On Saturday September 1, 2007, JAMES S. GENCEL Sr, age 86 of Hurlock, MD died in Easton, MD. Baltimore native and husband of the former and late Lillian Kruszewski. Loving husband of Phyllis Harrison Gencel of Hurlock, MD, adoring father of Mary Ann Jones (Albert) of Odenton, MD, James Gencel of PA, Cathy G. Prouse (Bob), Theresa McMahan (Gerald) all of Federalsburg, MD, Paul Gencel (Dawn) of Preston, MD, special uncle of John Gencel of Dundalk, MD, adoring step-father of Sharon Apple (James) of Easton, MD, Thomas Harrison of Cordova, MD, Diane Harrison of Easton, MD, cherished grandfather, great-grandfather, step-grandfather, step-great-grandfather. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Sept. 5th from 11:00 to 1:00 at FRAMPTOM FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 216 N MAIN ST., FEDERALSBURG, MD where the funeral be held at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial offerings may be made to The Pines, Transitional Care Unit, 610 Dutchmans Lane, Easton, MD 21601. To send letters of condolences, please visit www.framptom.com