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Paul  Richard Dutterer

Paul Richard Dutterer

May 28, 2015

Paul R. Dutterer, 82, of Westminster, died Thursday evening, May 28, 2015, at Carroll Hospice Dove House after an extended illness. Born October 3, 1932 in the Westminster home where he has lived his entire life, he was the son of the late Stewart Nevin and Edna Ruthrauff Dutterer.  He was the husband of C. Louise Wagner Dutterer, to whom...

Robert Jerome "Bob" Clark, Jr.

Robert Jerome "Bob" Clark, Jr.

May 27, 2015

Robert Jerome “Bob” Clark, Jr., age 57, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Baltimore-Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, following a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 16, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late Robert J. Clark, Sr. and Shirley Helena (Poist) Clark. He enjoyed playing the drums in a...

Mildred "Millie" (Weant)  Bollinger

Mildred "Millie" (Weant) Bollinger

May 27, 2015

Mildred R. “Millie” Bollinger, 81, of Taneytown passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born December 30, 1933 in Taneytown, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine Sauerwein Weant.  She was the wife of Robert L. Bollinger, to whom she was married for 61 years. Millie worked at the...

Larry "Possum" Bowers

Larry "Possum" Bowers

May 26, 2015

Larry Franklin “Possum” Bowers, 73, of Taneytown, Maryland died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born October 5, 1941 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Leonard and Mary V. Rodkey Bowers.  He was the husband of Loretta Long Bowers, to whom he was married for 53 years. Larry worked for...

Jean A. (Mohney)  Harman

Jean A. (Mohney) Harman

May 25, 2015

Jean A. Harman, 87, of Taneytown, died peacefully Monday, May 25, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born July 12, 1927 in Washington, D.C., she was the adopted daughter of the late Harry and Martha Stratton Mohney.  She was the wife of George Harman, to whom she was married for 45 years.  He died in 1991. Jean...

Charles Lewis Geisinger

Charles Lewis Geisinger

May 24, 2015

Charles Lewis Geisinger, 89, of Taneytown, Maryland died Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born May 3, 1926 in Ceresville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Lewis Henry and Mary Bessie Getzandanner Geisinger.  He was the husband of the late Mary Louise Sauerwein Geisinger, to whom he was married for 45 years.  She died...

Glenn C. Rosenquist

Glenn C. Rosenquist

May 23, 2015

Glenn Carl Rosenquist, age 83, of Chevy Chase, Maryland died on Saturday, May 23, 2015 after a 17 year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. He was born on August 29, 1931 in Lincoln, NE, son of the late Carl and Mable (Lundy) Rosenquist. He attended Lincoln public schools, graduated from the...

Clarence  Lee King

Clarence Lee King

May 20, 2015

Clarence Lee King, 80, of Westminster, died Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2015 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Born March 20, 1935 in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Thelma Pearl McGuire King.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Ruth Hackney King. Clarence was a carpenter, and devout Christian all his...

C. Richard "Dick" Fox

C. Richard "Dick" Fox

May 18, 2015

C. Richard “Dick” Fox, age 82, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Carroll Hospital Center. Born December 24, 1932 in New Windsor, Maryland, he was the son of the late Russell S. and Mary E. (Cartzendafner) Fox.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Darthean Duvall Fox. Dick attended...

John Willis Cotingame

John Willis Cotingame

May 17, 2015

John W. Cotingame, 77, of Silver Run, died early Sunday morning, May 17, 2015 at his home. Born June 3, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John H. and Georgia Standifer Cotingame.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alta E. Miller Cotingame. John worked for Black and Decker in Hampstead for 13...

Roseanna O'Donoghue

Roseanna O'Donoghue

May 16, 2015

Roseanna O’Donoghue, 89, of Westminster, MD, and formerly of Taneytown, died peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Sunny Woods Assisted Living in Westminster.  Born January 4, 1926 at Stone Lodge Farm near Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of the late David and Dorothy Gloninger O’Donoghue, Sr. Rosie spent most of her life living at home and caring for her...

Victor "Vic" Welty

Victor "Vic" Welty

May 16, 2015

Victor Monroe “Vic” Welty, 70, of Westminster died unexpectedly Saturday, May 16, 2015 at his home.  Born October 26, 1944 in Middleburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Howard and Olive Simpson Welty. Vic was a Logistics/Senior Planner for Textron (AAI, Inc.) in Cockeysville, Maryland prior to his retirement.  He was a Viet Nam veteran, serving in the...

Louise Amanda (Dern)  Wright

Louise Amanda (Dern) Wright

May 15, 2015

Louise Dern Wright, 105, of Westminster, died Friday, May 15, 2015 at Carroll Lutheran Village Healthcare Center, where she was a resident for over 25 years. Born August 14, 1909 in Keysville, Carroll County, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Roy R. Dern and Hannah M. Sauble Dern.  She was the wife of the late Raymond K. Wright...

Matthew Harrison Mckenzie Shilman

Matthew Harrison Mckenzie Shilman

May 14, 2015

Matthew Harrison McKenzie Shilman, age 30, of Westminster, Maryland, died on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home. Born on October 30, 1984 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Stephen Ira Shilman of Lahti, Finland and Nancy Ann McKenzie of Westminster. He enjoyed helping with theatrical productions, and worked for several years as a theater technician and follow-spot...

Audrey (Roop)  Rohrbaugh

Audrey (Roop) Rohrbaugh

May 10, 2015

Audrey Virginia Bowers Rohrbaugh, 92, of Keymar died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.  Born January 28, 1923 in Detour, she was the daughter of the late Earl David and Mary Agnes Bentzil Roop.  She was the wife of the late Robert F. Bowers, Sr. She is survived by sons, Robert F....

Carl Cleveland Twigg, Jr.

Carl Cleveland Twigg, Jr.

May 5, 2015

Carl Cleveland Twigg, Jr., age 94, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at his residence at Carroll Lutheran Village.  Born on September 13, 1920 in Westminster, Maryland, he was the son of the late Carl C. Twigg, Sr. and Anna Gehr Twigg.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, June Kay Twigg. Carl was...

Michael  "Rider" Mcnair

Michael "Rider" Mcnair

May 5, 2015

Michael William “Rider” McNair, 56, of York Springs, PA died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at his home.  Born August 24, 1958 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Helen Jamison McNair, of Taneytown, MD and the late Robert McNair.  He was the husband of Sandra Rippeon McNair, to whom he was married for almost 23 years. Mike was...

Jerry Orndorff

Jerry Orndorff

May 1, 2015

Gerald Patrick “Jerry” Orndorff, 67, of Emmitsburg, Maryland died peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, PA.  Born March 17, 1948 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late John and Leila Sanders Orndorff.  He was the husband of Mabel Saunders Orndorff, to whom he was married for 46 years. Jerry worked in the...

Richard Trout Graham

Richard Trout Graham

Apr 30, 2015

Richard Trout Graham, 90, of Taneytown, Maryland died peacefully Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Glade Valley Nursing Center in Walkersville.  Born August 21, 1924 in Johnsville, MD, he was the son of the late Norman and Cora Kump Graham.  He was the husband of Margaret Might Graham, to whom he was married for 30 years, Richard was an oil burner...

Sebastian Gagliardi

Sebastian Gagliardi

Apr 29, 2015

Sebastian Gagliardi, 8, of Emmitsburg, Maryland passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at his home following a valiant battle with brain cancer.  He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, into the waiting arms of angels.  Born March 3, 2007 in Frederick, Sebastian was the son of Sergio and Yeimi Bautista Gagliardi of Emmitsburg. Sebastian was in first grade at...

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