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Orvis Fletcher Obituary
Orvis attended the University of Maryland on a wrestling scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor's in science.
He worked for North American Refractories in Curwensville, Pa., Stebbins Engineering and Manufacturing in Watertown, N.Y., and taught in the Dubois Area School District.
He enjoyed camp, hunting and golf, and was a member of the Elks.
He is survived by his wife, Martha (Marty) Thomson Fletcher of Bellefonte, and two sons, Neil A. Fletcher (Kristen) of Bellefonte and Samuel C. Fletcher (Jenny) of Denver, Colo.
He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed joking with his grandchildren, Reese, Sydney, Anna and Luke.
Also surviving are two brothers, Frederick Fletcher (Sharron) of Clearfield and Stan Fletcher (Debbie) of Taylors, S.C., as well as eight nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be announced later to be held at the Mt. Joy United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity or the Mt. Joy United Methodist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Cremation and Burial Society of Pennsylvania Harrisburg.
Robert Rishel
June 11, 2020
Sorry for your loss Marty. Orvie was a neat guy and will be missed.
Robert Rishel
June 22, 2019
So sorry to hear about Orvie's passing Marty. He was a really good guy.
DUANE BERRY
June 20, 2019
CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY FOR A GOOD FRIEND !
DUANE BERRY
Always remember my high school friends ~~~
Donna Kowalcyk
June 19, 2019
~~~Sorry to hear this ~~~ Orvis was a great friend in high school. I worked with his mother . He was a very kind young man . Condolences to his family. I just remember high school days since I lived out of Pennsylvania most of my life. Prayers for the Family ~~~ Donna Smith Kowalcyk
Shirley Evans
June 19, 2019
So sorry. My sincere condolences to his loved ones.
Shirley (Hallock) Evans
Cape Cod, Mass.
Gordon Bloom Jr.
June 18, 2019
So sorry to hear of Orvis passing. We worked together at NARCO in the early years. Always remember him as a friend upon seeing him wether is was at work , camp or just out. You all have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Rest In Peace my friend!
Dorothy Fletcher
June 18, 2019
Marty, my deepest sympathy to you & your family. I'll always remember Orv's laugh. Larry & I had a lot of fun with him.
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