Gary Lee Pfahler

USMC  Sergeant Gary Lee Pfahler Jr

 Our hearts will forever be broken by the passing of our beloved son Sgt. Gary lee Pfahler Jr on March 2, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Gary was born June 1, 1990 in Altoona, Pa.  He captured  the 2008 PA State Wrestling Championship at 140lbs,  bringing the first state  gold medal home for Chestnut Ridge his senior year.  In 2009 he joined the United States Marine Corp with an honorable discharge in 2013.  He had the cutest smile with the orneriest, sparkling eyes.  He was adventurous, fun-loving and had a big, big heart. His favorite place was at the beach. He loved wrestling, coaching, stargazing, God, his family, friends, being an Uncle and his beloved Dallas Cowboys. Only through the comfort of God's loving arms can we continue, until we can be together again forever.

       He is survived by his mother and step father:  Lisa and Rick Mcdannell,  Father:  Gary Lee Pfahler Sr.; 5 brothers,  Travis (husband of Tasha) Pfahler; Brandon Pfahler; Josh (husband of Eva) Mcdannell; Justin Mcdannell;  and Micky Louder; 2 sisters, Miranda and Alonna Pfahler; Grandparents, Mary and Tom Helsel; James and Freeda Endress; Carolee Conrad and Gary Felosky.  Nephew to  Bobby Sr. and Tammy Pfahler, Brian and Renee Conrad, Jim and Kathy Endress. Missy and Jason Mock, Angie and Dave Price, Shannon Mcdannell, Teresa Lancastor.  Loving Uncle of Malachi and Nevaeh Pfahler,  Keirsten, Brittany and Ali Price, Kerra, Kayla and A.J. Oliver, Rylie Welshan and Jake Thomas. Cousins: Robert Jr, Bronson, Cayden, Kiara , Jimmy, Jennifer, Sheena, Ryan, Linsey and many,  many others.      

      Family and Friends may call at the Crossroads Bible Church (the former Heartland Hall)  5564 US-220 Business , Bedford, Pa on Friday March 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, and Saturday March 11th  from 10-11am with Funeral service to follow at 11 am with Pastor Mark Dillow and Tim Bartholomew officiating. 

Military Rites accorded by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.

Interment at the Schellsburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Blackburn Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Arrangements by the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home. 

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