Harold S. Brubaker

Harold Stauffer Brubaker, 91, formerly of Manheim passed away on Wednesday,

March 12, 2025 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rapho Township, he was the son of the late Levi Noll and Anna Stauffer Brubaker. He was the loving husband of Virginia P. Martin Brubaker and they would have observed their 70th wedding anniversary this September.

Harold enjoyed his life as a dairy farmer. For several years, in the 1950’s Harold and Virginia grew tomatoes that were trucked to Florin, PA for rail shipment to the Heinz Company. Harold was awarded a Heinz “Top-Ten Club” membership from H.J. Heinz Company, Florin, PA in 1956, having produced 22.56 tons of tomatoes per acre from 3 harvested acres. For most of his life, he was an active member of the former Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim where, along with his wife, he served as a Trustee. His interests included spending time with family, traveling, gardening, and going to the cabin in Potter County.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Lowell married to Debra Brubaker of Millerstown, three daughters, Twila married to Dale Rohrer of Lititz, Kristine married to Mike Robinson of Lancaster and Sharon married to Chad Rohrer of Manheim; 11 grandchildren; Heather, Christen, Crystal, Hillary, Blake, Dresdon, Alex, Candice, Ashley, Jordan, and Reagan. and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Vera (Harold) Frey, Glenn (Arlene) Brubaker and Raymond (Ruth) Brubaker and Anna (J. Mark) Martin.

The family wishes to extend a heart-felt thank you to the entire staff at Fairmount Homes. Thank you, friends and family for your loving prayers, visits, and messages. The family is very grateful for the loving, compassionate and excellent care provided by the staff of Caring Hospice.

Funeral services were private and at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life Service will be announced later.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Harold’s memory to the Nancy Martin Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, c/o Nazareth Project, Inc., 237 North Prince Street, Suite 305, Lancaster, PA 17603, or to Caring Hospice 101 Good Drive, 1st Floor, Lancaster, PA 17603 with checks for donations made out to the “Hopewell Foundation” using Harold Brubaker’s name in the subject line.