Mary Jane Fugate

Mary Jane Fugate

Oct 25, 2024

Mary Jane Fugate, age 103, of Westminster, Maryland died on October 25, 2024 at Bridging Life Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. She was the wife of the late Lyle Fugate for 39 years before his death in 1979 and the beloved mother of William Fugate of Lake Linganore, MD, Katherine Myers of Milwaukee, WI, Doris Smith (Harold) of San Antonio,...

David A. Makoutz

David A. Makoutz

Oct 24, 2024

David A. Makoutz, 91, of Taneytown, MD, died October 24, 2024 at BridgingLife in Westminster. Born January 27, 1933, in Evanston, IL, he was the son of the late Lorenz V. Makoutz and Anna R. Kenney. David was the husband of the late Mary Ann I. Makoutz.

David was a veteran of the United States Navy, and worked for NASA as...

Rev. Ronald E. Reaves

Rev. Ronald E. Reaves

Oct 23, 2024

The Reverend Ronald Edgar Reaves, 78, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on October 23, 2024. Born on March 14, 1946, in Gettysburg, PA. Ronald was a man of deep faith, a devoted family member, and a beloved pastor, known for his passion for art, music, photography, and travel. Ronald dedicated his life to ministry, earning a Master of Divinity from...

Sandra Ann Smith

Sandra Ann Smith

Oct 23, 2024

Sandra Ann Smith, 77, of Taneytown, MD, passed away on October 23, 2024. Born on December 29, 1946, Sandy was known for her warm and caring nature, deeply cherished by her family and friends.Sandy was the loving wife of James Smith, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. She was a devoted mother to Susan Miller and Thomas Smith,...

Carole Ann Harrison

Carole Ann Harrison

Oct 21, 2024

Carole Ann Harrison, 70, of Rocky Ridge, MD, died October 21, 2024 at her home. Born October 13, 1954, in Boyds, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Greer and Monnie Ann (Cluff) Lane. Carole was the devoted wife of over 25 years to Mark Andrew Harrison.

Carole worked in housekeeping management for Maryland Oddfellows and Comfort Inn before retiring...

George William Amoss

George William Amoss

Oct 21, 2024

George William Amoss, 96, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Columbia Cottage in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Born on May 22, 1928 near Marriottsville, Maryland, he was the son of the late William I. and Elizabeth (Hurt) Amoss. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Theo Amoss, who died September 2019.

George worked at...

Karen Ann Mills

Karen Ann Mills

Oct 19, 2024

Karen Ann Mills, 68, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Gettysburg Center. Born January 13, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. Miller and A. Patricia Miller. She was the loving mother of Bob Reifsnider of Emmitsburg, and Pattie Ennis of Ocean City.

Karen worked for South Central Community Action Programs...

Carol Victoria Stonesifer

Carol Victoria Stonesifer

Oct 18, 2024

Carol Victoria Stonesifer, 80, of Taneytown, died on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Lorien in Taneytown. Born on July 15, 1944, in Bremerton, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Adam Stiely and Doris Elaine Tracy. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Ralph William Stonesifer Jr., who passed suddenly in 1984. 

Carol was a graduate...

Troy Mitchell Thacker, Jr.

Troy Mitchell Thacker, Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

Troy Mitchell Thacker, Jr., affectionately known as “JR”, 36, of Westminster passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Born July 6, 1988, he was the son of Troy Mitchell Thacker and Barbara Jean Thacker, nee Crabb, beloved husband of Stephanie Nicole Thacker, nee Rodrigues, soon to be loving father of Rylee Thacker, his daughter who is due to be...

Junia Lee Warthen

Junia Lee Warthen

Oct 11, 2024

Junia Lee (Byers) Warthen, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek in Frederick, Maryland. Born June 2, 1940, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Percy Gehr Byers and Pauline (Kauffman) Byers. She was the loving and devoted wife of 55 years to William (Bill) A. Warthen, Sr.,...

