James H. Olp Sr.

YORK James "Jim" Harrison Olp, Sr., 67, entered into God's eternal care on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at his home after a courageous six month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the loving husband of Frances (Gowland) LeGore Olp of York, with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage on May 18, 2008. Jim was born July 28, 1940, in Red Lion, the son of the late Charles Noah and Portia May (Conway) Olp. He graduated from Red Lion High School and was a member of Zion United Methodist Church at Freysville. Jim was involved in law enforcement throughout his life and served as a police officer in Dallastown, York Township, and Stewartstown. He also served as a deputy sheriff for York County and was an officer for the East Prospect Fish and Game. In addition, he was a bounty hunter and did work for the Secret Service. Jim retired from York County Prison as Captain after 20 years of service. Following retirement, he was employed with Dunbar Armored. Jim was an avid hunter who enjoyed camping and traveling. He also enjoyed woodworking, working with leather, and designing emu eggs. He was a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club and a member of the NRA. In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his son, Troy L. Olp of Hanover; stepdaughter, Wanda J. LeGore of York; sister, Judith Olp Durbin of Hemet, Calif.; uncle, Dr. Samuel Conway and his wife, Irene of Hanover; six grandchildren, Jessica Olp of Seven Valleys, Eric Olp of York, Joy Olp of York, Samantha Olp of Seven Valleys, Tara Olp of Hanover, and Brittany Olp of Hanover; a stepgrandson, Kenneth Weaver of Hanover; and his faithful companion, Cloud. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eric Olp, who died in December, 1968; and his great-grandson, Jeremy Olp. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church at Freysville, 2595 Freysville Road, Red Lion, with Pastor Lewis Crouse officiating. There will be a viewing on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York Township. Serving as pallbearers will be Judith Olp Durbin, Joy Olp, Monroe Laughman, Jeffrey McCarty, John Heaps, and Jason Arnold. Contributions in Jim's memory may be made to Zion United Methodist Church at Freysville, 2595 Freysville Road, Red Lion, PA 17356. The Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, 104 W. Main St., Dallastown, is assisting the family with arrangements.