20 Aug 2008: Walter Edward Alwine, 89, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2008, at Hanover Hospital. Born January 1, 1919, he was a son of the late Edward R. and Cora Flickinger Alwine. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles H. Alwine, Niles Alwine, Randolph Alwine, Isaiah Hoke, and John Hoke; and a sister, Mary Ida Alwine. He served in the United States Army as a medic during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post No. 14 and AARP 2812. He retired after 26 years of service with the York Division, Borg Warner, now known as York International. He was an avid golfer, having had three holes-inone at South Hills and naming his home course at Flat Bush. Survivors include his beloved wife, Garnet Black Alwine, with whom he would have celebrated 62 years of marriage on September 7; a daughter, Beverly Alwine of Harrisburg; and four nieces, Donna Lutz, Dolores Colvin, Margaret Stell, and Diane McFarland. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, York St., Hanover, where he was a member. Burial will follow in Marburg Memorial Gardens with military rites by Hanover Allied Veteran Honor Guard. {yprk Daily Record]
20 Aug 2008: Walter Edward Alwine, 89, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2008, at Hanover Hospital. Born January 1, 1919, he was a son of the late Edward R. and Cora Flickinger Alwine. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles H. Alwine, Niles Alwine, Randolph Alwine, Isaiah Hoke, and John Hoke; and a sister, Mary Ida Alwine. He served in the United States Army as a medic during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post No. 14 and AARP 2812. He retired after 26 years of service with the York Division, Borg Warner, now known as York International. He was an avid golfer, having had three holes-inone at South Hills and naming his home course at Flat Bush. Survivors include his beloved wife, Garnet Black Alwine, with whom he would have celebrated 62 years of marriage on September 7; a daughter, Beverly Alwine of Harrisburg; and four nieces, Donna Lutz, Dolores Colvin, Margaret Stell, and Diane McFarland. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, York St., Hanover, where he was a member. Burial will follow in Marburg Memorial Gardens with military rites by Hanover Allied Veteran Honor Guard. {yprk Daily Record]
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