Sterling Grant Smith, Sr.
Jan 31, 2026
On January 31, 2026, Sterling Grant Smith, Sr. passed away peacefully in Frederick, MD. Born on February 13, 1935 in Tyrone, MD, he was the son of the late Charlie Dennis and Mabel Savannah Smith nee Baker. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Ina Roberta Smith nee Duble who passed away in 1996.
Sterling was a very talented self-employed home...
Richard Russell Stiles
Jan 30, 2026
Richard Russell Stiles, 73, of Finksburg passed away January 30,2026 at Country Acres Assisted Living in Westminster, MD.
Born Aprill 22, 1952 in New York, he was the son of the late Herbert Stiles and the late Dorothy Russell Stiles. He was the husband of J. Allison Stiles together 45 years, married on May 10,1980.
He was a 1970 Graduate of Bethesda-Chevy...
Harry Joe Dykes
Jan 28, 2026
Harry Joe Dykes, 86, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at his home on January 28, 2026. Born on October 1, 1939, in LaFollette, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James and Florence (Goins) Dykes.
Harry was the devoted husband of Sharon (Elmore) Dykes, with whom he shared 63 years of unwavering love, companionship, and commitment.
A distinguished...
Doris Jean Collins-Turk
Jan 23, 2026
Doris Jean Collins-Turk, 89, of Taneytown, MD, died January 23, 2026, at Sweetbriar Hills Home, in Silver Spring, Md. Born April 16, 1936, in Confluence, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Marshall and Juanita (Colebank) Collins. Doris was the devoted wife of the late Leonard Turk. She is survived by her only daughter, Leslie F. Brown, (husband...
Daniel A. Wilhide
Jan 23, 2026
Daniel A. Wilhide, age 93 of Thurmont MD, died at his home on January 23, 2026. Born July 10, 1932, he was the son of the late Donald and Eleanore (Schut) Wilhide. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Bowers) Wilhide.
Daniel joined the US Army in 1949 and served for 2 years in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged...
Reta L. Smit
Jan 23, 2026
Reta L. Smit, 84, of Taneytown, MD, passed at Lorien Hospice in Taneytown on Friday, January 23, 2026. Born May 4, 1941, in Greenup, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Lucy (Thompson) Craycraft. Reta was the loving wife of Richard L. Smit; they were married for 63 years.
Reta was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic...
Janet Romaine Stitely
Jan 21, 2026
On January 21, 2026 Janet Romaine Stitely passed away peacefully in Westminster, MD. Born on February 19, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Truman Otto and Nellie Stitely nee Barnes.
Janet worked at Cambridge Rubber Company in Taneytown for many years. She loved a good TV drama and soap operas but spending time with her family was her joy....
Kurt Fox Oelmann Sr.
Jan 21, 2026
Kurt was born April 9th, 1933 to parents Max & Irma Oelmann and grew up in Arbutus, Maryland with his younger brother Gary. He graduated from Catonsville High School in Catonsville, Maryland; and the University of Maryland in 1956 with a Degree in Law.
Kurt married Barbara Jane Gorsuch and they had one son, Kurt Jr. in 1967.
Over the years Kurt...
Robert John Ryan
Jan 17, 2026
Robert John Ryan passed away peacefully at Carroll Lutheran Village Healthcare Center on January 17, 2026 at the age of 86. He was the son of the late Joseph Edward Ryan Sr. and Alverta Catherine (Speranzella). He graduated from Polytechnic High School. He served in the Air National Guard and the Reserve of the United States Air force with an...
Pauline Wright "Polly" Kittinger
Jan 17, 2026
Pauline W. Kittinger (Polly), 82, of Fairfield, PA, passed away on January 17, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 28, 1943, in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. Wright and Dorothy (Bream) Wright.
Polly dedicated her life to serving her community. She worked for 31 years as an assistant to the registrar...
Amy Mae Drumm
Jan 14, 2026
Amy Mae Drumm, age 90 of Emmitsburg, MD, passed peacefully in her home on January 14, 2026. Born March 27,1935 in Ladysburg, MD she was the daughter of the late Alton Biddinger and Anna Ruth (Bowersox) Biddinger.
Amy was a beloved wife, mother, sibling and grandmother. She had the unlimited ability to love all. Everyone who met Amy knew of her...
Leonard Wantz, Jr.
Jan 11, 2026
Leonard George Wantz, Jr, 85, of Taneytown passed away, surrounded by his family, Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born on May 29, 1940 in Taneytown, he was the only child of Leonard George Wantz, Sr. and Margaret Emma Wantz, nee Unger; beloved husband and soulmate of A. Elaine Wantz, his wife of 63 years, whom...
Nancy Wetzel
Jan 11, 2026
Nancy Nadean Wetzel, 82, of Emmitsburg, MD, died January 11, 2026, at her home. Born March 3, 1943, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Grimes) Moser. Nancy was the devoted wife of the late Robert June Wetzel.
Nancy worked as a seamstress for many years before retiring. She enjoyed Sunday drives and crabbing with her...
Margaret Wickes
Jan 5, 2026
On Monday January 5th, Margaret (Marge) Smith Wickes peacefully passed away with her family by her side. She was 79 years old, born September 2, 1946 in Carroll County Maryland. Marge was the daughter of the late Fern Leroy and Gertrude Armacost Smith. She was the beloved wife of the late Gordon Frank Wickes, Jr. who passed away in 2014....
Sandra Elizabeth Saville
Jan 5, 2026
Sandra Elizabeth Saville, of Westminster, Md age 83, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, Maryland, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 18, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Francis Clay and Anna Elizabeth (Wilson) Kennedy.
Sandra’s passion for family defined her life. A devoted mother, she left behind her daughters, Kimberly...
Margaret Louise Wetzel
Jan 1, 2026
Margaret Louise Wetzel, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, Maryland. Born January 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Z. and Inez LaRue (Angell) Fair.
Margaret was of many talents and interests. She found joy in baking cakes, arranging flowers with driftwood, and weaving baskets. Her love for nature...
Bernus Ann Buffington
Dec 29, 2025
Bernus Ann Buffington, 85, of Emmitsburg passed peacefully at York Hospital, Monday, December 29, 2025. Born Friday, August 23, 1940 in Thurmont, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Walter Shorb and Anna Maude Shorb, nee Grable. She was the beloved wife of Gerald Lorraine Buffington, her husband of 28 years, who passed away Saturday, April 3, 1993; devoted...
Pauline Bernice Bridges
Dec 28, 2025
Pauline Bernice Bridges, 81, of Union Bridge, MD, crossed through heaven's gate December 28, 2025, at her home. Born February 3, 1944, in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Faye (Laningham) Ridings. Pauline was the devoted wife of Conard Lee Bridges since March 16, 1962, giving them 63 wonderful years together.
Pauline worked until retirement as a...
Denise C. Stonesifer
Dec 27, 2025
Denise Childers Stonesifer, 70, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at the Dove House in Westminster, Maryland.
Denise was born on August 11, 1955, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Champ and Hermie Childers. She was raised in Kite, Kentucky, where she learned the importance of family, responsibility, and compassion. Due to her mother’s health, Denise took on many responsibilities...
Mildred Irene Myers
Dec 24, 2025
Mildred (Millie) Irene Myers, 90, of Taneytown, MD, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Born on Wednesday, January 16, 1935, in Mt. Airy (Long Corner), Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey Elmer Fleming and Claire Virginia Fleming nee Buxton. She was the devoted wife to her late husband of 42 years, John Edward Myers, Sr.
She was...
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