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Harry "Ray" Hammer

Martinsburg

Harry “Ray” Hammer, 100, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, just 2 months shy of his 101st birthday.

He was born May 15, 1921, in Osterburg; son of the late Ross and Lillian (Berkheimer) Hammer.

He is survived by two special cousins, David and John Fulton, and numerous additional cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and beloved sister, Winona. Harry was the last surviving member of his family.

Harry was baptized at the Reformed Church in Osterburg. He loved to hunt and he made hunting and fishing trips to Canada. He was a carpenter in Bedford and Cambria County. He was a carpenter and farmer his whole life.

A funeral was held Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home. Pastor James Neatrour officiated. Burial was held at the Osterburg Community Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Osterburg Community Cemetery- 319 Main Street Osterburg, Pa 16667.

 

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