Jay L. Herr

Jay L. "Sonny" Herr, 85, of Washington Boro passed away Friday afternoon, August 14, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on February 10, 1930 in Millersville, PA, he was the son of the late Rudolph G. and Fannie Brubaker Herr. He was the husband of Doris A. Miller Herr with who he married on April 28, 1956. Sonny attended Penn Manor High School and helped on the family farm growing up in Millersville. He retired from RCA in 1989 where he worked in production, forklift driver, and in janitorial services. Earlier in life he worked as a carpenter for Chet Stigelman of Millersville and as a custodian for Penn Manor School District. He often helped and painted along side his brother-in-law, Rich Herr and brothers, Pud and Jim Herr. Jay loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed time spent at his cabin in Clinton County. He enjoyed gardening and taking care of his property on the outside. He spent alot of time attending local auctions and heckling friends there. He will be missed by his friends at Central Manor Mart where he enjoyed coffee on a daily basis. Family meant the world to Sonny, he loved family gatherings and supported his children and grandchildren anyway that he could. He was the rock and hardworker that provided well for his family. His grandchildren and great grandchildren always put a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eyes. Jay will be deeply missed by his wife of 59 years, Doris, along with his children, M. Scott, companion of Heather Madilia of Columbia, Brian J., husband of Jody A. of Millersville, Brenda A., wife of Dennis E. Houck of Mt. Joy and Karen J. Swope, companion of William Rockey of Millersville. His grandchildren that he cherished so much are Justin, husband of Allie Swope, Shane Goss, companion of Jazmine Ford, Austin, husband of Katie Herr, Adam Houck, companion of Becca Boozer, Twins Ryan and Joel Herr, Amanda, wife of Brent Shaw and Kristin, wife of Derek Shearer. Great grandchildren that brought joy to him are Blake Shaw, Carter Shearer, Hunter Swope, Jace Goss, Samantha Shaw, Peyton Swope, and Aspen Herr. Sonny came from a large and close family and he leaves behind his brother, Earl M., husband of Gladys Herr of Lancaster; sisters, Alta M. Herr of Millersville, M. Jeanette Dombach of Wilmington, DE and Bonnie L., wife of Ronald Huth of South Hampton, MA and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, C. Eugene, C. Richard, Elvin R. and James N. Herr, along with sisters, Dorothy I. Herr and Frances V. Burkhart. His son in law Todd Swope also preceded him in death. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jay's funeral services on Thursday evening, August 20, 2015 at 6:30PM from the Melanie B. Scheid Funeral Directors & Cremation Services, The Gundel Chapel, 3225 Main Street, Conestoga, PA with his grandson in law, Brent Shaw officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 PM. Private interment will be held in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. Please omit flowers, memorial remembrances may be made in Sonny's memory to Hospice and Community Care. For other information please call 717-872-1779or to submit an online condolence visit www.thegundelchapel.com.

Jay L. Herr

February 10, 1930 - August 14, 2015