Ruth — Clair George Westhafer. Clair (son of William Bosley Westhafer and Sarah E Eberly) was born 17 Oct 1900, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 4 Oct 1996, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Vance — Betty L.. Betty was born 6 Feb 1926, Richfield, Juniata, Pennsylvania, USA; died 27 Jul 2001, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Vance — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Vance married R.V. Forbes [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Pearl Viola (Westhafer) Walters, age 94, of Carlisle, and formerly of Oberlin Gardens, Steelton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2017, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Pearl was born on Thursday, May 31, 1923 in Silver Spring Township to the late Clair George Westhafer and Ruth Edna (McCartney) Westhafer. Pearl was the widow of Lester G. Walters, whom she married on July 8, 1944, and who died on November 28, 1991. In addition to her parents and husband, Pearl is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Joseph C. Chambers, Jr.; and her two brothers: Vance Westhafer and Elwood Westhafer.

Pearl’s survivors include her six children: Terry L. Walters and his wife, Carol, of Duncannon, Donald E. Walters and his wife, Cheryl, of New Cumberland, Jack L. Walters and his wife, Jan, of Mechanicsburg, Jeffrey A. Walters of Camp Hill, Linda S. (Walters) Chambers of Lewisberry, Diane L. (Walters) Granoff and her husband, Steve, of Camp Hill; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; her brother, Clair Westhafer, Jr. of Mechanicsburg; and her sister, Pauline Sipe and her husband, Richard, of Carlisle.

Pearl enjoyed cooking, sewing, making crafts, gardening, and decorating. She really had a love of adorning all that she could with her holiday decorations for all seasons. Pearl was an old fashioned woman who looked forward to dressing up every Saturday and doing various things with her family. She also loved to shop and would always say, “I love to go through the stores”. Pearl was a true animal lover, especially of dogs. She cherished all of her dogs, but held a special place in her heart for her Maltese, Rooster.

Pearl treasured the time she spent with her daughters, Diane and Linda. The three women always took an annual mother-daughter trip to Ocean City, New Jersey. Pearl loved the beach, which she always referred to as the seashore, and she looked forward to traveling with her girls each year. She was a devoted mother who treasured her family. Pearl sacrificed very much for her children. Pearl was strong-willed and never gave up.

All are welcome to join Pearl’s family at her viewing on Thursday, September 21, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Myers - Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; with Reverend Nancy R. Easton. Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisburg will be private.

Diane and Linda would like to thank the staff at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home from the bottom of their hearts for all the love and care that they provided to their mother.

Contributions in celebration of Pearl’s life can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110, www. Alz.org/pa/.

Pearl’s family has entrusted her care to Myers – Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Pearl’s full obituary, view her portrait, and sign her official guest book at Buhrig.com.

Pearl — Lester George Walters. Lester was born 31 May 1920, Hummelstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 Nov 1991; was buried , Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. [Group Sheet]

P.M. — R. Sipe. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Elwood Russell “Pappy” Westhafer, 83, of Silver Spring Twp., Carlisle, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was a Heavy Construction Foreman for Rogele, Inc. He, along with his wife had a passion for horse racing and bus tours, but his greatest passion was for his family whom he dearly loved, and who dearly loved him. He was always there to listen and would lend a hand to anyone in need of help.
Elwood was born at home in Silver Spring Twp. to the late Clair and Ruth (McCartney) Westhafer, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Vance and a grandson.
He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years Joyce A. “Bonnie” (Vogelsong) Westhafer; his children, Steven E. Westhafer of Mechanicsburg, Kathy A. Westhafer of Boiling Springs, Debra J. McCorkel of Mechanicsburg, Rodney R. Westhafer of Mechanicsburg, Lois A. Arnold of Carlisle and Darlene K. Westhafer of Plainfield; two sisters, Pauline Sipe of Carlisle and Pearl Walters of Carlisle; a brother Clair Westhafer, Jr. of Mechanicsburg; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, March 7, 2014 in Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland. Viewing will be from 6-8 pm Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Trindle Springs Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To send messages of condolence to the Westhafer family or for driving directions, please visit www.Parthemore.com.

Elwood — Joyce A. "Bonnie" Vogelsong. [Group Sheet]

M.A. — L.R. Frazee. [Group Sheet]

Terry — Carol. [Group Sheet]

Donald — Cheryl. [Group Sheet]

Jack — Jan. [Group Sheet]

Diane — Steve Granoff. [Group Sheet]

Linda — Joseph C. Chambers, Jr.. Joseph was born 13 Dec 1955; died 5 Feb 2014. [Group Sheet]