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Sister Mary Augusta Von Drehle

Sister Mary Augusta Von Drehle

Feb 14, 2014

Sister Mary Augusta  (Mary Augusta) Von Drehle, age 94, died February 14, 2014 at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  She was born on March 13, 1919 in Washington, DC.  Sister Mary Augusta was  one of four children born to Anne Cecilia (Sandkuhler) and Clarence Bernard Von Drehle. Sister Mary Augusta joined the Daughters of Charity on June 16, 1939...

Edward Richard Wolfe

Edward Richard Wolfe

Feb 14, 2014

Edward Richard Wolfe, 76, of Taneytown died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Shepherd’s Glen Assisted Living in Taneytown.  Born November 18, 1937 in Bruceville, MD, he was the son of the late Grover and Ruth Airing Wolfe. Edward worked 18 years at the Black & Decker Company in Hampstead then spent nearly 20 years with Carroll County Public Schools as...

Vaughn Christopher Ireland

Vaughn Christopher Ireland

Feb 14, 2014

Vaughn Christopher Ireland, age 36, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by family following a five year battle with brain cancer. He was born on May 1, 1977 in Westminster, Maryland, and was the son of Charles L. and E. Virginia “Ginger” (Krebs) Ireland.  He is survived by his wife, Jamie L....

Peggy F. (Faulkner)  Sheeler

Peggy F. (Faulkner) Sheeler

Feb 13, 2014

Peggy F. Sheeler, age 84, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House. Born August 15, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Moore Faulkner.  She was predeceased by her husband Jack A. Sheeler in 1988. Peg was a registered nurse and graduated from Maryland...

Howard Arthur Green, Sr.

Howard Arthur Green, Sr.

Feb 12, 2014

Howard Arthur Green, Sr., 92, of Taneytown, MD died peacefully Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at his home.  Born March 2, 1921 in Gamber, he was the son of the late Aaron Arthur and Margie Mae Babylon Green.  He was the husband of Catherine Snyder Green, to whom he was married for 72 years. Howard worked in construction, carpentry, masonry and...

Donald Lee Glass, Sr.

Donald Lee Glass, Sr.

Feb 12, 2014

Donald Lee Glass, Sr., age 82, of Keymar, Maryland, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born November 19, 1931 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, he was the last and youngest son of the late Ellis R. and Florence (Thompson) Glass.  He was predeceased by his wife, A. Louise (Wetzel) Glass, who passed on the same...

George Frailey Combs

George Frailey Combs

Feb 11, 2014

George Frailey Combs, 92, of Frederick, formerly of Emmitsburg, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Homewood at Crumland Farms near Frederick.  Born January 11, 1922, he was the son of the late Cooley and Clara Rowe Combs.  He was the husband of the late Doris Peppler Combs, to whom he was married for 60 years.  Doris died March 9, 2011.  ...

Eleanor J. (Walsh)  Kenyon

Eleanor J. (Walsh) Kenyon

Feb 11, 2014

Eleanor J. Kenyon, age 74, of New Windsor, MD died peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Westminster, MD.  Born September 13, 1939 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late George Patrick Walsh, Sr. and Mary Carry Weinhold Walsh.  She was the wife of Charles P. Kenyon, Sr., her husband of more than...

Mary  Ellen (Eyler)  Plaine

Mary Ellen (Eyler) Plaine

Feb 7, 2014

Mary Ellen Plaine, 79, of Taneytown died Friday, February 7, 2014 at her home near Harney.  Born November 2, 1934 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Elizabeth Eyler Lawrence.  She was the wife of John K. Plaine, to whom she was married for 57 years. Mary graduated from Taneytown High School in 1954.  She...

Barbara Rose (Fannin)  Boone

Barbara Rose (Fannin) Boone

Feb 2, 2014

Barbara Rose Fannin Boone, 63, of Waynesboro, PA, formerly of Taneytown, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, PA.  Born December 19, 1950 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Calageras Fannin. Barbara was co-owner of the former BRB Concessions in Taneytown.  She was previously employed for more than 20 years as...

