Roger L. Myers, 71, of Newville, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his home. He was born on June 11, 1944 in Allen, Monroe Twp., Cumberland County, and was the son of the late Wilbur H. and Mary C. (Nickel) Myers. He was married to the late Darlene L. (Wickard) Myers, who died Dec. 23, 2011.

Roger graduated in 1964 Big Spring High School, Newville, and served three years in US Army during the Vietnam War. Roger owned and operated for 30 years the "Roger L. Myers Body Shop" in Bloserville. He enjoyed camping and was a member of the Dreamers Camping Club. Roger also enjoyed woodworking, boating at Raystown Lake and operating a portable sawmill.

He is survived by one son, Gregory A. (and his wife, Lisa) Myers, one daughter, Lori J. (and her husband, Nathan) Chronister, both of Newville, two sisters; Donna Ott of Newville and Carolyn Nye of Newburg, five grandchildren; Adam and Lydia Myers, Gracie, Michael and Joshua Chronister, his companion of four years, Janet Felts and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St, Carlisle, with Pastor Don Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle, with military honors by Cumberland County Honor Guard. Viewings will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Memorial gifts in Roger's name may be made to Celtic Hospice and Home Health, 900 Century Dr, #201, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.