Dorothy Helen Stambaugh and John William Bupp
JOHN WILLIAM BUPP was born September 10, 1918 in New Salem, York, Pennsylvania,7377 and died April 4, 2010 in York, York, Pennsylvania.11904 He is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, York, Pennsylvania.456
He married DOROTHY HELEN STAMBAUGH on April 10, 1944 in Grace Lutheran Church, Westminster, Carroll, Maryland,11904 daughter of MINNIE ESTELLA ZIEGLER and WILLIS CLEVELAND STAMBAUGH. She was born July 17, 1922 in York County, Pennsylvania,11905 and died May 12, 2019.11905 She is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, York, Pennsylvania.456
Personal Information
John W. Bupp
- was a US Army Veteran of World War II11904
- was a member of the Post #127, American Legion11904
- was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ, Dover, York, Pennsylvania. 11904
Marriage Announcements and News
Evening Sun, April 13, 19447377
BUPP—STAMBAUGH
Miss Dorothy Helen Stambaugh and Cpl. John W. Bupp, both of Dover, Pa., Route 2, were married on Monday at 1 p.m. before the altar of Grace Lutheran Church, Westminster. The ring ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Rev. Elwood S. Falkenstein. They were accompanied by Mrs. Isabel Roser, sister of the groom. He is stationed at Fort Belvoir, Va.
Obituaries
York Dispatch, April 6, 201011904
John W. Bupp
YORK
John W. Bupp, 91, died at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2010, at the York Lutheran Home at Sprenkle Drive. He was the husband of Dorothy H. (Stambaugh) Bupp who entered marriage as a war bride on April 10, 1944, in Westminster, Md.
A service to celebrate Mr. Bupp's life will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 1551 Kenneth Rd., York, with the Rev. Larry Knutson, transitional minister at Salem United Church of Christ, Dover, officiating. Burial with full military honors by the York County Veterans Honor Guard will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Bupp was born at home in York New Salem on September 10, 1918, the son of the late Noah M. and Emma J. (Shaffer) Bupp.
He retired from the former Fulton, Mehring & Hauser, Co., York in 1971 after 25 years of service as a truck driver. Additionally, John was a familiar face at the Yorktowne Hotel where he parked cars part time and full time for over 20 years and was recognized as Employee of the Month in June of 1998 as well as Employee of the Year for 1998. He was also recognized as a valued supporter of the Good News Jail & Prison Ministry at their annual banquet.
He was a past member of the American Legion Post #127, the Prince Athletic Association and the Local Union #430. He was also a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Dover.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from 1941 to 1945 and participated in operations in the Philippines, Okinawa, and main land Japan. He returned to the States upon the famed aircraft carrier, 'Intrepid,' where he received his only wartime injury.
In addition to his wife of 66 years, he leaves his son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Carolyn Bupp of Dover; three grandchildren, Robert Bupp, Kristen May and Sherry Kent; a great-granddaughter, Sophia May, with a second great-grandbaby (Ron B. Kent) due next month; and a siter, Louise Roser of York.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, c/o Chaplain Ron Bupp, 3400 Concord Rd., York, PA 17402.
York Dispatch, May 15, 201911905
Dorothy H. Bupp
Dover - Dorothy Helen (Stambaugh) Bupp, 96, entered rest and reunited with her husband of 66 years on May 12, 2019. "Dottie" was born July 17, 1922 on the second floor of the family's farm house outside of Admire, PA. Dot was constantly proud of being a farm girl. She attended Julius' school one mile each way on foot till the 8th grade. She married John Bupp who she met at Ed Linebaugh's store in Admire. They wedded in April of 1944 after which John, who was then in the Army, was sent to the Pacific theater during WWII.
Dorothy worked for numerous years at Jason's of York as a buttonhole machine operator. Afterward at a York Post Office substation where she was engaged filling envelopes with fliers and ads. Throughout those years, she provided care for three grandchildren, Robert, Kristen and Sherry.
During her retired years, Dot learned to play the organ, worked with ceramics, jewelry painting-by-the-numbers, game shows on TV and supporting her son's chaplaincy at the York County Prison. Over the years, she and John had three poodles which were treated and adored as family by Dot and John.
Of her 10 siblings, she is survived by one sister, Mildred; her son, Ronald, daughter in law, Carolyn; three grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York with the Reverend James Crosley officiating. A viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, honorariums can be sent to Providence Place of Dover, 3377 Fox Run Road, Dover, PA 17315 in her name.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 19302978 | Dover, York, Pennsylvania | |
| May 9, 19402979 | Dover, York, Pennsylvania |
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