Obituaries

Crystal Naill Zimmerman

Crystal Naill Zimmerman

Aug 12, 2018

Crystal Ellen Naill Zimmerman, 38, of Hagerstown died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at her home.  Born November 10, 1979 in Baltimore County, MD, she was the daughter of Donna Lee (Martin) Naill Osteen of Hagerstown and Gary Douglas Naill of Westminster.

Crystal was a stay-at-home mom.  She enjoyed roller skating with her children, reading, bowling,...

Clyde "Tom" Weant

Clyde "Tom" Weant

Aug 8, 2018

Clyde Franklin “Tom” Weant, 79 of Taneytown died on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at his home from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.  Born January 15, 1939 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Paul and Catherine (Sauerwein) Weant.  He was the husband of Rhoda (Rohrbaugh) Weant, his wife of 52 years.

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Peggy Anne Royston

Peggy Anne Royston

Aug 7, 2018

Peggy Anne Royston, 81, of Westminster died peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Sunflower Hill Assisted Living in Westminster.  Born December 13, 1936 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Edward and Anna (Frederick) Steinacker.

She was the eldest of 10 children, and loved to play school as a child, having taught her...

Linda Lee Amanda (Masser)  Malinowski

Linda Lee Amanda (Masser) Malinowski

Aug 7, 2018

Linda Lee Amanda Masser Malinowski, 70, of Oak Hill Florida, formerly of Emmitsburg Maryland, passed away on August 7, 2018, at her home.

Born on April 17, 1948 in Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of the late Albert Silas and Mary Agnes Koontz Masser.  She was the wife of Chester M. Malinowski who passed on January 24,...

Bud Bowman

Bud Bowman

Aug 5, 2018

Bud Bowman, 86, of Westminster, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Westminster Healthcare Center in Westminster.  Born May 15, 1932 in Beaulah, NC, he was the son of the late Bill and Maude (Campbell) Bowman.

Bud is survived by a daughter, Linda Reitz of Westminster; granddaughter, Marci Matthews and husband Mike of New Windsor; step-son, Mike...

Daisy (Wildasin)  Feeser

Daisy (Wildasin) Feeser

Aug 5, 2018

Daisy Viola Feeser, 98, of Manchester, died peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born February 18, 1920 in Glenville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Dubs) Wildasin.  She was the wife of the late Ralph William Feeser, who passed away in 1977.

Daisy was a...

Thomas W. White

Thomas W. White

Aug 3, 2018

Thomas Walter White, 76, of Thurmont, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born December 31, 1941 in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Herbert and Irene (Adams) White.  He was the devoted husband of Peggy (Willhide) White, to whom he was married for almost 53 years.

Tom was...

Irene Unger

Irene Unger

Aug 2, 2018

Ruthanna Irene Unger, 100, of Taneytown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at her Lorien Assisted Living residence.  Born September 17, 1917 in Westminster, she was the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Ridinger) Gist.  She was the wife of the late Norman Samuel Unger, who died June 13, 1981.

Irene was a seamstress...

Patrick Zimmerman

Patrick Zimmerman

Jul 31, 2018

Leonard Patrick “Pat” Zimmerman, 75, of Fairfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born December 1, 1942 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Leonard and Alberta (Patrick) Zimmerman. He was the devoted husband of Deborah (McNair) Zimmerman, to whom he was married for 48 years.

Pat...

James R. Hill

James R. Hill

Jul 30, 2018

James Ray “Jimmy” Hill, 79, of Taneytown, MD, formerly of Emmitsburg, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia.  Born October 1, 1938 in Daisy near Woodbine, MD, he was the son of the late William Harvey Hill, Sr. and the late Elva Dorsey (Iglehart) Hill.  He was the devoted husband of...

Stanley Wise

Stanley Wise

Jul 25, 2018

Stanley Lawrence Wise, 93, of Union Bridge, MD passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.  Born December 13, 1924 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Antoni and Bertha Wawzyniak.

Stanley was a graduate of Morgan State University.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy,...

Dolores Katherine (Gaudy)  Cowen

Dolores Katherine (Gaudy) Cowen

Jul 24, 2018

Dolores Katherine Cowen, 90, of Taneytown, MD died peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Sun Valley at The Woods Assisted Living near Taylorsville, MD.  Born December 8, 1927 in Arnold, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dom and Pauline (Bia) Gaudy.  She was the wife of the late Thomas Arthur Cowen, to whom she was married...

Gene Vaughn

Gene Vaughn

Jul 23, 2018

Marlin Eugene “Gene” Vaughn, 89, of Taneytown, MD passed away peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster with his loving family at his side.  Born May 29, 1929 in Taneytown, he was the son of the late John Roy and Mary Pauline (Wantz) Vaughn.  He was the devoted husband of Elsie Yvonne (Foreman)...

Gary Porter

Gary Porter

Jul 20, 2018

Gary Porter, 64, of Westminster, Maryland died on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.

Gary was born on October 8, 1953 and worked as a cook for most of his career.  He was a recent resident of Westminster Healthcare Center.

Private graveside services will be held at...

Rosie Smith

Rosie Smith

Jul 18, 2018

Esther Rosalee “Rosie” Smith, 33, of Hagerstown, MD died on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.  Born September 26, 1984 in Frederick, MD, she was the daugther of Anna (Phelps) Smith of Hagerstown and the late Charles Thomas Smith, Jr.

Rosie was a graduate of Catoctin High School in Thurmont, class of 2001. ...

Joseph William Coshun

Joseph William Coshun

Jul 16, 2018

Joseph William Coshun, 87, of Union Bridge, Maryland died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 16, 2018 at home.

Born December 4, 1930 in Sparrows Point, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph Albert and Violet May (Biddinger) Coshun.  He was the husband of 65 years to Betty Jane...

Paula Theresa (Gibson)  Williams

Paula Theresa (Gibson) Williams

Jul 14, 2018

Paula Theresa Williams, 61, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born on November 6, 1956 in Westminster, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Elvira Magruder Gibson.  She was the wife of 18 years to Dwight L. Williams.

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Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith

Jul 14, 2018

Robbin L. Smith, “Lisa” to her friends and family, 60, of Fairfield, PA passed away at Gettysburg Hospital on Saturday, July 14, 2018.  Born April 22, 1958 in Stafford, AZ, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Douglas) Moore.  She was the wife of Michael Smith, to whom she was married for 41 years.

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Helen L. (Witte)  Shaffer

Helen L. (Witte) Shaffer

Jul 5, 2018

Helen L. Shaffer, 102, lifelong resident of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Bethania Home Care Assisted Living in Westminster.

Born September 11, 1915 in Westminster, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Katherine Jordan Witte.  She was predeceased by her husband, Aaron J. Shaffer; daughter, Donna...

Cecilia (Allen)  Harlfinger

Cecilia (Allen) Harlfinger

Jul 4, 2018

Cecilia Ann Harlfinger, 51, of Carlisle, PA passed away peacefully on July 4, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born June 7, 1967 in Laurel, MD, she was the daughter of Paul J. Allen of Taneytown, MD and the late JoAnn (Kelly) Allen.  She was the wife of Richard L. “Rick” Harlfinger III, to whom she...