Bernard J Drayer (1933 - 2013)

Born 27 Aug 1933 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Died 22 Dec 2013 at age 80 in Bellefonte, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Bernard J. Drayer, 80, of Bellefonte, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 ^[1]at Centre Crest.

Born August 27, 1933, in Harrisburg, PA, he was a son of the late Adam C. and Miriam (Sheriff) Drayer.

On February 18, 1972, he married Evelyn “May” Lucas, who preceded him in death seven days ago on December 15, 2013^[2]. He was previously married to Patricia Ann Yeatts who preceded him in death in 2010^[3].

Bernard was a 1952 graduate of Susquehanna High School He worked for Bethlehem Steel for 10yrs, for GE in the hot pointe divison and Sears. He retired in 2001 from the Camp Hill, Boscov’s as the manager of carpet and bedding.

He enjoyed Penn State football and held season passes for over 35 years.

He is survived by two children, Gary (Sandra) and Sheri ; three step children, Wayne (Carol), Jerry (Lee Dorey) and Janet (Robert) ; ten siblings, Doris, William (Sandy) , Wayne (Nancy) , Myron , Shirley, Bernice l, Virginia (William), Roland (Lori) , Albert (Shelly), and James (Sharon); and seven grandchildren, Sarah, Aaron, Bridget, Rosanna and Crystal, Katrina and Remington ; six step grandchildren, Doug, Greg and Karen , Laurie (Ralph) , and Jeff (Holly) and Kevin ; one great step grandson, Nathan ; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A joint visitation for Bernard and Evelyn “May” Drayer will be held 1-3 PM, Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, 1034 Benner Pike, State College. A joint memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM at the funeral home with the Reverend Christopher Thomas officiating.^[4]

Census

1940 Ward 1, Steelton, Steelton Borough, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2V4W-LXG : 20 May 2014), Bernard J Drayer, 22 Dec 2013; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing
2. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2V4W-ZVM : 20 May 2014), Evelyn M Drayer, 15 Dec 2013; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
3. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JTKT-Z43 : 20 May 2014), Patricia A Drayer, 13 Jun 2010; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
4. ↑ http://www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/1756863/Drayer-Bernard/obituary.php
5. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #195018377
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQQL-LQR : 17 May 2014), Bernard J Drayer in household of Adam C Drayer, Ward 1, Steelton, Steelton Borough, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 22-113, sheet 2A, family 21, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 3485.