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Obituary: Charles ‘Chuck’ Comer
Harles E. âChuckâ Comer, 93 formerly of Fairfield, PA passed away at his home in Frisco, Texas on July 16, 2024. Born May 05, 1931 in Ladiesburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edward F. & Marie Pauline (Starner) Comer. Chuck is survived by his wife, Carol M. Comer, four children, Stanley and his wife Marsha, A. Dawn and her husband Michael, Michael and his wife Angela and Matthew and his wife Suzanne, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two sisters, Glenda Coppage and her husband Dick and Iris Rieck and his sister-in-law, Mary Mahan and her husband Larry. He was predeceased a brother, Gary Miller and sister-in-law, Nancie Domin. Chuck worked as a professional bartender for 35 years at the former Fairfield Inn and Pimlico Hotel. He owned and operated Chuck Comerâs Preventive Maintenance for many years. Chuck was a member of St. Anthonyâs Shrine Catholic Church in Emmitsburg, MD, life member of the Knights of Columbus (4th degree) and served as a volunteer with the Adams County Drug and Alcohol Counseling and the Maryland Counseling Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Gettysburg with Fr. Michael Pray, Celebrant. A private interment will follow the Mass in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 9:30-11:00 AM. The Comer family would like to thank Josephine Onditi and Lana Hawley for providing excellent and compassionate nursing care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Adams County SPCA, 11 Goldenville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or Catholic Charities, 2050 Ballenger Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. The Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements, online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfun.
Frederick man recovering in hospital after being trapped in burning home
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A Frederick County man is recovering in a hospital after a fire broke out at his home. “I was freaked out because I was scared for my dad,” Candace Sier recounted. Sier said her father, Brett Russ, was pulled out of his burning home last week. “I had no […]
Former Franklin County nurse charged in connection with Chambersburg patient's death
A nurse faces charges in connection with the death of a patient at a Franklin County hospital, months after a syringe was found hidden in the deceased person's hospital bed. Sara Rae Miller, 32, is charged with three misdemeanor counts of providing false or fraudulent material information for allegedly failing to document that she administered a "substance" to the patient, who died soon afterward, according to court documents filed by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General.
U.S. Marshals apprehended Hagerstown man, 18, wanted in April shooting that injured two
A Hagerstown man accused of injuring two people after shooting at a house near an elementary school in April was recently taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service and returned to Washington County. Assistant States Attorney Dakota Parrish told a Washington County District Court judge during a bond hearing last week that the Marshals Service had recently apprehended Tyrone Ignatius Greenfield 3rd, 18, in Washington, D.C. ...
Hall of Fame – Tim Cook
Tim Cook could have been selected to the inaugural class of inductees for the new Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame as an athlete, or as a coach. Put those two sides together, and add in that he was the first Trojan to win a PIAA state championship as an athlete and as a coach, and Cook had a very strong case for inclusion.
5 vehicle pile up shuts down 81 for over 5 hours outside of Martinsburg
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department reports by email that a 5 vehicle crash shutdown 81 north for about 5 hours July 22. At approximately 3:30 a.m. deputies responded to the multiple vehicle crash at mile marker 14 near Martinsburg. Three tractor trailers were involved along with a Ford Escape, and...
Annie Carey Selected to be USA Paralympian at Paris 2024
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 25, 2024) – Annie Carey, a rising sophomore for the Mount St. Mary's track & field team received a place on the USA Paralympic Team to compete in the 2024 Paralympics. Following the Olympic games, events take place August 30-September 8 at the Stade de France...
Danny Dietrich Making Dirt Late Model Debut At Hagerstown Speedway
Count Danny Dietrich as the latest open-wheel standout to try his hand in Dirt Late Model racing. The Pennsylvania Posse Sprint Car standout will make his debut in the fendered discipline on July 28 at Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway as part of the half-mile's Frank Sagi Tribute live on FloRacing. Dietrich...
On The Market: Two Lovely Homes in Chambersburg PA
Each Wednesday we are hand picking two properties to showcase for those looking to relocate in the county or find a new home within the county. Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at 1851 Wood Duck Dr E, Chambersburg, PA. This elegant home is nestled in a serene neighborhood, offering a peaceful retreat without sacrificing accessibility to Chambersburg’s amenities. The spacious interiors are beautifully designed for a modern lifestyle, featuring ample natural light and stylish finishes. Enjoy the ease of living close to local shops, schools, and recreational parks. Ideal for families or anyone looking for a blend of modern living and cozy charm, this property promises to be a delightful place to call home.
Maryland Department of the Environment issues drought watch for Western Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a drought watch on Tuesday for Western Maryland, including Washington County. State environment officials are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water usage. ...
One Injured In House Fire In Hancock
The cause was ruled accidental. Damage from a house fire Sunday on White Oak Ridge in Hancock (Photo from Md. State Fire Marshall’s Office)) Hancock, Md (KM) A resident of a home in Hancock suffered non-life threatening injuries during a house fire on Sunday afternoon. The Maryland State Fire...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Tim Cook excelled in running and coaching
Note: The Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class of 11 athletes or coaches, plus one team, on Friday, Sept. 20 at halftime of the football game against State College. Stories about each inductee and the team will be published periodically before that date. Chambersburg Hall of...
Warshaw Spins Frederick, Md., Radio Combo
It was just two months ago that Jeffrey Warshaw shared in an InFOCUS Podcast how his radio properties in three distinctive suburban areas helped make Connoisseur Media a small but influential operator. Now, Connoisseur has made the decision to focus solely on its properties in markets adjacent to the New...
Boonsboro, Funkstown, Smithsburg benefit as county allocates remaining ARPA money
Boonsboro, Funkstown and Smithsburg will benefit from the county's remaining, unallocated, American Rescue Plan funds. The Washington County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to divide $648,592 of the money the county received as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act between capital projects in these municipalities, except for $11,592 the county will retain to...
Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production
The Energy Department awarded $208 million to Volvo Technology of America to help fast-track the production of heavy-duty electric trucks and related powertrain components. The funding will assist Volvo Group’s Lehigh Valley Operations truck assembly site in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where it produces Mack trucks, and its New River Valley truck location in Dublin, Virginia, Volvo’s largest truck manufacturing plant in the world.
Biden’s drug czar is in West Virginia this week. Here are five things the federal government can do to address the overdose epidemic
As Dr. Rahul Gupta visits Charleston, public health workers told Mountain State Spotlight the federal government could improve West Virginia's addiction crisis by changing requirements for some treatment options and increasing funding for recovery resources. Biden’s drug czar is in West Virginia this week. Here are five things the federal government can do to address the overdose epidemic appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Listen Live: PA State Little League Tournament Greencastle vs. St. Mary’s at Newville 6:45 p.m. Thursday, July 25
The Greencastle International Little League All-Stars play St. Mary’s at Newville on Thursday, July 25, at 7:00 p.m. in an elimination game. The winner will advance in the tournament, and the loser will be eliminated from championship play but will play in a consolation game on Friday. Garry Kline...
Brett Teach Leads Columbus United FC to Conference, Regional Titles; Eyes NPSL Championship
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 25, 2024) – First-year Mount St. Mary's head coach Brett Teach spent the summer coaching Columbus United FC and has ignited the team in their inaugural season to a semifinals appearance in the National Premier Soccer League. The team takes on FC Motown at 7 p.m....
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