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Raymond J Hartman Jr.

Raymond J Hartman Jr.

Jan 6, 2022

Raymond Joseph Hartman, Jr., 83, of Taneytown, transitioned to his Heavenly home on January 6, 2022. Born on June 8,1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Josephine M. and Raymond J. Hartman, Sr., he grew up in Arbutus, Maryland, and attended Ascension Elementary School and Mt. St. Joseph High School.

Ray began employment with Hubbard Funeral...

James Melvin Sheffer, Jr.

James Melvin Sheffer, Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

James Melvin Sheffer, Jr., 70, of Taneytown, originally of Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at his home. Born on November 4, 1951, he was the son of Dorothy K. Sheffer and the late James Melvin Sheffer, Sr.

James retired from McCormick & Co., in Baltimore, after 36 years. He enjoyed having a good...

Earl Jacob Miller, Jr.

Earl Jacob Miller, Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

Earl Jacob Miller, Jr., 72, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at UPMC, Harrisburg, PA. Born on March 3, 1949, he was the son of the late Earl Jacob Miller, Sr., and Ethel Marie Miller. He was the loving husband to Shirley Anne Miller, nee Cofiell, to whom he was married for 34 years.

Earl worked for...

Curtis Allen Yingling

Curtis Allen Yingling

Jan 4, 2022

Curtis Allen Yingling, 46, of Thurmont, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Frederick Health and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick. Born June 23, 1975 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Leo Douglas, Sr. and Bonnie Jane (Kelly) Yingling, and loving husband to Kristina “Krissy” (Beard) Yingling. February 20th they would have celebrated their 25th anniversary.

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Wendy K. (Fernandez)  Segovia

Wendy K. (Fernandez) Segovia

Jan 3, 2022

Wendy K. Fernandez Segovia was born on Jan 10, 1960, in Corpus Christi, TX to her loving parents Joe "Pop" Fernandez and Julia “Mom” Saucedo Fernandez. She grew up with her large family of eight siblings, including her sisters Linda and Mary Alice and her brothers, Richard, Bobby, Edward, Michael, and Bill. In 1978, Wendy fell in love and...

Richard "Rick" Donaldson, Sr.

Richard "Rick" Donaldson, Sr.

Jan 2, 2022

Richard Joseph “Rick” Donaldson, Sr., 70, of Westminster, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his home.  Born October 3, 1951 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Richard Eugene and Marjorie Donaldson.  He was the devoted husband of Karen (Buckheit) Donaldson, his wife of 35 years.

Rick was a...

Charles Frederick "Fred" Grimes

Charles Frederick "Fred" Grimes

Jan 2, 2022

Charles Frederick “Fred” Grimes passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Genesis Health Center.

Born on December 5, 1937, he was the youngest child of the late Robert and Anna (Dern) Grimes. He was the loving husband of the late Nancy (Dinterman) Grimes for almost 56 years. Nancy passed away on March 30, 2017.

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John Allen Stewart

John Allen Stewart

2022

John Allen Stewart, 56, of Westminster died on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at St. Agnes Hospital. Born May 25, 1965 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late William J.R. “Billy” Stewart and Betty Louise Stewart, nee Swartz.

John enjoyed hunting, crabbing, eating crabs and drinking beer. He was always willing to help anyone who...

Shirley Mae Henry

Shirley Mae Henry

2022

On Saturday, January 22, 2022, SHIRLEY MAE HENRY, nee Fahnestock, 70, of Westminster passed away peacefully at the Westminster Healthcare Center.  She is survived by her daughter Karen Bergstresser.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 2150 Mt. View Road, Marriottsville (21104).

Arrangements by MYERS-DURBORAW...

Barbara Eugenia Penney

Barbara Eugenia Penney

Dec 25, 2021

Barbara Eugenia Penney, 87, of Taneytown, MD, died after an extended illness on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital.  Born July 18, 1934 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late O. Eugene and Greta A. Penney.

