Milton James Wishard

Milton J. Wishard

Milton James Wishard, 89, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in the Emergency Room at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA.  Born Saturday, July 16, 1927 in York, PA, he was the son of the late Milton Bahner Wishard and Florence Marie (Glassmyer) Wishard.  He was married to Nancy A. (Early) Wishard.

A Veteran of WWII, Milton proudly served with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Gardiners Bay. Following his service, Milton attended Capitol Technology University where he received the broadcast engineering education that would prepare him for his distinguished career at ABC News 7 - WJLA Washington, DC from 1950 - 1993. A committed, lifelong newsman, in 1975, the Evening Star Broadcasting Company presented Milton with an award of appreciation for his 25 years of service; in 1991, the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded Milton with the Silver Circle; and in 1992 he received the Legend Award from the Washington Area Broadcasters Association for his 40 years in the broadcasting industry.

Milton will always be remembered for his sense of adventure. For seven years, Milton enjoyed flying a single-engine Cessna plane. Throughout his life he openly embraced technology, most recently by playing Texas Hold’em on his smart TV. His hobbies also included playing tennis with his loving wife, Nancy; playing classical guitar; sailing the Alberg Typhoon on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay; and spending time with friends and family at a Dewey Beach, DE family cottage.

In addition to his wife of more than 64 years, he will be lovingly missed by his brother, George E. Wishard, of York, PA; a son, Christopher A. Wishard, of Thomasville, PA; a daughter-in-law, Tanya Stolarik Wishard, also of Codorus, PA; a daughter, Valerie W. and husband, Kris K. Wehmueller, of Severna Park, MD; four grandchildren, as well as Milton’s extended family and caring friends.

A Committal Service will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 2:30 PM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA with Military Honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 N. Market St., Elizabethtown 17022, 717-367-1543.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Wishard’s honor to the Masonic Children’s Home.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.MillerFuneralHome.com. 

 Service Information