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Renee Dawn (Masser)  Gearinger

Renee Dawn (Masser) Gearinger

Sep 26, 2021

Renee Dawn Gearinger (nee Masser), 60, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the BridgingLife Hospice Center (formerly Dove House) in Westminster surrounded by loved ones. Born August 12, 1961, she was the daughter of John Melvin and Carolyn Yvonne Masser (nee Norwood).

Renee worked as a cashier for 25 years at the Safeway in Walkersville. She...

Katherine Armacost Koontz

Katherine Armacost Koontz

Sep 26, 2021

Katherine Leona Armacost Koontz, 90, of Hanover, PA, died peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover.  Born October 2, 1930 in Finksburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Leona (Kay) Armacost.  She was the beloved wife of the late Karl Grant Henry Koontz, to whom she was married...

Veronica Carolyn (Weaver)  High

Veronica Carolyn (Weaver) High

Sep 25, 2021

“Three things will last forever- faith, hope, and love- and the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13, NLT).  Veronica Carolyn High, of Westminster, MD, had a beautiful faith in God, limitless hope, and a life defined by sacrificial love for others. Her life was full of love: love for God, her family, and her friends. On Saturday,...

Thomas Dessecker, Sr.

Thomas Dessecker, Sr.

Sep 25, 2021

Thomas Calvin Dessecker, Sr., 80, of Taneytown, died on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.  Born July 18, 1941 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Ernest Lee and Gladys Eileen (Cornell) Dessecker.  He was the devoted husband of the late Patricia Ann (Rose) Dessecker, to whom he was married for 57...

Carolyn K. Starr

Carolyn K. Starr

Sep 23, 2021

Carolyn K. Starr, 80, of Westminster died at Carroll Hospital Center on September 23, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born December 1, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Howard E. Koontz Jr. and Louise Mehring Koontz Bankert. Carolyn met her late husband, Ronald Joe Starr, on a blind date through a mutual friend. They were married for...

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...

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