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Marvin S. McGallicher Marvin Shearer
McGallicher, 78, died Monday November 25, 2019, at his home in Carmichaels,
Pennsylvania. In hospice care for the
last seven weeks of life, he passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by
family.
Marvin is
survived by his wife of 49 years, Edna McGallicher; sister Ethel Gochnauer; brother
Dale McGallicher; daughter Sherri Mertz and husband Jim of Lancaster,
Pennsylvania; son Jeff McGallicher and wife Theresa of Houston, Texas; son Tony
McGallicher and wife Diedre of Manassas, Virginia; son Marlin McGallicher and
wife Wendy of Leola, Pennsylvania. Eight grandchildren; James Mertz Jr, Jesse
Mertz, Jake McGallicher, Charlotte McGallicher, Bridgette McGallicher, Scot
McGallicher, Darren McGallicher, Kyle McGallicher. Two great-grandchildren;
Zephen Mertz, Draven Taylor.
Marvin is preceded
in death by wife Helen McGallicher; son Marvin Jr; parents Raymond and Amelia
McGallicher, and brother Merle McGallicher.
Born in
Manheim, PA, he was a lifelong Phillies and Eagles fan, passionate outdoorsman,
and avid hunter. He held various
leadership positions in his church serving as head usher, deacon, and board
member. He served as a Group Commander
for the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger program. He loved to sing and was a member of a gospel
quartet that travelled locally providing ministry to various church
participants. He had a giving spirit
which was demonstrated via his various gifts of money and time to missions, and
numerous church groups. Marvin loved
spending time listening to deer stories and passing on his knowledge of
wildlife pursuits to his children and those willing to listen. In 2003 Marvin
and Edna retired to Carmichaels, Greene County in western PA and immediately
became ingrained in the local community.
Marvin loved
to participate in community events, was on the Board of Directors at the Greene
County Academy, posed as Santa Claus, and was a regular fan at Carmichaels Area
High School where he supported various sports teams.
Marvin was a
part-time farmer, fulltime roofer/skilled tradesman, long-distance truck
driver, and owner of several Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzel franchises. When not
working or hunting, he enjoyed watching old westerns, especially his favorite, The
Lone Ranger.
A public viewing
will be held Tuesday December 3rd from 6-8:00 pm. On Wednesday
December 4th a viewing will be held from 9-10:00 am.; followed by the
funeral service. Both viewings and service will be held at Lancaster Church of
the Nazarene at 2150 New Holland Pike Lancaster Pa 17601. Following the service,
the interment will be held at Mastersonville Brethren in Christ Cemetery
adjacent to Mount Hope Mennonite Church at 1969 Mastersonville Rd Manheim Pa
17545.
The
McGallicher family thanks the Amedisys Hospice of Greene County for their care
and support.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you spend time with family and friends. Donations can be made to your local Hospice. These were Marvin's final wishes. Send Your Condolences: |