James "Jamie" Harvey Younkin

Younkin

            James Harvey “Jamie” Younkin, 70, of  Sandy Spring, Maryland, formerly of Meyersdale, died January 19, 2015 at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Olney, Maryland. Born September 27, 1944 in Meyersdale, the son of the late Edward E. Younkin Sr. and Edna F. (Martz) Younkin.

Survived by his wife, Mary (McCranor) Younkin;

sons: James Younkin and wife Tracey, Maiden, N.C.; Rickie Orner and family, Carlisle, ; daughters: Diane Belcher, Marklesburg; and Denise Clapper and husband Tom, Meyersdale; 5 grandchildren: Kendra, P.J., Dylan, Alyssa, and Alex; and one nephew: Eddie.

Also survived by brother: Edward Younkin Jr. and wife Sally, Salisbury; and 11 McCranor nieces and nephews.

He is a 1963 graduate of Meyersdale High School.

Retired in 2010, Mr. Younkin was a self-employed home improvements contractor. He was also a sub-contractor for major construction work in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and was an avid Washington Redskins fan.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Price Funeral Home, 325 Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, with Rev. Frank Harpster III officiating. Interment Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery. 

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