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Earle Cummings Obituary

Earle Edward Cummings, 89, of Littlestown, PA., died on September 12, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born on September 22, 1931 in Westminster, he was the son of the late Paul B. Cummings and Mary Lambert. He was the husband of the late Tilly E. Cummings. He served 20 years in the Army as a Staff Sergeant before retiring in 1968. He also retired from Black and Decker. He then worked part time at Kegels, and his hobbies were antiques and clock repair. He is survived by three daughters, Darlene Trimper (Robert), Bonnie Barnes, and Dianne Gebhart (Dennis); one sister Peggy J. Stultz; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three daughters, Tina Gill, Connie Jean Legore, and Marlene C. Swallows, brother Stewart L. Cummings, and grandchildren Matthew Legore and Gretchen Gebhart. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 East Main Street, Westminster. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sandymount Cemetery with Military Honors. Online condolences can be made at www.FLETCHERFUNERALHOME.net.

Published by Carroll County Times on Sep. 15, 2021.
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Darlene and family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. My God rest him in peace.

Jody Farver

September 15, 2021

You were a wonderful friend to me and my family for over 17 years. You will be forever missed and never forgotten. In God´s arms and heavens angel.

Mary Brklich

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September 15, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Evelyn Mulfinger

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September 15, 2021

Expression of sympathy to the Cummings family.
Co-worker with Earle many years at Black&Decker, Dept. 24.
Great man. Smile for the memories.
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A. - Westminster

254 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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21

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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254 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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11:00 a.m.

Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A. - Westminster

254 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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