S. Clyde and Emma Weaver started this business in 1920. At that time they sold fresh meats and smoked products from their home in East Petersburg and the Northern Market in Lancaster. Those early years were a struggle. The house cellar was the "refrigerator" cooled by 300 pound blocks of ice. Sensing a need to expand, S. Clyde acquired a stand at the Central Market during the early 1920’s. A short time later stands were opened in the Lebanon Markets and Rosemont (Wayne). In 1949 three sons-in-law purchased the business from Clyde and Emma. This partnership existed with variation until 1959 when the business was incorporated. At that time Paul Neff and Hiram Royer managed the business until 1985 when they retired, and the ownership was transferred to Sam and Dan Neff.

During the 1950’s and 60’s the business expanded and outgrew the original work rooms in the East Petersburg garages. In 1960-61 a new "shop" was built on Route 72 outside of East Petersburg. This location substantially increased the refrigeration storage facilities and also included a retail salesroom. In 1963 Anna Mary Neff started a bakery to supply the retail store. Originally the bakery was in the shop basement, but in 1965 an addition was built to accommodate the improving sales. Few other changes were made to the building until 1987 when additional cooler and garage space was added.

During the first 60 years the business grew by adding an increasing variety of products as well as by adding new market locations. In most cases the markets are privately owned (Central Market in Lancaster is owned by the City). The Company owns the Lebanon Market building and the property in Wayne. In these two locations, Weavers rents the space to other standholders and operates its retail space as well.

When Clyde and Emma Weaver started this business they sold fresh meats. They soon added smoked bacon and hams. In the mid 1920’s they began boiling large hams that were boned, sliced and sold as lunchmeat. Boiled ham became the centerpiece for a quality selection of sliced lunchmeats. Over the years the variety has increased substantially to include rare roast beef, turkey breast, corned beef, and bolognas. In the early years curing cellars for cheddar cheese were built. The cheese line grew to include sharp cheddar, super sharp cheddar, swiss, colby and brie.

The bakery continues to produce a variety of breads, rolls, pies and cookies. In addition to constantly experimenting with new bread and cookie varieties, the Company is now producing a variety of snack items which include dill crackers, party mix, and cheese crisps.

The S. Clyde Weaver Company continues to be known for the finest smoked meats, lunchmeats, cheeses, and other fine foods that are accompanied by caring personal service.