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Albert A. Hahn

Albert A. Hahn

Sep 21, 2010

Albert Abraham Hahn, age 74, of Sabillasville, Maryland, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, MD. Born March 7, 1936 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Luther and Ida (Jacobs) Hahn. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Norma (Nolan) Hahn. Albert was a veteran of the Maryland National Guard, and...

The Rev. Eugene R. Alexander

The Rev. Eugene R. Alexander

Sep 16, 2010

The Rev. Eugene R. Alexander, age 73 of Eldersburg died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Carroll Hospice Dove House. He was born April 10, 1937 in Cumberland, MD the son of the late George R. Alexander and Anna V. Jones Alexander Roberts. He was the husband of Constance Ann Coleman Alexander, his wife of 48 years. He was a graduate...

William Balant

William Balant

Sep 16, 2010

William Balant, age 84, of Westminster, MD, died on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster. Born September 22, 1925 in Monessen, PA, he was the son of the late Steve and Susan (Trochcza) Balant. He was predeceased by his wife, Carolyn (Hammond) Balant. Surviving are daughters, Susan French Balant of Arlington, VA and Lynne...

Robert D. Davidson

Robert D. Davidson

Sep 16, 2010

Robert “Bob” Dale Davidson, age 79 of Mayberry, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday September 16, 2010 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster. He was born February 23, 1931 in Jeannette, PA the son of the late Alexander and Mae Errett Davidson. He was the stepson of the late Mildred Kaufman Davidson. He was the husband of...

Irene E. Long

Irene E. Long

Sep 16, 2010

Irene E. Long, age 61 of Taneytown, died Thursday September 16, 2010 at Lorien Nursing Home in Taneytown. She was born May 16, 1949 in Swiss, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Onico and Tina Moses McKinney. She was the wife of Richard W. Long, her husband of 35 years. She worked in medical records and as a certified...

Larry C. Wagner, Sr

Larry C. Wagner, Sr

Sep 16, 2010

Larry C. Wagner, Sr., age 59 of Manchester, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at his home. He was born March 5, 1951 in Hanover, PA, the son of Carrie Hale Wagner of Westminster and the late James R. Wagner, Sr. He was the husband of Sharon Sue Riggleman Wagner, his wife of 42 years. He worked for Black & Decker...

Clara R. Ohler

Clara R. Ohler

Sep 15, 2010

Clara Roberta Ohler, age 78, of Taneytown, Maryland, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, Maryland. Born on December 8, 1931 in Westminster, MD, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Marjorie (Worthington) Raver. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Ross Ohler in 2008. Clara volunteered at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...

Inez Lucas Schwent

Inez Lucas Schwent

Sep 14, 2010

Inez Lucas Schwent, age 90, of McDonough, Georgia died on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Long View Nursing Home in Manchester, Maryland. Born October 18, 1919 in Butts Co., Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lucille (Loften) Allen. She was predeceased by husbands, Emmit Owens, Eugene Lucas, and John Schwent. Surviving are son, Allen Lee...

Erma Marie Lachnit

Erma Marie Lachnit

Sep 12, 2010

Erma Marie Lachnit, age 65, of Westminster, Maryland, died on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the home of her niece in Aberdeen, Maryland. Born January 27, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Mildred (Stacknick) Lachnit, Jr. Erma was a long time resident of Locust House in Westminster, and of the Lutheran faith. Surviving...

Jean B. Davis

Jean B. Davis

Sep 11, 2010

Jean Bounds Davis, age 77, of Taneytown, Maryland, died on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at her home. Born November 5, 1932 in Laurel, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Luther E. and Hilda E. (Sellers) Bounds. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gordon L. Davis; son Kenneth L. Davis and wife Karen S. of Taneytown;...

Elizabeth M. Baur

Elizabeth M. Baur

Sep 9, 2010

Elizabeth M. Baur, age 77 of Taneytown, died Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Golden Living Nursing Home in Westminster. She was born November 12, 1932 in Hungary, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Gizella Toth Szeneczey. She was the wife of Rolf Baur, her husband of 35 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In addition...

Anna Sue Sowers

Anna Sue Sowers

Sep 8, 2010

Anna Sue Sowers, age 89, of Taneytown, Maryland, died on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Transitions Nursing Center in Sykesville, Maryland. Born December 28, 1920 in Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late William Alva and Eva (Thompson) Smith. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Marvin Samuel Sowers. Anna was a local artist who especially loved...

Rosella E. Swisher

Rosella E. Swisher

Sep 2, 2010

Rosella E. Swisher, age 92 of Finksburg died Thursday September 2, 2010 at her residence after a long illness. She is survived by her children, Michael Swisher and Nancy Hogan. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are by the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Westminster.

Mary A. King

Mary A. King

Sep 1, 2010

Mary Alverta King, age 92 of Westminster, died Wednesday September 1, 2010 at Golden Living Center in Westminster. She was born July 21, 1918 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Samuel E. and Martha V. Welk Harman. She worked as cashier at King’s Market and Little Goerge’s on Pennsylvania Avenue and Union Street in Westminster. She is survived by...

Annie E. Osterman

Annie E. Osterman

Sep 1, 2010

Annie E. Osterman, age 80 formerly of Westminster, died Wednesday September 1, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Baytown, Texas. She was born September 29, 1929 in Baltimore, the daughter of the late Harry and Flossie Edenhack Jones. She was the wife of the late John “Jack” Osterman, Sr. who died in 1999. She is survived by her son,...

Ruthanna Kiser

Ruthanna Kiser

Aug 28, 2010

Ruthanna Kiser, age 97, of Taneytown, Maryland, died on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Carroll Lutheran Village Healthcare Center in Westminster. Born September 27, 1912 in Taneytown, she was the daughter of the late Emory E. and Florence Ann (Zile) Flickinger. She was predeceased by her husband, George Thomas Kiser in 1994. Ruthanna was a resident of the Carroll...

Teresa Louise Saunders

Teresa Louise Saunders

Aug 28, 2010

Teresa Louise Saunders, age 49, of Taneytown, Maryland, died suddenly on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Carroll Hospital Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 1, 1961 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of David M. and Louise (Shorb) Miller of Taneytown, MD. She was the wife of 28 years to Edward C. Saunders, Sr. Teresa...

Mary Christine Krug

Mary Christine Krug

Aug 26, 2010

Mary Christine Krug, age 76, of Taneytown, Maryland, died on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at the Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born May 22, 1934 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John Samuel and Emma Elizabeth (Koontz) Stover. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland Donald Krug in 2008. She worked in Cambridge Rubber Factory on...

Paul Thomas Johnson

Paul Thomas Johnson

Aug 26, 2010

Paul Thomas Johnson, age 73, of Fayetteville, TN, died suddenly on Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Taneytown, MD while visiting family. Born January 10, 1937 in Lockhaven, PA, he was the son of the late Rev. George R. and Olive (Ruggles) Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Fowler) Johnson. He graduated from the...

Barbara F. Shifflett

Barbara F. Shifflett

Aug 23, 2010

Barbara Frances Shifflett, age 49 of Abingdon died Monday August 23, 2010 at her home. She was born June 10, 1961 in Baltimore the daughter of David R. and Barbara Bandorick Dyson of Westminster. Before her illness she had been employed at Montgomery Wards. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her granddaughter’s ballgames and babysitting her grandson. She...

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