District News

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all doing well in these crazy times. This post serves as an update to VFW events as well as guidance on holding Post meetings and elections. Guidance is provided per VFW National Headquarters Executive Order #2 and Executive Order #2 Frequently Asked Questions.

The following VFW Events have been canceled and will not be rescheduled:

• Department of PA State Convention (June 17 – 20)
• National Convention (July 18 – 23)

Since the National convention has been canceled, National HQ has suspended the requirement to pay convention delegate fees for the year, however, […]

Ronald G. Herman, 87, of West York passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at UPMC Memorial Hospital.

He was the husband of Phyllis E. (Norris) Herman and the late Luise Hilda Herman.

Due to the current public health crisis, the celebration of Ron’s life will be held at a later date.

In addition to his wife, Ron is also survived by two daughters: Betty Russell and Karen Hess, both of York; A son, Dr. Barry E. Herman of Easton; 13 grandchildren and great grandchildren; step children Paula Bauer, Susan Renzulli, Mollie Slyder, Kim […]

Annville, PA – Governor Tom Wolf helped to honor two members inducted today into the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ prestigious Hall of Fame, recognizing their exceptional service to the department that supports Pennsylvania’s nearly 800,000 veterans and 18,000 members of the National Guard.

Chief Warrant Officer 5 (ret.) John K. Schreier of Selinsgrove, Snyder County; and John A. Brenner (posthumously) of Mt. Wolf, York County, are the 2019 inductees.

“Today we honor two courageous men who honorably served our commonwealth and our country,” Gov. Wolf said. “Chief Warrant Officer 5 John K. Schreier and John A. Brenner will […]

The time for the 2019 York Fair is quickly approaching. This year’s fair will be held from Friday, September 6^th through Sunday, September 15^th. As usual, District 21 will have a booth at the fair to promote community awareness, connect with veterans and seek new members. We are looking for both veterans and auxiliary members to volunteer at the booth each day of the fair. If you are available to help, please contact Rick Olvitt, York Fair chairman, at (717) 324-6740.

MOUNT WOLF – John A. Brenner, 76, of Mt. Wolf, PA entered his heavenly home July 26, 2019. John was born in Sydney, NY, May 23, 1943 to the late Doris E. Brenner (Latham) and Clair Brenner.

Together, John and his beloved wife Sandra M. (Aughenbaugh) of 52 years raised three children; John S. Brenner of York (Adrienne), Jane M. Conrad of Mt. Wolf (Daniel), and Jeffrey R. Brenner of Woodbury Heights, NJ (Kristine). Proud of his 6 grandchildren; Matthew J. Schaeffer, Katelyn M. Schaeffer, Samuel J. Brenner, Alexandra M. Brenner, Tipton […]