ASHLAND • Virden H, “Pop” Header, 92, died Feb. 18, at his residence. He was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Barry Twp., a son of the late Roy and Mamie Ludwig Header. He was raised by his grandparents C. Monroe and Mary Header. He was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp. High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement and also worked as a self-employed auto mechanic. He was a member of Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna Neiswinter Header; and four brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by four daughters: Jane Fetterhoff of Hegins, and Alice Strohecker, Cathy Clouser, and Bonnie Duffy, all of Ashland; two sons, James Header of Duncannon and Earl Header of Ashland; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ivan Header of Sunbury; four sisters: Violet Tschopp and Ellen Steele, both of Lykens, Ruth Paul of Reading, and Anna Erdman of Northumberland; and several nieces and nephews, Services were held Feb. 23 at Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, Weishample. Contributions may be made to Barry Salem United Methodist Church, 844 Deep Creek Rd., Ashland, PA 17921. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest book, visit buffingtonreed.com
