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Brian Olinger Obituary
August 13, 1945 - September 24, 2017
Springettsbury Township
Brian C. Olinger, 72, died at 4:55 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2017 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Idarae Y. (Gotwalt) Olinger.
Born August 13, 1945 in York, a son of the late Charles V. and Betty (Brubaker) Olinger, he had worked at Lyon Metal and then retired from Caterpillar, Inc. where he worked for 30 years. Mr. Olinger was a member of the White Rose Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 556, Delphia Athletic Association, Hawks Gunning Club, Victory Athletic Association, and the Pequea Yachting Club.
In addition to his wife of 19 years, Mr. Olinger is survived by a daughter, Terisa A. McCoy and her husband, William H. of Dallastown; a son, Paul B. Olinger and his wife, Pam of Rutherfordton, NC; three stepsons, Christopher Atchley, George Moul, Jr. and his wife, Valerie, and Matthew Lauer and his wife, Andrea; a stepdaughter, Sherry Einsig and her husband, Robert; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Sonny Olinger; and a sister, Susan Jacobs and her husband, Jerry.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Semmel Chapel of Workinger Semmel Funeral Homes and Cremation, 849 E. Market St., York, with The Rev. James A. Driskell officiating. Viewing will be 12 to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603 or the American Cancer Society, 924N Colonial Avenue, York, PA 17403.
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John
September 28, 2017
I had the privilege of knowing Brian very well through my Uncle Bob and Aunt Rosella. When my Uncle got me into fishing at the River, Brian inspired me to become an avid boater. He was always by my side when it came to fixing or restoring my boat. He taught me how to water ski and introduced me to salt of the earth people. All of which he looked upon as family!
You will be missed sincerely! Thank you for molding so many individual's hearts!
Dawn
September 27, 2017
To the Olinger Family; we are sincerely sorry for the death of Brian. May you be comforted by memories shared Our deepest condolences. The Greenholt Family. Norma, Dale, Donna, Deb, Don, Dawn and Diane
John Jacobs
September 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss, will keep you in our prayers Sincerely, John and Shirley Jacobs
American Heart Association
September 26, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Maria
September 26, 2017
My sincerest condolences in this most difficult time. (John5:21,28,29)
Lisa Smith
September 26, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to Idarae and family during this difficult time. May peace be with you, knowing Brian lived life to the fullest and always lent a helping hand. Many great camp stories over the years.
barb gotwalt
September 26, 2017
Idarae and family we are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful husband,father, grandfather and great grandfather.Blessings are with you all
Roger and Barb
Stacy Lau
September 26, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sandy Lau
September 26, 2017
Love you Brian think of you always
Harold Pope
September 26, 2017
sorry to read about the passing Brian, I got to know Brian when him and Webb helped Porkys at the york fair. My wife and I were invited to the campground they belonged to several times and had a good time meeting and socializing with his friends and family and the boat ride. Since we moved to western Pa. we have lost contact but thought about him often. He will be missed may God comfort you in your time of sorrow and may Brian rest in peace as he is no longer in pain
September 26, 2017
Dear Teresa and families,
My sincere sympathy to you and yours at this difficult timel
May GOD give you peace and comfort knowing your Dad is not suffering anymore.
Your Mother's Friend,
Donna Geesey
Kevin Battisti
September 25, 2017
Words escape me, Brian (Brianny Butch) was a very good friend of mine. We met in 1992 and had a very good friendship! He was like a father to me and as everyone who knew him knows how he was always helping someone that needed a hand with anything. I lost a valued friend but as hard as this is for me I know he is not in any pain and in a better place! RIP my friend I will treasure our memories for the rest of my life! I love and miss you!!
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Workinger Semmel Funeral Home and Cremation849 E. Market Street, York, PA 17403
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