2021

Ralph Franklin Leedy, 85, of Westminster passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 28, 2021, surrounded by his family at the Dove House in Westminster.

Born November 12, 1935 in Manchester, he was the son the late Lawrence Leedy and Nanny Belle Leedy, nee Grubb; beloved husband of Mary Jane Leedy, his wife of 64 years; loving father of...

2021

Victoria Ellen Baker, 69, of Taneytown passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her home.  Born December 23, 1951 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Thomas William Allison Baker and Betty Baker, nee Staup; beloved sister of Kathlyn Marie Holt and her husband Charles, and the Late Allison Lee “Butch” Baker; cherished sister-in-law of Kay...

Jan 1, 2021

Janet Louise Lemmon, 80, formerly of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Transitions Nursing and Rehab Center of Gettysburg, PA.

Born December 5, 1940 in Hanover, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Luther Norman and Mary Louise (Mummert) Lemmon.

She is survived by a son, Earl Eugene Reed; brothers,...

Jan 1, 2021

Judy Kay Meador, 69, of Finksburg, MD, died peacefully on Friday, New Year's Day, January 1, 2021 at her home, with her loving husband, daughters, and family at her bedside.  Born February 13, 1951 in Champaign, IL, she was the daughter of the late Delmer Davis and the late Helen (Stroud) Davis Clark.  She was the devoted wife of...

Jan 1, 2021

William Robert “Bob” Flickinger, 88, resident of Taneytown, Maryland, passed away on Friday morning, January 1, 2021 at Lorien Taneytown from complications of Covid pneumonia.

He was born on December 3, 1932 in Tyrone, Maryland, the son of the late William K. and Hilda M. (Zepp) Flickinger.  He was married on June 30, 1957 to Fairy Louise...

Dec 26, 2020

Master Sergeant Lester Francis Wooden, 79, of Frankford, Delaware, entered heaven on Saturday, December 26, 2020 following a lengthy illness, at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville, PA.

Born on May 9, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the oldest son of the late Louis and Louise (Trageser) Wooden.  He was the husband of the late Janet F....

Dec 25, 2020

Evelyn Armacost Schaeffer, 92, life-long resident of Westminster, Maryland passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020 at Brightview Assisted Living in Westminster.

Born on July 22, 1928 in Finksburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Leona (Kay) Armacost.  She was the loving and devoted wife of the late John Calvin Schaeffer,...

Dec 22, 2020

June Ellen Howes Grove, 78, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on December 22, 2020 at the Carroll Hospital Center, following a battle with multiple myeloma cancer.

Born June 1, 1942 in Olney, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles Elliott Baldwin and Johanna E. (Fisher) Baldwin.  She was twice married predeceased by her 1st husband,...

Dec 22, 2020

Susan Marie Kreps, 52, of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her home.  Born April 7, 1968 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Leon and Marie Josephine (Kolb) Kreps.  She was the life-long partner of Edward Frank Kwarta of Emmitsburg.

Susan was a graduate of Catoctin High School,...

Dec 21, 2020

Geoffrey Roger Zurgable, 73, of McHenry, Maryland, formerly of Emmitsburg, Maryland died peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg.

Born May 21, 1947 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Roger and Irene Zurgable.

Geoffrey graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1964 and Mount St. Mary’s...

Dec 19, 2020

Pete Lee Haney, 37, of Taneytown, Maryland, died suddenly on Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Born November 17, 1983 in Baltimore, Maryland he was the son of the late George Lee and Linda Marie (Harlow) Haney.

Pete worked in lawn care, and loved spending time with family and friends.  He will be missed by all who...

Dec 19, 2020

Michael Lee Wantz, Sr., 66, of Thurmont, MD, died on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  Born June 12, 1954 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Irene A. (Miller) Wantz.

Mike was a graduate of Catoctin High school, class of ’73.  He worked for Schildt Construction Company in...

Dec 18, 2020

Linda Gabler Rosenthal, 78, of Emmitsburg, MD, died on Friday, December 18, 2020 at her home.  Born November 4, 1942 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Isadore and Marjorie (Jetton) Gabler.  She was the devoted wife of Michael Rosenthal, to whom she was married for 57 years.

Linda earned two Masters degrees and...

Dec 18, 2020

Virginia Mae Bowling, 75, was a life-long resident of Emmitsburg, Maryland until she went into long term nursing care.  She passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA.

Born February 19, 1945 in Olney, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Homer Franklin and Ernestine (Hayes) Tyler.  Twice married she was...

Dec 17, 2020

Sister Mary Catherine (Ginger Lee) Warehime, age 65, died peacefully at St. Agnes Sisters’ Residence Baltimore, Maryland on December 17, 2020.  She was born on July 12, 1955 in Baltimore, the second of three children born to Flo May (Ambrose) and Donald Leroy Warehime.    During her attendance at Seton High School in Baltimore, she converted to the Catholic Faith,...

Dec 16, 2020

Dru Ann Click, 66, of Westminster, Maryland died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at home, following an over 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born December 30, 1953 in Rapid City, South Dakota, she was the daughter of Beauford “Shorty” A. Boyd and step-daughter of Karen Boyd of Fayetteville, N.C.; daughter of Marcia Ann (Landon) Boyd Feller...

Dec 15, 2020

Sister Jeanne Filor, age 85, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on December 15, 2020.    She was born May 21, 1935 in Buffalo, New York to Margaret (Fitzpatrick) and John Filor. Before entering the Community, Sister Jeanne was a member of St. Frances de Sales Parish in Buffalo.  She graduated from the Institute of the Sisters of...

Dec 14, 2020

Brent Tyler Propst, 20, of Union Bridge, MD, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 14, 2020 at his home.  Born July 17, 2000 in Westminster, he was the son of Robert Scott Propst of Union Bridge, and Laurie Beth (Koons) Propst (Calvin Murray) of Westminster.

Brent was a graduate of Francis Scott Key High School, class of 2018. ...

Dec 12, 2020

Cassandra Ruth “Cassie” Seibert Wilhide went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 12, 2020.  Born September 18, 1943 in Clear Spring, MD, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Keiffer Seibert and Virginia Ruth Miles Seibert.

Cassie was a graduate of Clear Spring High School, class of 1961.  She loved to sing and...

Dec 11, 2020

Thomas Michael Woerner, 75, of Westminster, Maryland died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at home.

Born June 27, 1945 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late George H. and Irene (Wescoat) Woerner.

Tom was a graduate of Glassboro, NJ H.S., and Glassboro State College.  He was a veteran of the...