2020
I’m so sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. My father-in-law has the cabin across the road and it was a pleasure to see Dale there. Prayers for his wife and family.
Kevin Geklinsky
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April 01, 2020
Dear Barbara, so sorry to hear about the passing of Dale! I would love to get together with you sometime and share the memories! I am still living in my home . Address is 304 Weaver Road , Strasburg 17579 . My number is 717-687-6447 . Love Ruth Dean
April 01, 2020
Dear Barbara,
Ken and I were sorry to read about Dale in the paper. He will be missed in the String Band. Now that is two that have died within a couple months. We will keep you in our prayers. Take care. Ken Geib and Sara Gable
March 30, 2020
Keeping the Fantom family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ruth Matheny Fantom Gordner
March 30, 2020
To all the family, I am saddened to hear this news and am so sorry for your loss. Dale Fantom was a beloved member of my family and like a grandfather to me growing up. He will be very missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Barbara, Andy, Nancy, David, Brian, Tom and all the extended family. May Jesus be your comfort during this difficult time! Much love, Sonia Jones
March 29, 2020
l ‘m very sorry to hear of Uncle Dales passing. He will be missed. I have very good memories of him.
Jim Lisa Katie and Matt
March 29, 2020
Dear Andy and Nancy, We were so sorry to see of your Dad’s passing. We will keep looking for a service at a later date. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this dificult time.
Ray and Renee Henry
