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Jeffrey Sites Obituary

Jeffrey L. Sites Jeffrey Lee Sites has gone to join with peace in the sky. He departed this earth on July 17, 2014 from the Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his family and under the care of the most amazingly dedicated staff. Jeff was born on November 4, 1949 in Chambersburg to the late Paul Miller Sites and Helen Mills Sites, being one of four sons. A United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War era, he served from 1969-1971, earning the rank of E-5 (Sergeant). He worked his early life in local clubs and bars as a bartender and worked for the Borough of Chambersburg Gas Company for a short time. Jeff was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the former Scotland School for Veterans' Children from 1972 until his retirement in 2002. He was a life-long outdoorsman. He married Sharon Lee Miller Sites on January 10, 1987. He fathered two sons, Michael and Todd of Chambersburg, PA. Jeff is also survived by two step-children: Lynette Stehr and husband Jeffrey of College Park, MD and Wayne Widney, II of Burnt Cabins, PA; a brother, Rodger Sites and wife Lisa of Fannettsburg, PA; four grandchildren, Haley, Jeffrey, Cory, and Alex; and two step-grandchildren, Kenton and Lexi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Sites, Jr. and Bennett Sites. At Jeff's request, services and interment will be private. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Big Hearts Under the Big Sky Program, MOGA/Big Hearts Under the Big Sky, 5 Microwave Hill Road, Montana City, MT 59634 or at www.bigheartsmt.org. Memorial trees may be planted in memory of Jeffrey through the National Arbor Day Foundation via their website, www.arborday.org or by calling (888) 448-7337. Arrangements are entrusted to Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Chambersburg, PA. Condolences and memories may be shared on his Book of Memories page at www.geiselfuneralhome.com

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Published by Public Opinion on Jul. 19, 2014.

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Penny Myers

July 21, 2014

I always enjoyed getting to chat with Jeff...he was part of our family at the Milky Way. Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.

Matt Gordon

July 20, 2014

Sherry, I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

JOHN DONZELLA

July 20, 2014

DEAR SHARON,SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JEFF.HE WAS A GREAT GUY. WE HAD A GREAT RELATIONSHIP. I KNOW HE FOUGHT THIS TO THE END.I WILL MISS HIM!

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