Oliver Rotz

Oliver R. “Junior” Rotz, Jr., 85, of Oakville Road, Newville, died Saturday, February 9, 2013 in the Emergency Room at the Chambersburg Hospital.

Oliver was born December 5, 1927 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County. He was a son of the late Oliver R., Sr. and Edna DeHart Rotz.

Oliver retired after 40 years of employment from Domestic Castings in Shippensburg as a foundry foreman.

Oliver is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret E. Hamilton Rotz, one son, Robert E. Rotz, one daughter, Margaret J. Rotz and her companion Roy E. Myers, Jr. all of Newville, two sisters, Charlotte Motter and Elva Chambers and her husband Ronald all of Shippensburg and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Oliver was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Sr., Eugene, and Charles Rotz.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg with Pastor John E. Byers officiating. Burial will be in Otterbein Cemetery. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.