John H. Baugher

John H. Baugher, 88, died at his home on January 2, 2017. He was born June 19, 1928 to the late George L. Baugher and Julia Maddox Baugher. He was the husband of Nadine J. Baugher to whom he was married for 65 years. He was the manager of Adams County Nursery for many years and continued to be active in his family business until his death. He served as President of the Pa Cherry Growers Association and the Adams County Fruit Growers Association. He was on the Board of Directors at Knouse Foods Cooperative as well as The Mountain Orchard Cooperative. He was awarded Master Farmer in 1976. He also served on the Penn State Extension Board, the Christ Lutheran Church Council and the Upper Adams School Board. In addition to his wife Nadine, he is survived by his children Julia B. Haller and husband Steve, John Baugher Jr. and wife Joan, Phillip D. Baugher and wife Tara, and Chris B. Baugher and wife Cynthia all from Aspers, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Doris (Dolly) Brough and Lucy B. Falk. He was predeceased by one granddaughter, Janel Baugher, and two siblings, George L. Baugher Jr. and Virginia Barnhart. The love for his family and his community was evident throughout his life. He shared his passion for growing apples, peaches and nursery trees with his children and grandchildren. He also shared his joy of hunting and fishing with many friends and family and particularly enjoyed fishing the Florida Keys during his later years. His gardens were also a place he liked to spend time, always looking for places to plant something new and interesting. Services will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 126 W. Church Street, Bendersville, on Monday, January 9th at 11:00 AM with Reverend B. Wesley Smith officiating. Friends may visit at the church Sunday, January 8th from 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Dugan Funeral Home is entrusted arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to Spirit Trust Lutheran Hospice, 260 West High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or the State Horticultural Association of Pa Endowment Fund, 480 Mountain Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353.