Obituaries

Oct 22, 2016

John Kermit “Kermie” McGlaughlin, 46, of Emmitsburg, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born February 17, 1970 in Gettysburg, he was the second son of Dennis and Patty (Glass) McGlaughlin, Sr. of Emmitsburg.

Kermie was a graduate of Catoctin High School, class of 1988.  He was a welder,...

Oct 22, 2016

Julia M. Johnson, 71, resident of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016 surrounded by her family at home.

Born on July 18, 1945 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Nanabelle Sexton.  She was predeceased by her husband, Jimmie C. Johnson in 2003.

Julia was retired...

Oct 18, 2016

Carolyn Anne (Umbel) Clarke, 70, of Thurmont, MD, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, following a protracted battle with cancer.  Born September 1, 1946 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen Eyler Umbel.  She grew up in a large, loving...

Oct 16, 2016

Ronald Leroy “Sonny” Dayhoff, 63, of Taneytown, MD, died Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born October 23, 1952 in Uniontown, MD, he was the son of the late Dorothy Dayhoff Johnson.  He was the devoted companion of Carol Lookingbill for 35 years.

Sonny was a Grounds Foreman at McDaniel College, formerly Western...

Oct 15, 2016

Ruth Jean Sell, 86, resident of Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, Maryland, and formerly of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Carroll Lutheran Village healthcare center.

Born on September 9, 1930 in Thurmont, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Raymond James Ohler and Emma Sevilla (Cluts) Ohler.  She is survived by...

Oct 15, 2016

James Richard Brown, 80, life-long resident of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Golden Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Westminster.

Born on May 16, 1936 in Thurmont, Maryland, he was the son of the late John Thomas Brown and Mettie M. (Willhide) Brown. ...

Oct 14, 2016

Annie Hughes Hoff, 87, resident of Finksburg, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Westminster.

Born June 13, 1929 in Finksburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Harry C. Hughes and Elva Maude (Harry) Hughes.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Wilfred...

Oct 13, 2016

Rita Margaret Petry, 74, resident of Timber Ridge in Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at her home.

Born January 4, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Albert and Arabell (Bartell) Michael.

She worked for Random House Publishers in Westminster, and was...

Oct 13, 2016

We are saddened by the sudden loss of Tammy Humerick from Emmitsburg, MD on Thursday, October 13, 2016.  She passed at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.  Born December 30, 1968, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of David Ott of Emmitsburg, MD and the late Jane Ann (Winand) Ott, of Dave & Jane’s Restaurant in Fairfield, PA. ...

Oct 9, 2016

Stanley Gustav Lupinski, Jr., 61, of Emmitsburg, MD, died on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.  Born November 2, 1954 in McKees Rock, PA, he was the son of Elizabeth (Jurena) Lupinski of Emmitsburg, and the late Stanley Lupinski, Sr.

Stanley was a carpenter and worked for several companies over the years. ...

Oct 5, 2016

Lillian Ann Cantwell, 56, of Hanover, PA, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at York Hospital in York, PA.  Born February 21, 1960 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Frances Curtis Fields of Harney, MD, and the late Kenneth Fields, Jr.  She was the devoted and loving wife of Kyle Cantwell.

Lily was a homemaker who...

Oct 4, 2016

Patricia Ann “Patty” Baker Baust, 60, of Spring Grove, PA, died suddenly on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in York, PA.

Born December 28, 1955 in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of Lula “Frances” Jones Baker of Spring Grove and the late Stanley Baker, Jr.  She was the wife of Danny Baust, to whom she was married...

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.