Lawrence "Larry" F. Posten

Lawrence “Larry” Francis Posten, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at the age of 76.Larry was born on February 8, 1939, in California, PA to Myrtle Marie (Wainwright) and Guy DeSales Posten.After graduating from high school, Larry worked for Washington Gas & Light Company. In the early 1960’s , Larry was drafted in to the Army. After his military service, he started an Office Furniture Maintenance Corporation, based out of Maryland and servicing the MD/DC/VA area.In May, 1968, Larry married the love of his life, Yvonne Phillips. In December, 1985, they renewed their wedding vows in a church ceremony.He was a member of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, a member of the choir and for over 13 years, the leader of the Second Spring Group.Larry enjoyed playing the piano, boating and playing golf. He was always smiling and ready with a joke or a story about being on the farm. He loved to make people laugh. He was a very loving, compassionate and caring person. If you needed his help, he was there. Family, fellowship and friends were important to him. His faith in the Lord guided him and his bright smile will be missed by so many.Larry was the beloved husband to Yvonne Posten and loving brother to Donald, Warren and his wife Evonne, Raymond and his wife Sylvia and Constance “Connie” Hoyack and her husband Herb. He is also survived by numerous, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and many other family and friends.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Larry's memory to the Jesus the Good Shepherd Cemetery Fund, 1601 Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, MD 20736. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lawrence "Larry" F. Posten please visit our Sympathy Store.