Obituaries

Nov 14, 2020

Charlotte Larue Marker Gehr, 97, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Westminster.

She was born in Frizzellburg to the late C. Walter Marker and Alice Starner Marker on October 1, 1923. Her brothers, Calvin and Kenneth, and her sisters, Isabelle Sprinkel, Helen Newhauser, and Louise Strickhouser predeceased her. Charlotte...

Nov 9, 2020

Edward Lee Hale, 74, of Littlestown, PA, formerly of Westminster, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster after complications from years of Parkinson’s disease.

Born September 16, 1946 in Owings Mills, he was the son of the late Milton and Margaret (Harris) Hale.  He was the loving and...

Nov 8, 2020

Jimmy Allen Glass, 82, of Emmitsburg, MD, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.  Born June 25, 1938 in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Kermit George and Della Lauretta (Gladhill) Glass.  He was the devoted husband of Doris (Wetzel) Glass, to whom he was married for 61 years.

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Nov 7, 2020

James Gerald Deegan, 87, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Marge Deegan, who died on October 7, 2020.

He was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Gerald and Anastasia Deegan. He graduated from West Chester University and Western Maryland College. He was a...

Nov 7, 2020

Harold Eugene Keilholtz, 87, of Gettysburg, PA, formerly of Taneytown, MD, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home in Gettysburg.  Born April 19, 1933 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late John and Helen Elizabeth (Motter) Keilholtz.

Harold was a truck driver for Gabler Trucking, Inc. for many years.  He is survived...

Nov 7, 2020

Robert Eugene “Bobby” Hawbaker, 74, of Waynesboro, PA, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at York Hospital in York, PA.  Born July 14, 1946 in Mercersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Viola (Mullinix) Hawbaker.  He was the devoted husband of the late Ceciley “Bonnie” (Wills) Hawbaker, to whom he was married for 41 years. ...

Nov 5, 2020

Matthew Kowaleviocz, 48, formerly of Westminster, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020.  Born April 24, 1972, he was the son of Kay Price and the late Matthew Joseph Kowaleviocz.

Matt worked at the Maryland Transit Authority as a light rail inspector and technician for 15 years.  He loved working on cars, selling on Ebay, and...

Nov 5, 2020

Robert “Dave” Davidson Basler, Sr, 81, formerly of Hampstead, Maryland passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee, WI.

Born March 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Robert Noland and Gertrude May (Davidson) Basler. He was the devoted husband of 56 years to the late Loretta Joyce (Leister) Basler, who...

Nov 4, 2020

Helen Elizabeth Forquer, 71, of Taneytown, Maryland died on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Long View Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Manchester, MD.

Born November 23, 1948 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Louis Thomas and Dorothy (Hands) Orem.  She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Edward Forquer, Sr.

Helen...

Oct 31, 2020

Emma Louise Bane, 94, of Taneytown, died peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Westminster Healthcare in Westminster, MD.  Born August 25, 1926 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Frank Becker and the late Janet Bell.  She was predeceased by two husbands, the late William Norman Holbrook and the late Albert Ellsworth Bane.

Louise...

Oct 29, 2020

Patricia Theresa Sturgill, 76, of Hanover, PA, died on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born March 15, 1944 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Ethel (Smiarowski) Gawronski.

Patricia was an employee of the State of Maryland, and prior to her retirement, worked as a constable in Baltimore. ...

Oct 27, 2020

Orvey James William McBride, 58, of Gettysburg, PA, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his home following a long illness.  Born July 9, 1962 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late James William and Myrtle Marie (Redmond) McBride.  He was the long-time companion and fiancé of Lori Flickinger of Gettysburg, PA.

Orvey was...

Oct 23, 2020

Norman Richard Armolt, USN Ret., 82, of Westminster, Maryland died on Friday, October 23, 2020 at his home.

Born on August 2, 1938 in Garrett County, Maryland, he was the son of the late William Andrew and Annie (Hoopengarner) Armolt.  He was the husband of the late Sandra Virginia (Finding) Armolt, who predeceased him in 1993.

Oct 22, 2020

Sarah Jane Thomas, 88, a long-time resident of Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.

Born August 21, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late James Frederick Offutt and Sarah Elizabeth Offutt.

Sarah grew up in the Cockeysville area and...

Oct 18, 2020

Miriam Van Lunen, 89, resident of Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born December 6, 1930 in Wentzville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Scheppe) Miessler.  Twice married she was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Bristow, and by her...

Oct 18, 2020

Jacqueline “Jackie” Mills, 70, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home.

Born February 24, 1950 in Rawlings, Alleghany County, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Roy Franklin Mills and Virginia Violet (Lease) Mills.

Jackie worked at various jobs thru out her career.  She worked as a caretaker...

Oct 18, 2020

Porter Morgan “Bud” Rogers, 77, of Westminster, MD, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 18, 2020.  He passed at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.

Born October 29, 1942 in Lost Creek, WV, he was the son of the late Porter and Virginia (Wolfe) Rogers.  He was the beloved husband...

Oct 11, 2020

Irene (Creger) Tobery, 86, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born November 25, 1933 in Gaithersburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Margie (Harner) Creger.  She was the loving and devoted wife of 63 years to Gordon H. Tobery.

Surviving in addition...

Oct 10, 2020

Michael Alan Esworthy, 46, of Taneytown, MD, died unexpectedly on October 10, 2020 in Westminster.  Born May 2, 1974 in Baltimore, he was the son of Lee Esworthy, Sr. and the late Linda (Wantz) Esworthy.  He was the husband of Jeanetta (Inouye) Esworthy.

Michael was a certified technician and mechanic.  He was employed by various area auto...

Oct 10, 2020

Helen Marie (Wantz) Roop, 87, of Keymar, MD died of natural causes on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Lorien Taneytown.

Born October 10, 1933 in Pleasant Valley, MD, she was the daughter of the late Archie C. Wantz and Mary Elizabeth (Warehime) Wantz.  She was preceded in death by her sister and brother, Hazel and Martin.  She...