Joan Ruth VanScoyoc Mowery
Nov 6, 2024
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Joan Ruth VanScoyoc Mowery passed away peacefully at her residence in Littlestown, PA, at the age of 90. Born on September 22, 1934, in Johnstown, PA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Adam VanScoyoc and Sara Hoyland. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Leroy “Pete” Mowery, with whom she shared...
Thomas Lee Osborne
Nov 6, 2024
Thomas Lee Osborne September 21, 1947 - November 6, 2024 Thomas Lee Osborne passed into eternal life at home on Wednesday, November 6 with his loving wife, Mary Ann (née Mifflin), at his side. Tom fought a 7 yearlong battle against bladder cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange during his service in the Vietnam War. Tom was born to...
Genevieve Mae Krieg
Nov 3, 2024
Genevieve Mae (Matthews) Krieg, of Taneytown, MD died on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born December 6, 1930 in Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter of the late Edwin Matthews and Nellie (Foxwell) Matthews. She was the wife of the late Clifton Frank “Cliff” Krieg, to whom she was married for 67 years.
Genevieve was...
Arthur William Garvin, Jr.
Nov 3, 2024
Arthur William Garvin Jr., 90, of Westminster, MD, passed away November 3, 2024, at Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center in Sykesville. Born January 6, 1934, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Rev. Arthur William Garvin Sr., and Mabel Rosalie Snyder Garvin. He was a devoted husband to the late Gloria Kunz Garvin.
Arthur was a member...
Stephen F. Ryder
Oct 29, 2024
Stephen Francis Ryder, 72, of Emmitsburg passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born March 29, 1952, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Gerald Francis and Agnes Merlene Ryder, nee Rightnour; devoted brother of Michael G., David L. and his wife Valerie; Dennis P. and James B. Ryder; also survived by numerous...
Mary Jane Fugate
Oct 25, 2024
Mary Jane Fugate, age 103, of Westminster, Maryland died on October 25, 2024 at Bridging Life Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. She was the wife of the late Lyle Fugate for 39 years before his death in 1979 and the beloved mother of William Fugate of Lake Linganore, MD, Katherine Myers of Milwaukee, WI, Doris Smith (Harold) of San Antonio,...
David A. Makoutz
Oct 24, 2024
David A. Makoutz, 91, of Taneytown, MD, died October 24, 2024 at BridgingLife in Westminster. Born January 27, 1933, in Evanston, IL, he was the son of the late Lorenz V. Makoutz and Anna R. Kenney. David was the husband of the late Mary Ann I. Makoutz.
David was a veteran of the United States Navy, and worked for NASA as...
Rev. Ronald E. Reaves
Oct 23, 2024
The Reverend Ronald Edgar Reaves, 78, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on October 23, 2024. Born on March 14, 1946, in Gettysburg, PA. Ronald was a man of deep faith, a devoted family member, and a beloved pastor, known for his passion for art, music, photography, and travel. Ronald dedicated his life to ministry, earning a Master of Divinity from...
Sandra Ann Smith
Oct 23, 2024
Sandra Ann Smith, 77, of Taneytown, MD, passed away on October 23, 2024. Born on December 29, 1946, Sandy was known for her warm and caring nature, deeply cherished by her family and friends.Sandy was the loving wife of James Smith, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. She was a devoted mother to Susan Miller and Thomas Smith,...
Carole Ann Harrison
Oct 21, 2024
Carole Ann Harrison, 70, of Rocky Ridge, MD, died October 21, 2024 at her home. Born October 13, 1954, in Boyds, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Greer and Monnie Ann (Cluff) Lane. Carole was the devoted wife of over 25 years to Mark Andrew Harrison.
Carole worked in housekeeping management for Maryland Oddfellows and Comfort Inn before retiring...
George William Amoss
Oct 21, 2024
George William Amoss, 96, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Columbia Cottage in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Born on May 22, 1928 near Marriottsville, Maryland, he was the son of the late William I. and Elizabeth (Hurt) Amoss. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Theo Amoss, who died September 2019.
George worked at...
Karen Ann Mills
Oct 19, 2024
Karen Ann Mills, 68, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Gettysburg Center. Born January 13, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. Miller and A. Patricia Miller. She was the loving mother of Bob Reifsnider of Emmitsburg, and Pattie Ennis of Ocean City.
Karen worked for South Central Community Action Programs...
Carol Victoria Stonesifer
Oct 18, 2024
Carol Victoria Stonesifer, 80, of Taneytown, died on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Lorien in Taneytown. Born on July 15, 1944, in Bremerton, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Adam Stiely and Doris Elaine Tracy. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Ralph William Stonesifer Jr., who passed suddenly in 1984.
Carol was a graduate...
Troy Mitchell Thacker, Jr.
Oct 17, 2024
Troy Mitchell Thacker, Jr., affectionately known as “JR”, 36, of Westminster passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Born July 6, 1988, he was the son of Troy Mitchell Thacker and Barbara Jean Thacker, nee Crabb, beloved husband of Stephanie Nicole Thacker, nee Rodrigues, soon to be loving father of Rylee Thacker, his daughter who is due to be...
Junia Lee Warthen
Oct 11, 2024
Junia Lee (Byers) Warthen, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek in Frederick, Maryland. Born June 2, 1940, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Percy Gehr Byers and Pauline (Kauffman) Byers. She was the loving and devoted wife of 55 years to William (Bill) A. Warthen, Sr.,...
Ginny Lee Young
Oct 9, 2024
Ginny Lee Young, daughter of the late Bernard Edward Suter and Madeline Suter Lippy, passed peacefully on October 9, 2024.
Ginny was interested in always learning new and different things. Ginny was an original switchboard operator, Rehab Counselor at Granite House, and Licensed electrologist who owned her own business. She devoted many years to assisting in the Mental Health field, running...
Nancy Lee Myers
Oct 8, 2024
Nancy Lee Myers, nee Gill, passed away on October 8, 2024. She was born June 4, 1936, in Reisterstown, MD. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Lottie Mae Gill. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Myers, her husband of 59 years.
Nancy worked as a seamstress at Jos. A. Banks and English American Tailoring....
Alvie L. Lookingbill
Oct 8, 2024
Alvie L. “Lou” Lookingbill, age 80 of Taneytown, MD went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Dove House, Westminster, MD. Born, June 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Russell and Mary Lookingbill. Lou worked at Cambridge Rubber Company until they shut down in December 1986. He was a faithful member of...
Joanna M. Jones
Oct 6, 2024
Joanna Marie (Myers) Goeckeritz Jones, age 66, of Littlestown, PA formerly of Westminster, MD died on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Born November 29, 1957 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of late Elwood Augustus Myers and Ruth Anna (Willet) Myers. She was the loving wife of the late Daniel “Bill” Jones, Jr. who passed in 2023 and the late...
Iris P. Andrew
Oct 5, 2024
Iris P. Andrew age 94, of Emmitsburg passed away peacefully at her home on October 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born August 15, 1930, to the late Fannie Green Hays and was the loving wife of the late Richard E. Andrew.
Iris loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and her extended...
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