logo-image

Obituaries

Eva Jean Miller

Eva Jean Miller

Jan 13, 2022

Eva Jean Miller, 69, of Emmitsburg, died on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at BridgingLife in Westminster. Born June 2, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Edward, Sr. and Helen Marie (Ridenour) Sharer.

Eva was “The World’s Greatest Grandmother”; she enjoyed spending time with her family and cherished her grand-puppies. She enjoyed going to Hollywood...

Denise Lynne Wolfer

Denise Lynne Wolfer

Jan 13, 2022

Denise Lynne Wolfer, 57, of Taneytown, died on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson. Born December 1, 1964 in Rockville Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William and Patricia (Crider) Sipple. Denise was the devoted wife of Jon Wolfer, married on September 18, 1999.

Denise was a graduate...

Raymond Edward Kauffman

Raymond Edward Kauffman

Jan 10, 2022

Raymond Edward "Buddy" Kauffman, 81, of Frederick, MD passed away Monday January 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of June Faye (Mohler) Kauffman for 61 years. Raymond was born Monday December 30, 1940, in Boyds, MD to Jesse D. Kauffman and Martha Virginia Savage. Buddy was a lifelong Dairy Farmer and lover of the...

Larue Hoffman

Larue Hoffman

Jan 9, 2022

LaRue Hubbard Hoffman, 89, of Westminster, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022.  She was born April 15, 1932 in Hampstead, MD to Charles C. and Ruth Hubbard Stonesifer.

LaRue worked at Bullocks Restaurant for many years. In her younger days she worked the family farm and also as a steel worker. She had a love for animals...

Michael William Duble

Michael William Duble

Jan 7, 2022

Michael William Duble, 63, of Keymar died peacefully Friday, January 7, 2022, at Laurel Medical Center. Born August 25, 1958, in Gettysburg PA, he was the son of the late William Edgar Duble and Minnie Viola (Smith) Duble.

Mike was a cabinet maker for Key Cabinet Shop in Keymar. He was the property manager of Keysville Union...

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.

...

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.

...

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”,...

Share by: