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1934
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2020
Gary McCubbin Obituary
York - On Friday February 28, 2020, Gary "Poppi" Keith McCubbin, 85, passed away surrounded by his loved ones after losing his year long battle with lung and bone cancer.
A lifelong resident of York, PA, Gary was the child of Earl Stanley McCubbin and Treva Irene Lease who passed in 1994, 30 minutes apart. Gary attended York High School before earning a BS degree from Millersville University and a Master's degree in Education from Western Maryland. He went on to be a long time educator in York serving as teacher and eventually Assistant Principal at Central York School District. He was a Seaman in the US Navy 1954-1956 during the Korean War receiving National Defense and Good Conduct medals. Gary spent the past year in the loving care of his family in West Chester, PA.
Gary was preceded in death by his loving wife Gloria Jean McCubbin in Dec 2012. He is survived by an only child, David Earl McCubbin (Leise'Ann) and two beloved grandchildren, Annaleise May and Nathaniel Bryce; and a sole sister, Natalie "Annie" Fenwick (Nelson). Gary will be forever remembered by his many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A memorial service will be held Thursday March 12th, 2020 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church 947 N George St, York, PA at 11 AM. Receiving and luncheon will follow. Interment will be privately held at Mt. Rose Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Gary may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Jim Fahringer
March 12, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Gary was my principal my first year of teaching at North Hills Elementary School in 1969. He was always very supportive and helpful to me, a first year teacher, who didn't always know what I was doing. Later I had the opportunity to work with him when he was the supportive math teacher. Praying the family finds peace in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Keith A
March 7, 2020
He was a cool assistant principal when I went to central york MS. He will be missed.
Stephanie Shull
March 7, 2020
Me. McCubbin was always so nice & kind! He knew may of the students names-even those of us who werent in trouble! Loved when I ran into him later in life at WalMart - he always had positive things to say. Rest In Peace.
Kelly Odle
March 6, 2020
Had lots of fun when he came to market to our stand to get the special of the day. One day I noticed a pickle pin on his hat & he said he thought he had more & would bring us one next week. Well he didn't have anymore but he did bring us Heinz ketchup bottle pins (see photo) we both pinned it on our hats. RIP Gary you are missed!
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