M. Loser Obituary

M. Lee Loser, Jr. D.O., 96, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. "DOC", as he was known by many, was born February 14, 1926 in Harrisburg, and was the son of the late Morgan L. Loser, Sr. and Kathryn L. (Smeltzer) Loser. He graduated from John Harris High school in 1944 and entered the United States Navy in 1944 through Bainbridge, Md. for basic training. Following basic training and Quartermaster school, he served on the USS Warhawk and USS Isherwood during WWII until his discharge in 1946. He attended Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA and graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy (now Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine) in 1952. Following his internship in Philadelphia, he began his family practice in Harrisburg from 1953-1967, and served as team physician for John Harris High School athletics from 1958-1966. In 1967, he relocated his practice to Steelton and remained there until his retirement in 1991. Board certified in family practice, he was a member of the Osteopathic Hospital active medical staff on Front Street in Harrisburg from 1953 until the hospital's relocation to Lower Paxton Township as Community General Osteopathic Hospital in 1970 until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and American Legion. He was also a 64-year life member as a 32nd Freemason with the Robert Burns #464 Lodge, Harrisburg Consistory, and Zembo Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Marlene M. Hess Loser, son Jeffrey A. (Colleen) of York, daughter Stacey L. of Tucson, AZ, grandson Adam M. (Kristen L. Kirk), of Hamilton, VA, granddaughter Kelley R. Goodyear (Kyle), of York, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 step-children, 6 step-grandchildren, and 10 step-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Paxton Church of the Brethren, 6445 Lyters Lane, Harrisburg, Thursday, April 21 at 11:00 AM, Pastors Joann Maurer and Janet Myers officiating. Light lunch to be served after military tribute at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Paxton Church of the Brethren, any Veteran's organization, or ProMedica Hospice, 1200 Walnut Bottom. Rd. #302, Carlisle, PA 17015. Services are entrusted to Hall and Stone Funeral Home, Steelton. www.pennlive.com/obits