Shirley Virginia Wantz Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Virginia Wantz of Taneytown, Maryland, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 19, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Lester and Maude Elizabeth Baumgardner (Stambaugh); her husband Donald Eugene Wantz; and her brothers, John E. and Robert L. Baumgardner.
She is survived by: her children, David Wantz (Susan) of Taneytown, Mary Harner (Dennis) of Taneytown and Virginia Lee Schaffer (Glenn) of Hanover, PA; and her siblings, Martha Sites of Livingston, MT and Paul Baumgardner of Carroll Valley. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Shirley's name may be made to Tom's Creek United Methodist Church, 16252 Toms Creek Church Rd Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
