Between the years of 1973 and 2000 the Floyd Press printed over 5900 obits. The average age of the deceased was 71.41 years with 80% falling between the ages of 50 and 90. Twelve and a half percent reached the age of 90 or over with forty seven people or 0.83% achieving the age of 100 or over. The maximum age reported was 111. Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD