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Jack Hemskey Obituary
Age: 85 • Fishersville
The Rev. Dr. Jack Levi Hemskey beloved husband, father and grandfather went to his heavenly home on December 11 at Oak Grove Manor Assisted Living, Waynesboro, Virginia.
He was born November 22, 1931 in Cambria County, PA, the son of John and Eva Hemskey (Gates). He was proceeded in death by his parents and four siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Delores Hemskey, 3 daughters, Kimberly Zelena (Mike) of Waynesboro, VA, Kyna Baehr (Jim) of Pittsburgh, PA, and Katara Peters (Jeff) of Saegertown, PA. Also surviving are 6 Grandchildren, Nathan Zelena of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Jake Peters (Sarah) of Meadville, PA, Nicole Zelena (Rob) of Las Vegas, NV, Joshua Peters (Brooke) of Erie, PA, Bryanna Baehr-Holder (Ethan) of Seattle, WA, and Jyssica Baehr (Mark) of Lexington Park, MD.
Jack attended Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio, United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, Indiana University in Indiana, PA, and received his doctorate at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He served the United Methodist Church for 50 years. Following his retirement, he and Delores moved to Vero Beach, Florida for 16 years. During this time he enjoyed barbering and fishing, as well as receiving his pilot license and serving in local churches. He and Delores moved to Fishersville, VA in 2007, where he continued to enjoy flying, fishing and serving as a Chaplain for Augusta Health. In 2016, he was recognized for over 35 years of service as a Chaplain for Civil Air Patrol (CAP). Family celebrations, including 13 dogs, were always very important to him.
At the request of family, a private service will be held. There will be no public viewing.
Those wishing to honor his memory may donate to one of the following organizations: Trout Unlimited, Augusta Health Auxiliary, or St. Marks United Methodist Church. For assistance with addresses for the above organizations you may view the obituary online at the website listed below or contact Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, Fishersville at 540-932-3600.
Family and friends may share memories and condolences at www.charltonandgroomefuneralhome.com.
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Eva Lynn Hemskey
August 21, 2018
A Memorial in honor of the Light you shared with everyone you met. I know it shines Bright! Always in my thoughts and heart. The Spirit both you and Delores shared with others touched hearts and made a difference in many lives. Brother Jay and Betty's daughter, your niece.
Robert Rutz
December 13, 2016
Jack and Delores were the best neighbors we ever had. We know Delores will have allot of help and comfort from her family during this difficult time. God Bless, Bob and Laura Rutz/Vero Beach.
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