Obituaries

Feb 12, 2023

On February 12, 2023 Barbara Jean (Sipes) Gately passed into the Lord’s care. She was happily married to Thomas J Gately Jr. for 59 years. She was born in Baltimore Maryland on January 25, 1944 to Harry & Minnie Sipes. She was a longstanding member of the Keysville-Detour Homemakers Club. She was an avid collector of antiques, particularly primitive...

Feb 11, 2023

Michael Paul Rumford 79 of Taneytown died at his home on February 11, 2023. Born March 16, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan he was the son of the late George and Louise Rumford.

He is survived by his wife Susan of 44 years and sisters-in-law Teresa Miller and Kathleen Miller.

He was predeceased by sister Elaine...

Feb 10, 2023

Surrounded by her family with love, Susan Leigh Mitchell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and homemaker, went to meet Jesus on February 10, 2023. In Baltimore, Maryland, 80 years ago on February 16, 1942, this wonderful woman of God was born to her mother, Zella Elizabeth Mitchell (nèe Jewens), and father, William Henry Mitchell.

Susan graduated from...

Feb 10, 2023

William “Will” Andrew Clements, 21, of Westminster, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the BridgingLife Hospice, formerly Dove House, surrounded by family. Born June 21, 2001, he was the son of James G. Clements, Jr. and Erin C. Clements.

He enjoyed his days at the Penn-Mar Day Program with his caregiver McKayla Rodgers. Will loved...

Feb 9, 2023

June Marie Smith, age 83, of Taneytown, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, surrounded by her family at Lorien Taneytown. Born October 22, 1939, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Guy Olander and Clara Tressler. She was the loving wife of John Allen Smith, Sr., who died in 2008.

After 20 years of service...

Feb 3, 2023

Edward N. Koontz, Jr., age 84, of Taneytown, MD, died Friday, February 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born December 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Edward N. Koontz, Sr. and Roseanna (Grimes) Koontz.

Ed was a truck driver and enjoyed watching birds and other wildlife on his property.

Surviving...

Jan 31, 2023

Lou Siemer, age 76, of Taneytown, MD, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. Born June 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Mildred M. (Deich) Siemer. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Trudy (Beutgen) Siemer.

Lou worked as a Telecommunications Manager for Maryland National Bank, Chevy Chase...

Jan 28, 2023

Eleanor Joyce Eiker, age 77, of Fairfield PA, passed away at Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA. on January 28, 2023, with her children by her side. Born, March 5, 1945, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Deatrick. Eleanor was a 1963 graduate of Gettysburg High School. She was employed for 40 years at...

Jan 27, 2023

Paul D Lingg, age 74, went to eternal rest with God on Friday, January 27, 2023 at York Hospital. Born August 16,1948, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late William and Gladys Alberta Herring Lingg Riley.

Paul attended St. Euphemia’s Grade School and Emmitsburg High School. He was employed at Grove Machine Company in...

Jan 20, 2023

Walter M. “Chip” Green, III, age 60 died suddenly on Friday, January 20, 2023, in Odenton, MD. Born, December 6, 1962, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Joyce Ann Green and the late Walter M. Green, JR.

Chip was a 1980 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School. He served in the US Army from...

Jan 18, 2023

Donald John Herring, 60, of Fairfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. Born September 24, 1962, he was the son to Yvonne Stahley, nee Herring. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann Herring, nee Rentsel, to whom he was married to for 34 years.

He was a Supervisor...

Jan 12, 2023

Dr. Dennis M. Zack, Major, United States Air Force retired, age 80, died at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Born December 11, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Matthew M. Zack and Viola Zack. He was the loving husband to Patricia Baumgardner. Married February 19, 1993, at Fort Ritchie, MD. ...

Jan 11, 2023

Gordon Mayer, Jr., 82, of Westminster, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia. Born December 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Gordon Mayer, Sr. and Helen Woyick, nee Tinkler. He was the husband to Linda J. Mayer, nee Shamer for 57 ½ years.

He was the Brakeman for the...

Jan 9, 2023

Louis Francis Wright, Jr. "Bud," 78, of Baltimore, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family. Born February 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Louis Francis Wright, Sr., and Ruth Aileen Harris. He was the loving husband to Roxanne Wright, to whom he was married to for 59 years.

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Jan 8, 2023

David Bruce Eppig, 65, of Taneytown, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home. Born May 28, 1957, he was the son of the late Donald Joseph Eppig and Lillian Ann Eppig, nee Warren. He was the loving husband of Susan Eppig.

David was a graduate of Hood College, earning dual Bachelor’s...