Douglas R. Ginter

Douglas R. Ginter, long-time resident of Towanda passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, October 15, 2015 at the age of 88 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Guthrie Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA. Doug was born June 8, 1927 in Pleasantville, NJ the son of Nevin Walter Ginter of York, PA and Naomi Seidel Ginter of Washingtonville, PA. He had two sisters, Charlotte Ginter Ferrara and husband Jim Ferrara of Fort Worth, TX and Margaret “Margie” Ginter Kruger of Minerva, NY, a niece, Laurie now of Winchester, VA and twin sons. A nephew, Jimmie is deceased. Doug married Joyce C. Bird of Overton, PA the daughter of Edgar “Ted” Bird and Mildred Haverly Bird of Overton on February 14, 1956 at the Methodist Church in Towanda. On February 14, 2016 they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. One daughter, Jill Alane Ginter residing in Towanda, a step daughter, Linda S. Dempsey Yeager and husband Richard David Yeager of South Waverly, one grandson, Scott D. Yeager residing in Athens, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Calvin Ray Bird Sr. and Shirlee Bird of Overton. He was known as Uncle Doug to nephews, Calvin Ray Bird Jr. and wife Cyndi of Lockwood, NY, Carl Bird of New Albany, Kyle Bird and wife Tammy of Dushore and a special niece, Cindy Bird of Sugar Run. Doug served in the U.S. Navy in Guam during WW II. and after completion of his service he returned home to graduate from Towanda High School. Following graduation, Doug continued his education at a dental laboratory in Philadelphia for two years. He lived in Florida for a period of time following. Doug returned to Towanda and worked as a technician in the Lamp Phosphors Research and Development Division at GTE Sylvania over 30 years until his retirement in 1986. He had his name involved in a few patent awards while working there. After 10 years of retirement he decided to go back to work part-time at the P&C Market in Wysox. Doug was known and praised for his friendly manner and customer service. He worked there for 10 years and decided to retire once again. Doug was a member of American Legion Post No. 42 and the post funeral honor guard, Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda, American Chemical Society, Sylvania Men’s Club and the Sylvania Quarter Century Club. Doug had a love of traveling and visited many states over his lifetime. He held a deep appreciation of music particularly from the Big Band Era and Duke Ellington and also of Elvis Presley music and movies. Doug always loved reading and gaining new knowledge especially from a variety of Sunday newspapers. He walked daily to the downtown coffee shops where he enjoyed socializing and talking to people which brightened his day. Doug liked football and the Green Bay Packers. People recognized him walking every day in his leather Green Bay Packer’s jacket in the colder months. Doug loved animals, wildlife and birds his favorite being the cardinal. Doug grew up in the Towanda’s First Ward attending grade school there. He continued to live there his entire life and attended the Lutheran Church. In the summertime he enjoyed visiting his grandfather’s farm in Danville, PA where his grandfather raised and trained hunting dogs. Doug will be remembered moistly for his friendly outgoing personality and how he loved to talk. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda with Pastor Jira Albers of Trinity Lutheran Church, Towanda officiating. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord military honors. Following the service, a reception for family and friends will be held at American Legion Post No. 42, 912 Main St. Towanda, PA. The family suggests that contributions be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850 or to the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main St., Towanda, PA 18848 in Douglas R. Ginter’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, PA. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

Douglas R. Ginter

June 8, 1927 - October 15, 2015

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