All Obituaries

Sister Mary Ellen Schwartz, age 88, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on January 25, 2022. She was born on June 28, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland to Ellen K. (Sanders) and Harry O. Schwartz. She graduated from Seton High School in 1951 and in 1955, she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from College of Notre Dame of Maryland in Baltimore, with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Biology. On March 22, 1956, Sister Mary Ellen entered the Daughters of Charity from her parish of...

Francis J. Lingg (Frannie, Frank, Sam); son of the late William J. Lingg and Gladys Alberta Herring Lingg Riley was born on December 6, 1938 in Freedom Township, PA. He went to his eternal rest with God on January 23, 2022. He was 83 years old. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances (Bonnie) Lingg, his wife of 48 years until her passing in 2009. He is survived by a brother, Paul Lingg, Fairfield, PA; and his four children; Steven J. Lingg (Joanne), Angela J. Myers (Tony), Susan A....

James Workman “Jimmy” Beacham, 88, of Westminster and Monrovia, MD died Saturday January 22, 2022 at his companion’s home in Monrovia.  Born May 19, 1933 in Avondale, he was the son of the late Phillip Slingluf Beacham, Sr. and Ora Turffle Beacham. At age 15, Jimmy started dairy farming.   He was an amazing herdsman, winning awards for Young Farmer of the Year, and Top Milk Producers.  He had cows that produced 100 lbs. of milk a day, every day. ...

LaRue Hubbard Hoffman, 89, of Westminster, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022.  She was born April 15, 1932 in Hampstead, MD to Charles C. and Ruth Hubbard Stonesifer. LaRue worked at Bullocks Restaurant for many years. In her younger days she worked the family farm and also as a steel worker. She had a love for animals and riding horses. Surviving are her sons, Roland Hoffman Jr. (Viola), and Noland Hoffman; granddaughters, Lisa Hoffman, and Brandy Hutchins; 13 great-grandchildren,...

           Patricia Ann Hughes (Smith), 76, of Taneytown died on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Gilchrist in Columbia. Born December 23, 1945 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Owen Smith Sr. and Gladys (Parker) Smith.            Patricia worked for Giant Food in Westminster as a bakery clerk for many years. She loved Jesus and angels. Patricia enjoyed feeding birds and squirrels, playing with her dogs, searching...

Arlene Virginia Stambaugh, 90, of Taneytown, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Brinton Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center in Winfield, MD. Born on February 20, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Lawrence and Clara Lawrence, nee Koontz. She was the loving wife to John Robert Stambaugh, Sr., who passed in 2007. Arlene was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. She enjoyed going to auctions and collecting glassware and Hess trucks. She also spent Sundays at...

           Elizabeth Kathleen “Kathy” Tyler, 77, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Gettysburg Center in Pennsylvania. Born on July 3, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Wilton Lee Howard and Madeline Edith Hite. She was the loving wife to the late George Tyler, who passed in 2015.             Kathy was a bus aide for Baltimore County Public Schools. She enjoyed dancing,...

Carol Jean Staub, 84, of Emmitsburg, MD, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Born March 25, 1937, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Bishop) Hardman. Carol leaves behind Robert Staub.           Carol was a homemaker. She loved flowers and spending time with her family.           Surviving in addition to Robert are a daughter, Bobbie...

Louise S. Miller, 88, of Taneytown, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her home.  Born July 8, 1933 in Taneytown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Nellie (Stansbury) Shorb.  She was the devoted wife of the late David M. Miller, to whom she was married for 61 years. Louise was a farmer’s wife.  She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taneytown, MD, where she served as church secretary for approx. 50 years, was very...

Denise Lynne Wolfer, 57, of Taneytown, died on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson. Born December 1, 1964 in Rockville Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William and Patricia (Crider) Sipple. Denise was the devoted wife of Jon Wolfer, married on September 18, 1999. Denise was a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School and worked as an accountant for many years. Denise enjoyed drinking her morning coffee outside, especially during...