Obituaries

Marie B. King

Marie B. King

Oct 29, 2019

Marie B. King, 88, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Carroll Lutheran Village.

Born on February 10, 1931 in Arcadia, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. Bosley, Sr. and Anna Estella (Hagan) Bosley.  She was the wife of Donald Lee King, Sr.

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Sister Mary Patrick (Margaret) Costello

Sister Mary Patrick (Margaret) Costello

Oct 29, 2019

Sister Mary Patrick (Margaret) Costello, age 81, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on October 29, 2019.  She was born on June 11, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of eight children born to Patrick and Mary (Gannon) Costello.

Sister Mary Patrick joined the Daughters of Charity on April 2, 1958 in Emmitsburg,...

Joseph Patrick Walsh

Joseph Patrick Walsh

Oct 28, 2019

Joseph Patrick Walsh, 76, of Finksburg, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.

Born January 23, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of the late Joseph Gregory Walsh and Jean (Ott) Walsh.  He was the loving and devoted husband of 52 years to Deborah...

Dylan Harley

Dylan Harley

Oct 27, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Dylan Harley, 25, of Thurmont, MD.  He died on Sunday, October 27, 2019 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Frederick.  Born April 26, 1994 in Gettysburg, PA, he is the son of William and Lauri (Glass) Harley of Thurmont.

Dylan was a graduate of Catoctin High School...

Forrest Leon Griffith, Sr.

Forrest Leon Griffith, Sr.

Oct 27, 2019

Forrest Leon Griffith, Sr., 72, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at home.

Born December 8, 1946 in Macomb, IL he was the son of the late Forrest Elmer Griffith and Evelyn Beryl (Fain) Griffith.  He was the husband of Marie A. (Wegner) Griffith.

Forrest was a veteran of the U.S....

Gerald "Jerry" Brandon

Gerald "Jerry" Brandon

Oct 27, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Harlin Brandon, 80, of Taneytown, died peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born June 30, 1939 in Springfield, OH, he was the son of the late Vincent Elmer and Mary Eleanor (Sexton) Brandon.  He was the husband of the late Frances Yvonne (Oursler) Brandon, to whom he was married for...

Doris Louise (Niswander)  Albaugh

Doris Louise (Niswander) Albaugh

Oct 25, 2019

Doris Louise Albaugh, 86, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Carroll Lutheran Village.

Born on April 25, 1933 in Westminster, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Paul Rhea Niswander and Ruth Anna (Garner) Niswander.  She was the devoted and loving wife of 64 years to Ira Robert...

Barbara Ann (Bryan)  Bowman

Barbara Ann (Bryan) Bowman

Oct 23, 2019

Barbara Ann Bowman, 82, of Fairfield, PA, formerly of Rockville, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her home.  Born March 26, 1937 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Vivian (McQuigan) Bryan.  She was the wife of the late Richard Bowman, to whom she was married for 42 years.  He died...

William "Bill" B. Marks, Jr.

William "Bill" B. Marks, Jr.

Oct 20, 2019

William “Bill” B. Marks, Jr., 88, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by his wife and family at Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born December 27, 1930 in Sandy Spring, Maryland, he was the son of the late William B. Marks, Sr. and Fanny Elizabeth (Young) Marks.  He was the loving and devoted...

John Hollinger, Sr.

John Hollinger, Sr.

Oct 18, 2019

John Samuel Hollinger, Sr., 89, of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born September 17, 1930 in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late John Jacob and Pauline B. (Havner) Hollinger.  He was the husband of the late Mary Theresa (Peters) Hollinger, to whom he was married...

Ann (Mcneal)  Lucas

Ann (Mcneal) Lucas

Oct 17, 2019

Harriet Ann Lucas, 87, of Parkville, MD died peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Fairhaven Retirement Community in Sykesville.  Born April 18, 1932 in Columbia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Harriet (Stevenson) McNeal.  She was the wife of the late Paul W. Lucas.

Ann was a graduate of Columbia High School...

Gene Barnes

Gene Barnes

Oct 17, 2019

Charles Eugene “Gene” Barnes, Sr., 85, of Westminster, MD, died peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born August 10, 1934 in Taneytown, he was the son of the late Charles and Katherine (Danner) Barnes.  He was the devoted husband of the late Shirley Mae (VanHorne) Barnes, to whom he was married for 54...

Dennis "Fonzie" Faulkner

Dennis "Fonzie" Faulkner

Oct 15, 2019

Dennis James “Fonzie” Faulkner, Sr., 59, of Fairfield, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Gettysburg Center Nursing in Gettysburg, PA.  Born July 13, 1960 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Harold Emory and Patricia Stella (Sweeting) Faulkner.  He was the husband of Laura (Kreps) Faulkner.  They were together for 28 years.

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John Fred Pundt

John Fred Pundt

Oct 13, 2019

John Fred Pundt, 59, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home.

Born December 11, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Harry Charles Pundt, Sr. and Beverly Maxine (Kelley) Pundt.

John was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and worked as a glass factory worker.  He...

Patricia Rita Clarke

Patricia Rita Clarke

Oct 11, 2019

Patricia Rita Clarke, 83, of Pikesville, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.

Born January 31, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Genevieve Frances (Kutz) Clarke.

Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME in Westminster.

Adela Marlene Close

Adela Marlene Close

Oct 9, 2019

Adela Marlene Close, 71, of Manchester, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born June 5, 1948 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lucille (Widerman) Close.

Adela was self-employed as a daycare provider.  She was a homebody who enjoyed flower gardening, watching Orioles games,...

Ethel Leola (Gesell)  Crowl

Ethel Leola (Gesell) Crowl

Oct 7, 2019

Ethel L. Crowl, 92, of Westminster, Maryland, and more recently of Hanover, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Homewood at Plum Creek.

Born May 28, 1927 in Carroll County, MD near Reese she was the daughter of the late Lester A. and Mary Leola (Blizzard) Gesell.  She was predeceased in 2012 by her beloved...

Collin Dupel

Collin Dupel

Oct 6, 2019

Collin Graham Dupel, 25, of Taneytown MD, passed away at home on Sunday October 6th, 2019.  Born March 24, 1994, in Westminster, MD, he was the loving son of Gary Dupel of Taneytown and the late Donna Dupel.  Collin was a 2012 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School.

In addition to his father, Collin is survived...

Frances (Holton)  Hahn Stouter

Frances (Holton) Hahn Stouter

Oct 6, 2019

Frances Virginia Hahn Stouter, 87, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Emmitsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Citizens Nursing Center in Frederick.  Born May 12, 1932 in Martinsburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Roxie (Albright) Holton.  She was predeceased by her husband, the late Harry Hahn, and later by her...

Thomas Riffle

Thomas Riffle

Oct 5, 2019

Thomas Nelson Riffle, 69, of Taneytown, died peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his home.  Born April 9, 1950 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Delmar E. and Nadine (Ohler) Riffle.

Tom was a service technician with the family business, Riffle’s Vending Service, in Taneytown.  He enjoyed collecting baseball memorabilia.  He was...