Charles DeLone
1921 -
Interview Length: 23 minutes
Interview Date: January 14, 2010
Interview Location: DeLone Residence, Camp Hill, PA
Dr. Charles DeLone may have delivered 80 percent of the babies born in Harrisburg during his career. Inspired to help people after his father's early death, the young DeLone went to Harrisburg Academy on a scholarship and took a job there while attending classes. After college and the military, he completed his residency at Harrisburg Hospital. Dr. DeLone started the first obstetrics and gynecology practice in Harrisburg and was on staff at Harrisburg Hospital. He later went to Holy Spirit Hospital, where he started the Maternity Department and became vice president of the hospital. Now retired, Dr. DeLone spends time with his wife and 17 grandchildren.
- Charles DeLone talks about when he was born, his grandfather and father.
- Charles DeLone talks about his mother's family.
- Charles DeLone describes what it was like growing up in Harrisburg.
- Charles DeLone talks about college and medical school.
- Charles DeLone talks about his first residency, his OBGYN practice and his grandchildren.
- Charles DeLone talks his fondest memories of Harrisburg.
