William Kiel Bobbitt

William Kiel Bobbitt, 19, of 7745 Kuhn Road, Greencastle, died unexpectedly at 8:34 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008 in California, Pa., where he was a freshman student at the California University of Pennsylvania.

Born Nov. 30, 1988 in Loma Linda, Calif., he was the son of Anthony J. "Tony" and Lori R. (Walker) Bobbitt of Greencastle.

He was a 2007 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High School where he was a member of the soccer team, chorus, county chorus, peer group leaders, senior class historian and the drama club where he had leading roles in several drama productions. He served as an announcer and master of ceremonies at various school functions.

He had worked at Brothers Pizza and Nevins Furniture, both of Greencastle.

Mr. Bobbitt was a member of the Salem Ridge Mennonite Church of Greencastle and also had attended Antrim Brethren in Christ Church near Chambersburg. He was involved in the church youth groups and on their praise and worship teams. He also was a member of Young Life and served on mission trips to Philadelphia and New York.

Mr. Bobbit was a member of his college Rugby team.

Surviving family in addition to his parents are: two sisters, Katy Bobbitt and Ema Bobbitt, both of Greencastle; paternal grandmother, Shirley Bobbitt of Circleville, Ohio; and several aunts and uncles.

Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 in Antrim Brethren In Christ Church, 24 E. Kauffman Rd., Chambersburg, with Pastor Joe Martin officiating.

Burial will be in the Salem Ridge Mennonite Church Cemetery near Greencastle.

The family will receive visitors at the church one hour before the service.

Arrangements were made by Harold M. Zimmerman And Son Funeral Home, Greencastle.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be given to Tony & Lori Bobbitt, 7745 Kuhn Rd. Greencastle, PA 17225 or to Young Life of Franklin County, 741 South Coldbrook Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanfh. com