Donald S. Cunningham
November 10, 1926 - January 30, 2015
Obituary
Donald S. Cunningham, 88, of Churchville MD, passed away on January 30, 2015. Born in Hastings, PA he is the son of the late Simon and Mary Cunningham. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Theresa (Kline) Cunningham; daughter Sharon Cunningham of Aberdeen, Janice Callahan and husband Robert of Jonestown PA; son Randall Cunningham of Havre de Grace MD; grandchildren Justin Dawson and wife Clare (Hamilton) Dawson, Kevin Dawson, Brian Callahan, Jennifer Callahan, and great grandson Ryan Dawson; two brothers, John Cunningham of Ohio, David Cunningham of Ohio and one sister, Delilah Ann Ryan of Laurel, MD, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother and five sisters.
Donald served in the Navy from 1950-54 specializing in Communications. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University in 1959, receiving his Master in Education Degree from Towson University in 1971. He taught various Sciences at Aberdeen Junior High and Middle School for 26 years retiring in 1988. In addition to teaching, he also worked during the summers on the Board of Education paint crew, where he painted many of the schools in Harford County. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church since 1962, where he also taught Sunday School for many years. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels and St. Vincent De Paul F.I.S.H. program.
Having been raised on the family farm in Hastings, PA, he was an avid gardener having much pride in his flower gardens and shrubbery. He had a deep love and compassion for all of God's creations. He enjoyed watching and tending to his birds. He also had a special place in his heart for all of his dog companions.
Visitation will be at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home in Aberdeen, MD on Thursday, Feb 5 from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 6 at 10:00am at St. Joan of Arc Church, Aberdeen, MD.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made the Harford County Humane Society or St. Joan of Arc School.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Thu Feb 5, 2015 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Thu Feb 5, 2015 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Graveside
Fri Feb 6, 2015 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Harford Memorial Gardens • 3839 Aldino Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Fri Feb 6, 2015 @ 10:00 AM EDT
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church • 257 S. Law St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Cheryl Miller
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Dear Theresa and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Mr. Don was such a sweet-spirit and a true joy to be around. His light will still shine brightly in our hearts. May God Bless you and Comfort you at this difficult time. May He Lift you up and Restore you with his Love and Grace. Mr. Don will truly be missed...
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M. Starke
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God's word tells us: "Our days ebb away...; And our years come to an end like a whisper. The span of our life is 70 years, Or 80 if one is especially strong... They pass by and away we fly." (Psalms 90:9,10) This brings to the fore that no matter how long we live it is not long enough, because man was not created to die. (Genesis 2:17,3:19) Rest assured God is aware of your pain. (John 11:33) "He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) This gives us hope of being reunited with our loved ones who are now sleeping in death. As our deceased loved ones are resurrected to life here on earth, the earth with be filled with joy as never before. (Mark 5:39-42) May meditating on this future miracle bring you comfort.
DM
Don Millner
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Randy, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely, Don Millner
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Vonnie and Ernie Crist
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Randy and Family, Our deepest condolences. Vonnie and Ernie Crist
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Joe Centineo & Family
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Our sincere sympathy to the Cunningham family for your loss. It is a reunion in heaven now! He was always a joy to see and spend time with. I never saw him without a smile. We had the honor to have him as our Science teacher at Aberdeen Middle School but also having him as our CCD teacher at St. Joan of Arc became a blessing. He made learning fun! He truly made a difference in the lives of all those he taught. His laughter made life more enjoyable. In my adult years I considered him a friend. He was known as the other "Mr. C", besides our own dad. I know our mother always enjoyed receiving calls from him where he identified himself as that. It always put a smile on our faces. You shall be missed but always remain in our hearts forever. You have earned your angel wings. Be all of our voices in God's ears through our prayers. Peace always too you sir! You are free of all pain and limitations. Love always!
JM
James McClenahan
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To the Cunningham family- Uncle Don, as I called him, was one of my buddies as a fellow teacher at the middle school. The one constant memory I will always have of Don was his love of family! I was there when the kids went through the school and grew up to be adults-he would always talk about his wife and kids and their kids-You were all number one with pride in his mind-yes even more so than his garden! Uncle Don we will tip beakers in heaven!