Obituary of Wayne B. McCardle

Wayne B. “Sug” McCardle, 89, of Elizabethtown, PA, formerly of Beavertown, passed on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Masonic Village.  Born in Derry Twp., Mifflin County, he was the son of the late William B. and Anna P. Schwab McCardle.  He was the husband of the late Amber Rae Hassinger McCardle for 65 years prior to her passing in 2020.

During the Korean War, Sug served his country as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps.  He received the National Defense Service Medal.  As a civilian, he was employed as a tri-axle truck driver.  In addition to hunting and attending NASCAR races with his son, he took pleasure in spending time with his family, summer picnics, relaxing around a campfire, and playing cards.

He is survived by three children, Carole R. McCardle of Beavertown, mother of Gena Bickhart and Michael Romig, Debra K., wife of Barry Sheesley, of Elizabethtown, parents of Derek and Amber Sheesley, and Michael W., husband of Cindy Geedey McCardle, of Fishersville, VA, parents of Austin and Cody McCardle; and four great grandchildren, Kaitlyn A. Kunz, Devan A. Bickhart, Ashlyn R. Wise, and Brysen N. Oberlin.

Memorial contributions in Wayne's memory may be made to Wounded Warriors, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS,66675. Services are private.  To express a condolence with the family or for additional information, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.

To view a livestream of the graveside service for Wayne and Amber at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 3 PM , visit https://my.gather.app/remember/wayne-sug-mccardle