Earl W. Brubaker

Earl W. Brubaker, 65, of East Earl, went home unexpectedly to be with his Holy Savior and his parents on Friday, January 17, 2014 in Wilmington, DE.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late David S. and Anna (Weaver) Brubaker. He was married 22 years on Oct. 27 to Joanne M. (Maurer) Brubaker.

He has worked for the past 26 years for Meridian Products in Terre Hill as a sanding machine operator. Previously he worked for Reinforced Earth Co., Terre Hill Concrete, and Kurtz Precast, but his true love was barbering which he did for over 40 years. He was also the former owner of the Lickity Split ice cream truck.

He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Terre Hill. He was also an avid golfer at Hawk Valley and past President of the former Blue Ball Lions Club. He enjoyed antiquing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three children, Darren R. Brubaker of Adamstown, Derrick R. Brubaker of Narvon, and Danielle R., married to Brian Taylor of Doylestown; a step daughter, Susan M. Groff of East Earl; a step son, Dwayne E. Groff of New Holland; eight grandchildren, Amanda M. Tyson, Cody R., Tyler A., Emily E. Claire M., Carly E. and Cole A. Brubaker, and Winter A. Taylor; two sisters, Ella Mae Eby of Ephrata, and Nancy W. Brubaker of Terre Hill; and a brother, Luke W. Brubaker of East Earl.

Preceding him in death is a sister, Susan Sensenig.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 6 pm at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com.