Ann Elizabeth Cool, 61, of Thurmont, Maryland, died on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, following an extended illness.
Born July 25, 1947 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of Helen M. (Ridenour) Sharer and step-daughter of the late Ralph E. Sharer, Sr. She was the wife of David E. Cool.
She was employed by Mount St. Mary’s College early in life in the housekeeping and custodial department. She spent her later years at Thurmont Shoe Factory in the assembly unit. She enjoyed playing bingo and visiting Charles Town Races and Slots.
Surviving in addition to her husband, is daughter, Kimberly Ann Cool of Thurmont, MD; son, David Vincent Cool of Thurmont; sister, Shirley Fuhrman of Hanover, PA; sister, Eva Miller, of Emmitsburg; brother, Lloyd Sharer of Emmitsburg; sister, Janice Eyler of Emmitsburg; sister, Sherry Tester of Frederick, MD; and granddaughter, Angel Cool; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by a brother, Ralph E. Sharer, Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 8 pm Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 210 West Main St., Emmitsburg.. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, December 9 at Blue Ridge Cemetery in Thurmont.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to help defray funeral expenses.
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