Leo Glenn Armentrout, 77, of Westminster, died peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born August 5, 1935 in Glady, WV, he was the son of the late Floyd Edward and Ocie Kerens Armentrout. He was the husband of the late Pauline Mae Dircks Armentrout, to whom he was married for 50 years.
Leo was raised in Elkins, WV and Cumberland, MD where he graduated from Allegany High School. He was a machinist for the Koppers Company in Hanover, MD for 42 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and spending time with family and friends. He loved people and had a great sense of humor. Leo loved the railroad, especially the Western Maryland, and co-authored a 2-volume work entitled “Working on the Western Maryland.” He spent countless hours interviewing former railroad employees and editing prior to publication. He served on the Board of Directors and managed the gift shop and museum. He also helped with building restoration.
Surviving are daughters, Linda Dreer and husband Rich of Westminster, Debbie Herrera and husband Pete of Texas, Nancy Walzl and husband Gene of Smithsburg, Terri Spitzler and husband Doug of Linthicum Heights; son, Joe Armentrout and wife Charlotte of Hampstead; brother, Sterl “Sonny” Armentrout and wife Joan of Chester, VA, twin brother, Leon Armentrout and wife Joyce of Longwood, FL, and brother, Dorrin “Butch” Armentrout and wife Patty of Ridgeley, WV; cherished sisters-in-law, Margaret Bishop and Barbara Buckley, both of Cumberland, and Dorothy Machemer and husband Walt of Westminster; grandchildren, Bradley Nolan and wife Julie of Reisterstown, Amanda Nolan of Hampstead, Sean and Austin Herrera, Ben Walzl, Cindy Armentrout, Ray Tignor, and Tiffany Spitzler; great-grandchildren, Trenton Gerber, Dylan Pinsky, and Jason Patterson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers, Donald and Richard Armentrout and sister-in-law, Linda Armentrout.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19 at the Carrollton Church of God, 2151 Bethel Rd, Finksburg, MD with Pastor Dave Meador officiating. Interment will follow in the Carrollton Church cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis St., Westminster, MD.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Western Maryland RR Historical Society, P.O. Box 395, Union Bridge, MD, 21791 or to the Carrollton Church of God, 2151 Bethel Rd, Finksburg, MD, 21048.