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O. "Mike" Worthing, 89, died at Luther Acres on Sunday, August 9,
2009. Born in Johnstown, Pa, he was the son of the late Clyde A.
and Kate (Robson) Worthing. He was married to Norma (Bowman)
Worthing on Nov. 10, 1944 and had celebrated their 64th
anniversary in November 2008.
He graduated
from Saxton/ Liberty H.S. class of 1938, earned a B.A. from
Ursinus College in 1943, Bachelor of Divinity from Lancaster
Theological Seminary in 1945, and Master of Education from the
University of Pittsburgh in 1950.
He served
Evangelical and Reformed churches in Alexandria; Denmark Manor/
Harrison City; and Phoenixville, PA. He retired after 30 years
with American Book Co. (publishers of school textbooks) having
been in sales and management in PA, NJ, Calif, Colorado, Ariz, and
the state of Washington.
He worked with
Boy Scouts of PA and Calif and was involved in the first Lancaster
Boys Club on Pershing Ave. (1943-1944).
Surviving in
addition to his wife are a daughter Dr. Barbara Worthing Jones
married to Larry Jones of CA; a son Michael Worthing, husband of
Maxine of Ore, a grandson Avery Worthing Jones, husband of Jamie
of Calif, a sister in law Gloria Shultz of Lititz, and two nieces
and their families.
He was
preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Wertman and Ruby Koch.
Interment will
be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery at the convenience of the
family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Lukes UCC, 719
Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603. Arrangements by Charles F.
Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543. |
