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Robert G. Myers

Robert G. Myers

Dec 27, 2009

Robert Gordon Myers, age 85, of Emmitsburg, Maryland died peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at the Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA. Born October 20, 1924 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Harry G. Myers and Lottie (Fox) Ruby, and step-son of the late Robert Ruby. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anna...

Evelyn P. Springer

Evelyn P. Springer

Dec 25, 2009

Evelyn Pauline Springer, age 71, of Taneytown, Maryland died suddenly on Friday, December 25, 2009 at home. Born August 29, 1938 in Taneytown, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Ruth (Reaver) Staub. She was the wife of Chester L. Springer, her husband of more than 40 years. Evelyn was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Betty I. Runkles

Betty I. Runkles

Dec 25, 2009

Betty Irene Runkles, age 77, of Taneytown, Maryland died peacefully on Friday, December 25, 2009 surrounded by her family at her home. Born November 6, 1932 in Unionville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle Viola Long. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Gilbert Runkles, Sr. in 1995. Betty was an avid Raven Fan, and loved spending...

Wilmer L. Barnes

Wilmer L. Barnes

Dec 25, 2009

Wilmer LeRoy Barnes, age 91, of Taneytown, Maryland, died on Friday, December 25, 2009 peacefully at his home following an extended illness. Born June 25, 1918 in Winfield, Maryland, he was the son of the late Howard Barnes and Minnie (Little) Gamber. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Dorothy I. (Kress) Barnes. Wilmer was a life member...

Connie L. Williams

Connie L. Williams

Dec 22, 2009

Connie L. Williams, age 49, of Westminster, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at the Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born September 28, 1960 in Westminster, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Bertha King. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, to Frederick B. T. Walsh. Connie loved to knit and crochet. She was...

Marsha G. Summers

Marsha G. Summers

Dec 17, 2009

Marsha G. Summers, age 65, of Greenbelt, Maryland, died on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born May 8, 1944 in West Union, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Herbert H. and Ernestine N. (Scott) Bussard. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald E. Summers in 2008. Surviving are children, Jeff S....

Barbara J. Sanders

Barbara J. Sanders

Dec 17, 2009

Barbara Jane Sanders, age 80, of Murfreesboro, Tenn. formerly of Emmitsburg, died Thursday December 17, 2009 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. following a short illness. She was born June 9, 1929 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts the daughter of the late Harry A. and Mary M. Waters Seaman. She attended the local schools in Pittsfield, Mass., including graduating in...

Leroy Holmes

Leroy Holmes

Dec 15, 2009

LeRoy Holmes, age 87, of Westminster, died Tuesday December 15, 2009 at Carroll Hospital Center. He was born November 19, 1922 in Elkton, Maryland the son of the late Grason and Carolyn Rothwell Holmes. He was the husband of Miriam Gilmer Churn Holmes, his wife of 52 years. Before retirement he worked as a barber. He was a member of...

Lawrence J. Terroy

Lawrence J. Terroy

Dec 13, 2009

Lawrence “Larry” Joseph Terroy, age 48 of Westminster died Sunday December 13, 2009 at Carroll Hospital Center, following an extended illness. Most recently, Larry was partner in Rare Opportunity Farm, which showcased his amazing culinary creations. In life, Larry brought his passion, creativity and vision to his personal relationships and his budding business. He will be greatly missed by the...

Patricia H. Bell

Patricia H. Bell

Dec 13, 2009

Patricia Howes Bell, age 71 formerly of Harney Road, Emmitsburg died Sunday December 13, 2009 at Gettysburg Hospital. In accordance with Ms. Bell’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Cremation is being handled by Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Emmitsburg. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 10, 2010, 1:30 PM at Emmitsburg United Presbyterian Church, 415 W. Main Street,...

Myrtie M. Syor

Myrtie M. Syor

Dec 12, 2009

Myrtie M. Syor, age 87, of Westminster, Maryland, died suddenly on Saturday morning, December 12, 2009 at her home. Born February 4, 1922 in Hinton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late German and Mittie (Okes) Bolen. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew L. Syor. Myrtie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are...

Thomas Andrew Hardman

Thomas Andrew Hardman

Dec 10, 2009

Thomas Andrew Hardman, age 14, of Taneytown, Maryland, died suddenly on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at his home. Born November 7, 1995 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Gary W. and Katherine I. (Glaser) Hardman of Taneytown. Thomas was currently in the 9th grade at Francis Scott Key High School in Union Bridge. Surviving in addition to his...

Amel Gonzalez

Amel Gonzalez

Dec 10, 2009

Amel Gonzalez, age 50, of Taneytown, Maryland, died on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born July 17, 1959 in Cuba, he was the son of Clicel Alvarez of Cuba, and the late Andre Gonzalez. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Lisa A. (Nichols) Gonzalez. Amel was a kindhearted, humble, gentle soul, who...

Sterling W. Selby

Sterling W. Selby

Dec 8, 2009

Sterling W. Selby, age 83 of Westminster, died Tuesday December 8, 2009 at Summerville at Westminster. He was born April 3, 1926 in New Windsor, the son of the late Jesse and Rae Wagner Selby. He was the husband of Geneva Ohler Selby, his wife of 62 years. Before retirement he was a supervisor for the C& P Telephone Company....

Hazel Mae Hymiller

Hazel Mae Hymiller

Dec 6, 2009

Hazel Mae Hymiller, age 69 of Westminster, died Sunday December 6, 2009 at her home in Westminster. She was born August 17, 1940 in Hanover, PA the daughter of the late Earl Benjamin and Ruth Gist Henry. She loved to dance. She is survived by children, Norman Hymiller, Jr. of Emmitsburg, Connie Nickoles and Wanda Shelton both of Westminster; siblings,...

Meta Schott Wade

Meta Schott Wade

Dec 5, 2009

Meta Schott Wade, age 70, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the home of her sister in Taneytown, Maryland. Born October 7, 1939 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Emma (Dier) Schott. She was pre-deceased by her husband Paul Wade. Meta was a licensed practical nurse and later worked as...

Irene E. Woodward

Irene E. Woodward

Dec 1, 2009

Irene Edna Woodward, age 91 of Baltimore, died Tuesday December 1, 2009 at Carroll Hospital Center. She was born February 25, 1918 in Argentina the daughter of the late Jeff and Lily Martin Woodward. She was the wife of the late Ralph R. Woodward who died in 1994. She is survived by her son, Robert R. Woodward and his wife...

Dennis N. Yingling

Dennis N. Yingling

Nov 25, 2009

Dennis Nusbaum Yingling, age 95, of Westminster died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Carroll Lutheran Village. He was born February 17, 1914 in Pleasant Valley, MD on the family farm, the son of the late C. Tobias and Ruth Nusbaum Yingling. He was the husband of the late Louise Cunningham Yingling and the late Betty Smith Yingling. He graduated from...

Francis J. "Cuz" Myers

Francis J. "Cuz" Myers

Nov 25, 2009

Francis J. “Cuz” Myers, age 89, of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, died on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Green Acres Nursing Home in Gettysburg, PA. Born May 5, 1920 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Kreitz) Myers. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 ½ years, Marie A. (McGlaughlin) Myers. Cuz was...

Claudia A. Smallwood

Claudia A. Smallwood

Nov 24, 2009

Claudia A. Smallwood, age 68, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Montgomery Hospice Casey House in Rockville, MD. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Emmitsburg, MD.

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