Arlin Samuel Utz, 95, died Thursday morning, January 9, 2014 at his home. Born June 15, 1918, in New Market, he was the son of the late John and Helen Utz. He was the husband of Dorothy V. "Dottie" Utz, his wife of 62 years. He graduated from Taneytown High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served from 1944-1946. He was a retired food machinist for Borden's Ice Cream, and F.M.C and retired from Westinghouse. He enjoyed driving his 1960 Lark Studebaker convertible in parades and tours. He also enjoyed playing chess, dancing, doing word search puzzles, good music, ice skating, roller skating, woodworking and visiting Chick-Fil-A for lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Gettysburg Region AACA, Carroll County Historical Society, and the West Carroll Republican Club. He was also a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. Surviving him in addition to his wife is son, Kevin R. Utz of Westminster; and son and daughter-in- law, A. Dwight and Deborah Utz of Raleigh, N.C.; sisters, Sarah Rinehart Dowders of Virgina Beach, Va., and Mary Tracey Bergman of Pampuna, Fla.; grandchildren and their spouses, Brad and Stephanie Utz, Jennifer and Jeff Leppert, Julie and Joel Caple, Andrew and Emily Utz, Nathan and BethAnn Utz; and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Bernard Utz and sister, Frances Hahn. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with Deacon Craig Giles officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Added Jan. 10 2014 at 4:56 a.m.