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Joseph Bernard Shaum1

M, #56076, b. 4 July 1929, d. 20 March 2016

Parents

FatherFrancis E. Shaum
MotherHelen Wisotzkey
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Family: Betty Jane Conaway (b. 28 November 1932)

SonMichael Shaum+
DaughterBecky Shaum

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Bernard Shaum was born on 4 July 1929 in Taneytown, Carroll Co., Maryland.1 He and Betty Jane Conaway were married on 27 November 1952 in Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland.1,2 He died on 20 March 2016, at age 86, in Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland.1 He was buried in Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery, Taneytown, Carroll Co., Maryland.1
Joseph Bernard Shaum had reference number 56393.1,2 He was educated Attended St. Joseph Catholic School. Graduated from Taneytown High School (1948.)2,1 He was an Employee of his father's meat market (1952); See obituary for his many jobs.1,2 He was enumerated on the census in Carroll County, Maryland (1930, 1940.) OBITUARY - The Baltimore Sun; Baltimore, Maryland; Friday, April 1, 2016; Other Editions, Page A4 (Newspapers.com)

Joe Shaum
Joseph Bernard Shaum, 86, of Westminster, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster. Born July 4, 1929 in Taneytown, he was the son of the late Francis and Helen (Wisotzkey) Shaum. He was the husband of Betty (Conaway) Shaum, to whom he was married for 63 years.
Joe was born and raised in Taneytown. At a very early age, he built and flew model airplanes, both free-flight and control line. At age 11, Joe's father had him clerk in his meat and grocery store on Main Street. At age 16, Joe received his flying license at Taneytown Airport, which was located at Fair's Garage on the Taneytown-Emmitsburg Road. He advanced to a private pilot's license, which enabled him to take passengers for rides. Throughout his lifetime, he enjoyed building and flying model airplanes.
Joe attended St. Joseph Catholic School for 8 years before entering Taneytown High School. He was elected class president during his sophomore and senior years, graduating in 1948. When President Harry Truman initiated the draft, Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served for 3 years during the Korean War. Upon leaving the service, Joe returned to work at his father's store for 2 more years. He then took on a new challenge as a salesman for the Maryland Candy Company in Westminster, spending 13 years there. He subsequently landed a job as a customer service representative with the Westinghouse Corporation in Sykesville, eventually being promoted to Supervisor of Receiving, Storeroom, and Shipping. After 19 years with Westinghouse, Joe became the Shipping Supervisor for 7 years at the Aristocraft Company in Littlestown, PA. He then worked during semi-retirement for Star Vending in Westminster for 6 years.
After retiring, Joe and Betty volunteered in Carroll Community Hospital's gift shop and at the information desk for 22 years. Joe served for 6 years as treasurer of the hospital auxiliary, and served 2 terms as president. He also served as a member of Carroll Hospital's Board of Directors, the Taneytown City Council, and the Board of Directors of Cantonsville Community College in Carroll County. He was a member of both St. Joseph Catholic Church in Taneytown and St. John's Catholic Church in Westminster. He was a member of Hesson Snider American Legion Post 120 in Taneytown, where he served as Commander for one term. He was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Carroll County Heart Association.
Surviving in addition to his wife are son, Michael Shaum and wife Lorie of Fort Mill, SC; daughter, Becky Rugemer and husband Max of Oakton, VA; granddaughter, Melissa Shaum of NC; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Mary Donatelli and brothers, Father David W. Shaum, and Frank Shaum.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 44 Frederick St., Taneytown, MD, with Monsignor Martin E. Feild as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD. Prayers will be offered at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.myersdurborawfh.com. There are numerous articles about Joe and Betty's many volunteer activities in various Carroll County newspapers.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - The News; Frederick, Maryland; Friday, December 5, 1952; Page 3 (Newspapers.com)

