Obituaries

Sister Mary Ann Bozel

Sister Mary Ann Bozel

Mar 1, 2014

Sister Mary Ann Bozel, age 89, died March 1, 2014 at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  She was born August 18, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland to Richard W. and Josephine Albert Bozel. Sister Mary Ann entered the Daughters of Charity on December 14, 1942.  For most of her life she served in the field of education, specializing in the...

Donald "Donnie" Hess, Jr.

Donald "Donnie" Hess, Jr.

Feb 27, 2014

Donald Elmer “Donnie” Hess, Jr., 63, of Taneytown died Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born July 10, 1950 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Donald and Audrey Six Hess, Sr. of Taneytown.  He was the husband of Lois Pentz Hess, to whom he was married for 30 years. Donnie was a welder...

Pastor Garland "Gary" Morgan Ii

Pastor Garland "Gary" Morgan Ii

Feb 27, 2014

The Rev. Garland Pollard “Gary” Morgan II, age 64 of Thurmont, died peacefully Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his home.  Born August 31, 1949 in Danville, VA, he was the son of Dorothy Jones Morgan of Orlando, FL and the late Garland P. Morgan I.  He was the husband of Gladys Mae Porter Morgan, to whom he was married for...

Jerry "Toad" Brawner

Jerry "Toad" Brawner

Feb 25, 2014

Jerry Joseph “Toad” Brawner, 65, of Emmitsburg, Maryland died Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Maryland.  Born August 2, 1948 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Mae Crum Brawner.  He was the husband of Mildred “Milly” Eckenrode Brawner, to whom he was married for 40 years. Jerry was a construction...

John C. Weatherly

John C. Weatherly

Feb 25, 2014

THE MEMORIAL MASS FOR MR. WEATHERLY HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED DUE TO IMPENDING INCLEMENT WEATHER.  THE MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 11 A.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 4 AT ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FAIRFIELD. John C. Weatherly, 87, of Fairfield, PA died peacefully Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD.  Born August 20, 1926 in Hilton, VA, he...

Sandra Lee (Skipper)  Glass

Sandra Lee (Skipper) Glass

Feb 22, 2014

Sandra Lee Glass, 70, of Gaithersburg, Maryland died Saturday, February 22, 2014 at her home.  Born August 15, 1943 in Swallow Falls, Garrett County, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Arden and Pauline Mayle Skipper.  She was the wife of Larry Glass, to whom she was married for almost 30 years. Sandy was an office manager for Safeway...

Anna Marie (Reaver)  Coughlin

Anna Marie (Reaver) Coughlin

Feb 20, 2014

Anna Marie Coughlin, 75, of Biglerville, PA, formerly of Taneytown died Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Village of Laurel Run in Fayetteville, PA.  Born September 13, 1938 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Marie Eckenrode Reaver.  She was the wife of Jack Coughlin of Port St. Lucie, FL. Ann was a ward clerk...

James David Flater

James David Flater

Feb 20, 2014

James David Flater, age 54, of Randallstown, formerly of Westminster, Maryland, died on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Northwest Hospital Center Seasons Hospice in Randallstown. He was born on June 11, 1959 in Hanover, PA, son of the late John Arnold and Geneva (Waltz) Flater. He was a 1978 graduate of the Maryland School for the Deaf.  He worked with...

Mary R. (Miller)  Topper

Mary R. (Miller) Topper

Feb 20, 2014

Mary R. Topper, 81, of Emmitsburg, MD died Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born September 8, 1932 in Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Topper Miller.  She was the wife of Donald F. Topper, Sr., who died June 29, 2002. Mary was a Purchasing Agent for more than 20 years...

Patricia "Pat" (Mccarley)  Reid

Patricia "Pat" (Mccarley) Reid

Feb 16, 2014

Patricia Lou “Pat” Reid, 75, of Taneytown, died peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2014 at her home.  Born July 30, 1938 in Long Beach, CA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Thomas McCarley and Lucille Carter Vincent Maki.  She was the wife of James E. Reid, to whom she was married for more than 54 years. Pat was a...

