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Asher S. Edelman, Jr.

  • March 15, 1924 - December 10, 2011
  • Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
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“I was shocked to see of Mr. Edelman's passing, I just talked to him not to long ago. He was my violin teacher from the 3rd grade on and I will never...Read More » ”
1 of 35 | Posted by: Merrie E. Smith - Albuquerque, NM

“I have known Asher since our playground days.In 1943 Asher and I left Hagerstown on the same troop train, were both in Ft. Benning for basic training...Read More » ”
2 of 35 | Posted by: Wayne & Jean Kiser - MD

“Dear Emily and family So sorry to read of your father passing. He sure was a wonderful person. He will be missed by many. God Bless Ruth &...Read More » ”
3 of 35 | Posted by: Ruth Gembe - Waynesboro, PA

“Emily, Please know I am thinking about you and your family and pray that God will give you the strength and the Grace during this difficult time....Read More » ”
4 of 35 | Posted by: Adrianna Walden - VA

“God blessed us with people like Mr Edelman by bringing dedicated and talented teachers who had a passion for what they did in life. Thank you to the...Read More » ”
5 of 35 | Posted by: Marty McGarity - Waynesboro, PA

“Mr. Edelman taught us to Love Music; those who were privileged to have him as an instructor knew his zest and passion for the music, the instrument,...Read More » ”
6 of 35 | Posted by: Daniel V. Gossard - Hagerstown, MD

“Betty and Family: I was so saddened to read of the loss of Mr. E.. He was so influential in shaping music's influence in my life. The number of...Read More » ”
7 of 35 | Posted by: Barry Sanders - Martinsburg, WV

“My husband Joe and I were so sorry to hear of Mr Edelman's passing. As so many have said, he was a great influence on our lives. Teaching us the...Read More » ”
8 of 35 | Posted by: Nancy Bachtell Watson - PA

“Mr. Edelman introduced me to the clarinet in 4th grade at Clayton Avenue Elementary. We had to practice 30 min.each day and keep a record. His...Read More » ”
9 of 35 | Posted by: Carol A. Henicle - Waynesboro, PA

“Mr. Edelman proudly directed The Wayne Band at Connie and my wedding and assisted with the rehearsal. It's those little things which made Asher...Read More » ”
10 of 35 | Posted by: Bruce Baker - Fairplay, MD

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr.Edleman brought music into our lives and it remains today....what a heritage to give to others. ...Read More » ”
11 of 35 | Posted by: Nedra Pugh Fowler - Germantown, MD

“Mr. Edelman brought music to a lot of young peoples' lives. I had the pleasure of playing in the orchestra under him. I never forgot him. ”
12 of 35 | Posted by: Pat Cadwell - Kouts, IN

“Debbie, Praying for you and your family. Jason ”
13 of 35 | Posted by: Jason Wheeler - Manteo, NC

“My deepest sympathies to the Edelman family. May God comfort you as only he can during this difficult loss. Mr. Edelman touched a lot of lives. So...Read More » ”
14 of 35 | Posted by: Sandy Poffenberger - Waynesboro, PA

“The Edelman family have my deepest sympathy in the loss of a kindly gentleman who was, I believe, universally beloved and respected. May your own...Read More » ”
15 of 35 | Posted by: Todd Dorsett - Waynesboro, PA

“Thanks Mr. Edelman for enriching my life with music. ”
16 of 35 | Posted by: Paul Baker - Somerset, KY

“My Deepest and most Sincere Condolences to the Edelman Family. Mr. Edelman taught me to play and love the violin. He began teaching me at Zullinger...Read More » ”
17 of 35 | Posted by: Connie Buffington - WAYNESBORO, PA

“My sincere sympathy to the Edelman family. Mr. Edelman was my piano teacher, then he asked me to be in the orchestra in high school. He was very...Read More » ”
18 of 35 | Posted by: Sally (Yingst) Manning - PA

“To the Edelman family: I will always remember sitting in Ms. Harriet Robinson's third grade classroom at Fairview Ave Elementary in 1951 when she...Read More » ”
19 of 35 | Posted by: LaDonna Stoops Black - Chicago, IL

“Mr. Edelman taught many of us how to read music. He was patient and kind. His grand example to young people was a very special gift. I am grateful...Read More » ”
20 of 35 | Posted by: Amy Stevens - New York, NY

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May you treasure your wonderful memories and know that through time and your faith along...Read More » ”
21 of 35 | Posted by: Lois Shull - Juno Beach, FL

“My sympathy to the Edelman family. He was my orchestra leader in Senior High School and he was so patient that everyone just wanted to please him. ...Read More » ”
22 of 35 | Posted by: MaryAnn (Good) Etter - Leesburg, FL

“Mrs. Edelman, Asher, Emily, and Family. I was sorry to hear of your loss today. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Brought back...Read More » ”
23 of 35 | Posted by: Mark Bollinger - Rock Hill, SC

