Obituaries

Mar 19, 2021

Barbara Ann Arnold, 85, of Taneytown, MD passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born November 12, 1935 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Kelly) Rosensteel.  She was the devoted wife of George Arnold, Jr., her husband of almost 65 years.

Barbara was...

Mar 18, 2021

Charles Milton Daniel Hesson, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, MD.

He was born near Druid Hill Park in Baltimore on January 1, 1930, the son of the late Charles Oliver Hesson and Mary Baumgardner Hesson from Taneytown, MD.  He was raised by Dr. George and Virginia Baumgardner in Rosedale. ...

Mar 14, 2021

Penny Dawn Jonese’ Carter Franks, 71, of Westminster, Maryland went home to Jesus her Lord, on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Carroll Hospice Dove House surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Born June 4, 1949 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Betty Lee Carter.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 52...

Mar 13, 2021

Ruth Estella Ofenstein, 93, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Westminster Healthcare Center. Born May 23, 1927 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Truman S. and Estella (Newmann) Hepting. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Francis “Frank” Ofenstein.

Ruth was primarily a homemaker, but worked...

Mar 10, 2021

Martha E. Kirkendall, age 59, life-long resident of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center.

Martha was born in Maryland on February 20, 1962.  She was a long-time resident of Westminster Healthcare Center.

Pre-deceased by a son, she is survived by a daughter, Grace, and several close friends.  She...

Mar 10, 2021

Tony Lee Heffner, 46, of Hampstead, Maryland, died on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at home.

Born March 9, 1975 in Westminster, Maryland he was the son of the late George P. and Jacqueline (Becker) Heffner.

Tony worked in building construction for several companies over the years.  He enjoyed playing video games along with his son,...

Mar 9, 2021

George Wilbur Naylor, Jr., 94, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his home.  Born July 13, 1926 at the Frederick Hospital in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late George Wilbur Naylor, Sr. and the late Ruth Opal (Sensenbaugh) Naylor.  He was the devoted husband of the late Betty Jane (Fream) Naylor. ...

Mar 5, 2021

Hermine Louise Bongers, died peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland.

Born November 5, 1933 in Java, Indonesia, she was the daughter of the late Willem and Josephina (Beaumont) Janssen.

She was the wife of the late Leonard H. Bongers, and was predeceased by a son, Hans.

Surviving...

Mar 4, 2021

Janet Ruth Unger, 85, of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born October 26, 1935 in Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Millen and Mary Ruth (Wood) Stonesifer.  She was the devoted wife of Robert L. Unger, Sr.

Janet worked in the warehouse at...

Mar 3, 2021

Miss B (Barbara) Noelle Floreen passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 after a long, long battle with Inflammatory Breast cancer.  There will be no viewing or funeral.  A Celebration of Life will take place at No Well Farm on a date to be announced.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

Gentle Giant...

Feb 26, 2021

Larry Joseph Little, 76, of Westminster, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born February 5, 1945 in Uniontown, MD, he was the son of the late Jesse and Margie (Ecker) Little.  He was the devoted husband of Judy (Ganske) Little, his wife of almost 53 years.

Larry was...

Feb 26, 2021

The Reverend John Francis Lesnick, 71, of Taneytown, Maryland died peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Rectory of St. Joseph Catholic parish in Taneytown, Maryland.

Fr. John was born and raised in East Baltimore, son of the late John G. and Leona F. (Meyer) Lesnick. The eldest of four children, Father Lesnick grew up at...

Feb 25, 2021

Mary Arletta Gonder, 93, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at her home with her family at her side.  Born October 3, 1927 in Union Bridge, MD, she was the daughter of the late Carroll and Alice (Izer) McCleaf.  She was the devoted wife of the late Martin Luther Gonder, to whom she was married...

Feb 24, 2021

U. Wendric Moore, Jr. (Buddy), 89, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late E. Irene Moore, who passed away on January 20, 2021.  They would have celebrated 68 years of marriage on March 26th.  Born July 26, 1931, in Frederick,...

Feb 23, 2021

Mary Jean Orndorff, 76, of Taneytown, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  Born August 24, 1944 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Marie (Anders) Little.  She was the devoted wife of the late Francis M. Orndorff.  He passed in 2013.

Mary Jean attended St. Joseph’s...

Feb 23, 2021

Barbara Garber-Phillips went home to be with her Lord on February 23, 2021 at the age 83 after battling a long illness. She would have turned 84 years old on April 28th. She was the beloved and devoted wife to Everette Phillips of over 30 years. She was the daughter of Harry Scheller and Naomi Scheller-Stem and step-daughter to...

Feb 21, 2021

Lorraine D. Stair, 92, of Pleasant Valley died on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the family farm surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 21, 1928 in Patapsco, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Lionel Sinclair and Naomi (Taylor) Lockard.  She was the loving and devoted wife to the late Charles A. Stair, who predeceased...

Feb 19, 2021

James Elwood Frock, 72, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center.  Born May 15, 1948 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Elwood and Thelma Virginia (Greenholtz) Frock.  He was the devoted husband of Judith (Green) Frock, his wife of 50 years.

Jim was co-owner of...

Feb 18, 2021

Richard Ardell “Pap” Baumgardner, Sr., 82, of Taneytown went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  He passed at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born August 8, 1938 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Ardell and Mary Ellen (Bowers) Baumgardner.  He was the devoted husband of Linda (Moritz) Baumgardner.  They were...

Feb 16, 2021

Janet Riley Colburn, 78, of Adamstown, Maryland, formerly of New Windsor, Maryland, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Buckingham’s Choice.

Born December 11, 1942 in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ray D. and Lalia (Scott) Riley.  She was the loving and devoted wife of 52 years to Allen D. Colburn.

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