Earl Brady Obituary
Earl was born in Hanover, PA on July 31, 1932 and was the son of the late Earl T. and Dorothy B. (Breighner) Brady. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for over 25 years and later worked for Utz Quality Foods for 15 years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Basilica in Hanover where he was an active volunteer in the parish and school and frequently volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Hanover.
In addition to his loving wife Dolores, Earl is survived by his daughter Jolene Lawrence; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Pauline French; and numerous nieces and nephews. Earl was preceded in death by his children Earl I. Brady, Jr., Jeffrey E. Brady, and Jill Pierce; three sisters; and eight brothers.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Earl's Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00AM at Sacred Heart Basilica, 30 Basilica Dr., Hanover, PA 17331 with Rev. Dwight D. Schlaline as celebrant. He will be laid to rest following the Mass at Conewago Chapel Cemetery in Hanover with military honors provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 501 Ridge Ave., McSherrystown, PA 17344 with prayers at 7:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Earl's memory may be made to Sacred Heart Basilica, 30 Basilica Dr., Hanover, PA 17331.
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Dale Jolley
February 22, 2025
Earl was one of the nicest persons I have ever met. I enjoyed talking and joking with him. Hope one day to see him again in Heaven.
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Richard Bolin
February 21, 2025
R. I. P. uncle Junie. You will be missed. We will also celebrate you going home to be with our Lord and savior. Your nephew, Rick Bolin.
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