Joseph M. Waite

Joseph M. Waite, age 76, of Orrtanna, passed away June 8, 2022 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born June 16, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late James H. and Charlotte (Bush) Waite. Joseph was a truck driver and owned Waite Transportation. He served in the US Air Force, a member of Orrtanna United Methodist Church, life member of the Adams County Fish and Game, life member of the Fairfield AMVETS, 50 year member of the Cashtown Community Fire Department, member of the Eagles, Aerie 1562, in Gettysburg and member of the American Legion Post 202 in Gettysburg. Joseph is survived by his wife of 56 years, Faye (Melhorn) Waite of Orrtanna, son, Todd Waite and wife, Dawn of Hanover, daughter, Traci and husband, Rance Lochbaum of McKnightstown, grandchildren, Brett Waite and wife, Brooke of Hanover; Nathan Waite and wife, Lauren of Dillsburg and Luke Lochbaum of McKnightstown and great-grandchildren, Kailee and Khloe Waite of Dillsburg and one due later this year. He is also survived by his step-sister, Shirley Monroe of York. Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, James Waite, sister, Linda Waite and step-mother, Pauline Waite. Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville. At Joseph’s request, there will be no Viewing or Services.