James E. Quesinberry

James E. Quesinberry, age 80, of Orrtanna, passed away June 14, 2023 at home. He was born July 10, 1942 in Sandlick, WV to the late Austin L. and Mabel (Harper) Quesinberry.

James attended Caperton Elementary School, Trap Hill High School and then Biglerville High School. He was a US Army veteran who served as an MP in Germany. He helped maintain the orchards and labor camps for Dr. Oyler for eight years, Calvin Group for nineteen years and Bear Mountain Orchards for nine years. After retirement, James went to market for Woerner Orchards for over 10 years. He was a member of Flohrs Lutheran Church, where he was on church council, the property committee, an usher, member of the choir and played the guitar in the Gospel Band. He also decorated the church at Christmas time and along with the help of his wife, designed and built the Prayer Garden. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, doing woodworking, making jewelry and arrowheads, carving walking sticks, gardening and doing good deeds for others.

He is survived by his wife, Marie (Coble) Quesinberry; son, Thomas and wife, Cindy; daughter, Beth and husband, Dodd; step-son, Mike and wife, Karin; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas; sisters, Shelbia, and husband, Bill Peters and Pearl. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his daughter, Anita; son, James, Jr. and brothers, Ivan, David, Austin, Jr., George, John and Clarence.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville. Friends will be received from 10AM until the time of memorial service at 11AM on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Flohrs Lutheran Church, 595 Flohrs Church Road, McKnightstown, PA 17343. Pastor Dennis Probst will officiate the service. Military honors will be provided by the Adams County Allied Veterans.

Memorial contributions may be made to Flohrs Lutheran Church.