Mr. James R. Gourley, Jr., 71, of Orrtanna, PA, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in the York Hospital. Born December 3, 1947 in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late James R. Gourley, Sr. and Lenore M. (Houser) Gourley. Mr. Gourley served with the United States Marine Corps. He and his wife of over 48 years, Victoria Z. (Haines) Gourley, were married on November 8, 1970. He worked at Blosser Baby Shoe Company, Eagles Construction, and Gettysburg College. Mr. Gourley was a member of Orrtanna United Methodist Church and enjoyed trains, constellations, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Tracy Z. Sentz and her husband, Matthew of Gettysburg, PA and Stephanie M. Helm and her husband, Dan of Aspers, PA; three grandchildren, Abby Z. Sentz, Zachary W. Sentz, and Andrew F. Helm; one brother, Donald Gourley of Waynesboro; one sister, Carol Riffle of Fayetteville, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Gourley. Services are currently pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Adams County Literacy Council, 34 Foth Alley, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or Orrtanna United Methodist Church, 1717 Carrolls Tract Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353. Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James R Gourley Jr 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Saint Paul, state: Minnesota