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Marion M. “Gus” Towner, 98

December 09, 2015

Marion M. “Gus” Towner, 98, died peacefully December 9, 2015 at St. Anne’s Retirement Home. Born in Perryman, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph Bonn and Henrietta Malcolm. Gus was the loving husband of Marie (Miller) Towner who died in 2003. He and Marie were longtime residents of Millersville.
Gus graduated from Washington College, Charlestown, MD with a Bachelor of Science degree. He proudly served in the Army Air Corp, during World War II, as an airplane maintenance technician and crew chief. Following his honorable discharge, Gus went to work for PP&L Electric where he retired as a shift foreman.
Gus was a member of the former First United Methodist Church of Millersville. He loved to garden and belonged to the Men’s Gardening Club of Lancaster, earning the title, “Gardner of the Year” in 1984. A 32nd Degree Mason, Gus belonged to the Charles M. Howell Lodge No. 496, Millersville, for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Millersville Senior Citizens Club.
Gus is survived by his only daughter, Lois White, wife of M. Donald, of Elizabethtown. He is also survived by two granddaughters: Julienne Redmond, wife of Andrew, of Charlestown, MA and Lauren Hale, wife of David, of Colorado Springs, CO.
Funeral Services for Gus will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551. Family and friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

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December 13, 2015

We offer our sympathy upon your fathers death. Gus was a kind man who loved his family.
Jim & Bonnie Jolly

December 13, 2015

My thoughts are with you at this time during the loss of your dad. I will always remember he was the only Dad that played kickball with us which helped keep the game clean. I always enjoyed the swing he made on your tree. He also made the only table which was the only furniture for my playhouse (previous chicken coop). You lost a great Dad, just wanted to let you know that those good memories dont fade. Maxine (Petrisek) Walton, Willow Street.

December 13, 2015

We at the Millersville Senior Center remember Gus as a vibrant and active member. He arrived ready to go and got right down to the business of setting up our common room for the day. He was committed to doing his part no matter what. For those he played cards with, he was a formidable pinochle opponent. For those of us who had the opportunity to spend a few hours with Gus several days a week, we were inspired by his spirit. Thanks Gus for all you shared with us about your life and service to our country. You have been missed and won’t be forgotten. We send our condolences.
Members of the Millersville Senior Center-Valerie Dunn Center Manager

Visitation: Monday, December 14, 2015; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 441 North George Street; Millersville, PA 17551
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Services: Monday, December 14, 2015; 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 441 North George Street; Millersville, PA 17551
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