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Janalee Ann Kodak

Janalee Ann Kodak

Sep 23, 2021

With heavy hearts, the Kodak family regrets to announce the passing of our loved one, Janalee (Jan) Kodak at the age of 72. In her time on this earth, Jan brightened the lives of countless people with her smile and unwavering positivity.

Jan’s incredible strength, love & laughter will continue to be celebrated by the family surviving...

Evelyn "Eckie" Stitely

Evelyn "Eckie" Stitely

Sep 23, 2021

Evelyn Louise “Eckie” Stitely, age 72 of Gettysburg, PA, passed peacefully Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at Wellspan York Hospital.  Born May 17, 1949 in Gist, MD, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Corun) Dyson.  She was the devoted wife of Ronald Lee Stitely, Sr., her husband of 48 years.

Evelyn was a beloved...

Samuel David Andrew

Samuel David Andrew

Sep 20, 2021

Samuel David Andrew, 76, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Glade Valley Center in Walkersville. Born on January 29, 1945, he was the son of the late Clarence and Edith Andrew (nee Alexander). Samuel will be missed dearly by his daughter, Angela Armolt, and son Matthew Andrew.

A memorial service will begin at 11...

Joan (Donohue)  Eichhorn

Joan (Donohue) Eichhorn

Sep 19, 2021

Joan Eichhorn, beloved spouse of John C. Eichhorn and loving mother to Rani Ruby and her husband Mike of Arnold, MD and Ashley Eichhorn of Titusville, PA passed away unexpectedly from Alzheimer’s related complications on September 19, 2021.

Joan is survived by her husband, daughters and five grandchildren: Maxwell Cooper Ruby (19) of Arnold, MD, Nicholas Michael...

Dorothy "Dottie" (Rafferty)  Trado

Dorothy "Dottie" (Rafferty) Trado

Sep 18, 2021

Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Trado, 87, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Lorien Taneytown.  Born April 10, 1934 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bender) Rafferty.

Dottie was a secretary at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD.  She retired from NIH following several...

Linda Anne (Davies)  Carr

Linda Anne (Davies) Carr

Sep 17, 2021

Linda Anne Davies Carr departed this life on September 17, 2021. Born July 22, 1948 in Augusta, GA to Edward and Miriam Davies, and she spent her early years in Oahu, Hawaii until moving to Wheaton, MD. She attended the University of Maryland and worked for twenty seven years with C&P Telephone (Verizon) in Washington, D.C. She is...

Charles Walter Nightingale, Jr.

Charles Walter Nightingale, Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

Charles W. Nightingale, Jr, 83, died peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to BridgingLife Hospice, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD  21157 or to the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA  23058-5216.

Sister Catherine Fitzgerald

Sister Catherine Fitzgerald

Sep 15, 2021

Sister Catherine Fitzgerald (Catherine Annette), age 88, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on September 15, 2021.  She was born January 27, 1933 in Washington, D.C. to Annette Marie (Everett) and John Leroy Fitzgerald. Before entering the Community, Sister Catherine was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Washington, D.C.   She graduated from St. Paul’s Academy...

Ardell Sheets

Ardell Sheets

Sep 13, 2021

Omas “Ardell” Sheets, 64 of Littlestown, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Hanover Hospital.  Born July 15, 1957, in Rockingham County, VA, he was the son of the late John Omas Sheets, Jr. and Mary Willodene “Willie” Sheets, nee Fishback; beloved partner of 28 years to Cathy Boyd; loving brother of...

Louise (Frazier)  Arvin

Louise (Frazier) Arvin

Sep 13, 2021

Catherine Louise Arvin, 82, of Taneytown, died on Monday, September 13, 2021 at her home.  Born March 22, 1939 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Keene) Frazier.  She was the devoted wife of Richard Arvin, to whom she was married 66 years.

Louise was a long-time employee of Thunderhead Lanes in...

