Charles J. Lefever, Jr. age, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Landis Homes.  He was the husband of the late Marlene L. Amway Lefever who died December 14, 2020.  Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Marian K. Mellinger Lefever, Sr.

Charlie was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, where he served as a deacon, trustee, and elder. He also served on several church mission trips.

He had been employed as a quality control supervisor for the former Ford New Holland, retiring after 37 years of service.

A Free and Accepted Mason, he was a member of Ephrata Lodge #665.  In earlier years he was a member of Paradise-Leaman Place Fire Company where he served as secretary and a member of Lafayette Fire Company where he served as treasurer. He also volunteered with East Lampeter Township Ambulance Association.

He enjoyed flowers and his 2 grand-dogs Cayenne and Lily.

While living at Landis Homes, Charlie enjoyed working in the woodshop.

Surviving him is a son, Daryl J. Lefever of Lititz; 3 grandchildren, Sean J. husband of Gloria Lefever, Randi D. Hines, Matthew C. Hines; 2 sisters, Georgia wife of Sam Martin, Louise wife of Earl Metzler; and a brother, Paul E. Lefever.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah L. Hines.

Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:00AM.  A viewing will be held from 10:00AM until the time of service. Interment will follow in St. John's United Methodist Cemetery.  Kindly omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Charlie's memory to First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg – Mission Fund, 101 South Decatur, Strasburg, PA 17579.

Arrangements entrusted to Murray A. Miller