Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Rebecca F. Wolff
FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. - Rebecca F. (Becky) Wolff, 76, of 15 E. Main St., died Wednesday, April 15, 1998, at Franklin County Nursing Home in Guilford Township, Pa.
Born Jan. 31, 1922, in Guilford Township, she was the daughter of the late Jacob E. and Nora B. (Bumbaugh) Rock.
She retired from Tracey Fashions after 25 years.
She was a member of Fayetteville Church of God.
She is survived by her husband, James A. Wolff; one step-daughter, Lois Stull of Greencastle, Pa.; one sister, Pauline Baker of Fayetteville; and one brother, Landis Rock of Fayetteville.
She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, Pa. The Rev. George S. Mouer Sr. and the Rev. Joseph Cooper will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Quincy, Pa.
Visitation will be Friday from, 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, from 9 to 10 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to her husband, James A. Wolff, 15 E. Main St., Fayetteville, Pa. 17222.
Anthony R. Barlup
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Anthony Ray Barlup, 23, of 302 W. Fourth St., died Wednesday, April 15, 1998, at Washington County Hospital.
Born Aug. 13, 1974, in Waynesboro, he was the son of Brenda L. Barlup Kneasel of Hagerstown and the late Lynn Gossert.
He was taking courses at Hagerstown Junior College.
Most recently, he was employed at Landis Tool Co., Waynesboro, in the maintenance department.
He was a social member of Joe Stickell American Legion Post 15, Waynesboro.
He attended Otterbein United Brethren in Christ Church, Waynesboro.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his stepfather, Stephen T. Kneasel of Greencastle; one son, Anthony Ray Barlup II at home; two sisters, Andrea Kneasel and Amy Jo Kneasel, both of Greencastle; two brothers, Christopher Kneasel of Waynesboro and Austin Kneasel of Hagerstown; maternal grandparents, Darrell and Mary Louise Barlup of Waynesboro; maternal great-grandmothers, Irene Funk and Ethel Barlup, both of Waynesboro.
Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. Pastor K. Allan Mummert will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery near Quincy, Pa.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Naomi R. Casteel
NEW OXFORD, Pa. - Naomi R. Musselman Casteel, 85, a resident of Cross Keys Brethren Home, and formerly of 21505 Leitersburg/Smithsburg Road, Hagerstown, died Thursday, April 16, 1998, at the nursing home.
Born Dec. 26, 1912, in South Woodberry, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Albert and Hanna Wyles Musselman.
She did domestic work in the Waynesboro area until her retirement from disability in 1967.
She was a member of Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, and attended Fidelis Sunday School Class.
She is survived by a daughter, Ruth L. Seilhamer of Leitersburg; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas J. Casteel Jr.
Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 117 S. Church St., Waynesboro. Pastor John Paul Holsey will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.
The family will receive friends Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are by Grove Funeral Home, Waynesboro.
Ron J. Williamson
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Ron J. Williamson, 50, of 23 Glen St., died Thursday, April 16, 1998, at 2380 Majestic Court, Chambersburg, in Hamilton Township.
Born July 11, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Mich., he was the son of June M. Vandersloo Williamson of Grand Rapids and the late Robert G. Wallace.
He graduated in 1965 from Central High School in Grand Rapids.
He retired as a sergeant first class from the U.S. Army with more than 20 years of service.
He was president of the board, quartermaster, and president of the Home Association, Charles M. Nitterhouse, VFW Post 1599 in Chambersburg. He was past commander of Dietrick Breckbill Post 612 of St. Thomas American Legion and a member of Hume McNeal Byers, AmVets Post 224 of Chambersburg.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Alicia D. Williamson of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Linda I. Williamson and Debra L. Marshall, both of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Paul W. Williamson and David L. Williamson, both of Grand Rapids; and one grandson.
Services will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road in Chambersburg. The Rev. Paul B. Baker will officiate. Cremation will be at Smithsburg Crematory in Smithsburg.
Military services will be conducted by members of Charles M. Nitterhouse Post 1599 VFW of Chambersburg.
