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1941
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2015
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Ronald Shorb Obituary
RJ was born November 6, 1941 to the late parents of Walter Shorb and Evelyn Harbaugh.
RJ served in the US Army before becoming a self-employed flooring contractor for over 40 years. After retiring he took up farming. He loved to be in the hay field riding a tractor and making hay and going to sales in the Amish Country buying chickens and produce that he would give to family and friends, which were many.
RJ is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty J. Shorb; daughter, Linda Coblentz and husband, Dave; grandchildren, Ginger Coblentz (Rusty), David Coblentz (Jenny); great-grandchildren, Tyler Donnelly, Christopher, Cora and Chloe Coblentz; great-great-grandchildren, Blaine and Hadley Elliot; other grandchildren and step children Terry "Huck" Davis and Joe Davis; brother, Merhle "Butch" Shorb; sister, Sharon Walker (Bill); special niece, Kim Thomas; and other nieces and nephews. Also, he will be greatly missed by the people at McDonald's that met for meals.
Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Weller United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thurmont with Pastor Bob Kells officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Weller United Methodist Church of Thurmont, MD, in memory of RJ.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stauffer Funeral Home in Thurmont. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.
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Larry & Donna Eby
September 26, 2015
Betty and family, may the peace of God be with all during this time. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
September 26, 2015
Condolences to the family.
The Newmann's
Jacqueline Shor
September 25, 2015
I met him at the family reunion! He was a great guy! We will see him in Heaven! God Bless you his family!
Nancy Baker
September 25, 2015
RJ was a great guy. Sorry for your lost, you will be in my prayers.
September 25, 2015
Sorry to hear about loss but still remember the old times. Jim Misner
Bill & Gloria Balsley
September 25, 2015
We are so very sorry to hear about RJ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
September 25, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about RJ. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Bill and Gloria Balsley
September 25, 2015
Betty,Linda,Dave and Family
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
RJ was a devoted Christian person and
a well liked person in Thurmont.
He will serve the Lord now.
Prayers for you and your family.
Denny and Kay Fisher
John Jaffee
September 25, 2015
Betty,
So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you. Hoping the support of family & friends helps you through this most difficult time.
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