Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Wayne S., Emily S., Douglas F., and Brian S. Abbott
FUNERAL HOME
Wayne S., Emily S., Douglas Abbott Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Wayne S., Emily S., Douglas Abbott
Allan Stocksdale
April 18, 2025
After 23 years I still recall my time with Wayne in the gym. We not only trained together, we talked about the Lord and his personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As for weight lifting; he pushed me beyond my limits. Even now in my mid 60´s, I still feel him pushing me in the gym to get my very best out of each training session. I am confident that we will meet again in Glory.
Carolyn Beall
February 27, 2002
To the Abbott and Schwarz families,
Know that I am praying for God's peace and strength for you. I got to know the Abbotts a few years ago when I watched Doug, Brian and Meg during Wednesday night choir practices at Valley. I only did this for a few months, but I was very encouraged by the joy in their life because of Jesus. "I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power , together with all the saints to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullnes of God." Ephesians 3: 16-19
Tom Brower
February 26, 2002
To the Abbott and Schwarz families:
My brother and Wayne were best friends while I was growing up. I have great memories of Wayne and his excitement for life. Memories of hunting, Baskin Robbins and Dunkin Donuts with Wayne, my brother & Doug Gravatt will always stay with me.
I am deeply saddened by this tragic loss. While we may mourn this sudden passing of Wayne, Emily, Douglas & Brian, we can be thankful knowing that they are in heaven with the Father for eternity.
Debbie Downing
February 25, 2002
To the Families of Wayne Abbott - I knew Wayne from Towson High, Central Presbyterian and U of Md. Please accept my prayers for your families as you being this long road of recovery. May the Peace of the Lord be with you.
Amelia Crowner
February 25, 2002
To the Abott and Shwarz family;
I do not know any of the Abbotts personally, but I know that we shared one thing in common, the love of our saviour JESUS CHRIST. I can't begin to imagine the devestation that all the family members are going through at this terrible time in your lives. Hold on and be strong and remember that GOD answers all prayers. Much love and Prayers to their daughter and sister,
Amelia Crowner
Robert and Alice Petillo
February 24, 2002
Our family wishes to express its deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Wendy Bollinger
February 23, 2002
My condolences to the family. My son Austin Rill played outdoor soccer last year with Brian. I knew the family from the games, they were great people, and came and cheered for their son. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Betty Wise
February 23, 2002
My sympathy to the Schwartz and Abbott families. I knew Emily from the youth group at Valley Church many years ago. She was always a friendly and positive person who lived her Christian faith. My prayers are with you all.
Carter & Cameron Herrmann
February 22, 2002
Cameron & Myself were Boy Scouts (Troop 340) with Glenn, Wayne and Robert. We have many fond memories of the Abbott family. Our father, Dr. Ray Herrmann was in a band with Wayne. He would always talk about Waynes professionalism. Please know that we will be praying for your family.
Debbie Stone
February 22, 2002
Although I have not spoken to or seen Emily for several years, I will always remember her. She came to Washington MO when our company was owned by ATAPCO and I had the pleasure of working with Emily for a few years. I will always remember her for her kindness and her contagious energy. That beautiful smile that almost made her eyes disappear. Please accept my deepest heart felt sympathy. I pray there is comfort knowing they are now with God.
Dave and Melodi Arnold
February 22, 2002
Dear Bruce ,Susan,Mr. Schwarz and Abbott family,
No words can describe the sorrow we feel for your family.I know you take great comfort in knowing they are with our Lord and Savior. Our prays and thoughts are with you today and always.
Susan, when I think of Meggie and the road she has ahead of her I can't think of a better family to love her and guide her through. God has blessed you and your whole family with a compassion for other people that some of us just admire.
With our love and our prays
Dave and Melodi and family
Garey Blazek
February 22, 2002
Bruce & Carolyn and the entire Abbott Family Please accept our deepest sympathy for the lose of Wayne and his family. Knowing that they are with God,I hope gives you the peace and the strength for Meg. My God Bless you all.
Garey & Vickie Blazek & Ashley
Paul & Debbie Trask
February 22, 2002
Bruce, Susan, Charlie, Eek and the Abbotts. What a testimony both Wayne and Emily were to us all. The joy and love that all of you exhibit is a rich testimony of God's love here on earth. We pray that God will continue to heal Meg and that all of us will love you the way that you have loved all of us in so many, many ways.
