John Joseph Pender

John Joseph Pender of Aberdeen died Saturday, October 8 at his home. He was 80. Born in Aberdeen he was the son of the late John and Catherine Pender. Mr. Pender retired as a machinist at Aberdeen Proving Ground. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, was an avid golfer and amateur photographer, and he loved to travel. He served in the US Army. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Adgelene (Farrington) Pender; son, John J. Pender, Jr. of Conowingo; daughter, Deborah Katz of Reisterstown; sister, Kay Lockhart of Rising Sun and his four grandchildren, Christine Reider, Sean Katz, and Matthew and Sarah Pender. A private family service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Aberdeen Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 118, Aberdeen, MD 21001. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tarringcargo.com. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001