Elizabeth Lee Miller
Jan 17, 2025
On Friday, January 17, 2025, ELIZABETH LEE MILLER, nee Walston, 96, of Woodstock passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Agnes Hospital. Born August 10, 1928, she was the cherished daughter of the late William J., Sr. and Loretta A. Freburger, nee Will. Beloved wife of the late Martin B. Miller, her husband of 69 years, who passed...
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...
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
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...
Bernice Johnston Culver
Jan 10, 2025
Bernice Johnston Culver, 84, of Taneytown, MD, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at Bridging Life Hospice in Westminster. Born June 22, 1940, in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Ray and Emma Louise Rumbold Johnston.
Bernice was a graduate of Westminster High School in 1958, Church Home & Hospital School of Nursing and studied painting at The...
Deanna Jo Topper
Jan 8, 2025
Dee Topper, 59, of Pinedale, WY passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 8, 2025. She was born in Gettysburg, PA on October 19, 1965 and was the seventh of eight children. Her parents raised her in Emmitsburg, MD where she had many adventures with her numerous friends, cousins, siblings, neighbors-you name it-Dee could find a friend in everyone....
Doris E. Rebert
Jan 7, 2025
Doris B. Rebert, 103, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the home of her daughter in Port St. Lucie, FL, where she had been residing for the last five years. She was a long-time resident of rural Westminster MD, where she was born on April 23, 1921. She was the daughter of the late J. Elwood Brehm and Evelyn...
John Barry Calafos
Jan 7, 2025
John Barry Calafos, 77, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Bridge Life Dove House. He was born on July 24, 1947 in Boone, North Carolina to the late John Calafos and Dorothy J. Calafos, nee VanDyke. He was the husband of 50 years to the late Beverly Dawn Calafos, nee Cavanaugh. John worked for...
Colin Trevor Fraser
Jan 6, 2025
Colin Trevor Martin Fraser, beloved son, brother and friend passed away at his home in Spring Grove, PA on January 6, 2025. He was born in Trinidad and emigrated to the United States where he proudly served his adopted country in the U.S. Army. He was extremely proud of his military service which included many commendations and awards.
After military service,...
Scott Day Browning
Jan 5, 2025
Scott Day Browning, age 51, of Fairfield, PA, formerly of Smithsburg, MD lost his courageous battle with MSA on Sunday, January 5th surrounded by his family. Born November 18, 1973 in Damascus, MD he is the son of Douglas D. Browning and Shirley E. Devilbiss.
Surviving are his children; Ryan Browning, Morgan Browning, ex-wife; Stefanie Browning, siblings; Douglas Browning (Judy), Lori...
Pauline "Cookie" Upton
Jan 3, 2025
On Friday January 3rd, 2025, Pauline “Cookie” Upton passed away peacefully at Carroll Hospital in Westminster, MD. Born on August 5th, 1944 she was the beloved daughter of the late Tony and Amelia Krasauskis (nee Cepiatis). She was the dear wife of the late Allen Douglas Upton, who passed away in 2016.
Pauline was fondly called “Cookie” ever since she was...
Truman Barnes
Jan 1, 2025
Truman Barnes, age 81, of Westminster, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Copper Ridge Assisted Living, Sykesville. Born August 7, 1943, he was the son of the late Howard and Ethel (Richter) Barnes.
Truman was a hardworking man; he worked as a farm hand on horse and dairy farms for most of his working life. Later he worked at Denny’s restaurant...
Elmer Cleveland Black
Dec 31, 2024
Elmer Cleveland Black, 84, of Taneytown, MD, died on December 31, 2024, at Lorien Taneytown, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 31, 1940, he was son of the late Benjamin Franklin Black, and Alice Virginia Hossler Black. He was the beloved husband of 34 years to Mary Robertson Black.
Elmer grew up in farming, worked for the Maryland State Highway...
Shirley Hiner
Dec 31, 2024
Shirley L. (Styers) Hiner, 89, of Taneytown, MD died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Hanover, PA. Born March 31, 1935 in Union Bridge, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late David and Bertie (Black) Styers. She was the devoted wife of the late Marlin Harold "Jake" Hiner, Sr., to whom she was married for more than 61 years....
Philip Lynn Dutterer, Sr.
Dec 30, 2024
Philip Lynn Dutterer Sr., a devoted father, proud grandfather, caring brother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 79 in his hometown of Westminster, Maryland. Born June 25, 1945, he was the son of the late Nevin and Marylee Dutterer, who operated the Stewart N. Dutterer Flower Shop.
Philip attended Westminster Senior High School...
Ann Cauthorn Woodie
Dec 29, 2024
On Sunday, December 29th, 2024, Ann Cauthorn Woodie, 72, of Westminster passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Carroll Hospital Center. Born on March 10th, 1952, in New York, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Kathleen Cauthorn (nee Kane). Ann was beloved high school sweetheart to her life partner and husband, Larry Eugene Woodie, to...
Lucretia Drusilla Reaves
Dec 28, 2024
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER TONIGHT’S VISITATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Lucretia Drusilla Reaves, age 83 of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Assisted Living Hagerstown. Born August 30, 1941, she was the daughter of late Vernon and Catherine (Hoover) Leather.
Lucretia started teaching in 1964, went on to gain her master’s at Shippensburg University in 1974. She was a science teacher at Smithsburg...
Marilyn Mueller Eyler
Dec 27, 2024
Marilyn Mueller Eyler of Westminster MD passed on December 26 at Carroll Lutheran Village. Born in Keifers, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Olive Mueller. She was married to the late Paul Eyler Sr.
Marilyn graduated from Oldtown School and received a teaching degree from Frostburg State Teachers College. She taught middle school English in both Carroll...
Theresa Marie Ward
Dec 27, 2024
Theresa Marie Ward, 67, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 17, 1957, she was the daughter of Patricia Snow and the late John Turnbull. She was the loving wife of Thomas Ward, married in 2000 at St. Anthony’s in Emmitsburg.
Theresa was active in the Frederick...
Patricia Mary Krabitz
Dec 24, 2024
Patricia (Pat) Mary Krabitz, 84, of Taneytown, Maryland passed into our Lord’s Kingdom Friday, December 24, 2024, following an extended illness. Born January 19, 1940 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Rowland A. and Jean A. Boone (Borusewicz). She was wife to her beloved husband, Jack E. Krabitz, to whom she was married for 49 years.
Patricia worked...
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