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Lisa Marie (Cool)  Reed

Lisa Marie (Cool) Reed

Oct 9, 2014

Lisa Marie Cool Reed, 50, of New Windsor, Maryland died unexpectedly Thursday, October 9, 2014 at her home.  Born June 22, 1964 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Bertha Miller Cool.  She was the wife of the late Calvin Reed. Lisa worked as a housekeeper for the Best Western Hotel and Conference Center in...

Adolph J. "Ish" Phillips

Adolph J. "Ish" Phillips

Oct 9, 2014

Adolph Joseph Phillips, affectionately known as “Ish” to friends, went home to be with the Lord in the presence of family on Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at Carroll Hospital Center. Born August 5th, 1929, in Plainfield, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Andrew Adolph and Marie Kruzla Phillips.  He was the loving husband of Virginia Peney, recently...

Georgina Barahona

Georgina Barahona

Oct 6, 2014

Georgina Esther "Georgie" Barahona, 45, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 6, 2014 at her home.  Born June 9, 1969 in El Salvador, she was the daughter of Lilly Wheeler and Angel Barahona of California. Georgie was a homemaker.  She was of the Catholic faith.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children.  Georgie also enjoyed reading...

Russell "Rusty" Zepp

Russell "Rusty" Zepp

Oct 5, 2014

Russell Ivan “Rusty” Zepp, 57, of Millers, died Sunday afternoon, October 5, 2014 as the result of a motorcycle accident.  Born November 10, 1956 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of Althea Jane Snyder Zepp of Hampstead and the late Paul Zepp.  He was the husband of Stacy Dedmon Zepp. Rusty was employed as a pump operator for Belfast Valley...

Barbara Hemler

Barbara Hemler

Oct 4, 2014

Barbara A. Hemler, 71, formerly of Catonsville, Maryland, died peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born December 10, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Albert E. and Evelyn L. (Weber) Joyce. Barbara retired as a legal secretary after over 30 years with the law firm of Ober &...

Tamara (Smith)  Stonesifer

Tamara (Smith) Stonesifer

Oct 2, 2014

Tamara Ann Stonesifer, 54, of Taneytown, Maryland died Thursday, October 2, 2014 at her home.  Born November 24, 1959 in Lexington, VA, she was the daughter of Alfred and Nancy Smith of Catonsville.  She was the wife of Wilbur Stonesifer, to whom she was married for 25 years. Tamara was a receptionist at Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taneytown,...

Edgar F. Rollins

Edgar F. Rollins

Oct 1, 2014

Edgar F. Rollins, age 75, of Manchester, Maryland, died on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at the Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, Maryland. Born July 28, 1939 in Union, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Arthur H. and Bessie Mae (Pearson) Rollins.  He is survived by his wife of 23 years, R. Regina Rollins. Edgar was a veteran...

June Lee (Gidley)  Wagner

June Lee (Gidley) Wagner

Sep 24, 2014

June Lee Wagner, age 49, of New Windsor, Maryland, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at her home. Born November 8, 1964 in Prince George’s County, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Don E. and Sandra (Furtney) Gidley.  She is survived by her husband, Craig H. Wagner. June worked in the cafeteria at Friendship Valley Elementary and...

David Matthew Miller

David Matthew Miller

Sep 21, 2014

David Matthew Miller, 84, of Taneytown, MD died Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in York, PA.  Born September 3, 1930 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late William and Violet Baker Miller.  He was the husband of Louise Shorb Miller, his wife of 61 years. David was a life-long farmer in Carroll County.  He...

Ronald Anthony Delbrocco

Ronald Anthony Delbrocco

Sep 20, 2014

Ronald Anthony DelBrocco, 69, of Westminster, died peacefully Saturday, September 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born June 16, 1945 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Anthony and Freda Morosko DelBrocco.  He was the husband of Evelyn Palermo DelBrocco, to whom he was married for 43 years. Ron was a firefighter and driver...

