Obituaries

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...

Sep 2, 2016

Anthony “Tony” Richard Weddle, 53, resident of Thurmont, Maryland, died following a lengthy illness on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on April 18, 1963 in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of Charolette (Billie) Lewis Weddle (Bill) of Thurmont and James Richard Weddle (Pat) of Woodsboro.  He is also...

Sep 1, 2016

R. Marie Long, 80, life-long resident of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA, surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 29, 1936 at 139 N. Seton Ave. in Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Regina Humerick Keepers.  She was predeceased by her...

Aug 31, 2016

Herbert Allen Miller, 65, resident of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at his home.

Born March 3, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Donald F. and Mary Teresa (Rosensteel) Miller.  He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon (Wilkinson) Miller in 2008.

Herb was a 1970 graduate...

Aug 31, 2016

Linda Kay Franklin, 67, of Reisterstown, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at her home.  Born July 15, 1949 in Somerset County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Meryl and Margarite (Murphy) Pugh.

Linda was a cashier for over 34 years at Giant Foods in Glen Burnie.  She enjoyed traveling, reading, shopping and watching TV.

Aug 29, 2016

Mary “Mar” Stevenson, 61, of Taneytown, MD died Monday, August 29, 2016 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born March 28, 1955 in Carmi, IL, she was the daughter of the late Robert Cavey.  She was the devoted partner of Thomas Heffernan.

Mar was a computer specialist and bookkeeper for the Westminster Recovery Center for several years. ...

Aug 28, 2016

Janaki Devi Shrestha, 79, resident of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Carroll Hospital Center.  Born on April 20, 1937 in Kathmandu, Nepal, she was the daughter of the late Ram Bahakta Shrestha and Chet Kumari Shrestha.  She was predeceased by her husband Gopal Das Shrestha in 2008.  She is...

Aug 28, 2016

Harry Glenn Reaver, 82, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born April 11, 1934 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Ervin and Ida (Sprankle) Reaver.  He was the husband of Lucinda “Cindy” (Gue) Reaver, to whom he was married for 64 years.

Glenn was...

Aug 27, 2016

Donald Lee Eversole, age 66, resident of Rouzerville, Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, PA.

Born on October 25, 1949 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore and Freda (Wagerman) Eversole.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Debbie Faye (Wishard) Eversole.

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