Chester Roy McFarland, age 75, of 12579 National Pike, Grantsville, Md., died Thursday, August 11, 2005, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md.
He was born December 7, 1929, in Hopwood, Pa., the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Hopwood) McFarland. One son, Ronald Chester McFarland, and one daughter, Lois Pope, also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley L. (LaClair) McFarland; two sons: Kenneth "Pete" and wife Denise McFarland, of Grantsville, Jim and wife Melanie McFarland of Frostburg; eights daughters, Ambra Kay and husband, Bob Dolan of Accident; Mary Louise and husband, Dalton Paul, Grantsville, Joyce Lynn and husband, Gregg Kamp, Lonaconing, Linda Sue and husband, Verlyn (Dutch) Carr Accident, Barbara Jean and husband Roger, Parrill, of Paw Paw, WV; Terri Lee and husband Chuck Wiley Frostburg; Peggy Jo and husband Mervin Kamp, Grantsville; Sandi and husband, Darin Carey, Frostburg; two sister, Dorothy King, Warren, Ohio; and Janice Roebuck, Uniontown, Pa.; 26 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Chester began his lifetime journey in produce at the age of 15 at Monheim Produce in Uniontown, Pa. In 1953, he started his own produce route, delivering to Frostburg and Cumberland from Pittsburgh and Baltimore. In 1958, he started the roadside market now known as Hill Top Fruit Market in Grantsville. In 1961, he purchased theFarmer's Market in Oakland and the Fruit Bowl in Narrows in 1970. He also owned and operated Hill Top Trucking. In 1966, he stated Candyland at his stores, starting something that is known across the country. He and his business are known locally and nationally. Despite his attending school only to the 10th grade at Uniontown Senior High School, he self-made education and experience-based learning resulted in a life full of intelligence and business sense that was most impressive. He taught his children many things, most importantly the meaning of hard work and sacrifice through his example.
He gave selflessly to many causes, never expecting recognition. He was a dedicated husband, father, brother, friend, employer and businessman. His family, friends, and business acquaintances will sadly miss him. A new journey begins.
Friends will be received at eh NEWMAN FUNERAL HOMES, P.A., 179 Miller Street, Grantsville, Md., Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 16, 2005, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. William Ferguson officiating. Interment will be at Hopwood Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Expressions of Sympathy may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.
He was born December 7, 1929, in Hopwood, Pa., the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Hopwood) McFarland. One son, Ronald Chester McFarland, and one daughter, Lois Pope, also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley L. (LaClair) McFarland; two sons: Kenneth "Pete" and wife Denise McFarland, of Grantsville, Jim and wife Melanie McFarland of Frostburg; eights daughters, Ambra Kay and husband, Bob Dolan of Accident; Mary Louise and husband, Dalton Paul, Grantsville, Joyce Lynn and husband, Gregg Kamp, Lonaconing, Linda Sue and husband, Verlyn (Dutch) Carr Accident, Barbara Jean and husband Roger, Parrill, of Paw Paw, WV; Terri Lee and husband Chuck Wiley Frostburg; Peggy Jo and husband Mervin Kamp, Grantsville; Sandi and husband, Darin Carey, Frostburg; two sister, Dorothy King, Warren, Ohio; and Janice Roebuck, Uniontown, Pa.; 26 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Chester began his lifetime journey in produce at the age of 15 at Monheim Produce in Uniontown, Pa. In 1953, he started his own produce route, delivering to Frostburg and Cumberland from Pittsburgh and Baltimore. In 1958, he started the roadside market now known as Hill Top Fruit Market in Grantsville. In 1961, he purchased theFarmer's Market in Oakland and the Fruit Bowl in Narrows in 1970. He also owned and operated Hill Top Trucking. In 1966, he stated Candyland at his stores, starting something that is known across the country. He and his business are known locally and nationally. Despite his attending school only to the 10th grade at Uniontown Senior High School, he self-made education and experience-based learning resulted in a life full of intelligence and business sense that was most impressive. He taught his children many things, most importantly the meaning of hard work and sacrifice through his example.
He gave selflessly to many causes, never expecting recognition. He was a dedicated husband, father, brother, friend, employer and businessman. His family, friends, and business acquaintances will sadly miss him. A new journey begins.
Friends will be received at eh NEWMAN FUNERAL HOMES, P.A., 179 Miller Street, Grantsville, Md., Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 16, 2005, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. William Ferguson officiating. Interment will be at Hopwood Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Expressions of Sympathy may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.
