Benjamin F. Deitz

YORK – Benjamin F. Deitz, 92, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at York Hospital. A viewing will be held from 6-7:00 PM Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Born June 13, 1921 in Shamokin, PA; a son of the late Harry and Christine (Sunbury) Deitz, he retired from GTE/Osram Sylvania. Mr. Deitz was a life member of Loyal Order of Moose and Shiloh American Legion, Post 791; and also a member of Hellam VFW and Thirteenth Ward Political Club. He was active with both the 25 Year Club and the Breakfast Club at Osram Sylvania, and West Manchester Mall Walkers. Mr. Deitz was a US Army veteran of WWII. Mr. Deitz is survived by three daughters, Betty J. and husband Harry Beckham of Winnsboro, SC, Lynda J. Elder and companion Steven Markey of York, and Cathy A. VonRossum of York; six grandchildren, Pam, Dennie, Jennifer, Cori, Kelly, and J.R.; 15 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; a brother, Harry J. Deitz, Jr. of Shamokin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Clyde, and Lewis Deitz; and a sister, Quilla Dean. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, PO Box 311, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or to SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail N., York, PA 17406.