All Obituaries

          Dale Turner Large, 80, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born January 17, 1939 in Abingdon, VA, he was the son of the late Lawrence Huston and Nina Gladis (Fleenor) Large.  He was the husband of Brinda (Blankenship) Large to whom he was married for 48 years.           Dale was a Maintenance Technician with David...

On Friday, April 12, 2019, Scott D. “Scottie” Broadfoot, Jr., beloved son of Scott D. Broadfoot, Sr. and his loving wife Victoria Broadfoot, cherished brother of Felisity Larson, and Elijah, Bailey and Sebastian Broadfoot, left us suddenly, unexpectedly and way too soon. In addition to his heartbroken parents, he leaves behind his sweet nieces Thea and Storm Scottlyn Knight as well as a host of loving relatives including Grandparents Anita and Turk Hemseri, Grandmothers Diane...

          Edward William Fanslau, 100, of Westminster died early Friday morning, April 12, 2019 at Carroll Lutheran Village.  Born April 9, 1919 in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Gustav and Louise (Miller) Fanslau. His wife of 59 years, Velma (Vatthauer) Fanslau, predeceased him in 2003.           Ed was retired from Bergen Pines Hospital, Paramus, NJ, where he worked as an...

            Tina Marie Sharer, 57, of Woodsboro, MD passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at her home.  Born November 27, 1961 in Fairbanks, Alaska, she was the daughter of Carol Maston of Martinsburg, WV and the late Joseph Maston.  She was the devoted wife of Lloyd Sharer.             Tina was a homemaker who enjoyed baking and cooking (especially...

          Paul Joseph Koester, 82, of Taneytown died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, FL.  Born May 21, 1936 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Christian and Marie (Dupre) Koester.  He was the devoted husband of Sharon (Rockefeller) Koester, to whom he was married for 55 years.           Paul worked for the Social Security...

             Phyllis Susan Bove, 55, of Fairfield, PA died peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born July 29, 1963 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Ronald and Vernelia (Vinson) Bennett of Emmitsburg, MD.  She was the devoted wife of Richard “Rich” Bove.              Phyllis was a Claims Adjuster...

Terri Lynn Hossler, 59, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully surrounded by her caregivers and friends on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born on February 21, 1960 in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ellsworth and Barbara Lea (Myers) Hossler.  Terri was loved and cared for by her Richcroft family since 2003, and attended Change, Inc. for many years.  She was a graduate of Carroll Springs School in 1981.  She loved...

Nancy Kay Parham, 73, of Westminster, Maryland died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born on April 26, 1945 in Laytonsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Downs, Sr. and Beulah Frances Downs.  She was the wife of the late Phillip Reeves Parham. Nancy was a graduate of Wheaton High School and attended nursing school.  She was a R.N. with Carroll Lutheran Village and then worked as the kitchen manager of Thunderhead Bowl in Taneytown. ...

Beverly Dawn Calafos, 72, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House. Born on February 2, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late John Everett Cavanaugh and Madaline L. (Miller) Cavanaugh.  She was the wife of 50 years to John “Barry” Calafos. Beverly worked for C & P Telephone and later as a secretary with a local private school.  She retired as a legal secretary from the Carroll County...

            Thelma Theresa Deatherage, 94, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Ministries with her family at her side.  Born August 22, 1924 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Joseph and Alice Genevieve (Topper) Cool.  She was the wife of the late Jack Harold Deatherage, Sr., who died in...