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Sterling Yudel Clabaugh, age 90, of Keymar, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Kline Hospice House, near New Market, after a brief illness. Born August 6, 1927 in Frederick County, he was the son of the late Harry Emerson Clabaugh and Genevieve Beal Clabaugh. He was the husband of Elaine Haines Clabaugh, his loving wife of 63 years.
Mr. Clabaugh was a 1944 graduate of Walkersville High School and was a lifelong dairy farmer. In his younger years he was a 4-H leader. Sterling was a member of the Frederick County Farm Bureau and a life member of the New Midway Volunteer Fire Company where he enjoyed helping with the suppers and banquets for more than 20 years. He was an active, life member of Mt. Zion (Haugh's) Lutheran Church where he had served on the church council for numerous terms, was Sunday school superintendent, a Sunday school teacher, member of the cemetery board and served as cemetery superintendent for 30 years. Sterling loved to play cards with his friends, liked to dance and was a member of the Woodsboro Dance Club for more than 50 years. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Greg Clabaugh and wife Loree, Brian Clabaugh, and Cindy Selby and husband Mike, all of Keymar; four grandchildren, Bryce Selby and wife Emily, Alyssa, Dalton and Connor Clabaugh; sisters-in-law, Viola Haines and LaWanda Haines; nephews, Rodney Martz and Mike Haines and nieces, Candy Bohrer, Melody Schaeffer, Kathy Keith, Bonnie Kreamer and Susie Sanders. He was preceded in death by sister, Wilhelmina Martz and brothers-in-law, Russell Martz, Lawrence and Ray Haines.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2, at Haugh's Lutheran Church, 11504 Haugh's Church Road, with Rev. Parris Beckhardt, former pastor, officiating. Private inurnment will be in Haugh's Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mt. Zion (Haugh's) Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 146, Keymar, MD 21757; to Kline Hospice House, 7000 Kimmel Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 or to the New Midway Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., P.O. Box 67, New Midway, MD 21775.
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Our deepest sympathy
Donnie & Gary Crum
Gary Crum
October 3, 2017
Sterling was a good man. Our deepest sympathy to the family. William and Atsuko Crum
October 2, 2017
To the entire family......my deepest sympathy.
Anita Smith Koontz
October 1, 2017
Dear Friends, So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Clabaugh. May God give you His peace and comfort at this time. Love, The Terry Trout Family
Terry Trout
September 27, 2017
Dear Cindy and family - We are so sorry to hear of your fathers' passing. He lived a good long life which will fill your hearts with cherished memories forever! Vicki & Jay Linton
VICKI LINTON
September 27, 2017
Please accept my sincerest condolences. May your memories be a source of comfort.
Catherine Feaga
Catherine Feaga
September 26, 2017
Elaine and family - you have our deepest sympathy and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless - Jerry & Eleanor
September 26, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies go out to family and friends of Mr. Clabaugh during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
September 26, 2017
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I pray in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all
the joyful memories shared and will always cherish these beautiful memories . Romans 15:13 -
D.W.
September 26, 2017
Dear Elaine and Family,
My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. I have fond memories from my childhood of all the Haines clan. May you find comfort and peace.
Love,
Brenda Haines Hay
Brenda Hay
September 26, 2017
During this time of great sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
September 26, 2017
To Cindy, Brian, Greg & Elaine, I am so deeply sorrowed to receive this news. My fondest childhood memories are of our families together from Atlantic City to California and everywhere in between, your farm our farm and the only people I knew with a swimming pool courtesy of Sterling. He was one of a kind and will be remembered for a sunny disposition, and pig Latin by my daughter Kristy. My dad has lost his best man but Sterling will always be in our hearts and best memories. Love always, Sherie
Sherie Coshun Coale
September 25, 2017
May God comfort you and the family during this difficult time. Sterling was a wonderful role model and will be missed.
Sharon Newton
September 25, 2017
So sorry four loss.
The Heiner's
September 25, 2017
So sorry for the loss of Sterling. He was a good person. Known him since I was 13. Rest In Peace. Remember he is with the Angels.
Vernon and Mary Heiner
September 25, 2017
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