1951
Veryl
2015
Veryl J. Callihan
February 12, 1951 — August 6, 2015
Mr. Callihan was born in New Paris on Monday, February 12, 1951, the son of Lucille (Oldham) Callihan of Schellsburg and the late Harry A. Callihan.
On June 12, 1971, he married Susan K. (Egolf) Callihan. She preceded him in death on February 17, 2015.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by Son- Timothy A. husband of Elaine (Berkheimer) Callihan, Alum Bank; Daughter- Jody L. wife of Jason Mickle, Osterburg; Grandchildren- Jolynn & Bryce; Brother- Robert H. husband of JoAnn (Onstead) Callihan, New Paris; Sister- Diane E. Callihan, New Paris; Brother- Richard G. husband of Elaine (Nave) Callihan, Schellsburg; Brother- Jay R. husband of Chris (Young) Callihan, Schellsburg and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by infant twin sons, Jacob Howard Callihan & Joseph Harry Callihan.
Veryl was a member of the Christ Victory Church in New Buena Vista and a1969 graduate of Chestnut Ridge High School. He retired as the Schellsburg Post Master and was a former rural carrier for the New Paris Post Office. Veryl was an avid hunter & sportsman and was a member of the NRA, the Chestnut Ridge Bow & Gun Club, the North America Hunting Club and the New Baltimore Sportsman Club. Veryl loved the outdoors and was happiest when he was spending time with his beloved grandchildren. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and he will be greatly missed .
A Funeral Service will be held at Christ Victory Church, Buena Road, Manns Choice at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 10th, 2015 with Pastor Daniel Oldham officiating.
Interment will be held at Schellsburg Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Veryl to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Hunter Program, 4742 N. 24th Street, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4862.
Arrangements entrusted to Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg.
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