William Ward Probst Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2024-04-17T15:00:00
End: 2024-04-17T15:00:00
Location: Grantham Brethren in Christ Church

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Ward Probst of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, who passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Benjamin and Mary Helen Probst (Kunes). He is survived by: his wife Rebecca; his children, Matthew C. Probst of Shiremanstown and Molly Susannah Shortridge of Dillsburg; his sisters, Carmen Kohr (Richard) of Mechanicsburg and Elaine Probasco (Virgil) of Trout Run; and his grandchildren, Gracie Shortridge of Baltimore and James Shortridge of Carlisle. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to "The Otter Run Fish and Game Club", and sent to ORC Treasurer, Chip Todd, 2012 Blackbird Circle Audubon, PA 19403.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cocklin Funeral Home, INC.

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March 17, 2024

Janeanne Wantz wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Molly, May The Lord give you and your family peace that your dad is in heaven with Jesus and you will be reunited with him someday! Your dad was a wonderful and caring man and I always enjoyed talking with him and your mother. They, both, were very sweet and special to me. Much Love, Janeanne Wantz”

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Grantham Brethren in Christ Church
421 Grantham Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

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421 Grantham Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

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