Obituaries

Kay Lynn (Keilholtz)  Schaller

Kay Lynn (Keilholtz) Schaller

Feb 22, 2019

Kay Lynn Schaller, 55, of Emmitsburg, MD died peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, MD, with her family at her side.  Born September 19, 1963 in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Beverly (Miller) Keilholtz, Sr.  She was the devoted wife of Steven Richard Schaller, to whom...

Claudius C. Elmore, Jr.

Claudius C. Elmore, Jr.

Feb 21, 2019

Claudius Columbus “Claude” Elmore, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Carroll Hospital Center.  Born June 30, 1934 in Herndon, VA, he was the son of the late Claudius and Vincie Eveline (Spencer) Elmore, Sr.  He was the devoted husband of Barbara (Baker) Elmore and was previously married to the late Ruth (Bosley) Elmore.

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Christian F. Often, Sr.

Christian F. Often, Sr.

Feb 18, 2019

Christian F. Often, Sr., 69, of Westminster, Maryland, died on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born on April 25, 1949 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Charles V. Often, Sr. and Alida Rose (Angleshaug) Often.  He was the husband of 46 years to Ruth Arlene (Walker) Often.

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Patricia (Fox)  Feeser

Patricia (Fox) Feeser

Feb 15, 2019

Patricia A. Feeser, 70, of Berlin, MD. died Friday, February 15, 2019 at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, FL. Born in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late William O. and Ellen Louise (Hartsock) Fox Sr.

Patricia had worked at C & P Telephone Company for 4 years, was a store manager for Feeser Building...

Hilda "Bobbye" Margaret (Mcdaniel)  Schaeffer

Hilda "Bobbye" Margaret (Mcdaniel) Schaeffer

Feb 15, 2019

Hilda Margaret McDaniel Schaeffer, known as Bobbye, was born in Baton Rouge, LA on August 13, 1925.  She died peacefully at age 93 on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Lorien Nursing and Rehab Center in Taneytown.

Bobbye grew up in Baton Rouge as the 3rd of 4 sisters.  After High School she went to Spencer Business College...

Ralph Sirian

Ralph Sirian

Feb 15, 2019

Ralph Sirian, 95, of Westminster, died Friday, February 15, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born on May 16, 1923 in Fairmont, W.Va., he was the son of the late Ralph Serean and Concetta Bonichi Serean.  He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” P. Sirian, who predeceased him in 2012.

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Emelia Elizabeth (Eilinsfeld)  Carrick

Emelia Elizabeth (Eilinsfeld) Carrick

Feb 14, 2019

Emelia Elizabeth Carrick, 97, of Fairfield, PA died peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born February 25, 1921 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edmund Louis and Anna (Kurian) Eilinsfeld.  She was the devoted wife of the late Hugh Bruce Carrick, Sr.

Emelia was a homemaker...

Rebecca "Becky" Ann (Gale)  Powel

Rebecca "Becky" Ann (Gale) Powel

Feb 12, 2019

Rebecca “Becky” Gale Powel, 81, of Union Bridge, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

Born May 16, 1937 in Chestertown and raised in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Wood Gale and Thomas W. Gale.  She was the wife of William R. Powel, the love of her life for 59 years....

Stephen Bryan Roth

Stephen Bryan Roth

Feb 10, 2019

Stephen Bryan Roth, 36, of Mt. Airy, MD went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Lorien Mt. Airy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on March 21, 1982 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of Frederick Roth of Ellicott City and the late Virginia “Ginny” H. Newman.  He was the step-son...

John "Dick" Joy, Jr.

John "Dick" Joy, Jr.

Feb 8, 2019

John B. “Dick” Joy, Jr., 85, of Taneytown died on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Gettysburg Hospital.  Born March 17, 1933 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John B. Joy, Sr. and the late Ella Louise (Kiefer) Joy.  He was the devoted husband of Janet (Rodkey) Joy, to whom he was married for 64 years.

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Ricky Bright

Ricky Bright

Feb 7, 2019

Ricky James Bright, 57, of Westminster, died peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born September 4, 1961 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John and Phyllis (Delawder) Bright.  He was the husband of Carolyn Denise (Gately) Bright.

Ricky worked at Carroll Hospital in the Dietary Department for...

Nissa Rae Weeks

Nissa Rae Weeks

Feb 7, 2019

Nissa Rae Weeks, 48, of Taneytown, MD died on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.  Born May 18, 1970 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of Ray A. Cluck of Taneytown and the late Joyce (Rohrback) Cluck.

Nissa was employed as an Orthodontist Assistant for many years.  Her last job was...

Douglas Brian Hans

Douglas Brian Hans

Feb 2, 2019

Douglas Brian Hans, 77, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mt. Airy.

Born on July 18, 1941 in Lake Ronkonkama, NY he was the son of the late Phillip Louis and Helen (Maskiell) Hans.

Despite the many challenges Douglas faced...

Clifford Eiker

Clifford Eiker

Feb 1, 2019

Clifford Roger “Cliff” Eiker, 64, of Thurmont, MD died unexpectedly on Friday, February 1, 2019.  Born June 7, 1954 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Elwood and Vera (Andrew) Eiker.  He was the husband of Charlene (Krein) Eiker, to whom he was married for 44 years.

Cliff was a self-employed truck driver in...

George A. Fream

George A. Fream

Jan 27, 2019

George Allen Fream, 91, of Hanover, PA, died peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, PA.  Born April 17, 1927 in Taneytown, he was the son of the late J. Ernest and Muriel (Hersh) Fream.  He was the husband of LaReina (Bankert) Fream, to whom he was married for 68 years.

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Janet Marie Neff

Janet Marie Neff

Jan 27, 2019

Janet Marie Neff, 54, of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Carroll Hospital Center.

Born on October 21, 1964 in Summersville, W.VA., she was the daughter of the late Jackie O. Neff and Rose Marie (Adams) Neff.

She loved spending time with her children and...

Joan F. (Mydosh)  Stelmach

Joan F. (Mydosh) Stelmach

Jan 26, 2019

Joan F. Stelmach, 53, of Littlestown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019 after a long battle with cancer at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore.

Born January 27, 1965 in Goshen, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Roseann (Medulan) Mydosh.  She was the loving...

Janet Ann (Gall)  Hess

Janet Ann (Gall) Hess

Jan 25, 2019

Janet Ann Hess, 77, of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 25, 2019 at home.

Born January 18, 1942 in Thurmont, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Fleet Howard Gall and Anna Mary (Baumgardner) Gall.  She was the wife of the late Robert Michael Hess. ...

Shirley Jean (Eyler)  Smith

Shirley Jean (Eyler) Smith

Jan 25, 2019

Shirley Jean Smith, 78, of Gettysburg, PA, went into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, January 25, 2019.  She passed away at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville, PA, with her husband Richard and her family at her side.  Born January 16, 1941 in Taneytown, MD, she was the daughter of the late D. Reno and Marian (Stonesifer) Eyler. ...

James "Jimmy" Jones

James "Jimmy" Jones

Jan 22, 2019

James Russell “Jimmy” Jones, 79, of Hanover, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born April 5, 1939 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Willar) Jones.  He was the husband of Kathy (Horn) Jones.

Jimmy was a carpenter by trade.  He...