OBIT: Chester Roy McFARLAND, 2005, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- MCFARLAND, Chester Roy 08/11/05 The New Republic December 7, 1929 - August 11, 2005 Chester Roy McFarland, 75, of Grantsville, Md., died Thursday, August 11, 2005, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born December 7, 1929, in Hopwood, he was the son of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Hopwood) McFarland. He was also preceded in death by one son, Ronald Chester McFarland, and one daughter, Lois Pope. Surviving are his wife, Shirley L. (LaClair) McFarland of 55 years; two sons: Kenneth "Pete" and wife Denise McFarland, of Grantsville; Jim and wife Melanie McFarland of Frostburg, Md.; eight daughters: Ambra Kay and husband Bob Dolan of Accident, Md.; Mary Louise and husband Dalton Paul, Grantsville; Joyce Lynn and husband Gregg Kamp, Lonaconing, Md.; Linda Sue and husband Verlyn (Dutch) Carr, Accident; Barbara Jean and husband Roger Parrill, Paw Paw, W.Va.; Terri Lee and husband Chuck Wiley, Frostburg; Peggy Jo and husband Mervin Kamp, Grantsville; Ellen Sondra (Sandi) and husband Darin Carey, Frostburg; two sisters: Dorothy King, Warren, Ohio; and Janice Roebuck, Uniontown; 26 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Chester began his lifetime journey in produce at the age of 15 at Monheim Produce in Uniontown. In 1953, he started his own produce route, delivering to Frostburg and Cumberland from Pittsburgh and Baltimore. In 1958, he started the roadside market now known as Hill Top Fruit Market in Grantsville. In 1961, he purchased the Farmer's Market in Oakland and the Fruit Bowl in the Narrows in 1970. He also owned and operated Hill Top Trucking. In 1966, he started Candyland at his stores, starting something that is known across the country. He and his business are known locally and nationally. Despite his attending school only to the 10th grade at Uniontown Senior High School, his self-made education and experience-based learning resulted in a life full of intelligence and business sense that was most impressive. He taught his children many things most importantly the meaning of hard work and sacrifice through his example. He gave selflessly to many causes, never expecting recognition. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, employer and businessman. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and business acquaintances. A new journey begins. Friends were received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., Grantsville. Services were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, at the funeral home, with the Rev. William Ferguson officiating. Interment was at 3 p.m. at Hopwood Cemetery . Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.