Event focuses on hunt for the missing

When Darlene Huntsman of Millersville wanted to mark the 20th anniversary of her sister Bernadette's disappearance, she wanted to share her struggle - and her sister's generous spirit.

"Bernadette wouldn't have wanted it to be just about her," Ms. Huntsman said.

So Ms. Huntsman and her sister, Susan Bowerman, held a remembrance service for all of Maryland's missing persons. Approximately 70 people gathered at historic Baldwin Hall in Millersville Sunday. Parents, children and friends gathered to share solemn moments of candle lighting, prayers and memories.

Although no active law enforcement officials were present to...