Obituaries
Donald Brubaker, 87
October 12, 2022
Donald Brubaker, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Agnes (McKelvey) and Wallace Brubaker. He was the pampered husband of Mary Anne (Rottmund). October 6th marked their 66th wedding anniversary and this amazing couple was celebrated at their home by 57 of their family and friends.
Don was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. His wish to manage a company was fulfilled when he became President of D M Stoltzfus & Son Inc. where he worked for 34 years.
His love for family vacations included yearly trips to Dewey Beach. Upon retirement annual travel to The DIVI in Aruba was his new found love. Don and Mary Anne treated their kids, significant others plus a few extras and it was here they created many unforgettable memories for 14 years: Alhambra, pub crawls, karaoke, dirty bananas, brick oven pizzas, white sand, blue water, and his Aruba family. Some of Don’s other interests included playing cards, bowling, softball, Penn State, Y&R, back scratches, and making sure the grandkids finished their sodas.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Dennis (Teri) of Lancaster, Donna Arment (Rob) of Landisville, Diane Fallan (Pat) of Columbia, Deb Frey (Todd) of Mt. Joy, Dan (Michelle) of Lancaster, Darlene Habecker (Jere) of Moncks Corner, SC, Denise Etnoyer (Eric) of Newmanstown, and David (Andrew Garner) of Lancaster; his brother Bob of Lancaster, sisters in law Joyce and Grace of Lancaster; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings Adam Freund, Helen Salzman, Mal, Dick, Jim, and Earl.
Don charmed every person that he met…. he was Dad/Grandpa to so many!! He was a great man adored by all and he will be dearly missed.
Family and friends are welcome to a visitation from 6-8PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at The Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 at 11AM on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 with visitation from 10AM until the time of service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Neumann Catholic Church, address above.
Please feel free to join the family in wearing Don’s favorite color pink to the service.
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Condolences to the Family
October 04, 2023
So sorry to hear this so late, much condolences to the family. I am glad we visited Don and Mary Anne a few years back and shared family stories. May Don rest in the arms of our Lord.
Joyce Gerlach Paugh
December 02, 2022
Miss ya Dad. 😢
October 24, 2022
Aunt Mary Anne and gigantic family-
i’m very sorry uncle Don passed. thrilled you had a big party for him days before, what timing, such a gift! a gentleman always knows when to leave, and he was that.
i remember the tons of fun family cookouts, shooting hoops in your driveway, and the day i figured out it was uncle Don dressing up as santa clause all those years. i may have been 15, or so. perhaps in college. i didn’t want to know! he was the best santa. he and Mary Anne have been wonderful friends to my parents, Kae and Ted Grumbein, for decades. Don and my Dad have been buddies since elementary school. so many stories; in all those years, not one disagreement.
that’s almost impossible to find.
Love to all of you, and please give my dad a hug when you see him. Tell him stories of the good old days, for there are so many. Hold each other up! a larger than life loss. and i doubt he’s resting-he’s mingling and eyeing up who needs help with what. Heaven’s gain.
parden the typos, i’m typing through tears.
Cindy and family
October 23, 2022
All my sincere thoughts and love for your family. The Brubaker clan has always made me feel loved and welcomed. Love you all!
October 20, 2022
When Don and I were teenage members of the YMCA leader’s group on Saturdays mornings, after our gym work we would return home and then later in the afternoon take in a movie at one of the theaters on North Queen Street and follow that up with an ice cream sunday at the store on West Orange Street. We offer our sympathy to Don’s family and pray that he Rest In Peace.
October 17, 2022
What a nice family, what a nice man. I was lucky to play softball under his direction. If it weren’t for Don I would never have gotten involved in Senior modified. My condolences to the whole family. Jeffrey Glassmyer.
October 17, 2022
Sincere condolences to all of the Brubaker family. Mr. Brubaker was such a fine man and role model. Sincerely,
Mary Lynn DiPaolo
October 17, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all. Janet Hornberger
October 16, 2022
My most sincere condolences. May you find comfort and joy in your memories. Robin Latimer
October 16, 2022
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. My dad Jack Monteith was a fellow alumni of D. M. Soltzfus & Son from many years ago. I’ll always remember the big smile had when I would see him in church. We are so sorry to see this. Keith & Marsha Parke
October 16, 2022
Extending our sincere sympathy to Mary Anne and family as we remember & celebrate the life of our dear friend, Don. We enjoyed two things in common – bowling & vacations at the Divi in Aruba. “Blessings to All” Gerald & Dawn Oswald
October 16, 2022
Denny
I wish you and your family peace during this difficult time. No matter how old you are it is difficult to loose a parent. I remember your dad when he would come to our basketball games at St Joe. All the best.
Greg Schreder
October 16, 2022
Diane, Deb and family…please accept our condolences and prayers at this moment. Always thought your father was a good man. Fran & Lisa Haefner
October 15, 2022
Thinking of the Brubaker family and sending love
Greg and Anne Meier Pryzbylkowski
October 15, 2022
I cherish those visits made to your home with my dear friend Donna in our high school, college, and young adult years. Your dad and mom’s love of family and fun was indeed extended to others. Very few dinner tables offered as much entertainment value as my own big family’s; yours was an exception…. and there was Don teaching everyone how to enjoy life and laughter! Deepest condolences to all of you as you remember a most unforgettable man.
Valerie Asuncion
October 14, 2022
Mrs. Brubaker, you and Mr. Brubaker have always been the example of marriage and family to me. My deepest sympathies to you and the rest of the Brubaker family.
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- Tuesday, October 25, 2022
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- Wednesday, October 26, 2022
- 11:00 AM
- St. John Neuman Catholic Church
- 601 East Delp Road
- Lancaster, PA 17601
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