Gordon J. Musser

YORK- Gordon J. Musser, 89, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013. He was the husband of the late Helen E. (Stambaugh) Musser. They were married on June 14, 1947 and spent 63 years together. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Paradise Lutheran Church, 3241 Church Road, Thomasville, with his Pastor, The Reverend Timothy Seitz-Brown officiating. There will be a visitation from 10-11 AM prior to the service. Burial will be in Paradise Holtzschwamm Lutheran Church Cemetery. Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is charge of arragments. Born August 29, 1924 in Manchester, Gordon was a son of the late Christian B. and Annabelle (Doll) Musser. Mr. Musser was a member of Paradise Lutheran Church. He was employed by the Local 542 Union as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the Union for over 50 years. Gordon was a member of the Manchester Fire Company, and was involved with Pade Auto Auction for over 10 years. He also enjoyed his friends at Beshore & Koller Ford, traveling, gardening, working around the house and on the family farm. Mr. Musser is survived by two sons, Barry Musser and wife Sandy of Spring Grove, and Dale Musser and wife Barbara of York; brothers, Chris Musser of York, Paul Musser and wife Helen of Manchester, and Glen Musser and wife Barbara of Phoenixville; sisters, Martha Bentzel and husband George of Thomasville, and Mary Fetrow and husband Sonny of York; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Gordon was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Musser and his wife Isabelle. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Lutheran Church, 3241 Church Road, Thomasville, PA 17364.