Phyllis T. Manger, 90, of Westminster, MD, died peacefully Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Longview Nursing Home in Manchester, MD. Born November 28, 1925 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Hesson) Crandell. She was the wife of the late Joseph Clayton Manger, Jr. Phyllis was a Customer Service Representative for Carroll County Bank and BB&T. She...
Marlin L. Rittase, age 82, of Glenville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Brethren Home at Cross Keys Village in New Oxford, PA. Born September 4, 1933 in Taneytown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Laverne J. and Carrie T. (Smith) Rittase. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, June Close Rittase....
Theresa Ann (Warthen) Brown, 82, of Fairfield, PA, died peacefully Monday, February 10, 2016, at Genesis Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA. Born September 24, 1933 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph J. and Grace G. (Welty) Warthen. She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Robert J. Brown, to whom she was married for almost...
Suellen Valentine Barbe, 68, of Hanover, PA died peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA. Born March 5, 1947 in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Valentine and Jesse Lee (McBee) Knipple. She was the beloved wife of Harold “Bunk” Barbe. Suellen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. ...
Cherie G. Granger, 91, of Westminster, died early Saturday morning, February 6, 2016 at Carroll Hospital Center. Born February 5, 1925 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Tolly and Sarah E. (Faithful) Gill. Her husband, Albert P. Granger, predeceased her in 2012. Cherie loved to pay canasta and solitaire on the computer and enjoyed all of her...
Vera J. Kaufman, 90, of Finksburg, died Thursday evening, February 4, 2016 at her home. Born April 23, 1925 in North Tazewell, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Luther F. Hoback and Bessie Bell Repass Hoback. Her husband, Jerome A. Kaufman, predeceased her in 1969. Vera was employed as a Balance Clerk for the Social Security Administration until...
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT OUR TANEYTOWN LOCATION. Glenda Gail Mines, 52, of Emmitsburg, MD, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA. Glenda was born September 12, 1963 in Indiana. She was the wife of the late Raymond Mines. She is survived by a son, James Northern of Emmitsburg. She was predeceased...
Kathryn DeFord “Kay” Trice, 85, of Denton, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD. Born March 5, 1930 in Burrsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Chance) DeFord. She was the wife of the late W. Henry Trice, to whom she was married for 45 years. Kay...
Jason Dwayne Kreit, 32, of Taneytown, MD, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at York Hospital in York, PA. Born March 21, 1983 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of John Kreit (Rolanda Morningstar) of Taneytown, and Carol Kreit (Joseph Ray) of Berkeley Springs, WV. Jason enjoyed playing golf, hunting, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends. ...
JoAnn A. Rhoten, age 76, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Carroll Hospice Dove House. Born January 11, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Eugene and Thelma Beatrice (Davidson) Rhoten. JoAnn was a 1958 graduate of Westminster High School. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in...
Ana Antoinette Skye, age 71, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2016 at her home. Surviving are sisters, Maria Johnson, Carol Skye, and Mary Skye; and nephew, Alexander Johnson. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 47 DePaul St. Emmitsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Elizabeth “Betty” Billingslea Scott, 91, of Westminster died January 28, 2016. Born December 8, 1924 in Westminster, MD, she was the daughter of the late Dr. C. L. Billingslea and M. Ruth (Wickert) Billingslea, and the wife of the late David A. Scott. She was a graduate of WHS, McDaniel College (previously Western Maryland) class of 1944, and John Hopkins...
Adam John “Buzz” Klein, Jr., 83, of Taneytown, MD, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA. Born September 24, 1932 in Baltimore County, MD, he was the son of the late Adam and Rosa (Lang) Klein, Sr. He was the husband of Mary (Plaine) Klein, to whom he was married for 56 years. Buzz...
Nancy V. Eyler, 73, of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA. Born March 10, 1942 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Reno and Marian (Stonesifer) Eyler. She was the wife of the late Jack L. Eyler. Nancy worked at Freeman Shoe Company in Emmitsburg, and the Kinnie...
Sterling Leo Orndorff, 90, of Emmitsburg, MD died peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg. Born January 9, 1926 in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Maurice and Irene (Wivell) Orndorff. He was the husband of Regina (Orendorff) Orndorff, to whom he was married for almost 66 years. Sterling worked at the Schindler...
Ruth Faye “Sandy” Seitler, 84, of Littlestown, PA died peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born February 14, 1931 in Harrisonburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Beulah (Hillyard) Whitmer. Ruth was a Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor at the former Rosewood Center in Owings Mills for nearly 30...
Sister Francis Marie (Mary Margaret) Lanasa, age 93, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on January 16, 2016. She was born on May 19, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland, one of twelve children born to Francis and Marie (Brady) Lanasa. Sister Francis Marie joined the Daughters of Charity on April 7, 1946 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. In 1947 Sister Francis...
Betty Jane Fream Naylor, 85, of Taneytown, MD, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born July 10, 1930 in Taneytown, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Muriel (Wantz) Fream. She was the wife of George Naylor, to whom she was married for 65 years. After graduating from Taneytown High School,...
William John Fortin, Jr., 93, of Nokomis, Florida, died Thursday morning, January 14, 2016 at Transitions Healthcare in Sykesville. Born September 28, 1922 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, he was the son of the late William J. Fortin, Sr. and Regina Hood Fortin. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy S. Holland Fortin. Bill was a veteran...
Lenora Vera King, 79, of Westminster, MD, formerly of Taneytown, died peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Golden Living Nursing Home in Westminster. Born April 20, 1936 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late George and Ellen (Birmingham) Herd. She was the wife of the late Ralph King, Sr., to whom she was married for 53 years....