Warren Jay Haines

Warren Jay Haines, 54, of Hanover, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2025, at UPMC Hanover. Born July 24, 1970, in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Gordon Eugene and Doris Jean Haines. Jay was a graduate of Francis Scott Key High School. After graduation, he worked at various electrical contractors eventually becoming a master electrician. Jay started his own electrical business in 2019. Jay was family oriented and a loyal friend. He had many pets through the years and he enjoyed caring for them. Jay previously served as a member of the Reese Volunteer Fire Company for 17 years. He was an EMS Lieutenant and EMS Captain. Surviving is longtime companion Sheila Perono Balleza, her sons Justin, Jan Andrei, Jibz, Sheila's sister Sandra and her brother Denfred. Jay is also survived by a sister Paula Troxell and her husband William and nephew Ryan. Patricia Testerman is his surviving aunt along with numerous cousins. There will be a public service at the gravesite prior to the burial on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Pipe Creek Cemetery, Union Bridge Maryland. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Carroll County Humane Society, 2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158 or to Reese Volunteer Fire Company, attention Jesse Barnes, 1745 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster, MD 21157. Arrangements are through Hartzler Funeral Home, New Windsor. Leave a message or memory on his "tribute wall" at www.hartzlerfuneralhome.com.