Blair "Butch" Kapraun

Blair "Butch" Kapraun

Sep 12, 2021

Blair Lee Kapraun (known as “Butch” or "Lee" to family and friends), 74, of Taneytown, passed away peacefully at Nova Springs Assisted Living Facility in Finksburg on 12 September 2021.  Born 22 November 1946, he was the son of the late Elmer and Beverly (Marlowe) Kapraun.  He was the husband of Roberta “Robin” (Raith) Kapraun, to whom he was...

Richard "Rick" Click, Sr.

Richard "Rick" Click, Sr.

Sep 8, 2021

Richard Eugene “Rick” Click, Sr., 65, of Frederick, MD, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home.  Born April 14, 1956 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert Click, Sr. (Edith) and the late Blanche Kleinfelter.  He grew up living in Emmitsburg, MD.

Rick was Lead Custodian for Frederick County Public...

Patricia Joan (Reilly)  Muir

Patricia Joan (Reilly) Muir

Sep 5, 2021

Patricia Joan (Reilly) Muir, died on September 5th, after a short stay in the hospital, and a week in hospice care.  Pat was happy to remain in her “Muir Woods Home”, in Cascade, MD.  To help make this possible, were her much appreciated care givers: Joan, Richard, Amanda, Polly, Teresa, Kylee, and Susan.

Pat was born and...

Donald Lee Stenley

Donald Lee Stenley

Sep 5, 2021

Donald Lee Stenley, 85, passed peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home in Keysville, of Lewy Body Dementia. Born October 5, 1935 in Baltimore City, he was the son of the late Andrew Joseph Stenley and Gladys Price Stenley, nee Hampshire; loving husband of Virginia Ann Stenley, nee Dreyer, his wife of 62...

Jimmie Osborne

Jimmie Osborne

Sep 4, 2021

Jimmie Osborne, 67, of Fairfield, PA died on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his home, with his wife Mickey at his side.  Born March 29, 1954 in Finksburg, MD, he was the son of the late Dee and Eliza (Grizzle) Osborne.  He was the husband of Elaine “Mickey” Lingg.  They were together for 46 years.

Jimmie was...

Damon Williams

Damon Williams

Sep 2, 2021

Joseph Damon Williams of Emmitsburg, MD passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 6:00 AM with his pastor by his side.  Born at home in Taneytown, MD on May 8, 1951, he was the sixth child of the late John Williams, Sr. and Marguerite Williams (Lee) who lovingly raised ten children.

Damon...

Ray Nevins

Ray Nevins

Sep 2, 2021

Raymond Clarence “Ray” Nevins, 77, of Taneytown, died on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD.  Born May 11, 1944 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William and Lilla (Titus) Nevins.  He was the devoted husband of Donna Jane (Uebel) Nevins.

Ray was a truck driver for ABF Trucking, formerly Carolina...

Michael M. Brown

Michael M. Brown

Aug 30, 2021

Michael Mathison Brown, 80, of Westminster died peacefully at his home on Monday, August 30, 2021.  Born December 6, 1940, in Palmyra, PA, he was son of the late Donald Brown and Nancy Brown, nee Fegan; beloved husband of Marilyn Hanchett; loving father of Margaret Goodwin and her husband Robert of Spartanburg, SC, and Janet Walton and her husband...

Ray Schwalm

Ray Schwalm

Aug 25, 2021

Henry Raymond “Ray” Schwalm died August 25, 2021.  Born December 25, 1925 in Battle Creek, Michigan to his parents Henry and Helen Schwalm, Ray was a child of the Great Depression, experiencing the austerity and hardships of so many of that generation. While attending Lakeview High School, Ray  met someone who would have a big influence on his life--the...

Rita Brown

Rita Brown

Aug 23, 2021

Rita Lechelle Brown, 55, of Westminster, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at BridgingLife Dove House in Westminster.  Born March 15, 1966 in Westminster, she was the daughter of Mildred (Warfield) Stambaugh (husband Lester) of Gettysburg, PA, and the late William C. Brown.

Rita was a graduate of Francis Scott Key High School, class of ’83. ...

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