Shaum -- Conway
WESTMINSTER -- At a nuptial mass in Saint John's church, Westminster, Thanksgiving morning Miss Betty Jane Conway (sic), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stephen Penn, Warfieldsburg, became the bride of Joseph Bernard Shaum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Shaum, Taneytown. Rev. David W. Shaum, a member of the faculty of Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg, brother of the bridegroom performed the ceremony and was the celebrant of the nuptial mass. The altar was decorated with white and gold pompons, palms, ferns and lighted tapers.
The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, James F. Burke, Taneytown. The bride's attire was a fitted gown of Chantilly lace, long sleeves with train. The veil was of illusion falling from a juliet cap of Chantilly lace. Her flowers were white roses and stephanotis with detachable white orchid and robbon streamers.
The matron of honor, Mrs. Nick Donatelli, Hanover, sister of the bridegroom, wore blue net with lace and carried yellow daisy-like pompons. Miss Dorothy Kemper, Westminster, wearing peach net over taffeta and carrying orchid pompons, and Miss Alice Deardorff, Westminster, attired in Lavender net over taffeta and carrying yellow poms served as bridesmaids.
Frank Shaum, brother of the bridegroom, Taneytown, acted as best man. Nick Donatelli, Hanover, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and Edward Sell, Taneytown, served as ushers. Georgia Elaine Easton, cousin of the bride was flower girl. She was gowned in light green net over taffeta, and carried a bouquet of mixed pompons. Walter Halter, Taneytown, was ring bearer.
Saint John's Church choir sang the music of the mass under the direction of F. Kale Mathias. Martin W. Diffendale, orgainst, presided at the console and presented a recital immediately preceding the ceremony. Mrs. Betty Mathias, soloist, sang. Timothy Dunn chanted the proper of the mass. Eugene Rickell, Frederick, and Ralph Close, Westminster, cousin of the bride, served the mass. The Rev. James Dwyer, pastor of St. John's church was present in the sanctuary.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Charles Carroll Hotel. Miss Conway is a graduate of the Westminster High school class of 1951, and is employed by the Ritchie Associates Loan and Insurance company, Westminster. Mr. Shaum, a graduate of the Taneytown High School class of 1948, served for three and a half years in the air forece and is an employe of his father's meat market. The couple left on a wedding trip to Williamsburg, Va., and points south. The bride's traveling costume was a maroon suit, a light blue coat with black accessories and an orchid corsage. Upon their return the newlyweds will reside in Taneytown.

Note: Frank Stephen Penn was Betty's step-father.

Citations

  1. [S10820] Obituary - Joseph Bernard Shaum
  2. [S12630] Wedding Announcement - Joseph Bernard Shaum and Betty Jane Conaway
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Francis E. Shaum1,2

M, #56077
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Family: Helen Wisotzkey

SonJoseph Bernard Shaum+ (b. 4 July 1929, d. 20 March 2016)

Citations

  1. [S10820] Obituary - Joseph Bernard Shaum
  2. [S12630] Wedding Announcement - Joseph Bernard Shaum and Betty Jane Conaway
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Helen Wisotzkey1

F, #56078
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Family: Francis E. Shaum

SonJoseph Bernard Shaum+ (b. 4 July 1929, d. 20 March 2016)

Citations

  1. [S10820] Obituary - Joseph Bernard Shaum
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Michael Shaum1

M, #56079

Parents

FatherJoseph Bernard Shaum (b. 4 July 1929, d. 20 March 2016)
MotherBetty Jane Conaway (b. 28 November 1932)
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Family: Lorie Unknown

DaughterMelissa Shaum

Citations

  1. [S10820] Obituary - Joseph Bernard Shaum
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Lorie Unknown1

F, #56080
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Family: Michael Shaum

DaughterMelissa Shaum

Citations

  1. [S10820] Obituary - Joseph Bernard Shaum
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Becky Shaum1

F, #56081

Parents

FatherJoseph Bernard Shaum (b. 4 July 1929, d. 20 March 2016)
MotherBetty Jane Conaway (b. 28 November 1932)
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Citations

