Cumberland, MD – Wayne F. Kennell , 77,  passed away on January 3, 2019, surrounded by family, friend and the caring staff at Lions Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care where he was a resident. Wayne fought a courageous battle with cancer.

Wayne was born November 19,1941 in Somerset County, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma A. (Lowery) Kennell, and his father, Clinton W. Kennell; brother, Leroy C. Kennell, niece, Karen S. Abe, nephew, Todd Abe. His fur-babies, Noel, Sophie and Harry.

Wayne is survived by his brother, Richard L. Kennell, Sr, and sister, Anna Jean (Kennell) Abe; sister-in-law, Lu Kennell; nieces Teresa Oates and Husband Mike, Luann Abe; nephews, Scott Abe, David Kennell and Wife DeAnn, Larry Kennell and wife Katie, R. Leslie Kennell Jr., and Roger Kennell; numerous great nieces and nephews; a very special friend, Tracy Mahew; and his furbabies, Lil Girl, Joey, and Chloe.

Wayne was a client at Friends Aware, and though that affiliation, he became a bagger at Martins. Wayne was very proud knowing that customers would go to the register he was at, because they liked the way he bagged their groceries, he was there from 1992-2014. While with Friends Aware, Wayne was awarded the Karen Marie Howell Helping Hand Award. Before he became sick, he enjoyed bowling and going to the Mall with his friend Tracy. But most of all Wayne loved being with family. Before Wayne went to Lions Center he was taken care of by his niece, Luann. She took him anywhere he wanted to go, but it was the drives to his home place that he truly loved.

Wayne was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Ellerslie.

Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Inc., 169 Clarence Street, Hyndman on Friday January 4, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m.

A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ken Korns officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow at Restlawn, LaVale.

The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone at Lions Manor and the Hospice unit for the care they gave Wayne, and for always keeping the family aware of everything going on with him. Wayne was loved, and will be greatly missed. Rest Well Brother.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made Friends Aware, 1601 Holland St., Cumberland, MD 21502.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zeiglerfuneralhome.com.