Richard J. Newmaster Sr.

Richard J. Newmaster, Sr., 79, Lebanon, died Thursday October 20, 2011 in the Lebanon Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of Joan A. Peffley Newmaster to whom he was married for 59 years. He was born in Lebanon on July 9, 1932 a son of the late George and Magdalena Gerstner Newmaster. He had been employed by the Steffy Shoe Company for 41 years. He had bowled at the Goodwill Lanes for many years and was a huge Lebanon Cedar sports fan. He was also an avid Phillies, Eagles and Penn State fan. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren, especially attending and cheering for them during sporting events. In addition to his wife he is survived by children: Richard J. Newmaster, Jr. and wife Cheryl; Robert E. Newmaster; Mary Ann Newmaster; Barbara A. wife of Peter Seabold; Susan K. wife of Jacob Putt; John E. Newmaster and wife Jennifer; grandchildren: Jennifer Morris; Tracey wife of Duane Smith; Lisa wife of Patrick Hogan; Jaci wife of Nathan Arnold; Jason Morris; Matthew Newmaster and wife Amanda; Robert Nordall and wife Jennifer; Alan Newmaster; Megan Newmaster; Amy Nordall; 12 great-grandchildren; sister: Julianna wife of George Shaak, Sr.; brother: Joseph Newmaster and wife Shirley; also nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister: Mary Newmaster and brothers: George and John Newmaster. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. in the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042. There will be a viewing in the funeral home on Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. and Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. to the time of service. Interment will be made in the Covenant Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Cedar Foundation of the Lebanon School District, 1000 South Eighth St., Lebanon, PA 17042.