Ginny Lee Young

Ginny Lee Young

Oct 9, 2024

Ginny Lee Young, daughter of the late Bernard Edward Suter and Madeline Suter Lippy, passed peacefully on October 9, 2024.

Ginny was interested in always learning new and different things. Ginny was an original switchboard operator, Rehab Counselor at Granite House, and Licensed electrologist who owned her own business. She devoted many years to assisting in the Mental Health field, running...

Nancy Lee Myers

Nancy Lee Myers

Oct 8, 2024

Nancy Lee Myers, nee Gill, passed away on October 8, 2024. She was born June 4, 1936, in Reisterstown, MD. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Lottie Mae Gill. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Myers, her husband of 59 years.

Nancy worked as a seamstress at Jos. A. Banks and English American Tailoring....

Alvie L. Lookingbill

Alvie L. Lookingbill

Oct 8, 2024

Alvie L. “Lou” Lookingbill, age 80 of Taneytown, MD went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Dove House, Westminster, MD. Born, June 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Russell and Mary Lookingbill. Lou worked at Cambridge Rubber Company until they shut down in December 1986. He was a faithful member of...

Joanna M. Jones

Joanna M. Jones

Oct 6, 2024

Joanna Marie (Myers) Goeckeritz Jones, age 66, of Littlestown, PA formerly of Westminster, MD died on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Born November 29, 1957 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of late Elwood Augustus Myers and Ruth Anna (Willet) Myers. She was the loving wife of the late Daniel “Bill” Jones, Jr. who passed in 2023 and the late...

Iris P. Andrew

Iris P. Andrew

Oct 5, 2024

Iris P. Andrew age 94, of Emmitsburg passed away peacefully at her home on October 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born August 15, 1930, to the late Fannie Green Hays and was the loving wife of the late Richard E. Andrew.

Iris loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and her extended...

Diane Marie Shockey

Diane Marie Shockey

Oct 4, 2024

Diane Marie “Fuzz” Shockey, age 73 of Emmitsburg, MD passed away at Gettysburg Hospital on October 4, 2024. Born December 13, 1950, in Gettysburg PA. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Sally (Shields) Shockey. She is survived by her best friend, Cheryl “Sherri” Crum, numerous cousins, friends and her church family. She was predeceased by grandparents, parents,...

Robert "Red Bird" Samuel Herb, Jr.

Robert "Red Bird" Samuel Herb, Jr.

Sep 30, 2024

Robert Samuel Herb Jr (Red Bird), 74, of Westminster, MD passed away on Monday September 30, 2024 at Bridging Life Dove House. Born on February 7, 1950, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Samuel Herb Sr. and Mary Dolores Herb. He was the husband of Kay Marie Herb for over 50 years.

Robert was a graduate...

Ronald Carroll Voland, Jr.

Ronald Carroll Voland, Jr.

Sep 30, 2024

Ronald Carroll Voland, Jr., age 68, passed away on September 30, 2024 at Inova Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia. Born October 19, 1955, he was the son of the late Ronald Carroll and Doris Elizabeth Voland, Sr. He was the loving husband to Cindy Lou Voland.

Besides Ron's wife Cindy,  he is survived; daughter, Tiffany Frazier (John) of Glen Burnie, MD; stepdaughters, Jessica...

Joseph Filmore Wantz

Joseph Filmore Wantz

Sep 30, 2024

Joseph Filmore Wantz, 98, of Westminster, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2024. He was blessed with the constant care of his family and the staff at Weikert's Care Home, Littlestown, PA in his final weeks. Born December 9, 1925 in Baltimore County, MD, Joe was the son of the late Noah and Ruth...

Dennis "Denny" Patrick Wise, Jr.

Dennis "Denny" Patrick Wise, Jr.

Sep 29, 2024

Dennis “Denny” Patrick Wise, Jr., age 49, of Sykesville, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2024, after six days at Carroll County Hospital. Born April 4, 1975, he was the son of Sharon Josephine (Baumgartner) Wise and the late Dennis Patrick Wise, Sr. 

Denny earned a B.A. degree, and was a teacher. He was a huge supporter of the University of...