Obituaries

Oct 3, 2016

Archie Fuller Davis, III, 52, resident of Union Bridge, Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.

Born on April 15, 1964 in Olney, Maryland, he was the son of Archie Fuller Davis, II and Frances Marie (Byrd) Davis of Woodbine, Maryland.  He was the husband of Mary Jane...

Oct 3, 2016

Shawn Tyler Livesay, 22, of Hagerstown, Maryland, died suddenly on October 3, 2016 at his home.

Born September 7, 1994 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Robert J. Livesay, Sr. and Theresa (Johns) Livesay of Westminster.

Shawn was an avid Baltimore Ravens Fan.  He enjoyed fishing, walking outdoors and nature.

He...

Oct 3, 2016

Mary-Lou Pletcher, 86, of Taneytown, (Harney), Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, Maryland.

She was born on July 22, 1930 in Kenniwick, Washington, daughter of the late William Perier and Grace (Harrison) Perier.  She was married on March 14, 1952 to her beloved husband of 64 years,...

Sep 30, 2016

Donald Andrew, Jr., 50, of Emmitsburg, MD, died on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Ellicott City Health Care Center, in Ellicott City, MD.  Born January 10, 1966 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Betty Andrew, Sr.

Donald was a construction worker and wood cutter.  He was employed by W.F. Delauter...

Sep 29, 2016

Ashley Nicole Sipes, 21, of Westminster, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, following a battle with leukemia.  Born December 22, 1994 in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of Scott Redifer of Westminster and Mary (Kline) Hall of PA.  She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Tyler Sipes, and...

Sep 29, 2016

Millard Lynwood “Dutch” “Mitty” Kibler, 80, of Westminster, MD, died peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born April 4, 1936 in Luray, Virginia, he was the son of the late Clarence M. and Dora Lee Wright Kibler.  He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Charlotte L. Shaffer Kibler.

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Sep 29, 2016

On September 29, 2016 Paul Edward Bollinger; Beloved husband of the late Gladys Bollinger (Nee Johnson); Loving father of John Barry Bollinger Lane and his wife Sharon and Carolyn Flester and her husband John. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home on Saturday from 3 to 5 pm...

Sep 26, 2016

Carolyn Ruth Johnson, age 71, of Westminster, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, September 26, 2016 at her home.

Born February 5, 1945 in Tazewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Hatford and Sally (Sizemore) Powers.  She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Robert E. Johnson, Sr.

Sep 23, 2016

Billy Martin Gillespie, 80, of Fairfield, PA, died peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Born September 25, 1935, in East Gulf, WV, he was the son of the late Luther and Mabel (Payne) Gillespie.  He was the devoted husband of Marlene (Shriner) Gillespie, to whom he was married for 36 years....

Sep 20, 2016

Captain David Allen Hargett, Medical Service Corps, United States Navy, Retired, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.  Born August 16, 1941 in Beaver Falls, PA, he was the son of the late George and Gertrude (Steiner) Hargett.  He was the devoted husband of Mary Elizabeth (Pelaia) Hargett, to whom he was married...

Sep 17, 2016

Allen Douglas Upton, 73, of Taneytown, MD, and formerly of Pasadena, MD, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.  Born March 7, 1943 in Severn, MD, he was the son of the late Melvin and Hilda (Clark) Upton.  He was the devoted husband of Pauline “Cookie” Upton, to whom he was married...

Sep 16, 2016

Gordon George Gall, 59, of Delta, Pennsylvania, died on Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home.

Born August 22, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Gloria Elaine Gall of Gettysburg, PA and the late David Carl Gall.

He was a 1976 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School.  Gordon was...

Sep 15, 2016

Barbara Ann Stefl, 74, of Taneytown, MD formerly of Ocean View, Delaware, died on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, Maryland.

Born on July 20, 1942 in Uniontown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella (Kordella) Salonick.  She was predeceased by her husband Robert E. Stefl.

Sep 13, 2016

James Melvin Jones, 72, of Taneytown, MD, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at his residence in Taneytown.  Born July 15, 1944 in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Melvin and Sylvia (Smith) Jones.

James enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He also liked to have a good time with his friends and family....

Sep 13, 2016

PLEASE NOTE THAT PASTOR MATTOON'S MEMORIAL SERVICE IS ON SEPTEMBER 24th !!!

Royal George Mattoon, age 74, of Sykesville, MD died at his home on September 13, 2016. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY on July 21, 1942 to Irwin C. and Marjorie E. (Vaughan) Mattoon.

He graduated from Beekmantown Central School and...

Sep 11, 2016

Mary Grace Wantz, 85, resident of Westminster, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born May 26, 1931 in Williamson, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Grace (Kriner) Shaffer.  She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Joseph...

Sep 9, 2016

Joel Bobby “Joe” Hawkins, 81, of Westminster, MD, died Friday, September 9, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.  Born September 1, 1935 in Waynesville, NC, he was the son of the late Jack and Hillis (Caldwell) Hawkins.  He was the devoted husband of Alice (Robertson) Hawkins, to whom he was married for 59 years.

Joe was a...

Sep 8, 2016

William Henry Eichert, 68, of Mt. Airy, died Thursday evening, September 8, 2016 at Pleasant View Nursing Home.

Born July 23, 1948 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Henry P. and Helen E. (Hearn) Eichert.   He is survived by a brother, Charles Eichert of Phoenixville, PA.

A Graveside service will be held...

Sep 5, 2016

Wyatt Walter Smith, 25, of Monrovia, MD, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2016 in Littlestown, PA.  Born November 28, 1990 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Kristen Smith of Littlestown, PA, and Anthony Smith of Monrovia, MD.

Wyatt was a 2008 graduate of Urbana High School.  He was employed for a time as a...

Sep 4, 2016

Thelma Joyce McClure Doss, 83, of Cartersville, GA died peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg, PA.  Born March 13, 1933 in Midway, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bige and Laura (Bucannon) Doss.

Thelma was a creative and successful florist, floral designer, and artist.  She recently relocated to Taneytown...