Obituaries

Jan 16, 2021

Dennis Eugene Bitzel, 67, of Littlestown, PA, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, MD.  Born September 14, 1953 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late William Levine Bitzel and the late Betty Jane (Hollinger) Mikesell.  He was the devoted husband of Sheryl “Sherry” (Tawney) Bitzel.

Denny was...

Jan 15, 2021

Joyce LaRue Ancarrow, 84, of Hagerstown, died on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.  Born January 12, 1937 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Leslie Ancarrow and the late Helen Irene (Eiker) Weinarsky.

Joyce was a resident of The Arc of Washington County, Inc.  She believed in God,...

Jan 13, 2021

Rose Diane Hale, 77, of Taneytown died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home.  Born August 24, 1943 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late William and Cassie (Hubble) Martin.  She was the wife of the late Dennis R. Hale.

Rose was a graduate of Mergenthaler High School in Baltimore, class of ‘61. ...

Jan 12, 2021

Ernest Wilbur Staub, 85, of Emmitsburg, Maryland peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  He was the loving and devoted husband of Ellen (Wetzel) Staub, his wife of 66 years.

Born December 3, 1935 in Taneytown, Maryland, Ernest was the son of the late Clayton and Ruth (Reaver) Staub.

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Jan 10, 2021

Dolores M. (Eyler) Wivell, 85, of Thurmont, Maryland, died peacefully surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital.

Born December 30, 1935 in Emmitsburg, Maryland she was the daughter of the late D. Reno Eyler and Marian (Stonesifer) Eyler.  She was the wife of 65 years to James “Buff” N....

Jan 10, 2021

LaRue Caroline Rodkey, 95, of Taneytown, MD, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Lorien Healthcare Center in Taneytown.  Born November 30, 1925 in Pleasant Valley, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Starner) Wantz.  She was the wife of the late Charles Unger Rodkey, to whom she was married for 56 years.

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Jan 7, 2021

Jeffrey L. Simpson, Sr., 69, of Taneytown, Maryland died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.

Born August 4, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late Daniel and Alline (Towe) Simpson.  He was the loving and devoted husband of Susan L. (Gravenor) Simpson, his wife of 47 years.

Jan 4, 2021

Carrie Ruth (Clabaugh) Boone, 83, resident of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021 at A & W Assisted Living home in Randallstown.

Born July 10, 1937 in Carroll County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Luther Joseph and Ruthanna Frances (Harman) Clabaugh.  She was the wife of the late Robert Donald Boone,...

Jan 4, 2021

Shirley Arlene Hoff, 86, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Carroll Lutheran Village healthcare center.

Born July 12, 1934 in New Windsor, MD, she was the daughter of the late Samuel David “Dave” Hoff and Mariam (Kroh) Hoff.

Shirley was a graduate of New Windsor High School class...

Jan 4, 2021

Ernest “Ted” Theodore Hill, Jr., 84, resident of Westminster, Maryland died on Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home.

Born May 8, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland he was the son of the late Ernest Theodore Hill, Sr. and Helen Mary (Carroll) Hill.  For the past eleven years, Ted had been the loving and devoted partner of Gail...

Jan 3, 2021

Barbara VanBrakle Weedon, 86, a long time resident of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Laurel Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chambersburg, PA.

Born July 11, 1934 in Washington, D.C., she was the only daughter of the late Charles Raymond and Clarice W. (Baker) VanBrakle.  Her beloved husband of 34 years,...

Jan 3, 2021

Suzanne Leppo White, 83, of Orrtanna, PA, formerly of Emmitsburg, MD, died on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital.

Born September 26, 1937 in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Harriett (Haner) Leppo.  She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Doyle White in 1996.

Suzanne was of the Catholic...

Jan 2, 2021

Garrett Vink Keefer Sr., 90, formerly of Frederick, MD and recently residing with family in Taneytown MD, passed away peacefully of natural causes at home Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born September 19, 1930 in Schenectady, NY, the son of Kenneth and Bertha (Vink) Keefer.  He married Sally Renn on June 21, 1968; she preceded him in death...

Jan 2, 2021

Luman Harry Rockhill Jr. born June 27, 1943 died January 2, 2021 under the care of hospice with his wife Patricia Dukett Mattoon and brother Darrel Rockhill at his side at her home in Maryland.  He was predeceased by his parents, Luman H. Rockhill and Theresa Reyome Rockhill of NY. He was also predeceased by his first wife Barbara...

2021

C. Richard Sipes, 96, of Westminster, died Thursday afternoon, October 21,2021 at his home.

A private graveside service will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, P.A. is in charge of arrangements.

2021

On Sunday, September 12, 2021, JON PHILIP RUDISILL PEELING, 80, of Finksburg passed peacefully at his residence.  He is survived by his children.

2021

Ralph Franklin Leedy, 85, of Westminster passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 28, 2021, surrounded by his family at the Dove House in Westminster.

Born November 12, 1935 in Manchester, he was the son the late Lawrence Leedy and Nanny Belle Leedy, nee Grubb; beloved husband of Mary Jane Leedy, his wife of 64 years; loving father of...

2021

Victoria Ellen Baker, 69, of Taneytown passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her home.  Born December 23, 1951 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Thomas William Allison Baker and Betty Baker, nee Staup; beloved sister of Kathlyn Marie Holt and her husband Charles, and the Late Allison Lee “Butch” Baker; cherished sister-in-law of Kay...

Jan 1, 2021

Janet Louise Lemmon, 80, formerly of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Transitions Nursing and Rehab Center of Gettysburg, PA.

Born December 5, 1940 in Hanover, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Luther Norman and Mary Louise (Mummert) Lemmon.

She is survived by a son, Earl Eugene Reed; brothers,...

Jan 1, 2021

Judy Kay Meador, 69, of Finksburg, MD, died peacefully on Friday, New Year's Day, January 1, 2021 at her home, with her loving husband, daughters, and family at her bedside.  Born February 13, 1951 in Champaign, IL, she was the daughter of the late Delmer Davis and the late Helen (Stroud) Davis Clark.  She was the devoted wife of...