Harold Forrester “Hal” Shaner, Jr. (1954 – 2024)

Harold Forrester “Hal” Shaner, Jr., 70, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Harold Forrester “Hal” Shaner, Jr.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 27, at 2:00 p.m. in Panorama Memorial Gardens at Waterlick, with Pastor James Johns officiating.

Hal was born August 28, 1954, in Warren County, son of the late Harold Forrester “Mike” Shaner, Sr. and Theresa Lee “Tres” Eyler Shaner.

He was a lifetime member of Front Royal Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Company 1, and retired from the Federal Government.

Hal never met a stranger and was always good at bringing you a laugh. His family and many friends will greatly miss him.

Surviving is his wife of 28 years, Vickie Maricle Shaner; two daughters, Allyson Gillispie and husband Gary of Front Royal and Lindsey Orndorff and husband Adam of Warren County; two step-daughters, Christina Massey and Beth Krick, both of Front Royal; step-son, Jason Maricle of Front Royal; two sisters, Terry Johns and husband Rev. James Johns of Stephens City and Michelle “Micki” McDonald of Front Royal; six grandchildren, Ryan Pullen, Amber Pullen, Logan Schultz, Taylor Thompson, Chase Gillispie, and Mackenzie Orndorff; two great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Raelynn; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made in Hal’s name to the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, Company 1, 221 North Commerce Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.