Marlin Leo Leiphart of Arlington, VA , formerly of Red Lion entered into rest on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 7:45 a.m. at Manor Care in Arlington, VA at the age of 76.
He was born in Brogueville on December 15, 1933 and was the son of the late Earl and Rachel (Altland) Leiphart.
He was a satellite communications engineer at Mitre and worked there until his retirement.
He was an avid worldwide traveler, a private pilot and enjoyed flying his airplanes, a special government clearance officer, and a member of the Smithsonian Institute.
He is survived by two daughters, Dr. Victoria Leiphart and Lisa Smith both of California; 2 grandchildren, Peter and Christy; 3 brothers, Charles Leiphart and wife, Doris of Red Lion, Samuel Leiphart and wife Beverly of York, Donald Leiphart and wife Mary Jane of Red Lion; 2 sisters, Janet Heist of York, and Geraldine Snyder of Red Lion. half brother, Wayne Barshinger and wife Mary of Red Lion, 2 half sisters Elaine Sixtos and husband Fernando of York and Sharon Leiphart of Erie, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be 9-10 Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion is handling the arrangements.
The service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Pastor Robert H. Tome of Grace Fellowship will officiate.
Burial will be at Bethel U.M. Cemetery.
Contributions:may be offered to Grace Fellowship, 1405 Seven Valleys Rd. York, PA 17408.