IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Jean Scheller

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Hollyday

Jun 17, 1923 — Jan 8, 2018

Obituary

Jean Scheller Hollyday passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Homewood of Williamsport in Williamsport, MD. She was born on June 17, 1923 in Keedysville, MD. Jean was the oldest of two daughters of Frederick Rohrer Scheller and Rachel (Geeting) Scheller. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her sister, Elaine Scheller Strausner. Her husband, States Attorney, John ("Jack") S. Hollyday, died in 1979. She is survived by daughter Karen Scheller ("Schelley") Hollyday and by son, John D. Hollyday and his husband, Dr. Richard E. Gold. She is also survived by two grandchildren: Karen Hollyday Boyle and D. Michael Boyle. Jean was a graduate of Hagerstown High School, and a graduate of the University of Maryland. Additionally, she obtained a Masters Degree at Shippensburg University. While at the University of Maryland, she was active in Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was a member of multiple bridge clubs, achieving Grand Master status. Additionally, she was a member of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Washington County Historical Society, Salem United Methodist Church (Keedysville) and Trinity Lutheran Church. Jean also enjoyed over 40 years as a member of Fountain Head Country Club. She worked as an English teacher in the Waynesboro, PA school district until her retirement in 1986. She will be remembered for her delight in her friends, a passion for travel and literature, and her love of family. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8pm, Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD. Services will be at Salem United Methodist Church, 25 South Main Street, Keedysville, MD on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 11am. Rev. Al Deal will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Keedysville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21741; or Salem United Methodist Church, 25 S. Main St., Keedysville, MD 21756.
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Visitation

January
11

Thursday

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Service

January
12

Friday

Salem United Methodist Church

25 South Main Street, Keedysville, MD 21756

Starts at 11:00 am

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