Obituaries

Oct 27, 2020

Orvey James William McBride, 58, of Gettysburg, PA, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his home following a long illness.  Born July 9, 1962 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late James William and Myrtle Marie (Redmond) McBride.  He was the long-time companion and fiancé of Lori Flickinger of Gettysburg, PA.

Orvey was...

Oct 23, 2020

Norman Richard Armolt, USN Ret., 82, of Westminster, Maryland died on Friday, October 23, 2020 at his home.

Born on August 2, 1938 in Garrett County, Maryland, he was the son of the late William Andrew and Annie (Hoopengarner) Armolt.  He was the husband of the late Sandra Virginia (Finding) Armolt, who predeceased him in 1993.

Oct 22, 2020

Sarah Jane Thomas, 88, a long-time resident of Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.

Born August 21, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late James Frederick Offutt and Sarah Elizabeth Offutt.

Sarah grew up in the Cockeysville area and...

Oct 18, 2020

Miriam Van Lunen, 89, resident of Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born December 6, 1930 in Wentzville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Scheppe) Miessler.  Twice married she was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Bristow, and by her...

Oct 18, 2020

Jacqueline “Jackie” Mills, 70, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home.

Born February 24, 1950 in Rawlings, Alleghany County, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Roy Franklin Mills and Virginia Violet (Lease) Mills.

Jackie worked at various jobs thru out her career.  She worked as a caretaker...

Oct 18, 2020

Porter Morgan “Bud” Rogers, 77, of Westminster, MD, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 18, 2020.  He passed at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.

Born October 29, 1942 in Lost Creek, WV, he was the son of the late Porter and Virginia (Wolfe) Rogers.  He was the beloved husband...

Oct 11, 2020

Irene (Creger) Tobery, 86, of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born November 25, 1933 in Gaithersburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Margie (Harner) Creger.  She was the loving and devoted wife of 63 years to Gordon H. Tobery.

Surviving in addition...

Oct 10, 2020

Michael Alan Esworthy, 46, of Taneytown, MD, died unexpectedly on October 10, 2020 in Westminster.  Born May 2, 1974 in Baltimore, he was the son of Lee Esworthy, Sr. and the late Linda (Wantz) Esworthy.  He was the husband of Jeanetta (Inouye) Esworthy.

Michael was a certified technician and mechanic.  He was employed by various area auto...

Oct 10, 2020

Helen Marie (Wantz) Roop, 87, of Keymar, MD died of natural causes on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Lorien Taneytown.

Born October 10, 1933 in Pleasant Valley, MD, she was the daughter of the late Archie C. Wantz and Mary Elizabeth (Warehime) Wantz.  She was preceded in death by her sister and brother, Hazel and Martin.  She...

Oct 7, 2020

Rose Eleanor Milbocker, 83, of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, died peacefully and returned home to the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Centre Crest of Bellefonte.

Born May 20, 1937 in Lincoln, NE, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Hulda Reinmuth Schilling.  Rose was a devoted member and communicant of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church...

Oct 7, 2020

Margaret Ann “Marge” Deegan, 85, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020.  She is survived by her husband James Deegan of 65 years.

Marge was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Albert and Anna Wetzel. She graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching. She was a substitute teacher...

Oct 6, 2020

Melissa Irene Orff, 55, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Frederick.  Born January 27, 1965 in Silver Spring, MD, she was the daughter of May Beth (Miller) Smith and the late James Wilford Orff.

Melissa was a graduate of Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, MD, class...

Oct 6, 2020

Margaret L. “Peggy” Gurick, 68, of Finksburg, Maryland, went home to her Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore following complications from heart surgery.

Born on November 23, 1951 in Montgomery County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Herbert W. Trageser, Sr. and Margaret Anne Cecilia (Farrell)...

Oct 5, 2020

Joshua Edward Scott, 25, of Westminster, MD died on Monday, October 5, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Born February 19, 1995 in Towson, he was the son of Joseph Scott (Lynn) of Finksburg and Lori Livesay (Toby) of Union Bridge.  He was the husband of Jessica (Patterson) Scott.

Josh was a graduate of Francis...

Oct 4, 2020

Thomas William Shifflett, 60, of Westminster, Maryland died suddenly on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Westminster.

Born November 19, 1959 in Baltimore, MD, he was the beloved son of Barbara Ann (Bandorick) Dyson of Westminster and step-son of David Roland Dyson of Westminster.

Tom was a carpenter for most of his career, and was a...

Oct 4, 2020

Noemi Garcia, 88, of Westminster, Maryland, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Mount Airy, Maryland.

Born on March 26, 1932 in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Isidoro Garcia and Carmen Rodriguez.  She was predeceased by her husband, William Vicente.

Surviving are daughter, Nancy Vicente-Rodriguez...

Oct 3, 2020

William Anthony “Bill” Steo, 95, of Emmitsburg, MD, died on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home, with his family at his side.  Born June 13, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late John Sebastian and Theresa (Carucci) Steo.  He was the devoted husband of Shirley (Merkiel) Steo, to whom he was married for 62...

Oct 2, 2020

Sally Ann Voris, 68, of Taneytown, MD, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2020 at her home.  Born November 14, 1951 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late James Calvin and Helen Wade (Pressley) Voris.

Sally was a writer, storyteller, and owner of White Rose Farm near Taneytown, which became a retreat and inspiration for...

Sep 29, 2020

Jack Eyler, 89, of Emmitsburg, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his home.  Born January 25, 1931 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Newton Edward and Alice Gladys (Stoner) Eiler.

Jack was self-employed, providing commercial custodial services to area businesses.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from...

Sep 26, 2020

Franklin Delano Martin, Sr., 85, of Hanover, PA, went home to be with his loving wife, Marlene Wanner Martin, on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

He was born December 23, 1934 in Martinsville, VA and will be missed dearly by his 6 children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later...