Margaret Alice Buffington Weller
Sep 28, 2021
Margaret Alice LaRue (Buffington) Weller, formerly of Union Bridge MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 28th, 2021. She was a resident of Bethania Home Care, Westminster MD, where she had resided for almost 7 years.
She was born May 21, 1929 in Union Bridge MD to the late John Alexander and Mabel (Fogle) Buffington. She was...
Wayne H. Hansen
Sep 27, 2021
Wayne Howard Hansen, 68, of Taneytown, died on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville, PA. Born June 16, 1953 in Baltimore, he was the son of Jesse A Hansen, Sr. and the late Isabelle L (Northrup) Hansen.
Wayne began working for Black and Decker in Hampstead when he was 18. He later worked...
Richard Anthony "Tink" Ott, Sr.
Sep 27, 2021
Richard Anthony “Tink” Ott, Sr., 85, of Thurmont, MD, passed surrounded by family on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Master’s Haven Assisted Living, in Finksburg. Born March 16, 1936 in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Charles Christopher Ott and Virginia Baugher Ott.
Richard was a proud Army veteran, serving from 1954-1957....
Sister Elizabeth Ann Tonroe
Sep 27, 2021
Sister Elizabeth Ann (Mary Theresa) Tonroe, age 94, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on September 27, 2021. She was born July 10, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland to Eleanor E. (Tighe) and Joseph M. Tonroe. Before entering the Community, Sister Elizabeth Ann was a member of St. Ann’s Parish in Baltimore. She graduated from Seton High School...
Renee Dawn (Masser) Gearinger
Sep 26, 2021
Renee Dawn Gearinger (nee Masser), 60, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the BridgingLife Hospice Center (formerly Dove House) in Westminster surrounded by loved ones. Born August 12, 1961, she was the daughter of John Melvin and Carolyn Yvonne Masser (nee Norwood).
Renee worked as a cashier for 25 years at the Safeway in Walkersville. She...
Katherine Armacost Koontz
Sep 26, 2021
Katherine Leona Armacost Koontz, 90, of Hanover, PA, died peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. Born October 2, 1930 in Finksburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Leona (Kay) Armacost. She was the beloved wife of the late Karl Grant Henry Koontz, to whom she was married...
Veronica Carolyn (Weaver) High
Sep 25, 2021
“Three things will last forever- faith, hope, and love- and the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13, NLT). Veronica Carolyn High, of Westminster, MD, had a beautiful faith in God, limitless hope, and a life defined by sacrificial love for others. Her life was full of love: love for God, her family, and her friends. On Saturday,...
Thomas Dessecker, Sr.
Sep 25, 2021
Thomas Calvin Dessecker, Sr., 80, of Taneytown, died on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Born July 18, 1941 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Ernest Lee and Gladys Eileen (Cornell) Dessecker. He was the devoted husband of the late Patricia Ann (Rose) Dessecker, to whom he was married for 57...
Carolyn K. Starr
Sep 23, 2021
Carolyn K. Starr, 80, of Westminster died at Carroll Hospital Center on September 23, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born December 1, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Howard E. Koontz Jr. and Louise Mehring Koontz Bankert. Carolyn met her late husband, Ronald Joe Starr, on a blind date through a mutual friend. They were married for...
Janalee Ann Kodak
Sep 23, 2021
With heavy hearts, the Kodak family regrets to announce the passing of our loved one, Janalee (Jan) Kodak at the age of 72. In her time on this earth, Jan brightened the lives of countless people with her smile and unwavering positivity.
Jan’s incredible strength, love & laughter will continue to be celebrated by the family surviving...
Evelyn "Eckie" Stitely
Sep 23, 2021
Evelyn Louise “Eckie” Stitely, age 72 of Gettysburg, PA, passed peacefully Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born May 17, 1949 in Gist, MD, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Corun) Dyson. She was the devoted wife of Ronald Lee Stitely, Sr., her husband of 48 years.
Evelyn was a beloved...
Samuel David Andrew
Sep 20, 2021
Samuel David Andrew, 76, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Glade Valley Center in Walkersville. Born on January 29, 1945, he was the son of the late Clarence and Edith Andrew (nee Alexander). Samuel will be missed dearly by his daughter, Angela Armolt, and son Matthew Andrew.
A memorial service will begin at 11...
Joan (Donohue) Eichhorn
Sep 19, 2021
Joan Eichhorn, beloved spouse of John C. Eichhorn and loving mother to Rani Ruby and her husband Mike of Arnold, MD and Ashley Eichhorn of Titusville, PA passed away unexpectedly from Alzheimer’s related complications on September 19, 2021.
Joan is survived by her husband, daughters and five grandchildren: Maxwell Cooper Ruby (19) of Arnold, MD, Nicholas Michael...
Dorothy "Dottie" (Rafferty) Trado
Sep 18, 2021
Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Trado, 87, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Lorien Taneytown. Born April 10, 1934 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bender) Rafferty.
Dottie was a secretary at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD. She retired from NIH following several...
Linda Anne (Davies) Carr
Sep 17, 2021
Linda Anne Davies Carr departed this life on September 17, 2021. Born July 22, 1948 in Augusta, GA to Edward and Miriam Davies, and she spent her early years in Oahu, Hawaii until moving to Wheaton, MD. She attended the University of Maryland and worked for twenty seven years with C&P Telephone (Verizon) in Washington, D.C. She is...
Charles Walter Nightingale, Jr.
Sep 16, 2021
Charles W. Nightingale, Jr, 83, died peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to BridgingLife Hospice, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157 or to the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Sister Catherine Fitzgerald
Sep 15, 2021
Sister Catherine Fitzgerald (Catherine Annette), age 88, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on September 15, 2021. She was born January 27, 1933 in Washington, D.C. to Annette Marie (Everett) and John Leroy Fitzgerald. Before entering the Community, Sister Catherine was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Washington, D.C. She graduated from St. Paul’s Academy...
Ardell Sheets
Sep 13, 2021
Omas “Ardell” Sheets, 64 of Littlestown, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Hanover Hospital. Born July 15, 1957, in Rockingham County, VA, he was the son of the late John Omas Sheets, Jr. and Mary Willodene “Willie” Sheets, nee Fishback; beloved partner of 28 years to Cathy Boyd; loving brother of...
Louise (Frazier) Arvin
Sep 13, 2021
Catherine Louise Arvin, 82, of Taneytown, died on Monday, September 13, 2021 at her home. Born March 22, 1939 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Keene) Frazier. She was the devoted wife of Richard Arvin, to whom she was married 66 years.
Louise was a long-time employee of Thunderhead Lanes in...
Blair "Butch" Kapraun
Sep 12, 2021
Blair Lee Kapraun (known as “Butch” or "Lee" to family and friends), 74, of Taneytown, passed away peacefully at Nova Springs Assisted Living Facility in Finksburg on 12 September 2021. Born 22 November 1946, he was the son of the late Elmer and Beverly (Marlowe) Kapraun. He was the husband of Roberta “Robin” (Raith) Kapraun, to whom he was...