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Russell Elmer Townsley
September 10, 1952 ~ October 23, 2016 (age 64) 64 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Don E. Dotter
on November 8, 2016 9:39 AM
Message from Pres Weaver
November 1, 2016 2:35 PM
My heartfelt condolences to the Townsley Family at the unexpected loss of Russell.
A candle was lit by Fran & Bob Lawrence
on October 30, 2016 10:07 AM
Message from Fran & Bob Lawrence
October 30, 2016 10:06 AM
Martha,
We are thinking of you at this sad time
With Love,
Fran & Bob Lawrence
We are thinking of you at this sad time
With Love,
Fran & Bob Lawrence
Message from John League
October 29, 2016 9:48 AM
Anyone who served as Rotary president during Russ's tenure as secretary knows that the downtown club could not have functioned without his hard work. He quietly and efficiently handled a heavy workload without complaint and with great care and efficiency. He also kept the club abreast of things that needed to be done. He was a sterling Rotarian as well as a friend. I'll miss him. Along with Frank Erck's passing...it's been a tough few weeks for the Hagerstown Rotary Club.
A candle was lit by Joannetownsley
on October 27, 2016 9:27 PM
Message from Keith Grunow
October 27, 2016 3:40 PM
I echo everyone's condolences. I only knew Russ for a brief time through Rotary, but I knew him to be an honest and dedicated man interested in helping the community. Russ touched many people's lives through work, and community service. He will be missed.
A candle was lit by Tom Tritsch
on October 27, 2016 1:11 PM
Message from Tiffany Snyder
October 26, 2016 5:49 PM
Martha and family,
It's been years since I've seen you from our office family at Pulm. Cons. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest and sincerest condolences to you, Joann, David, and rest of family. Much love and many hugs,
Tiffany
It's been years since I've seen you from our office family at Pulm. Cons. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest and sincerest condolences to you, Joann, David, and rest of family. Much love and many hugs,
Tiffany
Message from Patsy Kline Lindsay
October 26, 2016 5:11 PM
Dear Mary and family. Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences for your loss. Mary and I graduated in the class of 68. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Message from John and pat slocum
October 26, 2016 3:09 PM
I didn't know him but knew David through my grandson hank mills. So sorry to hear about accident. my prayers are with family
Message from Jef Bohn & Cindy Jackson
October 26, 2016 2:55 PM
Our sympathy to Russ' family. Cindy and I worked side by side with Russ for many years in Rotary. I was the Treasurer, Cindy as an active volunteer and Russ the Club Secretary. Russ' dedication and friendship cannot be equaled. Even as Cindy has lived the last 6 years in FL, Russ asked about her every week we talked at Rotary. The Club, his Firm, this Community and all of us will miss a very special person. His mark has ben made in the path he lead. Our prayers are with you.
Message from Shirley and Wiley
October 26, 2016 1:40 PM
We wish to express our deep sorrow for your loss. We love you Mary and feel like we've lost a member of our immediate family. Tell your sister-in-law and your sisters how close we all are in frsc and we feel their pain and loss. Praying for all your family
Message from Eric Seifarth
October 26, 2016 12:47 PM
Russ was a first class gentleman and a true professional with his work. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family
Message from David Hanlin
October 26, 2016 10:04 AM
My sympathies to Russ's family. I knew Russ for many years from our memberships in the Rotary Club of Hagerstown. Russ loved Rotary. He aspired to live by the values of the Four Way Test and the motto of Service Above Self. After his motorcycle accident, while I was Club President, he struggled to return to an active life in the Club contributing in any way he could. After leaving Hagerstown I returned and discovered he had found his niche. I was very happy for the leadership he was providing to the Club Foundation. He always had my utmost respect and know he will be missed by many.
Message from Lori Gardenhour
October 26, 2016 9:51 AM
Our deepest sympathy to Martha, David and Joanne during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you peace and comfort.
Message from Connie Cole
October 26, 2016 9:34 AM
I just saw of Russell's passing and the family has my deepest sympathies. I have a lot of memories of Russell and the family from when we were neighbors. My condolences and prayers go out to you all.
Message from Keith and Michele Moore
October 26, 2016 9:30 AM
We are so sorry to hear about Russ's passing. He was a very nice man. I worked with Russ on the Home Builders Association and Land use council. He will be greatly missed. Prayers go out to his wife and children.
Message from Deb Eckard
October 26, 2016 8:57 AM
Martha and family,
I was very saddened to hear of Russ's passing. I enjoyed the years that I worked with him at Fox & Associates and the friendship we shared during that time. I've seen him several times over the past few years and he has never changed; still a kind, soft-spoken and caring friend. Russ gave unselfishly of his time and his talents to the community through the many organizations he was involved in. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. May God's loving arms surround you and bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
I was very saddened to hear of Russ's passing. I enjoyed the years that I worked with him at Fox & Associates and the friendship we shared during that time. I've seen him several times over the past few years and he has never changed; still a kind, soft-spoken and caring friend. Russ gave unselfishly of his time and his talents to the community through the many organizations he was involved in. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. May God's loving arms surround you and bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Message from Wayne Twigg, Land Surveyor
October 26, 2016 7:08 AM
Russ' passing is so sad. We worked together at Fox & Associates many years ago, and I've seen him several times since then. He was a hard-working, highly-intelligent man, one to be admired for his accomplishments. His hand lettering and plat preparation was par excellence, as anyone can see from his many plats recorded among the Washington County Land Records. May the Lord make His Face to shine upon you. May the Lord lift up His Countenance upon you and give you Peace. Wayne
Message from Bob Rauth
October 26, 2016 5:30 AM
I was so sad to hear about Russ. We went to school together and was good friends during those years. Since then we have worked together frequently. Russ was a great guy and will be missed.
Message from Jenn Goulden
October 26, 2016 3:56 AM
Joanne I'm so sorry this has happened to you and your family. Remember that he will always be with you, looking down upon you. He remains very much alive in your heart, and in the stories you tell. Speak of him often to Owen and Alexa. Don't ever let them forget. My deepest sympathies to you all.
Message from Denise Dreisbach Smoot
October 25, 2016 8:10 PM
I am so shocked and sadden by this news. He was a wonderful kind man. He will be missed.
Message from Cathy Humphrey
October 25, 2016 4:11 PM
Am so saddened to hear of Russ's passing.. He was greatly admired and so is his family. Have been praying for the family since Sunday. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you. He will not be forgotten. He died on my birthday....
Message from Anne Plotner
October 25, 2016 3:29 PM
Martha and Family,
I just heard of Russell's passing and I want to extend my deepest condolences to all of you. Russell was a wonderful husband, father and just all around great guy. I know that you will miss him terribly. Prayers for you all.
I just heard of Russell's passing and I want to extend my deepest condolences to all of you. Russell was a wonderful husband, father and just all around great guy. I know that you will miss him terribly. Prayers for you all.
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