Josephine L. Michener, 79

June 03, 2015

Josephine L. Michener, 79, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on June 3, 2015 at Masonic Village. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Pendarvis) Myers. Josephine was the loving wife of Robert M. Michener, Jr. and they would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this year in September.
Josephine was a nurse’s aide, and she also volunteered for hospice. She owned a used book store called Michener’s Books. She loved music, watching movies (especially westerns) and sports. She also loved to read and write stories.
In addition to her husband, Robert, Josephine is survived by 3 sons: Robert M. Michener, III, husband of Donna, of Conestoga, PA, Michael J. Michener, husband of Karen, of Mount Joy, PA and Dennis L. Michener, husband of Julie, of Ephrata, PA; 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Gary Myers; and a sister, Loretta Wilkerson, both of Oklahoma City, OK.
Josephine was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Paul.
Friends will be received on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 10-11 AM with a Funeral Service to follow at the Byerland Mennonite Church, 931 Byerland Church Rd, Willow Street, PA 17584. Interment will be at the Byerland Mennonite Cemetery adjacent to the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Josephine’s memory to Masonic Village Hospice, 1 Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.