Obituaries

Dorothy Elizabeth (Wagner)  Wilson Eby

Dorothy Elizabeth (Wagner) Wilson Eby

Oct 7, 2013

Dorothy Elizabeth Wilson Eby of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2013 at the Carroll Hospital Center. Born on the Kate Wagner farm at Spring Mills near Westminster, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Maggie (Crabbs) Wagner.  Twice married she was predeceased by her first husband, Marion W. “Brownie” Wilson in 1982 and second...

Thomas William Baker

Thomas William Baker

Oct 6, 2013

Thomas William Baker, age 83 of Taneytown, Maryland died peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at home. Born June 15, 1930 in Linwood, MD, he was the son of the late Raymond W. and Grace E. (Rodkey) Baker.  He was predeceased by his wife Betty Marie (Staup) Baker in 2007. Tom retired after over 30 years as a logger with...

Wendy Forbush Morrow

Wendy Forbush Morrow

Oct 4, 2013

Wendy Forbush Morrow, age 86, of Taneytown, formerly of Stevensville, Maryland, died on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taneytown, MD. Born November 28, 1926 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Bliss and Laverne (Hill) Forbush.  She was predeceased by her husband, Miles Webster Morrow in 1986. Wendy worked for many...

Irene C. Zoulias

Irene C. Zoulias

Oct 3, 2013

Irene C. Zoulias, 96, of Holiday, FL, died Thursday afternoon, October 3, 2013, after a short illness at Carroll Hospice Dove House. Born June 26, 1917 in Franklin, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of Athan Churas and Urania Gekas Churas.  She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, George Zoulias. Mrs. Zoulias was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker,...

Evelyn Louise (Moose)  Ott

Evelyn Louise (Moose) Ott

Sep 30, 2013

Evelyn Louise Ott, 91, of Emmitsburg died peacefully Monday, September 30, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born December 13, 1921 in Middletown PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Matilda Yingst Moose. She was the wife of the late Bernard “Bud” Joseph Ott Jr. who died in 1995. Evelyn was the owner of...

Michelle Ann Linton

Michelle Ann Linton

Sep 28, 2013

Michelle Ann Linton, 47, of Glen Burnie, Maryland died Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Glen Burnie.  Born March 1, 1966 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Theresa Leister and Barry Linton. Surviving in addition to her parents are son, Marcus Linton of Glen Burnie; twin sister, Dawn Linton of Glen Burnie; brother, Scott Linton of Westminster; maternal grandmother, Mary...

Mildred Pauline (Reinaman)  Waddell

Mildred Pauline (Reinaman) Waddell

Sep 26, 2013

Mildred Pauline Waddell, 80, of Westminster, formerly of Taneytown, died Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster.  Born June 10, 1933 in Taneytown, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Carrie Sowers Reinaman.  She was the long-time companion of William C. Belt of Westminster. Mildred was a 1952 graduate of Taneytown High School.  She enjoyed...

James "Jim" Bryant Jones

James "Jim" Bryant Jones

Sep 16, 2013

James Bryant “Jim” Jones, age 74, of Westminster, Maryland, died on Monday, September 16, 2013 at his home following an extended illness. Born February 26, 1939 in Salem, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Vernon and Juanita (Bozeman) Jones.  He was the husband of Juanita (Lockard) Jones. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He was retired...

William Joseph Wright

William Joseph Wright

Sep 15, 2013

William Joseph Wright, PhD., age 86 of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born April 27, 1927 in New York City, N.Y., he was the son of the late William G. and Viola (Hedden) Wright.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Anne (Devereux) Wright. William was...

Ruth E. (Dull)  Miller Weishaar

Ruth E. (Dull) Miller Weishaar

Sep 13, 2013

Ruth Elizabeth Miller Weishaar, age 93, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2013 at Lorien Nursing Center in Taneytown. Born May 15, 1920 in Warfieldsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel James and Daisy May Bloom Dull.  Twice married she was predeceased by her first husband, Ralph “Jake” Miller in 1985 and by her...

