Obituaries

Aug 19, 2021

Jeffrey Lewis Watkins, 67, of Taneytown, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19, 2021 in Emmitsburg.  Born November 13, 1953 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Lewis) Watkins.

Jeff was a graduate of the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.  He was the Club Manager...

Aug 14, 2021

Todd Edward Baker, 53, of Westminster, died Saturday, August 14, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Born April 17, 1968 in Gettysburg, he was the son of Barbara Tackett (companion Jim Crumbacker) of Taneytown and Eddy Baker (wife Kathy) of Manchester.

Todd was a master painter. He was employed by Sheldon and Sons Painting and...

Aug 14, 2021

Denise Ann Runkles, 64, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away at John’s Hopkins Hospital on August 14, 2021, following a sudden diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia.

The life of Denise was an adventure full of incredible accomplishments, generous love, and great family vacations to Ocean City and the Outer Banks. Denise was a wonderful woman that was loved,...

Aug 13, 2021

Barry Alexander Schroeder, 57, of Finksburg, died on Friday, August 13, 2021 at BridgingLife Dove House in Westminster.  Born July 7, 1964 in Baltimore, he was the son of Kenneth and Peggy (Dalton) Schroeder of Westminster.  He was the devoted husband of Theresa Ann (Kramer) Schroeder, his wife of 32 years.

Barry worked in construction supply management...

Aug 13, 2021

Naomi May Marsh, 83, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home.  Born March 24, 1938 in Pleasant Valley, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Franklin Stair, Jr. and the late Elizabeth May (Wantz) Sheely.  She was the devoted wife of the late Claude Lee Marsh, to whom she was married...

Aug 12, 2021

Denneise Granelle Whitney, 90, of Manchester, died on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at North Pines Assisted Living. Born in Missouri on July 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alan and Geda Gelwicks.

Denneise is survived by nephews Joseph Knott and David Knott; nieces Patricia Buchheit and Brenda Thompson. In addition to her parents, she...

Aug 6, 2021

James Edward Fisher, 65, of Taneytown, MD, died on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born March 18, 1956 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Charles and Delores (Moates) Fisher.  He was the husband of Tony Lee (Knouse) Fisher, his wife of 15 years.

Jim was employed by the Carroll...

Aug 3, 2021

Pamela Kim Lippy, 65, of Taneytown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Dove House in Westminster, MD, with her husband Michael at her side.  Born October 1, 1955 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (McCleaf) Gonder.  She was the devoted wife of Michael Lippy, to whom she was...

Aug 2, 2021

Regina Marie Orndorff, 92, of Emmitsburg, MD died on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA.  Born July 18, 1929 in Bonneauville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Helen (Sanders) Orendorff.  She was the devoted wife of Sterling Leo Orndorff.  They were married for almost 66 years.  He passed in 2016.

Jul 30, 2021

Dr. Gertrude D. “Trudy” Conway, Professor Emerita, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones after an extended illness. She was 70.

Trudy began her distinguished career teaching philosophy at Mount Saint Mary’s University in 1979, when she returned to the United States with her husband, Abdolreza (“Huschang”) Banan, from Iran where...

Jul 29, 2021

Marianthi “Mary” Koutsouradis, 77, of Westminster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, Thursday, July 29, 2021, at her home. Born April 22, 1944, in Chios, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Dimitris and Eleni Diamantis; beloved wife of Isidoros “Steve” Koutsouradis, her husband of 55 years; cherished sister of Giannis Diamantis and his wife Georgia;...

Jul 29, 2021

Ruth Ann Plunkert, 79, of Westminster, MD, died peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born September 30, 1941 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Albert Frederick and Anna Marie (Messina) Quatman.  She was the wife of the late James Allen Plunkert, Sr.  He passed in 1999.

Ruth...

Jul 28, 2021

Brenda Kay Oberholzer, 59, of Emmitsburg, passed away peacefully at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., July 28, 2021.  Born September 23, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Robert Grant Rowe and Eleanor May Rowe, nee Bricker; loving wife of Samuel Eugene Oberholzer, Sr., whom she married in July of 1985; beloved mother of Samuel...

Jul 26, 2021

Vivian Arlene Seipp, nee Hollinger, 89, of Westminster passed away peacefully, Monday, July 26, 2021, at her home. A lifelong resident of Carroll County and was living at Sunrise Assisted Living Center in Westminster. Born on August 6th, 1931 in Union Mills, she was the daughter of the late E. Stewart Hollinger and Gertrude Hollinger, nee Sterner.

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Jul 26, 2021

Patrick John “Pat” Kiernan, 73, of Cascade, MD, was found deceased on Monday, July 26, 2021 at his home.  Born November 6, 1947 in New York, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Molloy) Kiernan.

Pat attended St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY, where he played basketball and baseball.  He was a veteran of...

Jul 26, 2021

Jeanne B. Herr, 93, of Westminster, died early Monday morning, July 26, 2021 at Brightview Westminster Ridge. Born July 1, 1928 in Hanover, Pennsylvania, she was the youngest daughter of the late Milton Blettner and Cora Miller Blettner.

Jeanne was a 1946 graduate of Eichelberger High School in her hometown. She moved to Westminster when she married...

Jul 22, 2021

On July 22, 2021, Ronald Joe Starr, 82, of Westminster, MD died at the Dove House surrounded by his family’s love.   Born in Wooster, OH on January 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Paul Arthur Starr and Clarissa Jane Sapp Starr.  He was the loving husband of Carolyn Koontz Starr for 52 years.

He...

Jul 21, 2021

Marie Andalora died at the age of 94 on July 21, 2021, at Carroll Lutheran Village. She is survived by children Judi & Chuck Slike of Reisterstown; Sam Andalora & Cindy of Westminster; and Leslie & Greg Rinker of Bethany Beach, DE; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Marie loved God, her family, friends and the beauty...

Jul 21, 2021

Katelyn Rose Kotowski, 27, passed away on July 21, 2021, at her home. Born June 3, 1994, she was the daughter of David Alan Kotowski and Romona Joan Strickland (Coldiron).

In addition to her parents, she is survived by brothers, Lance Powell, Jr. (Lauren), and Christopher Kotowski; sisters, Joan Hernard (Chris), and Nancy Digman (Robbie); and by...

Jul 21, 2021

Norma Lea Smith, 88, of Westminster, MD, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born June 17, 1933 in Westminster, she was the daughter of the late J. Walter and Ora (Snyder) Keefer.  She was the devoted wife of the late John Harvey Smith, to whom she was married for 68 years.  He...