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TAPS
IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN SOLDIER
by Isaac Epps
The ones who went
Were truly sent
To do a Noble Deed;
When evil showed
They took the load
In Justice, they believed.
They heard the call
And gave their All
And some did not not come back.
They knew the the chance
But took the stance
When Liberty was attacked.
It Speaks of Duty, Faith; and Love;
It speaks of a respect
for Country; For Others,
For the Right of Man;
To forget would be neglect.
On this Their Day
We stop to pray
Their Memory shall live;
The sacrifice they made was Life.
What more can someone Give?
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Dr. John Magill
466 HQ
Life Member of the 17th Airborne Division Association
John Foster Magill Jr., 90, of Millerstown, went to be with the lord Thursday, October 31, 2013 at his home. He was a 1948 graduate of Bloomsburg State College, and received his Master's, then PHD from Penn State University. A WWII Purple Heart veteran, he served three years in the United States Parachute Troops. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Varsity. He was awarded the Bronze Arrowhead and Presidential Unit Citation. He was employed as a teacher, coach and superintendent of schools at Blain Union, Black Creek Township, Fleetwood, and Bloomsburg School District. He served as Dean of Education at Girard College in Philadelphia. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, the 17th Airborne Division Association, the Disabled America Veterans' Chapter 49, and was a lifelong member of the Order of Purple Heart. He received the Chapel of Four Chaplains Award in 2002. He was also a member of the Pfoutz Valley United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late John F. Magill Sr. and Anna Susan (Wolfe) Magill. Also preceded in death are brothers Robert and Andrew Dunbar, sister Anna Susan Elwood and daughter Anna Susan Reynolds. Surviving are wife of 68 years, Anna Margaret Martini Magill of Millerstown, sons John and Thomas Magill, both of Millerstown, daughters Kathryn Magill of Millerstown, and Rebecca Sturner of Trappe, PA. He was the proud grandfather to Jonette Zeigler and Steven Magill, Susan and Daniel Reynolds, Michael and Tec Magill and Mandey Ryan, Kate Robinson and David Magill, Jennifer and Steven Hellmann. He was the proud great grandfather to Daniel, Jonathan, Azlyn, Tyler, Aidan, Owen, Aaron, and Deacon. He had many loving nieces and nephews. Services with full military honors will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family requests donations be made to DAV Chapter 49 P.O. Box 490 New Bloomfield PA 17068.
Family of Dr. John Magill
PO Box 382
Millerstown, Pa. 17062
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Tony Marincola
194th Glider Infantry Regiment, Co. B
Life Member of the 17th Airborne Division Association
Anthony Marincola passed away on November 8th, 2013, surrounded by family, at the age of 96.
Anthony Marincola was born April 21st, 1917, to Nicolas and Asunta Marincola, in Watertown, New York. He grew up during The Great Depression. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1935.
In June of 1940, he married Genevieve Gingo, of Niagra Falls, New York. Tony enlisted in the United States Army during World War II. There he served as a Paratrooper in the 17th and 82nd Airborne Divisions. He fought in the infamous Battle of the Bulge,where he was wounded by shrapnel on January 19th, 1945, which earned him the prestigious Purple Heart Medal. He was discharged from the Army in February, 1946.
He and his wife Genevieve welcomed their first daugher, Suzanne, in November of 1946. Nearly 13 years later, they were joined by their second child, another girl, Donna, in June of 1959.
Job opportunities would lead the family to California in late 1959. After living in several locations in Southern California, they settled into their home in what is now Canyon Country in 1965. There, Tony worked as a manager in retail for TG&Y, Pic-n-Save, and JJ Newberrys. He also ran the Tool Crib at Magic Mountain for several years prior to his retirement, in 1984.
Tony was a past Governor of the Mint Canyon Moose Lodge, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Mayor of Canyon Country in 1971. Tony was a member of the Veteran's Memorial Wall Committee, located at Eternal Valley. He also served as President of the 17th Airborne Association from 1961-1962.
Tony spent his retirement years enjoying his computers, Dodger games, and attending local events honoring military personnel and their families.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Genevieve, in August of this year. Tony is survived by his daughters, Suzanne (Jim) Ward and Donna (Allan) Deans; 2 granddaughters, Terri Shelden and Lauren (Marc) Donatz; 2 grandsons, Gary Scott and Bradley Bergman; and 2 great grandsons, R.J. and Joshua Shelden.
