Michael Keith Schindel Jr.

Michael Keith Schindel Jr. obituary, Hagerstown, MD

Michael Keith Schindel Jr.

Michael Schindel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home - Hagerstown on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Michael Keith Schindel Jr., 52, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his home.
Born Thursday, January 18, 1973, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Michael Keith Schindel Sr. and Victoria A. (Coyle) Schindel of Hagerstown.
Mike graduated from North Hagerstown High School in 1991 and later attended HJC and University of Maryland. He was employed with Antietam Paper, Miller Lumber Company, Lowe's and most recently with Spicher's Appliance.
Mike had a great love of music and had an extensive record and stereo equipment collection. Mike had an amazing group of friends, and a wonderful family and he enjoyed spending time with both.
Besides his parents he is survived by his sister, Jennifer M. Lydiate & husband Alan, nieces, Sadie V. Lydiate and Cecelia K. Lydiate, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mike had many close friends who were like family to him.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Kati Theresa Schindel, paternal grandparents, John & Laura Schindel, maternal grandmother, Helen Coyle, maternal grandparents, John & Betty Coyle.
A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 am, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1525 Oak Hill Avenue Hagerstown, MD, with the Rev. Msgr. J. Bruce Jarboe officiating.
Family will receive friends at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, MD on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Interment will be at the Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, MD.
Family request the omission of flowers.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com
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