BORN

1934

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd

Elkridge, Maryland

Shirley Kermisch Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 20, 2012.

On Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Shirley Lee Kermisch, age78, of Ellicott City, MD. Beloved wife of Howard "Howdy" Kermisch. Loving mother of Laura Strobel and her husband Gary, Jennifer Cimino and Steven Kermisch. Grandmother of Joey, Kelly, Kimmy, Lindsay, Justin and Nicole and her Great-Granddaughter McKenzie.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075 (exit 6 off Rt. 100) on Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 11:00 am. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Glen Mar United Methodist Church, Ellicott City, MD. or the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, Randallstown, MD.
www.garylkaufmanfuneralhome.com

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December 28, 2012

Cindy Gosnell

Jennifer--So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I do know how difficult this is for all of you.

December 23, 2012

My Deepest Sympathy. Shirley was a great gal! So sorry, Howdy!

December 22, 2012

Lindsay Cimino

I love you gram! You will be missed by so many people & it wont be the same without you. I know you will be watching over all of us in heaven. We will meet again someday <3

December 22, 2012

Judy & Mike Weber

Howdy, My deepest condolences go's out to you and your family. Glad I got to know Shirley. I know she will be miss, but she is in a better place. May GOD bless you.

December 21, 2012

Our deepest condolences to Howdy and family. We will miss Shirley here in Ocean City. Thought and prayers are with her family. Carolee and Gordon

December 21, 2012

Kelly Marriott

What an awesome lady! Love you, Gram!

December 21, 2012

Judy (Davis) Duer

My deepest condolences go out to Howdy, Steven, Laura and Jennifer in the passing of your wife and mom. May God be with you and comfort you during your time of mourning, especially at this time of year. Keep all of your good memories close to your heart.

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7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075

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