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Josh Bollinger Obituary

Josh Brian Bollinger, age 49, of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, February 2, 2013 in West Virginia.

Born May 13, 1963 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Rosemary (Turner)Bollinger of Fairfield and the late Thomas T. Bollinger.

He was the owner and president of Bollinger Construction Inc., Bollinger Homes, LLC, East Park Automotive, Inc., and T & M Crane Rentals, Inc. in Emmitsburg.

Surviving are sons, Matthew I. Bollinger and Thomas T. Bollinger both of Fairfield; sisters, Tracie A. Canby and husband Todd of BelAir, Md., SamanthaB. Golibart and husband Mark of Fairfield; brother, Zach E. Bollinger and wife Erica of Fairfield; nieces and nephews, Logan T. and Dalton J. Canby, Emma E. and Mark T. Golibart, Kayleigh R. and Makenzie A. Bollinger.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church, 100 W. North Street, Emmitsburg, with the Rev. Jon R. Greenstone officiating. Interment will follow in Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the interment in the parish hall of St. Joseph's Catholic Churchin Emmitsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.myersdurborawfh.com. Arrangements by Myers-Durboraw, Emmitsburg, MD.

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Published by The Frederick News-Post on Feb. 5, 2013.

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Jeanne Knezel

January 30, 2020

I still miss you old friend.

Donnie / Cathy Kemper

March 1, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers to all the Bollinger family. We have all lost a great person in Josh. May God Bless us all in this time of sorrow.Josh will always be in our hearts, for his many great acts of kindness.A true friend indeed.

Dave Burgess

February 26, 2013

Just learned. So sorry. A lost to family for sure but a big lost to the construction community, too.

February 9, 2013

so sorry for lost lori and boys from your friends jimmy and shirley shriner call if you all need anything god bless you all.

Mitchell Brice

February 9, 2013

My God be with your Family at this time and always May he R.I.P. God bless.

February 9, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Josh. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug & Melanie Finneyfrock

February 8, 2013

God Bless The Bollinger family..
May the Blessed Mother keep you close during these times of sorrow...
RIP Josh...Love You Man !

Peace & Love to all....

Jack & Brigid Batterden

Christine Harrington

February 8, 2013

Everyone here at Harringtons Equipment Company was saddened to hear about Josh. We're honored that Bollinger Construction was the company that built our showroom and shop. We send our condolences to his family and pray that everyone will find peace during this difficult time.

God Bless, Richard & Christine Harrington and Rod Hamm

Tom, Pam, Elizabeth and Jacob Miller

February 8, 2013

Matthew, Thomas and the Bollinger family, with our deepest sympathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with strength, courage and peace, and may your wonderful memories bring you comfort. Josh will be truly missed.

February 8, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with the Bollinger family. My god bless.
Jeff Stitely Frederick, MD

danny hooper

February 7, 2013

may god rest his soul and bless his family.

February 7, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bollinger family, Lori and the boys during this very sad time.

Bob, Barb, Ricky and Mackenzie

Bob, Barb,

February 7, 2013

TO OUR FRIEND TOM....SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. JILL AND OWEN HOPKINS.

February 7, 2013

Dear Rosemary, Matthew, Thomas, Tracie, Samantha & Zach,
we are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may your found memories of Josh bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Tony & Gayle Eiker & family

February 7, 2013

I will always remember Josh, as I do his father with love, laughter, and, deep sorrow at his passing.
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. May our Lord keep all of you in His hands.
With love,
Mary O'Brien Langley

Joan Haywood

February 7, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 7, 2013

The McRoberts Family sends their deepest sympathy for the passing of Josh Bollinger. He was a great guy and I was fortunate to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to entire Bollinger family. May God Bless you all and give you strength through this difficult time. Billy, Bethann and Seth McRoberts

mike m

February 7, 2013

best football coach i could have asked for. R.I.P.

Sharon Hurley

February 7, 2013

Our prayers are with the family and friends of Josh. May you find strenght & comfort in the Lord!

