Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

Donald Monroe “Duck” Leister, Sr. 88, of Westminster, MD, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Lookabout Manor Assisted Living in Westminster.  Born August 15, 1931 in Taneytown, he was the son of the late Pauline (Reaver) Lawrence.  He was the husband of the late Margaret (Rodkey) Leister.

Duck was employed at the Black & Decker Company...

Jun 20, 2020

Robert “Bob” Leo Wetzel, 76, of Sabillasville, Maryland died on Saturday, June 20, 2020 following complications from surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.

Born August 11, 1943 in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Ross E. and Esther (Hess) Wetzel.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54...

Jun 20, 2020

John Harvey Smith, 88, of Westminster, MD, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born April 24, 1932 in Finksburg, he was the son of the late H. Guy and Elizabeth (Bowers) Smith.  He was the devoted husband of Norma (Keefer) Smith, to whom he was married for 68 years.

John...

Jun 17, 2020

Rebecca Floretta Joy, 78, of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Frederick Health Hospital, where she spent her final days with her immediate family. The daughter of the late Carroll and Ella Troxell, Becky was born on December 1, 1941, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was blessed with 55 years of marriage to James Walter...

Jun 16, 2020

Michael William Smith, 68, of Fairfield, PA died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, PA.  Born June 11, 1952 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Oliver and Catherine Cecilia (Chase) Smith.  He was the devoted husband of the late Robbin “Lisa” (Moore) Smith.  They were married for 41 years before...

Jun 14, 2020

Patricia L. Cull, 80, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Lorien Nursing and Rehab Center in Mt. Airy.

Born June 26, 1939 in London, KY she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Elizabeth “Bess” (Wagner) Herron.  She was the wife of the late Charles William Cull, Sr., who predeceased her...

Jun 14, 2020

Rose T. Lorah, 84, of Finksburg, Maryland, died peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2020, at home.

Born February 19, 1936 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Kuchavick) Cameline.  She was the loving wife of the late William Earl Lorah, enjoying over 53 years of marriage and living in Slatington and Walnutport,...

Jun 12, 2020

John Leroy Koontz, 68, of Taneytown, MD, died on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born June 19, 1951 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Paul Edward Koontz, Sr. and the late Dorothy (Gillenwater) Koontz.

John was employed as a plumber with Carroll County Public Schools for 29 years. ...

Jun 7, 2020

Lewis Paul Johnson, Sr., 54, of Hanover, PA, died on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at University of MD Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Born on February 21, 1966 in Cumberland, MD he was the son of Bonnie (Hansell) Locke of Cresaptown, MD and the late Lewis Johnson.  He was the loving and devoted husband of 13 years to...

Jun 7, 2020

Mary Ann Leister, 94, of Westminster, Maryland died on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.

Born October 31, 1925 in Westminster, Maryland she was the daughter of the late John Long Sr. and Caroline (Snyder) Long.  She was predeceased by her husband, William “Bill” McCaffrey Leister.

Mary was a...

Jun 7, 2020

Joan Elizabeth Smith, 69, of Emmitsburg, MD, died on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Frederick Health Hospital.  Born July 7, 1950 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Marie (Anders) Little.  She was the devoted wife of David E. Smith, to whom she was married for almost 51 years.

Joan was the...

Jun 7, 2020

Frances S. Dutterer, 99, formerly of Carroll County died on June 7, 2020 at the Brethren Home Community in New Oxford, PA.  Born on October 16, 1920 in Tyrone, MD, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Stonesifer and Helen (Haines) Stonesifer.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Stanley Martin Dutterer, who died...

Jun 5, 2020

Robert “Bob” William Slowey, 83, of Emmitsburg, Maryland died peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020 at home.

Born February 2, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of the late John C. Slowey, Sr. and Dorothy (Littman) Slowey.  He was the loving and devoted husband of 35 years to Karla M. (Hopkins) Slowey.

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Jun 5, 2020

Charles William “Pop” Schubert, Sr., 94, of Taneytown, MD, formerly of Sykesville, died peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by family.  Born November 25, 1925 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Oliver and Helen (Kamberger) Schubert.  He was the devoted husband of the late Doris B. (Novak) Schubert.

Charles was...

Jun 3, 2020

Mary Cecilia Bowne, 89, of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Place in Emmitsburg.  Born May 7, 1931 in Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Blanche (Sprankle) Sanders.  She was the devoted wife of the late James D. “Don” Bowne, Sr.  They were married 57 years.  He passed March...

May 31, 2020

Michael Alan Snyder, 32, of Littlestown, PA, lost his fight following a lengthy battle with the disease of addiction on Sunday, May 31, 2020.  Born on December 3, 1987 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Al and Patty Snyder of Littlestown, PA.

Michael was a graduate of Littlestown High School class of 2006.  He was...

May 31, 2020

Paul Edward Stonesifer, 73, of Emmitsburg, Maryland passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital.

Born July 29, 1946 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Stonesifer and Lenora E. (Keeney) Stonesifer Speilman.  He was the loving and devoted husband of 51 years to Linda P. (O’Brien) Stonesifer.

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May 29, 2020

Summer Marie Harrell, 32, of Westminster, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2020.

Born September 28, 1987 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of John W. and Ann M. (Dunn) Roeder of New Windsor.

Since childhood, Summer, like her Grandmother Dunn, was a lover of stray and abused animals. Additionally, Summer deeply...

May 29, 2020

Austin Joe Goodman, 19, of Upperco, Maryland died suddenly on Friday, May 29, 2020 at home.

Born October 21, 2000 in Westminster, Maryland he was the son of Donnie Joe Goodman, Jr. and the late Wanda Lee (Phillips) Goodman.

Austin enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, roller skating and fishing.  He will be...

May 29, 2020

Betty Jane Reeves, 84, of Emmitsburg, Maryland and formerly of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020 at home.

Born September 3, 1935 in Mount Airy, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Preston and Florence (Ridgely) Wright.

Betty worked as a secretary for the Maryland Cup Corporation and the State of...