H/o Edith (Evans) Fenstermacher (April 14, 1919 - March 23, 2012)
This obituary is from the Saturday, January 28, 2012 edition of the Press Enterprise.
Joseph S. Fenstermacher
WWII Army veteran retired from Merck
Joseph S. Fenstermacher, age 86, a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, after a sudden illness at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Joseph lived his entire adult life in Bloomsburg.
Joseph was born on Monday, Feb. 9, 1925, in Columbia County, a son of the late Violet (Bruch) Fenstermacher. Throughout his earlier years, he attended the Bloomsburg area schools. Following his education, he enlisted with the United States Army and served during World War II in the European Theater in the Combat Infantry Division. After returning home to Bloomsburg, he was employed by Merck & Co. Inc. in Danville, until retiring in 1984. He was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg. He was also a member of the Bloomsburg American Legion Post 273 and the Catawissa VFW Post 8306.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 54 years, Edith (Evans) Fenstermacher, having been married in July 1957; also surviving are two daughters: Sue Ellen King and husband, Wayne, of Bristol, Ind.; and Joyce Hart and husband, Clifton, of Carlisle; a son, Frank Remaly, and wife, Eleanor, of Greybull, Wyo.; two granddaughters; three grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren. Joseph was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. from the Allen Funeral Home Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg, with the Rev. Joel L. Zeiders officiating. Friends will be received Monday at the Allen Funeral Home just prior to services. Graveside services will be held in Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge. A combined group of VFW/American Legion will provide military honors. For those unable to personally attend, online condolences are available at Allen-FuneralHome.com.
This obituary is from the Saturday, January 28, 2012 edition of the Press Enterprise.
Joseph S. Fenstermacher
WWII Army veteran retired from Merck
Joseph S. Fenstermacher, age 86, a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, after a sudden illness at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Joseph lived his entire adult life in Bloomsburg.
Joseph was born on Monday, Feb. 9, 1925, in Columbia County, a son of the late Violet (Bruch) Fenstermacher. Throughout his earlier years, he attended the Bloomsburg area schools. Following his education, he enlisted with the United States Army and served during World War II in the European Theater in the Combat Infantry Division. After returning home to Bloomsburg, he was employed by Merck & Co. Inc. in Danville, until retiring in 1984. He was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg. He was also a member of the Bloomsburg American Legion Post 273 and the Catawissa VFW Post 8306.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 54 years, Edith (Evans) Fenstermacher, having been married in July 1957; also surviving are two daughters: Sue Ellen King and husband, Wayne, of Bristol, Ind.; and Joyce Hart and husband, Clifton, of Carlisle; a son, Frank Remaly, and wife, Eleanor, of Greybull, Wyo.; two granddaughters; three grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren. Joseph was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. from the Allen Funeral Home Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg, with the Rev. Joel L. Zeiders officiating. Friends will be received Monday at the Allen Funeral Home just prior to services. Graveside services will be held in Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge. A combined group of VFW/American Legion will provide military honors. For those unable to personally attend, online condolences are available at Allen-FuneralHome.com.
H/o Edith (Evans) Fenstermacher (April 14, 1919 - March 23, 2012)
This obituary is from the Saturday, January 28, 2012 edition of the Press Enterprise.
Joseph S. Fenstermacher
WWII Army veteran retired from Merck
Joseph S. Fenstermacher, age 86, a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, after a sudden illness at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Joseph lived his entire adult life in Bloomsburg.
Joseph was born on Monday, Feb. 9, 1925, in Columbia County, a son of the late Violet (Bruch) Fenstermacher. Throughout his earlier years, he attended the Bloomsburg area schools. Following his education, he enlisted with the United States Army and served during World War II in the European Theater in the Combat Infantry Division. After returning home to Bloomsburg, he was employed by Merck & Co. Inc. in Danville, until retiring in 1984. He was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg. He was also a member of the Bloomsburg American Legion Post 273 and the Catawissa VFW Post 8306.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 54 years, Edith (Evans) Fenstermacher, having been married in July 1957; also surviving are two daughters: Sue Ellen King and husband, Wayne, of Bristol, Ind.; and Joyce Hart and husband, Clifton, of Carlisle; a son, Frank Remaly, and wife, Eleanor, of Greybull, Wyo.; two granddaughters; three grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren. Joseph was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. from the Allen Funeral Home Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg, with the Rev. Joel L. Zeiders officiating. Friends will be received Monday at the Allen Funeral Home just prior to services. Graveside services will be held in Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge. A combined group of VFW/American Legion will provide military honors. For those unable to personally attend, online condolences are available at Allen-FuneralHome.com.
This obituary is from the Saturday, January 28, 2012 edition of the Press Enterprise.
Joseph S. Fenstermacher
WWII Army veteran retired from Merck
Joseph S. Fenstermacher, age 86, a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, after a sudden illness at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Joseph lived his entire adult life in Bloomsburg.
Joseph was born on Monday, Feb. 9, 1925, in Columbia County, a son of the late Violet (Bruch) Fenstermacher. Throughout his earlier years, he attended the Bloomsburg area schools. Following his education, he enlisted with the United States Army and served during World War II in the European Theater in the Combat Infantry Division. After returning home to Bloomsburg, he was employed by Merck & Co. Inc. in Danville, until retiring in 1984. He was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg. He was also a member of the Bloomsburg American Legion Post 273 and the Catawissa VFW Post 8306.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 54 years, Edith (Evans) Fenstermacher, having been married in July 1957; also surviving are two daughters: Sue Ellen King and husband, Wayne, of Bristol, Ind.; and Joyce Hart and husband, Clifton, of Carlisle; a son, Frank Remaly, and wife, Eleanor, of Greybull, Wyo.; two granddaughters; three grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren. Joseph was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. from the Allen Funeral Home Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg, with the Rev. Joel L. Zeiders officiating. Friends will be received Monday at the Allen Funeral Home just prior to services. Graveside services will be held in Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge. A combined group of VFW/American Legion will provide military honors. For those unable to personally attend, online condolences are available at Allen-FuneralHome.com.
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