Barbara graduated from Tufts University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.  She practiced as...

Joan E. (Brown)  Roloff

Joan E. (Brown) Roloff

Dec 23, 2021

Joan Edythe Roloff passed away on the morning of December 23,2021. Joan was born in Pennsylvania to George and Ivy Brown. They resided in Westminster, Maryland, where part of Westminster was nicknamed “Brown Town”. The Brown family was a big, big family, hence where the name  “Brown Town” originated.

Joan was survived by her brother George Brown...

Dorothy (Staup)  Wehrman

Dorothy (Staup) Wehrman

Dec 22, 2021

Dorothy Elaine Wehrman, 81, of Union Bridge, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at her home.  Born February 2, 1940 in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Engles) Staup.  She was the devoted wife of John Wehrman, to whom she was married for 43 years.

Dorothy worked in the...

Donald Frebertshauser

Donald Frebertshauser

Dec 20, 2021

Donald E. Frebertshauser passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 after a period of failing health.  Born April 9, 1943 in Westminster, he was the son of the late John and Madeline (Brehm) Frebertshauser.  He was the husband of Rose (Hahn) Frebertshauser, to whom he was married for 58 years.

Donald graduated from Westminster High School, class...

Betty Jane (Black)  Grossnickle

Betty Jane (Black) Grossnickle

Dec 20, 2021

Betty Jane Grossnickle, 83, of Taneytown, died on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Lorien Taneytown.  Born March 8, 1938 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Black, Sr. and the late Alice Virginia (Hossler) Black.

Betty worked for many years at the Hartz Clothing Company in Frederick, eventually retiring from there.  She...

Donald David Staub

Donald David Staub

Dec 20, 2021

Donald “Donnie” David Staub, 79, of Taneytown passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021 at his home.  Born January 1, 1942 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Daniel and Epha (Speak). He was the high school sweetheart and husband of 43 years to Yvonne Elizabeth Staub nee Shryock, married May 7, 1978.

“Donnie”,...

Minnie Viola (Smith)  Duble

Minnie Viola (Smith) Duble

Dec 19, 2021

Minnie Viola Duble, 88, of Keymar died peacefully Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born April 20, 1933, in Tyrone, she was the daughter of the late Charley Dennis Smith and Mabel Savannah (Baker) Smith.

Minnie was the secretary and treasurer of Key Cabinet Shop in Keymar. She was past secretary and treasurer...

William Jefferys Lambert

William Jefferys Lambert

Dec 19, 2021

It is with extreme sadness that we announce William Jefferys Lambert (Jeff), 60, beloved husband, father, and son went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2021.  Everyone who knew Jeff, quickly realized that he was an extremely kind, loving, gentle and peaceful soul that loved his family dearly. Our Jeff was a bright spark in this...

Richard Steven Angell

Richard Steven Angell

Dec 18, 2021

Richard Steven Angell, 66, of Westminster passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. Born September 30, 1955 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Doris Glass and Donald Higgins; beloved father of Richard Steven Angell, II, Kristina Ann Paulsen and her husband Brian, and the late Timothy David Angell; dear stepfather of...

David Morris Reifsnider

David Morris Reifsnider

Dec 18, 2021

David Morris Reifsnider, 87, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at BridgingLife Health (formerly Dove House) in Westminster. Born on November 13, 1934, he was the son of the late David Leonard Reifsnider and Daisy Pearl Reifsnider, nee Hess. He was the loving husband to Vesta Elizabeth Reifsnider, nee Null, to whom he was married to 61 years....

Pat Farver

Pat Farver

Dec 16, 2021

Helen Elizabeth “Pat” Farver, 95, of New Windsor passed Thursday, December 16, 2021 surrounded by her family at the Dove House in Westminster.  Born November 25, 1926 in Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of late Joseph Lester Click and Annie Catherine Click, nee Eckenrode and was the beloved wife of the late Harry Jacob Farver, her husband of 54...

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