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Hanover - Richard T. "Obie" Oberlander, Jr., 71, of Hanover, passed peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018 at home. He was the husband of Shona M. (Fitchett) Oberlander who passed away November 22, 1998.
Born November 16, 1946 in York, PA he was the son of the late Richard T., Sr. and Claudine A. (Etter) Oberlander.
Richard was a graduate of Red Lion High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country proudly for 22 years. He then was employed with the Department of Defense for 20 years retiring in 2007. Obie was active in politics during his retirement in support of the Republican Party. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and a member of Mensa International and Free Masons. Richard played a variety of musical instruments including the guitar, banjo and harmonica and was in a band for a number of years prior to getting married and having children. He enjoyed animals, reading, communicating via his computer and loved traveling the world with the U.S. Navy and the Department of Defense.
Richard is survived by his four daughters, Margot Gorman and her husband Andrew of England, Melanie Oberlander of Florida, Melina Oberlander and her husband Lee Cook of Hanover and Fiona Lucia and her husband Joseph of York; two grandsons Dylan and Keegan Gorman of England; and his sister, Joan Ellis and her husband Michael of York.
Services for Mr. Oberlander will be private.
Contributions in memory of Richard Oberlander may be made to; COPD foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Miami, FL 33134 or VNA/Hospice of Hanover Spring Grove,
440 N. Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331 or American Legion Post #14, 201 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA 17331.
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Pamela S. Ferro
September 29, 2018
Ricky, I just heard from one of your daughters via Facebook. I'm really sorry
that I didn't get a chance to say Goodbye.
We sure had some great times growing up. Say Hi to Claudia and everyone for me.
Love, Pam
September 24, 2018
Dear Joanie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We remember all the family gatherings over the years with fondness. While we may not have spent as much time together as we used to - you and Rick were always in our hearts.
Please know that we are thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Love Ed and Jane Fuhrman and Family
Fiona
September 21, 2018
An honest man here lies at rest,
As e'er God with His image blest:
The friend of man, the friend of truth;
The friend of age, and guide of youth:
Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd,
Few heads with knowledge so inform'd:
If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.
~Robert Burns
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September 19, 2018
lars ritola
September 19, 2018
Richard well be missed by all of us who had the privilege of working with him. I well miss him and well never forget him.....
Crystal Massimore
September 19, 2018
Melina, Joan and the rest of the family...We could always count on seeing Richard at the family reunion, and will miss him this Sunday. I pray that you have many wonderful memories to help get you through this difficult time. My condolences to you all.
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Ray and Jenny Plummer
September 18, 2018
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you all.
Ray and I enjoyed our little chats when we visited, and he was definitely a proud Navy Veteran..
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