Kenneth E. Crone

DOVER – Kenneth E. Crone, 75, entered into rest at 6:42 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at York Hospital.  He was the significant other of Barbara E. "Babs" Dorsett.

Born May 20, 1943 in Dover, Kenneth was a son of the late Spurgeon O. Crone and Mary Ellen (Spahr) Crone Shaffer.

He attended Penn State and served an apprenticeship with Advanced Tool.  Kenneth worked as a design engineer for Burg Electronics, Dupont Electronics and FCI Electronics, retiring in 2001.

He was a member of Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association and was an avid bluegrass musician and luthier who made fiddles and mandolins.  Kenneth was also a member of Dover Fish and Game.

In addition to his significant other, Kenneth is survived by three daughters, Denise Jones of Florida, Jackie Bareuther of Lancaster and Michelle Godfrey of Red Lion; three step-children, Roxanna Mack of Dauphin, Keith Druck and Melinda Fuller, both of Dover; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and two sisters, Linda D. Mundis of Hellam and Kaye L. Crone of Virginia.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary M. Bender.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Kenneth's funeral at 10:30 a.m.  and the viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Emig Funeral Home, 47 N. Queen St., Dover.  Burial will follow in Highmount Cemetery, York.  Officiating will be the Rev. Robert E. Hutcheson, pastor of Fairmount U.M. Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Patient Help Fund, c/o York Health Foundation, 50 N. Duke St., Second Floor, York, PA 17401.

Cancer Patient Help Fund, c/o WellSpan York Health Foundation
29 West Market St., York PA 17401
Web: https://www.wellspan.org/about-wellspan/our-foundations/wellspan-york-health-foundation/donate