Ruth Eva Sofinowski

Ruth Eva Sofinowski

Feb 1, 2014

Ruth Eva Sofinowski, age 97, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014, following a short stay at Long View Nursing Home in Manchester. She was born on December 22, 1916 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Frank and Katie Brodowski Sofinowski.  She was predeceased by her husband, Jacob Sofinowski. Ruth was a member of Christ...

Harold Stonesifer Bollinger, Sr.

Harold Stonesifer Bollinger, Sr.

Feb 1, 2014

Harold Stonesifer Bollinger, Sr., age 97, of Woodsboro, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at the Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick. Born July 5, 1916, in the Emmitsburg, Maryland area, he was the oldest of twelve children, the son of the late Allen Edward and Emma Louisa Stonesifer Bollinger.  He was the husband of the late Margaret...

Verna E. (Jones)  Caulford

Verna E. (Jones) Caulford

Jan 31, 2014

Verna E. Caulford, age 68 of Westminster, died peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Transitions Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Sykesville. She was born on October 21, 1945 in Baltimore, daughter of the late Vernon Ed Jones and Edna E. (Stricklin) Hyle Jones.  She was the wife of Byron N. Caulford. She enjoyed watching Soap Operas, Elvis movies, listening...

Dawn Marie Faulkner

Dawn Marie Faulkner

Jan 30, 2014

Dawn Marie Faulkner, 39 of Emmitsburg, MD died Thursday, January 30, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg.  Born September 2, 1974 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late William Walls and Patricia Sweden Faulkner. Dawn was a special young woman who touched many lives along the pathway of her life.  She attended Rock Creek School in Frederick...

Lucilo Sanchez-Montiel

Lucilo Sanchez-Montiel

Jan 24, 2014

Lucilo Sanchez Montiel, age 43, of Hampstead, Maryland died suddenly on Friday, January 24, 2014 in Timonium, Maryland from a work related accident. He was born June 30, 1970 in LaCaldera, Tlaxcala, Mexico son of the late Celso Sanchez and Ignacia Montiel.  He is survived by his wife Carolina Carmona Briones of Mexico. He worked for the Arborcare Tree Experts...

Francis "Jack" L. Jackson, Jr.

Francis "Jack" L. Jackson, Jr.

Jan 24, 2014

Francis L. “Jack” Jackson, Jr., age 88 of Hanover, PA, formerly of Manchester, MD, died peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Cross Keys Village Brethren Home in New Oxford, PA. He was born March 25, 1925 in Baltimore, the son of the late Francis Sr. and Evelyn (Hooper) Jackson.  He was predeceased by his wife Dolores Elizabeth Jackson in...

Fay Leola (Garber)  Minnick

Fay Leola (Garber) Minnick

Jan 21, 2014

Fay Leola Minnick, age 68, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Carroll Hospice Dove House. Born November 2, 1945 in Oak Orchard, Frederick Co., MD, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Z. and Dorothy L. (Devilbiss) Garber. Fay graduated from Francis Scott Key H.S. in 1963.  She worked for many years in the...

Geneva May (Ohler)  Selby

Geneva May (Ohler) Selby

Jan 20, 2014

Geneva May Selby, 86, of Taneytown, MD died  Monday, January 20, 2014 at Emeritus Assisted Living in Westminster, MD following a brief illness.  Born January 18, 1928 at the family’s farm near Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Kelly Ohler and the wife of the late Sterling Selby, to whom she was married for 62...

Mildred  Irene Hawkins

Mildred Irene Hawkins

Jan 18, 2014

Mildred Irene Hawkins, 96, of Littlestown, PA died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at her home.  Born March 26, 1917 at Sam’s Creek near New Windsor, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Julia Ann Crabb Naill. Mildred was a homemaker.  She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching soap operas, spending time with her family, and cooking for them. Surviving...

Sister Cecilia Rose

Sister Cecilia Rose

Jan 17, 2014

Sister Cecilia Rose, Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Sister Cecilia (Elaine Cecilia) Rose, age 88, died January 17, 2014 at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  She was born on April 16, 1925 in Point Marion, Pennsylvania.  Sister Cecilia was the first of two children born to Frederick and Yvonne (Bellette) Rose.    Sister Cecilia’s sister was a...

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