Frances (Ford) Younkins

Frances C. (Ford) Younkins, 94, currently of Hagerstown and formerly of Mapleville, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Julia Manor Health Care Center in Hagerstown.

Born on December 12, 1915 in Mt. Aetna, she was the daughter of the late John C. And Orpha L. (Dubel) Ford.

Her husband, Clarence I. Younkins preceded her in death in 1973.

Frances was a member of the Potomac Towers Senior Citizens and fomerly a member of the Senior Bowling League.

Mrs. Younkins retired in 1983 after 17 years of service as a Nurse's Aide at the Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village.

She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis A. Wood of Williamsport, Maryland; her son, Charles E. Younkins of Hagerstown; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, 3 step great-grandchildren, and 3 step great-great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Ford.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Boonsboro Cemetery.  Rev. David L. Coblentz will officiate.

Friends are invited to visit at the Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland, beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2010 where the family will receive friends from  6 - 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any charity of choice.