Gerald W. "Bill" Summers

Gerald W. “Bill” Summers, 82, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 9, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 7, 1941, in rural Martinsburg, son of the late Melvin H. and Kathryn R. (Graybill) Summers. On Dec. 2, 1968, he married Susan M. Eisenberger in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death Feb. 3, 1998 following 29 years of marriage.

He is survived by a step-son, Donald P. Defibaugh (Dorothy) of rural Martinsburg; three step-grandchildren: Sheri L. Defibaugh, Scott M. Defibaugh and Renee D. Moore (C.J.); four step great-grandchildren: Marshal Leach (Keirsten), Bradan Defibaugh, Oliver Moore and Elsie Moore; three step-great-great-grandchildren: Oaklynn, Irelynn and Rahlee Leach; four brothers: Walter F. (Victoria), Richard A., Charles B. (Peggy) and D. Wayne (Nancy); three sisters: Janet L. Pheasant (Gerald), K. Joanne Defibaugh and Linda M. Ayers (Denny); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers: Herbert E., Harold M., Ralph G. and John R. Summers.

Bill attended Morrisons Cove High School, Martinsburg and later completed his G.E.D. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Germany during the Vietnam War and attained the rank of Sergeant with the First Division.

He was a longtime faithful member of Mount Pleasant Church, rural Martinsburg, where he served as elder and president of the consistory. Bill worked for many years as a self employed building contractor.

Bill loved spending time with his family and also enjoyed hunting and woodworking.

Friends will be received from 10 until 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Mount Pleasant Church, where a funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Pastor Kenneth G. Downs will be officiating. Interment with military honors will be held at Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery, rural Martinsburg.

Memorial contributions in memory of Bill may be given to Mount Pleasant Church, 705 Auction Rd., Martinsburg, PA 16662.

Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg, (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com).