Dedications

Chester began his lifetime journey in produce at the age of 15 at Monheim Produce in Uniontown, PA. In 1953, he started his own produce route, delivering to Frostburg and Cumberland from Pittsburgh and Baltimore. In 1958, he started the roadside market now known as Hill Top Fruit Market in Grantsville. In 1961, he purchased the Farmer's Market in Oakland and the Fruit Bowl in the Narrows in 1970. He also owned and operated Hill Top Trucking. In 1966, he started Candyland at his stores, starting something that is known across the country. He and his business are known locally and nationally.

Despite his attending school only to the 10th grade at Uniontown Senior High School, his self-made education and experience-based learning resulted in a life full of intelligence and business sense that was most impressive. He taught his children many things, most importantly the meaning of hard work and sacrifice through his example. He gave selflessly to many causes, never expecting recognition. He was a dedicated husband, father, brother, friend, employer and businessman.

Little did we know that morning,

that God would call your name

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide

And altho we cannot see you, you are always on our side

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same

But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Lois Pope
Dec 1, 1951 - Sept 26, 2002

He was so very, very special
And was so from the start
You held him in your arms
But mainly in your heart

And like a single drop of rain
That on still waters fall,
His life did ripples make
And touched the lives of all.

He's gone to play with angels
In heaven up above
So keep your special memories
And treasure. them with love

Although your darling Son
Was with you just a while
He'll live on in your heart
With a sweet remembered smile