Johnny William "Manny" Eyler

Johnny William "Manny" Eyler

Sep 12, 2013

Johnny William “Manny” Eyler, 53, of Emmitsburg, died Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the York Hospital Center in York, PA.  Born June 26, 1960 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar and Alice Miller Eyler. Manny was owner/operator of the former Eyler’s Auto Body Shop in Emmitsburg.  He enjoyed restoring old cars, watching old movies, playing...

Gary Brian Kesselring

Gary Brian Kesselring

Sep 9, 2013

Gary Brian Kesselring, age 50, of Westminster, Maryland, died on Monday, September 9, 2013 at the Carroll Hospital Center. Born February 11, 1963 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Frank Rundle and Joan A. (Jankowski) Kesselring of Kingsville.  He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Laura Lynn (Shannon) Kesselring. Gary was a member of the Masonic...

Jeannie Elizabeth (Marzec)  Baran

Jeannie Elizabeth (Marzec) Baran

Sep 8, 2013

Jeannie Elizabeth Baran, 57, of Taneytown, died peacefully Sunday, September 8, 2013 at her home.  Born April 5, 1956 in Hanover, PA she was the daughter of Carol Colgan Marzec of Hanover, PA and the late George J. Marzec.  She was the wife of Thomas Max Baran, to whom she was married for nearly 19 years. Jeannie was a special...

Margaret Esther (Taylor)  Lockard

Margaret Esther (Taylor) Lockard

Sep 5, 2013

Margaret Esther “Nan” Lockard, age 82, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at her home. Born August 24, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Oathelia Taylor and Gladys (King) Taylor.  She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jesse R. Lockard. In her early years, Margaret worked as a beautician,...

Ruth Victoria (Guyer)  Mellema

Ruth Victoria (Guyer) Mellema

Sep 3, 2013

Ruth Victoria Mellema, age 69, of Union Bridge, Maryland, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at her home. Born June 17, 1944 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence S. Guyer, Sr. and Edna G. (Brenneman) Guyer.  She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde Clayton Mellema in 2012. Ruth attended Waynesboro area schools and in...

Zachary Dane Smith

Zachary Dane Smith

Sep 2, 2013

Zachary Dane Smith, age 30, of Palm Coast, Florida, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2013 while traveling in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the son of Peter Joseph Smith of Emmitsburg, MD and Bonnie Carol (Gore) Boehm of Palm Coast, Florida.  He was the step-son of Hans Boehm of Florida. Zach was the owner of Express Vault, an Internet...

Betty Valtina (Schweinsberg)  Kursch

Betty Valtina (Schweinsberg) Kursch

Sep 1, 2013

Betty Valtina Kursch, age 79 of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born February 14, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn (Holland) Schweinsberg.  She was predeceased by her husband, Gregory John Kursch, Sr. in 1991. Betty was an avid reader and was...

Grace Elizabeth (Pedrick)  Farrall

Grace Elizabeth (Pedrick) Farrall

Sep 1, 2013

Grace E. Farrall, age 96, of Frederick, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Frederick. Born November 8, 1916 in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late Clark and Helena (Lawrence) Pedrick.  She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Victor Farrall. She was a bookkeeper and business manager for county government for...

Kathryn M. (Pantera)  Fend

Kathryn M. (Pantera) Fend

Aug 31, 2013

Kathryn M. Fend, age 93, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully at Hidden Treasurers Assisted Living in Westminster on Saturday, August 31, 2013 Born May 2, 1920 in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Nina (Brisson) Pantera.  She was predeceased by her husband, John Fend. Surviving are daughters, Kathleen A. Prieur of Westminster, and Sheila M. Armstrong of Idaho;...

Francis "Buzz" Orndorff

Francis "Buzz" Orndorff

Aug 25, 2013

Francis Maurice “Buzz” Orndorff, 74, of Emmitsburg died peacefully Sunday, August 25, 2013 at his home.  Born January 17, 1939 in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Maurice Anthony and Mary Irene Wivell Orndorff.  He was the husband of Mary R. Little Orndorff, to whom he was married for 48 years. Buzz worked for CJ Langerfelder & Sons...