Elma "Reese" Conley

Elma "Reese" Conley

Elma "Reese" Conley, 84, of York, was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, from his residence. He was the husband of Melma (Shifflett) Conley with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.

He was born on July 18, 1924, in Stanardsville, Virginia, the son of the late Lona Frances (Morris) and John Ernest Conley.

Mr. Conley was employed as a general laborer for 7-UP Company, a feed mill, and Pfaltzgraff. He, also, fondly was known as the community landscaper for his neighborhood. He was a loving husband, dad, and pappy. He will be deeply missed.

Reese leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Melma Conley; four daughters, Lena Feltman and her husband, Arthur, of York, Tina Krout and her husband, Rick, of Dallastown, Frances "Fran" Diffenderfer and her husband, Gregory, of York, Angel M. Conley of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one son, Junior Reese Conley and his wife, Lauren, of York; one sister, Thelma Greiman of York and; two brothers, Reese Conley and Richard Conley, both of Stanardsville, Virginia; 17 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Lee Roy Conley; a daughter-in-law, Dixie Conley; grandson, Joshua Conley; and six siblings.

Family and friends attended a viewing from 4 until 6 p.m. Friday March 6, 2009, at the John H Danner Funeral Home, 822 E Market Street,York, Pennsylvania, with the service starting at 6 p.m.