Gary L. Nouse, Sr.BedfordGary Lee Nouse, Sr., 76, died on Monday, February 22, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 25, 1939, near York Haven, a son of the late Phillip Edward and Ethel Mae (Bell) Nouse. On December 30, 1961, in Bedford, he married Ruth Maude (Ely) Nouse, who survives along with the following family: two sons, Gary L., Jr. married to Linda (Walls), of Hyndman, Chris E., married to Jennifer (Gardner) of Bedford; a daughter, Julie A. (Nouse) married to Scott Kline of Altoona; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers: James, married to Dorothy (Albright), of Manchester, Leon, married to Brenda (Brown) of Dillsburg, Dean, married to Vonnie (Howard) of Dover. Gary was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip; and five sisters: Janice Dugan, Leatrice Raine, Geraldine Enders, Shirley Eutzy, and Sherry Wintermyer. Gary attended Manchester High School Class of 1956. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Bedford United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jeff Welsch officiating. Burial will be private with full military rites conducted by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard. Friends will be received on Thursday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home in Bedford, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Our online guestbook is available at berkebilefuneralhome.com