Judith E. Gerwig
Sep 10, 2025
Judith E. “Judy” Gerwig, 87, of Taneytown, MD, died September 10, 2025 at York Hospital in York, PA. Born December 10, 1937, in San Diego, CA, she was the daughter of the late Clellan (Alverta) Keefe, and Nan C. Welling. She was the devoted wife of the late William Thomas “Bill” Gerwig.
Judy was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...
Janellen Furman
Sep 7, 2025
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Janellen Furman passed away peacefully at Dove House in Westminster. Born on Saturday, April 28, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter, Mayer Leonard Furman and the late Libby Iris Rothman. In 1969, she graduated from Milford Mill High School before pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.Janellen was always true to...
Richard Eugene Wagaman
Sep 5, 2025
Richard Eugene Wagaman, age 68, of Taneytown, passed unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home. Born in Gettysburg PA, he was the son of Betty Jean Wagaman and the late Buddy Richard Wagaman. He was the loving husband of Dianne Elizabeth Wagaman for 32 years.
Richard worked most of his career installing utilities and recently retired from Rill’s Construction....
Donald Frederick "Fred" Kline, Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
On Wednesday September 3, 2025, Donald Frederick “Fred” Kline, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Taneytown, MD. Born on April 20, 1957, in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Donald Frederick Kline, Sr. and Dorothy Lee Kline nee Haines. He was the beloved husband of the late Debra Ann Marie Kline.
Fred loved a good flea...
Hayden Ann Haines
Aug 31, 2025
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord - Jeremiah 29:11
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations - Matthew 28:19
Hayden Ann Haines was born August 26, 2014 at Carroll County Hospital to proud Daddy, Brian Glenn Haines; Mommy, Samantha Ann “Sam” Medairy; and Big Brother, Zachary “Zach-Zach” Roth.
Hayden grew up and lived in Taneytown, Manchester,...
Richard D. Eckard
Aug 31, 2025
On Sunday August 31st, 2025 Richard D. Eckard passed away peacefully at his home in Taneytown. Born on July 24, 1949 he was the son of the late Donald R. and Genevieve M. Eckard, nee Thomas. He was the loving husband of Deborah A. Eckard, who he was married to for 58 years and their love affair mirrored the movie...
Wayne Eugene Sanders
Aug 28, 2025
Wayne Eugene Sanders, 80, of Emmitsburg, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 22, 1945, in Waynesboro, PA., he was the son of the late George Roy and Erma Virginia (Null) Sanders.
Wayne is survived by children; David Brian Sanders, Dana Lee Hance, Tina Michelle Mumm, and Dwayne Troy Sanders and wife, Ann...
Norwood Earl Tatum, Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
Norwood Earl Tatum, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Saturday, December 4, 1954, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Norwood Earl Tatum Sr. and Elizabeth Clara Tatum née Newland. Norwood Jr. was the loving husband of Denise Kay Tatum née Ohler, whom he married on Saturday August...
Treva Ramona Murphy
Aug 24, 2025
Treva Ramona Murphy, age 96 of Taneytown died peacefully with her loving family at her side on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Lorien, Taneytown. Born January 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Sammeul A. and Carrie P. Rienaman.
Treva was a security guard for many years at English American Co. in Westminster. She was a lover of cats;...
Howard Joseph Kapfer, III
Aug 20, 2025
August 20, 2025. With God’s good grace, Howard Joseph Kapfer 3rd, passed with quiet dignity in the comfort of his home in Keymar, Maryland.
With his wife and family at his side, reflections of Howard’s life of love, laughter, challenges, and even a few tears, filled the house. With every memory shared, his faith in God, Almighty, was abundantly prominent. It...
Sister Kathleen Shannon
Aug 20, 2025
Sister Kathleen Shannon (Kathleen Ann), age 70, died peacefully at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on August 20, 2025 while on mission at Saint Agnes House in Baltimore, Maryland. She was born on January 6, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland, the first of three children born to Leona Elizabeth (Kline) and James Andrew Shannon. She entered the Daughters of Charity...
Mark Steven Haga
Aug 17, 2025
Mark Steven Haga, 45, of Sykesville, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Born on Wednesday, March 5, 1980 in Carroll County, he was the son of James Robert Haga, Sr. and Elizabeth Haga née Howes. Mark had a great joy and passion for life, with his greatest joy in making those...
David Ray Baumgardner
Aug 17, 2025
David Ray Baumgardner, 40, of Westminster passed away peacefully at his residence, Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born October 14, 1984 in Westminster, he was the son of Bertha Lee Baumgardner, nee Widner and the late Clifford Ray Baumgardner. In addition to his mother, he is survived by the mother of his children Britney Lynn Campbell and his 4 children Lily-Ann...
Carl Edward Weant
Aug 17, 2025
Carl Edward Weant, 92, of Taneytown, passed away peacefully at the farm where he lived his entire life on Sunday Aug. 17, 2025.
Born June 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Lake G. Weant and Grace E. (Spangler) Weant. He was the loving husband of Grace V. (Zimmerman) Weant with whom he shared nearly 64 years of marriage....
George Ronald Helm
Aug 13, 2025
George Ronald Helm, 82, of Havre de Grace, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born Monday, August 2, 1943 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late George A. and Georgianna K. Helm, nee Foster; loving father of Todd R. Helm and devoted brother of Susan Helm Thomas. He...
James Robert Ellis, Jr.
Aug 11, 2025
James Robert Ellis, Jr., age 70 of Taneytown, Md., died at his home after a long illness on Monday August 11, 2025. Born February 2, 1955, he was the son of the late James Robert Ellis, Sr., and Edna Louise (Oliver) Ellis.
Jim was a volunteer fire fighter in Charles County MD for over 30 years. He enjoyed going to car...
Sister Dorothy Ann Pyle
Aug 8, 2025
Sister Dorothy Ann Pyle, age 89, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on August 8, 2025. She was born March 28, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland to Lester and Mary (Cassidy) Pyle. Sister Dorothy Ann graduated from Seton High School in Baltimore in 1954 and entered the Daughters of Charity on March 22, 1956, from Blessed Sacrament Parish. She...
Louis E. Orem
Aug 6, 2025
Louis Elias Orem, 67, of Westminster, MD, died August 6, 2025 at his home. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan Carol Orem, nee Stephan. Born March 24, 1958 in Maryland, Louis was the son of the late Louis Thomas Orem and Dorothy North Hands.
Louis was a truck driver for Carroll County Landfill for over 30 years. He...
Wayne Smith
Aug 1, 2025
Wayne A. Smith age 67 of Waynesboro, PA died on August 1, 2025 at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg PA, with his loving family at his side. Born May 27, 1957, in Frederick MD he was the son of Annamae (Rice) Luther and the late Elwood A. Smith.
Wayne was a 1975 graduate of Catoctin High School. He was a successful owner and...
