Dr. Henry Stuart ("Hank") Trostle passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Sunday, July 15, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Wernersville, PA, and graduated from Muhlenberg College before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After receiving an honorable discharge, he attended Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia; while in school, he joined the Naval Reserve through the V-12 program and upon graduating was commissioned as an officer. He had numerous accomplishments and duty stations over a 38-year naval career, culminating in the rank of Captain. Highlights of his career include qualifying and serving as a Naval flight surgeon, a member of the medical staff for Project Mercury, senior medical officer on the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam War, Commanding Officer of the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Force Medical Officer of the Atlantic Fleet Marine Force and Head of the Aeromedical Division of the Naval Safety Center. After his naval career he went into civilian medical practice, retiring for the second time at the age of 85.

Known for his sly humor and affable nature, Hank made friends everywhere he went, and will be sorely missed by friends and family alike. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary B. Trostle, of Wallingford, PA; his son, Henry S. Trostle II and wife Melinda, of Suffolk, VA; granddaughter Melanie B. Long and husband Tanner, of Windsor, VA; grandson H. Stuart Trostle, of New Orleans, LA; and great-grandchildren Ivan and Eloise Long.

A funeral will be held at Parr Funeral Home in Suffolk at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018, with Rev. Michael D. Halley officiating. Internment with full military honors will be held at Albert G. Horton, Jr.  Memorial Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made in Hank's honor to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.parrfuneralhome.com