Russel E. Deardorff

DOVER – Russel E. Deardorff, 77, entered into rest at 12:42 p.m. on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Florence A. "Flossie" (Spahr) Deardorff.  They celebrated 59 years of marriage on June 20, 2018.

Born December 30, 1940 in Dover Township, he was a son of the late Daniel L. and Claribel B. (Zeigler) Deardorff.

Russel graduated from Northern High School in 1958.  He had 37 years of service for Maple Press Company.

Russel was a member of Bermudian Church of the Brethren and enjoyed flower gardening.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Donald E. Deardorff and wife, Cheryl and Jeffrey L. Deardorff and wife, Julie, all of Dover; three grandchildren, Megan, Drew and Jesse and wife, Amanda; a great granddaughter, Taylor Crone; and two brothers, Raymond Deardorff of Dover and Gerald Deardorff of York.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Jones.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Russel's funeral at 11 a.m. and the viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Bermudian Church of the Brethren, 279 Bermudian Church Rd., East Berlin.  Burial will follow in Suburban Memorial Gardens in Dover.  Officiating will be the Rev. Brian Markle, pastor of Shippensburg Church of the Brethren.  Emig Funeral Home, Dover, is serving his family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 3417 Concord Rd. C, York, PA 17402; or Bermudian Church of the Brethren, 279 Bermudian Church Rd., East Berlin, PA 17316.

ProMedica Hospice
3417 Concord Rd., Suite C, York PA 17402

Bermudian Church
279 Bermudian Church Rd., East Berlin PA 17316