All Obituaries

  Patricia Ann Warthen, 85, of Emmitsburg passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday, October 22, 2021, at the Dove House in Westminster. Born March 17, 1936, in New Oxford, PA, she was the daughter of late Leo J. Funk and Anna Genevieve Bisker Funk; beloved wife of the late Robert Allen Warthen, her husband of 33 years; devoted mother of Wanda Estelle Akiyama and her husband Donald, Denise Warthen McCarthy and her husband Kirk, Robert Douglas Warthen and his wife Sue,...

Charles Edward “Buck” Warren, Jr., 85, of Taneytown, died on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at BridgingLife Hospice Dove House in Westminster after losing his battle with Covid-19 and viral pneumonia.  Born December 16, 1935 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Warren, Sr., the late Ida (Teal) Brothers and step-father, the late Dan Brothers.  He was the devoted husband of the late Juanita (Carmel) Warren. Buck worked in maintenance for several area...

C. Richard Sipes, 96, of Westminster, died Thursday afternoon, October 21,2021 at his home. A private graveside service will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, P.A. is in charge of arrangements.

David Charles Haschert, 72, of Littlestown, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday evening, October 19, 2021 with his family by his side.  Born February 1, 1949 in Baltimore, he was the son of C. Walter Haschert of Westminster and the late Frieda Overman Haschert.  He was the husband of Dorothy J. (Martin) Haschert for 50 years. Dave was one of the first Certified Cardiac Rescue Technicians in Carroll County and was a life member of the Westminster Volunteer Fire...

 Larry A. Heltebridle, 79 of Taneytown, MD passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on October 14, 2021, from heart failure. He was born in Hanover, PA, October 6, 1942 and was the son of the late J. Alfred Heltebridle and Eva Hope (McCleaf) Heltebridle. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Angel) Heltebridle to whom he was married for 49 years. He was a 1961 graduate of Taneytown High School and Baltimore Business College. He retired as a Nationwide Insurance agent after...

Virginia Leona “Ginger” Dykes, 72, of Taneytown, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her home with her family at her side.  Born August 22, 1949 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late John and Leona (Wirth) Hudgins. Ginger was formerly the co-owner of Carpet Knights in Eldersburg.  For the last 18 years she worked at Walmart in Westminster.  She enjoyed oil painting, listening to music, taking care of all sorts of animals, and spending time...

Mildred Irene Sell, 96, of New Oxford, PA, died on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Cross Key Village in New Oxford.  Born April 18, 1925 in Akron, OH, she was the youngest child and only daughter of the late William and Grace (Auman) Sell. Mildred was a daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and great-aunt.   She grew up and attended school in Akron.  She graduated from South High School, then worked for the Bell Phone Company as a draftsperson during the World War II. After the...

John Richard Gumm, 62, of Gettysburg passed away suddenly, Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born November 8, 1958, in Frederick, MD, he was son of the late Kenneth Claremont Gumm and Carrie Mae Gumm, nee Rhodes; loving father of 4 children Shannan and Tony Sanders, Amy Gumm, Ashley Gumm and Cory Gumm all of Gettysburg; survived by his former spouse, Lucy Gumm, the mother of his children; devoted boyfriend of Linda Leach of Gettysburg; cherished Brother of Kenneth Gumm,...

On Saturday, October 9th, 2021 Mary Loretta McKinney passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on August 7th, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to the late Warren Dyson and Mary Greentree. She was predeceased by her husband of 25 years Terry McKinney and her son Bradley Wilhelm. She is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Martin and Angela Wilhelm. In addition, she is survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mary was devoted to her children, grandchildren...

Vernelia Clydell “Verne” Bennett, 82, of Emmitsburg, died on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born November 5, 1938 in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Sue (Morris) Vinson.  She was the wife of Ronald William Bennett, to whom she was married for 61 years. Verne was a Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Emmitsburg for over 30 years.  She enjoyed shopping, going to yard sales,...