All Obituaries

     Marianthi “Mary” Koutsouradis, 77, of Westminster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, Thursday, July 29, 2021, at her home. Born April 22, 1944, in Chios, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Dimitris and Eleni Diamantis; beloved wife of Isidoros “Steve” Koutsouradis, her husband of 55 years; cherished sister of Giannis Diamantis and his wife Georgia; loving mother of 3 children, Kaliopi Koutsouradis, Aristidis...

Ruth Ann Plunkert, 79, of Westminster, MD, died peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born September 30, 1941 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Albert Frederick and Anna Marie (Messina) Quatman.  She was the wife of the late James Allen Plunkert, Sr.  He passed in 1999. Ruth was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.  She was a homemaker, who enjoyed her pet bird, doing word search...

Vivian Arlene Seipp, nee Hollinger, 89, of Westminster passed away peacefully, Monday, July 26, 2021, at her home. A lifelong resident of Carroll County and was living at Sunrise Assisted Living Center in Westminster. Born on August 6th, 1931 in Union Mills, she was the daughter of the late E. Stewart Hollinger and Gertrude Hollinger, nee Sterner. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's United Church of Christ in Silver Run. Vivian graduated Westminster High School where she met her...

Jeanne B. Herr, 93, of Westminster, died early Monday morning, July 26, 2021 at Brightview Westminster Ridge. Born July 1, 1928 in Hanover, Pennsylvania, she was the youngest daughter of the late Milton Blettner and Cora Miller Blettner. Jeanne was a 1946 graduate of Eichelberger High School in her hometown. She moved to Westminster when she married Ober S. Herr, Jr. on April 23, 1950. Here she was to become a vital part of the Westminster community through her volunteer service, church...

Patrick John “Pat” Kiernan, 73, of Cascade, MD, was found deceased on Monday, July 26, 2021 at his home.  Born November 6, 1947 in New York, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Molloy) Kiernan. Pat attended St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY, where he played basketball and baseball.  He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves.  He worked for Toyota Financial Services, and had retired from there.  He enjoyed porch-sitting and listening to...

On July 22, 2021, Ronald Joe Starr, 82, of Westminster, MD died at the Dove House surrounded by his family’s love.   Born in Wooster, OH on January 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Paul Arthur Starr and Clarissa Jane Sapp Starr.  He was the loving husband of Carolyn Koontz Starr for 52 years. He graduated from Ohio University, entered the Navy, and served in Vietnam, Greece, Spain and Antarctica. Following his discharge from the Navy, he worked in retail sales and...

     Katelyn Rose Kotowski, 27, passed away on July 21, 2021, at her home. Born June 3, 1994, she was the daughter of David Alan Kotowski and Romona Joan Strickland (Coldiron).      In addition to her parents, she is survived by brothers, Lance Powell, Jr. (Lauren), and Christopher Kotowski; sisters, Joan Hernard (Chris), and Nancy Digman (Robbie); and by her loving grandparents Joan and Kenneth Hembree.      A memorial gathering for friends and...

Norma Lea Smith, 88, of Westminster, MD, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born June 17, 1933 in Westminster, she was the daughter of the late J. Walter and Ora (Snyder) Keefer.  She was the devoted wife of the late John Harvey Smith, to whom she was married for 68 years.  He passed in June of 2020. Norma was a secretary with Carroll County Public Schools and some local businesses for several years.  She was a member of...

Jeremy Shane Wingo, 34, of Thurmont passed away, Monday, July 19, 2021.  Born July 24, 1986, in Columbia, he was the son of the late James Wingo and Tab Harris; beloved husband of Apryl Wingo; loving father of Chelsea and Cason Wingo; devoted stepfather of Travis Keyser, Jacob Townsend, Rachael Townsend, and Keith Townsend; cherished brother of Daniel Harris, Joseph Wingo, and Brooke Bildstein. The family will receive friends 11:30 to Noon, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the...

Molly Jane Gilds, 87, of Taneytown passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Born April 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth R. Gilds and Laura Janetta Gilds, nee Copenhaver; she is survived by her loving brother Kenneth C. Gilds of Westminster and her cherished cousin, James Yealy of Taneytown, who lived with her; and also survived by numerous other cousins. Jane was a graduate of the Taneytown High School and of Western Maryland...