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Gary Fahnestock Obituary

Gary R. Fahnestock, age 58, of Saucier died Thursday, September 10, 2009 in Jefferson, LA. He was born in Carlisle, PA and had been a resident of Saucier for two years having moved from Poplarville where he resided for five years. He was Baptist. He was a retired plumber and previously served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Fahnestock was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice Fahnestock; two brothers, James and Charles Fahnestock; and a granddaughter, Katlin Fahnestock.

He is survived by three daughters, Teresa Hankins of Carlisle, PA, Amy Anderson, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA; and Angela Fahnestock-Delius of Saucier; a son, Tim Fahnestock of Mechanicsburg, PA; four sisters, Evelyn Whitzel of Carlisle, PA, Nancy Larson of Newville, PA, Martha Fahnestock of Mechanicsburg, PA, Connie Moffitt of Raystown, PA; two brothers, Raymond Fahnestock of Gardners, PA and Ken Fahnestock of Newville, PA; and four grandchildren, Deven Robbins, Lathan Anderson, Madison Hankins, and Kay Fahnestock.

The funeral service will be Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport where friends may visit from 5:00 p.m. until the service. Interment will be in Springville Cemetery in Bolling Springs, PA with military honors.

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Published by The Sun Herald on Sep. 12, 2009.

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Frances Holliday

September 18, 2009

Angela, I just want to send my sympathy to you and your family, My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days to come. May God bless and be with you in this time of sorrow. If there is anything I can do just let me know.
GOD BLESS!


your friend , Frances

amy ANDERSON

September 15, 2009

i would like to thank everyone that has been there for my father thru his illness i truely thank each and everyone of you with all my heart and for those who have been there with my sister angela when times were hard thank you from the bottom of my heart she is truely a god send for this family and to her i will forever be greatful thanks again everyone may he live on in our hearts love the Anderson family amy scott and lathan

Carlo Regaliza

September 15, 2009

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Mr. Fahnestock's death. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. We are here to support you in your grieving process.
With sincere sympathy,
Biloxi VA, Hematology Staff

Angela Fahnestock

September 12, 2009

~I miss you so much already...I keep thinking that you will appear from around the corner somewhere or be sitting on the couch...I made a promise to you that I plan to keep...Even though you may be gone from this earth you will live everyday in my heart and will be with me everywhere I am for the rest of my life...I am to much like you to not have you in my soul...I love you so very much pop...You no longer suffer and I know you are in a better place...One day we will be together again and I look forward to it...Give Katlin big kisses and hugs from me~ I LOVE YOU~

Evelyn Whitzel

September 12, 2009

IN SIDE MY HEART
Right now your in a better place,and though we are apart. You are closer than you ever was you're there inside my heart.The joyful times we shared as children and adults I will not forget, I will just look inside my heart,and I will find them there.When that day arrives that we no longer are apart,I'll smile and hold you close to me. FOREVER IN MY HEART! I will miss you. Your sister EV

DOROTHY STAMP

September 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Teresa Hankins

September 12, 2009

Gary is my father. I am Teresa Hankins his oldest daughter. My father was the greatest man I will ever know!! He would help anyone in need. I remember him as a man who was always outside doing something. Wether he was building something or riding his lawn mower through the yard. He would always take the country back roads to get somewhere and us kids would think it took forever to get to our destination but that was dad. What I would give to do that again with him. I have many memories of him as a child and an adult. I had visited him in MS many times. It felt like a home away from home when I went there. He will be greatly missed by alot of people. May you rest in peace dad & I will always love you and not a day will go by that you aren't on my mind. I LOVE YOU!!!!

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

September 12, 2009

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

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