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Judy Angelus Morningstar, 85, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Julia Manor Nursing Home, Hagerstown.
Born May 11, 1939 in Morgan County West Virginia she was the daughter of the late, Arron Wyatt and Kathleen Ellen (Shepherd) Kesecker. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Lee Morningstar, Sr. and three sisters, Crystal Thompson, Jane E. Yeakle and infant, Karen Moats.
Mrs. Morningstar was a homemaker, a Christian by faith and a member of Emmanuel Chapel Church, Smithsburg, Md. She enjoyed listening to music, spending time with her family and reading her Bible.
She is survived by two children, Robert L. Morningstar, Jr. and wife, Teresa and Kathy S. Merchant; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Private services will be conducted at the convenience of the family and inurnment will be at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown.
1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740

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