Obituaries

Nov 23, 2016

Charlotte Emma Reed, 79, of Thurmont, MD, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taneytown, MD.  Born April 8, 1937 in Frederick County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Reckley) Davis.

Charlotte was a factory worker for many years, and...

Nov 22, 2016

Clara Virginia Beamer, 93, of Finksburg, died early Tuesday morning, November 22, 2016.

Born March 23, 1923 in Finksburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry Carroll and Elvie Maude (Harry) Hughes.  She was the wife of the late Robert W. Beamer, who predeceased her in 1975.

In 1985 Virginia retired from Random House...

Nov 20, 2016

Daniel Wayne “Danny” King, Sr., 55, of Westminster, died Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Carroll Hospital Center.  Born February 3, 1961 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Virgil Cleveland and Elaine (Dimler) King.

Danny worked for several years as a painter for Mike Rose Painting in Westminster.  He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter...

Nov 14, 2016

Louise Elizabeth Riffle, 103, of Taneytown, died peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Lorien Taneytown.  Born March 23, 1913, in Gist, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Luther and Elsie (Easten) Myerly.  She was the wife of the late Wilson Albertus Riffle, to whom she was married for 64 years.

Louise was a graduate...

Nov 11, 2016

Benjamin Franklin Black, Jr., 82, resident of Gettysburg, PA, died peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2016 at his home.  Born June 25, 1934 in Union Bridge, MD, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Black, Sr. and Alice Virginia (Hossler) Black.  He was married to Phyllis Joan (Staub) Black, his wife of 59 years.

Ben...

Nov 11, 2016

Dorsey Willis, Jr., 34, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2016.

Born on April 19, 1982 in Baltimore, Maryland he was the son of the late Frank D. Willis, Sr. and Okima Moore.

He loved being a Certified Nursing Assistant, and cherished every moment with his children.  He was an amazing father,...

Nov 11, 2016

Donald L. Shantz, Sr., 76, resident of Taneytown, Maryland, died on Friday November 11, 2016 at his home.

Donald was born April 20, 1940 in Hagerstown, Maryland.  He was the child of Clara Flora Peters and Richard Carl Shantz.  He was married to Marie Fogle Shantz, his wife of 53 years.

Don lived in Emmitsburg...

Nov 9, 2016

Kathleen Mary Dunn, 69, of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg.  Born February 13, 1947 in Dobbs Ferry, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Alice Alworth Golden.  She was the wife of the late David James Dunn.  He preceded her in death in 2007.

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Nov 5, 2016

Paul H. Frock, 89, life-long resident of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at his home.

Born September 23, 1927 in Westminster, he was the son of the late Ivan L. Frock and Mary (Harmon) Frock.  He was the husband of 39 years to Jean C....

Nov 1, 2016

Mary Katherine Devilbiss, 68, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg, PA.  Born December 14, 1947 in Carroll County, MD, she was the daughter of the late C. William and Bessie Barber Lowe.  She was the wife of the late William “Bill” Devilbiss, to whom she was married for 25...

Nov 1, 2016

Gladys Mae Bell, 95, resident of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taneytown.

Born July 1, 1921 at home near Emmitsburg, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Allen Edward and Emma Louisa (Stonesifer) Bollinger.  She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, C. Harold...

Nov 1, 2016

Elizabeth Clara Tatum, 82, of Union Bridge, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born August 7, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Warren Benjamin Newland, Sr. and Elizabeth Deckert Newland.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of...

Nov 1, 2016

John Henry Gainor, 73, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD.  Born September 12, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Summers Henry Gainor, Jr. who was killed in action in France during World War II, and the late Cora Smith Nuetzel.  He was the...

Oct 29, 2016

James Monroe Hahn, age 95, resident of Keymar, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at St. Catherine’s Nursing Center (St. Josephs Ministries) in Emmitsburg.

Born November 20, 1920 in Tyrone, Maryland, he was the son of the late Luther Jacob Abraham Hahn and Mary Catherine Clingan Hahn.  He was predeceased...

Oct 28, 2016

Dr. Daniel Harvey Gadra, 78, of Frederick, Maryland passed away at Frederick Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family on October 28, 2016, after a hard fought battle with Leukemia.  Born April 28, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Mildred Margaret (Nagel) Gadra and Daniel John Gadra.  He was the devoted husband of Sonia (Ramos)...

Oct 27, 2016

Joan Elaine Harbaugh, 76, of Sabillasville, MD, died peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born December 8, 1939 in Patapsco, MD, she was the daughter of the late George and Clidine Wagner Blizzard.  She was the wife of the late Martin Harbaugh, Sr.

Joan was a baker at the...

Oct 26, 2016

Sharon Lee Sinnott, 62, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at her home.

Born March 18, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Rose (Zeigler) Sinnott.

She was a graduate of Westminster High School and worked for a short time at the Maryland Cup...

Oct 24, 2016

Jeffrey Steven Hughes, 54, of Westminster, died Monday evening, October 24, 2016 at his home.

Born May 8, 1962 in Westminster, he was the son of Ethel E. Miller Hughes of Westminster and the late H. Holden Hughes.  He formerly worked for the Red Cross and also was employed as a construction worker for different companies.  Jeffrey...

Oct 24, 2016

Joseph William “Billy” Wilson, 68, of Fairfield, PA, died Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Martinsburg V.A. Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV.  Born Sept 13, 1948 in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph G. and Dorothy (Smith) Wilson.

Billy was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He was seriously wounded...

Oct 24, 2016

William Thomas “Bill” Gerwig, 83, of Taneytown, MD died peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2016 with his family at his side at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, MD.  Born December 11, 1932 in Ellicott City, MD, he was the son of the late William Jacob and Miriam (Brown) Gerwig.  He was the devoted husband of Judy (Keefe) Gerwig,...