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     James Radford Cullison Sr. was buried at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1380 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^6,11 He was born on December 7, 1926 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania; His draft card has a birth date of Dec 6, 1926.^3,4,11,6 He married Pauline R. Shindledecker in 1944 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^5,6,12,13 James Radford Cullison Sr. died on August 19, 2016 at Fayetteville, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.^11,6 He James R. Cullison Sr., 89, of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at the Village of Laurel Run, Fayetteville. He was the husband of Pauline (Shindledecker) Cullison who died Dec. 11, 2009. He was born Dec. 7, 1926 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Alvin and Gertrude (Stewart) Cullison. Mr. Cullison was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy and was a maintenance supervisor at Gettysburg College. He was a member of the Gettysburg Eagles #1562. He is survived by his sons, James R. Cullison Jr. and wife Marina of Gettysburg, Daniel Cullison and wife Nanette of Etters, Ronald Cullison of Gettysburg, and Timothy Cullison of Gettysburg; sister Ann Clingan of McSherrystown; sister-in-law Barbara Weigand of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Kyle, Alexander, Sydney, Jordan, Lauren, Morgan and Brett; and great-grandchildren, Xavier, Violet and Ezekiel. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends and share memories on Thursday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a private funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at the Peters Funeral Home, 321 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Gettysburg. on August 23, 2016.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 163-24-7951.³ Joseph Sterling Cullison was buried at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, 298 North 5th Street, Conewago, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^6,5 He was born on November 8, 1929 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5,6,10,11 He married Rita Marie Flanigan on November 13, 1948 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 Joseph Sterling Cullison died on November 22, 1995 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, at age 66.^3,5,6,11,10 He Joseph S. Cullison, 66, of N. Main St., Spring City, Pa. died Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Town Manor West Convalescent Home in Norristown. Born Nov. 8, 1929, in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Alvin and Mary Gertrude (Stewart) Cullison. He was the husband of Rita (Flanigan) Cullison. He was associated with Lloyd F. Kershner Building Contractor's in Norristown for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children; Helen P. Cullison of North Wales, Pa. and Joseph E. Cullison of Hanover; three grandchildren; three brothers: Elwood Cullison of West Springfield, Mass; William Cullison of Greencastle, and James R. Cullison of Gettysburg; three sisters: Helen Swope of Gettysburg, Ann Clingan of McSherrystown, and Susan Thompson of Gettysburg, and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment was held at Annunciation Cemetery in McSherrystown with Msgr. Vincent J. Topper officiating. on November 25, 1995.⁵

     Susan Marie Cullison Susan M. Thompson, of Gettysburg, entered into Heavenly rest February 14. She was a daughter of the late Alvin and Mary Gertrude Stewart Cullison. Mrs. Thompson was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Gettysburg; the Gettysburg Eagles Auxiliary; and a life member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal. She had been employed by Bloser Baby Shoe Company, Gettysburg and J & L Fashions, Gettysburg. She was the wife of Ralph V. Thompson and surviving, in addition to him, are two daughters, Lori A. Thompson of Odenton, MD and Jill M. Kinser of Orrtanna; four grandchildren; one brother, J. Radford Cullison of Gettysburg; and one sister, Ann L. Clingan of McSherrystown.⁷ She was buried at Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 163-30-6149.⁵ Her married name was Thompson.⁷ She married Ralph V. Thompson.^7,4 Susan Marie Cullison was born on December 8, 1937 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^8,5 She died on February 14, 2005 at Pennsylvania at age 67.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 190-12-2737.² Mary Catherine Hardman was buried at Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 She was born on March 18, 1915 at Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., Maryland.^2,5 As of February 1, 1936,her married name was Cullison.¹ She married Quay Vincent Cullison, son of Alvin Ellsworth Cullison and Mary Gertrude Madden/Stewart, on February 1, 1936 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.¹ Mary Catherine Hardman died on January 6, 1996 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.⁴ She Mary Catherine Cullison, 80, of 1630 Richardson Drive, Chambersburg died Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was a housekeeper for Holiday Inn and was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Catherine McKenrick of Fayetteville, three sisters, Bernadette Luckenbaugh, Rose McFerren, and Theresa Stevens, all of Gettysburg, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at St. Francis Xavier Church, Gettysburg with Father Ceasar A Belchez officiating. Interment will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. on January 10, 1996.⁴

     Richard Stanley Cullison was buried at Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was born on December 13, 1931 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He died on June 22, 1935 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, at age 3.^1,2 He Richard Stanley Cullison, 3, died at the Warner Hospital, Saturday evening, after he suffered fatal injuries when he was knocked down by an automobile in front of his home on South Washington St., Saturday morning. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cullison of Gettysburg, and is survived by his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Quay V. Cullison; Elwood A. Cullison; Helen M. Cullison; William H. Cullison; Radford J. Cullison; Joseph S. Cullison; and Ann Louise Cullison, all at home. Funeral services Tuesday, with the Rev. Fr. Mark E. Stock officiating. Interment in the Catholic Cemetery. on June 24, 1935.²

