Obituaries

Obituary: Kevin P. Kipe

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Kevin P. Kipe, 60, of Sabillasville, MD died Sunday morning, January 31, 2021 at his home. Born October 18, 1960 in Fairfield, PA he was the son of Shirley Mae (Stottlemyer) Kipe, of Fairfield, PA and the late Raymond P. Kipe. He was the husband of Terry L. (Shaner) Kipe, of Sabillasville, MD to whom

Obituary: Donald Holly Fortnum

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Dr. Donald Holly Fortnum, 88, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, Gettysburg College, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Gettysburg Hospital with his family by his side. Born April 2, 1932, Don was the son of the late Niels and Ruth (Holly) Fortnum. Growing up in Berlin, WI, next to his family-owned machine shop and automobile dealership

Obituary: Carl L. Wilt

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Carl L. Wilt, 78, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Shippensburg Health Care Center.  He was the husband of Sandra L. (Bechtel) Wilt, his wife of 60 years. Carl was born October 23, 1942, in East Berlin, the son of the late Sadie M. (Linebaugh) Wilt. Carl was a member of St. John’s

Obituary: Lawrence E. “Larry” Shrader

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Lawrence E. “Larry” Shrader, 74, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of Glenda G. (Hoke) Shrader, his wife of 49 years. Larry was born July 25, 1946, in Hanover, the son of the late William H. and Dorothy A. (Bevenour) Shrader. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Delone Catholic

Obituary: Joseph J. Senter

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Joseph Jerome Senter, 58, died peacefully on January 27th, after a long battle with cancer, at his residence in Niceville, FL. Joe was born on May 24th, 1962 in Hanover, PA.  He was a father, husband, brother, and son.  Joe leaves behind his loving and caring wife, Suphaphon (Aom) Senter and daughter, Angelica Senter at

Obituary: Arlene Lawver

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Arlene (Kime) Lawver, 96, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Gettysburg. She was the loving wife of the late John D. Lawver, Sr who passed away February 1, 1998; together they shared 52 years of marriage. Born Saturday, February 23, 1924 in Gettysburg, she was

Obituary: Walter William Ferchland

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Walter William Ferchland, 91, of Gettysburg, PA, died, Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Gardens of Gettysburg. Walter was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 13, 1928. He was the oldest son of Walter and Mary Railly Ferchland and the last survivor of their three children. Walter often said the joy of his life

Obituary: Eunice M. (Miller) Boden

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Eunice M. Boden, 84, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Providence Place in Chambersburg after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the wife of The Reverend Douglas Y. Boden, her husband of 62 years. Born October 11, 1936, in Selinsgrove, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. Miller and Carrie (Walter)

Obituary: Clyde S. DeHoff, Jr.

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Clyde S. DeHoff, Jr. passed peacefully into the Eternal Church surrounded by his family on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was the dear husband of Alicia (Simpson) DeHoff, his wife of 40 years. Born in New Windsor, MD May 29, 1930, the son of Clyde S., Sr. and Mae DeHoff, Clyde grew up in Catonsville,

Obituary: Jeffrey Russell Holcomb

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It is with a heavy heart that his family announces the death of their beloved Jeffrey Russell Holcomb. He passed away quietly and peacefully on January 26, 2021 due to complications of a congenital heart disease. A recent resident of Biglerville, Pennsylvania, Jeff was born on September 6, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up

Obituary: Winnie Mae Chester

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Winnie Mae Chester (nee Icard) of Fairfield, PA entered God’s eternal care January 28, 2021 She is reunited in heaven with her late husband, Marvin W Chester, Sr. and daughter Lorainne I Chester. Winnie leaves behind, a daughter W. Lynn Smith (Robert), daughter Jennifer M Suite, and son Marvin W (Chet) Chester Jr (Hillary) 9

Obituary: Nicholas S. Vendetti

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Nicholas Stewert Vendetti, 69, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. Born April 17, 1951, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Michael F., Sr., and Maye V. (Davis) Vendetti. Nicholas was a special soul. Born with a learning disability during a different period, he wasn’t afforded a normal

Obituary: Doris M. Mallette

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Doris M. Mallette, 84, Gettysburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 22, 1936 in Fairfield, PA the daughter of the late T. Sterling “Dutch” and Ethel Houck Stultz. Doris is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert C. Mallette, Sr. Doris was

