Doyle F. Acornley

Doyle F. Acornley, age 88, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday evening, October 11, 2013 a recent resident of Geisinger-Bloomsburg Health Care. Doyle was a resident of Sherwood Village for over 32 years, and also of his home on First Street in Bloomsburg for over 29 years. He was a life-long resident of Columbia County. It was only recently that Doyle’s health began to fail over the past year. Doyle was born on Friday, September 11, 1925 in Asbury, Pennsylvania, a son to the late George and Mary (Wenner) Acornley. Doyle completed his education in 1943 after graduating from the former Orangeville High School in Orangeville. Immediately following his education, Doyle enlisted with the United States Army Infantry where he served his country faithfully during World War II, and was also engaged in the Battle of the Bulge. After returning home from his time of dedicated service to our country, Doyle met and married his loving wife the former Jean Rarig on August 7, 1945. For over 15 years, Doyle was employed by Bloomsburg University as an equipment operator until his retirement in 1990. Doyle was a faithful member of the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ in Bloomsburg where he served as the former Consistory President and also as a member of the church choir. He was also a 52 year member of the Washington Lodge #265 F&AM, the Caldwell Consistory, the Valley of Bloomsburg American Legion Post #273, and the Susquehanna Valley Veterans Association. In addition to his parents Doyle was preceded in death by two brothers: William and Albert Acornley; and two sisters: Sara Whitmire and Kathryn Garland. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving is his beloved wife of 65 years, Jean (Rarig) Acornley. Also surviving is a daughter: Mona Bartholomew and husband, Scott, of Millville; three grandchildren: Taryn Evans and husband, Aaron, of Scottsville, VA; Corey Schaller and husband, William, of Millville; and Brett Bartholomew of Millville; and three great-grandchildren: Farah and Flynn Evans and Audrey Schaller. A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday morning, October 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. from the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 260 E. 7th Street, Bloomsburg. Funeral services will also begin on Wednesday morning, October 16, at 11 a.m. from the Trinity Reformed U.C.C., Bloomsburg with his pastor, Rev. Stephen D. Engelhardt, officiating. A private graveside service will be held privately and prior to services in Lime Ridge. Memorial contributions in Doyle’s name are suggested to: Trinity Reformed U.C.C. Memorial Fund, 260 E. 7th St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Doyle F. Acornley

November 11, 1925 - October 11, 2013