There’s always a feeling of guilt when we learn of a member’s passing after they’re gone; the inevitable scramble to find records and/or someone that knew them, particularly when it’s an older member. This happened with Dale Carbaugh, who passed on November 5, 2011. Dale was a WWII veteran and served in the US Army. His family chose to have donations come to the Post, which is incredibly touching and we’re eternally grateful for their generosity – but we feel terrible that we only learned of Dale’s passing when a donation arrived in his name. We looked him up and learned belatedly we missed his funeral, and that makes us feel terrible. All of us at Post 7294 wish his family the very best.

His obituary from the Ephrata Review:

Dale Eber Carbaugh, 89, of New Holland and formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at Maple Farm, Akron.

Born March 23, 1922 in South Mountain, he was the son of the late Oscar and Anna (Eicholf) Carbaugh. He was married to Janice A. (Bennett) Carbaugh on April 30, 1943.

A veteran of WWII, Dale proudly served with the U.S. Army. Carbaugh retired in 1984 from Dentsply International, York, where he worked in the Data Processing Department for 18 years.

Dale enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. He was also a member of Keystone Church, Paradise.

In addition to his wife of over 68 years, he will be lovingly missed by two sons: Dale L., husband of Barbara, of Ephrata; Gary L., husband of Barbara, of Huntsville, Ala.; a daughter: Brenda A., wife of Thomas Weaver, of New Holland; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Melvin and Eugene Carbaugh.

Funeral services will be held at the Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, 320 Blue Rock Road, Millersville, on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, with military honors accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard and the Vet 21-Salute Honor Guard.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial remembrances can be made in Dale’s memory to the Millersville VFW Post #7294.