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Joseph Strausbaugh Obituary
York - Joseph E. Strausbaugh, 91, entered into rest Sunday November 17, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy. He was the husband of Patricia L. (Weaver) Strausbaugh for 63 years.
A viewing will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at St. Rose of Lima Church 950 West Market St. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Daniel Richards as celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery with full military rites presented by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. The John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., West York, is assisting with the arrangements.
Mr. Strausbaugh was born August 21, 1928 in Hanover, a son of the late Joseph A. and Pauline E. (Fisher) Strausbaugh. He was a 1946 graduate of York Catholic High School, Millersville State College with Bachelor of Science in 1965, and Master of Education in 1966. He was a member of the Industrial Arts Honor Society, and Phi Delta Kappa.
He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1530, Knights Fourth Degree Assembly 920., York Amateur Radio Club (KC3PR), York White Rose Wanderers and other Volksports associations, York County Heritage Trust, and Adams County Historical Society.
He was a teacher at Hanna Penn York for nearly 30 years.
He served five years with the US Navy in the South Pacific during the Korean war.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia Weaver Strausbaugh. He was the fourth of nine children and is survived by a sister Ruth Searle; and a brother John Strausbaugh. Also survived by dear close friends Keith and Debra Choiniere and their family, including "special granddaughter" Katie Bollinger (husband Ben). He was preceded in death by siblings Idella Brodbeck, George (Bill) Strausbaugh, Catherine Boyer Ogle, Paul Strausbaugh, Raymond Strausbaugh, and James Strausbaugh.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church 950 West Market St. York, PA 17401.
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C.Correa
February 27, 2020
He was the best teacher I had in 7th grade. (87) Hannah Penn I Always think of him and his words of wisdom to this day. God Bless you Mr. Strausbaugh. Sleep in peace.
Wayne Strasbaugh
November 23, 2019
Joe and I corresponded about the Strausbaugh/Strasbaughj family some years ago. I am proud to have been a relative of a man who contributed so much to his community.
Ray & Gloria Rudacille
November 20, 2019
Joe was a good man! Sending prayers and sympathy during this time! We will miss him and
his great smile!
Erin Fleming
November 20, 2019
I adored Mr. Strausbaugh. He was one of the best teachers I ever had. He helped me through some tough times during my parents divorce. He always had a warm smile and hug when I needed it. What a wonderful man he was.
Bob Kuhn
November 19, 2019
Cheryl and I send our most sincere condolences in the loss of Joe. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend and true supporter of our gardening and yard work efforts. We learned so much from his stories and gentle advice and were so often motivated by his encouragement. Our lives are forever touched and better because of his influences. We will miss our chats with Joe over the hedge row and the perfect work ethic he demonstrated at his garden pond that always resulted in the most beautifully natural back yard. We are here for you Pat should you need anything. Bob and Cheryl Kuhn.
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