Kermis L. Sebright
Carlisle
Kermis Lavere Sebright, 95, formerly of York Springs, died August 29, 2016 at his home in Carlisle. He was married 72 years to Jean E. (Kemper) Sebright who died December 20, 2014, and is survived by their daughter, Diane Sebright Baltaeff who resides in Carlisle.
Kermie was born September 28, 1920 in York Springs, the son of the late David G. and Rosie M. (Wildasin) Sebright. He is survived by one brother, Junior Sebright of Alabama; and seven sisters, Emma Bair, Thelma Sanders, and June McIlwee, all of Hanover, Carlyn Sebright of New Oxford, Winifred Shorb of Hanover, Shirley Byers-Gingrich of Chambersburg, and Nancy Prevedelli of Santa Cruz, CA. He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister, Merle and Fred Sebright, and Sylvia Laughman.
Kermie served in the U.S. Army 83rd infantry division, Signal Corps, during WWII, where he fought in Normandy, Brittany, Central Europe, Rhineland and Ardennes. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in York Springs, East Berlin V.F.W., York Springs/Sulphur Springs Historical Society, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and retired after 20 years from Utz Foods in Hanover.
The description above is a snapshot of Kermie's life, but the description that most represents his life and has left an ongoing legacy for those privileged to know him centers on his heart of kindness, generosity, willingness to set aside his agenda to help others, and his good humor and welcoming demeanor which made people feel "at home." Kermie was well liked, and his attentiveness to people instilled trust and safety. Many life stories are enriched because of his expressions of sacrificial and unconditional love. Kermie will be dearly missed.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 216 Main St, York Springs, with his pastor, the Rev. Ben Leese officiating. A graveside ceremony with military honors will be held following the 11 service at Sunnyside Cemetery, York Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, PO Box 242, York Springs, PA 17372, or Project SHARE, 5 N. Orange St, Ste #4, Carlisle, PA 17013. Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, is in charge of arrangements. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com.