Gerald “Jake" Dunsmore, 81, of 506 Seawright Springs Road, Mount Sidney, died
unexpectedly after a brief illness at his home on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He
was born January 7, 1941, in Verona, a son of the late Leroy Gilbert and Fannie
Shumate Dunsmore.
Jake was a lifelong resident of the Mt. Sidney/Verona community. After graduating
from Middle River High School, he married his wife Jean Ellen (Stogdale) who
preceded him in death. Jake was a mechanical technician at DuPont of Waynesboro
and retired after 41 years of service. He was formerly an active member of the
Verona Volunteer Fire Department, serving as both president and chief during his
twenty-five years of service. During his retirement years, Jake stayed busy assisting
his family and community. In addition he was also an active member of Bethany
United Methodist Church, where he assisted Jean in starting the church food pantry.
Jake was known for his positive spirit, good humor and love for children. He never
met a stranger. Dearly loved as a loyal father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and
dear friend, Pop will be greatly missed.
In addition to his wife, family members include a daughter and son-in-law, Gayle
(Dunsmore) and Rory Gorman; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jackie
Dunsmore; five grandchildren, Aisling and Aidan Gorman, Bradley and wife Jordan,
Katie and husband Captain Daniel Gaines, and Carrie Dunsmore; four great-
grandsons, Wyatt, Hudson, and Sawyer Dunsmore, and William Gaines, as well as