Terry Myers

February 6, 2013

The Bollinger family
We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Terry and Tara Myers

Jeff & BJ Dransfield

February 6, 2013

Our hearts go out to the Bollinger Family and all of Your Employees. Just a great bunch of people! We are here for you all. God Bless
Jeff & BJ Dransfield
M I Homes

February 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathy for the Bollinger family, may you find comfort and eventual peace in knowing that Josh was loved and respected by many. Matthew and Thomas, may your memories soften your grief.
Dave, Stacy, & Davy Wantz

February 6, 2013

Love Nathan Long GS Electric

Martha Bailey

February 6, 2013

May God Bless and look over you during your time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.


Martha Bailey

Barry Lucey

February 6, 2013

Mrs Bollinger ,Tracie,Sam and Zach and his boys i am so sorry to hear about Josh my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you .

Ron & Wanda Reed

February 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Bollinger family. Josh was a great friend to many and had a good heart. God bless you all during this time of sorrow.

Steven Hopkins

February 6, 2013

sorry for your loss,our prayers are with you Steven Hopkins & Family

Dale Mowdy

February 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Josh's family and friends. What a great guy!! He will be missed, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time.

Dan, Kim & Chad Gerrie

February 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Bollinger family. Sorry for your loss.

February 6, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to the Bollinger family. ~From Josh's neighbors at Mathias WV Wanda Shell & David & Brenda Lewis

ronald welch

February 6, 2013

so sorry to hear of josh passing all my prayers are out there for the family and his friends god bless you all . josh will be missed by all .....

Allen & Kim Beckett

February 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Bollinger family. Josh will be missed.

Greg Diane Travis Troy Stambaugh

February 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers for matt an tom an Bollinger family.Be strong.

Greg Campbell

February 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayer's are with you as you work through these difficult times.

Ellie Blickenstaff

February 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Bollinger family. May God be with you.

Brenda Wagerman & Family

February 6, 2013

We extend our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You are in our thought & prayers. May God be with you and comfort you during this difficult time.

Ray and Jen Buchheister

February 6, 2013

We were very saddened by the news of Josh's death. The entire Bollinger family will remain in our prayers.

Tim, Robyn, Robby, & Lizzy Koons

February 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers to Thomas, Matt and Family. Words cannot express our sadness for you young men. We are here if you ever need anything.

Jolette Reimann

February 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your faimly during this time of sorrow and loss. Josh will be missed.

Jolette Reimann, Miller and Smith Homes

Mike & Alice Shorb

February 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Bollinger family. May God be with you.

Tracey Family

February 6, 2013

Our hearts go out to the Bollinger family. Josh was a good man and will be missed.

Amber Younkins

February 6, 2013

sorry for your loss,our prayers are with you.

John Darvish Construction

February 6, 2013

Everyone at John Darvish Construction is saddened by the news of this great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. we wish you peace.

Clifford,Liz Sweeney

February 6, 2013

Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

Mike & Alice Shorb

February 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Bollinger family

Lisa and Scotty Rodgers

February 6, 2013

Rosie and the entire Bollinger family, I cannot tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Josh was a great friend that we respected and loved very much. He will be truly missed. Love and prayers .

Eugene B. Troxell

February 5, 2013

Matt,Zach,Sam and your family.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Be strong Matt.

patsy van brakle montouth family

February 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gary Orndorff

February 5, 2013

To the Bollinger family,
I was so saddened to hear of Josh's passing. Cherish the time that he was with us, knowing that he is now at a better place.

Jennifer and Don Roberts

February 5, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 5, 2013

Rosie, may God bless you in this time of sorrow.

John Little

Bruce & Mern Weatherly

February 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bollinger family.

Marilyn Collins

February 5, 2013

With my deepest sympathy to entire Bollinger Family. Josh was loved and will be missed by many. God Bless!

David & Terri McCleaf

February 5, 2013

Our deepest sympathy for your loss! We will always feel a piece of us has been lost as well. We love you Josh!!

David & Terri McCleaf

Jeanne Brooks Knezel

February 5, 2013

May the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and guide you through this difficult time.

