Born on September 18, 1920, in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Norman C. Garlitz and Rhoda Viola (Robinson) Garlitz. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his wife, Betty T. (Turner) Garlitz, on Feb. 16, 2011; three sisters, Pansy Wilson, Evelyn Winebrenner and Mildred Baker, and six brothers, Elmer Garlitz, Clarence Garlitz, Gilbert Garlitz, Esco Garlitz, Vernard Garlitz and Raymond Garlitz.
Mr. Garlitz was a member of the Frostburg United Methodist Church. He was a World War II Army veteran serving in the Phillipines and a member of Farrady Post 24 American Legion. He was a retired kiln fireman from Kaiser Refactory.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda A. Garlitz, of Frostburg; one son, Gerald L. Garlitz, of Boston; one brother, William Garlitz, of Hagerstown, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private graveside interment was held at Mount Zion Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the New Horizon staff for their care.
Memorials may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116.
Condolences may be posted after the obituary at durstfuneralhome.com.
Born on September 18, 1920, in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Norman C. Garlitz and Rhoda Viola (Robinson) Garlitz. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his wife, Betty T. (Turner) Garlitz, on Feb. 16, 2011; three sisters, Pansy Wilson, Evelyn Winebrenner and Mildred Baker, and six brothers, Elmer Garlitz, Clarence Garlitz, Gilbert Garlitz, Esco Garlitz, Vernard Garlitz and Raymond Garlitz.
Mr. Garlitz was a member of the Frostburg United Methodist Church. He was a World War II Army veteran serving in the Phillipines and a member of Farrady Post 24 American Legion. He was a retired kiln fireman from Kaiser Refactory.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda A. Garlitz, of Frostburg; one son, Gerald L. Garlitz, of Boston; one brother, William Garlitz, of Hagerstown, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private graveside interment was held at Mount Zion Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the New Horizon staff for their care.
Memorials may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116.
Condolences may be posted after the obituary at durstfuneralhome.com.
Family Members
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Pansy Louise Garlitz Wilson
1905–1994
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Elmer Leroy Garlitz
1906–1969
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Clarence Leslie Garlitz
1908–2003
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Gilbert E Garlitz
1911–1933
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Mildred Regina Garlitz Baker
1914–1982
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Esco Norman Garlitz
1915–1995
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Vernard Olin Garlitz
1917–1948
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Evelyn Marie Garlitz Winebrenner
1924–1994
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William Scott Garlitz
1927–2016
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Raymond Frederick Garlitz
1933–2011
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