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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]