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Mary K. Hartz, 89 of New Oxford passed away peacefully at the Cross Keys Village Brethren Home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Everyone who knew Mary will remember her radiant smile, her welcoming personality, and her love for the Lord, her family and others.
Mary was the loving wife of the late Robert E. Hartz, Jr., who passed away at age 88 on June 7, 2018, after celebrating 65 years of marriage. Mary is survived by two sons: Dr. Glenn A. Hartz and wife Pamela of Mansfield, Ohio and Galen E. Hartz and wife Donna Kime Hartz of Bendersville, PA. Two sons were predeceased: infant son, Frank E. Hartz, 1953 and Dr. Gary W. Hartz, 2010 at age 55. Gary is survived by his wife, Teri Wiss. There are three grandchildren: Ezra and Rosa Hartz of Idaho, Andrea and Peter Lombardo, of N.J. and Vanessa and Hank Fagnant of Colorado. There are seven great-grandchildren. Mary has five deceased brothers and five deceased sisters, and there are many living nieces and nephews.
A Biglerville High School wrestler died after a Friday afternoon crash.
Ethan Slaybaugh died Saturday, according to a letter distributed Sunday by the Upper Adams School District. He would have begun his senior year this fall.
The 2:50 p.m. crash occurred on Old Carlisle Road near Heidlersburg Road (Pa. Route 234) about a mile east of Biglerville, according to state police.
A Life Lion helicopter flew the 17-year-old Aspers resident to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, according to police. He died at Hershey, according to a hospital spokesperson.
He was driving north in a 2005 GMC Envoy SUV when it swerved across the southbound lane, struck an embankment, and overturned, according to police.
Employment: Hollabaugh Bros., Inc.
Education: Graduate of Biglerville High School & obtained my Bachelorâs of Science Degree from the Pennsylvania State University
Political Experience: 1 year as School Director on Upper Adams School board
Community Involvement: Lifetime Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Arendtsville; Volunteer/support clubs/groups important to my familyâs & kidsâ interests â sports, music, church; Previous member and president of Adams County Fruitgrowers Association; Currently a Member and committee chair of the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania
What makes you the best candidate? I believe I am an excellent candidate for School Director of Upper Adams School District because I am a life-long member of the district and its local community. I am convicted in my beliefs and, while I am opinionated, I strive to be open-minded in everything I do. I believe that the best discussions, and hence decisions, come from healthy discussion