Lefa L. Hennigh “Former Shinglehouse, PA Resident”
PALMYRA, PA---Lefa L. Hennigh, 94, of Palmyra, formerly of
Shinglehouse, passed away with her daughter by her side on Tuesday, June 27,
2017 in Spang Crest Nursing Home, Lebanon.
Born January 7, 1923 in Spring Mills, she was a daughter of
Samuel H. and Gladys D. Leister Bitner.
On March 18, 1944 in Mazeppa, she married Spurgeon W. Hennigh, who
passed away on May 21, 2005.
Lefa was a graduate of Centre Hall Potter High School, Class
of 1940, in Centre Hall. During World
War II, Lefa was employed by Sylvania in Mill Hall and later worked at Titan
Metal in Bellefonte. After moving to
Shinglehouse, Mrs. Hennigh owned and operated Lefa’s Shoppe, a ladies clothing
store, from 1962 to 1968. She, along with her husband, owned and operated
Hennigh’s Trailer Sales until 2004.
Lefa was a member of the Shinglehouse United Methodist
Church and was a member of the Mary Martha’s group of the church, serving as
secretary of the group for many years.
She was a 50 year plus life member and a past matron of Eureka Chapter #52
Order of the Eastern Star in Shinglehouse, also having served as treasurer for
21 years. She was also a member of the former Monitor Roamers Trailer Club in
Shinglehouse and was a charter member of the former Oswayo Valley Lion’s Club
in Shinglehouse.
Surviving are a daughter, Yvonne A. (Greg) Bump of Annville;
a son, Gary L. (Debbie) Hennigh of Wasilla, Alaska; two granddaughters, Babette
A. “Babs” (Jack) Rudick of Middletown and Crysta (Charlie Camp) Svendsen-Camp
of Anchorage, Alaska; and two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn M. Kellogg of
Middletown and Ezekiel “Zeke” Camp of Anchorage, Alaska.
Mrs. Hennigh was predeceased by her parents and her
husband.
Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse. A
memorial service will be held on a date and place to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Shinglehouse United Methodist Church, PO Box 296, Shinglehouse, PA 16748; to
the Oswayo Valley Memorial Library, PO Box 188, Shinglehouse, PA 16748; or to a
charity of the donor’s choice.
Mrs. Hennigh’s family has entrusted her care to the Virgil
L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Lefa,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
