John Thomas Freeland

John Thomas Freeland, 58, passed away on Dec. 5, 2018. Born on December 18, 1959, he was the son of Charles Thomas Freeland and Mary Elizabeth (Waltermyer) Freeland. John lived most of his life in Parkton, Maryland. John was known for two things above all else. First, as the person who was always ready with a witty remark and a smile. Second, as the person who was willing and able to fix almost anything, from broken lawn mowers to leaky water pipes. John’s generosity and willingness to help his neighbors were well known and well appreciated in his community. John also enjoyed restoring old tractors and gasoline engines and displaying them at various shows throughout northern Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. He made many friends along the way. He worked for many years for Reynolds & Reynolds in Hunt Valley, and he was a favorite uncle of his nieces and nephew. John is survived by his parents, brother Terry and his wife Dawna, brother Charles (Billy) and his wife Paula, and aunt Ruth Ann (Waltermyer) Poe, as well as numerous cousins, two nieces, and a nephew. There will be a viewing on Monday, December 10, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Pine Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Parkton, Md. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 19401 Middletown Road, Parkton, MD 21120 or to the American Cancer Society, 405 Williams Court, Middle River, MD 21220