Margaret (Leister)  Martin

Margaret (Leister) Martin

Sep 19, 2014

Margaret L. Martin, 92, of Westminster died peacefully Friday, September 19, 2014 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born September 6, 1922 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Hattie Spencer Leister.  She was the wife of the late C. Danner Martin, who died in 1971. Margaret served as secretary at a variety of...

June E. (Shivna)  Long

June E. (Shivna) Long

Sep 17, 2014

June E. Long, age 95, of Finksburg, Maryland, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster. Born June 1, 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Louis and Stella (Miller) Shivna. She worked for Black & Decker in Hampstead in tool assembly.  She attended the Reisterstown Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  She enjoyed duckpin...

Catherine Lenora (Haifleigh)  Hahn

Catherine Lenora (Haifleigh) Hahn

Sep 13, 2014

Catherine Lenora Hahn, age 91, of Keymar, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born August 15, 1923 in Johnsville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Elias Earl and Bertha Lenora (Crum) Haifleigh.  She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, James Monroe Hahn and devoted...

Robert Lee  Wantz, Sr.

Robert Lee Wantz, Sr.

Sep 12, 2014

Robert Lee Wantz, Sr., age 62, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2014 at the York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Born March 10, 1952 in Union County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert Henry and Irene Agnes (Miller) Wantz.  He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Theresa Mae (McNair) Wantz. Robert was...

Sister Anne Joseph Edelen

Sister Anne Joseph Edelen

Sep 8, 2014

Sister Anne Joseph (Anne) Edelen, age 94, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on September 8, 2014.  She was born on November 7, 1919 in Baltimore, Maryland.   Sister Anne Joseph was the second of two children born to William and Anne (Macatee) Edelen.  Sister Anne Joseph’s sister, Sister Mary Helen Edelen, was also a Daughter of Charity. Sister...

Sister Marian Marie Agnes Hagner

Sister Marian Marie Agnes Hagner

Sep 8, 2014

Sister Marian (Marie Agnes) Hagner, age 91, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on September 8, 2014.  She was born on February 14, 1923 in Baltimore, Maryland.   Sister Marian was one of five children born to Joseph and Johanna (Schaeffer ) Hagner. Sister Marian joined the Daughters of Charity on December 6, 1943 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. In 1945...

Victor Melvin O'Melia, Jr.

Victor Melvin O'Melia, Jr.

Sep 7, 2014

Victor Melvin O’Melia, Jr., age 70, of Essex, Maryland, died on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Franklin Square Hospital in Rossville, MD. Born October 1, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Anna (Foreman) O’Melia of Essex and the late Victor M. O’Melia, Sr. Victor was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan, and enjoyed history especially the Civil War.  ...

William "Bill" Lyon

William "Bill" Lyon

Sep 5, 2014

William Bedford “Bill” Lyon, 83, of Libertytown died peacefully Friday, September 5, 2014 at St. Catherine Nursing Center in Emmitsburg.  Born April 11, 1931 in Blackstone, VA, he was the son of the late Watson Bedford and Mary Elizabeth Hall Lyon.  He was the husband of Alice Mae Moore Lyon, to whom he was married for 63 years. Bill was...

Taylor Devon (Potts)  Shorb

Taylor Devon (Potts) Shorb

Sep 1, 2014

Taylor Devon Potts Shorb, age 22, of Dover, PA., died suddenly on Monday, September 1, 2014 in Mechanicsburg, PA. Born September 25, 1991 in Westminster, Maryland, she was the daughter of Alan Potts of Littlestown, PA., and Leah Potts and Gary Lauer of Hampstead. Taylor attended Church of the Open Door in York, PA.  She was an avid runner and...

Fidel Efrain Gamarra

Fidel Efrain Gamarra

Aug 31, 2014

Fidel Efrain Gamarra, 84, of Gaithersburg, Maryland died Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, MD.  Born April 24, 1930 in Peru, he was the son of the late David and Rudecinda Gamarra.  He was the husband of Graciela Gamarra. Fidel was a Chief of Police in Peru prior to his retirement.  He attained the rank...

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