Harold E. Hostetter, 91, of Grantville, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his daughter’s home. He was the husband of the late Ruth E. Lerch Hostetter.
Born in Harpers on August 18, 1930, he was the son of the late Leroy and Carmina Wagner Hostetter. He was the owner/operator of his dairy farm until his retirement. Following his retirement, he was a Cornell Barn Cleaner Dealer. Harold was a member of the Manada Gap Full Gospel Mission. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and especially enjoyed his trip to Israel.
Harold is survived by his sons, Thomas E. husband of Gloria Hostetter, of Annville, David E. husband of Tonya Hostetter, of Lebanon and Daniel E. husband of Carolyn Hostetter, of Annville; daughter Joann E. wife of the late Keith Oellig, of Grantville; fourteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Susan E. wife of David Smith of Erie, brothers Grant, Roy and Wayne Hostetter, and sister Verna Bohaczyk.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the Manada Gap Full Gospel Mission, 8089 Mountain Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17112. A viewing will be held on Saturday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown, and from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service on Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church or to Compassionate Care Hospice, Inc., 3350 Paxton St., Suite 5, Harrisburg, PA 17111.