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Betty Hoff

Betty Hoff

Nov 18, 2023

Betty Siegman Hoff, 90, passed away peacefully at Golden Crest Assisted Living, Westminster, MD, on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Born January 30, 1933 in Westminster, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Ruth (Shaeffer) Siegman. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Hoff, Sr.

Betty was a graduate of Manchester High School. She...

Jamie Lynn Stewart

Jamie Lynn Stewart

Nov 17, 2023

Jamie Lynn Stewart, age 38, passed away, Friday November 17, 2023, at Carroll Hospital Center from complications of Lupus. Born June 5, 1985, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Hobbs and Barbara Jane Stewart. She was the loving companion and special friend of Edward Daniel “Dan” Glass for 20+ years. Jamie was a 2003 graduate of Francis...

Sheila Dawn Robertson

Sheila Dawn Robertson

Nov 17, 2023

Sheila Dawn Robertson (nee Reifsnider) of Keymar, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on November 17, 2023.  Sheila was born on July 30, 1962, to parents Glenn and Georgette Reifsnider.   She was the wife of Tom Robertson, Jr, with whom she celebrated her 40th anniversary this year.

She graduated from F.S.K. High School class of 1980. ...

Mary Catherine Haggerty

Mary Catherine Haggerty

Nov 14, 2023

Mary Catherine Haggerty (Gonda) died in her sleep on Nov. 14, 2023, after several months in hospice care. The long-term Youngstown, Ohio resident, a nurse, nursing home administrator, wife, mother, and World War II veteran, was living at the Leland of Laurel Run, an assisted living facility in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.

Mary Catherine Gonda was born to John...

George Geralis

George Geralis

Nov 12, 2023

George Manuel Geralis, 99, of Fairfield, PA passed away on November 12, 2023. He was born on September 3, 1924 in New York, NY.  George was a man of great curiosity, always learning new things. He was passionate about the culinary arts, master gardening, photography and history.

George is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years,...

Sheena Marie Holsey Glasco

Sheena Marie Holsey Glasco

Nov 10, 2023

Sheena Marie Holsey Glasco, a resident of Taneytown, Maryland, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, after battling a long illness. She was born on January 18, 1983, to the late Phillip Eugene Holsey and Vera Lynn Brooks in Westminster, Maryland.

Sheena was educated in Carroll County Public Schools and graduated from Liberty High School. Later in...

Raymond Spicer

Raymond Spicer

Nov 10, 2023

Raymond Spicer August 26, 1937 – November 10, 2023

Raymond “Rex” Spicer of Silver Run, MD lived 86 years building a beautiful legacy with the love of his life, Dorothy “Ruth” Spicer, wife of 66 years.

He was the beloved son of the late Rixie & Jean Spicer and beloved son-in-law of the late August...

Mary Jane Leedy

Mary Jane Leedy

Nov 9, 2023

Mary Jane Leedy, nee Earhart, 82, of Horsham, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Jefferson Abington Hospital. Born August 11, 1941 in Richmond Virginia, Bland County, she was daughter of the late William Blankenship and the late Josie Earhart, nee Chandler. She was the beloved wife of Ralph Franklin Leedy, her husband...

Larrie James Bostic

Larrie James Bostic

Nov 9, 2023

Larrie James Bostic passed away November 9, 2023 at his home under hospice care. Born May 28, 1940, he was the son of the late James N. Bostic and Betty Jean (Leathery) Bostic Urey and Stepfather Chester Urey. He was the husband of Betsy Mann Bostic for 61 years on October 19, 2023.

Larrie was a 1959...

Dorothy L. Alexander

Dorothy L. Alexander

Nov 8, 2023

Dorothy Louise Alexander Age 92, of Taneytown, MD, passed on November 8, 2023. Born on March 5, 1931, Dorothy was blessed to have many roles in life: Daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, Mom-Mom and Great Mom-Mom. She was the daughter of the late Grace Goldie Trite and Clarence R Sipes of Union Bridge, MD. Dorothy was one of nine...

