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Msg  Joseph L. Topper

Msg Joseph L. Topper

Sep 7, 2023

MSG Joseph L. Topper, US Army Ret.,

Master Sergeant, Joseph Laurence Topper, retired US Army, 81 of Shirley, MA and formally of Bowling Green, VA passed away Thursday, September 7th after a brief illness.

He was born in Gettysburg, PA on April 15, 1942 son of the late Daniel Charles and Anastasia (Anne) Naomi (Adelsberger)...

John William Roeder Jr.

John William Roeder Jr.

Sep 6, 2023

John William Roeder Jr., age 68, of New Windsor, passed away after a brief illness. Born December 30, 1954, he was the son of the late John William Roeder Sr., and Anna (Brashear) Roeder. He was the loving husband to Ann Roeder for 16 years.

John was an electrical engineer, working at Johns Hopkins...

Howard Ballman Kramer

Howard Ballman Kramer

Sep 5, 2023

Howard Ballman Kramer, 88, passed away on September 5, 2023 at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, MD.  Born in Baltimore, MD on October 17, 1934, Howard was the son of the late Howard and Sophie (Ballman) Kramer.  After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry from the University of Maryland in 1957, Howard enlisted with the United...

David Norman Beard

David Norman Beard

Sep 3, 2023

David Norman Beard, age 51, passed away at home in Westminster on September 3rd. He is survived by his wife, Denise (Yehnert), and beloved children, Josiyah, Eley, and Zeke, as well as father, Ed Beard, sister Sandy (Garry Raim), and sister-in-law, Lynn Beard. In addition, he is sorely missed by loving nieces and nephews: Miriam, Sam, Belle, Sophie, and...

Helen Augusta France

Helen Augusta France

Sep 1, 2023

Helen Augusta France, aged 85, died September 1, 2023, at her home.

Born in Baltimore to Helen and Alfred France, Helen had 5 siblings; predeceased by sisters Alfreda and Dorothea and brothers Howard and Alfred Jr and is survived by her brother John Paul. Helen herself had 7 children, and is survived by her sons Stephen Heinrich,...

James Leroy Blanchette

James Leroy Blanchette

Aug 25, 2023

James Leroy Blanchette, age 78, of Westminster, died Friday, August 25, 2023, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View, Manchester.  Born November 8, 1944, he was the son of the late Ralph Edward and Margaret nee Morehouse Blanchette. He was the loving husband to Betty Jean Blanchette for 35 years.

Jimmy was a warehouse worker for various...

Jamie Lynn Ireland

Jamie Lynn Ireland

Aug 22, 2023

On August 22, 2023, Jamie Lynn Ireland passed away at her home in Westminster, MD. She was the wife of the late Vaughn Ireland.

Jamie is survived by her children Carli Frances Ireland and Ryan Alexander Knott; parents Joseph Nicholas Selby, III and Esther Frances Selby; brothers Michael Jason Selby and Joseph Nicholas Selby, IV. Jamie was...

Richard James Grund

Richard James Grund

Aug 19, 2023

RICHARD JAMES GRUND known by all as RICK, age 76, passed away in his home on August 19th, 2023 in Westminster, MD where he raised two surviving daughters; Traci Grund and Dana Sobus. Rick is also survived by his wife of 54 years of marriage, Christine Grund and grandson Neil James Sobus.

Rick was...

Marie "Nan" A. (Overholtzer)  Selby

Marie "Nan" A. (Overholtzer) Selby

Aug 18, 2023

Marie Antoinette “Nan” (Overholtzer) Selby, age 89, of Harney, MD died on Friday, August 18, 2023 at BridgingLife, formerly Dove House Hospice in Westminster. Born March 3, 1934 near Emmitsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Melvin F. and Mary M. (Keckler) Overholtzer. She was the wife of the late Carroll E. “Pap” Selby, her husband of...

Herbert Patrick Morris

Herbert Patrick Morris

Aug 17, 2023

Herbert Patrick Morris, fondly known as Herb, 64 of Westminster, Maryland, passed away suddenly on August 17th, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was born November 14th, 1958, to the late Mary Ellen Morris (Cavey) and David Herbert Morris.

