Adam W. Conger

Adam W. Conger, 56 of Laurel, MD passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Friends may call Monday (Aug. 17th) from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Number Nine Cemetery, 4414 Number Nine Rd., Stanley, NY, with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516. Adam was born in Geneva, NY on April 1, 1964, the son of Millerd “Bud” and Joyce (Smith) Conger of Branchport. He attended Hammondsport High School and graduated from Utica Diesel Mechanical School, Utica, NY. Adam served with 3 different branches of the Military, beginning at age 17. He was working at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge in Laurel, MD, through the Wounded Warriors Program at the time of his passing. Adam is survived by his wife, Joan (Morse) Conger of Laurel, MD; one step-son, Bradley (Allison) Burd and three step-grandchildren, of MO; five brothers, Conrad (Arlene) of SC, Napoleon, Bud M. and Zachery of MO, and Enoch (Liz) of Prattsburg; two sisters, Julie Conger of Branchport and Nellie (Bryan) Mitchell of OH; two sisters-in-law, Linda (Roger) Kimball and Arlene (Conrad) Conger; three brothers-in-law, Michael Howe, Lynn (Carol) Morse  and James Brock; and several nieces and nephews. Adam was predeceased by his mother, Joyce and sister, Babette Howe. Adam will always be remembered for his quick wit and quiet demeanor. He loved “Living the Dream”.