Obituary for Carl Edward Younkin
Carl Edward Younkin, 76, of Timonium, MD, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland, MD.
Born September 17, 1946, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Clarence Cecil and Ora Hester (Bach) Younkin. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Brittni Lee Younkin and one nephew, Christopher Younkin.
Mr. Younkin graduated from Northern Garrett High School, where he was a triple varsity sports player in Football, Basketball and Baseball. At the age of 18, right out of high school, Carl was working on a farm building when he fell 40 feet to the ground, leaving him in a wheelchair. These circumstances resulted in a move to Baltimore, MD; otherwise he would have stayed and raised his family in Garrett Co.
After moving to Baltimore, he attended RETS Technical School, where he became an electronic assemblyman, retiring after 36 years. He was a member of the BWAC, Baltimore Wheelchair Athletic Club, which he was one of the original 5 founding members, for 15 years. He was also a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Accident, MD.
Carl enjoyed playing sports outside with the whole neighborhood of kids. In retirement he loved watching his children and grandchildren playing their respective sports.
Carl was totally devoted to his wife, they both embraced all the physical challenges they encountered with dignity and grace for 55 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Frazee) Younkin; one son, Dean (Denise) Younkin, Palm Bay, FL; one daughter, Tammy (Tom) Siedlecki, Forest Hill, MD; three siblings, Kathy Margroff, Ken Younkin and Richard (Louise) Younkin; six grandchildren, Brandon Younkin, Kara (Tyler) Shepherd, Tyler Younkin, Stephen (fiancée, Bridgette) Siedlecki, Adam Siedlecki and Matthew Siedlecki; three great-grandsons, Carson, Emmett and Asher Shepherd; along with many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at the Zion Lutheran Church, Accident, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Benjamin Hertel officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
Newman Funeral Homes, P .A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, MD, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 171, Accident, MD 21520 or to the Goodwill Mennonite Home, 891 Dorsey Hotel Rd., Grantsville, MD 21536.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.
Born September 17, 1946, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Clarence Cecil and Ora Hester (Bach) Younkin. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Brittni Lee Younkin and one nephew, Christopher Younkin.
Mr. Younkin graduated from Northern Garrett High School, where he was a triple varsity sports player in Football, Basketball and Baseball. At the age of 18, right out of high school, Carl was working on a farm building when he fell 40 feet to the ground, leaving him in a wheelchair. These circumstances resulted in a move to Baltimore, MD; otherwise he would have stayed and raised his family in Garrett Co.
After moving to Baltimore, he attended RETS Technical School, where he became an electronic assemblyman, retiring after 36 years. He was a member of the BWAC, Baltimore Wheelchair Athletic Club, which he was one of the original 5 founding members, for 15 years. He was also a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Accident, MD.
Carl enjoyed playing sports outside with the whole neighborhood of kids. In retirement he loved watching his children and grandchildren playing their respective sports.
Carl was totally devoted to his wife, they both embraced all the physical challenges they encountered with dignity and grace for 55 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Frazee) Younkin; one son, Dean (Denise) Younkin, Palm Bay, FL; one daughter, Tammy (Tom) Siedlecki, Forest Hill, MD; three siblings, Kathy Margroff, Ken Younkin and Richard (Louise) Younkin; six grandchildren, Brandon Younkin, Kara (Tyler) Shepherd, Tyler Younkin, Stephen (fiancée, Bridgette) Siedlecki, Adam Siedlecki and Matthew Siedlecki; three great-grandsons, Carson, Emmett and Asher Shepherd; along with many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at the Zion Lutheran Church, Accident, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Benjamin Hertel officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
Newman Funeral Homes, P .A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, MD, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 171, Accident, MD 21520 or to the Goodwill Mennonite Home, 891 Dorsey Hotel Rd., Grantsville, MD 21536.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.