Joseph F. "Rebel" Christenberry

RED LION – Jospeh F. “Rebel” Christenberry, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Evelyn R. (Flaharty) Christenberry to whom he was married for 35 years.

Born May 4, 1935 in Tarboro, NC, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ella (Manning) Christenberry. For most of his working life, Joseph was an entrepreneur, owning White Rose Plumbing and Heating in York, where he later retired in 1998. His family remembers him as a hard worker, very down-to-earth, and easy going. He was known to undercharge people and had many very loyal customers.

He is survived by a son, Joey Christenberry of Yoe; a step-daughter, Leona Eckert and her husband Galen of Red Lion; grandchildren, Brett Eckert and his wife Ruth, Kenny Stine, Lisa Myers, Teresa Warner, and Lovetta Arnold; numerous great-grandchildren; and a step daughter-in-law, Sandy Shaull of Red Lion. In addition to his beloved wife, he is also preceded in death by a son, Jeff Christenberry; a stepson, Larry Shaull; and his siblings, Andrew, Grover, Violet, Blanche, Nancy, and Beulah.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., Red Lion, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions in Joseph’s name can me made to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org

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