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1921
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2018
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George Montgomery Obituary
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George Montgomery, 96, entered into rest on Tuesday January 2, 2018 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy E. (Ferrence) Montgomery to whom he was married for 65 years.
George was born May 4, 1921 in Philadelphia, the son of the late George Montgomery and Sarah Jane (Elliott) Montgomery. After his father died in 1932 he was raised at the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown.
During World War II, he served in the 9th Army Infantry throughout France, Belgium and Germany. His unit assisted as artillery support for the Battle of the Bulge. George retired, after 42 years, as a machinist for American Chain and Cable Co. He was a faithful member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church teaching a Sunday school class for many years. He was a 75 year member of the Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 81 in Philadelphia and York Forest 30.
A viewing is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the John W. Keffer Funeral Home, 2114 W. Market St. in York. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with his pastor, the Rev. Rick Smith, officiating. Burial will be private in Greenmount Cemetery.
George is survived by his daughter, Betsy Deveney and husband, Samuel; two grandchildren, Tristan M. Deveney of Paxton MA and Sean S. Deveney of Alexandria VA. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael E. Montgomery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 397 Tyler Run Rd., York, PA 17403.
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Joseph Ketterman, Joe
January 4, 2025
Mr Montgomery was a special person. We shared the same May 4th
Birthday. Also when in the Army I was in the 9th Infantry in Vietnam.
His son Mike and I were close friends
In high school at West York. I travel thru West York often because of many good memories. Betsy if you want to reach out to me that would be special.
Joseph Ketterman (717-586-9122 or [email protected]
If you call let a message. I don´t usually answer if I don´t recognize the number.
Bill Rost
January 26, 2018
About a month ago, I came across some old papers that included my church membership certificate from Second EUB in York from 1960, and I thought of George Montgomery. At that time George was our Sunday School Superintendent. I was 12 years old, and I asked George to be the sponsor I needed to join the church. He graciously agreed. Before going to his funeral I told my younger brother Tom, and he told me that years later George did the same for him. George was a great example of friendliness and kindness, and we were all blessed to have known him.
Joe Ketterman
January 16, 2018
A best friend of Mike, Mr Montgomery's son. Story how God used Mr Montgomery to answer a prayer. After a long bike ride to Laruel Lake with friends late fall day I had 2 flat tires and no energy to go back. One car in the whole lot. I prayed that God would help me. Looked down the lot and here was Mr Montgomery. He had me put my bike in his station wagon and brought me back.
Krista Tate
January 8, 2018
Upon reading this obituary Monday morning, I thought to myself, I know George! I believe that his beloved wife was residing at Normandie Ridge several years ago and shared a room with my friend Jean,
Often he would visit his precious wife at the same hour I was visiting Jean.
His love and devotion was a joy to witness. We would exchange pleasantries and it was obvious to all that this thoughtful soul was not only a gentle man, but a "gentleman" also,
May God Bless you with peace and sweet memories. It is amazing how someone you don't really know personally can affect you from afar in a most substantial way,
In Christ I Am,
Kriista
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