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Obituary written by Todd Holden.

Lane O. Hall, 67, a life-long native of Delta, Pennsylvania died at his home on November 29, 2009 at 10:20 in the evening with his wife of 43 years, Wilma and his daughter Khrissy by his side.

Diagnosed with terminal esophageal carcinoma in January 2009, he underwent chemotherapy throughout the summer, but the cancer spread to his lymph nodes and liver.

Born on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, 1942 at York Hospital to Roosevelt and Ivy (Parthree) Hall of Delta where he resided the rest of his life. A twin sister, Janey Hall, lived with Lane and his family her entire life. His only brother, Roosevelt Hall, passed away in May of this year.

On June 4, 1966 Lane married the former Wilma Inscor of Bel Air. They celebrated 43 years of marriage this past June.

Lane worked out of the Laborer's Union, Local #1167 in York, Pennsylvania throughout his life. He worked constructing the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station as well as construction for the Harley-Davidson plant, Caterpillar plant and Brenner's Island Power Plant all of York, Pennsylvania.

As a young man he eagerly served in the Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Department, continuing service as a life member for over fifty years. Lane also served as Fire Police captain for nine years with the Delta-Cardiff V.F.C. Lane also served as Fire Police captain with the Whiteford V.F.C. from 2007 until his death.

As a teenager he also served Peach Bottom Township as a mounted police officer in the early sixties with Ralph Morris, a long-time friend. His early life as well as the remainder of his life centered around his hometown and the welfare of others.

Lane and his family also were devoted to his twin sister, Jane, who survives and resides at the Hall home.

An avid sportsman, Lane enjoyed trips to the Susquehanna River with the Delta Crew, a group of Delta pals. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, especially sighting bald eagles. He was never out and about in his pristine red pick-up without his binoculars and bird book.

He will be remembered as a 'man's man', a man of his word who never walked away from a fight.

Lane and Wilma are survived by three daughters.

Linda Schruefer and her husband, George, of Delta

Jeanine Foster and her husband, Dave of Bel Air

Khristine Lavin and her husband, Michael of Delta.

Also surviving are grandchildren Eric and Jessica Schruefer, Patrick and Taylor Lavin and Dalton Foster.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church, Flintville Road, Delta.

The pastor, Reverend Dennis L. McCleary will officiate.

Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Friends may call at the Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, PA on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m.

Pallbearers are: John Williamson, Sr., John Williamson, Jr., Larry Holdbrook, Frank Krick, Danny Barben, Chad Barben, Eric Schruefer and George Schruefer

Honorary Pallbearers are:

The Delta Crew

Todd Holden, Danny and Lola McLaughlin, Mac McLaughlin, Bob Lloyd, Donald Jones, Mack Lloyd, Stanley Parthree, Jim Morris, Shorty Pruitt, Millie Hunt and Ronnie Roberts.

Also Jessica Schruefer, Patrick Lavin, Taylor Lavin and Dalton Foster

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Mrs. Dale Stewart, 450 Burk Road, Delta, PA 17314