All Obituaries

Sharon “Sherry” Stull Shriner, 76, of Fairfield, PA, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Quincy Village in Waynesboro, PA.  Born November 17, 1944 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Roland Austin and Winifred Jo (Wilhide) Adams.  She was the devoted wife of David Shriner.  They were together for 33 years. Sherry was a Special Education Teacher with Frederick County Public Schools for 30 years.  She enjoyed gardening, listening to music,...

Kenneth Eugene Startzman, 70, of Fairfield, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home, with his family by his side.  Born August 11, 1950 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Timmons) Startzman.  He was the devoted husband of Gail (Warren) Startzman, his wife of 51 years. Ken was a mechanic with Beck Manufacturing in Greencastle, PA, where he was employed for 27 years.  He served for many years with Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue Fire...

Dennis Eugene Bitzel, 67, of Littlestown, PA, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, MD.  Born September 14, 1953 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late William Levine Bitzel and the late Betty Jane (Hollinger) Mikesell.  He was the devoted husband of Sheryl “Sherry” (Tawney) Bitzel. Denny was a Lab Technician at Congoleum Corporation in Finksburg, MD, where he was employed for 45 years.  When he was 14 years old, he...

Joyce LaRue Ancarrow, 84, of Hagerstown, died on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.  Born January 12, 1937 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Leslie Ancarrow and the late Helen Irene (Eiker) Weinarsky. Joyce was a resident of The Arc of Washington County, Inc.  She believed in God, and prayed daily.  She loved her family very much, and spoke almost daily about her brother and cousins.  Christmas was her favorite time...

Rose Diane Hale, 77, of Taneytown died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home.  Born August 24, 1943 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late William and Cassie (Hubble) Martin.  She was the wife of the late Dennis R. Hale. Rose was a graduate of Mergenthaler High School in Baltimore, class of ‘61.  She earned a license in Cosmetology from Mergenthaler that year, and worked as a hairdresser for many years following.  She also earned a...

Ernest Wilbur Staub, 85, of Emmitsburg, Maryland peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  He was the loving and devoted husband of Ellen (Wetzel) Staub, his wife of 66 years. Born December 3, 1935 in Taneytown, Maryland, Ernest was the son of the late Clayton and Ruth (Reaver) Staub.  Ernest worked at Cambridge Rubber Company; truck driver for Bealls Express, Ehrlich Newmark, and Jay Dee Trucking.  He loved trucking and working for Tom’s...

LaRue Caroline Rodkey, 95, of Taneytown, MD, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Lorien Healthcare Center in Taneytown.  Born November 30, 1925 in Pleasant Valley, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Starner) Wantz.  She was the wife of the late Charles Unger Rodkey, to whom she was married for 56 years. LaRue retired from Black and Decker in Hampstead, where she worked for 24 years. She enjoyed working with Charles on the family farm and spending time with her...

Dolores M. (Eyler) Wivell, 85, of Thurmont, Maryland, died peacefully surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born December 30, 1935 in Emmitsburg, Maryland she was the daughter of the late D. Reno Eyler and Marian (Stonesifer) Eyler.  She was the wife of 65 years to James “Buff” N. Wivell, Jr.  Dolores worked at various shoe factories and at St. Catherine’s nursing home in Emmitsburg.  She was a...

          Jeffrey L. Simpson, Sr., 69, of Taneytown, Maryland died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.           Born August 4, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late Daniel and Alline (Towe) Simpson.  He was the loving and devoted husband of Susan L. (Gravenor) Simpson, his wife of 47...

          Carrie Ruth (Clabaugh) Boone, 83, resident of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021 at A & W Assisted Living home in Randallstown.           Born July 10, 1937 in Carroll County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Luther Joseph and Ruthanna Frances (Harman) Clabaugh.  She was the wife of the late Robert Donald Boone, who preceded her in death in...