Edward M. Scholtz 83 of Harrisburg, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Scholtz was born in Canton, and was the son of the late Herman P. and Isabelle A. (Thomas) Scholtz. He was a retired engineer for various manufacturing companies in Pennsylvania and Prosser Laboratories of Effort, PA. He served as a boilerman in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Healy.
Mr. Scholtz is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janet L. Williams Scholtz; his daughter, Susan J. (Donald) Guiswite; his sons, Edward C. (Jean) Scholtz and David C. (Susan) Scholtz; his grandchildren, Edward A. Scholtz, Sarah J. Scholtz, Kristen M. Greco, Lindsay A. Scholtz, Susan E. Panick and Jake L. Guiswite; his great‑granddaughter, Francesca M. Greco; his sister, Debra A. Barnes; his brother, John H. Scholtz.
Mr. Scholtz was born in Canton, and was the son of the late Herman P. and Isabelle A. (Thomas) Scholtz. He was a retired engineer for various manufacturing companies in Pennsylvania and Prosser Laboratories of Effort, PA. He served as a boilerman in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Healy.
Mr. Scholtz is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janet L. Williams Scholtz; his daughter, Susan J. (Donald) Guiswite; his sons, Edward C. (Jean) Scholtz and David C. (Susan) Scholtz; his grandchildren, Edward A. Scholtz, Sarah J. Scholtz, Kristen M. Greco, Lindsay A. Scholtz, Susan E. Panick and Jake L. Guiswite; his great‑granddaughter, Francesca M. Greco; his sister, Debra A. Barnes; his brother, John H. Scholtz.
A Memorial Service was held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 12 noon, at the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 6011 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg. The Rev. Walter L. Hafer will be officiating. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, with Full Military Honors.
A Visitation was held on Monday, from 11‑ 12 noon, at the funeral home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations, Attn: Elizabeth Yannes, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Checks can be made out to: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. In the memo section, please write Lewey Body Dementia and it will be donated towards this area of research.
Online Condolences may be left at www.hooverfuneralhome.com
A Visitation was held on Monday, from 11‑ 12 noon, at the funeral home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations, Attn: Elizabeth Yannes, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Checks can be made out to: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. In the memo section, please write Lewey Body Dementia and it will be donated towards this area of research.
Online Condolences may be left at www.hooverfuneralhome.com