Herb worked as a mason with Mar-Ja LTD. of Upperco,...

Terry Lynn Stonesifer, Sr.

Terry Lynn Stonesifer, Sr.

Aug 11, 2023

Terry Lynn Stonesifer, Sr., age 59, of Orrtanna, PA, died on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born July 9, 1964 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Rosella (Hare) Stonesifer.

Surviving are daughters, Shasta Masser and husband Lewis of Orrtanna, Pa, Trisha Stonesifer and companion Allen Gibson of Orrtanna, PA;...

David Roland Dyson, Sr.

David Roland Dyson, Sr.

Aug 10, 2023

David Roland Dyson, Sr, age 81 of Westminster, passed on August 10, 2023 at Westminster Healthcare Center, after a long battle with vascular dementia. Born May 25, 1942, he was the son of the late John and Ethel (Corun) Dyson. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Bandorick) Dyson.

David was the cherished father...

Carroll L. Barnhouse

Carroll L. Barnhouse

Aug 8, 2023

Carroll Luther Barnhouse, 81, of Littlestown PA, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home with his loving wife, Virginia of 60 years, at his side. He was the son of the late Emory Roger and Annabelle Virginia (Grossnickle) Barnhouse.

Carroll enjoyed being a truck driver for Hahn Trucking for 30...

Charlotte Marie (Gill)  Collins

Charlotte Marie (Gill) Collins

Aug 8, 2023

Charlotte Marie Collins, nee Gill, 89, of Carroll County, MD passed away on August 8, 2023. She was born January 21, 1934, in Reisterstown, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Lottie Mae Gill. She was the beloved wife of predeceased William “Bill” A. Collins Jr., her husband of 62 years; devoted mother of her...

Daniel "Bill" William Jones, Jr

Daniel "Bill" William Jones, Jr

Aug 7, 2023

Daniel “Bill” William Jones, Jr, age 67, of Littlestown, formerly of Fairfield PA died on Monday August 7, 2023. Born August 23, 1955, in Frederick MD, he was the son of the late Daniel William Jones, Sr. and Christine Rosella (Howard) Jones and loving husband to Joanna Goeckeritz (Myers) Jones.

Bill devoted most of his life to...

Mary Ellen Myers

Mary Ellen Myers

Aug 7, 2023

On Monday August 7, 2023 Mary Ellen Myers of Springs, PA passed away at her home in Ellicott City, Maryland. She was the loving wife of the late David Upton Myers; they were married for 69 years.

Mary Ellen was a Registered Nurse for many years at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore and completed her training at...

Richard E. Hunter

Richard E. Hunter

Aug 7, 2023

Richard E. Hunter age 56 of Taneytown, MD passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 7, 2023, after a brief illness. Born June 15, 1967, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Josephine P. Hunter.

Richard was an avid hunter and a Harley Davidson enthusiast.

He is survived by his...

Joan F. (Gelwicks)  Elower

Joan F. (Gelwicks) Elower

Aug 1, 2023

Joan Francis Elower (Gelwicks), age 68, of Emmitsburg, MD, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at home. Born January 26, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Earle Robert and Donaldine Elizabeth (Hann) Gelwicks. She was the wife of the late Donald Wayne Elower.

Joan was an animal lover and leaves behind her loving dog Tia. She...

Keith Lane Richardson

Keith Lane Richardson

Jul 31, 2023

Keith Lane Richardson, born on December 15, 1943, passed away on July 31, 2023, after a nearly three-year battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Keith is survived by the love of his life and wife of 52 years, Linda Lee (Fitzhenry);...

Elsie Lee Brubaker

Elsie Lee Brubaker

Jul 30, 2023

Elsie Brubaker, 93, of Shrewsbury, PA, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her daughter's home in Parkton, MD. Born January 25, 1930, in Parkton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Tandy Alfred and Mary Elizabeth (Horne) Dix. Elsie worked at WR Grace as a data entry specialist until retiring in 1986. She enjoyed gardening, especially roses,...

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