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HAROLD ISBELL Obituary
Harold Isbell, Jr. "Jack"(Age 58)
On Sunday, October 20, 2019, of University Park, MD. Beloved son of the late Ruth Hammersmith and Harold J. Isbell; nephew of Evelyn Lenihan and Charlotte Heazlit; cousin of Carolyn Rafter-Koudry, John Rafter, Anne Kendrick, Mark and Karl Heazlit. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Tuesday, October 29, from 9 to 10 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions, in his memory, may be made to the American Red Cross, National Capital Area, 8550 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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David W Berry
October 17, 2025
Jack was a great friend. We both got involved in the fire service and both made contributions to our communities as first responders. He was a wonderful son to his loving parents.
Brian Wood
October 28, 2019
I was lucky enough to have met Jack three times. He was a great guy; very nice. I'm sorry for his passing.
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Karl Heazlit
October 25, 2019
Many of my best memories from early childhood, teenage and adult years include Jack. He was a very special person to me, we enjoyed lots of time together just having fun. Jack was more than just a cousin, he was another brother. He is missed but not forgotten.
David Berry
October 24, 2019
Jack was one of my best friends. He was in our wedding party serving as one of my best men. We came up in the fire service through Hyattsville Fire Department. I had lost touch with him only reconnecting with him upon the death of his parents. His entire family were wonderful people. We grew up as next door neighbors. Jack was a class act and all of the citizens he helped both in Hyattsville and in Montgomery county had one of the best health care providers ever to have existed take care of them. May he RIP. I will miss you my friend.
Mike Prete
October 24, 2019
I had the pleasure of breaking Jack in as a paramedic and working with him for many years. Despite my best efforts he still became one of the most dedicated, compassionate and competent paramedics I've ever had the honor of working with. Jack never had a cross word to say about anyone or anything. It's true what they say about how the good die young. Rest In Peace Jack, you touched many lives.
Jane Knopfmacher
October 24, 2019
I also worked with Jack at Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. He had such a wonderful personality, and a gift for helping people. I learned so much from him with regard to compassion for others, and how to look past the obvious to find the root cause of an illness. Rest in peace, my friend. Rest in peace.
Jim Resnick
October 23, 2019
I had the pleasure and honor of working with Jack for several years in the 1990s and I enjoyed every day. He was a caring, compassionate, professional, and excellent paramedic and a really great person. I'm saddened by his passing. Godspeed Jack Isbell.
Sherry Hohl
October 23, 2019
I worked with Jack in Montgomery Co. Fire Rescue years ago as a paramedic. He was always kind,fun loving and a good and compassionate person. I pray that he is at peace and for the comfort of his family.a
Harts
October 23, 2019
Our deepest condolences for your loss. May our Heavenly Father, the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you during these sad times. With sympathy
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