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C. Spencer
Rowley, 95, passed away on Friday, February 20th at the
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. He had been residing
at Pleasant View Retirement Community since August.
Spencer was
the husband of the late G. Barbara Gillies Rowley, who passed away
in 1999. Born in Wilton, NY, he was the son of the late John and
Jennie Adkins Rowley.
He had worked
in civil service from 1950 until his retirement in 1976. He
started his career in Schenectady, NY and then had worked in
logistics from 1967 to 1976 at the New Cumberland Army Depot in
New Cumberland, PA.
Spencer was a
member of Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church in El Cajon, CA,
where he served as an ordained deacon and elder.
He was a
member of the National Assn. of Retired Federal Employees, and had
served as it's chaplain for his local chapters.
Spencer was a
US Army veteran of World War II, serving as a Sgt. Major in the
Pacific Theater. He had served in the campaigns of Luzon, New
Guinea and the Southern Philippines.
He is survived
by his 2 daughters: Jennifer married to Gary Funck of East
Petersburg, PA and Susan A. Norris of San Diego, CA; 7
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; a nephew Jean F. Rowley
of Ithaca, NY and a niece Yvonne Woolley of Schuylerville, NY. He
was preceded in death by a brother G. Stuart Rowley.
Friends will
be received on Friday from 6-7PM at the Hoffer Auditorium at
Pleasant View Retirement Community, 544 N. Penryn Rd., Manheim,
PA, with the memorial service to follow at 7PM. Interment in
Woodlawn Cemetery in Newburgh, NY at the convenience of the
family. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his
memory to Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church, 455 Church Way, El
Cajon, CA 92020. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral
Home and Chapel, Lititz PA 560-5100. To send an online condolence,
please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com |
