Janet Marie Cavanaugh Obituary
The memory of Janet Marie Cavanaugh in Hagerstown, Maryland, who passed away on February 22, 2026 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janet Marie Cavanaugh to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nelson Lee Ward Sr. and Theresa Kathleen (McKeown); her husband James Douglas Lynch; and her brother Nelson "Butch" Ward. She is survived by: her children, James Lynch (Janice) of Bel Air, MD, Lawrence Lynch of Hagerstown and Teresa Demosky (Kevin) of Hagerstown; her siblings, Richard Short (Patti) of Hagerstown and Brenda Jones Pendleton (Bud) of Inwood, WV.; her grandchildren, David Lynch, Ryan Lynch (Kristen), Chris Lynch (Agnes), Gwen Demosky, Patrick Demosky (Aisling), Anthony Ferrara (Kait) and Danny Ferrara; her great grandchildren, Maverick Lynch, Landon Lynch, Myles Lynch, Grant Lynch, Isabel Cummings, Lucca Ferrara and Leo Ferrara; her nieces, Jessica Sebastian, Brittany Myers and Amanda Jones; her nephew Dustin Short; and her pet Daisy May. She is also survived by several great nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her stepfamily and in-laws.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Janet's memory by gathering with your own loved ones, sharing a meal, and offering a helping hand to someone in need—just as she did throughout her life. Keep Janet's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
