Jack S. BortnerYorkJack S. Bortner, 83, died Tuesday October 25, 2016 at his home. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 2 pm Saturday October 29, 2016 at the Geiple Funeral Home, Inc., 53 Main St., Glen Rock, where a visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 to 2 pm. Burial will be in Bethlehem Steltz Church Cemetery, with military rites by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Bortner was born on September 7, 1933 in Glen Rock and was a son of the late Claude O. and Bessie B. (Black) Bortner.He was a U.S.
Army Veteran of the
Korean War and retired as a truck driver from AMP, Inc. in 1998 following 33 years of employment.Jack was a member of the Austin L. Grove American Legion Post #403 and had served as an Assistant Chief of the Glen Rock Hose and Ladder Fire Company. He enjoyed playing Bingo, going to Werhly's Auction, Morningstar Market and attended many fire company feeds. He leaves a son, Danny J. Kerr and friend, Marisa Ferguson of Placida, FL; a daughter, Lisa M. Hammond and husband, William of Dallastown; four grandchildren, Jessie Hagens and husband, Gregory, Dustin Kerr and wife, Kimberly, Victoria Slaugh and husband, James and Wyatt Hammond; five great-grandchildren, Ava, Savannah, Camden, Eli and Kayla; a brother, Robert Bortner of Mifflinburg. He was predeceased by two brothers, Stewart Bortner and Claudius "Reds" Bortner; and three sisters, Blanche Lackey, Caroline Gaffney, Claudine Krebs.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Austin L. Grove American Legion Post #403, 4035 Manchester St, Glen Rock, PA 17327.Condolences may be shared at
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