1941
Elam
2016
Elam G. Oberholzer
March 23, 1941 — July 13, 2016
Elam G. Oberholzer
Elam G. Oberholzer, age 75, of North Carl Ave. Greencastle, PA died at 8:45 PM on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born March 23, 1941 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Elam H. and Anna (Hoffman) Oberholzer. He married his wife Bonnie L. (Myers) Oberholzer on February 14, 1960.
He worked for 14 years at Grove Worldwide in Shady Grove (now Manitowoc Co.) and retired after 15 years at JLG of McConnellsburg. Elam was a 1959 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High School.
He was a member of the Greencastle Sportsman Association and the Greencastle American Legion and a former member of the Greencastle Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing and watching sports, especially his granddaughter’s softball games.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Seana D. (Oberholzer) Jones and husband Patrick of Ashville, NC, one son, E. Scott Oberholzer and girlfriend Joanne Comero of Springfield, PA, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Elam’s Life will be held on Saturday July 23 at 6:00 PM at the Nelson Pavilion (one near bandshell) of the Jerome King Playground on North Carlisle St. Greencastle with Pastor David Biser officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in his memory to Heartland Hospice 417 Phoenix Dr. Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanfh.com. Arrangements are by the Harold M. Zimmerman And Son Funeral Home of Greencastle.
Elam G. Oberholzer, age 75, of North Carl Ave. Greencastle, PA died at 8:45 PM on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born March 23, 1941 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Elam H. and Anna (Hoffman) Oberholzer. He married his wife Bonnie L. (Myers) Oberholzer on February 14, 1960.
He worked for 14 years at Grove Worldwide in Shady Grove (now Manitowoc Co.) and retired after 15 years at JLG of McConnellsburg. Elam was a 1959 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High School.
He was a member of the Greencastle Sportsman Association and the Greencastle American Legion and a former member of the Greencastle Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing and watching sports, especially his granddaughter’s softball games.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Seana D. (Oberholzer) Jones and husband Patrick of Ashville, NC, one son, E. Scott Oberholzer and girlfriend Joanne Comero of Springfield, PA, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Elam’s Life will be held on Saturday July 23 at 6:00 PM at the Nelson Pavilion (one near bandshell) of the Jerome King Playground on North Carlisle St. Greencastle with Pastor David Biser officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in his memory to Heartland Hospice 417 Phoenix Dr. Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanfh.com. Arrangements are by the Harold M. Zimmerman And Son Funeral Home of Greencastle.
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