Henry Phillip Lencer, Sr.

     Henry Phillip Lencer, Sr., 90, of Crown, passed away on March 4, 2025.

      Born December 8, 1934, in Halton, he was the son of the late Michael and Barbara Shereonovich Lencer. His family later moved to Crown.

     Henry was a graduate of Farmington High School, Class of 1952.

     On May 18, 1963, he was married in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, by Monsignor Frances Theobald to the former Catherine Karg, who survives.

     Henry loved farming, so he moved his family to take over the family farm after his father’s passing.

     In addition to farming and gardening, Henry was a man of many talents and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed being a mechanic. You would often find Henry tinkering with almost any broken machinery to get it to work. When he wasn’t busy on the farm or in the garage, he would often be found in a stream fishing or the woods hunting. But if asked what he enjoyed most, he would say his family, especially his thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

     Henry worked across several industries over the years, gaining a reputation for his dedication and work ethic. For several years, he owned and operated his own hauling truck, taking on work for Siegel Coal, Zacherl Coal, G. A. Stiles Coal, Benninger Coal, Interstate 80, and Emlenton Limestone. From 1965 to 1988, he co-owned the Lencer Esso Service Station in

Leeper alongside his brother, Anthony ‘Tony’ Lencer, serving the community for 23 years. After that, he took on roles with Farmington Township, where he worked as a Roadmaster and Supervisor for several years. Eventually, he returned to trucking with Gerard Bauer Trucking and later joined County Environmental of Leeper, where he worked until his retirement in 2008 at the age of 74.

     He was a member of St. Mary Church in Crown and a lifetime member of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department.

     Six children survive him: Julie Lencer of Leeper, Michael (Renee) Lencer of Knox, Jolene (Jody) Ion of Cranberry, Henry (Sue) Lencer, Jr. of Leeper, Steven (Jess) Lencer of Leeper, Carol Bell of Knox, and Chad Bell of Franklin. Thirteen grandchildren also survive him: Amber (Jeff) Hathorn of St. Marys, Joshua (Tasia) Lencer of Zelienople, Adam Lencer of Philadelphia, Michaela Lencer of Scranton, Austin (Travis) Lencer of DuBois, Austin (Jess) Ion of Seneca, Alex (Haley) Lencer of West Sunbury, Nathan Ion of Knox, Aaron Lencer of Leeper, Sydney Bell, Jerzey Bell of Knox, McKinzie Lencer, and Maddison Lencer of Leeper. Additionally, he is survived by five great grandchildren: Scarlett and Samuel Hathorn of St. Mary, Emma Lencer of Zelienople, and Aubrey Crate and Addalyn Lencer of West Sunbury.

     In addition, Henry is survived by four siblings, Pauline Starkey of Ohio, Francis (Dolores) Lencer, and Barbara Karg, all of

Crown, and Teresa (Larry) Cyphert of Dubois; and two sisters-in-law, Irene Lencer of Crown and Mary Ann Groner of Clarion.

     Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Rudolph, Sister Josephine, Michael, Joseph, Katherine, Rosie, Angeline, Mary, and Anthony “Tony”; He was also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, George Karg, Joe Clark, Richard Ochs, II, Gary Groce, Edward Groner, a sister-in-law, Denise Groce, and one great-grandson, Bennett Lencer.

      Family and friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the St. Mary Catholic Church, 117 T-627, Crown.

     Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday in the church. Reverend Michael Polinek, will serve as Celebrant.

     Interment will take place in the St. Mary Cemetery immediately following the burial mass.

     Memorial contributions may be given in the name of Henry P. Lencer, Sr. to Farmington Township Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 122, Leeper, PA 16233, or St. Mary Catholic Church, P.O. Box 9, Lucinda, PA 16235

     Online condolences may be sent to Henry’s family at www.fallerfuneralhome.com

     Arrangements are under the direction of the Faller/Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fryburg.