Spencer O. Geasey

Mr. Spencer O. Geasey, 81, of Myersville, MD, died Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy Carlile Geasey, his wife of 27 years.

Born October 22, 1925 in Great Neck, Long Island, NY, he was the son of Spencer O. and Anna Mary Lewis Geasey.

Mr. Geasey served his country in the U. S. Army during WWII with the 304th Infantry, 76th Division. He was wounded in action in Luxemburg, which resulted in the loss of his leg during a volunteer mission. He received a purple heart, a campaign ribbon with two bronze stars, American Theatre Ribbon, Combat Infantry ribbon and a Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Geasey retired from Ft. Detrick as Housing Manager, after thirty years of service. Later he worked as an archeological field assistant for the Maryland State Highway Administration. In 1993, he was the first archeolologist to receive the Calvert Prize, the highest award for preservation in the State of Maryland, for his extensive work in archeology and for the 41,000 artifacts from Frederick County, donated to the state. He has spoken to numerous organizations and schools, published many articles about local archeology and also there have been many articles published about him.

He was a founding member of the Archeological Society of MD receiving the William B. Marye Award, the society's highest award, and was also a member of the PA, VA, WV, and NY Archeological Societies.

Mr. Geasey was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Community in Middletown, DAV Washington & Lee Chapter #5, where he served as commander, chaplain and treasurer for many years, VFW Post 15021, American Legion Post #11, AMVETS Post #2, a former member of the New Market Fire Co., a life member of the Junior Fire Co. #2 , AARP and NRA. He was an avid sportsman, especially hunting and fishing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children Lynn Harris and husband Ken of Raleigh, NC, Deborah L. Baumgardner , Gina Leiby and husband Larry, and Scott O. Geasey and wife Mary, all of Frederick. Four grandchildren Lindsey Leiby, Corporal Kyle Harris, USMC, Travis Leiby and Seth O. Geasey, and a sister Grace A. Sheffield of Frederick. Also surviving are three nieces, several great nieces and nephews and his first wife Gloria Wickers of Waynesboro, PA.

The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Thursday, February 1, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Community, 7321 Burkittsville Rd., Middletown, MD, Friday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. J. Kevin Farmer officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Prospect Cemetery in Lewistown, MD.

Visitation: The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Thursday, February 1, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m.

Services: Funeral services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Community, 7321 Burkittsville Rd., Middletown, MD, Friday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. J. Kevin Farmer officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Prospect Cemetery in Lewistown, MD.

Contributions may be expressed to the Holy Family Catholic Community Building Fund at the above address, the DAV Chapter #5, co AMVETS, Post #2, 702 E. South St., Frederick, MD 21701, or the Archeology Society of MD, P. O. Box 1331, Huntingtown, MD 20639-1331