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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...