Obituary for Kimberly Ann Garlitz and Jerod Lee Minnick

ACCIDENT - Jerod Lee Minnick, 25 and Kimberly Ann Minnick 27, of Accident, died suddenly Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, as a result of a pedestrian/vehicle accident.

Jerod was born March 25, 1982, in Cumberland, the loving son of Steven and Michaela (Smith) Minnick of Accident. He is also survived by his loving sister, Heather Marie Minnick; his dear brother, Michael Minnick and wife Teresa and his niece, Alicia Minnick, whom he loved dearly, all of Accident; his maternal grandmother, Audrey "Nan" Smith of Accident; his maternal great grandmother, Helen Ault of Accident; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Melvin E. Smith and his paternal grandparents, Bernard and Elnora Minnick.

Jerod was a 2000 graduate of Northern High School, was employed as a well driller for Wayne's Water 'n Wells and a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Accident.

Kimberly was born April 3, 1980, in Cumberland, the loving daughter of Eugene and Mary Ann (Swauger) Garlitz of Frostburg. She is also survived by her loving brother and sister, Michael Garlitz and April Garlitz, both of Frostburg; and her paternal grandmother, Wanda Garlitz of Avilton.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Albert F. Garlitz; her maternal grandparents, Richard and Virgie (Durst) Swauger; and her uncle, Robert Swauger.

Kimberly was a 1999 graduate of Northern High School and was employed in maintenance at the Maryland State Highway Administration.

Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Joint funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Keith Clow officiating.

Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Pallbearers for Jerod will be Jason Perry, Andrew Clark, Jeremy Minnick, Mike Johnson, Mike Lance and Bobby Snyder.

Pallbearers for Kimberly will be Mike Garlitz, Jason Garlitz, Scott Ritchie, Marty Ritchie, Matt Mason and Chuck Hetz.

Expressions of sympathy may be directed in care of the family.