Obituary for Teresa F. Olinger
Margaret Teresa Olinger, 92, of Orrtanna, PA died Monday
November 11, 2019 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA.
She was born in Gettysburg October 7, 1927 as the youngest of four children of Leo C. Riley and Euphemia Pecher Riley, Gettysburg, PA and was the last surviving member of her family. She was predeceased by: husbands Robert A. Fuller in 1971 and John J. Olinger in 1995; son Robalan M. Fuller while serving the US Army in 1982; siblings Bernard, Eugene and Anna Marie; and best friend Crowell Bucher in 2012. She is survived by a number of family relatives, many friends/neighbors, and special people and care givers who helped her in her declining health.
She was a graduate of Gettysburg High School with post-high school training in art, drafting, and nursing. She was employed as a drafting designer for 20 years at Maguire Industries, Mt. Carmel, IL and 15 years as a nursing employee in PA at the South Mountain Restoration Center, Green Acres, and the Village at Laurel Run. She retired in 1986.
Teresa was active in various local groups, including: Cashtown Fire Company Auxiliary; Cashtown and Biglerville Senior Citizen Centers; Upper Adams Prayer Group; Biglerville and Adams County Historical Societies; and Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier, West High Street, Gettysburg, PA with family receiving visitors starting one hour beforehand. Graveside services will follow at the Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Cashtown Community Fire Department, Church, or a charity of choice.
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November 11, 2019 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA.
She was born in Gettysburg October 7, 1927 as the youngest of four children of Leo C. Riley and Euphemia Pecher Riley, Gettysburg, PA and was the last surviving member of her family. She was predeceased by: husbands Robert A. Fuller in 1971 and John J. Olinger in 1995; son Robalan M. Fuller while serving the US Army in 1982; siblings Bernard, Eugene and Anna Marie; and best friend Crowell Bucher in 2012. She is survived by a number of family relatives, many friends/neighbors, and special people and care givers who helped her in her declining health.
She was a graduate of Gettysburg High School with post-high school training in art, drafting, and nursing. She was employed as a drafting designer for 20 years at Maguire Industries, Mt. Carmel, IL and 15 years as a nursing employee in PA at the South Mountain Restoration Center, Green Acres, and the Village at Laurel Run. She retired in 1986.
Teresa was active in various local groups, including: Cashtown Fire Company Auxiliary; Cashtown and Biglerville Senior Citizen Centers; Upper Adams Prayer Group; Biglerville and Adams County Historical Societies; and Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier, West High Street, Gettysburg, PA with family receiving visitors starting one hour beforehand. Graveside services will follow at the Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Cashtown Community Fire Department, Church, or a charity of choice.
Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
16
Nov
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
25 West High Street
Gettyburg, PA 17325
Service
Saturday
16
Nov
10:00 AM
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
25 West High Street
Gettyburg, PA 17325
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery
West High Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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