Bruce J Pilgrim

August 29, 1936 - November 13, 2015

Bruce J. Pilgrim, 79, of Chbg. passed away on Fri., Nov.13, 2015. He was born Aug. 29, 1936 in Culbertson, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Emma (Shatzer) Pilgrim. He was 1954 graduate of C.H.S.l and a member of the Salem Evang. Luth. Church. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for 20 years at Franklin Co. Learning Center, retiring in 1998. A member of the NRA, Bruce enjoyed hunting and fly fishing in the Falling Spring Creek. He was a woodworker who made miniature trains, cars and construction equipment with moving parts. Surviving: wife, Sara M. (Crawford) Pilgrim; beloved dog, Tina; sister, Janet McCleary; niece, Sue Pilgrim; two nephews: Mark and Joel Pilgrim; two brother in laws: Milton and Judy Crawford, John and Carol Crawford; sister in law, Mary Stonebreaker. Precedeing him in death was a brother, John O. Pilgrim. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 18, 2015 at the Salem Evang. Luth. Church with the Rev. Denise Horn officiating. A viewing one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial in Salem Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Salem Evang. Luth. Church, 99 Miller Road, Chbg, PA 17202. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bruce J Pilgrim, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.