We love you all.
Kathy Chapline
February 22, 2002
We first met the Abbott Family last year during the fall soccer league. Our daughter Madelyn played on the same team as Brian. My husband and I would get much joy watching Brian play. He always had a smiling face and alot of energy to burn. May the peace of God's love surround the Abbott and Schwarz Family.
Shirley Anderson
February 22, 2002
Bruce, Susan, Matt, Sarah, Alston and your entire family,
I wish that by hugging you, we could transfer some of your pain onto ourselves and help you bear it. I am so thankful we have a Savior who can do just that.
Hugs and Love from,
Bob, Shirley, and Missy
The Metzger's, Holland's and V's
February 22, 2002
The Abbott's and Schwarz's -
We were so very saddened by the news of the loss of your family members. Yet grateful for the loving and trusting relationship they had with Christ, sure in the knowledge they are now living in His presence for all eternity. What joy is that...
We will continue to pray for you, your family and for Meg, as she recovers from her injuries... our love to you all -
Margaret (Yarlott) Brown
February 21, 2002
To the Abbott and Schwarz families--
God's blessings on all of you, especially little Meg. I continue to pray for her, and all her family.
I have not seen Emily in many years but she was such a blessing to me when I was a young girl, and her mother (Mary Emily Schwarz) was my godmother-- I thank God she and all your family took that job seriously! Emily was a joy to know in every way. I am heartbroken for all of you in your loss, and will contiue to pray for each of you.
Carole and Walt Gienapp
February 21, 2002
To the Abbott and Schwartz families go our most sincere condolences. My father, Claude DePrine sang in the choir at Valley Church. He appreciated so very much Wayne's musical talent and Emily's beautiful voice and capable direction. They all sing together now in the grandest choir of all.
Our prayers are with you.
Carole and Walt Gienapp
Laura, Ken, Casey & Phoenix Kolb
February 21, 2002
Always smiling, happy children, happy parents, friendly, positive, and supportive. This is how we will always remember the Abbott Family. It was truly a joy and a pleasure to know a family that was so nice. We hope that they find eternal peace, happiness, and love in heaven. Our prayers go out to all who grieve for this wonderful family. May you have the strength and faith to move forward. Always remember to do good things in your lives in honor of them. We'll be thinking of and praying for Meg as she recovers.
Gary and Lisa Starkey
February 21, 2002
To the Abbott Family and Schwartz Family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of profound sorrow.
Wayne was a dear friend and we were fortunate enough to meet Emily through Wayne. Emily and Wayne hold an extra special place in our hearts, as they both performed so beautifully in our wedding ceremony.
We feel blessed to have had the opportunity to know them and love them and to have been shown what a family truly is.
May God cradle their souls and smile down on Margaret as she continues life's journey.
For the key to the question of death unlocks the door of life.
mike salama
February 21, 2002
Dear Bruce,
I am sorry for the loss of your brother & his wife and the two boys.
It is a big tragedy .May God ease the pain and suffering for for this loss.God be with you all.
Your Friend
Mike Salama
Sheila Gelwicks
February 21, 2002
Bruce,Carole,Abbott Family,Mr. Schwarz and Son, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this tragic time. My our Lord's love comfort you through the difficult times today and ahead.
God Bless,
Middleton Tavern
February 21, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Reynolds
February 21, 2002
Dear Suzanne and Family,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family. We were so saddened to hear about your. May God bless you all and keep you in his care. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayes.
Linda, Rich and Leslie Reynolds
Tom & Cindy Ricks
February 21, 2002
The Apostle Paul asked the obvious question; "Where Oh death is your victory? Where Oh death is your sting? The sting you feel now must be harsh and awful as you grieve this terrible loss. But praise be to God that Paul had an answer to the question. "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Both Cindy and I weep with you all as you feel the painful sting of death to those you loved so dearly. We also, through the tears, rejoice with you that their's and our eternal safety is entrusted to the one who died so we could live!
With Sorrow & Comfort In Him Alone, we love you guys!
