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Roger Dinsmore Obituary
Ft. Loudon - Roger Gary Dinsmore, 72, Ft. Loudon, PA died November 25, 2019 in the Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA.
Born March 28, 1947 in Hagerstown, MD, he was a son of the late Walter P. and Heverline Bard Dinsmore.
He was a 1965 graduate of James Buchanan High School, Mercersburg, PA, and attended Hagerstown Junior College for one year.
Gary owned and operated Milky Way Restaurant, Ft. Loudon for 52 years. He served on the Fannett-Metal School Board for 29 years. He had enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, bowling, taking trips, and spending time with his family and pet dog. Member and trustee of Carrick United Methodist Church, Ft. Loudon.
Surviving family include his wife, Sandra D. (Carlin) Dinsmore, whom he married Dec. 16, 1967. Daughter, Mindy Y. (Shawn) Hill and son, Gary G. Dinsmore, both of Ft. Loudon. Four grandchildren, Michael Tanner (Mariah) Hill, Kayla R. Dinsmore, Grayson M. (Annie) Dinsmore and Adelyn Dinsmore, a great grandchild, Gabriella Dinsmore, and a brother, Billy (Florence) Dinsmore, Ft. Loudon.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday December 3, 2019 at Carrick United Methodist Church, Ft. Loudon, with Reverend Phillip Foster officiating.
There will be no viewing. The family requests the omission of flowers. Contributions may be made to Carrick United Methodist Church Building Fund, 7003 Path Valley Road, Ft. Loudon, PA 17224.
Arrangements by Lininger-Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg.
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December 5, 2019
I have very fond memories working with Gary and Sandy. Sending love and strength to the entire family, that is everyone that are bearing his loss.
Amanda Andrews Lippy
Rick Pittman
November 29, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Gary is now in the care of God. He will always be remembered for the legacy he has left behind. May the Lord bless you, keep you, and give you peace.
Deborah Shstzer
November 28, 2019
I am sending my heartfelt sympathy to this wonderful family. You can be so proud of all the things that Gary did for the community. What a wonderful person. Gary will be greatly missed by family friends and the community.
Greg Witkamp
November 28, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nikki Angle
November 28, 2019
Gary gave me my first job and I have a lot of fond memories and friends because of it. Very sad to hear the news. Sending heartfelt condolences to Sandy and the kids.
Gress Family
November 27, 2019
Our Condolences to the family
Sue Petroski
November 27, 2019
I was so to hear of Gary's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Sandy and the family as they face this sad time. He will be missed by many.
Paula Clevenger
November 27, 2019
May God's peace be with your family in this time of loss.
Melinda Campbell
November 27, 2019
I remember Mr. Dinsmore working in his restaurant always friendly helpful n had a smile prayers for his family RIP Mr. Dinsmore
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