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Adams County Tributes

This page presents tributes to Adams Community members, both alive and deceased, who have made a difference to our community.

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YWCA to Honor Women of Excellence on Oct. 23

YWCA to Honor Women of Excellence on Oct. 23

Sinead O’Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking

Sinead O’Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking

Arendtsville Lions turn 50

Arendtsville Lions turn 50

A special walking tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery will commemorate 79th D-Day anniversary

A special walking tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery will commemorate 79th D-Day anniversary

Park Staff will honor the fallen from all United States wars buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery  

Park Staff will honor the fallen from all United States wars buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery  

Harry Belafonte leveraged stardom for social change, his powerful voice always singing a song for justice

On the 81ST anniversary of the sinking of the USS Atik, remembering a local man lost

On the 81ST anniversary of the sinking of the USS Atik, remembering a local man lost

DAR honors women with Mamie display

DAR honors women with Mamie display

HABPI will honor Tom Jolin

HABPI will honor Tom Jolin

Judie Butterfield remembers Babe Moyer

Judie Butterfield remembers Babe Moyer

HABPI Announces Public Celebration of Tom Jolin’s Community Service

HABPI Announces Public Celebration of Tom Jolin’s Community Service

Mayor Frealing honored by Democratic women

Mayor Frealing honored by Democratic women

Obituary: Roger L. Jewell

Obituary: Roger L. Jewell

Remembering Jean Odom

Remembering Jean Odom

Remembering Jean Odom

Remembering Jean Odom

Obituary: John D. ‘Jack’  Bream

Obituary: John D. ‘Jack’ Bream

Shawn Palmer honored with “Living the Dream” award

Shawn Palmer honored with “Living the Dream” award

Retired New Oxford Intermediate School principal Ken Armacost dies

Retired New Oxford Intermediate School principal Ken Armacost dies

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“Mr. Ed” Edwin Lee Gotwalt: Entrepreneur, Dreamer, Traveler, Performer and an Adams County Legend

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Calvin James Gilbert was a family man with a passion for music, church and his community of Orrtanna

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Arlene Lawver was an active member of the Gettysburg community ranging from being a Sunday School Teacher to serving meals for the Gettysburg Fire Department all of her life.

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Lawrence “Larry” Shrader was a devout lover of God, his country, his family, and the entire Adams County community for all of his life.

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Jane Taylor and Her Twin Sister Married Brothers, Took a Double Honeymoon, and Lived in a Double House

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Hanover native Joe Senter was a a world traveler, polyglot, and photographer with an engaging smile and love for his family.

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