Irene Castle Karchner

Irene Castle Karchner of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed away on February 23, 2013 at the age of 93. She was born on October 20, 1919 in Charleston, West Virginia to Carl and Nellie (Coffman) Stump. Irene grew up in Cumberland, Maryland and was a graduate from Romney High School in West Virginia. She then moved to Washington, DC where she lived and worked for the State Department around the Capitol Hill area. Irene decided to retire and be a homemaker for her family. Over the years, Irene made a home for her family in Suitland and finally settling in Calvert County in 1978. She was very involved in the Capitol Hill Baptist Church and lived everyday of her life practicing her faith. Irene enjoyed playing bingo at the Dunkirk V.F.D., working in her garden and around the yard. She loved all animals, big and small. One of her many highlights was in going to the Union picnic with her son. She was the loving wife of the late Donald Karchner, and the beloved mother to: L. Jack Denham, Jr., and his wife - Barbara O.; Ronald W. Denham and his wife Patricia A., and the late Patricia Delauder. She is also survived by her brother, William Stump, ten grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Irene Castle Karchner please visit our Sympathy Store.