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Times • Saturday, March 21, 2020 A9 Adjust (Continued from Page A1) public health concerns while urged funerals to limit atten- to use universal precautions. said. Before his staff can enter is considering limiting face-to- helping families cope with per- dance as much as possible. This means treating all blood some nursing homes, Yingling face interaction and may move Funeral Home, are even more sonal losses. Monahan, as well “We’re not mandating it, but and certain body fluids as if said they’ve been interviewed toward a teleconferencing mod- stringent, recommending pri- as Peter’s Funeral Home Super- we’re telling people it’s a health they were infected with harmful about their recent travel history el, Yingling said. vate gatherings of no more than visor Joseph Yingling, said they concern,” Yingling said. “We use pathogens, Monahan said. and had their temperature taken As of noon Thursday, Penn- 10 for a traditional service and have taken recommendations discretion for how to talk to fam- Staffers are told the pre- to ensure they are not present- sylvania had 133 confirmed burial, with a memorial service from Pennsylvania Funeral ilies tenderly at this time because sumed cause of death by hos- ing symptoms. COVID-19 cases. Adams to follow after virus concerns Directors Association (PFDA) of all they’re going through.” pice workers, medical profes- At Peters Funeral Home, County had none. To the north, diminish. and the National Funeral Direc- Church closings have sionals or a coroner before embalming has been limited only Cumberland County had 10; to “Families have been remark- tors Association (NFDA), and required workarounds, Mona- attending to the body, Yingling to situations that require it, on the east York County had two; ably aware of what’s going on,” state and local officials such as han said, adding that graveside said. A mask, gown, shoe cov- the recommendation by another and to the south Carroll County said Bill Monahan, funeral direc- coroners from Adams and other services may be an alternative. ers and double gloves, among county coroner, Yingling said. and Frederick County, both in tor and co-owner of Monahan counties when deciding how to When removing and prepar- other garments, are used when The PFDA also recommends pre- Maryland, had one each. Funeral Home. “They’ve been proceed. Other funeral directors ing bodies of the deceased, caring for a body, Yingling said. arrangements should not be made “We want to limit exposure. very cooperative in all the sug- have also provided valuable funeral staffs are uniquely posi- If a person dies in a hospital, except in cases of final illness or We’re hearing people can gestions that have been made.” insight, Monahan said. tioned to handle a pandemic sit- facilities have refrigeration ser- imminent death. have it without knowing they Funeral homes know they are At the suggestion of PFDA, uation. Regardless of the reason vices that can preserve the body As the situation progresses, have it,” he said. “We’ll learn in a tough position, handling Yingling said his staff has also for death, workers are trained for up to , Yingling the Peters Funeral Home staff as we go on.” Guard (Continued from Page A1) gunner on a B36 Bomber and of duty in both the Korean as a member of the honor guard The honor guard provides ceremonies held within Adams as a tail gunner on a B52. Dun- War and the Vietnam War. He in 1955. burial details at cemeteries County. served in the Navy from 1950 can has been a member of the served as a helicopter dur- The Allied Veterans Honor throughout Adams County and They also volunteer at many to 1954, holding the rank of honor guard since 2005. ing both conflicts and was shot Guard is supported by and has also been asked on numer- school programs throughout MM2. The majority of his mili- Merry, originally from down twice by enemy fire in made up of members of sev- ous occasions to assist at cem- the county, military reunions, tary service was spent aboard near Pittsburgh, served in the Vietnam. He retired as a major eral veterans’ organizations in eteries and veteran-related Remembrance Day ceremonies the USS Tarawa as a machinist Marine Corps from 1952 to and has served as a honor guard Adams County, including VFW events in York and surrounding and provide strong support in mate. Rudisill joined the honor 1974. He did a tour of duty in member for more than 15 years. Post 15, Gettysburg; American counties and also has traveled placement of flags on Veteran’s guard in 1980 and has been the Korean War and two tours Fisanich, born in Carroll Legion Post 262, Biglerville; to Arlington National Cemetery graves for Memorial Day and serving faithfully for more than of duty in the Vietnam War. He Valley, served in the Army AMVETS Post 172, Fairfield; to stand at a veteran’s funeral. assisting with the Sgt. Mac 40 years. joined the Marines as a private Airborne 82nd Division dur- American Legion Post 202, The men also participate at all Foundation National Wreath Duncan, born and raised and retired as a major. Merry ing World War II in Germany, Gettysburg; American