All Obituaries

Patricia Rita Clarke, 83, of Pikesville, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster. Born January 31, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Genevieve Frances (Kutz) Clarke. Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME in Westminster.   

          Adela Marlene Close, 71, of Manchester, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born June 5, 1948 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lucille (Widerman) Close.           Adela was self-employed as a daycare provider.  She was a homebody who enjoyed flower gardening, watching Orioles games, and spending...

Marian L. Morgan, 88, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Bethania Home Care Assisted Living in Westminster. Born on November 4, 1930 in Lompoc, California, she was the daughter of Frank Silva and Mary Correia Silva.  She was predeceased by her husband, John Robert Morgan. Surviving are sons, John M. Morgan and wife Pat of Jefferson, and Steven A. Morgan and wife Patty of Luray, VA; daughter, Susan M. Morgan Kalwaytis of Front Royal, VA; sister,...

Ethel L. Crowl, 92, of Westminster, Maryland, and more recently of Hanover, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born May 28, 1927 in Carroll County, MD near Reese she was the daughter of the late Lester A. and Mary Leola (Blizzard) Gesell.  She was predeceased in 2012 by her beloved husband of 65 years, Preston Coolidge Crowl. Ethel was a 1944 graduate of Westminster High School and was a member of St. Mary’s United Church of...

            Frances Virginia Hahn Stouter, 87, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Emmitsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Citizens Nursing Center in Frederick.  Born May 12, 1932 in Martinsburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Roxie (Albright) Holton.  She was predeceased by her husband, the late Harry Hahn, and later by her second husband, the late Robert...

Collin Graham Dupel, 25, of Taneytown MD, passed away at home on Sunday October 6th, 2019.  Born March 24, 1994, in Westminster, MD, he was the loving son of Gary Dupel of Taneytown and the late Donna Dupel.  Collin was a 2012 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School. In addition to his father, Collin is survived by two siblings, Leah Dupel and boyfriend Josh Naumann of Westminster, MD and Billy Morningstar and wife Christine of McSherrystown, Pa.; and a grandmother, Janice...

          Michael Keith “Toby” Stover, 65, of Taneytown, MD, died on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born May 3, 1954 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Roland and Mary (Stover) Krug.           Mike worked in plumbing and sales at the Plumbery in Taneytown and Mt. Airy for several years.  He enjoyed model railroading, going to...

Thomas Nelson Riffle, 69, of Taneytown, died peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his home.  Born April 9, 1950 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Delmar E. and Nadine (Ohler) Riffle. Tom was a service technician with the family business, Riffle’s Vending Service, in Taneytown.  He enjoyed collecting baseball memorabilia.  He was an avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles, the Baltimore Ravens and the former Baltimore Colts. Surviving are his sister, Susan...

Carol Jeanne Nicholls, 76, of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson. Born August 5, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary L. (Ward) Fraley.  She was the wife of 44 years to Paul Thomas “Tom” Nicholls. Carol was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Taneytown and a life-member of the Harney VFW Auxiliary.  She loved cooking...

          Robert Leroy Marzullo, 87 of Westminster, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home.  Born February 9, 1932 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Gamber) Marzullo.  He was the devoted husband of Mary (Null) Marzullo, to whom he was married for 65 years.           Bob was a sales representative for the Lance Food Company for many years.  He...