Dianne, Christopher and Nicholas Lloyd
February 21, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God bless you and your family. Take comfort in knowing that Wayne, Emily, Douglas and Brian live now in the Kingdom of God and they shall live forever on our hearts.
Beth Guizzardi
February 21, 2002
May your faith give you strength through these difficult times.
Sylvia Dixon
February 21, 2002
To All of the Abbott Family and Mr. Schwartz and Son,
Not an hour has gone by that I haven't thought of Wayne and Emily, their sons, little Margaret and all of you.
Wayne played music with my dad, George Hetterich and both of them enjoyed their shared time together. I knew Wayne and Emily through the Valley Church, because my sisters, Diane Cumsumano and Gayle Yingling were part of the congregation at one time. Emily sang at one of their weddings.
Many times I heard Mrs. Schwartz sing and to my delight Emily was an angel singing as she moved into the position of a leader in music. I NEVER saw Emily that she didn't have a smile on her face. I kidded her one time, when she was pregnant with one of the boys, about having another member added to their musical group. We shared a night together listening to Wayne and my dad rehearse with the band. I can still see Emily singing so sweetly as a young girl in the church. Always smiling. She's really smiling now, I'm sure!
I did not know Wayne and Emily's sweet children, but I am constantly praying for darling Margaret (named after her paternal grandmother, no doubt). May she be healed completely and returned to you as proof of Wayne and Emily's love for each other. May she be able to carry on in their wonderful footsteps.
There are no words that I could write to ease the terrible pain you are all experiencing. My heart aches for you as I lift your family up in prayer to the God of the Heavens. May you find peace in Jesus. Wayne, Emily and their sons are surely singing their praises in the presence of the Lord they loved and served.
God grant all of you the strength you will need in the coming weeks, months and years as you each come to terms with this tragic accident that took four members of your family.
Comfort and Peace in His Name,
Sylvia (Hetterich) Dixon
Melbourne, FL 32935
Denise Michaloski (Lervold)
February 21, 2002
Although it has been many years since I last saw Wayne in the Army National Guard, I can clearly remember his cheerful nature. Sending my deepest sympathies and prayers for the Abbott family
Kathy
February 21, 2002
My family was sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless the Abbott family, those living and lost.
Bruce Schwarz
February 21, 2002
Please know dear friends that your prayers are a great comfort to us during this time. God is blessing us in unbelieveable ways. We rejoice and trust not in Em and Waynes faithfulness to Christ but in their trust in the faithful perfect savior. Meg is doing well continue to pray for her as she begins to grasp the understanding of the situation.
Ronald Zepp
February 20, 2002
Wayne always had a smile and a kind
word for everyone and he will be
greatly missed.
May the Lord comfort all of you in
this time of great sorrow.
Linda Lanzara
February 20, 2002
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of your family, and my prayers that God will somehow help you all find peace.
Richard Lunnen
February 20, 2002
Sorry to hear about your great loss. I have many fond memories of Wayne. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Pitts
February 20, 2002
May God bless your hearts with love, and touch your souls with peace, during your time of sorrow.
Elie Arsham
February 20, 2002
My deepest sympathy to Abbott and Schwarz families.
Cast all your care upon Him because He cares for you. Peter 1:7
Elie Arsham
Co-worker
Tom Krispin
February 20, 2002
The thoughts and prayers of my family and I are with all of you.
Dan and Sue Osterhaus
February 20, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of tremendous sorrow. A day draws nearer when every tear will be wiped away and we will live for eternity in the presence of our God and precious Savior. Oh, for that day to be soon! God bless you.
Grace and Peace
Mark and Lnda Nolan
February 20, 2002
To the Abbott and Schwartz families,
Words cannot express the heartache our souls are going through. We love Emily and Wayne like our own brother and sister. Their children have been our children in Christ.
We will always cherish our trips together, celebrations, laughter, doughnuts and coffee in the church kitchen, and every Sunday we spent with you at Valley.
We will pray for Margaret, and uphold our vow to God which we took at her Baptism.
We will be with you in Glory and pray for the peace that passeth all understanding.
