Obituaries

Mary Eugenia (Matthews)  Rice

Mary Eugenia (Matthews) Rice

Feb 2, 2018

Mary Eugenia Rice, 94, of Emmitsburg, MD., died peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Gettysburg Hospital.

Born on April 17, 1923 in Gettysburg, PA., she was the daughter of the late Francis Scott Key Matthews and Jesse (Rouzer) Matthews.

She was the loving and devoted wife of 72 years to Earl August Rice,...

Mildred (Snyder)  Elower

Mildred (Snyder) Elower

Jan 31, 2018

Mildred Irene “Millie” Elower, 85, of Thurmont, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD.  Born January 29, 1933 in Mt. Airy, MD, she was the daughter of the late William “Mac” and Ethel (McCallum) Snyder.  She was the wife of the late Donald Lee Elower, to whom she was married...

Gerald "Butch" S. Miller

Gerald "Butch" S. Miller

Jan 31, 2018

Gerald “Butch” S. Miller, 78, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at his home.

Born July 27, 1939 in Emmitsburg, Md. he was the son of the late Herbert J. and Mary B. (Topper) Miller.  He was the husband of the late Catherine Elizabeth (Gebhart) Miller.

Butch...

Marie Snyder

Marie Snyder

Jan 30, 2018

Marie Mabel Snyder, 91, of Owings Mills, MD died from natural causes on January 30, 2018 at her residence.  Born March 17, 1926 in Union Mills, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Adelaide (Miller) Snyder. Marie was a life-long member of St. Mary’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Silver Run, MD.  She completed Junior High School at...

Diana (Knott)  Flynn

Diana (Knott) Flynn

Jan 30, 2018

Diana Knott Flynn of Westminster, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her home.

Born April 19, 1946 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late John Robert Knott, Jr. and Evelyn (Engle) Knott.  She was the wife of the late John Scott Flynn.

She is survived by daughter Danielle Mummert and...

Edna (Rodkey)  Green

Edna (Rodkey) Green

Jan 30, 2018

Edna Marlene Green, 94, of Taneytown, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born September 21, 1923 in Tyrone, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ira Allison and Mary Ann (Halter) Rodkey.  She was the wife of the late Cecil Charles Green.

Edna worked at Cambridge...

Paul "Doug" Bare

Paul "Doug" Bare

Jan 30, 2018

Paul Douglas “Doug” Bare, 71, of Taneytown, MD died peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at his home.  Born August 3, 1946 in Westminster, MD, he was the son of Janet (Rhoten) Bare of Hampstead and the late Paul Richard Bare.  He was the husband of Dorothy “Dottie” (Hypes) Bare, to whom he was married for 44 years....

Virginia Grace Vaughn

Virginia Grace Vaughn

Jan 29, 2018

Virginia Grace Vaughn, 88, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Transitions of Gettysburg Nursing Center.

Born on June 29, 1929 in Emmitsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Grace Mable (Sheeley) Vaughn.

Virginia worked at Cambridge Rubber Factory in Taneytown, and...

Paul Thomas Scheurich, Ocds

Paul Thomas Scheurich, Ocds

Jan 29, 2018

Paul Thomas Scheurich, OCDS, 83, of Fairfield, PA, died peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD.

Born on September 3, 1934 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Paul V. and Agnes E. (Devereaux) Scheurich.

Paul was a graduate of Calvert...

Kristy Coblentz-Hernandez

Kristy Coblentz-Hernandez

Jan 28, 2018

Kristy Michelle Coblentz-Hernandez, 33, of Hyattsville, MD died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at her home.  Born December 19, 1984 in Frederick, she was the daughter of Terry A. Coblentz of Thurmont and the late Susan Kim (Gray) Coblentz.

Kristy was a self-employed caregiver.  She loved shopping and being with her  two children, Jason Caden and...

Graham "Willie" Wildasin

Graham "Willie" Wildasin

Jan 24, 2018

Graham L. “Willie” Wildasin, 81, formerly of Taneytown, MD, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg.  Born May 31, 1936 in Emmitsburg, MD, he was the son of the late Leroy Emmanuel and Emma Irene (Graham) Wildasin.

Willie was a long-time firefighter with the Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company and a professional...

Judy (Lookingbill)  Hagan

Judy (Lookingbill) Hagan

Jan 24, 2018

Judith Dianne “Judy” Hagan, 63, of Keymar, MD died peacefully with her family at her bedside on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born January 15, 1955 in Keymar, she was the daughter of the late Vernon “Peck” Lookingbill and the late Dorothy Ellen (Horner) Lookingbill-Yingling.  She was the beloved wife of Franklin E....

John "Buster" Andrew Neudecker, Jr.

John "Buster" Andrew Neudecker, Jr.

Jan 23, 2018

John “Buster” Andrew Neudecker, Jr., 83, of Westminster, Maryland died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home.

Born on September 14, 1934 on the family farm in Westminster, MD, he was the son of the late John A. and Vesta (Ragains) Neudecker, Sr.  He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine (Church) Neudecker. ...

Walter Green, Jr.

Walter Green, Jr.

Jan 23, 2018

Walter Messic Green, Jr., 82, of Taneytown, MD died peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born September 25, 1935 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Walter Messic and Louise (Trego) Green, Sr.  He was the devoted husband of Joyce (Riley) Green, to whom he was married for 61...

Mary (Frock)  Carl

Mary (Frock) Carl

Jan 21, 2018

Mary Marie Carl, 81, of Mayberry, MD died peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born September 26, 1936 in Taneytown, she was the daughter of the late Levi Joshua and Hannah Catherine (Baker) Frock.  She was the devoted wife of the late Donald M. Carl to whom she was happily married for...

Marlin "Jake" Hiner

Marlin "Jake" Hiner

Jan 20, 2018

Marlin Harold “Jake” Hiner, Sr., 88, of Taneytown, MD died on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his home.  Born August 20, 1929 in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Roy and Mamie (Humbert) Hiner.  He was the devoted husband of Shirley (Styers) Hiner, to whom he was married for more than 61 years.

Jake...

Donald Carl

Donald Carl

Jan 17, 2018

Donald Michael Carl, 82, of Mayberry, MD died peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born September 28, 1935 in Mayberry, he was the son of the late Lloyd Roosevelt and Blanche (Crum) Carl.  He was the devoted husband of the late Mary Marie (Frock) Carl, to whom he was happily married for...

Regina (Lutz)  Trent

Regina (Lutz) Trent

Jan 16, 2018

Regina Lutz Trent, 55, of Thurmont, Maryland, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born August 27, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Erma (Willis) Lutz.

Regina was a C.N.A. in local nursing homes caring for the elderly,...

John H. Shipley, Sr.

John H. Shipley, Sr.

Jan 14, 2018

John H. Shipley, Sr., 70, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, died on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Gettysburg Hospital.

Born on December 1, 1947 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Walter Shipley, Sr., and Catherine “Kitty” (Bowers) Goodling.

John was a member of the Littlestown Eagles and...

Patricia Ann (Keller)  Martin

Patricia Ann (Keller) Martin

Jan 11, 2018

Patricia Ann (nee Keller) Martin died peacefully in her home with family present on January 11th, 2018 in Taneytown, Maryland following a courageous battle with thyroid cancer. She was 76.

Patricia Martin was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 1941 in Buffalo, New York to her parents, the late Walter F. Keller and Katherine...