James Franklin

"Jim" Shirey

Cumberland James Franklin "Jim" Shirey, 83, of Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at home.Born in Allegany County Maryland on September 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Marguerite (Johnson) and Chancey Shirey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Scarlett) Shirey; two brothers, Robert Shirey, and John Shirey and his wife Lita; grandson, Michael F. Wageley; and his little dog, Mysti.Jim served his country in the United States Marine Corp. reserves and the United States Air Force. Following his discharge, Jim was employed by the Maryland State Highway Administration, and the Allegany County Board of Education in the water treatment department. Jim was a member of the Cumberland Outdoor Club, the Cumberland Moose, and the Cumberland Eagles. Jim enjoyed fishing and boating.Jim is survived by his children, Debra Wageley and husband Michael, Cumberland, Douglas Shirey and wife Alexis, Short Gap, WV, Dana Abundis and husband David, North Carolina, and Dawn Shirey, Westernport; grandchildren, Rebecca Colangelo and husband Frankie, Jennifer Parks, David Abundis, Cody Shirey and wife Lisa, Darren Abundis, Amanda Shaffer and husband Andrew, and Danyel Abundis; great-grandchildren, Micah, Kelsi, Kyli, Landen, Raylyn, Mckaela, Caeleb, Caerra, Hunter, Gage, Colton, and Levi; sisters, Jean Shirey, and JoAnn Collins; and sister-in-law, Carol Shirey.Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 5-8 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 1 P. M. with Rev. Gary Barkley officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Military Honors will be accorded by Fort Cumberland Post 13 Honor Guard.Condolences for the family may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com