Terri Ernst (Kriner)

Terri Ernst (Kriner) obituary, Hagerstown, MD

Terri Ernst (Kriner)

Terri Ernst (Kriner) Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 16, 2025.
Hagerstown - Terri Ernst (Kriner) of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, August 13th at Hagerstown Healthcare Center on Dual Highway. She was born June 18th, 1943 in Hagerstown to John and Ruth Kriner.

She attended North Hagerstown High and later she attended classes to receive her GED. She was employed at American Legion #42 for over 20 years as a dedicated cook.

She was predeceased by an ex-husband, the father of her children, John Ernst.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Keckler, Gary Ernst, Gina Walker, and Annie Ernst, all of Hagerstown, her three sisters, Rita Etter(deceased), Linda Stevens, Mary Jane Roser, and 4 grandchildren, Dustin, Jessica, John, and Steven.

There will be a service for Terri at Harman's Funeral Home, 305 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, August 26th at 5 o'clock.

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