logo-image

Obituaries

Connie Lee Huffman

Connie Lee Huffman

Nov 27, 2024

On November 27th, 2024, Connie Lee Huffman, 76, passed away in Baltimore. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Reba Jones, nee Reynolds. She was the wife of Edward Franklin “Pete” Huffman, whom she was married to for 51 years.

Connie loved to be outside gardening with her flowers and going camping. She enjoyed playing bingo,...

Janet Louise Parrish

Janet Louise Parrish

Nov 27, 2024

Janet Louise Parrish, age 92 of Taneytown, MD died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Mercy House of Chambersburg, PA. Born October 2, 1932, in Gettysburg PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Study) Sentz.

Janet was very active in the community; she was president of Taneytown Ladies Auxiliary and of Carroll County Ladies Auxiliary for many...

Joan Ann Mannion

Joan Ann Mannion

Nov 26, 2024

Joan Ann (McManus) Mannion, affectionately known as “Big Mama,” was a remarkable woman whose life was filled with purpose, love, and laughter. She was born in Mount Carmel, PA on April 10, 1930, to Albert and Anna (Cannon) McManus, and passed away peacefully at her home in Hampstead, MD, on November 25, 2024, at the age of 94.

After completing high...

Sterling Leon Fritz

Sterling Leon Fritz

Nov 26, 2024

Sterling Leon Fritz, 82, of Taneytown, died November 26, 2024 at BridgingLife Hospice in Westminster MD. Born February 18, 1942 in Gettysburg PA, he was the son of the late Sterling Wilson Fritz and Mary Katherine Fritz. Leon was the devoted husband of Joan Fritz for 61 years.

Leon served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965 as an...

Rebecca Ann Eiker

Rebecca Ann Eiker

Nov 24, 2024

Rebecca Ann (Mumma) Eiker, 80, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24th, 2024. Born on October 16th, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Charles William and Helen Mae (Harman) Mumma. She was the wife of Gilbert V. Eiker, Jr. and they were set to...

Joan Ruth VanScoyoc Mowery

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.,...

Share by: