Joseph J. Crone

DOVER – Joseph J. Crone, 81, entered into rest at 1:08 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services North.  He was the loving husband of Jean (Hartman) Bankert Crone and the late Nadine Aquilla (Hoak) Crone.

Born November 15, 1937 in Dover Township, he was a son of the late Luther H. and Ruth (Shelly) Crone.

Joseph earned a Master's Degree from Millersville University and had 27 years of service as a third grade teacher for Dover Area School District.

He was a member of Eastside Assembly of God in York for 20 years and the Piano Technicians Guild.  Mr. Crone enjoyed skiing, playing the Hawaiian guitar and singing.

In addition to his wife, Jean, Joseph is survived by three children, Melody A. Evans and husband, Gary of New Cumberland, Aleta K. Leatherman and husband, Neal of Mechanicsburg and Nathan L. Crone of Dover; five grandchildren; a brother, Marlin Crone of Dover; and three sisters, Carolyn Beatty and Denise Repman, both of Dover and Dorcas Eaken of Dillsburg.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Myers.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Joseph's funeral at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Emig Funeral Home, 47 N. Queen St., Dover.  The viewings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.  Officiating will be his pastor, the Rev. Donald R. Belch. Burial will follow in Rohlers Mountainview Cemetery in Dover.