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Darla Lynne Copenhaver, 51, of Taneytown, MD, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born November 17, 1965 in Middleburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Byron Repp and the late Nancy (Pittinger) Ewell. She was the wife of Timothy Copenhaver, to whom she was married for nearly 20 years. Darla was a Financial Clerk with The ARC Carroll County for 29 years. She enjoyed raising house plants, reading the Bible, and spending time with family. She loved serving others and working with the ARC clients. She collected nativity scenes and proudly displayed them during the holidays. She loved family gatherings, and was known for her special baked corn. Surviving in addition to her husband Tim are daughter, Lindsey Repp of Taneytown; sons, Travis and Trent Copenhaver of Taneytown; sisters, Jennifer Kirby and husband Joe of Union Bridge, Julie Miller and husband Bill of New Windsor, and Trisha Jensen and husband Ray of Union Bridge; maternal grandmother, Threse Pittinger of Union Bridge; mother-in-law, Faye Copenhaver of North Myrtle Beach, SC; sisters-in-law, Connie Goettee and husband Jeff of Los Alamos, NM, and Jennifer Lynn of Denver, CO; step-brothers, Jeff Ewell of SC, and Mike Ewell of NC; aunts and uncles, Norman and Alice Pittinger, Dale Repp, Becky and Dave Reasner, and Libby Benjamin; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by step-father, Lowell Ewell; maternal grandfather, Ray Pittinger; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Betty Repp; and father-in-law, Dwight Copenhaver. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Taneytown Baptist Church, 4150 Sells Mill Rd., Taneytown, MD, with Lenny Mills officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant U.M. Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22 at MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Thursday morning. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The ARC Carroll County, 180 Kriders Church Rd., Westminster, MD, 21158; to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD, 21157; or to 90.5 WCRH The Compass, 12146 Cedar Ridge Rd., Williamsport, MD, 21795.
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To Darla's Family,
I am so sorry to hear of her passing, I knew her Dad and Mom, her paternal grandparents, aunts and uncles----the Repp's... wonderful people...kind, considerate, and loving; Darla surely had good family, I remember when she was born. Keep all of her beautiful memories alive and know she is now whole living eternally with her Savior, Jesus Christ walking and dancing on streets of gold awaiting for all her loved ones to arrive in that beautiful city and be with her.....where there are no tears, no pain, so hold on to her love y'all and your faith.
MaryJane Carty
March 27, 2017
Tim,
I'm so sorry to hear of Darla's passing. She was much too young to leave this world. May you and your children find comfort in memories of happy times.
Karla (Glass) Pfleeger
March 27, 2017
Fond memories will warm your heart and keep Darla always with you.
March 24, 2017
to tom travis and trent your wife and mom was a vauled employee of the arc carroll county for almost thirty years she will be greatly missed by all staff and clients she was a friend to all she knew she will be missed by all of us at the arc carroll county
chris shaffer
March 22, 2017
Tim,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Hartman-Reifsnider
March 21, 2017
So sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with the family. Darla was a ray of sunshine in this crazy world. She will be missed. The Konntz's Donnie, Yvonne & Chad
March 21, 2017
So sorry for the family's loss. The death of a family member is truly a distressing time. May cherished memories of Darla bring light during this dark time. Continue to rely on God during this difficult time and know that he hears your prayers. (Psalms 59:1)
J S
March 21, 2017
Darla was a truly inspiring woman. She made me see life. I am sorry to hear of her passing.
March 20, 2017
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