Richard D. Fortna

Richard D. Fortna, 80, of Jonestown, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010, at his home. He was the husband of the late Grace D. Daub Fortna. Born in Jonestown, on April 16, 1930, he was the son of the late Clayton H. and Annie M. Bohn Fortna. He farmed his whole life, but also worked in various other areas. He worked in maintenance at the Good Samaritan Hospital, and for several years he drove school bus and he also drove charter bus for the Lebanon Bus Co. He retired from the Tractor Supply Co. in 1995. He was a member of the Bunker Hill Evangelical Congregational Church, where he served on the board. He was Vice president for the Fredericksburg Lions Club and board member for the Fredericksburg Community Association. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet Lodge #704, the Bunker Hill Grange, where he served as president, and the Lebanon County Pomona Grange where he serves as vice-president. He was also a member of the PA State Grange and the National Grange. He was one of the original members of the Herald Quartet. He is survived by his sons Dennis R. husband of Mamo Fortna of Waianae, HI and David M. Fortna of Jonestown; daughters Wynanne F. wife of Thomas Demler of Lebanon, Gale R. Kelly of Yardley and Sandra J. Fortna of Jonestown; brothers John E. Fortna of Jonestown and Robert C. Fortna of Jonestown; sisters Esther M. Wentling of Jonestown, Elwanda M. Doberstein of Lebanon and Anna Mary Nolan of Jonestown; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Ellen M. Fisher, a sister Lucille P. Hartman and a brother Ronald Fortna. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bunker Hill Evangelical Congregational Church. Viewing will be held on Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown and one hour prior to the service at the church. A Masonic Service will be held on Tuesday evening at 5:45 p.m. Interment will be in the Bunker Hill Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to his church. www.kreamerlumfh.com PDF Printable Version

Richard D. Fortna

April 16, 1930 - November 25, 2010