Sterling Herbert “Hub” White, age 82, of Emmitsburg, Maryland died on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness.
Born October 16, 1928 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Herbert W. and Irene (Adams) White. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Theresa Eyler White.
Mr. White became a milk inspector with Penn Dairies, which later became Interstate Milk. He later retired from Land O Lakes. Hub was a lifetime member of the Vigilant Hose Co. in Emmitsburg, where he served as fire chief for 11 years and also served as President. He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Emmitsburg.
Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Doug White and wife Sue of Gettysburg, Carl White and fiancée Karyn Myers of Emmitsburg, Mary Ann Wagner and husband Mark of Hagerstown, and Bob White and wife Lisa of Thurmont; grandchildren, Rhianna, Heather, Matthew, Tiffany, and Jordan. Also surviving are 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The family wishes to thank Dr. Christine Curley for her many acts of kindness to the family during Sterling’s recent illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 44 DePaul Street, Emmitsburg with Rev. Charles Krieg, C.M. as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-9 PM at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 210 West Main St., Emmitsburg, MD, where Rosary prayers will begin at 8 PM.
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Born October 16, 1928 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Herbert W. and Irene (Adams) White. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Theresa Eyler White.
Mr. White became a milk inspector with Penn Dairies, which later became Interstate Milk. He later retired from Land O Lakes. Hub was a lifetime member of the Vigilant Hose Co. in Emmitsburg, where he served as fire chief for 11 years and also served as President. He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Emmitsburg.
Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Doug White and wife Sue of Gettysburg, Carl White and fiancée Karyn Myers of Emmitsburg, Mary Ann Wagner and husband Mark of Hagerstown, and Bob White and wife Lisa of Thurmont; grandchildren, Rhianna, Heather, Matthew, Tiffany, and Jordan. Also surviving are 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The family wishes to thank Dr. Christine Curley for her many acts of kindness to the family during Sterling’s recent illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 44 DePaul Street, Emmitsburg with Rev. Charles Krieg, C.M. as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-9 PM at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 210 West Main St., Emmitsburg, MD, where Rosary prayers will begin at 8 PM.