  1. [S10820] Obituary - Joseph Bernard Shaum
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Max Rugemer1

M, #56082
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Citations

  1. [S10820] Obituary - Joseph Bernard Shaum
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Melissa Shaum1

F, #56083

Parents

FatherMichael Shaum
MotherLorie Unknown
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Citations

  1. [S10820] Obituary - Joseph Bernard Shaum
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Boyd D. Myers, M.D.1

M, #56084

Parents

FatherWilliam Herald Myers (b. 12 September 1913, d. 17 January 1983)
MotherPearl Elizabeth Conaway (b. 22 December 1916, d. 5 September 1986)
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Citations

  1. [S12144] Obituary - William Herald Myers
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William H. Myers1

M, #56085
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Family: Bessie Lockard

SonWilliam Herald Myers+ (b. 12 September 1913, d. 17 January 1983)

BASIC FACTS

William H. Myers had reference number 56402.

Citations

  1. [S12144] Obituary - William Herald Myers
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Bessie Lockard1

F, #56086
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Family: William H. Myers

SonWilliam Herald Myers+ (b. 12 September 1913, d. 17 January 1983)

BASIC FACTS

Bessie Lockard had reference number 56403.

Citations

  1. [S12144] Obituary - William Herald Myers
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Bryan D. Myers1

M, #56087

Parents

FatherWilliam Herald Myers (b. 12 September 1913, d. 17 January 1983)
MotherPearl Elizabeth Conaway (b. 22 December 1916, d. 5 September 1986)
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Citations

  1. [S12144] Obituary - William Herald Myers
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Bonnie M. Myers1

F, #56088

Parents

FatherWilliam Herald Myers (b. 12 September 1913, d. 17 January 1983)
MotherPearl Elizabeth Conaway (b. 22 December 1916, d. 5 September 1986)
Pedigree Link

Family: Kenneth Wayne "Wayne" Lockard

Step-sonJeffrey Wayne Lockard+

Citations

  1. [S12144] Obituary - William Herald Myers
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Kenneth Wayne "Wayne" Lockard1,2

M, #56089

Parents

FatherWalter Holmes Lockard (b. 25 September 1903)
MotherLeonora Harmon
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Family: Bonnie M. Myers

SonJeffrey Wayne Lockard+

Citations

  1. [S12144] Obituary - William Herald Myers
  2. [S12450] U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
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Deborah A. Unknown1

F, #56090
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Citations

  1. [S12450] U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
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Walter Holmes Lockard1

M, #56091, b. 25 September 1903
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Family: Leonora Harmon

SonKenneth Wayne "Wayne" Lockard+

BASIC FACTS

Walter Holmes Lockard was born on 25 September 1903 in Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland.
Walter Holmes Lockard had reference number 56408.

Citations

  1. [S9574] Obituary - Bryan L. Lockard (brother of K. Wayne Lockard)
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Leonora Harmon1

F, #56092
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Family: Walter Holmes Lockard (b. 25 September 1903)

SonKenneth Wayne "Wayne" Lockard+

Citations

  1. [S9574] Obituary - Bryan L. Lockard (brother of K. Wayne Lockard)
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Janet Lee Wolbert1

F, #56093, b. 22 October 1934, d. 26 September 2005

Parents

FatherGeorge S. Wolbert
MotherHelen M. Williams
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Family: LeRoy Lindy Conaway (b. 28 April 1930, d. 29 March 2004)

DaughterTeresa L. Conaway

BASIC FACTS

Janet Lee Wolbert was born on 22 October 1934 in Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland.1,2 She died on 26 September 2005, at age 70.1 She was buried in Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Winfield, Carroll Co., Maryland.1
Janet Lee Wolbert had reference number 56410. She was educated Attended Oldfields Schools in Glencoe, and Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York.2 She was enumerated on the census in Baltimore City, County, Maryland (1940.) Her Social Security Number was 213-34-6869, issued: Maryland, last residence: Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland.3,4 OBITUARY - The Eldersburg Eagle, Maryland; Wednesday, October 5, 2005

