Oretha Alwanda Gilkeson
1924 - 2017 (92 years)-
Name Oretha Alwanda Gilkeson Birth 30 Oct 1924 Hughart, Greenbrier Co., WV 
[1, 2] Gender Female Death 3 Feb 2017 Bel Air, Harford Co., MD [2] Burial 9 Feb 2017 Harford Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, Harford Co., MD [2] Person ID I34380 Meadow Bluff Meanderings Last Modified 27 Dec 2025
Father Orion Mitford Gilkeson, b. 24 Jul 1895, Cornstalk, Greenbrier Co., WV d. 25 Aug 1949, Hughart, Greenbrier Co., WV (Age 54 years) Mother Ollie Maudest Fisher, b. 3 May 1902, Kieffer, Greenbrier Co., WV d. Sep 1980, Deland, Volusia Co., FL (Age 78 years) Marriage 8 Mar 1921 Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., WV [3] Family ID F16046 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family George Willard McClung, b. 17 Dec 1922, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., WV d. 12 Apr 1970, Havre de Grace, Harford Co., MD (Age 47 years) Marriage 26 Mar 1948 Clifton Forge, VA [4] Children 1. Eric W. McClung Family ID F10777 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 27 Dec 2025
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Marriage - 26 Mar 1948 - Clifton Forge, VA 
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Notes - The Aegis, Bel Air, MD, p. A13, col. 1
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-aegis-oretha-mcclung-obit/187567196/
ORETHA ALWANDA MCCLUNG, 92 years, of Bel Air, MD died Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at Upper Chesapeake Hospital. Born October 30th, 1924, in Hughart, WV, she was a daughter of the late Orin M. and Ollie Maudest (Fisher) Gilkeson and the widow of George Willard McClung who died April 12, 1970. Oretha was dedicated to her family, raising her son and two nieces as a homemaker. She also worked as a school bus driver with local routes for Harford Christian School.
Oretha lovingly served as the church secretary for over 40 years at the Reformation Bible Church in Darlington (formerly Evangelical Methodist Church). She was very active inside and outside her home; she could sew, and artfully crochet and knit while also keeping a meticulous and unique garden. Oretha grew all kinds of vegetables, mulberries, figs, and even grapes. She was an animal lover leaving behind multiple ducks and geese that enjoyed her care. Oretha's warmth and generosity will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by: one son - Eric W. McClung and his wife, Katherine M. Vandewal of Joppa, MD; two nieces who she raised like daughters - Debra J. Greer of Lansing, NC Diane S. Young of Carsons Run, MD; one grandson - Hunter L.
McClung; five great nieces and nephews who she loved like grandchildren - Gary J. Walker, W. Dallas Blaine Walker, Ashley Dawn Walker, Monica L. Cooper, Shawn Cooper and twelve great great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 7 - p.m.
in Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main St. Delta, PA and on Thursday, February 9 from 10 - 11 a.m. at the funeral home where the funeral service will begin at 11:00am officiated by Reverend Dr. John E. McKnight of the Reformation Bible Church.
Entombment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. Parking attendants are available to assist you upon arrival. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Reformation Bible Church, PO Box 88, Darlington, MD 21034. For directions or to send condolences, please visit www.harkinsfuneralhome.com
- The Aegis, Bel Air, MD, p. A13, col. 1
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