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Theresa Orndorff

Theresa Orndorff

Feb 16, 2025

Theresa M. Orndorff, age 98, of Emmitsburg, MD, died at BridgingLife (Dove House), Westminster, MD on February 16, 2025. Born June 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (O’Toole) Keepers.

She was the wife of the late Karl Orndorff who passed in 1997, they married in 1945, she was a loving stay-at-home mom, raising her 6...

David Few

David Few

Feb 12, 2025

David Few, affectionately known as Dave, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Westminster at Carroll Hospital Maryland, at the young age of 62. 

Born on December 25, 1962, Dave spent his life dedicated to his family and hard work. He was a truck driver for most of his career. His early years were spent on a farm, working alongside his...

Marcos Segovia

Marcos Segovia

Feb 7, 2025

Marcos "Papa" Segovia, 66, of Westminster, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Born on April 6, 1958, in Corpus Christi, TX, he was the son of the late Francisco and Lenor (Rueda) Segovia. He grew up in a loving household with his siblings, Cecelia, Inez, Thomas, Monica, Miguel, Vincent, and David.

He will...

Dorothy Ellen Hostetter

Dorothy Ellen Hostetter

Feb 7, 2025

Dorothy Ellen Hostetter, nee Lookingbill, 97 of Taneytown, passed away suddenly Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born Monday, July 4, 1927 in Littlestown, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Edna Lookingbill, nee LeGore; Beloved wife of Samuel Palmer Hostetter, her husband of 60 years, who passed away in 2005; devoted mother of her...

Sister Joan Drega

Sister Joan Drega

Feb 7, 2025

Sister Joan Drega (Josephine Mary), age 88, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on February 7, 2025. She was born April 27, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland to Francis Walter and Florence (Ziomek) Drega. Before entering the Community, Sister Joan was a member of St. Elizabeth Parish in Baltimore. She graduated from Seton High School in Baltimore in 1954...

Clarence Edward Simms, Jr.

Clarence Edward Simms, Jr.

Feb 2, 2025

Clarence Edward Simms, Jr., 70, of Westminster passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Carroll Hospital Center. Born November 29, 1954 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward Simms, Sr., and Mary Alberta Simms, nee Fisher. Beloved husband of Linda Ann Murray Simms, his wife of 38 years, devoted brother of Mary Anna Wilhelm...

Steven Joseph Moxley, Jr.

Steven Joseph Moxley, Jr.

Feb 1, 2025

Steven Joseph Moxley, Jr., 33, of Taneytown passed unexpectedly in an automobile accident, Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born Wednesday, December 11, 1991, in Baltimore, he was the loving son Steven Joseph, Sr., and Kathryn Pauline Moxley, nee Dougherty of Taneytown; beloved husband of Arica Marie Moxley, nee Wilson, of Taneytown, his wife of 5 years, whom he married Friday, November...

Dorothy V. Bauerlien

Dorothy V. Bauerlien

Jan 31, 2025

Dorothy V. Bauerlien, 98, of Westminster, MD, died Friday, January 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving children, at Lorien Taneytown. Born April 15, 1926, in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Denton and Hanna Marie (Harn) Haines. She was predeceased by her husband, John G. Bauerlien Jr. in 1991, and longtime companion, Floyd K. Schaffer in 2013.

Dorothy...

Robert "Bob" Lewis Rohrbaugh

Robert "Bob" Lewis Rohrbaugh

Jan 26, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lewis Rohrbaugh, age 86 of Orrtanna, PA, passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Born February 19, 1938, in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late George Lewis and Frances Rohrbaugh. He was the loving husband of Ann Marie Rohrbaugh for 65 years, marrying on July 4, 1959.

Bob worked as a maintenance man, who...

Helen Percich

Helen Percich

Jan 21, 2025

Helen Percich, 96, of Keymar, Maryland, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died peacefully on January 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Lorien Taneytown.

Born on August 27, 1928, in Warren, Ohio to Ralph and Milka ‘Mildred’ Petkovich, Helen was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She grew up in Warren, Ohio and graduated from Warren Harding...

Robert Edward Blank Sr.

Robert Edward Blank Sr.

