C. Robert Deardorff

DOVER- C. Robert Deardorff, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at his son Bobs residence. He was the husband of the late Delores C. (Sweitzer) Deardorff who passed away on February 26, 2002. The couple wed on March 19, 1955. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Countryside Fellowship Church, 1214 Big Mount Rd., Dover, PA 17315. A visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Deardorff was born on April 18, 1928 in York, a son of the late Clarence R. and Sarah A. (Bucher) Deardorff. He worked as a mechanic and a bus driver for Dover School District for 22 years until his retirement. After his retirement, he worked for Outdoor World Resort, Gettysburg Farm. Mr. Deardorff was a member of Countryside Fellowship Church. He served our country for two years in the U.S. Army. Mr. Deardorff was a member of the PA State Fire Police, East Berlin Fire Department and Union Fire & Hose of Dover. Mr. Deardorff is survived by three sons, Ken R. Deardorff and his wife, Charlotte, Bob H. Deardorff and his wife, Diane and Mike E. Deardorff and his wife, Sue, all of Dover; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Connie, Christopher, and Briana; three great grandchildren, Ellie, Colby, and Tanner; two brothers, Gary L.C. Deardorff and his wife, Karen of Dover and Glen D. Deardorff and his wife, Susan of Dover; a sister, Linda A. Kerstetter and her husband, Larry of York; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin R. Deardorff; and a sister Charlotte Deardorff. Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Club, East Berlin, P.O. Box 670, East Berlin, PA 17316.