     His Social Security Number was 176-07-9721.³ Howard Franklin Swope was buried at Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery, 1535 Hunterstown-Hampton Road, Straban, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mary Helen Cullison, daughter of Alvin Ellsworth Cullison and Mary Gertrude Madden/Stewart.^2,4 Howard Franklin Swope was born on March 25, 1917 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^5,3 He Howard F. Swope, 62 of Fourth St.,Gettysburg, died this morning at the Golden Age Convalescent Home, Hanover. He was born in Gettysburg, son of the late Curtis and Sarah (Wampler) Swope. He was a member of the Pines Lutheran Church, New Chester. Mr. Swope had been a barber in Gettysburg for 40 years. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and was awared the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Gettysburg; the V.F.W. Post 15, Gettysburg; the Albert J. Lentz Post 202 American Legion in Gettysburg; The Gettysburg Moose Lodge; the Fairfield AmVets; a social member of the Catholic War Veterans of Bonnieville and the Last Man's Club of World War II. Surviving are: wife, the former Mary Helen Cullison; sister: Mrs. Mary McCleaf of Gettysburg, brothers: Charles Swope Sr. of Biglerville; Roy Swope of Gettysburg and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services held at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg, with Rev. Kenneth D. James officiating. Interment will be in the Pines Cemetery, New Chester. on May 30, 1979.² He died on May 30, 1979 at Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.^2,5

     James Clementine "Clem" Clingan was buried at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, 298 North 5th Street, Conewago, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^7,2,5,6 His Social Security Number was 187-16-4869.⁸ He was born on April 9, 1926 at McSherrystown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^{1,2,3,8,7,4,5,6} He married Anna Louise Cullison, daughter of Alvin Ellsworth Cullison and Mary Gertrude Madden/Stewart, circa 1953.⁶ James Clementine "Clem" Clingan died on January 14, 2003 at Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 76.^2,8,7,5,6 He James C. "Clem" Clingan, 76, of McSherrystown, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Ann L. (Cullison) Clingan for 50 years. Born April 9, 1926, in McSherrystown, he was the son of the late James H. and M. Amelia (Cramer) Clingan. He served in the Navy during World War II and later retired from the Hanover Wire Cloth. He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in McSherrystown; the New Oxford Social Club; the Gettysburg Eagles; the Hanover Veterans of Foreign War; the Catholic War Veterans of Bonneauville; the McSherrystown Home Association; and the Irishtown Fire Co. Surviving also are a daughter, Diane M. Clingan of McSherrystown; two sons, Stewart J. Clingan of Glen Burnie, Md., and Steven E. Clingan of McSherrystown; seven grandchildren; one brother, Raymond "Woody" Clingan of McSherrystown; and a sister, Christine Mecke of McSherrystown. He was preceded in death by a son, David P. Clingan, and a sister, Marion Hawbaker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church, 26 North Third St., McSherrystown. The Rev. Lawrence W. Sherdel will officiate. Burial will be in Annunciation Cemetery, McSherrystown, with full military honors provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Council. F on January 16, 2003.⁶

     Ralph V. Thompson Ralph V. "Frosty" Thompson, of Biglerville, departed this life on the morning of June 3, 2013, in Gettysburg. Born August 6, 1935, in Adams County, he was the son of the late Carl and Mildred (Gripenburg) Thompson. He was the husband of the late Susan M. (Cullison) Thompson who died February 14, 2005. Mr. Thompson was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Gettysburg. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He worked as a supervisor for Dolly Madison Industries before he went out on his own to be a mechanic for over 25 years, after his retirement he worked at Jane's Market in Biglerville. Frosty was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Gettysburg and the Biglerville American Legion. He loved animals and enjoyed cookouts in the summer time. He is survived by his two daughters, Lori A. Thompson, of Ocean City, MD, Jill M. Kinser-Barnhart, of Orrtanna; five grandchildren, Ashley Kinser, Taylor Kinser, Brittney Thompson, Erin Barnhart, Gabriella Thompson; brother, Clair Thompson, of Gettysburg; sister, Virginia Baker, of Georgetown, DE; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., June 7, 2013, Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Gettysburg, with Fr. Bernardo Pistone Celebrant. Burial with full military honors being presented by the Adams County Allied Veterans will be in St. Francis Cemetery.³ He was buried at Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Susan Marie Cullison, daughter of Alvin Ellsworth Cullison and Mary Gertrude Madden/Stewart.^1,3 Ralph V. Thompson was born on August 6, 1935.² He died on June 3, 2013 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.^2,3

