Mr. Ivan L. Mentzer, Sr., 78, of Waynesboro, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 in his home.
Born September 26, 1947 in Quincy Township, Franklin County, PA, he was the son of the late Wilbur Stover Mentzer and Mildred Elizabeth Swope.
Mr. Mentzer attended Quincy High School.
A dump truck driver by trade, Ivan dedicated more than 50 years to driving for several local excavating companies including, George Clopper, Fulton Gsell and Helman Excavating. Prior to his retirement in 2024, he drove for T. Byers Contracting.
A simple man, he enjoyed hunting with his son, attending antique car and tractor shows and watching Westerns at home.
Ivan is survived by his loving wife of over 55 years, Mrs. Arletta (Young) Mentzer, who he married August 31, 1971; two children, Mary A. Clemmer and her husband, Gregory of Chambersburg and Ivan L. Mentzer, Jr. of Waynesboro; six siblings, Judy Mentzer of Spring Grove, Bonnie Sprenkle of Biglerville, Debbie Lynch of Mt. Holly Springs, Martha Fitz and Sonny Mentzer, both of Spring Grove and Thomas Mentzer of Waynesboro; half-siblings, Jenny and Buzz; and a number of nieces and nephews as well as a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Edward Mentzer; and one sister, Virginia Waybright.
Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, PA is handling the arrangements.
