OBITUARIES
Jane Wortman, age 90, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Blue Ridge Hospice Hospital after battling heart disease and a short but aggressive fight with cancer. Wortman was born on December 17, 1930, in Henderson, North Carolina. She joins her husband, Wilbur (W.J.) in heaven. Jane and W.J. were married 68 years and raised…
Daniel L. McGinnis, 82, of Round Hill, VA, passed away of congestive heart failure on July 5, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Bridget of Ireland Catholic Church in Berryville, VA. He is survived by Arlene, his wife of nearly 60 years, and their three daughters— Colleen McGinnis, KellyAnn…
Diane Wike Banton was born on March 12, 1934, in El Paso, TX, to Maxine McDonald and Ralph Adam Wike. As a child, she moved often, spending the most time in Little Compton, RI, Upper Darby, PA, and Chicago, IL. She met her husband, Marvin Banton, while she was a student at the University of…
A very caring and loving person passed away on April 20, 2021, and her family will miss her beyond description. Mary Craig Anderson (Mary Beth) was born in Coatesville, PA., on February 26, 1948, and grew up in Carlisle, PA. She graduated from Carlisle High School, earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Lycoming College, and then…
Robert Roger Joseph “Bob” Cote, age 84, died at home on March 23, 2021 in the care of his family and Capital Caring Hospice. His children wish to express deep gratitude to nurse Stacy Brown whose calm presence and medical experience brought peace to his final moments. Our family has been long blessed by Stacy’s…