Shirley Dayhoff Obituary

Name: Visitation for Shirley Dayhoff
Start: 2025-03-24T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home - Harpers Ferry

Shirley Ann Himes Dayhoff, 90 of Sandy Hook, MD passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Williamsport Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born August 8, 1934, the youngest of 2 children, she was the daughter of the late John Truman Sr. and Annabelle Hartman Himes.

In 1955, Shirley met and married the love of her life Roland "Tommy" Dayhoff.

Shirley worked at Vindobona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for 42 years as an Assistant Activities Director, retiring at the age of 85.

She was happiest spending time with her family. Shirley took great pleasure in sitting on the car port, rocking in her chair, watching the many varieties of birds that fed from the feeders. She found joy and fulfillment in decorating her home for holidays, transforming her home into a festive space that brought her happiness and created special memories.

A special thanks to Earla "Butchie" Weaver, Charlene Montague, Keith and Robin Webber, Chris Canon and Brian Himes, whose kindness and generosity will be forever remembered and appreciated.

She is survived by son, William (Gene) Dayhoff and wife Teresa of Keedysville, MD; brother, John T. Himes Jr of Knoxville, MD; grandchildren Daphne Miller and husband Chris of Martinsburg, WV; Chris Canon and wife Luann of Knoxville, MD; Josh Gesell and wife Jill of Hagerstown, MD; Jen Fulfer and husband Mike of Greencastle, PA; Jerry Dayhoff and wife, Liz of Hagerstown, MD, Laura Myers of Hagerstown, MD; Jaime Walters of New York, NY, Will Dayhoff of Keedysville, MD; Emily Fear and husband Eddie of Keedysville, MD. And 25 great grandchildren. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Roland Eugene Dayhoff.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Brownsville Church of the Brethren with Pastor Calvin Park officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV on Monday, March 24, 2025 from 6-8 pm.

Condolences may be expressed at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com Shirley Dayhoff

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Published by The Frederick News-Post from Mar. 21 to Mar. 20, 2025.

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Lauren Marsteller

March 29, 2025

I am going to miss Shirley a lot. I worked with her at Vindobona right out of college. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. She and I worked so well together. Every time I worked with her, I knew the day was going to be alright and fun! She was a down to earth and caring person. For me, in hindsight, Shirley was a guardian of faith, love, and kindness. Anyone who interacted with her definitely felt this. I know she is at peace in heaven and rejoicing. I will hold my memories with Shirley close to my heart.

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Freeda Toms

March 23, 2025

may you be comforted by your many memories

Carolyn Wilkinson Renner

March 20, 2025

I loved Shirley! I have very fond memories working with her at Vindabona. She always was so kind and had a gentle soul. I recently visited her when she was at Sterling in Boonsboro. We sat and talked about the good times we had at Vindabona. She was still sharp as a tack and had such a good memory. I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to sit and talk about the old days with her. She was certainly a wonderful lady. I'm sure she's up in heaven looking down on all of us.

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