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George A. Sheriff, 65, of Carlisle, passed away
on Friday, February 11, 2011, at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born on Monday, August 27, 1945, in Carlisle, a
son of the late George A. Sheriff, Sr. and Laura J. (Kuntz) Sheriff Bouder.
George graduated from Carlisle High School in
1963 and shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Marines Corps. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was awarded
several medals and honors for his service. George worked 40 years in the telephone industry, having started with United Telephone
Co., Carlisle and retiring as a system analyst with the former Embarq Co., Carlisle. He was a life member of Carlisle VFW
Post 477 and enjoyed playing golf, fishing and listening to music.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Nona
I. (Powers) Garner-Sheriff, daughters; Kelly J. Koser of Shippensburg and Jenny Sheriff-Evans of Melbourne, FL, sister, Nancy
DeWalt of Carlisle, grandsons; Andrew and Benjamin Koser, step-sons; Roger Garner of York and Jeff Garner of Columbia, step-daughter,
Lynn Garner of Harrisburg, four step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his first
wife, Bonnie (Schappell) Sheriff, who died Aug. 31, 1994, a daughter, Sherry Troxell, brother, Robert Sheriff and a sister,
Shirley Sheriff.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday,
February 16, 2011, at Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle. Rev. Timothy A. Funk will officiate. Burial
will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle, with military honors by Cumberland County Honor Guard. Viewing will
be on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 20 E. Pomfret
St., Carlisle, PA 17013.
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A good friend and a great Marine left this life and
we will surely miss him.
Texas friends Jan and Joseph Kast
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We would like to express our sympathy to the Sheriff
family. He will missed at our 9th Marine reunions
Ralph and Karen McKinney
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Dear Sheriff family - although I didn't know George,
I am saddened by his passing. I am an ex-Marine, having served with Hdqts. Co., 9th Marines in Vietnam. I offer
you my condolences and love at this difficult time. Bob Ellis/Martinez, CA
Bob Ellis
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You will be truly missed by all of your U.S.M.C./ Vietnam
brothers. Semper Fi my friend. Your Michigan friends: Carol and Dale Smith
Dale R. Smith
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Semper Fi and thank you for your service from your fellow
Marines Headquarter Company 9th Marine Regiment 3rd Marine Division
Republic of Vietnam 1965-1969
www.hqco9thmarines.comJack Loveday
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Only met you once but enjoyed the time spent together
in Charleston. Our sympathy to your family in this difficult time.
Your Marine friends from Ohio, Ed & Gail Zapatony
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A Marine and a friend. We all mourn the loss of a comrade
in arms. He will be truly missed.
Semper Fidelis and Welcome Home George.
Carl "MajorK" Kachauskas
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Kelly, Jen and families....We have lots of great memories
of your Dad!! You have our deepest sympathy!
Gene & Sharon Walters and family
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Dear Sheriff Family. I Served With George In Viet Nam.
I Didn't Know Him At That Time. My Wife Barbara And I Met Him At A Hq.Co.9th. Marine Reunion. What A Wonderful Person
He Is. Our Condolences To His Family. He Will Truly Be Missed But Not Forgotten.
Semper Fi
Barbara And
Mike Rich
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Dearest Nona and Family, So sorry to read of your
loss..Please accept my sincerest sympathy! My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours...Always your friend.
Caroline (Griffie) Newcomer
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We, at the phone company, will truly miss George.
He became a good friend to many of us. Our prayers are with the entire Sheriff family.
Cindy, Andy and Susan,
CenturyLink (previously Embarq)
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We shall always be remembered by the stories left
behind us. we are bound together by our love of Country; and we few, will always be happy young Marines.
Jimy Fain
Scout/Snper
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Once a Marine, Always a Marine! He will be greatly
missed.
Chuck and Kathy Steele
9th Marines
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I lost track of George after we both entered the service.
We both played on the same teener league baseball team. George was a power pitcher who could do it all. Never forget
I threw a one-hitter and George knocked in the winning run. He was an outstanding baseball player. I am so sorry to hear of
his passing. God bless the family.
Paul Stull
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George was a brother Marine and friend. He will
truely be missed by all his 9th Marines/Vietnam brothers. To
his family we offer our condolences and prayers. Semper Fi
Bill and Jo Valentine
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What a shock! Tucker and the 2 Georges were the welcoming
committee at the 9th Marine reunions. They would sit at the front door of what ever hotel we stayed in and greet newcomers,
even if they weren't from our group. We will miss George a lot!
Tucker and Linda Conely, Dade City FL
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I am so sorry for yet another loss to your family. My
heart goes out to you. I am sorry I won't be back in time for his services, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Clarissa
(Crissi) Kuhn-Setzer
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So glad to have met you at the last three reunions.
Sorry - you will be missed.
Don Shantz
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Our condolesences to the family.
May the lord keep
you close and help to heal your broken hearts.
Mike, Judy, Patience, & Orion
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George A. Sheriff, a Marine, a fine person and my friend, has reported aboard
and is ready to "Stand His Watch" - on the streets of Heaven. Little George-you are missed.
Jim Connell HQ-9, 1stSgt., 64-65
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Through the nights while Carlisle slept during his many
years of service to the phone company, it was George who made sure the phones kept working when someone had an emergency.
May God bless you George.
Tom Shively
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Semper Fi Brother. I did not know George but served with
HQCo 9th Marines 68-69. I wanted to meet him this reunion.So sorry for the loss of a fine Marine.
Warren Brazas-LtCol.USMC(ret)
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Semper Fi Brother. I did not know George but served with
HQCo 9th Marines 68-69. I wanted to meet him this reunion.So sorry for the loss of a fine Marine.
Warren Brazas-LtCol.USMC(ret)
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To George's family-
..so sorry for your loss -- a fellow
class-mate of 63'
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George, remember the days at LeTort Grade School - how you
won all the games of marbles at recess - you were such a sharpshooter!
Reg VanAsdalan
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