All our love, Mark, Linda, Matthew, Jordan and Allison Nolan
Norman Seldon
February 20, 2002
REST IN PEACE FRIEND
Marianne Dick
February 20, 2002
Even though I don't personally know any of your families, I know of loss of loved ones and wish to offer these words of comfort in your time of great sorrow:
We are home in Heaven dear ones, It is so happy and so bright, There is perfect joy and peace in this everlasting light. We are now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. He came Himself to greet us, and with Jesus' arm to lean on, could we ever have one doubt or dread? Please do not grieve so sorely, for we love you still love you dearly, try to look beyond earth's shadows, pray to trust our Father's will. There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand; do it now while life remaineth - you shall rest in Jesus' land. When all that work is completed, He will gently call you Home, and then, oh the joy to see you come!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Theodore Eucare
February 20, 2002
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Abbott family and friends.
Michael and Ann Schenk
February 20, 2002
Our prayers and deepest sympathy.
Subi Lanzara Sarver
February 20, 2002
Bruce, I hope the love and prayers that so many of us are sending your way will bring you some measure of comfort. I can only imagine the depth of your loss. You and your family are in my heart and my prayers.
Cherie Green-Johnson
February 20, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wayne and Emily's families and especially with Meg for a speedy recovery.
If you need anything, plese let me know.
Cherie
State Farm Insurance
Mike B.
February 20, 2002
I remember the good times in the Fraternity at U of MD. What a
tragic ending to a great story
of life.
Letitia White
February 20, 2002
May the precious memories of your loved ones be a comfort to you, and may it help to know my heartfelt thoughts and sympathy are with you in your time of sorrow.
May God Bless You All
Letitia White
co-worker and friend of Wayne
Barbara Smith
February 20, 2002
I know Wayne through my brother and have not seen him in several years. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been touched by this tragic event. It is so truly sad. They are together in heaven!
Nancy Moriarty
February 20, 2002
For Bruce and Susan, and all of their extended families:
We are surrounding you with prayer and want you to know you are loved.
My words are so inadequate, I will send along these and hope they come to your mind frequently in the coming days: Revelation 21:3-5 says "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,"Now the dwelling of God is with men and he will live with them. ...He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, FOR THESE WORDS ARE TRUSTWORTHY AND TRUE". Bruce and Sus, your frieneds who know you take comfort in the knowledge that you love and serve the One who speaks these truths, and you KNOW for certain that Wayne and Em and the boys are even now in the presence of their Saviour. We love you,
Mike, Nancy , Drew and Jamie Moriarty
Carol Scroggins
February 20, 2002
MAY GOD BLESS THE ABBOTT FAMILY AND THE SCHWARZ FAMILY, AND ALL MY PRAYERS ARE WITH LITTLE MARGARET ABBOTT. MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALL.
Stan Modjesky
February 20, 2002
I have sat next to Wayne the last several years in the trumpet section of the Chesapeake Concert Band. He was a good player, and a great friend, who could make me laugh when I needed it.
Emily, with whom I have made music once or twice, was an angel incarnate. Her smile always warmed my heart.
Dougie would come to rehearsal with dad every now and again, and he just loved it when I would rib Wayne about something.
And Brian. What a sense of humor, in such a small package.
God bless them all, and speed Meg's recovery.
Heather McGinnity
February 20, 2002
I know of the Abbotts from my parents Anne Supik and Bob Supik and want to let you know that I am praying for Margaret and all who are left behind that they recover from this devastating tragedy.
Denise Shade
February 20, 2002
We are thinking of you and are here for you, for anything. The entire school at I.C.S. has dedicated a morning prayer for you and Margaret.
God bless you and help you through this. The Shade Family.
Joseph Johnson
February 20, 2002
With sincere sympathy. Please know that many others share your loss and be comforted in some small measure that we care deeply.
Marge Bachman
February 20, 2002
You will all be missed. You are a wonderful family and Heaven got 4 more angels today. My family will be praying for Margaret's recovery. May God bless those that are left behind.
Joan White
February 20, 2002
To the Abbott and Schwarz families:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
co-worker/friend of Wayne
Showing 1 - 58 of 58 results
Make a Donation
in Wayne S., Emily S., Douglas Abbott's name
Memorial Events
for Wayne S., Emily S., Douglas Abbott
How to support Wayne S., Emily S., Douglas's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Wayne S., Emily S., Douglas Abbott's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
