Stavros Pizza Returns Grace Eyler The community was devastated in July 2015 with the passing of Bev Koontz, owner of Stavros Pizza in Emmitsburg. When the local pizzeria had abruptly closed, customers were saddened that they not only lost someone so involved with the community, but their favorite meals as well. The question that remained,…

James Rada, Jr. When Bev Koontz passed away on August 5, 2015, many people thought that it was the end of an Emmitsburg staple: Stavros Pizza. The restaurant closed and the lights stayed dark for months. However, Stavros Pizza is returning. David George, owner of the building where Stavros is located, confirmed that he is…