Lawrence Pittsnogle

Lawrence A. (Larry) Pittsnogle departed his earthly life on August 28, 2017at home in Menno Haven Retirement Community, Chambersburg PA while under the care of SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care. He was born in Martinsburg, WV on March 17, 1937 and lived most of his life in Martinsburg. Larry relocated to Menno Haven 14 years ago. He was the youngest child of the late Nora Virginia Harmon Pittsnogle and Howard M. Pittsnogle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: W. Donald Pittsnogle and Daniel H. Pittsnogle; and one sister, Betty Jane Pittsnogle Lord.

Larry graduated from Martinsburg High School (WV), Class of 1955. Following graduation he worked for Potomac Light and Power Company/ Potomac Edison Company/Allegheny Power Company where he retired in 1997 after 41 ½ years of service. Twenty nine years were spent in Martinsburg with the last 12 yrs in Hagerstown.
Larry was a former member of the Martinsburg Lion’s Club and served as President in 1976. He was a 50 yr. member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and served as their organist for 14 years. He was also organist at Shepherdstown Christ Reformed Church, UCC, for 5 years. He served as substitute organist in many churches in Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Hagerstown and Chambersburg. He was a faithful member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Chambersburg, Pa.
Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Almeda Kilgore Pittsnogle, a son, The Reverend L. Keith Pittsnogle and wife, The Reverend Patricia Pittsnogle of Milton, PA; daughter, Kristi Lynne Pittsnogle Davis and husband Tom, of Pine City, MN; five grandchildren, Ashley Pittsnogle of Franklin, NY,; Karen and Justin Pittsnogle of Martinsburg; and Helen and TJ Davis of Pine City MN; three step-grandchildren, John Tharp (Rachel), and Justin Tharp of Wardensville WV, and Jeremy Tharp (Cecily) of Portland, OR. Three step great grandchildren: Dylan and Ian Tharp of Wardensville, WV and Finn Tharp of Portland, OR; One step great-great granddaughter, Alylaa Klara-Marie also of Wardensville.
There will be a private, family viewing prior to cremation. There will be no public viewing. There will be a Memorial Worship Service at St. Luke Lutheran Church, at 11AM on Friday, September 1, 2017. Friends will be received one hour prior at 10AM. In accord with Larry’s wishes, the family asks that flowers are omitted. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 2695 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, 17202; ATTN: PA Vision 20/20 Building Project.