Arthur D. Webster

Arthur D. Webster, 103, of Lancaster, PA, died Monday, July 21, 2014 at Homestead Village in Lancaster. Born in Wilkinsburg, Pa. on March 6, 1911, he was the son of the late William and Eva Davidson Webster. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty years, Jennie Butler Webster and his wife of thirty four years, Virginia Campbell Webster in July 2010, his daughter, Mary Jane Horchler in 2003, and granddaughter Jennie Horchler in 2001. Mr. Webster served as Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 and received a World War II Victory Medal as well as four stars for service in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was a graduate of Geneva College, BA, and the University of Pittsburgh, MA. He retired as General Manager of Industrial Relations for Armstrong Cork Company and Subsidiaries in 1975. He was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge No. 43 F. & A.M. Mr. Webster and his family were charter members of the Highland Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Ruling Elder, Clerk of the Session, and in many other leadership roles. He enjoyed music, played the piano by ear, and was a member of the choir at Homestead Village. He was also an avid reader. Mr. Webster’s family is grateful for the care and concern given to him for many years by the staff of Homestead Village and for the financial management of the Susquehanna Trust and Investment Company. Mr. Webster is survived by a son, the Rev. Dr. Arthur D. Webster, Jr., and his wife, Carol, of Point Chautauqua, Dewittville, NY, a son-in-law Fred Horchler of Lancaster, a granddaughter, Julie Horchler Shaw, her husband, Robert, and their two children Sydney and Logan, of Wilmington, N.C. Friends and relatives are invited to attend Mr. Webster’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in the Glasford Room, Homestead Village, 1800 Village Circle, Lancaster with The Reverend Dr. Ann Osborne officiating, his son the Reverend Dr. Arthur D. Webster, Jr. and granddaughter Julianne Horchler Shaw assisting. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends in the Glasford Room beginning at 10:30 a.m. until time of service. If desired, Memorials may be made in Art’s memory to Homestead Village Endowment Fund, c/o Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living, 1800 Marietta Avenue, PO Box 3227, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Arthur D. Webster

July 23, 2014