Joan Louise McCrumb passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Born in McKeesport, PA and lived in Duquesne, PA., Joan and her beloved husband, Chester L. McCrumb, Jr. made their home in Laurel, MD. Together, they raised their children Dawn K. McCrumb (Rose), R. Scott McCrumb (Theresa), Richard W. McCrumb (Lisa), and Kelly A. Boulter (James).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chet; parents, Edward H. and Nora (Kistler) Smerkol; sister, Jean Fairley (Alex); and brothers, Grant Smerkol, and David Smerkol (Gloria).
Joan was a long time member of Community United Methodist Church where she served as coordinator and member of the church prayer chain, attended bible study, and served in many other ways. She was a sales associate at Hecht Company in Laurel, a member of Beta Sigma Phi, and volunteered at the Laurel Pregnancy Center, and at Patuxent Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Along with her four children, Joan is survived by six grandchildren: Ricky (Vanessa), Mike, Andrew, Heather (Chris Grundy), Kurtis, and Luke; sister-in-law, Ardith Smerkol; many nephews and nieces, cousins, dear friends, and neighbors.
Please consider making a memorial contribution in her name to Community United Methodist Church at 300 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel, MD. 20724.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075 (exit 6 south off Rt. 100) on Friday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm where a Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11:00 am. The Service will be officiated by Reverends Moses and Saroj Sangha. Interment to follow at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, MD If desired, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Community United Methodist Church, 300 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel, MD 20724.
