Obituary David Humbird Berry, 81, of Ellicott City, formerly of Cumberland, died Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant. Born January 11, 1938 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late John Myers Berry and Helen Dickey (Roberts) Berry. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Peter E. Berry. David had studied at Allegany High School and Bloomsburg High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Frostburg State University. He served in the U.S. Army, having been stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean Conflict. He had worked several large piano companies including Yamaha International and Daewoo International. His last place of employment was at Phoenix Technologies where he was a regional sales manager. David grew up in Emmanuel Episcopal Church. He was an avid drummer who loved jazz music. He played in several local bands and combos including Spectrum, Gentlemen of Note and the house band at Bedford Springs. Survivors include his three children, Kristal Berry Breeden, Warrenton, VA, Melanie Berry Wartzack and husband Carl, Ellicott City, MD, and John Thomas Berry, Dunedin, FL; five grandchildren, Brittany Breeden Granger and husband Chris, Bobby Breeden, Thomas, Noah and Luke Wartzack; and, his beloved cat, “Sweetie.” Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., 202 Greene Street, Cumberland, on Saturday from 1-2 PM. The funeral service will follow at 2 PM, with Rev. Rowland Bonadie, officiating. Inurnment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Small Miracles Cat and Dog Rescue, 10236 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042. To send flowers to the family of David Humbird Berry, please visit Tribute Store. Events Apr27 Visitation Saturday, April 27, 2019 1:00PM – 2:00PM Upchurch Funeral Homes – Cumberland 202 Greene Street Cumberland, Maryland 21502 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for David’s Visitation. Guaranteed delivery before David’s Visitation begins. Apr27 Service Saturday, April 27, 2019 2:00PM Upchurch Funeral Homes – Cumberland 202 Greene Street Cumberland, Maryland 21502 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for David’s Service. Guaranteed delivery before David’s Service begins. Final Resting Place Rose Hill Cemetery Fayette Street Cumberland, MD 21502 Get directions View MapTextEmail
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Humbird Berry January 11 1938 April 22 2019.
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Death notice for the town of: Cumberland, state: Maryland