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1927 - 2020

BORN

1927

DIED

2020

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Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick

1621 Opossumtown Pike

Frederick, Maryland

Dorothy Valentine Obituary

Dorothy Blanche (Harbaugh) Valentine, 92, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away on Tuesday April 7th at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late J. Richard Valentine for 70 years. Born September 9, 1927 in Loys Station, MD, she was the eldest daughter of the late Elbert Charles and Lucy Blanche (Long) Harbaugh. She was a 1945 graduate of Thurmont High School. Dorothy was a member of the Toms Creek United Methodist Church, a community that she dearly loved. She spent many years volunteering in various capacities including her favorite activity of oyster patting for the Annual Oyster and Turkey Dinner. Dorothy loved quilting, gardening, baking and taking care of her family and farm. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Surviving Dorothy are her son Dennis Valentine and fiance Cindy of Emmitsburg, MD; Daughter-in-law Kaye Valentine of Fairfield, PA; Granddaughter Christy Turner and Great Grandsons Christian and William of Charles Town, WV and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was predeceased by her son Gary W. Valentine; brothers Donald, Henry and William and her sister Mary Jean Seiss.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the devoted caregiver teams of Home Instead of Frederick County and Hospice of Carroll County. A memorial service will be planned and announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Toms Creek United Methodist Church, 10926 Simmons Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Frederick News-Post from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2020.

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Linn McChancy

April 17, 2020

Praying for you all.I have missed sitting behind them in church for many yrs.Neither us of have been able to go for yrs.She was special to me.Love Linn

April 16, 2020

We send our sincere sympathy to Dorothy's family. May you be blessed with many fond memories of good times shared together. Wanted to let you know we care & are thinking of you.
With Love, Bill & Regina Dinterman

David Wantz

April 16, 2020

What a wonderful person. It was a blessing working with her, as she was communion steward for Toms Creek Church for many years.

April 15, 2020

My deepest sympathy for the family . Mrs Valentine was such a ray of sunshine each day . She will forever be in my heart , I was blessed to have gotten to know her and spend time with her always a friendly smile and loved to laugh .
Melissa Constantine

Cathy Yoder

April 14, 2020

A wonderful beautiful lady, who will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to her family and close friends. RIP We know you are reunited with Rich, Gary and the rest of your family.

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