Galen A. Meyers, 78, of Mercersburg, PA died December 26, 2021 in the Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA.
Born September 25, 1943, in Mercersburg, he was a son of the late Harold M. and Verda D. (Wingert) Meyers.
Galen was a 1961 graduate of James Buchanan High School, Mercersburg. As a young man he worked on the family farm, and later at H. J. Heinz Company and Corning Glassware. He was last employed, for 33 years at UPS.
In his younger years, Galen enjoyed playing soft ball. He was an avid hunter and in retirement detailed cars.
Galen was an active member of Greencastle Church of God where he was a church council member for 20 years, taught Sunday school, was head usher and groundskeeper.
Surviving family include his wife, Mazie J. (Hawbaker) Meyers, whom he married October 14, 1962. A daughter, Julie A. (Michael) Washabaugh, Chambersburg, a son, D. Andy (Sarah) Meyers, Greencastle, PA. Four grandsons, Ryan Washabaugh, Brett Meyers, Corey Meyers, and Spencer Meyers. Three great grandchildren and a sister, Mae Mowery, Fairbanks, Alaska. Galen was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Meyers.
Viewing 5 to 8 PM Thursday December 30, 2021 in Greencastle Church of God, 4480 Buchanan Trail West, Greencastle.
Funeral service 11 AM Friday December 31, 2021 in the church with Pastor Floyd E. Myers officiating. There will be a viewing one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Mercersburg.
With the virus surge, masking is suggested.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greencastle Church of God Missions.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg.