John H. Houser

Born on November 16, 1930 in Martinsburg, he was the son of the late Herbert and Pearl Houser.

John was a graduate of Martinsburg High School and a US Marine Veteran having served from 1951-1954. He retired from DuPont after over years.

He was an avid softball player and pitcher and was the Founder/Organizer of the country band, “Twighliters” in the 60’s and 70’s. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish, Moose Lodge 120 and Elks Club 778.

John is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rosalie Sowers Houser; children: Sharon Kay Lamp, Scott Houser and wife, Debbie, Lisa Twigg and husband, Jeff, and Tricia Alger and husband, James; grandchildren: Jennifer Bennett, Jeremy and Justin Houser, Tiffany Twigg, Stephanie Roush, and Garrett Alger; great-grandchildren: Morgan, Ashton, and Avery Bennett, Preston, Gunner, Gage, and Aidan Houser, Addison, Brody, and Charley Roush, and one more on the way, Elliott Alger due in September; and his siblings: Sue Ellen Fream and William Leon Houser.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Greta Barney; son-in-law, Robert D. Lamp; and great-grandson, Trenton Roush.

Family and friends will be received at Rosedale Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Rosedale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Panhandle.

Condolences can be sent to www.RosedaleFuneral.com