All Obituaries

Audrey Adrian Byrd, nee Yingling, 79, of Westminster passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Dove House, Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  Born August 21, 1944 in Carrollton, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Theodore Yingling and Mildred Adrian Viola Yingling, nee Dull.  She was the beloved mother of Dana W. Byrd and his wife Sandy of Apopka, FL; cherished friend of Dale H. Miller; loving grandmother of Sydney Byrd and Jarod Bjork; devoted sister of V. Kenneth...

Melvin A. Pennell, Jr., 96, of Westminster passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Lookabout Manor Senior Living.  Born April 10, 1928 in Cumberland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Melvin A. Pennell, Sr., and Mary Catherine Pennell.  He was the last of his immediate family.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jane Pennell, in May of 2018. Melvin’s profession was a commercial artist.  He painted billboards all over Baltimore City and...

     Edward Bernard Ruppert, age 66, of Littlestown, PA, died on Friday April 26, 2024 at Hershey Medical Center. Born December 8, 1957, in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Bernard Augustus and Dolores Mae (Frounfelter) Ruppert. He was the husband of Tina L. (McCusker) Ruppert, his wife of 39 years.      Edward was a member of the McSherrystown Loyal Order of Moose and The Fraternal Order of Eagles - Aerie #1406, Hanover, PA. He was a Civil War...

     Mary Barron Head, age 81, of Taneytown, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born February 11, 1943 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Catron and Bonnie Blanch (Hobbs) Barron. She was the cherished wife of the late James Letroy Head.      Mary loved to host gatherings at her home, cooking for family and friends at any time, day or night. She was like a mother to everyone in the neighborhood when her son’s were growing up,...

     Sharon Marie Hann, age 59, of Hagerstown, MD passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2024.      Born October 8, 1964 in Gettysburg, PA and raised in Rocky Ridge, MD she was the daughter of late Sylvester “Wes” Hann and Marie Sanders Ohler.      Sharon was raised working on her family farm in Rocky Ridge, MD. This upbringing led her to cherish animals and nature. Sharon adored a variety of genres of music but her favorite...

Richard Emerson French, 82, of Keymar, MD died Wednesday April 23rd at home. Born August 11, 1941, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the son of the late Emerson and Beatrice (Bouchard) French. He was the husband of the late Francis Marie Mansfield French, who died in January of 2011. They were married for 47 years. Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1960 and after basic training, the Marine Corps assigned him to base security at Fort Meade in support of the National Security...

Brian Edward Fogle, Sr., age 52, husband to Heather Wagaman Fogle, passed unexpectedly on 4/21/2024. Brian was born and raised in Carroll County, and graduated in the class of 1989 from Francis Scott Key High School. He served the Kingdale Fire Company as Fire police & President, and Taneytown Fire Co. He worked for Bowmans in Westminster, Almega Stair/Assent Silver Run, and did farming for 2 individuals. His greatest loves, other than family, was his love of Star Wars, his time spent...

     David Franklin Erb, age 89 of Westminster, MD passed away April 16, 2024 at Bethania Home Care in Westminster, MD.      Born August 6, 1934 near Pleasant Valley, MD he was the son of the late Paul Theodore and Mary (King) Erb.      David graduated from Westminster High School, Class of 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1959 with Honorable Discharge. He spent most of his working career as a machine operator/machinist. He enjoyed...

Larry Brent Eckard, age 83, of Gettysburg, PA died at Gettysburg Hospital on April 15, 2024. Born October 1, 1940, in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Dorothy (Steger) Eckard and Stewart Eckard. He was the loving husband of the late Hilda “Tillie” (Coppersmith) Eckard, who passed away in 2008. Larry made many acquaintances and friendships during his life in Westminster MD, when he as employed at A&P Grocery Store, Washington National Insurance Company and...

Tena Marie Wolf, age 59 of Taneytown died on her family farm with her loved ones by her side. Born May 4, 1964, in Oakland MD, she was the daughter of the late James Harold and Lula Pearl Upole Weeks. She was the loving wife of Brian Edward Wolf for 29 years. Tena was a lifelong farmer; she had a passion for the farm and everything that came with it. She loved animals and flowers and could most often be found outside in her garden.  She loved her family and adored her grandchildren....