Obituary of John Henry Brubaker

John Henry Brubaker, 94, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Luther Acres. Born in Elizabeth Township, he was the son of the late John B and Mary Burkholder Brubaker and stepmother, Lizzie Metzler Brubaker. He was the husband of Orlena F. Stauffer Brubaker and they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary February 14. John was a farmer in Brickerville and a school bus driver for 50 years. He was a member of Middle Creek Church of the Brethren in Lititz where he taught an adult Sunday school class for many years. Surviving in addition to his wife are five children; Orlena S., wife of John Felpel, of Lititz, John W., husband of Jeanne Wert Witmer Brubaker, of Mount Joy, Dr. Paul E., husband of Sandra Hollinger Brubaker, of Manheim, Elaine S., wife of Glenn Noecker, of Bernville, Sharon S., wife of Andrew Acker, Lancaster; eleven grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth, wife of William Martin, of Lititz. He was preceded in death by one brother, H. Elmer Brubaker, and two sisters, Arlene Patches and Marian Miller. Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 16 at 11:00 AM in the Town Center Community Room at Luther Acres, 250 St Luke Dr., Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Paul W. Brubaker officiating. There will be no public viewing. The family will receive guests from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. If desired, memorial donations may be given to Luther Acres Caring Fund.