Shirley R. Cumberland

Shirley R. Cumberland obituary, Lansdowne, MD

Shirley R. Cumberland

Shirley Cumberland Obituary

Shirley R. Cumberland, age 92, sadly passed away on August 5, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William and Mildred Voss. Shirley is the beloved wife of the late Harry Cumberland; loving mother of Jacqueline Hofman and Patsy McGowan; dear sister of the late Willie Voss, the late Thomas Voss, and the late Carolyn Duke. Shirley is also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may gather at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home of Lansdowne, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Rd., Lansdowne, MD 21227 for a public visitation on Monday, August 11 from 10:00am-12:00pm. A Funeral Service will begin at 12:00pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lansdowne - Lansdowne

2719 Hammonds Ferry Road, Lansdowne, MD 21227-3138

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