Larry Joseph Grier

May 24, 1952 - March 16, 2018

Larry Joseph Grier, 65, of New Cumberland, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He was the son of the late Joseph James Grier (1993) and Anna Mae Grier (1975). He earned his BS in music education at Gettysburg College and his MS in music performance at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Lemoyne. He was currently a substitute teacher in the surrounding school districts, and also worked part-time at the Giant Food Store in New Cumberland. He was first chair clarinet in the Hershey Symphony and a member of the Carlisle Band. He is survived by his sister, Patricia A. Kropff of Scottdale, PA, two nephews; Ryan P. Kropff and his wife, Renee and their daughters, Samantha Anne and Avery Elizabeth of Eldersburg, MD and Matthew R. Kropff of Wyomissing, PA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Musselman Funeral Home with a viewing beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery. There will also be a viewing from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Larry’s memory to the Helping Hand fund at Grace United Methodist Church, Lemoyne. Musselman Funeral Home Is Honored To Serve The Grier Family.