Philip R. Stough

RED LION Philip R. Stough, 75, died Sunday, February 3, 2008, at 6:50 p.m. at his home. He was the husband of Virginia A. (Klepper) Stough and the late Marguerite E. Stough. Philip and Virginia observed their 14th wedding anniversary on July 31, 2007. He was born February 1, 1933, in York, son of the late Martin Luther and Mary (Rinehart) Stough. Philip retired as a machinist from Dentsply, International. After graduating from William Penn Senior High School in 1952, he was employed at the former Naval Ordnance Plant until he joined the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Stough was a very active member of North Hills Bible Church where he participated in the TAP Ministry and the Summer Street Meetings. He was active in the Bible Study at Equine Meadows. He was a member of the William Penn Championship basketball team in 1952 and was in the 25 Year Club at Dentsply, International. In addition to his wife he is survived by three children, Kathleen G. Bennett and William D., both of Orem, Utah and Michael P., serving with the U.S. Air Force in Norway; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert R. Stough of York; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, M. Josephine Frank. Funeral service will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the North Hills Bible Church, 1951 N. Hills Road, York, with Pastor David Moss officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery with military honors by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. A viewing will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to VNA/Hospice of York, 218 E. Market St., York, PA 17401; or American Cancer Society 924-N Colonial Ave York, PA 17403; or North Hills Bible Church, 1951 North Hills Road, York, PA 17406. Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, PA 17403. www.etzweiler.com