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Olin Perry Obituary

Olin P. Perry Olin P. Perry, 78, of Chambersburg, died on the morning of Monday, March 10, 2014, at his home. He was born on April 2, 1935, in Scotland, Pa., a son of the late Rev. Leroy and Belle Margaret Rice Perry. On January 10, 1953, Olin married Ms. Patsy E. Kelso in Waynesboro, with their wedding officiated by his father. Olin worked in Quality Control for the Westinghouse Oceanic Division, Annapolis, Md., for 34 years, retiring in 1992. He was a "Jack of All Trades" with carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work around the house. Olin could fix just about anything. He liked to fish, golf, watch television, and in earlier years, liked to travel with his wife Patsy. Olin also had a great interest in local Civil War history. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patsy; his daughter, Vickie (John) Ellis of Rankin, Ill.; a son, Bradley (Brenda) Perry of Pasadena, Md.; four grandchildren, Kelly Settlemoir, Shannon Ellis, Brandon Perry, and Brittany Perry; three great-grandchildren, Caden, Cole, and Kieran Settlemoir; and one brother, Jay Perry. In addition to his parents, Olin was preceded in death by one son, Ricky P. Perry, who died on October 3, 2009; two brothers, and one sister. His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014, at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Inc., Shippensburg. The Rev. Herbert C. Spomer will officiate. Interment will follow in the Norland Cemetery. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter at 5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, PA 17201-8706. Online condolences may be expressed at fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com

Published by Public Opinion on Mar. 12, 2014.
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I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Joseph Cerniglia

March 18, 2014

Pat:
I will always remember Olin as my friend and a great man at Oceanic.
Sorry to hear about his passing.
Roland Lloyd

March 15, 2014

Gary and I are so sorry. We will keep you in our prayers

Judy Anderson

March 14, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. Trudy Alleman

March 13, 2014

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