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Elmer “Sonny” Sweeney Jr.

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Birth	:	30 Jan 1937 Thurmont, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	26 Jun 2017 Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	New Saint Josephs Cemetery, Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7002983, -77.3283005
Description	:	Elmer “Sonny” Sweeny, Jr., 80, of Thurmont, MD passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD surrounded by his loving family. Born January 30, 1937 in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late Elmer and Blanche Minnie (Welch) Sweeney, Sr. He was the husband of the late Patricia Cecilia (Kelly) Sweeney, to whom he was married for 56 years. Sonny was a pipe layer and worked for the Phoenix Co. in Virginia and W. F. Wilson in Ellicott City, MD for nearly... Read More	Elmer “Sonny” Sweeny, Jr., 80, of Thurmont, MD passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD surrounded by his loving family. Born January 30, 1937 in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late Elmer and Blanche Minnie (Welch) Sweeney, Sr. He was the husband of the late Patricia Cecilia (Kelly) Sweeney, to whom he was married for 56 years. Sonny was a pipe layer and worked for the Phoenix Co. in Virginia and W. F. Wilson in Ellicott City, MD for nearly 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, camping, cooking, doing yard work and going to McDonald’s and Wendy’s in Thurmont. He especially loved spending time with his family. He is survived by 2 sons, Dennis Sweeney and wife Dawn, and Kenneth Sweeney and wife Carol; 3 daughters, Brenda Sweeney Williams, Wanda Peomroy and husband Kenneth, and Rhonda Sweeney Boggs, all of Thurmont; 5 brothers, Donnie Sweeney and wife Pat of Waynesboro, PA, John Sweeney and wife Patty, Ken Sweeney and wife Donna, Joe Sweeney and wife Judy, and Bern Sweeney and wife Terry; 2 sisters, Ruth Wilhide, and Joy Lookingbill and husband Bob all of Thurmont; 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Sonny is also remembered by special friends, Jim and Joan Leo of Thurmont. He was predeceased by sisters, Betty Six and Blanche Toms; and brothers-in-law, Bob Wilhide and George Six. Sonny’s family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the nurses and staff of St. Joseph’s Ministries for their kind and loving care. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, 210 W. Main St., Emmitsburg, MD with the Reverend Thomas J. Hudson, OPA officiating. Interment will follow at New St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Where is Elmer “Sonny” Sweeney Jr.'s memorial?
Elmer “Sonny” Sweeney Jr.'s memorial is located at: New Saint Josephs Cemetery, Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA.
When did Elmer “Sonny” Sweeney Jr. death?
Elmer “Sonny” Sweeney Jr. death on 26 Jun 2017 in Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elmer “Sonny” Sweeney Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 39.7002983
Longitude: -77.3283005

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Patricia Cecilia Kelly Sweeney

(1941 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. New Saint Josephs Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7002983, -77.3283005

2. National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6984482, -77.3292618

3. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6975700, -77.3243700

4. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7053420, -77.3258380

5. Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7058900, -77.3273000

6. Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7094002, -77.3356018

7. Emmitsburg Presbyterian Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7132700, -77.3088800

8. Shields Family Burying Ground
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7010002, -77.3617859

9. Saint Anthony's Shrine Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6804120, -77.3578610

10. Toms Creek Methodist Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6836100, -77.2935200

11. Toms Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6838900, -77.2928000

12. Elder Family Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6727100, -77.3511600

13. Whitmore Family Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6556900, -77.2904200

14. Friends Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7155991, -77.4044037

15. Eylers Valley Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6863600, -77.4065900

16. Fountaindale Lutheran Cemetery
Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7434250, -77.4139110

17. Otterbein Chapel Cemetery
Sabillasville, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7073900, -77.4322600

18. Keysville Union Cemetery
Keysville, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6328500, -77.2590800

19. Saint Mary's and Saint Rita's Catholic Cemetery
Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7775002, -77.3792038

20. Fairfield Union Cemetery
Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7775154, -77.3794403

21. Apples United Church of Christ Cemetery
Thurmont, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6307800, -77.3956600

22. Jacob's Church Cemetery
Liberty Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7275000, -77.4370000

23. Fountaindale Union Cemetery
Liberty Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7358017, -77.4336014

24. Benner Mausoleum
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Coordinate: 39.7460190, -77.2280750