Zion Lutheran Cemetery

A Place of Memory, History and Peace.

For more than 160 years, Zion Lutheran Cemetery has been a final resting place for generations of families from Glen Rock and the surrounding community.

Since 1863

A Resting Place on the Hill

Zion Lutheran Cemetery, also known as Chestnut Hill Cemetery, has been part of the story of Zion and the Glen Rock community since the Civil War era.

The cemetery was established on March 30, 1863, when Samuel Rennoll and his wife conveyed two acres of land to Glen Rock Lutheran Church for use as a graveyard.

As the community grew, so did the cemetery. In 1900, six additional acres were purchased from the estate of Daniel Bortner, expanding the cemetery to approximately eight acres.

Stories Among the Stones

Connections to Zion's Past

The monuments throughout the cemetery preserve more than names and dates. They tell stories of people whose lives became part of the history of Zion and the Glen Rock community.

The Foust Family Monument

One of the cemetery's most impressive historic monuments is the tall, dark brown granite marker of the William Foust family.

William Foust (1836–1920) also left a lasting mark inside Zion Lutheran Church. He sponsored the large stained-glass window depicting Jesus praying in the garden after the Last Supper.

Roland F. Seitz

Among those buried at Zion is Roland F. Seitz (1867–1946), a composer, bandmaster and music publisher.

Known as “The Parade Music Prince,” Seitz became one of the cemetery's best-known historical figures and remains part of Glen Rock's rich musical heritage.

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Remembering Those Who Served

Veterans at Zion Cemetery

Among the generations remembered here are 189 veterans. Their graves represent men and women who served their country while also being part of families and communities here at home.

Their presence is an important part of the story preserved within Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Cemetery Information

Cemetery Lots Are Available

Lots of various sizes remain available for purchase in Zion's beautiful Glen Rock hilltop cemetery.

If you are interested in purchasing a cemetery lot, have questions about the cemetery, or need information about someone buried at Zion, please contact the church office.

Contact Zion 717-235-3276

A Continuing Story

Remembering the Generations Before Us

Zion Lutheran Cemetery is both a historic place and a living part of our community — preserving the stories of those who came before us while continuing to serve families today.