Paul Fahringer Obituary

Paul William Fahringer, age 90 of Columbia, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on October 3, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Barbara V. (McVey) Fahringer who died in 2014. Born on February 25, 1933 in Hellam Township, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Carrie (Barshinger) Fahringer. He is survived by 5 children: Theresa Poole and her husband Rick of Columbia, PA; Constance Fahringer of Columbia, PA; Daniel Fahringer and his wife Cynthia of Mount Joy, PA; Patricia Hinkle and her husband Dan of Highmount, PA and Andrew Fahringer of Columbia, PA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; Megan, Tiffany, Danny, Matthew, Katrina, Andrew, Kelly, Jonathan, Trey and Devin, and 6 great grandchildren. In addition to his wife and his parents, Paul was also preceded in death by 11 siblings. Paul graduated from Hellam High School in 1951, served in the US Army from 1953 - 1955, and retired from McCrory Stores after 30 plus years. He was a life-long member of Fairmount United Methodist Church and he loved telling stories and sharing the history of the Highmount area where he grew up. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time at his mountain cabin, Pine Swamp Hunting Camp. He played baseball throughout his youth, and coached CBAA baseball for many years. Paul and his wife enjoyed years of traveling the country, visiting 49 of the 50 states and he was a Phanatical Phillies fan. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p. m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Highmount Community Church, 5835 Furnace Road, York, PA. A viewing will be held from 2:00 p. m. until 4:00 p. m. on Friday at the church. Burial with a flag folding ceremony will be held in Highmount Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Highmount Community Church 5835 Furnace Road, York, PA 17406 or to Compassus Hospice Care, 2102 Oregon Pike, Suite 301, Lancaster, PA 17601. Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St. York, PA.