David "Buzz" Rineer

David M. “Buzz” Rineer, 94, of New Providence, PA, died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Willow Street, PA, he was the son of the late James Arthur and Carrie (Dunlap) Rineer. He was married for 70 years to Mary Stetter Rineer of Quarryville, PA. Buzz was a member of the first graduating class at J.P. McCaskey High School in 1938, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942-1945. He went on to graduate from the FBI National Academy in 1962. He retired as the Chief of Police for the City of Lancaster after serving for 26 years with the department. Following his police career, he was the Loss Prevention Manager for Gimbel’s department store for 13 years, followed by 17 years with the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department. When he retired at 83 he was the oldest Deputy Sheriff in that department’s history. Buzz was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where he had served as Board chair of the Property Committee. He was a life member of the Lancaster County Marine Corps League, VFW Millersville Post, and Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Red Rose Fraternal Order of Police, and co-founder of the Lancaster City-County Crimestoppers, which presents an award in his name at the annual City Police Awards. Buzz was a volunteer for the Special Olympics, a Washington Redskins fan, and enjoyed spending time with his great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed history, reading, classic movies and, judging by his booming sideline commentary, could have coached any sport at any level. In addition to his wife, Buzz is survived by his son, David L. Rineer, husband of Dot, of Willow Street; a daughter, Eileen M. Miller of New Providence; eight grandchildren: David T. Rineer, Jennifer Rineer, Michele Sipel, Matthew Johnson, Gary Miller, Tonya Sexton, Kim Miller, and Amanda Cruz; and 13 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Buzz’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Friday, November14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 500 Pearl Street, Lancaster, PA. The family will greet friends at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at Riverview Burial Park following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Buzz’s name may be sent to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 500 Pearl Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 or the Marine Corps League of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 227 Columbia, PA 17512.

David "Buzz" Rineer

November 10, 2014