All Obituaries

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....

On Friday April 12, 2024, Shirley Anne Miller passed away peacefully in Westminster, MD. She was married to her loving husband, the late Earl Jacob Miller, Jr. for 34 years. She was the daughter of the late Earl Cofiell and Lula Bareham. She is predeceased by her 4 siblings. Shirley is survived by her daughters Cassandra Ann Miller and April Marie Heffner; her stepdaughter Anna Maria Heinemann and husband Jay. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Family will...

     Donald A. Dedmon, age 92, of Taneytown, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born July 30, 1931 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Marvin Lee and Daisy Kathrine (Warlick) Dedmon. He was the loving husband of the late Nancy Lou (Scott) Dedmon, his wife of 55 years before her passing in 2008.             Donald was a steamfitter in Baltimore before retirement. He loved the ocean, fishing, and trips to Montana. He was...

Raymond Dewitt Bloom, Jr., 81, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at the Hanover Hospital on Monday, April 8, 2024. Born October 13, 1942 in Westminster, he was the son the late Raymond Dewitt Bloom, Sr., and Mildred Mitchell Bloom. He was raised by his grandfather James Clayton Bloom and lived with his cousins, Carl, Jim, Calvin, Kenny, and Sharon. He was the husband of the late Nancy Colene Bloom, nee Itnyre. Mr. Bloom is survived by his children Raymond Dewitt Bloom, III and his wife...

Robert G. “Bob” Bowers, age 82, passed away on April 6, 2024 in Roanoke, VA. Bob was born January 21, 1942 in Westminster, Maryland to Arthur I. and Geraldine L. (Fisher) Bowers. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Betty Thomas and Annabelle Orendorff and Brother Donald Bowers. Also, his Wife Eleanor E. Bowers and special Friend Mary A. Russo. Bob is survived by his Brothers Michael Bowers and Richard Long. He is also survived by his Sons Nelson Bowers and Terrence...

Waltraut Carol Staggs, 81, of Westminster, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Carroll Lutheran Village.  Born in Cumberland on January 10, 1943, Waltraut was the daughter of Walter and Johanna Cecilia (Pfeiffer) Flender.  She is predeceased by her husband, Carroll H. Staggs, Jr., and her son-in-law, Bill McClelland. Waltraut is a 1960 graduate of Ursuline Academy and attended Frostburg State Teachers College. Waltraut was a devoted wife and Mom, raising two...

Sister Mary Louise Zollars, age 91, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on April 5, 2024. She was the only daughter among five sons born to parents, Frances Elizabeth (Meighan) and Thomas Franklin Zollars on July 11, 1932.  Before entering the Community, Sister Mary Louise was a member of St. James Parish in Mt. Rainier, Maryland. She graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in Washington, D. C. in 1950 and entered the Daughters of Charity on June 16, 1951. She earned...

Carol "Susie" Hann, 62, of Frederick Maryland passed from this life on Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek in Frederick, Maryland. Born on July 23, 1961 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Marie Sanders Olher and the late Sylvester Wes Hann; and stepdaughter of Georgia Frances Hann (Biddinger). Susie graduated from Catoctin High School in 1979. She was very loving to everyone. She loved animals, including her cat Kitty Pumpkin....

Richard Allen “Rick” Watson, age 71, died suddenly at his home Thursday, April 4, 2024. Born, May 4, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Cline A. and Clara M. Watson. He was the loving husband of Robin Leigh Watson with whom would have celebrated 45 years on April 6th. Rick was a retired Firefighter for the Baltimore City Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, watching Ravens and Orioles games, but most of all he loved being “Pappy” to his 9...

Frances Loretta Hemler, nee Cool, age 96 of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully at her home. Born February 7, 1928, she was the daughter of the late George Joseph and Alice Cool, nee Topper. Frances was the beloved mother  of George R. Hemler III and his wife Kak of South Dennis, MA, F. Christine Hammond of Stewartstown, PA,  David A. Hemler and his wife Elaine of Westminster, MD, Angela T. Eyler and her husband Greg of Union Bridge, MD, Joseph V. Hemler and his wife Lisa of Taneytown,...