Jan 18, 2025

Robert Edward Blank Sr., 87, of Silver Run passed away January 18, 2025 at home. Born July 30, 1937 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Delia Naomi (Flickinger) Blank and Preston C. W. Blank, Sr.. Robert is the loving husband of Delores Patricia Blank nee Overholtzer, his wife of 67 years; devoted father of Debra L....

Margaret Kathryn Coburn

Margaret Kathryn Coburn

Jan 18, 2025

Maragret Kathryn Coburn, age 84 of Taneytown, MD died, Saturday, January 18, 2025, at BridgingLife formerly Dove House. Born February 21, 1940, in Philadelphia PA. She was the daughter of Francis and Margaret Eiser and was the loving wife of Bill Coburn for nearly 61 years.

Margaret was a loving stay-at-home mom caring for her husband and daughter, She loved all...

Elizabeth Lee Miller

Elizabeth Lee Miller

Jan 17, 2025

Elizabeth Lee Miller, age 96 of Woodstock, Maryland passed away on Friday January 17, 2025. She was born August 10, 1928 to Philip Soneborne and Loretta Anna Walston (née Will), in Baltimore, Maryland. Betty Lee married Martin Boniface Miller on October 28, 1950. Her marriage to Marty for 68 years was the anchor and focus of her life efforts. 

Betty was...

Dr. John Vandenberge

Dr. John Vandenberge

Jan 16, 2025

Dr. John Vandenberge, 88, of Ellicott City, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at Lorien Nursing Home in Elkridge. Born June 20, 1936 in Holland, he was the son of the late Johannus D. and Johanna Vandenberge, nee Bakker. He was the beloved husband of Linda Vandenberge, nee Dorn, his wife of 58 years, who passed away November 29,...

Melvin H. Lewis

Melvin H. Lewis

Jan 16, 2025

Melvin H. Lewis, age 91 of Taneytown passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born February 12, 1933, in Cordova, WV, he was the son of the late Howard and Audry Lewis. He was the loving husband of Patricia A. Lewis for 31 years.

 Melvin volunteered, feeling it was important to do his part,...

Sister Mary Thurlough

Sister Mary Thurlough

Jan 16, 2025

Sister Mary Thurlough, age 92, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on January 16, 2025. She was born August 15, 1932, in Middletown, Connecticut to Mary (O’Connor) and Carroll Wells Thurlough. Before entering the Community, Sister Mary was a member of St. Joseph Church in Chester, Connecticut. She attended Deep River High School in Connecticut and graduated in...

Matthew Jacob Hamm

Matthew Jacob Hamm

Jan 15, 2025

Matthew Jacob Hamm age 45 of Harrisburg, PA, died at his home on January 15, 2025. Born October 9, 1979, He was the son of Michael and Geneva Hamm. 

Matt was an intelligent, thoughtful and humorous man, gifted in the arts. He loved reading and writing poetry. He also loved music, singing and playing guitar. He loved to cook, and made...

Vivian Kay Gouge Hesson

Vivian Kay Gouge Hesson

Jan 14, 2025

Vivian Kay Gouge Hesson, age 61 of Westminster MD, died at Carroll Hospital Center on January 14, 2025. Born February 2, 1963, in Ector TX she was the daughter of the late Jimmie Dean Gouge and Nancy Norwood Gouge. She was the loving wife of Jeffrey Lee Hesson for 23 years.

Vivian was a CNA at Westminster Nursing Home, she had...

Philip Eugene Martin

Philip Eugene Martin

Jan 12, 2025

Philip Eugene Martin, 75, of Littlestown, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Gettysburg Hospital. Born, February 19, 1949, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania he was the beloved son the late Glenn Joseph and Catherine Louise Martin, nee Pence. Philip is the loving husband of Ruth Martin, nee Harvey his wife of 56 years; devoted father of Gwendolyn Anne DeVivo...

Laurie Marie Hossler

Laurie Marie Hossler

Jan 12, 2025

Laurie Marie Hossler, 68, of Hanover, PA died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pottstown. Born June 23, 1956 in Moses Lake, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Willaim C. Mackinzie Jr. and Beulah (Boots) E. Mackinzie, nee Glass. Laurie was married to Mark Hossler and mother to Chelsea Hatch...

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