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Irving Wolf Obituary
Irving Radcliff Wolf, 96, of Oakland, was reunited with the love of his life and his Lord on September 22, 2024. Born on June 13, 1928, he was the son of the late Edgar Howard and Evelyn Mildred (Robey) Wolf.
After graduating Oakland High School, He started his lifelong career at Columbia Gas Company where he wore many different hats and retired as a supervisor. He liked playing soccer and softball, and going bowling. He was a championship horseshoe player. In his younger years, he cherished hunting and farming. Irving's green thumb was evident in his love for gardening, tending to his orchards, and nurturing his herbs with care. He found peace in observing wildlife in his backyard. His love for animals, especially his dogs, and genuine interest in connecting with others will always be remembered. He cherished his time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his six children, Judith Elizabeth Eye and husband Kenneth of Broadway, VA, Mary Catherine Barkley and husband Johnny of Thornton, WV, Patricia Ann Burgess of Oakland, Edward Irving Wolf and wife Barb of Oakland, Robert Radcliff Wolf and wife Teresa of Cartersville, GA, and Theodore Martin Wolf and wife Deborah Owston of Oakland; thirteen grandchildren; twenty seven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild on the way; and his lifelong best friend, Robert Peck.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary E. (Martin) Wolf; his son in law, Robert A. Burgess; and twelve siblings, he was the last surviving member of his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Garrett County, PO Box 271, Oakland, MD 21550 or Garrett County Meals on Wheels, 104 East Center St., Oakland, MD 21550.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 5 to 7 PM at the C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., 21 N. Second St., Oakland. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The C & S Fredlock Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wolf family.
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