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Michael Lee Mcdonald

Michael Lee Mcdonald

Jul 27, 2023

Michael Lee McDonald, 80, of Sykesville, passed on Thursday, July 27, 2023, away surrounded by family at home. Born September 8, 1942, in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Chester Arthur McDonald and Dorothy Jean Koch. He was the loving husband to Christine W. McDonald, to whom he was married to for 21 years.

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Douglas C. Saunders, Sr.

Douglas C. Saunders, Sr.

Jul 26, 2023

Douglas C. “Doug” Saunders, Sr., age 44, of Taneytown, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Born April 30, 1979, he was the beloved son of Robert “Bob” and Diana (Blank) Saunders.

Doug was a 1997 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School. He was self-employed as a concrete finisher for many years. He...

Patrick John Russomanno

Patrick John Russomanno

Jul 22, 2023

Patrick John Russomanno, 40, of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home. Born July 17, 1983, in New Jersey, he was the son of Kelly Ray Trenchard of San Antonio, TX, and the late Patrick Gerard Russomanno. He was the stepson of Steven Trenchard.

He worked as an arborist for 25+ years,...

Harold Franklin Poole

Harold Franklin Poole

Jul 20, 2023

Harold Franklin Poole, 97, of Gamber, MD, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023 in Mt. Airy, MD with his two daughters, Leslie Bigham Poole, 64, of Winston-Salem, NC, and Lynn Diane Poole Breeding, 60, of Gamber, MD, by his side, and with wife of 66 years, Carol Anne Galbreath Poole, 88, granddaughter Deena Ashley Wykle, 25, and son-in-law...

Helen M Bennett

Helen M Bennett

Jul 19, 2023

Helen M. Bennett, 103, of Westminster, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Carroll Hospital Center. Born June 20, 1920, in Milford, NJ, she was the daughter to the late William and Margaret McComb, nee McClinathen.

She was a private secretary at AT&T for 10 years, and for Old Bridge Public Schools for 5 years. She...

Stacey Michelle Smith

Stacey Michelle Smith

Jul 14, 2023

Stacey Michelle Smith, age 48, of Taneytown, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 14, 2023, at BridgingLife (Dove House), Westminster, MD. Born, January 13, 1975, in Westminster, she was the daughter of Gary C. and Reda L.  Smith.

Stacey was last employed at Clarks Shoe Warehouse in McSherrystown, PA until her health started failing. When her health was...

Ralph Edward Dubs, Sr.

Ralph Edward Dubs, Sr.

Jul 12, 2023

Ralph Edward Dubs, Sr., 84, of Hampstead, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his home. Born February 5, 1939, he was the son of the late John Levi Dubs and Elizabeth Mae Dubs, nee Hilker. He was the loving husband to Edna Catherine Dubs, nee Flickinger, to whom he was married to for 66 years.

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William Wayne Coxton, Sr.

William Wayne Coxton, Sr.

Jul 12, 2023

William Wayne Coxton, Sr., 70, of Westminster, made his way to heaven on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at FutureCare Cherrywood in Reisterstown. Born October 21, 1952 in Garden Creek, Virginia, he was the son to the late Arthur Whitt Coxton and Elva Carlie Coxton, nee Street.

He was raised in southwest Virginia and resided in the Thompson...

Richard E. "Did" Lawrence, Sr.

Richard E. "Did" Lawrence, Sr.

Jul 7, 2023

Richard E. “Did” Lawrence, Sr., age 85, of Taneytown, died Friday July 7, 2023, at BridgingLife (Dove House), Westminster, MD. Born, April 14, 1938, in Carroll County he was the son of the late Earl T. and Pauline A. Lawrence. He was the loving husband to Wanda A. Lawrence for 62 years.

“Did” worked...

Salvatora (Marino)  Welsh

Salvatora (Marino) Welsh

Jul 4, 2023

Salvatora Welsh, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at her home with her son by her side. Born April 23, 1940, she was the daughter to the late Salvatore “Samuel” and Concetta Marino, nee Greco.

