Obituaries
Jon F. Henrich, 73
Jon F. Henrich, 73, passed away on July 27, 2012 at Ephrata Manor after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Bloom) Henrich. He was preceded in death by brothers: Charles, Francis and Donald. He was the last of his immediate family.
Jon is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Bonnie L. (Pittington) Henrich; a daughter: Theresa P. Fackler, wife of Chuck; a granddaughter: Allyssa R. Cox; a cousin: Greg Henrich, husband of Carol A.; mother of Theresa: Carol D. Henrich; nephews and nieces: Robert, Mike, Chuck and the late John S. Henrich, Tracy, Kim, Paula, Frank, Donald and Michelle.
A graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, he attained certificates in Labor Relations from Atioke College, Cornell University, Millersville University and Penn State.
A veteran of the US Air Force, he was an Air Crew member and participated in the 1957 invasion of Beirut, the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam.
Jon was elected to two terms as President/Financial Secretary of IBEW Local 1600, and was appointed an International Representative to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 1989. He negotiated contracts with most major Utility Companies in PA, NJ, NY and DE. He served in various Labor/Management positions in the Third District of the IBEW.
Jon retired in 1995 from PPL as a Lineman Leader and from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as an International Representative in 2002.
A Memorial Service will be held at 8 PM on Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17545 with Elder Joe Bernotsky officiating and military honors rendered by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Please OMIT flowers. Contributions can be made in Jon’s memory to the Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 North Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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My prayers go out to the family. We have always appreciated Jon’s help and loyal friendship.
Joe Sanna
My sincere condolences to Jon’s family. I knew Jon when I worked at PPL in the 1980’s. We’ve stayed in touch through the years and have had many long telephone conversations. He cared so much about his family and his friends. It was an honor to have known him. God bless you, Bonnie and children.
Susan Keller
To Bonnie and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Jon’s passing. He was someone whom I respected and admired. As Business Manager for IBEW Local 210 in Atlantic City NJ I worked with Jon on many issues and he always new what to say or do to resolve a problem. We also shared many fun and relaxing times after a stressful day on the job. Please accept my deepest sympathies in your time of loss.
With warm regards
Charlie Hill
Dear Bonnie and Family: So very sorry for the lose of Jon. I knew Jon threw a friend of his and was invited to one of your Pig roasts and got to meet the llamas. I know he is missed and always will be. His battles are now over and he can sleep with the angles. My deepest sympathy for Bonnie and your family.
Bonnie Fahringer
Bonnie and family, sorry for your loss. It was nice knowing Jon for the shortest time he was with us at EM and pleasure taking care of him, We will him. Praying for you that the joy of the Lord be your strength during this difficult time.
Susan
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Jon was a wonderful person and always had everyone’s best intrest at heart.I was a Int’l IVP for 21 years and Jon was always helpful and happy . He will be missed . .
Paul J. and Candace Witte,retired IVP 4th district,IBEW.
I am honored to have been part of his healthcare. You and he are in my prayers . . .
Kat@CC
On behalf of the IBEW 3rd District I extend our deepest sympathies. Jon will always be remembered for his commitment and dedication to the IBEW and the trade union movement. His passion for the issues that affect working families was evident in his work as an International Representative and continued into his retirement. The Henrich family will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.
Don Siegel
Dear Bonnie and Family;
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Jon. We had many good years working together as well as many good times. I know Jon will be sorrily missed. I will kep Jon and your family in my prayers.
Mike Flanagan
Our hearts go out to Bonnie and the rest of Jon’s family. He was a wonderful neighbor from the time we moved in. He was always willing to help. Our prayers are with his family.
Don & Cheryl Miller
I am so sorry to hear of Jon’s death. He was a good man. I always enjoyed seeing and talking to him at our 3rd District Meetings. I feel very privileged to to have counted Jon as a friend and brother. He will truly be missed. My condolences to Jon’s family.
Jim Britsch
IBEW Local 29
Our deepest sympathy from IBEW Local 201.
our deepest sympathy ,jon was a great man and a strong union brother.it was a privilege to call him friend,he will be sorely missed and always remembered.
love
elaine and george millet
We wish to extend our sympathy to the family, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have many good memories of working with Jon at PP&L.
Gene & Sara Kutz
