Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1942
DIED
2018
FUNERAL HOME
Gary Yeager Obituary
Mercersburg - Gary A. Yeager, 76, of Mercersburg, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 in his home, following a brief illness.
Born May 2, 1942, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Ralph L. and Ruby Pugh Yeager.
Gary graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1960. He participated on the school's basketball, soccer, and baseball teams. Gary was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, and was a passionate Penn State football fan. He also enjoyed baking pies for his family and friends and target shooting. Gary retired from Mack Truck Inc. in 1990.
He was a member of the St. Thomas Sportsmen's Association.
Gary is survived by his wife Rose Marie Faith Yeager, whom he married September 1, 1962. Three daughters: Julie M. (Jim) Consoletti, Greencastle, Katrina A. (Kevin) Hawk, and Michelle R. (Jason) Boudreau both of Chambersburg. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Andrew and Ryan Consoletti, Aaron, Bailey, and Gabrien Hawk, Jenna, Lauren, and Jared Boudreau.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Lininger-Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, with Pastor Harold E. Yeager officiating.
There will be no viewing. Memorial visitation one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Private burial at St. Thomas Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to SpiriTrust Lutheran Hospice, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gary Yeager
Sponsored by PublicOpinionOnline.com.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Gary Yeager's name
Memorial Events
for Gary Yeager
Nov
24
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fries Funeral Home, Inc.47 North Park Avenue, Mercersburg, PA 17236
Nov
24
How to support Gary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Gary Yeager's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
