In Loving Memory of Wayne Jacober
Wayne Jacober
11/23/50 - 9/8/24
Wayne Jacober was a man that led his life the only way he knew how, with his heart. Wayne built the house in which he and his wife Liz raised their family. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and hiking in the park. Following a long career as a Master Electrician, Wayne spent his time doing projects with his hands through woodworking and building furniture. He was a long-time member of the Baltimore Antique Bottle Club. Wayne treasured his family's annual trip to Cape Hatteras, NC. Wayne spent his weekends being a devoted PopPop.
Wayne, age 73, of Marriottsville, MD., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 8, 2024. He was born November 23, 1950 in Baltimore, MD.
Wayne was diagnosed with Uveal Melanoma about 10 years ago and underwent a radiation seed implant. He followed up diligently with his eye injections and ultrasounds. He was told that he was doing well. At his 10-year mark he was sent for what was supposed to be a clearance scan which showed metastases to 90% of his liver, bone, and adrenal gland. Within 6 months it had also spread to his brain and lung. Wayne felt well at the time of the scan walking 100 miles per month in the state park which surrounds his home. He was seen urgently and underwent emergency TACE treatment with the Metastatic Uveal Melanoma team at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. If it were not for this treatment, we believe that we would not have been blessed with the 6 months we had with Wayne. We share his story in the hopes that another family will not have to experience what we did as this disease silently spreads.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Liz, are daughters, Rebecca Lewis and husband Ian, Rachel Atwell and husband Michael, and Amanda Jacober; siblings, Diane Markert and husband Wayne; Linda Powell; and Michael Jacober and wife Carol; and grandchildren, Jacob and Hannah Atwell.
Wayne, age 73, of Marriottsville, MD., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 8, 2024. He was born November 23, 1950 in Baltimore, MD.
Wayne was diagnosed with Uveal Melanoma about 10 years ago and underwent a radiation seed implant. He followed up diligently with his eye injections and ultrasounds. He was told that he was doing well. At his 10-year mark he was sent for what was supposed to be a clearance scan which showed metastases to 90% of his liver, bone, and adrenal gland. Within 6 months it had also spread to his brain and lung. Wayne felt well at the time of the scan walking 100 miles per month in the state park which surrounds his home. He was seen urgently and underwent emergency TACE treatment with the Metastatic Uveal Melanoma team at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. If it were not for this treatment, we believe that we would not have been blessed with the 6 months we had with Wayne. We share his story in the hopes that another family will not have to experience what we did as this disease silently spreads.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Liz, are daughters, Rebecca Lewis and husband Ian, Rachel Atwell and husband Michael, and Amanda Jacober; siblings, Diane Markert and husband Wayne; Linda Powell; and Michael Jacober and wife Carol; and grandchildren, Jacob and Hannah Atwell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Wayne's memory by clicking on the link to the right or mailing a physical check to Ocular Melanoma Foundation at 1717 K St. NW, Suite #900, Washington DC 20006.
