Charles L. Markey

York - Charles L. Markey, 90, passed away March 6, 2007 at Manor Care Health Services Dallastown. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 9, 2007, 10 a.m., at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion 17356. A viewing will begin at 9 a.m. Friday. Burial will be at the New Fairview Brethren Church Cemetery. Mr. Markey was born January 4, 1917, in Spry, a son of the late Clarence A. and Emma J. (Ness) Markey. Mr. Markey was employed by the New York Wire Company as a machinist/ welder for 61 years before his retirement in 1997. From the time he was a young man Charles belonged to Rock Oak Hunting Camp in Centre County where he enjoyed both hunting and fishing. He also belonged to the Susquehanna Baseball League and the Spry Cornhuskers. He played baseball for a total of four teams. He is survived by one son, Michael D. Markey, of Red Lion, two daughters, Virginia L. Smith of Red Lion, and Sandy E. Golden of Coplay, PA, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 5 great great- grandchildren. Mr. Markey was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Steffee, a granddaughter, Michelle Getz, one brother, and two sisters, and a wife, Virginia I. (Hilt) Markey. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Heartland Hospice, 2600 Eastern Blvd., Suite 209, York, PA 17402 in lieu of flowers.