George H. Bridenbaugh

George H. Bridenbaugh

June 10, 1924 ~ June 11, 2023

George H. Bridenbaugh, 99, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday evening, June 11, 2023 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

He was born in Martinsburg, son of the late George Herbert and Gertrude R. (Miller) Bridenbaugh.  On July 8, 1945 he married Lila H. Asper in California.  She preceded him in death on February 25, 2013 following 67 years of marriage.

Surviving are three children: Connie M. Fry (Ken) of Martinsburg, G. Alan Bridenbaugh (Lona) of Hanover and Nina L. Bridenbaugh of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother Robert P. Bridenbaugh of Martinsburg.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Nevin C. and Edwin B. Bridenbaugh; and a sister, Mary Jane Hinish.

George was a graduate of Morrisons Cove High School, Martinsburg and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry from Juniata College, Huntingdon. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WW II and a lifelong dairy farmer in rural Martinsburg.

He was a longtime, faithful member of Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren, where he served as a deacon.  George also served on the Board of Directors for Everett Cash Mutual and the Martinsburg Fairview Cemetery Association and was a past president and treasurer of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association.

Friends will be received from 11am until 1pm, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren, where a funeral service will begin at 1pm, Mr. Eric Martin officiating.  Private interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.

Memorial contributions in memory of George may be given to Memorial Church of the Brethren, 210 N. Wall St., Martinsburg, PA 16662, Martinsburg Community Library, 201 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg, PA 16662 or Fairview Cemetery Association, 110 E. Christiana St., Martinsburg, PA 16662.