Richard A. Spahr 1939-2019

WEST YORK – Richard Arden Spahr, 79, passed away on January 11, 2019.  He was the husband of Darlene (Wallerius) Spahr.  They celebrated 57 years of marriage on December 22nd.

Born May 31, 1939 in Davidsburg, he was the son of Henry C. and Mary Ellen (Eyster) Spahr.  He graduated from Dover High School.  Survived by a brother and sister, Eugene Spahr and Eva Hoffman, Richard was preceded in death by siblings Thelma, Helen, Ruth, Bernard and Mary Jane.  Rich was drafted and served 2 years in the U.S. Army where he gained an appreciation for the southwest.

Dick retired after 42 years of service as a machine operator and inspector with Allis-Chalmers, then Voith Hydro.  Until his position was moved to a different site in June 2018, Dick worked part-time for York Newspaper Company.

Dick was an active member of Church of the Open Door, York.  He joined other men in weekly projects with ARMS (Active Retired Men's Service) ministry and assisted with short-term mission trips to NC.  For more than 25 years, Dick delivered Meals on Wheels in the Dover area.

Dick loved traveling and spending time with his family.  Some of his favorite spots were Colorado, Vermont, North Carolina and Ocean City, MD.  He enjoyed gardening and sharing his produce with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by two sons and a daughter: Hans and his wife, Lisbeth of York, Amanda Sigel and her husband, Charles of Dover and Hugh and his wife, Ellen of Westford, MA; 6 grandchildren, Sam and Caleb Spahr, Liza (husband, Luke Mummert), Maya (husband, Josh Rotell), Amelia and Greta Spahr; and a great-granddaughter, Tabitha Rotell.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Richard's funeral at 11 a.m. and the visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Church of the Open Door, 8 Carlisle Ct., York.  Burial will follow in Salem Union Cemetery in Dover.  Officiating will be his pastor, the Rev. Robert Riedy.  Emig Funeral Home, Dover, is serving his family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Open Door, 8 Carlisle Ct., York, PA 17408.

Church of the Open Door
8 Carlisle Ct., York PA 17408