Maynard Sanders Obituary - Edder Funeral Home, Inc.
Maynard Sanders Obituary - Edder Funeral Home, Inc.: Maynard G. Sanders, 86 of Girard, passed away on Saturday January 30,
2016 at pleasant Ridge Manor.
He was born December 2, 1929 in Girard Township, a son of the late
Frederick and Emma (Joslin) Sanders.
Maynard was a well known Girard Athlete, where during the course of
one particular game scored three touchdowns, one for a hundred yards,
one for ninety eight and ninety yards, all on kick off returns.
After graduating from Girard's Rice Avenue Union High School in 1948,
Maynard worked for the PA railroad, which later merged with Conrail.
He then enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed in
Massachusetts. Following his discharge from the Air Force, he enlisted
in the US Marine Corps in 1951 and served during the Korean Conflict.
After serving his country he was called back to Conrail where he
worked until his retirement in 1995 as a car inspector. He was very
proud that he played semi professional football in Erie, for the
'Lakers Football Team',as a linebacker.
He was a member of the Girard United Methodist Church, the Girard
American Legion Post # 474, and a member of the board of Friends
Forever at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was self-employed in the Girard
and Lake City area as a landscaper and tree specialist and a volunteer
at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,
Virginia (DeMarco) Sanders in 1971; a son Robert Sanders; sisters
Beatrice Sanders, Methel Hyde and Ruth Lance; brothers Francis, James,
Fred, Ray, Kenneth and Harold Sanders; granddaughter Anna Marie Hall
and a grandson, James Hall.
He is survived by his dear friend, Phyllis Pennica of Girard;
daughter, Kimberly Hall of West Springfield; grandchildren, Sara Hall,
and Nathan, Adam, Jeremy, and Jordan Sanders; and many nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 4PM to 8PM at Edder Funeral Home,
Inc., 309 Main St. East, Girard and are invited to attend services
there on Wednesday at 10AM.
Memorials may be made to Families of the Wounded Fund Inc., C/O
Village Bank, PO Box 330, Midlothian, VA 23113
To send condolences visit edderfuneralhome.com
2016 at pleasant Ridge Manor.
He was born December 2, 1929 in Girard Township, a son of the late
Frederick and Emma (Joslin) Sanders.
Maynard was a well known Girard Athlete, where during the course of
one particular game scored three touchdowns, one for a hundred yards,
one for ninety eight and ninety yards, all on kick off returns.
After graduating from Girard's Rice Avenue Union High School in 1948,
Maynard worked for the PA railroad, which later merged with Conrail.
He then enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed in
Massachusetts. Following his discharge from the Air Force, he enlisted
in the US Marine Corps in 1951 and served during the Korean Conflict.
After serving his country he was called back to Conrail where he
worked until his retirement in 1995 as a car inspector. He was very
proud that he played semi professional football in Erie, for the
'Lakers Football Team',as a linebacker.
He was a member of the Girard United Methodist Church, the Girard
American Legion Post # 474, and a member of the board of Friends
Forever at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was self-employed in the Girard
and Lake City area as a landscaper and tree specialist and a volunteer
at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,
Virginia (DeMarco) Sanders in 1971; a son Robert Sanders; sisters
Beatrice Sanders, Methel Hyde and Ruth Lance; brothers Francis, James,
Fred, Ray, Kenneth and Harold Sanders; granddaughter Anna Marie Hall
and a grandson, James Hall.
He is survived by his dear friend, Phyllis Pennica of Girard;
daughter, Kimberly Hall of West Springfield; grandchildren, Sara Hall,
and Nathan, Adam, Jeremy, and Jordan Sanders; and many nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 4PM to 8PM at Edder Funeral Home,
Inc., 309 Main St. East, Girard and are invited to attend services
there on Wednesday at 10AM.
Memorials may be made to Families of the Wounded Fund Inc., C/O
Village Bank, PO Box 330, Midlothian, VA 23113
To send condolences visit edderfuneralhome.com
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