A visitation will take place at Eternal Valley Memorial Park on Friday November 15th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00. Funeral services will be at St. Clare's Catholic Parish in Canyon Country on Saturday, November 16th at 1:00 p.m. Interment and Military Salute will be at Eternal Valley following the services.
Tony will be missed by his many friends and admirers, and by his family who are so very proud of their personal hero.
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Scion Robert Blethrow sent this photo of the cemetery where Tony Marincola was buried. We thank Robert for representing the Scions at Tony's funeral.
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Edward J. Shartle
193rd Glider Infantry Reg. Co E&F
194th Glider Infantry Reg. Co K
Life Member of the 17th Airborne Division Association
Edward J. Shartle died on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown. He was 88.
Born in Steelton, PA, the son of the late Abe and Mary, Mr. Shartle was an original Fairless Hills homeowner and a founding member of Saint Frances Cabrini Parish.
He worked as a Chemical Analyst at Bethlehem Steel for 10 years and moved to the local area and worked at US Steel Fairless Works for 30 years. After retiring from the Steel Mill, Mr. Shartle became an X-ray Courier for Lower Bucks Hospital, which he truly enjoyed doing until his early 80's.
Mr. Shartle was a US Army PFC Paratrooper of Company K, 194th Glider Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, and was very proud to have served his country during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the American Legion Post #834 in Fallsington, VFW John Billington Post #6495 in Levittown and the Knights of Columbus, Saint Joseph the Worker Council #4215 in Levittown.
His family was his hobby and he also enjoyed golf and trips to the casinos.
Beloved husband of 65 years to Virginia (Nissley), Mr. Shartle was the loving father of Patricia A. Harris (Thomas) and Cindy S. Huf (Bill). He will also be sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews to whom he was very close.
Mr. Shartle was predeceased by his daughter Nancy Louise Shartle and his three brothers, Frank, Charles and William.
Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown. Friends may also call again on Tuesday, from 8:30 until 9:30 am at Saint Frances Cabrini Church, 325 South Oxford Valley Road, Fairless Hills, where his funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:30 am. Rite of Committal will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery.
In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the above church or to the charity of the donor's choice.
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The photo above, provided by Diane Clark showing Edward Shartle after the Varsity Jump. Bottom row at the right
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Clara L (Lindenmuth) Gray
Gold Star Sister of Burton Lindenmuth (194C)
Burton was killed in glider crash in England.
Clara L. "Lou" (Lindenmuth) Gray, 80 years young, entered into rest on Saturday December 3, 2011, at 1:30 a.m. at her daughter's residence. She was the wife of Thomas E. Gray, who entered into rest on August 8, 1986. Born in Knapps Creek, N.Y., on July 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Earl I. and Clara G. ( Perrin) Lindenmuth. She worked in the Pennsylvania State Department of Revenue retiring on September 27, 1991 after 38 years of service. She was raised in upper Pa., and graduated from Mechanicsburg High School. Clara traveled around the world after graduation with her first husband, William Grogan, through the military before settling in Lower Paxton Twp with her second husband, Thomas Gray. She was very active with the 17th Airborne Division Association. Clara helped in obtaining recognition by our government, and military honors for the men who served in the glider division and lost their lives in the line of duty while serving in England. Clara is survived by three sons, Ron Gray and wife, Tooter of Halifax, Michael Grogan and wife, Sue of Duncannon, and Buddy Grogan of Los Angeles, Calif.; one daughter, Kathy Grogan and husband, Randy Carbaugh of Red Lion; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kyara Grogan Carbaugh, who entered into rest on May 25, 2000; and three brothers, Everette, Perrin and Burton Lindenmuth. There will be a viewing Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. The service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Chester E. Carbaugh, United Church of Christ pastor, officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Harrisburg. In lieu of flowers, Clara asks you to remember the veterans who gave us our freedom and offer contributions to York County Veterans Honor Guard - c/o John M. Vecero, Jr., 670 Hammond Road, York, PA 17406. To Clara her family came first. She loved traveling across country with her husband "Tommy", family reunions, grandchildren activities and assisting her niece Susie Condotta in tracing the Lindenmuth Family tree. She will be missed tremendously by all, along with her lengthy conversations and her thirst for travel. www.BurgFuneralHome.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/york/obituary.aspx?n=Clara-Gray&pid=154929180#sthash.OSYJ4CCn.dpuf
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