BORN

1933

DIED

2017

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Shirley Scannell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 28, 2017.

On August 27, 2017, Shirley May Scannell, beloved wife of the late Eugene Scannell, and the late John Jensen. Daughter of the late Georgia and George Fisher. Loving mother of Bonnie Slavin and husband Vincent, Judith Jensen, and Christopher Jensen. Sister of Betty Rumney, George Fisher, Richard Fisher, Robert Fisher, Mary Stutzman, Nancy Abernethy, Nelson Fisher, Ronnie Fisher, the late Doris Funkhouser, the late Jean Matsushige, and the late Melvin Fisher. Grandmother of twelve. Great Grandmother of five. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Family will receive friends at Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Homes of Catonsville, Inc., 1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228 on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm, where services will be held on Friday at 10am. Interment Lakeview Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave, Westminster, MD 21157.

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September 2, 2017

Bonnie

I miss you so much Mom!

September 2, 2017

S. Hill

May your many fond memories and your faith in God's promises for the future be a source of strength and peace to your family at this time. Isaiah 35:5,6

August 31, 2017

MaryJo Singhass

Chris and Judy Jensen... Our heartfelt condolences to you and family. I met Shirley in 1993. We had some good memories.

Rest in peace.

Ryan.. MaryJo.. MaryAnn and Johnny

August 31, 2017

Dottty & John Schleupner

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

August 31, 2017

John Schleupner

August 29, 2017

Jo-Ann Moser Wright

Ronnie, and family, I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. I only met her once many years ago. I remember her dry sense of humor and her love for Ronnie.
I pray for peace and family unity as you go through this time of loss and grieving.
Jo-Ann Moser Wright Alachua, Fl.

August 29, 2017

Nancy & Julia Schleupner

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 29, 2017

Brian Funkhouser

Our Love and thoughts are with you. We deeply share your loss. Linda Valkos & Brian Funkhouser

August 28, 2017

Donna Ridgely

Thoughts and prayers sent your way. Will miss Miss Shirley. She was my second mom in my younger days.

August 28, 2017

DOn and Fran Redifer

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 28, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14.

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