Vera P. (Small) Emenheiser

YORK - Vera P. (Small) Emenheiser, 97, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007 at her home. She was the loving wife of Robert U. Emenheiser, of Red Lion, for 34 years on December 24th, 2006, and the late Elvin E. Knipple, who passed away in 1968. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2007 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road in York . A Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel, with the Rev. Brian A. McClinton officiating. Burial will be in Schellsburg Cemetery at a later date. Vera was born June 18, 1909 in Hooversville. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Arthur and Clara Jane (Pebley) Small. She served as a practical nurse at the former Somerset State Hospital for 17 and a half years, until her retirement. Some of her favorite hobbies included quilting, embroidering, and crocheting. In addition to her husband, Robert, Vera also leaves three daughters; Thelma Adams of York, Ruth Ross and Lois Keslar both of Northfield, OH, 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, a stepdaughter, Bonnie Sweitzer of York, three step grandchildren, five step great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ruby Berkey, six brothers, and three sisters. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church , 2164 Mt. Zion Road , York , PA 17402 , or to White Rose Hospice, 1412 Sixth Avenue , York , PA 17403 .