Obituary: Frederick D. Rice

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Frederick D. Rice, 76, 801 Myerstown Road, Gardners, PA passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home. He was born November 6, 1944 in Carlisle, PA the son of the late Harold and Loretta Group Rice. Mr. Rice is survived by his wife, Carrie Lichty Rice. Fred was a lifelong fruit farmer on

Obituary: Peter D. Thompson

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Peter D. Thompson, 63, Gettysburg, PA passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born February 24, 1957 in Passaic, NJ the son of the late James and Evelyn Scott Thompson. Peter graduated from Central High School and Altoona Vo-Tech in Martinsburg, PA in 1976. He then

Obituary: Everett G. Shover

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Everett G. Shover, 91, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg. He was the companion of the late Luella Sterner. Born April 29, 1929 in Waynesboro, he was a son of the late Lawrence W. and Ruth E. (Leather) Shover. Mr. Shover graduated from Delta

Obituary: Richard Lee Ruggiero

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Richard Lee Ruggiero, 77 of Bethany, WV passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Somerford House in Hagerstown, MD. Born January 8, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Pasquale & Florinda (Tonet) Ruggiero. Richard was a man of old school values who believed in hard work, his Catholic faith,

Obituary: James F. Few, Sr.

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James F. Few, Sr., 64, Knoxlyn Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born January 5, 1957 in Frederick, MD the son of the late Richard Few Sr. and Georgette Donnelly Few Jim owned and operated his own roofing company, Jim’s Roofing for many years. He

Obituary: The Rev. Jay E. Zimmerman

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The Rev. Jay E. Zimmerman, 68, of Gettysburg, PA entered into eternal life on Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born June 8, 1952 in Philipsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Rev. Dr. Elwood and Dolores (Johnson) Zimmerman. He was the husband of Linda P. (Meals) Zimmerman, of Gettysburg, to

Obituary: Rosabell Bollinger Hankey

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Rosabell Bollinger Hankey, 98, of Gettysburg, PA died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home. Born September 12, 1922 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Dora Bollinger. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Hankey who died April 8, 2013. Mrs. Hankey worked for a number of

Obituary: Frank J. Zech

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Frank J Zech, commonly known as Buddy, 66, of 262 East Middle St., Gettysburg, passed away at home on Friday, January 15th. He moved here in 1997, was a Union reenactor with the 83rd PA, loved music and animals, and played the drums. He was employed at various jobs in Gettysburg. Frank was the only

Obituary: Philip L. Black

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Philip L. Black, 62, 1587 Shrivers Corner Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away at his home on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born March 11, 1958 in Gettysburg, PA, the son of Alma Rinehart Black and the late Ray Black of Gettysburg, PA. Philip was a 1976 graduate of Biglerville High School. He began his

Obituary: Edna V. Misner

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Edna V. Misner, 71, Bullfrog Road, Gettysburg passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Gettysburg Center. She was born July 3, 1949 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Keller E. and Anna Mae Ohler Misner. Edna is survived by her sister, Mary Knox of Gettysburg, PA. Edna graduated from Emmitsburg High School.

Obituary: Helen P. Wenk

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Helen P. Wenk, 97, passed away January 8, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek. She was the widow of Kenneth G. Wenk and daughter of the late Carrie and Roy S. Peters. She is survived by two daughters, Carole Rebert and Sandra Flynn, one son, R. Scott Wenk, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Burial

Obituary: Evelyn “June” Anske

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Evelyn “June” Anske, 87, Fairfield PA entered into God’s eternal care Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Quincy Village Parker House. She was born June 18, 1933 in Richmond, VA the daughter of the late Leslie and Lenorah Paul Mozingo. Her first husband, William R. Fox passed away in 2007 in Lake Wales, FL, where they

Obituary: Mary Louise Shelleman

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Mary Louise Fridinger Shelleman, 93, of Aspers, PA died Sunday morning, January 10, 2021 at the Gettysburg Center. Born May 8, 1927 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Moser) Fridinger. She was the wife of the late Edgar L. Shelleman, Sr. who died February 26, 2004. Mrs. Shelleman

Obituary: Beatrice May “Bea” Harness

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Beatrice May (Benner) Harness, 104, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Morning Glory Personal Care Home in Littlestown, PA. Born May 31, 1916 in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, PA, she was the elder daughter of the late J. Milton & C. Mabel (Mehring) Benner and was known as Aunt Beatie by her

