Obituaries

Feb 3, 2022

Sandra Lee Wormley, 77, of Emmitsburg, died on ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.  Born March 29, 1944, in Emmitsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Guy and Roselea (Manning) Wetzel, and the loving wife of James Wormley.  They were married on June 4, 1960.

Sandy worked at Cambridge...

Jan 31, 2022

Stuart C. Peterson Sr., 87, died peacefully January 31, 2022 at his home in Taneytown, MD.  Born on October 15, 1934 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Evelyn M. Peterson and Elton C. E. Peterson. In 1948, the family relocated to the Taneytown area, and Stuart graduated from Taneytown High School in 1952. Stuart continued...

Jan 27, 2022

Angelo “Michael” Miranda, 63, of Baltimore; originally from Staten Island, NY; passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Franklin Square Seasons Hospice. Born March 14, 1958, he was the son of Wanda Miranda, nee Oliver, and the late Angelo Miranda. He was the loving husband to Brenda Miranda, nee Garland, of 33 years.

Michael was an...

Jan 27, 2022

David Allen Lauder, 99, of Hanover, PA, formerly of Westminster, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his daughter's home.  Born August 12, 1922, in Pekin, he was the son of the late David and Florence Lauder, nee Russell; devoted husband of Freda M. Lauder, his wife of 71 years; loving father of Victoria Kirmse and her husband...

Jan 27, 2022

James Paul Poorman, 79, of Westminster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. He was married to his bride Peggy for 56 years. Jim was born on November 20, 1942 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to (the late) Gladys and Delbert Poorman. Jim was predeceased by his beloved brother Daniel Poorman and his sister-in-law Dana Meddows.

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Jan 26, 2022

Haven Marie Moss, 63, of Taneytown, MD, ended her battle with cancer, and left this earth on January 26th, 2022.  She was at home, surrounded by all her loved ones.  Haven was born on April 15th, 1958 in Waynesboro, PA.  She was the daughter of Jennabell A. (Stahley) Haines, and the late Richard E. Haines.

Haven was...

Jan 26, 2022

Frank Joseph Cianci, Sr., 90, of Westminster passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born June 5, 1931, in Baltimore, he was the son and last living child of the late Francis and Ethel Cianci, nee Jenkins. The beloved husband for 66 years of Dorothy Cianci, nee Harvey. He was the loving...

Jan 26, 2022

Waneta C. Sackman, 87, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2022 at Lorien Assisted Living, Taneytown, where she had lived since July 2020. Born January 12, 1935 in Hanover, PA she was the daughter of the late J. Walter and Margaret (Bankert) Senft. She grew up in Frizzellburg and was a 1953 graduate of Westminster High School. Waneta held...

Jan 26, 2022

Agnes Elizabeth Schmidt, 92, of Taneytown joined her husband Edgar at her new residence in heaven on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.  She is reading, coloring, paint-by-numbering, and playing with all the dogs that have passed before her.  Born September 27, 1929 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Geisler) Weigman.  Her husband, the late...

Jan 25, 2022

Sister Mary Ellen Schwartz, age 88, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on January 25, 2022. She was born on June 28, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland to Ellen K. (Sanders) and Harry O. Schwartz. She graduated from Seton High School in 1951 and in 1955, she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from College of Notre Dame...

Jan 24, 2022

Judith Lee (Falconiero) Schaefer of Finksburg died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on January 24, 2022. Born February 13, 1944, in Chestnut Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph V. and Ada (Howard) Falconiero. Judie was the wife of Edward D. Schaefer for 53 years.

She was a parishioner of Sacred...

Jan 23, 2022

Francis J. Lingg (Frannie, Frank, Sam); son of the late William J. Lingg and Gladys Alberta Herring Lingg Riley was born on December 6, 1938 in Freedom Township, PA. He went to his eternal rest with God on January 23, 2022. He was 83 years old. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances (Bonnie) Lingg, his wife...

Jan 22, 2022

Shirley Aileen Williams Rees, 92, passed away peacefully in her home on January 22, 2022. She was born to her parents, the late John and Florence Williams, on July 30, 1929 in Providence, Rhode Island.  After graduating from Classical High School in Providence, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia,...

Jan 22, 2022

James Workman “Jimmy” Beacham, 88, of Westminster and Monrovia, MD died Saturday January 22, 2022 at his companion’s home in Monrovia.  Born May 19, 1933 in Avondale, he was the son of the late Phillip Slingluf Beacham, Sr. and Ora Turffle Beacham.

At age 15, Jimmy started dairy farming.   He was an amazing herdsman, winning awards for...

Jan 22, 2022

Patricia Ann Hughes (Smith), 76, of Taneytown died on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Gilchrist in Columbia. Born December 23, 1945 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Owen Smith Sr. and Gladys (Parker) Smith.

Patricia worked for Giant Food in Westminster as a bakery clerk for many years. She loved Jesus and angels. Patricia...

Jan 19, 2022

Arlene Virginia Stambaugh, 90, of Taneytown, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Brinton Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center in Winfield, MD. Born on February 20, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Lawrence and Clara Lawrence, nee Koontz. She was the loving wife to John Robert Stambaugh, Sr., who passed in 2007.

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Jan 18, 2022

Michael Leroy Petry, 63, of Westminster died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  Born April 26, 1958 in Towson, MD, he was the son of Katherine Elizabeth (Wright) Petry of Westminster, and the late Donald J. Petry, Jr.

In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by daughters, Kayla Renee Petry and her fiancé Michael Mathews, Sr., and...

Jan 17, 2022

Elizabeth Kathleen “Kathy” Tyler, 77, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Gettysburg Center in Pennsylvania. Born on July 3, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Wilton Lee Howard and Madeline Edith Hite. She was the loving wife to the late George Tyler, who passed in 2015.

Kathy was a bus aide for...

Jan 16, 2022

Carol Jean Staub, 84, of Emmitsburg, MD, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Born March 25, 1937, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Bishop) Hardman. Carol leaves behind Robert Staub.

Carol was a homemaker. She loved flowers and spending time with her family.

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Jan 16, 2022

Louise S. Miller, 88, of Taneytown, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her home.  Born July 8, 1933 in Taneytown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Nellie (Stansbury) Shorb.  She was the devoted wife of the late David M. Miller, to whom she was married for 61 years.

Louise...