George H. Ashbaugh Jr.

LITTLESTOWN George Harris Ashbaugh, Jr., 81, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at his home. He was the husband of Eva C. (Smith) Ashbaugh for almost 48 years. Born February 2, 1931, in Emmitsburg, Md., he was the son of the late George Harris, Sr. and Helen (Knott) Ashbaugh. George served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Bethlehem Mines of Hanover since 1988 and continued with Kennie's Market of Littlestown until 2006. In addition to his wife, George is survived by two daughters and two sons: Lori A. Miller and husband, Joe, of New Oxford; Jeff F. Ashbaugh and wife, Donna, of Littlestown; Jim A. Ashbaugh and wife, Lori, of Taneytown, Md., and Lisa M. Tryson and husband, Michael, of Hanover; four grandchildren: Amanda and Adam Miller, Jeremy and wife, Rebecca, and Justin Ashbaugh; a great-granddaughter; Brooke, two sisters, Ruth Weidner of The Brethren Home, New Oxford and Georgette Reifsnider of Keymar, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by a great-granddaughter, Hailey Ashbaugh; and a brother, Harry Ashbaugh. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, F.O.E. and V.F.W, all of Littlestown and McSherrystown Home Association. George enjoyed hunting, playing cards and loved spending time with his family. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Aloysius with his minister, The Rev. James M. Sterner Celebrant. There will be no Viewing; however, the family with receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown with the Wake Service at 8 p.m. Interment is in Annunciation B.V.M. Cemetery, McSherrystown with Military honors conducted by Littlestown Allied Veterans Council. Pallbearers will be: Joe and Adam Miller, Mike Tryson, Tom Smith, Jeremy Ashbaugh and Doug Reifsnider. Memorials in George's name may be sent to: VNA Hospice, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331.