February 5, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Bollinger family. Lord You are my strength a very present help . When strong winds blow I have a place to go and it's in your loving arms and family remember that their is safety in Gods arm when when you have no arms to lay in .God is thy keeper.
God bless --- Carleto

Gordette & Doug Ramsburg

February 5, 2013

Rosie, we were saddened when we heard of the loss of Josh -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

February 5, 2013

Josh will be greatly missed, forever cherished and always remembered.
Tracy Daringer & Family

Bob & Brenda Hargett

February 5, 2013

Our hearts go out to the Bollinger family as they mourn the loss of Josh. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Perry and Kim Wivell

February 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

February 5, 2013

We are sorry to hear of Josh's passing. Our prayers are with his boys and the entire Bollinger family.

Mike and Gladys Hemler

Marvin Glass

February 5, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of Josh's family. We will all miss his laughter.

Donna Andrew

February 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Rosie and her family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

February 5, 2013

Rosie and family,
Our heart felt sympathy at your time of loss.
Bob and Jean Rosensteel

Bart & Loretta Stouter

February 5, 2013

Bollinger family, Josh was a great life long friend and a guy with a heart of gold, Josh is in a better place now, but he will be truely missed in this small town!

Bill Crawford

February 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob & Mary Ellen Jester

February 5, 2013

May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours
through this time of sorrow.

Alvin & Sherry Creggerr

February 5, 2013

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

Diane Elliott

February 5, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss,Josh will be sadly missed by many people.May he rest in peace.All of you are in my prayers.

February 5, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Laurie Knott

February 5, 2013

There are no words that can express the sorrow I feel for you all. May God bless you and comfort you.

February 5, 2013

The Bollinger Family - so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this diffcult time.
Joyce, Greg, Rick, Mike Rosensteel and Laura Imes

Mary Irelan Trapane

February 5, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindy Ridenour

February 5, 2013

To the Bollinger family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Josh was a great man and will be missed by many.

Chris & Kandy Finneyfrock

February 5, 2013

Ms. Bollinger, Tracie, Sam, Zach and the rest of the family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The lose of a loved one is never easy. Josh will be missed.

Karen Stackhouse

February 5, 2013

Prayers go out to the entire Bollinger family.

Sherri Miller

February 5, 2013

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.

February 5, 2013

Thomas.our prayers go out to you an your family.god bless you all. BOB,TAMMY,CODY,TOBY ANDERS.

Meg Cliber

February 5, 2013

Mrs. Bollinger, Tracie, Sam and Zach, please know my prayers and thoughts are with you. Josh will truly be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

Bruce, Jennifer, Austin and Samantha Ford

February 5, 2013

Matt and Thomas, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

February 5, 2013

The Bollinger Family - so sorry to hear of your loss know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this diffcult time. may god watch over you.
Hugh, Sharel, Jarrett & Marcus Boyle

Heather Kreitz

February 5, 2013

The Kreitz family extends their deepest sympathy.

Nadine Sanders

February 5, 2013

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Pat and Margie Warthen

February 5, 2013

Rosie please know that you and the family are in our prayers. God bless you and give you strengh and courage to overcome this terrible tragedy.

Kathleen Carter

February 5, 2013

To the Bollinger Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Josh. Please know that my prayers are with all of you.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Kathleen

Gingells

February 5, 2013

The Gingell family extends our deepest sympathy.You will be in our hearts and prayers.God bless you all.

Robert&Jackie Lynch

February 5, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Josh. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Tom & Barb Lingg

February 5, 2013

Tom, Matt and family - We are saddened to hear of your dad's passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Tom, Barb, Rachel & Sarah Lingg

JoAnn Smith

February 5, 2013

I am so very sorry.

Rick Plunkard, Tina Sweeney

February 5, 2013

So sorry for your loss Matthew,Thomas your dad will always be with you. We enjoyed the motorcycle rides with your dad.

Larry Fritz

February 5, 2013

I will truely miss you Josh.

Don, Kris, Nick & Steve Boller

February 5, 2013

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Josh. Take faith in kowing he is in a much better place now. May God Bless and look over you during your time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Adam and Malory Baker

February 5, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

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