Herbert Shannon Wayne Basler

Herbert Shannon Wayne Basler, 80, of Glenville, PA, formerly of Owings Mills, MD, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Columbia Cottage in Hanover, PA. Born on December 30, 1938, in Garrison, MD, he was the son of the late John C. and Lina Viola Neudecker Basler. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Virginia Hampt Basler.

Years ago, Herbert worked for Baltimore County Fire Department as a firefighter, and retired as a Captain. He served in the National Guard. He was a member of the Westminster Elks Club, and a lifetime member of the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Department.

Surviving him are children: David C. Basler and wife Melinda of Taneytown, MD, Donna M. Stachowiak and husband Brian of Lynchburg, VA, and Jenny Rebekah Basler-Allulis and husband Lawrence of Loganville, PA, and ten grandchildren.

He was predeceased by siblings: Hazel Sprinkle, Dorothy Basler, Carroll Basler, Luther Basler, John Basler, and Ralph Basler.

The family will receive visitors for a memorial gathering on Saturday, February 9, from 9:30 – 11 am at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD 21102, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am, with the Rev. Dr. Herbert Ruby officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association or the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Department.