Elbert L. Kyzer, age 95, of Shade Gap, PA, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Embassy at Huntingdon Park in Huntingdon, PA.
Elbert was born on August 3, 1929, in Brookwood, AL, the son of William and Cora Kimble Kyzer. Elbert married Phyllis Jaymes on November 26, 1949 in Aberdeen, MD.
Elbert served in the U.S. Army until receiving his honorable discharge in 1952. Elbert was a manager for Sunbury Auto Parts and later worked as an owner/operator truck driver until he retired. In his spare time, Elbert enjoyed hunting.
Elbert is survived by his wife of 75 years, Phyllis Kyzer of Shade Gap, PA, two sons, Terry Kyzer of Camp Hill, PA and Lester Kyzer of York Springs, PA; one daughter, Cynthia O’lmelia of Shade Gap, PA; four grandchildren (Jennifer, Aime, Ben and Michelle), four great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Elbert is preceded in death by one great great granddaughter, and six siblings.
A Funeral Ceremony will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA, at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Interment will immediately follow at Fair Ridge Cemetery in Shade Gap, PA.
The family has entrusted Elbert’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
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