The Conewago Chapel, built in 1787 in rural Adams County, Pennsylvania, holds deep historical significance as the oldest Roman Catholic church of stone construction in the United States.
Karigen L. Emig, age 22, of Gettysburg, died suddenly on Friday, July 30, 2021, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
She was born in Gettysburg on January 3, 1999. She graduated from Delone Catholic High School, Class of 2017, and graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in fashion merchandising from Thomas Jefferson University in May 2021. Karigen was currently employed at C & D Restaurant in New Oxford. She was continuing to pursue her career by interning at a New York based company, CoEdition.
Karigen loved life and lit up the room when she walked in. She was passionate about being a better person and strongly promoted the concept of self-love. Karigen enjoyed working out and rollerblading. She was an avid traveler and loved the beach. She cherished her niece and nephew and loved spending time with her family.