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Paul Hursh Obituary

DALLASTOWN Paul J. Hursh, Jr., 87, died Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Manor Care Health Services-South. He was the husband of Virginia M. (Schnetzka) Hursh, with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage on April 3, 2012. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, with the Rev. Harold E. Snyder, of Emmanuel United Methodist Church of Windsor, officiating. A viewing will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Stony Brook Mennonite Cemetery. Born September 13, 1925, in York, he was a son of the late Paul J. Hursh, Sr., and Mary (Ellis) Hursh. He retired from Trenwyth Industries, where he was employed as a mechanic for several years. A United States Army Veteran of World War II, he was also a member of the Dallastown American Legion, Viking Athletic Assoc., and Windsor Lions Club. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hursh is survived by one daughter, Linda A. Rexroth and husband, Glenn of Dallastown; daughter-in-law, Melody L. Hursh of York; four grandchildren, J.R. Rexroth and wife, Angie, Holly Wirt and husband, Chris, and Hilary and Leslie Hursh; two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Mia Rexroth; one sister, Anna McKinsey of Dallastown; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Garry L. Hursh; two brothers, John and Henry Hursh; and four sisters, Miriam Young, Lydia Workinger, Helen Hengst, and Ruth McKinley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, 1120 G St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005. Send Condolences at BestLifeTributes.com

Published by York Daily Record on Nov. 18, 2012.
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Linda and Glenn,
I remember Bud as a good, friendly neighbor on Stonewood Road who seemingly always had a pleasant demeanor. My heartfelt condolences to each of you, as well as all the family.
Wayne K. Steffee

Wayne Steffee

November 21, 2012

Aunt Genny & family,

If I were off today, I would have come to the life service.

My prayers are with all of you. I talked to Thelma on Saturday.

Pat mundis

November 20, 2012

Dear Linda and family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father Bud. It was an honor to care for and get to know him the many times he came to us at DNC. My prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, April L. Antico,RN

April Antico

November 18, 2012

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