Shirley Lee (Tawney)  Fair

Shirley Lee (Tawney) Fair

Nov 8, 2023

Shirley L. Fair, nee Tawney, age 89, of Taneytown, MD, died on November 8, 2023 at Lorien of Taneytown. She was the wife of the late Ray E. Fair, who died October 11, 2011. Born February 20, 1934, in Westminster, MD, she was the daughter of the late Wilson M. and Ruth M. Bauerline Tawney.

Shirley was...

Carolyn Gay (Bosley)  Davidson

Carolyn Gay (Bosley) Davidson

Nov 8, 2023

Carolyn Gay (Bosley) Davidson, age 76 of Manchester, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at University of Maryland. Born July 5, 1947 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles P. and Mary Lou (Chew) Bosley. She was the beloved wife of Carl H. Davidson for 57 years.

Carolyn was a woman of deep...

Sister Cynthia Fox

Sister Cynthia Fox

Nov 6, 2023

Sister Cynthia Fox, age 71, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on November 6, 2023.

She was born July 26, 1952 at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina to Delia Ann (Wain) Fox and David Lee Fox. Before entering the Community, Sister Cynthia was a member of St. Michael Church (Overlea) in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated...

John Stewart Erb, Sr.

John Stewart Erb, Sr.

Nov 5, 2023

John Stewart Erb Sr, age 93 of Manchester MD died November 5, 2023, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Longview in Manchester MD.

Born in Pleasant Valley, MD on April 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Paul Theodore and Mary (King) Erb of Pleasant Valley, MD.

Also predeceasing John besides his parents was...

Joseph Thomas Kearns Iii

Joseph Thomas Kearns Iii

Nov 2, 2023

Joseph Thomas Kearns, III age 76, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Born November 8, 1946, Joe was the son of the late Joseph Thomas Kearns, Jr., and Katherine (O’Donnell) Kearns. Joe attended St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia PA, graduating with his Bachelors of Science in food marketing in 1968. He then joined the US Army as a...

Dinah Lee Eyler

Dinah Lee Eyler

Nov 1, 2023

Dinah Lee Eyler, age 68 of Taneytown died suddenly at Carroll Hospital Center. Born June 12, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Bollinger.

Dinah worked as a deli clerk for 40 years at a variety of grocery stores, retiring from Giant Food Stores in 2017. She attended services at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Henry Gordon Rowe, Jr

Henry Gordon Rowe, Jr

Oct 31, 2023

Henry Gordon Rowe, Jr. (“Barney”), of Westminster, MD, passed peacefully at home on October 31, 2023. He was born, May 11, 1930, in Williamsburg, VA, to Henry Gordon Rowe, Sr. and Hazel Annette Rowe. He is survived by four daughters, Pam Mills, Vicki Ryan (Michael), Cheri Gibson (Glenn) and Cindi Byrne (John), all of Westminster; Seven grandchildren; Nine great-grandchildren,...

Marilyn K. Jennings

Marilyn K. Jennings

Oct 29, 2023

Marilyn K. Jennings, age 79 died peacefully at The Village of Luther Ridge in Chambersburg, PA, on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Born November 18, 1943, in Hoopston, IL, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lenora (Kerill) Jennings.

Marilyn was a lifetime member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Benton Harbor, MI. She worked in the...

James Denver Skeen, Jr.

James Denver Skeen, Jr.

Oct 25, 2023

James Denver Skeen, Jr., age 70, of Hanover, PA passed on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and caregivers. Born June 24, 1953 in Westminster, he was the son of the late James Sr. and Eula (Norris) Skeen.

James was a graduate of Westminster High School and Rhema Bible School in Broken Arrow...

Emory Thomas Mingee, Sr.

Emory Thomas Mingee, Sr.

Oct 24, 2023

Emory Thomas Mingee, Sr. age 81, of Littlestown, PA, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born April 17, 1942, in St. Paul, Virginia, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Hattie (Worley) Mingee. He was a devoted partner to Vera Ridinger.

Emory worked for EVAPCO as a Plant Manufacturing Engineer for 29...

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