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Helen M. Burns
BOONSBORO - Helen M. Burns, 72, of 15 Della Lane, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown.
Born Aug. 9, 1927, in Wolf Summit, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Harvey Arnett and Etta Mae Williams Burnside.
She received a master of education degree in 1947 from Salem College in Salem, W.Va.
She taught Spanish in Grafton High School in Grafton, W.Va.; worked for a paving company subsidiary of Chevron in Baltimore. She retired in 1989 after 14 years as a secretary with the Washington County Board of Education at Boonsboro Middle School.
She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Boonsboro, and had served on parish councils.
She was a member, co-founder and former regent of Court St. James 2207; Catholic Daughters of the Americas; former district deputy and regent for Court Hagerstown 273 Catholic Daughters; a member of Tri-State Catholic Golden Age in Hagerstown; secretary and board member of Boonsboro Free Library; ladies auxiliary member of Catholic War Veterans Post 1895 Hagerstown; and a member of the local Church Women United.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Bernard J. Burns Jr.; two sons, Bernard J. Burns III of Arlington, Va., and John T.X. Burns of Hagerstown; two sisters, Hylen Calcerano of Pleasantville, N.J., and Carol Lloyd of Cyprus; a brother, Arnett R. Burnside of Bridgeport, W.Va.; nieces; nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Boonsboro. The Rev. Robert E. Morey will be celebrant. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Hagerstown.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike in Boonsboro.
Memorial donations may be made to Arthritis Foundation, Maryland Chapter, 3 Lan Lea Drive, Lutherville, MD 21093; or American Lung Association of Maryland, Inc., 11 Columbia St., Room 13, Cumberland, MD 21502-1617.
Alice M. Vucina
Alice May Vucina, 71, of 11518 Green Valley Drive, Hagerstown, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, at Washington County Hospital.
Born Nov. 22, 1928, in Beaver Falls, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William Orr and Edith Alma Welsh Blair.
She was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School.
She was retired from Two Guys Department Store and was involved with the Election Board.
She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Williamsport, served on the Food Bank Committee, Altar Guild and Outreach Committee.
She was a member of American Legion, Morris Frock Post 42 Auxiliary; AMVETS Post 10; Williamsport Red Men Auxiliary of Williamsport; AARP; R.A.T.S. Club of Hagerstown; and Greenberry Knitting Club of Hagerstown.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Thomas P. Vucina; three daughters, Paula J. Block of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Marsha K. Parker and Patty A. Austin, both of Hagerstown; a son, James P. Vucina of Hagerstown; two sisters, her twin, Betty Lou Headley, of Beaver Falls, and Mary Martha Depace of Clearwater, Fla.; a brother, William J. Blair of Woodbury, N.J.; and eight grandchildren.
Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Rev. W. Gregory will officiate.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial donations may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 35 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795.
Arrangements are by Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown.
C. William Karn
C. William "Bill" Karn, 75, of 1042 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, died Monday, March 27, 2000, at Washington County Hospital.
Born March 29, 1924, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Edgar Leroy Sr. and Clara Helen Hockman Karn.
He was employed by Hagerstown Fire Department for 30 years, serving as deputy chief and as acting chief for three years. He retired in 1984. He then was employed by Allsafe Fire Equipment Co. and Fire-X Sales & Service Co.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart.
He was a member of International Association of Fire Chiefs; Cumberland Valley Fire Association; First Hose Fire Co.; American Legion, Funkstown Post 211; B.P.O. Elks 378; the Board of Community Rescue Service; was first president of Hagerstown International Firefighters Local 1605 and a member of Halfway Fire Co.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Ruth Karn; a brother, Ronald H. Karn of Hagerstown; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, E. Leroy Karn Jr., Hubert L. Karn and Donald W. Karn.
Services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Revs. Don R. Stevenson and John W. Ailstock will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Iva W. Pitman
MOUNT LENA - Iva Wentz Pitman, 96, of 21176 San Mar Road, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, at her home.
Born June 7, 1903, in Philippi, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late James Abner and Lily Post Wentz.
Her husband, Brocile Lee Pitman, died March 27, 1992.
She attended Beaver Creek Christian Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Josephine Pitman Robinson, with whom she resided; a son, Richard Lee Pitman of Silver Spring, Md.; three grandchildren, Steven Pitman of Dayton, Md., Richard Robinson of Portland, Maine, and Lisa Connolly of Bay Shore, N.Y.; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers.
Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro. The Rev. J. Mark Curran will officiate. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
James N. Martin Jr.
THURMONT, Md. - James Norris Franklin "Jim" Martin Jr., 51, of 7037 Blue Mountain Road, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, at Waynesboro (Pa.) Hospital, Waynesboro, Pa.
Born Oct. 10, 1948, in Thurmont, he was the son of James Norris Franklin and Janet Rose Haugh Martin of Thurmont.
He was a 1966 graduate of Thurmont High School and was senior class president.
He was formerly employed with Johnston Construction Co., Dover, Pa., as a pipe fitter.
He was a member of Harriet Chapel Episcopal Parish in Catoctin Furnace, Md. and served on the Building and Grounds Committee.
He was a member of Sons of AMVETS Post 7, Thurmont.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Amy JoEllen Kennedy of Thurmont; a son, James Norris Franklin Martin III of Emmitsburg, Md.; a stepdaughter, Tammy Orndorff of Emmitsburg; a stepson, Billy Coblentz of Thurmont; two grandchildren; five aunts; three uncles; and a special friend, Judy Overcash of Sabillasville, Md.
Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Harriet Chapel Episcopal Church, Catoctin Furnace. The Rev. Fran Stanford will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick, Md.
The family will receive friends today from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Robert E. Dailey & Son Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St., Thurmont, and Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church. The funeral home will be open today from 3-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Harriet Chapel Episcopal Church, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.
Jean L. Goddard
GREENWICH, Conn. - Jean Lane Goddard, 72, of Greenwich, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at Greenwich Hospital.
Born June 22, 1927, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late former Gov. and Mrs. William Preston Lane Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Stanhope Scott Goddard; three sons, S. Scott Goddard Jr., Preston L. Goddard and Edward R. Goddard; one sister, Dorothy Lane Campbell of Falmouth, Mass.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
