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Steven Unger Obituary

Steven Roy Unger, 48, died Monday, March 28, 2005, at the Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia (VanMetre) Unger. Steven was born Oct. 25, 1956, in Gettysburg, the son of Mae (Russell) Unger of Hanover and stepmother, Delores Unger of Orrtanna and the late Leroy Unger. Steven was employed at McClarin Plastics, Hanover, where he recently received an award for perfect attendance for the late five years He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a life member of the North American Hunting Club. He was also a member of the Hanover Home Association. In addition to his wife, mother and stepmother, Steven is survived by two sons, Roy L. Unger and Daniel L. Unger, both of Hanover; five brothers, Harold Unger, Thomas Unger and Terry Unger, all of Gettysburg, Raymond Unger of Carroll Valley and Stanley Unger of Thomasville; three sisters, Betty Unger of York, Linda Cool of Fairfield and Janet Wyman of Hanover. In addition to his father, Steven was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Unger. The funeral will be Friday, April 1, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Peters Funeral Home, 321 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, with Pastor Carleton Burrows officiating. Viewing will be 10 a.m. until the time of the service Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Gettysburg. For those desiring, contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be made to the Peters Funeral Home, Inc., 321 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA 17325.

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Published by Evening Sun from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2005.

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Tanya Highlands

April 8, 2005

Dan,

I am so sorry to hear about your father. You are in my thoughts, and prayers.

Virginia "Ginnie Mae" Cool

April 1, 2005

I wish I could have come home to help you through all of this. My heart broke the day I found out about my "Uncle Steve." All our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

curtis shifflett

April 1, 2005

I am truly sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many of us and will be kept alive in our hearts.

Bonnie Stiffler (Garrrett)

March 31, 2005

Thinking of you and the boys So sorry to hear of your loss

James & Dorothy Carson

March 30, 2005

Our prayers and sincere sympathy go out to the family and especially to Roy and Daniel and his mother Sissy.

lori harpine

March 30, 2005

we are so sorry for your loss

we are here if you need us

lori, ernie,and aaron

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