Richard Shoop

Richard F. Shoop, 89, of Shippensburg, died Friday, October 7, 2011 in Green Ridge Village, Newville.

Born June 30, 1922 in Shippensburg, he was a son of the late Frank A. and Irene Horst Shoop.

Richard was a member of Prince Street United Brethren Church, a past member of their local Board of Administration, and a member of the Men’s Bible Class and their choir. He was a 1942 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. Richard was a self employed dairy farmer and retired from PENNDOT.

Years ago Richard was involved with the Shippensburg Community Fair. He had a wonderful natural tenor voice. Richard was involved with various quartets, duets, and did solo work.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, four sisters, and one grandson, Major Jeremy J. Graczyk USMC.

Richard is survived by his wife, Leora H. Booz Shoop, two daughters, Jean L. Shelly of Lubbock, TX, and Darlene S. Graczyk and her husband James of Atkinson, NH, three grandchildren, Jennifer Sakash and her husband Aaron of Somersworth, NH, Ian Shelly and his wife Natalie of New Albany, IN, and Captain Graham Shelly, U.S. Army of Colorado Springs, CO, two great grandchildren, Aidan and Gabriel Sakash, and one sister Rosaline Nason of Harrisburg.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in the Prince Street United Brethren Church at 2 p.m. The Rev. James O. Bolich will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. A viewing will be held Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home Inc., Shippensburg and one hour prior to the services Tuesday afternoon at church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Prince Street United Brethren Church, 17 N. Penn St., Shippensburg, PA 17257.