Obituaries
James D. Trauger, 59
James D. Trauger, 59, of 607 Lehigh Ave., Lancaster, died Thursday at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was the husband of Virginia L. Baker Trauger, with whom he had been married 22 years this past July 14th.
Born in Lancaster, James was the son of the late Thomas F. and Evelyn Styer Trauger.
He was a 1965 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and he enjoyed bowling and fishing.
He was of the Catholic faith.
In addition to his wife, James is survived by 4 sons: James D. married to Michelle Trauger of Lititz, Matthew J. Trauger of Lancaster, Dennis married to Jeniffer Weit of Wilmington, DE, and Eric Weit of Wilmington; 2 daughters: Tina McElrath of Lancaster, Jennifer L. married to Richard Holden of Mount Joy; 3 stepsons: Henry and Michael Hess, both of Lancaster, and Dennis Hess of Somerset PA; 13 grandchildren, and a brother, David O. married to Beverly Trauger of Everett, WA.
Friends will be received on Monday evening from 7-9PM and again on Tuesday morning from 10-11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA, with the funeral services to follow on Tuesday at 11AM. Interment in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.