“Please accept my most sincere Condolences. ”
24 of 35 | Posted by: Paul Corsino - Manteo, NC

“So sad to read of Mr. Edelman's passing. He shared his love of music with so many over the years and will be fondly remembered for his contributions...Read More » ”
25 of 35 | Posted by: Barbara (Snavely) Cadogan - FL

“Mrs. Edelman, Asher, Emily and family, I was saddened to hear of Mr. Edelman's passing. Remembering the days of my violin lessons at Clayton Ave....Read More » ”
26 of 35 | Posted by: Tammy (Shull) Siegrist - PA

“Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. ”
27 of 35 | Posted by: Jennifer Gamiel - Manteo, NC

“Debbi and Asher, I am so very sorry about the passing of your father-in-law and Dad. Please know that I am here if you need me!! Take Care and...Read More » ”
28 of 35 | Posted by: Nan Hollie - NC Aquarium-Manteo, NC

“Accept my sincere sympathy in Mr.Edelman's passing. He was a vital part of the Waynesboro community in so many ways.He was soft-spoken,gentle,jovial...Read More » ”
29 of 35 | Posted by: Darla Tornow - Norfolk, VA

“Dear Edelman family, Philip and I send our kindest sympathies on Mr. Edelman's passing. He was a vital musical influence on all of the members of our...Read More » ”
30 of 35 | Posted by: Cecelia Klipp Rowland - MO

“My condolences and prayers to the Edelman family. I remember Mr. Edelman with fondness for his work with the string students at Waynesboro High...Read More » ”
31 of 35 | Posted by: Connie Burkholder - Great Bend, KS

“My elementary school violin teacher. Soft spoken and respected by everyone. I will never forget. ”
32 of 35 | Posted by: chris guyer - Waynesboro, PA

“May God Bless each of you with comfort and peace and also know how devoted Mr. Edelman was in teaching each and every one of us with so much...Read More » ”
33 of 35 | Posted by: Deborah (Gingrich) Wallech - MD

“My sympathies to Mr Edelman's family. I have very fond memories of performing with him in the Wayne Band. ”
34 of 35 | Posted by: Jack Reyer - Waynesboro, PA

“Heartfelt sympathies to Mr. Edelman's family. He was such a constant part of the music program all through our school years, and more patient with...Read More » ”
35 of 35 | Posted by: Sandy Thomas Fisher - Leesburg, FL


Mr. Asher S. Edelman, Jr. 87, of 907 Park Street, Waynesboro, PA entered into eternal rest at 3:21 P.M. Saturday, December 10, 2011 in the Waynesboro Hospital. He was born on March 15, 1924 in Mount Carmel, PA; he was the son of the late Asher S. H. and Ethel (Hause) Edelman. He lived his early life in Hagerstown, MD. Mr. Edelman graduated from Hagerstown High School, with the class of 1942. He then received his Bachelor of Arts degree in music education from Lebanon Valley College with the class of 1949. Mr. Edelman served in the United States Army during World War II, serving with the 26th Infantry Yankee Division, under General George G. Patton, serving from 1943 through 1945. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart with Clusters. He also received the Soldier Metal of Honor, having rescuing a swimmer in distress and was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Asher was a machine gunner with the 1st squad, 1st Platoon, Co H 101st infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division of the 3rd Army. He and his wife of over 62 years, Mrs. Anita E. "Betty" Edelman was married on August 21, 1949 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Boonsboro, MD. They moved to the present residence in November of 1953. In his early life, Asher taught music in Rimersburg, PA and then in 1951 moved to Waynesboro and taught instrumental music in the Waynesboro School District for 35 years, retiring in 1986. Mr. Edelman also was a choir director for various United Methodist Churches and Lutheran Churches in the area; he also was the band director for the Wayne Band of Waynesboro for 47 years, retiring in 1999. Mr. Edelman was a violinist with the Potomac Symphony; the Maryland Symphony for 9 years and the Millbrook Symphony from its' onset in 1978 for 15 years. He also participated with the Mercersburg Community Chorus and many area church Cantatas. Asher attended St. Peter's Beard's Lutheran Church on Old Forge Road, Leitersburg, MD and was a member of the Musician's Union Local #720; Franklin County Chapter of School Retirees and the national AARP. He was a past member of the PA Music Educators Association, and the National Education Association. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Asher Edelman IV and wife Deborah of Kill Devil Hills, NC, one daughter, Emily Edelman Walsh and husband Daniel of Virginia Beach, VA, twin grandsons, Brian A. Edelman and Christopher A. Edelman both of Waynesboro, one sister, Mary Edelman Light of Carlisle, PA and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter-in-law Sara Henke Edelman and a brother-in-law, John H. Light. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 14, 2001 in St. Peter's Beard's Lutheran Church, 21348 Old Forge Road, Leitersburg, MD with Rev. officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad Street, Waynesboro. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Honor Guard of Charles Nitterhouse V.F.W. Post #1599 of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com