Chester Roy McFarland, age 75, of 12579 National Pike, Grantsville, Md., died Thursday, August 11, 2005, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md.
He was born December 7, 1929, in Hopwood, Pa., the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Hopwood) McFarland. One son, Ronald Chester McFarland, and one daughter, Lois Pope, also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley L. (LaClair) McFarland; two sons: Kenneth "Pete" and wife Denise McFarland, of Grantsville, Jim and wife Melanie McFarland of Frostburg; eights daughters, Ambra Kay and husband, Bob Dolan of Accident; Mary Louise and husband, Dalton Paul, Grantsville, Joyce Lynn and husband, Gregg Kamp, Lonaconing, Linda Sue and husband, Verlyn (Dutch) Carr Accident, Barbara Jean and husband Roger, Parrill, of Paw Paw, WV; Terri Lee and husband Chuck Wiley Frostburg; Peggy Jo and husband Mervin Kamp, Grantsville; Sandi and husband, Darin Carey, Frostburg; two sister, Dorothy King, Warren, Ohio; and Janice Roebuck, Uniontown, Pa.; 26 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Chester began his lifetime journey in produce at the age of 15 at Monheim Produce in Uniontown, Pa. In 1953, he started his own produce route, delivering to Frostburg and Cumberland from Pittsburgh and Baltimore. In 1958, he started the roadside market now known as Hill Top Fruit Market in Grantsville. In 1961, he purchased theFarmer's Market in Oakland and the Fruit Bowl in Narrows in 1970. He also owned and operated Hill Top Trucking. In 1966, he stated Candyland at his stores, starting something that is known across the country. He and his business are known locally and nationally. Despite his attending school only to the 10th grade at Uniontown Senior High School, he self-made education and experience-based learning resulted in a life full of intelligence and business sense that was most impressive. He taught his children many things, most importantly the meaning of hard work and sacrifice through his example.
He gave selflessly to many causes, never expecting recognition. He was a dedicated husband, father, brother, friend, employer and businessman. His family, friends, and business acquaintances will sadly miss him. A new journey begins.
Friends will be received at eh NEWMAN FUNERAL HOMES, P.A., 179 Miller Street, Grantsville, Md., Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 16, 2005, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. William Ferguson officiating. Interment will be at Hopwood Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Expressions of Sympathy may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.
He was born December 7, 1929, in Hopwood, Pa., the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Hopwood) McFarland. One son, Ronald Chester McFarland, and one daughter, Lois Pope, also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley L. (LaClair) McFarland; two sons: Kenneth "Pete" and wife Denise McFarland, of Grantsville, Jim and wife Melanie McFarland of Frostburg; eights daughters, Ambra Kay and husband, Bob Dolan of Accident; Mary Louise and husband, Dalton Paul, Grantsville, Joyce Lynn and husband, Gregg Kamp, Lonaconing, Linda Sue and husband, Verlyn (Dutch) Carr Accident, Barbara Jean and husband Roger, Parrill, of Paw Paw, WV; Terri Lee and husband Chuck Wiley Frostburg; Peggy Jo and husband Mervin Kamp, Grantsville; Sandi and husband, Darin Carey, Frostburg; two sister, Dorothy King, Warren, Ohio; and Janice Roebuck, Uniontown, Pa.; 26 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Chester began his lifetime journey in produce at the age of 15 at Monheim Produce in Uniontown, Pa. In 1953, he started his own produce route, delivering to Frostburg and Cumberland from Pittsburgh and Baltimore. In 1958, he started the roadside market now known as Hill Top Fruit Market in Grantsville. In 1961, he purchased theFarmer's Market in Oakland and the Fruit Bowl in Narrows in 1970. He also owned and operated Hill Top Trucking. In 1966, he stated Candyland at his stores, starting something that is known across the country. He and his business are known locally and nationally. Despite his attending school only to the 10th grade at Uniontown Senior High School, he self-made education and experience-based learning resulted in a life full of intelligence and business sense that was most impressive. He taught his children many things, most importantly the meaning of hard work and sacrifice through his example.
He gave selflessly to many causes, never expecting recognition. He was a dedicated husband, father, brother, friend, employer and businessman. His family, friends, and business acquaintances will sadly miss him. A new journey begins.
Friends will be received at eh NEWMAN FUNERAL HOMES, P.A., 179 Miller Street, Grantsville, Md., Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 16, 2005, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. William Ferguson officiating. Interment will be at Hopwood Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Expressions of Sympathy may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.
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