James M. Shreiner

June 27, 2018

James M. Shreiner, 81, a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, passed away suddenly surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Lancaster General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born on November 15, 1936, in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Merrell and Lois (McClure) Shreiner.
Jim graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School, class of 1955, Vocational Machine path. He then learned the Machinist trade while employed with Armstrong in maintenance. He worked for Alcoa in the maintenance department for 22 years, from 1974 until retirement in 1996. Following his retirement, he worked for Bomberger’s Store in Lititz. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lancaster prior to 1970, then became a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lititz often found to be volunteering to be a greeter, usher, and lights and sounds operator.
Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Louise (Harnish), of Lititz; a brother, Richard, and his wife, Carol, of Mt. Joy; a daughter, Deborah Ney, and her husband, Mark, of Niantic, CT; a daughter, Sandra Kalnoski, of Sinking Spring, PA; a son, James Shreiner, Jr., and his wife, Adrienne, of Landisville, PA; five grandchildren: Jonathan Ney, and his wife, Jenny, and their son, Grant, of Glen Ridge, NJ; Ciera Lebo, wife of Michael, and their daughter, Zara, of Pottstown, PA; Savana Kalnoski, and her fiancé, Timothy Strauss, of Hamburg; Aaron Ney, of Miami, FL; and Robert Shreiner, of Chicago, IL. Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas.
An avid sports fan, Jim loved playing softball, bowling with his Armstrong league, and attending Hershey Bear ice hockey and Penn State football games. He also enjoyed playing pinochle and bridge with friends and loved country and big band music. Jim could often be found in the basement surrounded by his model HO train collection including one O gauge that would run on a ceiling platform which he designed and built. With his handyman hands, Jim could always repair or create solutions. Serving as a treasurer, Jim enjoyed attending Silver Thread meetings and events. Family outings were always a favorite time for Jim. He enjoyed giving tractor rides to his grandchildren and was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren’s achievements.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service for Jim, at 11AM, on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 200 W. Orange Street, Lititz, PA 17543. Friends may visit with the family at the church from 10 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim Shreiner’s memory may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church at the address above or to Lititz Meals on Wheels 300 W. Orange St., Lititz, PA.