Francis L. "Frank" Carbaugh

Francis 'Frank' L. Carbaugh HANOVER Francis 'Frank' L. Carbaugh, 67, of Hanover, formerly of Frederick, Md., entered into God's eternal care 8:40 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004, at the home of his sister, Geneva A. Epley. He had returned to Hanover in June after living in Frederick 12 years. Born in Hanover on July 28, 1936, he was the son of the late Warren F. and Loretta Mattingly Carbaugh. Mr. Carbaugh graduated from Delone Catholic High School with the class of 1954. In 1958, he enlisted in the Army and served his country for three years. Following his military tour of duty, he accepted a position as a technical writer for NASA in Huntsville, Ala. He then worked for the U.S. State Department and was last employed by MCI Telecommunications Electronics and Computers. During this time, he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland. He attended St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Philadelphia from 1986 to 1990 earning a certificate allowing him to teach in the Catholic school system. Mr. Carbaugh enjoyed coaching youth baseball and football from 1970 to 1975 in Annapolis, Md. He also renovated a number of historically significant homes in Seattle, Wash., Columbia, Md., and Annapolis, Md., through the years. He is survived by a son, Brian D. Carbaugh, of Accident, Md.; two brothers, Warren E. Carbaugh of Hanover and Philip B. Carbaugh of Forrestville, Md.; and two sisters, Dolores H. Sneeringer and Geneva A. Epley, both of Hanover. His Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Carlisle Street, New Oxford. Prayers will be said at 9:15 a.m. at Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway, Hanover, before proceeding to the church. The Rev. Lawrence J. McNeil will be celebrant for the mass. Viewing will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. with recitation of the rosary at 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, New Oxford with full military honors provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard Burial Detail. The family requests memorial contributions may be made in his name to Community Health Service/VNA, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, Pa., 17331, or to the American Cancer Society, Square Commercial Building, Center Square, Hanover, Pa., 17331.