Emanuel had worked the past 15 years at Ross Distribution in Carlisle. He was a member of Covenant Life in Hanover. He enjoyed playing the guitar. Emanuel taught Sunday School and had a radio program for five years called "Faith Nuggets".

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 37 years, Mary L. (Durf) Dehoff, three sons; Jacob and Michael Dehoff, both of Carlisle and Matthew Dehoff of Hanover, one sister, Lucy Bastress of Hanover, one grandson, Amon Dehoff of Carlisle and several nieces and nephews. Emanuel was preceded in death by one sister; Rachel Neiderer.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012, at 2 p.m. in the Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, 1911 Ritner Highway, Carlisle, with Rev. Kenneth Martz, Jr. officiating. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Covenant Life, 117 Ruth Ave., Hanover. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements.