Roy (Monty Cary) who used to be a Physician Assistant in the 193 Medical Squadron in the late 1980s-early 1990s died on Xmas day, 2016.
We were notified by his widow, Kathy Cary. After speaking with her today, there will be an obituary in the Harrisburg Patriot News in mid Jan. His memorial will be held 28 January in Grand Island, NE where he and Kathy moved to in April, 2016 to be close to their daughter, Jennifer and her family.
Lt Col Robert Martin Passed Away
Sad to announce that Lt Col (retired) Robert “Bob” Martin passed away this past Sunday, 18 Dec 2016.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, 22 December 2016, at the Etzweiler Funeral Home.
Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 East Market St. York, PA.
Service is at Greenmount Cemetery after Visitation at 11:00 a.m.
Eugene L. Eckenrode Obiturary
July 20, 1940 – November 3, 2016Chambersburg
Eugene L. “Gene” Eckenrode, 76, of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at the Village of Laurel Run. Born July 20, 1940, in Amberson, PA, he was the son of the late Lee and Margaret Culbertson Eckenrode.
Gene was a 1958 graduate of Shippensburg High School. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy for three years and 20 years with the 193rd Special Operations Group of the PA Air National Guard. During his time with the 193rd, Gene served as a Communications Specialist where he participated in major exercises around the world. He also served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. His duties allowed him to fly on an EC-130. Gene was employed as a Production Controller at Letterkenny Army Depot for 26 years until his retirement in 2007. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He loved to fly and had his private pilot’s license. Gene was a member of the Marine Corps League, George Washington Lodge #143 F&AM, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Valley Forest #145, Shippensburg Scottish Rite Club, Harrisburg Consistory, the AmVETS Post 224, Shippensburg VFW Post 6168, the Hub City Club in Shippensburg, the 193rd Special Operations Wing Association and the Dry Run American Legion Post 232 where he served as Adjutant, was on the Board of Directors for several years and was a faithful member of the Color Guard never missing a funeral or a parade.
Gene is survived by his wife, Susanne Nitterhouse Eckenrode, whom he married on October 20, 2000; his son, Jeffrey and wife, Rebecca of Chambersburg; granddaughter, Ashley Eckenrode (Brittany Miller) of Chambersburg; two nieces, Donna Brandt and husband, Gary of Shiremanstown, and Rebecca Dean (Eric Brown) of Fayetteville; and his nephew, Chuck Moyer and wife, Ali of Harrisburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Eloise Rhinehart.
A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Sunday, November 6, 2016, in Amberson Union Cemetery, Amberson. The Rev. Murray B. Stevens will officiate. Military Graveside Honors will be provided by the Dry Run American Legion Post 232 Color Guard. The family will receive friends for an informal gathering with food and fellowship at Eugene’s residence on Sunday from 3 to 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association
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Published in Public Opinion on Nov. 4, 2016
Bill Thomas Passed Away
William C. Thomas, 66, of Hegins, passed away Saturday at his home surrounded by his family.
Born in York Springs, July 16, 1950, a son of the late Sterling and Blanche Milhimes Thomas.
Bill was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He served for over 30 years with the Air Force National Guard.
He retired as a heavy equipment operator from the Air National Guard, Middletown.
He was of the Methodist Faith. He was a member of the Tower City Loyal Order of Moose, Renova American Legion,Dillsburg VFW, Valley View Gun Club and a social member of the Valley View VFW. He also was a driver for the Hegins Area Ambulance.
His greatest joys were spending time with his family, he was extremely proud of his grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Renee Unger Thomas; two step-children, Sonya Raho and James J. Carl (Valarie) both of Tower City; six grandchildren; two sisters, Roxie Sultzbaugh, Dillsburg and Helen Bretz, Fredericksburg; three brothers, Robert Thomas, York; Donald and Jay Thomas both of Dillsburg. Nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Friday at 10 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. Tower City with Pastor Annette Shutt. Burial with military honors will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. To sign the guestbook visithttp://www.dimonfuneralhome.com/notices/William-Thomas
Lt. Col. John “Jack” W. Martin Obituary
Lt. Col. John ‘Jack’ W. Martin of Parkesburg Lt. Col. John “Jack” W. Martin, Pennsylvania Air National Guard (Retired), 93, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Born in Sadsburyville, he was the son of the late Norman G. Martin and Edith Cowan Martin. He is survived by a sister, Marian Martin Stoner and is predeceased by a brother, Thomas Cowan Martin. He graduated from Coatesville Scott High School in 1940 and received a degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University in 1947. He volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 (WW II) and flew B-26 Marauder, B-24 Liberator, and the B-29 Superfortress bombers. In 1947, he joined Lukens Steel Company, where he became District Sales Office Supervisor, Supervisor of Sales Administration, and then Superintendent of Production Control Planning and Scheduling; retiring in 1984. As a member of the Air National Guard, his F-51 Mustang Fighter Squadron was called to active duty in 1951 for the Korean War, next flying F-84 Thunderjets before going to Korea in 1952 flying F-94 Starfire jet fighters. Upon returning, he was named Commanding Officer of the 148th Fighter Squadron, PA ANG; retiring in 1964. In addition to being a 60 year member of the Brandywine Goddard Masonic Lodge, he was Scoutmaster of Troop #54 BSA, member of the Chester County Airport Authority, Area Captain of United Charities, Building Campaign Subscription Chairman for Sadsburyville Fire Company, and member of Sadsbury Township Zoning Hearing Board. Jack held the longest standing membership at Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church in Parkesburg, Pa., having joined in 1930, and since served as co-chairman for two church building-addition campaigns, as well as serving as Trustee, Elder, and Treasurer for 20 years. Jack is survived by children with his first wife, Virginia Wood Martin (who passed away in 1988), Norman W. Martin and wife Rhonda Martin, of Cypress, Texas and Barbara M. Page and husband Wayne Page, of Houston, Texas, as well as two grandchildren, Jason Martin and Ashley Page, and six step-grandchildren. He is survived by his present wife, Marguerite Scott (Richardson) Martin, and her two children, Linda Richardson Handy and husband William Handy, of Coatesville, Pa. and Thomas Richardson and wife Susan Richardson of Parkesburg, Pa. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Laurie Sarosi, Carrie Avery, William Handy Jr., Tyler Richardson, and Lisa Richardson, as well as five great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, Parkesburg, PA at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 19. Friends and family may visit from 3 to 4 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, gifts are requested to be made to the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church.