Cover photo for William Emerick's Obituary
William Emerick Profile Photo
William

William Emerick

d. July 13, 2024

William J. Emerick, 76, passed away on July 13, 2024.

Born on December 21, 1947 to the late Margaret "Chip" Emerick. In addition to his mother, he is proceeded in death by a brother, Ronald "Tojo" Emerick and sister, Rosemarie Emerick.

He was a 1965 graduate of Mt. Savage High School and attend St. Patrick's Church of Mt. Savage. After high school he served in the US Navy aboard the USS Wasp as an E3 mechanic, he also served on the American Legion Honor Guard in Frostburg and VFW in Mt. Savage.

Surviving are his sister, Bonnie Emerick and friend Harry Michael; bother-in-law, Terrance Emerick; sister-in-law, Sandy Emerick and he was supported by many generations of nieces and nephews. William also leaves behind all his friends at Kline's Restaurant and numerous friends in the community.

William was cremated in accordance with his wish.

Family and friends will be received at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Avenue, Frostburg, MD on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:30.

A memorial service will follow starting at 8:30 with celebrant Peg Marshall. Military honors will be accorded by Farrady Post #24 American Legion.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to Mt. Savage Catholic Church, 300 E Oldtown Rd, Ste 2, Cumberland, MD 21502 or Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306.

God bless all the veterans who served our country.

Thank you to the veteran's administration in Cumberland and Martinsburg, UPMC Cumberland and Peace Health Care at Mountain City Frostburg for his excellent care.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family following the obituary at www.durstfuneralhome.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William Emerick, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Memorial Service

Friday, July 19, 2024

7:00 - 8:30 pm (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Friday, July 19, 2024

8:30 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 867

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree