Donald E. Herman

DOVER – Donald E. Herman, 82, entered into rest at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Providence Place in Dover.  He was the loving husband of Sally A. (Krause) Herman.  The couple celebrated 61 years of marriage on November 17, 2018.

Born August 22, 1936 in York, Donald was a son of the late John E. and Edith (Sterner) Herman.

He graduated from Central York High School in 1955.

Don worked for the York Water Company and retired on January 3, 1999, with 29 years of service.

He was a member of Zion U.M. Church in York and a lifetime member of Shiloh Fire Company.  Don enjoyed camping and gardening.

In addition to his wife, Sally, he is survived by three daughters, Sherrie L. Laughman, Donna S. Bretz(Bob) and Lori A. Wildasin, all of York; six grandchildren, Brandy Schrade(Don), Randi Suarez(Dave), Brittany Livingston, Kelsey Michael(Nick) and Garrett and Colton Wildasin; four great grandchildren, Lola, Clementine, Poppy and Knox; and a brother, Robert "Butch" Herman of York.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Donald's memorial service at 11 a.m. and the visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Zion U.M. Church, 1030 Carlisle Rd., York.  Officiating will be his pastor, the Rev. Jeffrey Welsch.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. Emig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion U.M. Church, 1030 Carlisle Rd., York, PA 17404 or Grane Hospice, 3501 Concord Rd., Suite 110, York, PA 17402.

Grane Hospice
2647 Carnegie Rd., York PA 17402-3786

Zion U.M. Church
1030 Carlisle Rd., York PA 17404
Web: http://zionumcyork.org