William F. “Bill” Hubler, 87, of Mifflintown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.
He was born July 21, 1937 in Baltimore, MD.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara E. (Druckenmiller) Hubler whom he married July 29, 1962.
Also surviving are one son, William F. Hubler II and wife, Chen-Yu Tsuei, of Hummelstown, one daughter, Karen L. Mills and husband, Clayton B. Mills, of Nashville, TN, two grandchildren, Rachael Sebastian and husband, Evan, and Joshua Chronister and wife, Lauren, four great-grandchildren, Ava, Logan, Norah, and Ezra and one sister, Betty Ann Barrera.
He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Hubler, Sr. his mother, Inez (Reed) Basom, his step-mother, Lois Hubler, one brother, James M. Hubler, Jr., and one step-brother, Robert Rheam.
He graduated from Tuscarora Valley High School [Class of 1956] and from Shippensburg University with a BS and MS in Education.
Bill was a dedicated husband, proud father, and dotting grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a data analyst in South Korea and at Walter Reed Hospital.
Bill taught math and was a guidance counselor at Tuscarora Junior High School and Juniata High School. He also spent decades with the Port Royal Racing Association.
He was a member of Port Royal Presbyterian Church, Union Masonic Lodge #324, and Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
He was a professional Orvis Fly Fishing Guide and, as an avid sportsman, was a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Trout Unlimited, a life member of the NRA, and a former member of Sand Spring Gun Club.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dirt track racing, and loved Juniata County.
His graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Old Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal, with Pastor Jodi Strawser officiating.
A memorial service is being planned and will be held in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Port Royal Presbyterian Church, PO Box 387, Port Royal, PA 17082.
Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Port Royal Presbyterian Church, PO Box 387, Port Royal, PA 17082.
Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.
More information will be posted when it is complete.
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Bill Hubler in his military uniform. (Photo submitted by Wayne Taylor)
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HUBLER WELL DRILLING - Bill Hubler (l) with his father Jim and grandfather Forrest standing on the drilling platform at a drill site.
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Photo of Bill that appeared in his 1956 Tuscarora Valley High School Yearbook.
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BROTHER OF THE BRUSH: Bill Hubler with his beard for Port Royal's Sesqui-centennial Celebration in 1962. (Photo submitted by Wayne Taylor)
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SESQUI-CENTENNIAL BEARD CONTEST WINNERS: The winners and their awards (Front Row l-r) William Hubler (U-Beard); Harold Miller (Pork Chops); James Hubler 17, (Youngest entrant); (Back Row l-r) John Ewalt (Van Dyke and mustache); Donald Hussler (Miscellaneous); Frank Zimmerman 79, (Oldest Entrant); Evard Meloy (Full Beard). Fifty-eight Brothers of the Brush competed.
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Bill Hubler [left], Ed and Joanne (Ulsh) Allen at Friday Sep 28, 2012 TVHS Reunion. (Photo submitted by Harold Hartman, Jr.)
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BILL HUBLER with spouse at Port Royal and Tuscarora Valley High School Reunion at the Port Royal Community Building, October 6, 2018. (Photo submitted by Amelia McElwee)
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GRADUATION PICTURE FOR THE TVHS CLASS OF 1956 - Front Row: (L-R) Patsy Kipp, William Gilliland, Evelyn Eaton, Larry Turbett, Joan Searer, Leon Kepner, Louise Bergstresser, Glen Moyer, Mildren Brackbill. Middle Row: Robert Yohn, Roma Fisher, Abe Harbst, Joyce Book, David McCahan, Linda Kohler, William Hubler, Nellie Landis, Jerry Zettle, Nancy Wert. Back Row: Max Wharton, Ronald Bargo, Robert Crimmel.
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JUNIOR YEAR OF THE TVHS CLASS OF 1956 Front Row (L-R): Arlene Shirk, Louise Bergstresser, Patsy Kipp, Mildred Brackbill, Teacher Miss Kern (teacher), Nancy Wert, Nellie Landis, Joyce Book. Middle Row: Larry Turbett, Glen Moyer, Roma Fisher, Joan Searer, Linda Kohler, Evelyn Eaton, William Gilliland. Top Row: Jon Crimmel, Robert Crimmel, Robert Yohn, Max Wharton, Ronald Bargo, Jerry Zettle, Leon Kepner, William Hubler, David McCahan.
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SOPHOMORE YEAR OF TVHS CLASS OF 1956: Front Row (l-r) Nancy Wert, Nellie Landis, Joyce Book, Mildred Brackbill, Mrs. Kephart (Teacher), Patsy Kipp, Evelyn Eaton, Louise Bergstresser, Joan Searer; Middle Row: Larry Turbett, Lincoln Longacre, Arlene Shirk, Roma Fisher, Linda Kohler, Glenn Moyer, William Gilliland; Back Row: Robert Walters, Max Wharton, Ronald Bargo, Robert Crimmel, Robert Yohn, Leon Kepner, David McCahan, William Hubler, Jon Crimmel.
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TVHS CLASS OF 1956: Front Row (l-r) Nancy Wert, Mildred Brackbill; 2nd Row: Nellie Landis, Patsy Kipp, Bill Gilliland, Mrs. McCahan (teacher), Louise Bergstresser; Joan Searer; 3rd Row: Larry Turbett, Joyce Book, Glen Moyer; 4th Row: David McCahan, Linda Kohler, Evelyn Eaton, Roma Fisher, Top Row: Bob Yohn, Bill Hubler, Bob Crimmel, Jerry Zettle, Ron Bargo, Leon Kepner, Max Wharton, Abe Harbst
