John H. Werner

John H. Werner, 69, of Lancaster, PA, died in the company of his daughters at Hospice & Community Care on Monday, July 24, 2017. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Howard Werner and Helen Rehm Lefever. He was the husband of the late Nancy Oblender Werner who recently died in May. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in November of 2016. He was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. He worked for over thirty years for the PA Liquor Control Board and retired as a District Manager. John had great integrity and was well respected by his fellow employees. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Elks Club and Amvets Post 0002. John loved his family and he was a supportive and involved father and grandfather. He and Nancy enjoyed traveling, spending time at their beach house in Pot Nets, Delaware. They loved Friday nights hanging out with their friends at their favorite local pubs. A real connoisseur of fine wines and good food, he loved to entertain and cook. John’s distinguished laugh could always be identified in a room full of people and he was a loyal friend to many. He loved spirited conversation, his Jeep, reading, and his pets. He is survived by his children: daughter, Lisa W., wife of Joseph Beals, Pennsville, NJ, daughter, Vanessa W., wife of Quentin Moore, Lancaster, PA and three grandchildren: Derrek Beals, Annalisa Moore and Maddison Longenecker. Relatives and friends are invited to attend John’s Memorial Service on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at The Groffs Family Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 528 West Orange Street, (corner of W. Orange & Pine Sts.), Lancaster, PA 17603 with The Rev. Mark L. Russell officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service. A private family interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, PA 17569.