Albert H. Hostetter, 72, Annville RD 2 (Bellegrove), died Wednesday in the Good Samaritan Hospital following a lingering illness.
He was a retired farmer and cattle dealer. He attended the United Lutheran Church, Annville. He was a Palmyra native, the son of the late Frank and Carrie Dietz Hostetter.
Hostetter is survived by his second wife, Kathryn Mockel Hostetter. His first wife, Mary Light Hostetter, died in 1958. Also surviving are three sons, Elvin M., Annville RD 1; and Carl H. and Dale E., both of Annville RD 2; five daughters: Mildred, wife of Roy E. Blauch; Arlene, wife of J. Henry Meyer; and Mary, wife of Kenneth Buffenmeyer, all of Annville RD 1; June, wife of Irvin Early, Palmyra RD 2, and Marion, wife of Warren Barnhart, Palmyra RD 1. Also surviving is a stepson, Richard Mockel, Reading; a sister, Mrs. Harvey Long, Annville; a stepbrother, John Light, Annville; 37 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News - October 8, 1970