She graduated from Mount De Sales Academy in 1959. She was a homemaker and enjoyed going antiquing. She loved spending time...

Wendy Ann (Peeling)  Joyce

Wendy Ann (Peeling) Joyce

Jul 1, 2023

Wendy Ann Joyce, 57, of Finksburg, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Carroll Hospital Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October, 21, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Joan Peeling, nee Kupnicki.

She received her Associate’s degree from Carroll Community College. She enjoyed being outside, especially at the beach....

Sr. Ann Adele Kelly

Sr. Ann Adele Kelly

Jul 1, 2023

Sister Ann Adele Kelly, age 88, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on July 1, 2023.

She was born on July 31, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland to Ida Virginia (Rice) and John Jackson Kelly, Sr.

Before entering the Community, Sister Ann Adele was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Baltimore.

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Zeth Robert Smith

Zeth Robert Smith

Jun 28, 2023

Zeth Robert Smith, age 29, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Frederick, MD. Born August 31, 1993, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Terry and Belinda (Wagerman) Smith.

Zeth was a man of faith who touched so many lives in his short life. His love for those closest to him was fierce. He...

Wayne Leroy Knopp, Sr.

Wayne Leroy Knopp, Sr.

Jun 26, 2023

Wayne Leroy Knopp Sr., 66, of Taneytown, passed away, Monday, June 26, 2023, at his home. Born August 29, 1956, in Baltimore County, MD, he was the son of the late Russel and Catherine Marie (Gettle) Knopp. He was the devoted husband to wife, Lois Catherine Knopp, whom he married, July 28, 1979.

Wayne worked for Lehigh...

Edward L. Coffey

Edward L. Coffey

Jun 21, 2023

Edward Lee Coffey, age 84, formerly of Westminster, MD, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 21, 2023, at his Murrells Inlet, SC home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Waynesboro, VA, Mr. Coffey was the son of the late Lewis Lee Coffey and Myra Nuckols Coffey.  A proud United States Navy Veteran, he worked for the Department...

Blake Nolan Leap

Blake Nolan Leap

Jun 18, 2023

Blake Nolan Leap, of Taneytown, age 40, died suddenly on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Salisbury, MD. Born October 23, 1982, he was the son of Virginia “Ginger” Kroeger and the late John Jerome Leap. He was the loving partner to Kara Krauss for more than 3 years.

Blake was a survivor of stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma;...

Paul Melvin Reed

Paul Melvin Reed

Jun 16, 2023

Paul Melvin Reed, 86, of Sykesville, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the BridgingLife Dove House Hospice in Westminster. Born June 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Walter Vernon Reed and Virginia Reed, nee Carpenter. He was the loving husband to Ruth McKinney. Surviving in addition to his...

Mildred Anne Johnson

Mildred Anne Johnson

Jun 15, 2023

Mildred Anne Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Dove House, a BridgingLife Hospice in Westminster.  Born December 15, 1931,   she was the daughter of the late G. Richard Nicholson and Naomi Griffith (Nicholson), nee Knill.   She was predeceased by former husband Frank Johnson, Sr., who died on March 23, 2003.

She was...

George Minor Shifflett

George Minor Shifflett

Jun 14, 2023

George Minor Shifflett, 83, of Taneytown, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Dove House in Westminster, surrounded by family. Born October 18, 1939, he was the son of the late George Minor Shifflett and Virginia Louise Shifflett, nee Wood. He was the loving husband to Jeanie E. Shifflett.

He worked for Eastalco for 30...

Larry Beard

Larry Beard

Jun 14, 2023

Larry Kenneth Beard, 82, of Abbottstown, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Born December 20, 1940 in Westminster, MD, he was the son of the late Lewis and Mildred (Bare) Beard.  He was the devoted husband of Dolores (Baile) Beard.  They were married for 43 years.

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