Elvin “Pat” Newport, 85

Elvin (Pat) Newport, 85, of Lancaster, husband of the late Miriam Michael Newport, died July 5, 2010, at Hamilton Arms. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Amos and Pearl Keller Newport. Elvin retired in 1982, from Pennsylvania Malleable Iron Works, as Quality Control Superintendent. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the guitar and harmonica, and spending time with family and friends at their mountain hunting camp.

Surviving are two sons, Elvin, Jr. husband of Nancy Frey Newport, of Manheim and Corey E., husband of Barbara A Paul Newport, of Pequea, a daughter, Deborah A. Newport Shenberger, of Lancaster, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings, Leroy, Amos, and Edward Newport, Lillian Caldwell, Betty Moyer, and Dorothy Newport.

Elvin was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Army Corp of Engineers in the European Theater under the command of General George Patton. While serving in Germany he was wounded during an attack, for witch he received a Purple Heart.

The Viewing will take place on Friday, July 9, 2010, from 10-11 AM, followed by The funeral at 11 AM, with Chaplain Brooksyne Weber officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., 441 N. George St., Millersville. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, with military honors accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. Please omit flowers. Contributions can be made in Elvin’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com