Joseph McCullough Obituary

NEW OXFORD Joseph P. McCullough, 82, of Cross Keys Village, died Sunday June 9, 2013 at the Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Carolyn (Mentzer) McCullough for 56 years. A native of Carlisle, he graduated from Shippensburg State Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and Pennsylvania State University with a Master's Degree in Educational Administration. Post Graduate studies were taken at the University of Maryland and Rutgers University. A career guardsman with 35 years of service to the U.S. Army and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, he held every enlisted rank from recruit to Master Sergeant. He received a direct commission and retired with the rank of Brigadier General (PA-RET). Joe retired as Vice President for D. C. Heath Book Company of Lexington, MA and was a former Director of Elementary Education for the Southern School District in Glen Rock. Joe was a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hanover, where he was a long time usher. He was past chairman of the Parish Advisory Council and also co-chair for several fund drives. He was a member of the original group of lay members appointed to the Delone Catholic High School Board and served in that capacity for 40 years and was chairman for 15 of those years. He also served on the Harrisburg Diocesan School Board and, at a time, presided as president and secretary-treasurer. He also served as a member of the Diocesan Finance Council. Recently Joe received two Papal Honors. The first was awarded in 2007 when he was named a Knight of the Order of Pope Saint Sylvester. The latest award was bestowed upon him in 2009 when he became a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, of which in 2012, he was elevated to the rank of Knight Commander. Both awards are in recognition of his service and commitment to the church. Joe was a member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the McSherrystown Knights of Columbus where he was a Fourth Degree Member of the Fr. Cyril J. Allwein Assembly, Ancient Order of Hibernians-Friar Hegarty Division 1, B.P.O Elks in Carlisle, Officers and Faculty Club U.S. Naval Academy, Association of the U.S. Army, National Guard Association of PA, Gobin Guards Association, U.S. Armor Association, Cavalry Club of Hanover, American Legion Post 14, Notre Dame Club of Gettysburg, Penn State Alumni Association and Phi Delta Kappa. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Cathy Jo Katz and her husband Paul of Falls Church, Va. and Michele Noel and her husband Peter of Spring Grove; and a son, Michael McCullough of Sterling, Va.; and eight grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Thursday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover. Burial will be private at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Friends and relatives will be received Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5125 Grandview Road, Hanover. Murphy Funeral Home, McSherrystown, is in charge of the arrangements. Serving as pallbearers will be Gregory Miller, Kim Miller, Douglas Mentzer, Mathew Katz, James Katz and Joseph Noel. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Coyne BG (PA-RET), David L. Allen, Ralph E. Wavle, Daniel P. Ernst, Robert H. Lawrence, Ronald J. Smith, Carl J. Waldman, James A. Neiderer, James Staub and Barry E. Staub. In lieu of flowers, contributions in remembrance of Joe may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5125 Grandview Rd., Hanover, PA 17331 or Delone Catholic High School, 140 South Oxford Avenue, McSherrystown, PA 17344. Online condolences and memories may be shared at: www.murphyfuneralhomeinc.com

Published by Evening Sun on Jun. 11, 2013.
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To the McCullough Family, our deepest sympathy. Mr. McCullough was my 6th grade teacher way back in 1961-62. He taught me self-discipline and helped me through the death of my grandfather - my first close experience with death. My sister had him as teacher two years later. We will always remember this wonderful man fondly.
Peace and blessings,
"Margie" as he called me, and Kathy Whorl, now Spiese and Walker

Margaret Spiese

June 19, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Mr. McCullough's passing. We need more people in the world like him. Always friendly, always smiling, treating everyone like his best friend. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Karen (Roth) Baral

June 12, 2013

Do your job, do it well and treat people with the respect like you want to be treated. These are the simple lessons I learned from Mr. McCullough (a.k.a. Mole's dad). His visits at college are some of my best memories. The humor and generosity to complete strangers just shows what kind of love this man had for people. Thank you sir! Mrs. McCullough and Mole you are in my prayers and you know people like me are a phone call or e-mail away. Still not rooting for ND but I will light a candle.

Herbert Samuels

June 12, 2013

We will greatly miss having Joe in our community. He was a bright light and always wearing a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cross Keys Village

June 12, 2013

Mrs. McCullough & Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you. Joe was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. He has personally touched my life by serving as one of the great mentors for the past 4 years. May your memories of him give you peace during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Alix Shrader

June 12, 2013

This good man was a great influence in my life. I worked with Joe at DC Heath for 7 years.He was not only a great mentor, but a dear friend and remained so through all these years. I will miss him, but if our faith tells us anything, it assures us that "life is not ended..just changed " so we will all look forward to seeing that wonderful Irish smile again.

Mary Anne Galante

June 11, 2013

Joe hired me as one of his sales representatives in 1975. Later we became good friends. He was a good boss, great man. I was lucky to work for him for over 20 years.

Joe Barry

Joe Barry

June 11, 2013

McCullough Family,
What a great man Joe was, he has touched our lives in countless ways and we will all miss him dearly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Jack & Mary Kale and families

June 11, 2013

Joe was an awesome person from the greatest generation he will be sorely missed by so many. Sending prayers to Carolyn, his children and grandchildren. Thank you Joe for everything you did for so many people. Can't believe he's gone....

Kathy (Roth) Sutphen

June 11, 2013

The Notre Dame Club lost a friend and mentor this week who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace my friend and don't forget to put in a good word for the Irish for 2013 !

Jim and Jeanie Conrad

June 11, 2013

Mrs. McCullough and Mike,
Wendell & I were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I loved to listen to his stories and jokes. The Staub Open will not be the same without his introduction and commentary. He was definitely one of the best.
Annette & Phil Staub

Annette Staub

June 11, 2013

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