Jerry Roy Disney

Jerry Roy Disney

December 14, 1942     June 2, 2019

Jerry R. Disney, 76, of rural Martinsburg, passed away late Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Homewood at Martinsburg following an extended illness.

He was born in Bradford, son of the late Roy E. and Lenore K. (Ward) Disney.  On April 6, 1968 he married Martha A. Burns in Custer City, PA.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 51 years; a son, Michael R. (Krystal) of rural Roaring Spring; a daughter, Cindy L. (George) Wright of Hollidaysburg; a “second daughter”, Pamela Schuster (husband, Stephen) of Mooresville, NC; six grandchildren: Derek and Gavin Wright, Rebekah and Sarah Disney and Ava and Sutton Schuster; a brother, Fred W. (Marie) Disney of Lewis Run; and several nieces and nephews.

Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Bradford Area High School and also received an associate degree in computer programming.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict serving from 1964 until 1966 attaining the rank of specialist 4th class.

He was employed as a controller for Curry Supply Co., Curryville with 26 years of service.  Jerry was a member of Hicks United Methodist Church, Duncansville and a former member of Curryville Church of the Brethren.

Jerry was a man of strong faith, who loved his family and also enjoyed gardening, reading and woodworking.

Friends will be received from 3 to 5pm, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Hicks United Methodist Church, Duncansville, where a celebration of life service will be held at 5pm, Pastor Rich Morris officiating.   Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jerry may be given to Martinsburg Community Library, 211 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg, PA 16662, John’s Way Ministry, 137 Church Hill Ln., Martinsburg, PA 16662 or Hicks United Methodist Church, 1211 Third Ave., Duncansville, PA 16635.

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