Obituaries

Jan 30, 2021

Bruce Stuart Toma, 71, of Carroll Valley, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home following a long and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.  Born November 8, 1949 in Allegan, MI, he was the son of the late Daniel and Catherine (Binckes) Toma.  He was the devoted husband of Sally Ann (Vinson) Toma, to whom he...

Jan 26, 2021

NOTE:  The graveside service for Laura has been postponed until 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 3rd, due to inclement weather.

Laura Marie “Sissy” Edwards, 75, of Littlestown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at York Hospital in York, PA.  Born January 26, 1946 in Carroll County, MD, she was the daughter of the late...

Jan 22, 2021

Dorothy (Dot) Harman LeFevre passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021, a week before her 102nd birthday, at her home in Taneytown. She was proud to have been a life-long resident of Carroll County. She was a graduate of St. John’s High School and McDaniel College (Western Maryland), both in Westminster. Her passion for music also led her...

Jan 22, 2021

John Milton Frazier, 72, of Finksburg, Maryland went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center.

Born May 21, 1948 in Forestville, Virginia, he was the son of Joseph M. Frazier, Jr. of Finksburg and the late Viola K. (Beury) Frazier.

John was a member of Church of...

Jan 21, 2021

Joseph “Jack” Martin Trageser, 89, of Westminster, MD, died on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Brightview Westminster Ridge.  Born April 24, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Henry and Melvina (Parr) Trageser.  He was the devoted husband of Florence Gertrude (Rutkowski) Trageser, to whom he was married for 67 years.

Jack’s career...

Jan 20, 2021

Margaret Elizabeth Richardson, 102, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Ministry Nursing Home in Emmitsburg.

Born June 17, 1918 near Motters Station, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward John Smith and Ruth Marie (Riffle) Smith.  Twice married, she was predeceased by both her 1st husband, Pinkey Richardson...

Jan 18, 2021

Erlene Claire Henry, 58, of Littlestown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital.

Born March 24, 1962 in Barre, Vermont she was the daughter of Irene C. (Tinker) Camley of Brouge, PA, and the late Elmer J. Camley.  She was predeceased by her husband Carl Marshal Henry in 2012.

Erlene enjoyed...

Jan 18, 2021

Ernie Lee Livesay, 27, of Taneytown, MD, died on Monday, January 18, 2021 at York Hospital.  Born November 16, 1993 in Morristown, TN, he was the son of Erika (Laird) Livesay of Westminster and Mark Livesay of Sykesville.

Ernie worked in construction and was employed by T.W. Perry Lumber Company in Woodbine.  He attended Mosaic Christian Church...

Jan 18, 2021

Sharon “Sherry” Stull Shriner, 76, of Fairfield, PA, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Quincy Village in Waynesboro, PA.  Born November 17, 1944 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Roland Austin and Winifred Jo (Wilhide) Adams.  She was the devoted wife of David Shriner.  They were together for 33 years.

Sherry was...

Jan 17, 2021

Anthony David Mauller, 55, of Westminster, Maryland died on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center.

Born April 3, 1965 in Phillipi, West Virginia he was the son of Leanna Moore of Westminster and Thomas W. Mauller of Grafton, W.Va.  He was the step-son of Elaine Mauller.

He was a stone mason by trade,...

Jan 16, 2021

Kenneth Eugene Startzman, 70, of Fairfield, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home, with his family by his side.  Born August 11, 1950 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Timmons) Startzman.  He was the devoted husband of Gail (Warren) Startzman, his wife of 51 years.

Ken...

Jan 16, 2021

Dennis Eugene Bitzel, 67, of Littlestown, PA, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, MD.  Born September 14, 1953 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late William Levine Bitzel and the late Betty Jane (Hollinger) Mikesell.  He was the devoted husband of Sheryl “Sherry” (Tawney) Bitzel.

Denny was...

Jan 15, 2021

Joyce LaRue Ancarrow, 84, of Hagerstown, died on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.  Born January 12, 1937 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Leslie Ancarrow and the late Helen Irene (Eiker) Weinarsky.

Joyce was a resident of The Arc of Washington County, Inc.  She believed in God,...

Jan 13, 2021

Rose Diane Hale, 77, of Taneytown died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home.  Born August 24, 1943 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late William and Cassie (Hubble) Martin.  She was the wife of the late Dennis R. Hale.

Rose was a graduate of Mergenthaler High School in Baltimore, class of ‘61. ...

Jan 12, 2021

Ernest Wilbur Staub, 85, of Emmitsburg, Maryland peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  He was the loving and devoted husband of Ellen (Wetzel) Staub, his wife of 66 years.

Born December 3, 1935 in Taneytown, Maryland, Ernest was the son of the late Clayton and Ruth (Reaver) Staub.

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Jan 10, 2021

Dolores M. (Eyler) Wivell, 85, of Thurmont, Maryland, died peacefully surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital.

Born December 30, 1935 in Emmitsburg, Maryland she was the daughter of the late D. Reno Eyler and Marian (Stonesifer) Eyler.  She was the wife of 65 years to James “Buff” N....

Jan 10, 2021

LaRue Caroline Rodkey, 95, of Taneytown, MD, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Lorien Healthcare Center in Taneytown.  Born November 30, 1925 in Pleasant Valley, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Starner) Wantz.  She was the wife of the late Charles Unger Rodkey, to whom she was married for 56 years.

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Jan 7, 2021

Jeffrey L. Simpson, Sr., 69, of Taneytown, Maryland died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.

Born August 4, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late Daniel and Alline (Towe) Simpson.  He was the loving and devoted husband of Susan L. (Gravenor) Simpson, his wife of 47 years.

Jan 4, 2021

Carrie Ruth (Clabaugh) Boone, 83, resident of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021 at A & W Assisted Living home in Randallstown.

Born July 10, 1937 in Carroll County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Luther Joseph and Ruthanna Frances (Harman) Clabaugh.  She was the wife of the late Robert Donald Boone,...

Jan 4, 2021

Shirley Arlene Hoff, 86, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Carroll Lutheran Village healthcare center.

Born July 12, 1934 in New Windsor, MD, she was the daughter of the late Samuel David “Dave” Hoff and Mariam (Kroh) Hoff.

Shirley was a graduate of New Windsor High School class...