Obituary: Mary Josephine Smith

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Mary Josephine (Rexroth) Smith, 76, Church Road, Orrtanna, PA passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born January 11, 1945 in Adams County, PA the daughter of the late Marlyn and Rose Scott Rexroth. Mary is survived by her husband of 56 years, Garland Joseph Smith. Mrs. Smith was

Obituary: Rosemarie “Posie” Zimmer

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Rosemarie “Posie” Zimmer, 86, formerly of Gettysburg, PA passed away at The Chambersburg Hospital on Monday, January 11, 2021. Born in Johnstown, PA on February 28, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Rudy & Helen (McKernan) Amershak. Posie was predeceased by her husband, Edward P. Zimmer, Jr. who died in 2019. She was

Obituary and Tribute: Shirley C. Spence

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● Worked at Lutheran Home and Gettysburg National Bank ● Enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and puzzles ● Survived by son, daughter, grandchildren and great grandchilden Shirley C. Spence, age 83, of Arendtsville, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Thursday, May 6, 1937 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Chester

Obituary: Ethel “Gidget” Howard

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Ethel V. “Gidget” Howard, 55, of Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly, January 3, 2021. Born June 26, 1965 in Gettysburg, PA Ethel was the daughter of the late Gladys V. (Minor) Howard and Lawrence E. Hill. Ethel is survived by her four children, Terry Lee Sistrunk, Jr. and his wife Jazmine, of Hanover, PA, Derrick

Obituary: Connie L. Reamer

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Connie L. Reamer, 77 of Orrtanna, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Born February 24, 1943 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul N. & Emma C. (Herring) Myers, Sr. Connie was a 1961 graduate of Fairfield High School. She worked for many years as a secretary at Heiges Masonry

Obituary: Waybright “Bud” Thomas

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  Waybright Revere “Bud” Thomas, age 96, passed away on January 1, 2021. He was born on July 1, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York and was the youngest of three children born to the late Guy and Eva Rice Thomas. He spent most of his life in Biglerville.   Bud graduated from Biglerville High School

Obituary: Katherine L. Ambrose

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Katherine L. Ambrose, 90, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born August 21, 1930 in Waynesboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Samuel D. and Vincentia (Adams) Brewer. She was the wife of the late Ira R. Ambrose who died in 2009. Mrs. Ambrose attended school

Obituary: Jane A. Redding

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Jane A. (Felix) Redding, 92 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at Genesis – Gettysburg Center on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born October 23, 1928 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Ray & Eleanor (Sanders) Felix. Jane is survived by her husband of 73 years, Richard N. Redding. She was a lifelong member

Obituary: Wayne F. Fissel

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Wayne F. Fissel, 80, Orrtanna, PA who passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. He was born July 29, 1940 the son of the late Claude F. and Annabel Schindledecker Fissel. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Miller Fissel. Wayne was a member of Mountain Top Ministries in Orrtanna,

Obituary: Kathryn R. Morehead

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Kathryn R. Morehead Kathryn R. “Kas” Morehead, 96, formerly of Littlestown, died Wednesday, Dec 30, at The Brethren Home, New Oxford. She was the wife of the late John W. Morehead who died Nov 9, 2007. Born October 20, 1924 in Hanover,… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: Joyce Gillispie

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Joyce Gillispie formerly of Fairfield, PA was born Joyce Ann Matheny, in Green Bank WV, on April 3, 1944. She and her three siblings were raised by their grandparents. She married Julian Gillispie in 1963 and due to his military service she lived in France for a few years, then Alaska, then took care of

Obituary: James “Jim” Larmer

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James A. “Jim” Larmer, 78, of Fairfield, PA died Tuesday afternoon, December 29, 2020 at his home in Fairfield. Born December 15, 1942 in Whitesburg, TN he was the son of the late Andrew and Ella (Mayo) Larmer. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. After the service he

Obituary: Joan Ditzler

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Joan Ditzler 92, Biglerville PA, went to be with the lord and rejoin her loved ones in heaven on December 30th. For many years, she was lovingly cared for by the 3 youngest daughters, Mary Joan and Barbara as caregivers and Cindy, a regular visitor, always within calling distance, willing and available to help. She

Obituary: William E. Myers, Jr.

