Teddy R. Talhelm

Teddy R. Talhelm, 86, a resident of Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg, and formerly of 11760 Carol Ave., and 104 E. Baltimore St., both of Greencastle, died at 8:36 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, in the nursing home. He had been in failing health for the past year and critically ill for the past two months.

Born January 19, 1921 near Fairview, Md., he was the son of the late Hoover and Mary (Dagenhart) Talhelm. He lived his early life near Wilson, Md., prior to moving to Pennsylvania at the age of 4.

Mr. Talhem attended Brown's Mill School in Kauffman Station.

He served with the United States Army during World War II from 1944-1946 in the Pacific Theater.

He and his wife, the late Gladys (Marlin) Talhelm, were married Nov. 19, 1939, in Huyett Cross Roads, Md. Mrs. Talhelm died Nov. 1, 1989. Mr. Talhelm moved to Carol Ave. in October 2000 and entered the nursing home Aug. 27, 2007.

Mr. Talhelm worked for Fairchild Aircraft, Hagerstown, in the early 1940s. He was later employed as a farm laborer for 35 years for Lynn Huber of Lemasters; A.W. Martin of Greenvillage for 14 years; and Don McCullough of Newville for 5 years. Following his retirement in 1986, he worked part time for Minnich-Miller-May Funeral Home, presently Miller- Bowersox Funeral Home.

He attended services at Antrim Assembly of God Church, Greencastle.

He was a life member of Charles Nitterhouse V.F.W. Post 1599, Chambersburg, and he was a member of American Legion Post 945, Williamsburg.

Mr. Talhelm enjoyed driving, playing cards, and trains.

He is survived by four daughters, Anna K. Hummer of Greencastle, Janet I. Durda of Cape Coral, Fla., Janice A. Fraley of Ransom, W.Va. and Sharon L. Johnson of Arizona; four sons, Charles W. Talhelm of Chambersburg, Ronald R. Talhelm of Houston, Texas. Larry E. Talhelm of Martinsburg, W.Va. and Curtis L. Talhelm of Fredericksburg, Va.; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Patsy Cordell, Ima Souders and Zetta Glass, all of St. Thomas, and Leona Mackey of Chambersburg; special friend, Betty Divens of Waynecastle; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Florence Hopkins, who died in 1990.

Graveside services were held the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 2 in Salem Cemetery, Greene Township, with Chaplain Charles Ryan officiating. Graveside military honors were conducted by the honor guard of the Charles Nitterhouse V.F.W. Post 1599.

The family requests the omission of flowers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Heartland Hospice, 1200 Walnut Bottom Road, Suite 302, Carlisle, PA, 17015.

Online condolences may be left at: www.bowersoxfuneralhomes. com

Arrangements were handled by Miller-Bowersox Funeral Home, Greencastle.