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Betty Gonder Obituary

Betty L. Gonder Betty Loraine Gonder, 86, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014, at Providence Place Retirement Home. Born in Marion, PA on September 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo E. and Martha L. Horst Miller. A 1945 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School, Mrs. Gonder went on to work for the borough of Chambersburg as a clerk and then a supervisor, retiring in 1990 after 38 years of service. She was a member of Zion Reformed Church, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the Martha Custis Chapter #342, O.E.S. Surviving is her son-in-law, William Harrison (wife Lisa) of Carlisle, PA, three grandsons, Joshua W. (wife Sarah) of Annandale, VA, Jesse G. of Carlisle, PA and Noah H. Harrison of Carlisle, PA; and a great-granddaughter, Grace Linda Harrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George G. Gonder, Jr.; two siblings, Clarence F. Miller and Martha A. Rebuck; and a daughter, Linda Gonder Harrison. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 2 PM in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg, PA, where the Rev. Jeffrey R. Diller will officiate. The family will receive friends in the funeral home two hours prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Zion Reformed Church, 259 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA 17201; or to Heartland Hospice, 1200 Walnut Bottom Rd., Carlisle, PA 17015. Online condolences may be expressed on her Book of Memories page at www.geiselfuneralhome.com

Published by Public Opinion from Jun. 15 to Jun. 17, 2014.
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To the Family of Mrs. Betty Gonder our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We care about all of you and want to let you know if you need help just lets us know. GOD have your loved one in his arms and you in his Heart and is watching over all. We care for all of you and our prayers goes to each one of you at this time in need of Comfort.

Shelby & Kimberly Holley & Reisch

June 20, 2014

Italked with Betty on the telephone for 16 years while working for my former employer. She was such a sweet lady. I actually just inquired about her a few weeks ago. Happy she is now at peace reunited with her husband and daughter.

Holly Snook

June 16, 2014

Betty and her husband, George, were wonderful friends and next-door neighbors for many years. Her passing saddens our hearts, but also brings memories of the good times we enjoyed with them. May God comfort your family during this sad time. - The Walter and Mary Grace Rosenberry family

June 16, 2014

TO THE FAMILY OF BETTY L. GONDER THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL ON THE LOSS OF THIS VERY SPECIAL MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY KNEW YOUR MOM AND DAD WELL SUPER PEOPLE
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June 16, 2014

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