     Marian Alma Briggs was buried at Paucatuck Cemetery, 285 Sibley Avenue, West Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.^1,3 She was born in 1925 at West Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.³ As of September 4, 1944,her married name was Cullison.² She married Elwood Francis Cullison, son of Alvin Ellsworth Cullison and Mary Gertrude Madden/Stewart, on September 4, 1944 at West Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.^1,4,2,5,3 Marian Alma Briggs died in November, 2013 at Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida.³ She WEST SPRINGFIELD - Marian (Briggs) Cullison died at the home of her daughter-in-law in Port Richey, FL. Marian was born and has lived in West Springfield all her life. She was the daughter of Whiting and Katherine (Clark) Briggs. She was a 1943 graduate of the West Springfield High School and worked at American Telephone and Neisner's Department Store in Springfield before retiring as the Laundry Supervisor with the Riverdale Gardens Nursing Home. She was a communicant of the former Immaculate Conception Church where she was a Lector, Sacristan and Eucharistic Minister. Her husband Elwood Cullison died in 2000 and her sons Mark died in 1996 and Gerald died in 2010. She leaves a daughter Jo Anne Manley and her husband James; her sons Kevin and David and his wife Ann Marie; her adopted daughter Dona Lacas and her family; her daughter-in-law Deborah Cullison; a brother Roger Briggs and his wife Joan; fifteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Marian's funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial in Paucatuck Cemetery. on November 22, 2013.³

     His Social Security Number was 026-48-8868.⁵ Mark Stuart Cullison was buried at Paucatuck Cemetery, 285 Sibley Avenue, West Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.¹ He was born on November 10, 1960 at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.^3,4,5 He died on September 21, 1996 at Amherst, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, at age 35.^3,4,5 He Mark S. Cullison, 35, of 33 Kellogg Ave. died Saturday at home. He was a waiter and gourmet cook for D.J.'s Carousel in Denver, Colo. He also had been a waiter at Johann's Restaurant in Springfield, the Sweet Cafe in Holyoke and Sweet Goodies in Wilbraham. He also had been in the catering business. Born in Springfield, he attended West Springfield High School and Holyoke Community College. He lived in Colorado, prior moving here five years ago. He leaves his parents, Elwood F. and Marian (Briggs) Cullison of West Springfield; three brothers, Gerald F. of Cary, N.C., Kevin R. of Westfield and David J. of Enfield, Conn; a sister, JoAnne Manley of Westfield; 13 nephews and nieces; two grand-nephews and nieces; and several close friends. on September 23, 1996.³

     His Social Security Number was 026-34-5092.⁶ Gerald Francis "Jerry" Cullison was buried at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.^3,1,7 He was born on September 17, 1947 at Massachusetts.^1,6,7 He married Deborah Rossi circa 1974.³ Gerald Francis "Jerry" Cullison died on July 7, 2010 at Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 62.^1,3,7,6 He PORT RICHEY - Gerald "Jerry" Cullison, 62, of Port Richey, FL, passed away July 7, 2010. He worked as a Garment Cutter in Mass, North Carolina and Florida before retiring. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion of Port Richey, FL. He leaves his wife of 36 years Deborah (Rossi) Cullison; His mom Marian Cullison, of Port Richey, FL; His brother Kevin Cullison of Port Richey, FL and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his dad Elwood Cullison and his brother Mark Cullison. Services will be held on Thursday, July 22, at 3:00 p.m. at The Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam, MA. on July 21, 2010.³

     Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Cullison was buried at Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on December 6, 1923 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.³ She died on August 6, 1928 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, at age 4.¹ She Betty Jane Cullison, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cullison, Washington St., Gettysburg, who died from severe burns on Monday, at the Warner Hospital, where she had been a patient for a week. Services were held at St. Francis Xavier Church, with the Rev. Father Mark E. Stock, officiating. Interment was made in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. on August 9, 1928.¹

     Joseph Edward Cullison was buried at Saint Patricks Cemetery, 152 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Susan Davis.² Joseph Edward Cullison was born on October 28, 1950 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He died on August 15, 2018 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 67.² He Joseph Edward Cullison, 67, of Carlisle, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Carlisle Regional Hospital. Born October 28, 1950, in Norristown, PA, he was son of the late Joseph Sterling Cullison and Rita Marie Flanigan Cullison. Joe was employed in construction as a superintendent for most of his life. His last place of employment was ECI Construction of Dillsburg, PA. Joe's interests included the Civil War, woodworking, and traveling with his wife, Susan. Joe will be especially missed for his sense of humor and his love of his family and his pets. Surviving are his wife and best friend, Susan Davis; his sister, Rita Cullison of Audubon, PA; 3 children, Christina Funkhouser and husband Troy of Hanover, Joseph T. and companion Patty Myers of East Berlin, and Edward and wife Melissa of Baltimore, MD. Joe also left behind 3 grandchildren: granddaughters, Kylie and Teagan Funkhouser, grandson, Dayne Cullison, and grandson on the way, Andrew Cullison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Patrick Church, 152 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 11 a.m., with a visitation from 10-11 a.m. Refreshments will be served at Second Presbyterian Church, 528 Garland Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 immediately following the Mass. Several members of their congregation expressed their fondness of Joe as he has previously assisted in building an addition to their church. Interment will be private. on August 23, 2018.²