Janet Lee Conaway, 70, of Westminster
Born Oct. 22, 1934, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Helen Williams Wolbert and the niece of Woodrow Crunkilton of Reisterstown and the late Edna Crunkilton.
She was the wife of the late LeRoy L. Conaway, former mayor of Westminster.
She attended Oldfields Schools in Glencoe, and Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
She and her husband owned and operated the East End Market in Westminster and The Whistle Stop in Patapsco.
She is survived by daughter Teresa L. Conaway of Lubbock, Texas; brother-in-law and wife Jay and Ethel Conaway of Westminster; nephews Gary Conaway of Silver Spring, Bryan D. Myers of Manchester and Dr. Boyd D. Myers of Annandale, Va.; and niece Bonnie M. Lockard of Westminster.
In accordance with her wishes, there was no funeral service.
Arrangements were by Fletcher Funeral Home, Westminster.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Carroll County Humane Society, 2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158.

GRAVE MARKER

CONAWAY
JANET L. LeROY L.
OCT. 22, 1934 APR. 28, 1930
SEPT. 26, 2005 MAR. 29, 2004.

Citations

  1. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  2. [S10649] Obituary - Janet Lee (Wolbert) Conaway
  3. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
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Jeffrey Wayne Lockard1

M, #56094

Parents

FatherKenneth Wayne "Wayne" Lockard
Step-motherBonnie M. Myers
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Family: Nancy Farnan

SonJoseph Wayne Lockard

Citations

  1. [S2567] Birth Announcement - Joseph Wayne Lockard
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Nancy Farnan1,2

F, #56095

Parents

FatherRichard L. Farnan
MotherMarge Unknown
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Family: Jeffrey Wayne Lockard

SonJoseph Wayne Lockard

Citations

  1. [S2567] Birth Announcement - Joseph Wayne Lockard
  2. [S11420] Obituary - Nancy Jean (Unknown) Farnan (grandmother of Nancy (Farnan) Lockard)
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Joseph Wayne Lockard1

M, #56096

Parents

FatherJeffrey Wayne Lockard
MotherNancy Farnan
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Citations

  1. [S2567] Birth Announcement - Joseph Wayne Lockard
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Richard L. Farnan1,2,3

M, #56097

Parents

FatherThomas Kernan Farnen (b. 1910, d. October 1981)
MotherNancy Jean Unknown (b. 6 December 1913, d. 28 April 2012)
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Family: Marge Unknown

DaughterNancy Farnan+

Citations

  1. [S2567] Birth Announcement - Joseph Wayne Lockard
  2. [S11420] Obituary - Nancy Jean (Unknown) Farnan (grandmother of Nancy (Farnan) Lockard)
  3. [S12452] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Ancestry.com)
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Thomas Kernan Farnen1

M, #56098, b. 1910, d. October 1981
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Family: Nancy Jean Unknown (b. 6 December 1913, d. 28 April 2012)

SonRichard L. Farnan+

BASIC FACTS

Thomas Kernan Farnen was born in 1910. He died in October 1981, at age ~71.
Thomas Kernan Farnen had reference number 56415.

Citations

  1. [S11420] Obituary - Nancy Jean (Unknown) Farnan (grandmother of Nancy (Farnan) Lockard)
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Nancy Jean Unknown

F, #56099, b. 6 December 1913, d. 28 April 2012
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Family: Thomas Kernan Farnen (b. 1910, d. October 1981)

SonRichard L. Farnan+

BASIC FACTS

Nancy Jean Unknown was born on 6 December 1913.1 She died on 28 April 2012, at age 98.2
Nancy Jean Unknown had reference number 56416.

Citations

  1. [S12452] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S11420] Obituary - Nancy Jean (Unknown) Farnan (grandmother of Nancy (Farnan) Lockard)
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Marge Unknown

F, #56100
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Family: Richard L. Farnan

DaughterNancy Farnan+
Compiler: Tracy DeVault
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