Harold Raymond "Hal" Nettleship

Harold 'Hal' Raymond Nettleship YORK Harold 'Hal' Raymond Nettleship passed away Monday eve ning, August 8, 2005, at his home in York after an extended illness. Hal, as Hal Raymond, was an area radio personality from 1973 until his retirement in 1998. as the "Morning Mayor" on WSBA, Hal woke a generation of South Central Pennsylvanians with his mix of news and humor. Hal retired from WSBA after 25 years of entertainment and moved to WOYK where he finished his career. Hal was born in 1932, in Hillsboro, Ill., and attended Hillsboro High School. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Journalism. Hal began his radio career in Hillsboro and then served in the U.S. Army with the Armed Forces Radio during the Korean War. Prior to arriving in York, Hal's career took him to such diverse places at Seattle, Wash., Dallas, Texas, Minneapolis, Minn., and Portland, Ore. Hal was an active participant in the York community, serving on the Community Progress Council Board for Alpha House, volunteering for Contact York and leading a kazoo band in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. He is listed in the first edition of Who's Who in Entertainment 1989-1990 and is a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. In his personal life, Hal was constantly seeking new enlightenment. He spent several retreats at The Zen Center in Rochester, N.Y. and was a member of the Sunday Night Sitting Group. Hal was a long time member of the Friends Church in York. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville Raymond and Tempa Mae (Gerhart) Nettleship, and by an infant brother, Donald Richard Nettleship. Hal is survived by his wife of 45 years, Harriet (Buff) Nettleship; son, Kevin Nettleship of Portland, Ore.; daughter, Julie Van Schaik, her husband, Greg and their three daughters, Shannon, Michelle and Jayne of Columbus, Ohio; and daughter ,Kari Nettleship and Jon Wanamaker, and their son, Donald of Dayton, Ohio. Hal will be dearly missed by his wife and children. He will be especially missed by his granddaughters for his silly puns, weird music and dancing. He will be missed by his grandson for his most excellent angel kisses. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Yorkshire United Methodist Church, 125 Edgewood Road, York, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Hal's name be made to the ALS Clinic, c/o Dr. Zachery Simmons, 500 University Cr., Hershey, PA 17033. www.kefferfh.com