Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

Aug 21, 2021

Larry William Crowl, Jr., 43, of Severn, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Born November 11, 1977 in Baltimore, Larry was the son of the late Mary Frances Hallman and Larry William Crowl, Sr. and wife Amy Funk-Crowl of Taneytown, MD.  He was the loving husband of Shawanda Sharntees Crowl. ...

Aug 21, 2021

Maurice James Robertson, 79, of Westminster, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the Dove House in Westminster.  Born April 29, 1942 in Uniontown, he was the son of the late Ardell Robertson and Mabel Robertson, nee Haines; beloved wife of Suezann Marie Robertson, nee Emenheiser; devoted father of Norman Gene Robertson and his wife Wendy; Donna Jean...

Aug 21, 2021

The Rev. Richard Kent “Rick” Shamer, 74, of  Westminster, went home to be with the Lord Saturday morning, August 21, 2021.  He passed at his home.  He was the husband of Juanita Kay (Kegerreis) Shamer, to whom he was married for 50 years.

Rick was born May 6, 1947 in Patapsco, the son of the late Elsworth...

Aug 19, 2021

Laura Lynn Nelson, of Taneytown, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the age of 48. She was born at Carroll County Hospital in Westminster, MD on October 26,1972. She was the daughter of David Nelson of Union Bridge and the late Betty Nelson of Union Bridge. Laura was predeceased by her husband, Destry Gastgeb, of Taneytown....

Aug 19, 2021

Jeffrey Lewis Watkins, 67, of Taneytown, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19, 2021 in Emmitsburg.  Born November 13, 1953 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Lewis) Watkins.

Jeff was a graduate of the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.  He was the Club Manager...

Aug 14, 2021

Todd Edward Baker, 53, of Westminster, died Saturday, August 14, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Born April 17, 1968 in Gettysburg, he was the son of Barbara Tackett (companion Jim Crumbacker) of Taneytown and Eddy Baker (wife Kathy) of Manchester.

Todd was a master painter. He was employed by Sheldon and Sons Painting and...

Aug 14, 2021

Denise Ann Runkles, 64, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away at John’s Hopkins Hospital on August 14, 2021, following a sudden diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia.

The life of Denise was an adventure full of incredible accomplishments, generous love, and great family vacations to Ocean City and the Outer Banks. Denise was a wonderful woman that was loved,...

Aug 13, 2021

Barry Alexander Schroeder, 57, of Finksburg, died on Friday, August 13, 2021 at BridgingLife Dove House in Westminster.  Born July 7, 1964 in Baltimore, he was the son of Kenneth and Peggy (Dalton) Schroeder of Westminster.  He was the devoted husband of Theresa Ann (Kramer) Schroeder, his wife of 32 years.

Barry worked in construction supply management...

Aug 13, 2021

Naomi May Marsh, 83, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home.  Born March 24, 1938 in Pleasant Valley, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Franklin Stair, Jr. and the late Elizabeth May (Wantz) Sheely.  She was the devoted wife of the late Claude Lee Marsh, to whom she was married...

Aug 12, 2021

Denneise Granelle Whitney, 90, of Manchester, died on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at North Pines Assisted Living. Born in Missouri on July 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alan and Geda Gelwicks.

Denneise is survived by nephews Joseph Knott and David Knott; nieces Patricia Buchheit and Brenda Thompson. In addition to her parents, she...

Aug 6, 2021

James Edward Fisher, 65, of Taneytown, MD, died on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born March 18, 1956 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Charles and Delores (Moates) Fisher.  He was the husband of Tony Lee (Knouse) Fisher, his wife of 15 years.

Jim was employed by the Carroll...

Aug 3, 2021

Pamela Kim Lippy, 65, of Taneytown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Dove House in Westminster, MD, with her husband Michael at her side.  Born October 1, 1955 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (McCleaf) Gonder.  She was the devoted wife of Michael Lippy, to whom she was...

Aug 2, 2021

Regina Marie Orndorff, 92, of Emmitsburg, MD died on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA.  Born July 18, 1929 in Bonneauville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Helen (Sanders) Orendorff.  She was the devoted wife of Sterling Leo Orndorff.  They were married for almost 66 years.  He passed in 2016.

Jul 30, 2021

Dr. Gertrude D. “Trudy” Conway, Professor Emerita, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones after an extended illness. She was 70.

Trudy began her distinguished career teaching philosophy at Mount Saint Mary’s University in 1979, when she returned to the United States with her husband, Abdolreza (“Huschang”) Banan, from Iran where...

Jul 29, 2021

Marianthi “Mary” Koutsouradis, 77, of Westminster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, Thursday, July 29, 2021, at her home. Born April 22, 1944, in Chios, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Dimitris and Eleni Diamantis; beloved wife of Isidoros “Steve” Koutsouradis, her husband of 55 years; cherished sister of Giannis Diamantis and his wife Georgia;...