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Roger D. Grace, 78, a resident of Homewood Living Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday at the home. He was the son of the late Don R. and Bernice L. (Garris) Grace.
He married A. Pauline "Polly" Jewell. She passed away on June 25, 2025.
Surviving are his children: Sparky Grace, Kim Jenkins (Bryan), Anna Heidler (Ron) and Lisa Karacz; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, William Grace (Judi); a sister, Nancy Lankard (Robert); and a brother-in-law, Elwood Musselman.
He was preceded in death by five brothers: an infant, Robert, and Lester, Jesse and Lloyd Grace; and three sisters: Barbara Ann Grace, Elsie Hoover and Mary Kay Musselman.
Roger was a member of Claysburg Church of the Brethren, where he served as Deacon, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir.
He was a 1966 graduate of Central High School and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Roger retired in 1992 as a police officer from the Lancaster Police Department and owned and operated a lawn care business known as Chop Cop.
Roger was a member of Tres-Dias, volunteered at the Claysburg Food Bank and enjoyed walking and being outdoors. He and Polly were known for the purple house with hot dogs on Halloween.
Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Claysburg Community Church, 575 Bedford St., Claysburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Claysburg Area Food Bank.
Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Claysburg.
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