Homemaker

Editor's note: Each Sunday, The Herald-Mail publishes "A Life Remembered. " This continuing series takes a look back - through the eyes of family, friends, co-workers and others - at a member of the community who died recently. Today's "A Life Remembered" is about Virginia E. "Ginny" Fehl, who died Nov. 18 at the age of 93. Her obituary appeared in the Nov. 22 editions of The Morning Herald and The Daily Mail. Just before her death, Virginia "Ginny" Fehl made it clear to her family that she had definite thoughts about her obituary.

GREENCASTLE, Pa. - For more than 30 years, the Greencastle Antrim Homemakers Club has met to educate and train women in the skills of making and keeping a home. Started in 1974 by a group of women looking to help one another be good homemakers, the club aims to promote better homemaking through education and training. "Homemaking is an important part of family life," said Jean Zimmerman, the club's publicity chair. In a world of restaurants and fast-food, Zimmerman said knowing what to eat and how to make it is an essential skill.

Kimberly Ann Lancaster, 46, of Hagerstown, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the home of her sister-in-law surrounded by her loving family. Born Dec. 9, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of William Victor and Barbara Ann (Yeckley) Valis. Kimberly was a mother and homemaker, and the recipient of many, many true friends. She had worked as a real estate agent in Hagerstown. Kimberly was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Hagerstown. In addition to her parents, she also is survived by four children, Mark T. Lancaster, Michael W. Lancaster, Megan V. Lancaster and Molly Ann Lancaster, all of Hagerstown; one brother, Kevin W. Valis and wife, Tara, and their children, Max, Violet and Lily of Cleveland; aunts and uncles, Marlene and Robbie Lieb of Baltimore, and Jackie and Bob Lazorick of Madison, Wis.; first cousins, Jason Lieb, Erin Lieb, Brian Lazorick and Katlyn Lazorick; and her Carrolltown, Pa., aunts, uncles and cousins.

Date of Birth : Sept. 5, 1947 Address : 634 N. Mulberry St. Education : Graduate of North Hagerstown High School, 1965. Occupation : Homemaker Party affiliation : Democrat Political experience : Elected to two terms on City Council, served 2001-09; Lost re-election bid in 2009.

Rose Magdalene Plume, 89, of Hagerstown, Md., died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at Twin Oaks Assisted Living in Williamsport, Md. Born Dec. 15, 1922, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Charles William and Anna B. (Cook) Langenstein. She was the wife of 73 years to Gilbert Aden Plume, whom she married July 15, 1939. Rose graduated in the class of 1940 from St. Mary's Catholic School in Hagerstown. She was a homemaker and a life member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hagerstown, where she participated in The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholic Daughters of America and Catholic Golden Age. In addition to her husband, Rose is survived by one son, Roger L. Plume and his wife, Judy, of Hagerstown; one brother, Joseph Langenstein; two sisters, Margaret Foreman and Joann Kline, all of Hagerstown; four grandchildren, Kim Mouse, John Plume, Paul Plume and Amy Heller; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Mary Josephine Feigley, 77, of Hagerstown, died Friday, March 7, 2003, at Washington County Hospital. Born May 19, 1925, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Herschel Elwood and Jessie May Wibberly Shank. Her husband of 43 years, Lesley Lewis Feigley, died in 1989. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Hagerstown. She is survived by one daughter, Linda of Hagerstown. Services will be private. There will be no viewing.

Catherine Lorraine (Deibert) Delauter, 88, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Coffman Nursing Home, with her granddaughter at her side. Born Feb. 14, 1925, in St. James, Md., she was the daughter of the late Walter and Beulah (Delauter) Deibert. Catherine was a 1943 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She was a lifetime member of Hagerstown Church of the Brethren where she served as the secretary of the United Workers Sunday school class for 65 years. She was a church hostess for many years, specializing in banquets and cooking meals.

Roy and Ruby Grove of Hagerstown celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Western Sizzlin’ Steak House with their sons, Gary and his wife Carol, and Richard and his wife Paula. They enjoyed the many cards they received from friends. They were married in Harrisonburg, Va., on March 9, 1946. Roy was owner of Solliday Oil Company until his retirement. Ruby was a homemaker. They enjoy their nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Kylie May Keefauver and Robert Allen Owens were married Nov. 15, 2008, at American Legion Post 42 in Hagerstown. The bride is the daughter of Pam and John Keefauver of Hagerstown. The bridegroom is the son of James and Barbara Owens of Eden, N.C. The bride is a 1996 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. She is a homemaker. The bridegroom is a 1987 graduate of Morehead High School in Eden. He is employed at Designline Construction, Eatontown, N.J. They live in Hagerstown.

Richardson's Restaurant, at 710 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, will be closed Monday due to the death of owner Connie Resh, according to a son. Services for Resh, 68, will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Minnich Funeral Home, her son, Bobby Resh, said. Connie Resh was a homemaker until she took over running the restaurant when her husband died in 1985, Bobby Resh said. Resh said he, his brother, his sister and his mother have operated the restaurant together in recent years.