Ernest Chester Younker

Ernest Chester Younker, age 84, of Hancock, MD, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Born September 30, 1942, in Hancock, MD, he was the son of the late Roy Younker and Goldie Ray Barnhart.

Ernest worked as a heavy equipment operator for C.W. Hetzer for over thirty years, retiring in 2002. He also sold firewood for over fifty years.

He had been a member and deacon of Hancock Church of God for over thirty years. He most recently attended Orchard Ridge First Church of God.

Ernest was an avid fisherman, coin collector, and enjoyed gardening.

“Dumpy” never met a stranger.

He is survived by his son, Ernie C. Younker and wife Amanda of Hancock, MD; one daughter, Lisha L. Keebaugh of Hancock, MD; three grandchildren, Jamie Myers, Abigail Bovey, and Sara Bovey; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry C. Younker of Hancock, MD; one sister, Freda Kerns of Pittsburgh, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife of sixty-one years, Jeanie Ann Younker who passed away May 14, 2024; stepfather, Webster “Boss” Barnhart; one brother, Glenn Ray; and one sister, Janet Kegarise.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with two-hour prior visitation, at Orchard Ridge First Church of God, 13642 Orchard Ridge Rd, Hancock, MD 21750. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Pastor Jeff Hawbaker will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ernest’s name can be made to Orchard Ridge First Church of God.