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William E. Myers, Jr., 63, Hanover, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Transitions Healthcare. He was born February 22, 1957 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late William E. and Lois Reed Myers. Mr. Myers is survived by four children; Kayla Myers of Ranson, W. VA., Heather Myers of Hanover, PA,

Obituary: Dorothy L. Sibrel

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Dorothy L. Sibrel, 85, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born January 11, 1935 in Mummasburg, PA the daughter of the late Philip and Lottie Mae Kump Topper. Dorothy is predeceased by two husband, Allen W. Plank, Jr. and Charles R. Sibrel. Mrs. Sibrel was a

Obituary: Edna E. Wantz

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Edna E. Wantz Edna E. Wantz, 91, of Gettysburg died Saturday, Dec 26, at Transitions Health Care, Gettysburg. Born Sept 8, 1929 in Carroll County, MD, Edna was the daughter of the late Addison & Esta (Kindig) Mikesell…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: Deloris E. Schrader

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Deloris E. Schrader Deloris E. Schrader, 81, of Boiling Springs, died Sunday A.M., Dec 27, at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was the wife of Francis H. Schrader of Boiling Springs for 51 years. Born July 3, 1939 in Carlisle, Deloris was the daughter of the late Emerson & Ethel (Brown) Miller… For the complete obituary,

Obituary: Francis I. Hall

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Francis I. Hall, 95 of Orrtanna, PA passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. Born June 30, 1925 on the family farm in Orrtanna, he was the son of the late John I. & Virgie E. (Irvin) Hall. Francis was predeceased by his wife, Vesta Mary (Kane) Hall who died July 21,

Obituary: John “Jack” Weitzel

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John Kenyon “Jack” Weitzel, 91, of Gettysburg, PA, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. Born October 29, 1929 in Elizabeth, NJ he was the son of the late John and Helen (Kreis) Weitzel. In 1950 he married Elizabeth Jane (Britcher) Weitzel, whom he was with for 61 years until her passing April 16,

Obituary: Lottie V. Seaman

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: Lottie V. Seaman, 87 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at SpiriTrust Lutheran the Village at Gettysburg. Born June 09, 1933 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Louis & Mildred (Beard) Hodges. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Arnold E. Seaman. Lottie had

Obituary: Marian B. (Pente) Matthews

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Marian Beth Anne (Pente) Matthews, cherished wife of the late John W. Matthews, and beloved daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Angelo P. Pente (Naomi J. Coscia), left this world to dance in heaven for an eternity with her husband and soul mate. Mourning her loss includes daughters Amanda B. Garner; Emily A. Coolbaugh

Obituary: F. Geraldine Bushey

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F. Geraldine “Geri” Bushey, 99, formerly of Arendtsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at SpiriTrust in Gettysburg. She was born September 9, 1921 in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, PA the daughter of the late S. Luther and Eva Taylor Baltzley. Her husband J. Charles Bushey died in 2008. Geri was a member

Obituary: Charles E. Fitzwater, Jr.

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Charles E. Fitzwater, Jr., 77, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born March 13, 1943 in York Springs, PA he was the son of the late Charles and Louise (Redding) Fitzwater, Sr. Mr. Fitzwater was a 1961 graduate of Biglerville High School, after graduation he enlisted in the United

Obituary: Dorothy E. Bollinger

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Dorothy E. Bollinger Dorothy E. Bollinger, 99, of Hanover, died Tuesday, Dec 22, at the home of her daughter, Barbara Garrett. She was the wife of the late Ralph F. Bollinger who died in 2000. Born Oct 21, 1921 in Fayetteville… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: Brenda S. Bezanson

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Brenda S. Bezanson Brenda S. Bezanson, 66, of Littlestown, died Tuesday, Dec 22, at her home. She was the wife of Gary E. Bezanson of Littlestown for 25 years. Born Aug 22, 1954, Brenda was the daughter of the late Carl, Sr. & Dorothy (Hardesty) Willis…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: David Alan Metz

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David Alan Metz, 64, 101 West Main Street, Fairfield, PA passed away suddenly on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home. He was born October 17, 1956 in Fairfield, PA the son of the late Paul and Judy Lowe Metz. David is survived by his wife, Margaret Neely Metz, three children; David Metz and his

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