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Jul 28, 2025

David Carson Ritenour, age 57 of Westminster, MD passed away on July 28, 2025, after a brief illness with his loving wife by his side. Born December 19, 1967, he was the son of the late Carson and Margaret Ritenour. He was the loving husband of Constance Correlli.

David was a supervisor with Eastern Waterproofing; he was happily employed with them...

Jul 23, 2025

On Wednesday July 23rd, 2025, Antoinette Elizabeth Shue, nee Warehime, passed away peacefully at Bridging Life Hospice in the Northwest Hospital in Randallstown after a brief Illness. Born on Thursday, July 4th, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Roger David Warehime and Mary Barrell Warehime, nee Mitten. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Samuel “Buck”...

Jul 21, 2025

Martina L. Ross, "Tina" as she was known to her friends and family, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday July 21st, 2025 in Sykesville. She was born in Baltimore on July 30th, 1946 to the late Martin and Helen Hauser nee Heffner. She was the wife of the late Glenn M. Ross who passed away in 2018. They were...

Jul 19, 2025

Ann Marie Simmons, 94, of White Plains, MD, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born September 20, 1930, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late James Clement Conway and Helen Marie Quill Conway.

Ann worked as a secretary for the Federal Government for over 20 years.

A devout catholic, she attended her church...

Jul 19, 2025

Charles “Chip” Mitchell Adams, age 74 of Taneytown passed on Saturday July 19, 2025, with his loving family by his side from Parkinson’s disease and related dementia. Born August 3, 1950, he was the son of the late Calvern R. and Thelma M. (Mitchell) Adams Sr. He was the loving husband of Marcia Adams for 52 years.

Chip was in the...

Jul 18, 2025

Margaret Helen "Marg" Ott age 88, formerly of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Transitions Health in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Born April 29, 1937, in Emmitsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of Dilly Reno Eyler and Marion (Stonesifer) Eyler. She was the loving wife of John Ott who died in 2013.

Marg worked for many years at...

Jul 17, 2025

Eric (Bud) Eugene Glass, 85, died July 17, at his home on Toms Creek Church Road, Emmitsburg, Maryland.

A lifelong resident of Emmitsburg, Eric was born February 11, 1940. He was the son of the late Paul C. and Lucy Estelle Davis Glass. Eric and his wife Audrey resided in the house they built on his home farm (where he was...

Jul 17, 2025

Sister Grace Calvisi, Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul

Sister Grace (Ruby Grace) Calvisi, age 92, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on July 17, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1933, in Washington, D.C. to Emelia (Evangelista) and Frank Calvisi, the oldest of three daughters of Italian immigrants. She graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in...

Jul 15, 2025

Joseph Nicholas Selby, III, 72, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away at Dove House surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 16, 2025. Born on Friday, September 12, 1952, to the late Joseph N. Selby, Jr. and Betty M. Selby née Street in Olney, Maryland. On Saturday, November 23, 1974, he married Esther Frances, his wife of 50 years and...

Jul 9, 2025

James Alan “Jim” Sneska, 53, of Westminster, passed away peacefully at home, after bravely facing brain cancer with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Born on September 19, 1971 in Westminster, he was the son to Nancy G. and the late Anthony M. Sneska. Jim was the loving husband of Carey B. Sneska, his devoted wife...

Jul 6, 2025

Margaret Jane (Waggoner) Morley, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. She was 75 years old.

Born on January 27, 1950, in Weston, West Virginia, Margaret Jane was the first daughter of the late George W. Sr. and Mildred (Wilson) Waggoner. She grew up with her three siblings—George Jr., Raymond, and...

Jul 1, 2025

David A. Hartdagen, 58, of Fairfield, PA passed peacefully at his home on July 1, 2025. Born on February 9, 1967 in Gettysburg, PA, Dave grew up in Emmitsburg, MD. He was the beloved son of Ruth (Weddle) and the late Charles Hartdagen.

In addition to his mother, Dave is survived by his sister, Kathy (Keith) Delauter and his brother, Mike(Carole)...

Jun 30, 2025

Joyce Ann Philpott, 76, of Emmitsburg, passed away peacefully at the Gettysburg Center surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born on Friday, May 6, 1949, to the late Avery Kline and Sarah Kline née Glacken in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Joyce was a proud Emmittsburg resident and enjoyed her deep connection to the community. She graduated from Emmitsburg High...

Jun 27, 2025

Doris Marie (Weaver) Hemler, age 83 of Taneytown, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, June 27, 2025. Born in Hanover, August 11, 1941, she was the daughter of Ruth Irene (Myers) Duke & Robert Henry Weaver, Doris was married to James David Hemler, Jr. for 65 years.

Doris’ hobbies included painting, especially ceramics, reading Steven King novels and watching...

Jun 27, 2025

Brenda Ann Clapsaddle, age 73, of Taneytown, MD, passed away at Carroll Hospital Center. Born November 9, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Shirley (Welk) Clem.

Brenda enjoyed many jobs through the years, working for Westminster Knit, Giant Food in the deli department, and driving a school bus for many years.

Brenda was athletic and enjoyed playing and...

Jun 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved father, pappy, great pappy, brother and friend, Norman Mitchell “Chester” Swartz, Jr., 86, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025.

Born, January 10, 1939, in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Norman Mitchell Swartz, Sr. and...

Jun 19, 2025

Georgette Reifsnider, 97, of Keymar, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at home with her loving family and friends by her side.

Georgette spent most of her life farming with her husband and children. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In her later years, Georgette enjoyed sitting on her porch, watching the birds and the...

Jun 17, 2025

Juanita Jane Senseney née Starner, 94, passed away peacefully at her residence in Westminster surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Born on Friday April 3, 1931 to the late Ralph D. Starner, Sr. and Mazie Starner née Leppo, Juanita was a proud lifelong Carroll County resident. She was the devoted wife of the late Thomas C....

Jun 16, 2025

Ann Marie Signiski née Hoffman, 82, passed away peacefully at Brightview Westminster Ridge in Westminster, MD, on June 16, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1943 to the late Stephen Michael Hoffman II and Helen Hoffman née Holland, in New Jersey. She was the devoted wife of Thomas Francis Signiski (Tom) for 60 years as of the time of...