Viewing will be Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Educational Trust Fund for (grandson) Brandon Williamson, in care of Citizens National Bank, Center Square, Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.
Jerry S. Davis
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Jerry S. Davis, 49, of 630 Lincoln Way, died Saturday, April 18, 1998, at Chambersburg Hospital.
Born Aug. 7, 1948, in Chambersburg, he was the son of Ada M. Beltz Davis and the late George S. Davis.
He was a movie projectionist in Chambersburg.
He attended Fairview Chapel in Waynesboro, Pa.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sharon M. Hobertson Davis; three sons, Gregory L. Davis, Kevin R. Davis and Brian L. Davis, all of Chambersburg; one stepdaughter; one sister, Joyce A. Grooms of Fayetteville, Pa.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road in Chambersburg. The Rev. Wayne L. Kuhns will officiate. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens in Chambersburg.
Viewing will be Tuesday, one hour prior to services, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to The Fairview Chapel, 8948 Capitol Hill Road, Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.
Ruth M. Keefer
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Ruth M. Overcash Keefer, 85, formerly of 25 Mercer Ave., Mercersburg, Pa., died Sunday, April 19, 1998, at ManorCare Health Services in Chambersburg.
Born March 2, 1913, in Welsh Run, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Anna Mae Myers Overcash.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph E. (Tommy) Keefer, in 1994.
She was a homemaker and assisted her husband in the operation of Tommy's Coin Operated Laundry in Mercersburg.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Mercersburg.
She was active in the WSCS and the Hoch Bible Class of the church.
She is survived by two sons, H. Ronald Keefer and C. Randall (Butch) Keefer, both of Mercersburg; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Nevin M. Overcash.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Mercersburg. The Rev. Samuel L. Sheffler and the Rev. W. David Kent will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Mercersburg.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lininger-Fries Funeral Home, 47 N. Park Ave. in Mercersburg, and Wednesday one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Central Pa., 6041 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, Pa. 17112-1208.
Evelyn E. Yorgey
FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. - Evelyn E. Yorgey, 69, of 7273 Greenwood Forest Road in Fayetteville, died Friday, April 17, 1998.
Born Jan. 26, 1929, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Storie Wallace.
She graduated from Patterson Collegiate High School in Windsor.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of Greenwood Hills Chapel in Fayetteville.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce O. Yorgey; two daughters, Cheryl L. Anderson of Newtown, Conn., and Sandra K. Dependahl of Perry Hall, Md.; one son, Kirk W. Yorgey of Cape Coral, Fla.; one sister, Kay Fitch of Windsor; two brothers, Gerry Wallace of Ottawa, Canada, and J. Storie Wallace of Windsor; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, John Wallace.
Services will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Chapel, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, Pa. Jeff Ward will officiate. Burial will be in Quincy Cemetery in Quincy Township, Pa.
There will be no viewing.
Memorial donations may be made to Greenwood Hills Bible Conference Association, 7062 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, Pa. 17222.
Daniel M. Hykes
GREENCASTLE, Pa. - Daniel Mark Hykes, 4, of 11112 Welsh Run Road, died Saturday, April 18, 1998, in Antrim Township, as the result of an automobile accident.
Born Jan. 5, 1994, in Hagerstown, he was the son of Jennifer L. Baker Hykes of Greencastle and the late Mark D. Hykes.
He was a member of Grace Bible Church Sunday School. He was attending preschool at Broadfording Christian Academy.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Noah Aaron Hykes; paternal grandparents, Donald M. and Carolyn Hykes of Greencastle; maternal grandparents, Kenneth R. and Barbara Ann Baker of Greencastle; maternal great-grandparents, Donald and Maggielien King, and James J. and Louise M. Lacy, all from Maugansville; aunts; uncles; and cousins.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Grace Bible Church, 2327 Hoffman Road in Greencastle. The Rev. J. Herman Fisler will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Greencastle.
There will be no public viewing, but the family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, 45 S. Carlisle St. in Greencastle and at the church one hour prior to services.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Grace Bible Church Sunday School, 2327 Hoffman Road, Greencastle, Pa. 17225.
