Michael Thomas Sagle

Michael Thomas Sagle, 47, of Liverpool, entered into eternal rest at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at his residence. He had been under Hospice care since March of this year. Michael was born in Harrisburg on Jan. 6, 1957, the son of George W. and Helen E. (Myers) Sagle of Liverpool. On Feb. 14, 1987, he was married to the former Sally A. Kerchner, who survives. His passing breaks a marital union of more than 17 years. He graduated in 1974 from Greenwood High School in Millerstown. Following graduation he entered the U.S. Air Force and was based in Texas, where he developed carpentry skills. Michael was employed by Alexander Constructors for several years at Harrisburg, where he served in the capacity as superintendent. He also was employed in the area by various contractors through the years. Michael was a member of Jacobs United Methodist Church in Halifax, where he had served as trustee. He was a member of the Liverpool Volunteer Fire Co. and the American Legion Post 945 in Wormleysburg. He held membership in the Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters Local 287, Harrisburg. He loved his family and time spent with them. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially in golfing, where he excelled in the sport. Traveling and attending or viewing sporting events were also of great interest to Michael. In addition to his father, mother and wife are his stepdaughter, Tammy Sue Taylor, wife of Michael, of Bay Village, Ohio; five stepgrandchildren, Michael Taylor Jr., Christopher Taylor, Zachary Taylor, Andrew Taylor and Emily Taylor; a brother, Timothy B. Sagle, husband of Stephanie, of Liverpool; three sisters, Cathy A. Foose, wife of Gordon, of Liverpool, Vicki M. Anderson, wife of Michael, of Millerstown and Betsy J. Byers, wife of Kendall, of Millerstown; two nephews, Joshua Anderson and Christopher Sagle; three nieces, Kimberly Hatfield, Mallory Sagle and Jennifer Byers; and one great-niece, Layla Hatfield. Michael was preceded in death by a brother, William M. Sagle, in 1977. The funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at the George P. Garman Funeral Home, 606 N. Front St., Liverpool, with Pastor Debra Koretzky officiating. Burial with military honors accorded by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. Family and friends will gather for the viewing on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Should friends desire, gifts may be directed in loving memory of Michael to Hospice Preferred Choice, 4813 Jonestown Road, Suite 211, Harrisburg, Pa. 17109, or to the American Cancer Society, 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, Pa. 17110.