Legion county military-related events Project. in Gettysburg, served in the joined the honor guard as one holding the rank of private first Post 321, Littlestown; VFW including Memorial Day obser- Since its inception the Allied Air Force from 1950 to 1971, of its original members. class as a machine gunner. He Post 6954, Littlestown and vances, Flag Day events, July Veterans Honor Guard Detach- retiring as a master sergeant. Smith, born in Detroit, was one of the replacement Marine Corps League, Battle- 4th ceremonies, Veteran’s Day ment has assisted in honoring He served two tours of duty Mich., served in the Army troops after the Battle of The field Detachment 705, Gettys- events, Pearl Harbor Day cer- departed comrades at approxi- in Vietnam, serving as a waist from 1967 to 1987, doing tours Bulge. Fisanich began serving burg. emonies and at flag retirement mately 4,000 funerals. Borough police to ‘document’ any business closing violations By Jim Hale Officers will take note of officials than has been provid- key businesses remain open abiding by social distancing route running through the piz- Times Staff Writer any violations they encounter, ed so far, Glenny said. Some under the order, and supply protocols. All dining room zeria and Dobbin House’s lots with the emphasis on busi- people have questioned legal chains remain intact, Glenny operations must cease,” accord- at Steinwehr Avenue and South Gettysburg Police Depart- nesses that interact with the aspects of Wolf’s order, but said. ing to a borough news release Washington Street. ment will “document” any public, he said. Glenny said such determina- A link to the governor’s list issued Thursday. Cumberland Township Police violations of Gov. Tom Wolf’s “It’s not like we’re going to tions are not his to make as of businesses is at www.gettys- Glenny praised a business are taking a similar approach to order closing all but “life-sus- go door-to-door,” Glenny said. chief. burtimes.com. for addressing traffic concerns business closings, Chief Don taining” businesses, borough Any further action would The main thing is for people “Restaurants may remain related to food pickup. The Boehs said Friday. Chief Robert Glenny said Fri- depend on receiving more to keep calm, because food open for take-out, drive Tommy’s Pizza Facebook page “If we get a complaint, we’ll day. detailed instruction from state stores, pharmacies, and other through, and delivery services includes an illustration of a document it,” Boehs said. Giant donates to hunger relief groups As the COVID-19 pandemic ing them with funds now so they port our massive COVID-19 chase at self-checkout to the near- it into the hands of our hungry 1570 Fairfield Road evolves, a growing number of can continue to support our most crisis response. Our food bank est dollar, with funds benefiting neighbors during this heightened P.O. Box 3669 Gettysburg, PA 17325 families and seniors are fac- vulnerable neighbors. Working is expending significant addi- regional food banks. Giant will time of need.” www.gettysburgtimes.com ing hunger. To help address this together, we can truly make a tional to build and supply continue to look for other ways Meals on Wheels is also hard- urgent problem in the communi- difference and it’s our hope that thousands of pre-packed healthy to provide support to its nonprofit pressed to meet clients’ needs at SUBSCRIPTIONS ties it serves, The Giant Com- anyone who can does join us in food boxes each day to our part- partners during this critical time. this time. Home Delivery Rates pany announced it is donating providing relief to these life-sus- ner agencies as they safely serve “We are so grateful to The “On behalf of Meals on 1 year...... $136.00 $250,000 to four area hunger taining organizations.” families in need using modified Giant Company for their amaz- Wheels Pennsylvania, we are 6 months...... $83.50 relief organizations, including During this crisis, each food procedures. 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Thank you, Giant CIRCULATION/ kitchens, and shelters. food drives at this time, thus add- ger across the Delaware Val- out of our doors so that the food Company, for all you are doing HOME DELIVERY “While our nonprofit partners ing to the financial burden. ley,” explained Glenn Bergman, pantries, soup kitchens, and other to ensure that Meals on Wheels is SINGLE COPY/DEALER are doing an amazing job at serv- Each organization will use the executive director. “With school organizations we supply can get able to continue.” 717-339-2063 ing the community as usual in funds to help address immediate closures, suspended work opera- [email protected] these challenging times, they are needs including offsetting opera- tions and limited access to food Circulation/Home Delivery department is facing unique pressure due to lost tional expenses, securing food due to COVID-19, that number Eff ective Tuesday, March 17 available to take your call 8am-4pm Mon.-Thurs.; Fri 8am-3:30pm wages forcing more families to and ensuring critical food deliv- will steadily increase. 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