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Thomas Gemmill Obituary
Stewartstown
Thomas H. Gemmill, 64, died April 9, 2016, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Rosanna H. Gemmill.
A viewing will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Centre Presbyterian Church, 83 New Park Road, New Park, PA. The Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, officiated by the Rev. James L. Biller. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Thomas was born December 14, 1951, in Baltimore, Md., a son of the late Thomas B. and Ruth Anna (Hess) Gemmill.
Thomas was a member of Centre Presbyterian Church, a former Deacon, current Church Elder and a member of the Harmony Sunday School Class. For the past 30 years, Thomas organized and ran their annual ham and oyster dinner. He was a graduate of Kennard Dale High School in 1969 and a 1973 graduate from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Husbandry. He was a lifelong farmer of his family's farm; Lime Spreading Business. During his lifetime, Thomas donated over 8 gallons of blood to benefit others in York County. He had a private pilot's license and enjoyed flying a Piper Cherokee. He also was a member of the Aircraft Owner's and Pilot's Assoc. (AOPA). His favorite pastime was to take friends and family out for trips in the plane. Thomas and Rosanna celebrated 41 years of marriage this March 27th.
Thomas is survived by daughter, Lanette D. Gemmill and her husband Brandon Judy of LItitz; son, Kyle T. Gemmill and his wife Jennifer of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren, Hudson and Eliza Walters of Lititz, and Wyatt and Levi Gemmill of San Antonio, Texas; two nephews, Jason and Justin Wolf; a sister, Connie Wolf and her husband Danny of Stewartstown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mason Dixon Community Service, 5 Pendyrus St., Suite W, Delta, PA 17314; or Centre Presbyterian Church, Board of Deacons, c/o Tim Schneider, 83 New Park Road, New Park, PA 17352.
J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, is assisting with the arrangements.
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Mike & Susan Miller
April 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff Hersey
April 13, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to the Gemmill family.
Jeff Peat
April 13, 2016
Tom was a good neighbor and friend. I will miss him.
April 13, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the entire family! Tom will be missed by all! Sue Meisenhelter
Joan Hastings-Walters
April 12, 2016
As time passes the pain you have today will pass but the wonderful memories you have will last forever.
Rick Comer
April 12, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to Rosanna and the Gemmill family. My remembrance of Tom began at Kennard Dale. May you rest in peace Tom.
Adrian Smith
April 12, 2016
To all the Gemmill family. Tom was a fellow aviator but much more, a friend. I am so sorry for your loss. May our God give you His peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding.
Kari Mcelwain
April 12, 2016
Rosanne and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.Hold each other tight because you will need each other.
Janet Harris Smith
April 12, 2016
Rosanna, Kyle and Lanette, There are no words to express my deep sorrow. Please know you are in my heartfelt prayers.
Pamela Pepper
April 12, 2016
Rosanna, Kyle and Lanette,
My thoughts and prayers are sent to your wonderful family during this time of loss and sadness.
God Bless to You,
Pam
David & Julie Van Arsdale
April 11, 2016
Rosanna,Kyle, and Lanette. Our prayers are being lifted up for you, that our dear Lord will hold you tight in His arms during this very sad time in your lives. May you find strength and healing through Him.
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