Victor Andrew  Leitzke

Victor Andrew Leitzke

Feb 16, 2014

Victor A. Leitzke, age 98, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Diven House Assisted Living at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster. He was born on September 14, 1915 in Hustisford, Dodge County, Wisconsin, son of the late Andrew F. and Dorothea (Keup) Leitzke.  He was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 64...

Floyd Edward "Sonny" Smith, Sr.

Floyd Edward "Sonny" Smith, Sr.

Feb 16, 2014

Floyd E. "Sonny" Smith, Sr., age 85, of Westminster, Maryland died on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at his home. Born January 7, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late George and Anna Bowers Smith.  He was predeceased by his wife Virginia F. Smith in 1999. Floyd was a brick mason. Surviving are children, Floyd Smith, Jr....

Henri Lisa Hamilton

Henri Lisa Hamilton

Feb 16, 2014

Henri Lisa Hamilton, age 55, of Finksburg, Maryland, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at her home. Born June 15, 1958 in Key West, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Marget Upjordan Hamilton. She was a horse trainer and horse owner who loved animals. Surviving are a daughter, Rebecca J. Wayne and husband Chris Jones...

Mary C. (Butler)  Ash

Mary C. (Butler) Ash

Feb 16, 2014

Mary C. Ash, age 76, of Randallstown, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on October 24, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Walter D. and Victoria Sczepanski Butler.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard S. Ash. Mary graduated from Milford Mill H.S....

Alfred Eric Aldred

Alfred Eric Aldred

Feb 15, 2014

Alfred Eric Aldred, 94, of Taneytown died Friday, February 15, 2014 at Golden Crest Assisted Living in Hampstead.  Born December 30, 1919 in San Francisco, he was the son of the late Alfred and Emma Johnson Aldred.  He was the husband of the late Ethel VonWerne Aldred to whom he was married for 60 years. Alfred attended both New York...

Sister Mary Augusta Von Drehle

Sister Mary Augusta Von Drehle

Feb 14, 2014

Sister Mary Augusta  (Mary Augusta) Von Drehle, age 94, died February 14, 2014 at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  She was born on March 13, 1919 in Washington, DC.  Sister Mary Augusta was  one of four children born to Anne Cecilia (Sandkuhler) and Clarence Bernard Von Drehle. Sister Mary Augusta joined the Daughters of Charity on June 16, 1939...

Edward Richard Wolfe

Edward Richard Wolfe

Feb 14, 2014

Edward Richard Wolfe, 76, of Taneytown died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Shepherd’s Glen Assisted Living in Taneytown.  Born November 18, 1937 in Bruceville, MD, he was the son of the late Grover and Ruth Airing Wolfe. Edward worked 18 years at the Black & Decker Company in Hampstead then spent nearly 20 years with Carroll County Public Schools as...

Vaughn Christopher Ireland

Vaughn Christopher Ireland

Feb 14, 2014

Vaughn Christopher Ireland, age 36, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by family following a five year battle with brain cancer. He was born on May 1, 1977 in Westminster, Maryland, and was the son of Charles L. and E. Virginia “Ginger” (Krebs) Ireland.  He is survived by his wife, Jamie L....

Peggy F. (Faulkner)  Sheeler

Peggy F. (Faulkner) Sheeler

Feb 13, 2014

Peggy F. Sheeler, age 84, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House. Born August 15, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Moore Faulkner.  She was predeceased by her husband Jack A. Sheeler in 1988. Peg was a registered nurse and graduated from Maryland...

Howard Arthur Green, Sr.

Howard Arthur Green, Sr.

Feb 12, 2014

Howard Arthur Green, Sr., 92, of Taneytown, MD died peacefully Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at his home.  Born March 2, 1921 in Gamber, he was the son of the late Aaron Arthur and Margie Mae Babylon Green.  He was the husband of Catherine Snyder Green, to whom he was married for 72 years. Howard worked in construction, carpentry, masonry and...