Biography:
Guy L. “Gig” Conover, 88, formerly of Littlestown, died Mon, March 10, at Village of Laurel Run, Fayetteville. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Wisotzkey) Conover for 67 years. Born Feb 10, 1926 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Norman B. & Clara (Appler) Conover. Gig was a 1943 Gettysburg High School graduate. He served in the Army during WWII and received a bronze star for serving in the Battle of the Bulge. Gig was retired from Prudential Insurance and prior to had been employed with the Borough of Littlestown and the high school.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 2 sons: Larry R. Conover & wife, Darla, of Orrtanna; Ronald B. Conover of Van Nuys, CA; 4 grandsons: Christopher, Carson, Garrett and Ian Conover and a sister, Sarah Bucher of Bendersville. Gig was predeceased by a granddaughter, Brittany Conover; a sister, Betty Kravetz and 3 brothers: Alvin, Willis and Irvin Conover. Gig attended Redeemer’s UCC, Littlestown and was a life member of the VFW, the American Legion, Alpha Fire Co., FOE and Fish & Game, all of Littlestown; also a life member of Gettysburg Moose; a Littlestown Lions member and an NRA member. Gig loved hunting, fishing, crabbing, Penn State football and the Boston Red Sox.
Funeral Service is Sat, March 15, at 11 A.M. at Redeemer’s UCC, Littlestown with The Rev. George P. Heberling officiating. Viewing is Friday 6 – 8 P.M. at Little’s Funeral Home, Littlestown. Interment is in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown with full military honors conducted by Littlestown Allied Veterans Council. Memorials in Gig’s name may be made to Disabled American Veterans or Redeemer’s U.C.C., 107 E. King St., Littlestown, PA 17340. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com
Condolences(08)
Janet E. McMaster
Mar 16th, 2014 2:18 pm
#7
There will never be anyone else who can polka like Gig. Just loved to watch him at the dances at Schotties. RIP my friend.
Elizabeth baker
Mar 15th, 2014 9:20 am
#6
I loved taking care of you at Columbia Cottage and loved the interaction between us. I will forever be your "cupcake". I will never forget you and pray you are finally at peace. Love you Gig xoxo
Cindy Roach (Betty's) daughter.
Mar 12th, 2014 9:41 pm
#5
Uncle Giggy you will be surely missed. Your smile always put a smile on everyone's face.
bill & marlyn bowers
Mar 12th, 2014 3:53 pm
#4
our deepest sympathies to Larry and Darla in the passing of your father. Mitch and Duffy send their condolences as well. May he rest in peace.
Shorty
Mar 11th, 2014 2:59 pm
#3
Love and will miss you uncle Gig
Ronn Gladhill
Mar 11th, 2014 12:38 pm
#2
I sendd my deepest sympathy to the Conover families in the passing of Gig. I so enjoyed visiting him at Laurel Run. He always had a smile and a something funny to say. Our dad sends his condolences as well. RIP Gig.
Cookie
Mar 11th, 2014 8:15 am
#1
Uncle Gig, because of you I am here today. Thank you for risking your life to save mine. I love you.
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Just a note to let you know how sorry I am about the passing of your dad. Only knew him from going to VFW many years ago, he was always fun to be around. Still trying to cope with the passing of Bob. Only thing I can tell you is
it will take time and faith. Hang onto all those good memories.
Sue