All Obituaries

Beth Clarissa Stull, 60, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed away at home on July 2, 2020 with her loving husband, David Stull, by her side. Born on December 19, 1959 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Herbert G. and Beverly H. Tyeryar. Beth was a 1976 graduate of Gov. Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick, MD.  She was a member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church in Emmitsburg, MD where she also taught Sunday School.  Beth loved the outdoors, camping, gardening,...

     Peggy Joyce Day, 92, of Westminster, Maryland, died Saturday, July 4 at the Dove House after a brief illness.      Born April 19, 1928, in Sydney, Australia, she was the wife of the late Robert E. Day, who died April 27, 1976, to whom she was married 25 years.  She was the daughter of the late Niels Peterson, who served over 50 years in the Merchant Marine, and Myrtle Kaylyn Peterson.      She was raised in Auckland, New...

            Joseph Maurice Gerald, 83, of Taneytown, Maryland, died on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Golden Crest Assisted Living in Hampstead.             Born June 12, 1937 in Pikesville, Maryland, he was the son of the late William V. and Agnes Mary (Chenoweth) Gerald.  He was the loving and devoted husband of 60 years to Angela Louise (Fuchs)...

Francis C. Topper, 81, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at home. Born on June 29, 1939 in Emmitsburg, MD, he was the son of the late Carroll C. and Gladys (Kelly) Topper.  He was predeceased by his wife, Edna Topper. Francis was a member of the Cool Branch Baptist Church in Treadway, TN.  He served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955-59.  He loved painting and restoring cars. Francis is survived by his five...

Marie Hare Miller, 99, of Hanover, PA formerly of Westminster, MD, died peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. Born February 2, 1921 in Hampstead, MD, she was the daughter of the late James T. Hare and Elizabeth A. (Weiss) Hare. Marie was retired from Black and Decker.  She loved people and had many friends.  She enjoyed traveling and loved her pet cats. Surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her sister,...

David Wayne Kreit, 55, of Taneytown, MD died unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home.  Born July 16, 1964 in Westminster, MD, he was the son of Suzanne Marie (Hubbard) Kreit of Taneytown and the late George John Kreit.  He was the devoted husband of Kelly (Plaine) Kreit, to whom he was married for 38 years. David was a diesel mechanic and was owner/operator of New Deal Manufacturing in Taneytown.  He loved flying and was a licensed pilot.  He enjoyed working on...

Herbert N. T. Pletcher, 90, of Taneytown, MD, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 at his beloved farm, with his daughters and granddaughter Tiffany by his side. Born April 11, 1930 in Howard, PA, he was the son of the late Blair M. and Lorilla R. (Yearick) Pletcher.  He was the devoted husband of Marylou (Perier) Pletcher.  She was the love of his life.  They were wed in 1952 and were married for 64 years, until her passing in October of 2016. Herbert was a graduate of...

Barnett Grimbsley Kerns, 91, of Westminster, MD, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick. Born on February 21, 1929 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late John Henry and Fannie (Martin) Kerns.  He was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife, Margaret Virginia (Shaffer) Kerns in 2007. Barnett was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War from 1949-53.  He worked as a heavy...

Lucy Virginia (Bollinger) Eyler, 96, of Scottsboro, Alabama, formerly of Gettysburg, died on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Cumberland Health & Rehab in Bridgeport, AL. She was born on December 7, 1923 in Harney, MD, daughter of the late Allen Edward and Emma Louisa (Stonesifer) Bollinger.  She was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband Clarence Edwin Eyler, Sr. on January 11, 2012. Lucy was a hardworking dairy farmer’s wife for many years.  She worked at...

Claude Lee Marsh, 80, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home with his family at his side.  Born May 22, 1940 in Weston, WV, he was the son of the late George “Duffy” and Della Belle (Anderson) Marsh Tenney.  He was the devoted husband of Naomi May (Stair) Marsh, to whom he was married for 60 years. Claude was retired from Crouse Ford Sales in Taneytown after 44 years, where he had served as Body Shop Manager.  He enjoyed working...