Jane B. Gingell, 89, of Emmitsburg, died peacefully Sunday, March 8, 2009.

She was born Nov. 20, 1919, in Emmitsburg, and continued to live in the home she was born in until the time of her death. She was predeceased by her parents, Theodore and Fannie (Jackson) Bollinger, and by her beloved husband, Thomas Robert Gingell in 1999.

Jane graduated from Emmitsburg High School, and was a loving homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a lifelong member of Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church in Emmitsburg, as well as the Emmitsburg Memorial VFW, Post 6658 Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving her are daughters, Pinny Davis and husband, Marshall, of Frederick, and Francie Thomas and husband, Jeff, of Frederick; grandchildren, Amy Bond of Waynesboro, Pa., Jennifer Flores of Cascade, Jason Gingell of Frederick, and Mollie Radonovich of Frederick; great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Marshall Radonovich, Skylar and Chanz Flores; great-nephew, Josh Bollinger; and special friends, Ann Adams and Doris Joy.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Sue Gingell in 2006; and by brothers, Thomas, Richard and Jack Bollinger; and by a great-nephew, Tommy Bollinger.

A memorial service was held at Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church in Emmitsburg. Pastor Rev. Jon R. Greenstone officiating.

Internment was in the Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery.