Theresa Orndorff

Theresa M. Orndorff, age 98, of Emmitsburg, MD, died at BridgingLife (Dove House), Westminster, MD on February 16, 2025. Born June 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (O’Toole) Keepers.

She was the wife of the late Karl Orndorff who passed in 1997, they married in 1945, she was a loving stay-at-home mom, raising her 6 children. She enjoyed her garden, her family, dancing and playing bingo. She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

She is survived by children, Stephen and wife Lois, Sandra and husband Joseph, Donna and husband John, Bonny and husband Dave, Alan and wife Barb and Gail and husband Ty, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Besides her husband she was predeceased by her son Patrick, siblings, Paul, Cecil, Louis, Charles, Leo, Helen, Frances and Mary.

A private burial service for the immediate family will be held at a later date. 

Memorial donations can be made in her name to Lorien 100 Antrim Blvd. Taneytown, MD 21787 or Dove House 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157.