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June M. Smith

June M. Smith

Feb 9, 2023

June Marie Smith, age 83, of Taneytown, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, surrounded by her family at Lorien Taneytown. Born October 22, 1939, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Guy Olander and Clara Tressler. She was the loving wife of John Allen Smith, Sr., who died in 2008.

After 20 years of service...

Edward Nelson Koontz, Jr.

Edward Nelson Koontz, Jr.

Feb 3, 2023

Edward N. Koontz, Jr., age 84, of Taneytown, MD, died Friday, February 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born December 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Edward N. Koontz, Sr. and Roseanna (Grimes) Koontz.

Ed was a truck driver and enjoyed watching birds and other wildlife on his property.

Surviving...

Lou Siemer

Lou Siemer

Jan 31, 2023

Lou Siemer, age 76, of Taneytown, MD, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. Born June 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Mildred M. (Deich) Siemer. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Trudy (Beutgen) Siemer.

Lou worked as a Telecommunications Manager for Maryland National Bank, Chevy Chase...

Eleanor Joyce Eiker

Eleanor Joyce Eiker

Jan 28, 2023

Eleanor Joyce Eiker, age 77, of Fairfield PA, passed away at Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA. on January 28, 2023, with her children by her side. Born, March 5, 1945, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Deatrick. Eleanor was a 1963 graduate of Gettysburg High School. She was employed for 40 years at...

Paul D. Lingg

Paul D. Lingg

Jan 27, 2023

Paul D Lingg, age 74, went to eternal rest with God on Friday, January 27, 2023 at York Hospital. Born August 16,1948, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late William and Gladys Alberta Herring Lingg Riley.

Paul attended St. Euphemia’s Grade School and Emmitsburg High School. He was employed at Grove Machine Company in...

Walter M. Green Iii

Walter M. Green Iii

Jan 20, 2023

Walter M. “Chip” Green, III, age 60 died suddenly on Friday, January 20, 2023, in Odenton, MD. Born, December 6, 1962, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Joyce Ann Green and the late Walter M. Green, JR.

Chip was a 1980 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School. He served in the US Army from...

Donald John Herring

Donald John Herring

Jan 18, 2023

Donald John Herring, 60, of Fairfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. Born September 24, 1962, he was the son to Yvonne Stahley, nee Herring. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann Herring, nee Rentsel, to whom he was married to for 34 years.

He was a Supervisor...

Dr. Dennis M. Zack, Maj Usaf, Ret.

Dr. Dennis M. Zack, Maj Usaf, Ret.

Jan 12, 2023

Dr. Dennis M. Zack, Major, United States Air Force retired, age 80, died at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Born December 11, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Matthew M. Zack and Viola Zack. He was the loving husband to Patricia Baumgardner. Married February 19, 1993, at Fort Ritchie, MD. ...

Gordon Mayer, Jr.

Gordon Mayer, Jr.

Jan 11, 2023

Gordon Mayer, Jr., 82, of Westminster, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia. Born December 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Gordon Mayer, Sr. and Helen Woyick, nee Tinkler. He was the husband to Linda J. Mayer, nee Shamer for 57 ½ years.

He was the Brakeman for the...

Louis "Bud" Francis Wright, Jr.

Louis "Bud" Francis Wright, Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

Louis Francis Wright, Jr. "Bud," 78, of Baltimore, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family. Born February 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Louis Francis Wright, Sr., and Ruth Aileen Harris. He was the loving husband to Roxanne Wright, to whom he was married to for 59 years.

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David Bruce Eppig

David Bruce Eppig

Jan 8, 2023

David Bruce Eppig, 65, of Taneytown, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home. Born May 28, 1957, he was the son of the late Donald Joseph Eppig and Lillian Ann Eppig, nee Warren. He was the loving husband of Susan Eppig.

David was a graduate of Hood College, earning dual Bachelor’s...

Carl Eugene Ebaugh

Carl Eugene Ebaugh

Jan 8, 2023

Carl Eugene Ebaugh, 79, of Taneytown, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. Born October 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Paul E. Ebaugh and Thelma R. Ebaugh, nee Long. He was the loving husband to Barbara Ann Ebaugh, nee Motter.

He was in the United States Army....

Mae Elizabeth (Ridenour)  Sayler

Mae Elizabeth (Ridenour) Sayler

Jan 7, 2023

Mae Elizabeth (Ridenour) Sayler, 85, of Emmitsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Thurmont, MD, on May 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Guy Anthony and Sarah (Grable) Ridenour and the last remaining child of their 13 children.

She was preceded in death by her...

Lucille R. (Hobbs)  Carter

Lucille R. (Hobbs) Carter

Jan 6, 2023

Lucille Regina Carter, nee Hobbs, 95, of Westminster, formerly of Catonsville, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at her residence at Carroll Lutheran Village. Born January 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. Hobbs and Nettie E. Hobbs, nee Smith. She was the loving wife to the late James R. Carter, Sr.

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James Junior Burns

James Junior Burns

Jan 4, 2023

James Junior Burns, 60, of Westminster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his residence. Born November 16, 1962, he was the son of the late James Washington Burns and Helen Marie Burns, nee Stemple. He was the father to Joshua James Burns.

He was a laborer, previously for FE Harrison & Sons. He enjoyed...

Jessie Irene Wise

Jessie Irene Wise

Jan 3, 2023

Jessie Irene “Sudie” Wise, nee Thomas, age 84, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Born November 4, 1938 in Kinston, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Edgar Thomas and Ollie Mae Shedd who both resided in Jacksonville, North Carolina at the time of their passing.

One of 11 children, Sudie was a middle...

John William Boyd Robertson, Sr.

John William Boyd Robertson, Sr.

2023

John W. Robertson Sr., Age 79, of Hampstead, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. Born July, 27, 2023 in Maryland, he was the son of the late Thomas S. and Maybel I. (Keeney) Robertson. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Welsh) Robertson.

John had a passion for motorcycles, racing and the Baltimore Ravens.

The...

Charles Robert Yingling

Charles Robert Yingling

Jan 1, 2023

Charles Robert Yingling, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Carroll Hospital Center. Born, November 9, 1948, he was the son of the late Harry Sterling Yingling and Dorothy May Yingling, nee Strine. He was the loving husband to Martha Jane Yingling, who has shared 55 years together. He also leaves behind his daughter, Buffy Yingling...

Delores Kathleen (Lescelleet)  Embrey

Delores Kathleen (Lescelleet) Embrey

Dec 31, 2022

Delores Kathleen Lescelleet Embrey passed away on December 31, 2022. Born June 12, 1943, she was the daughter to the late Merle Lescelleet and Edna Romaine Ness, nee Wantz. She was the loving wife to Samuel Larry Embrey; to whom she was married to for 50 years.

She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She was a big...

Joann L. (Wolf)  Dougherty

Joann L. (Wolf) Dougherty

Dec 29, 2022

JoAnn L. Dougherty, age 87, of Taneytown, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Gardens of Gettysburg. Born July 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Pauline (Mayers) Wolf. She was the devoted wife of the late Harry B. Dougherty Jr. who passed in 2018.

JoAnn graduated from Taneytown High School. She was...

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