Obituaries

Mar 28, 2024

Richard “Dick” Knight Killen, age 79 of Waynesboro, PA passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Hagerstown MD. Born October 27, 1944, he was the son of the late Adam Richard and Virginia Genevive Killen, He was the loving husband and best friend of Janis Killen for nearly 15 years. They were together for 39 years.

Dick...

Mar 27, 2024

On Wednesday March 27th, 2024 Ian Michael Tilton suddenly passed away. Born on May 3rd, 1995 in Maryland, he was the son of father, Rodney Michael Tilton; mother, Melissa Joy Salisbury and step-father, Robert Wilkinson.

Ian enjoyed many things in his life and had a creative side. He loved to be outside camping, canoeing, hiking, making tie...

Mar 25, 2024

Marjorie Hazel Tilley, age 98, passed away peacefully on Monday March 25, 2024, at Brightview Senior Living, Westminster MD. Born January 19, 1926, in St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Isabel Noel.

Marjorie was a WWII bride marrying her husband, Howard H. Bezanson on October 31, 1944. They were married...

Mar 18, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel Ralph K. Park, United States Marine Corps (Retired) of Westminster, Maryland (formerly Pensacola, Florida) died on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Dove House in Westminster.

Lieutenant Colonel Park was born in Colorado and grew up in several states of the Southwest. He was a graduate of Durango High School in Colorado and of the University...

Mar 18, 2024

Kevin Lee Houck, age 62, of Thurmont, MD, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2024. Born March 28, 1961, he was the son of the late Gerald and Ruth Houck.

Kevin was a graduate of Walkersville High School. He was a long-haul truck driver and worked in the construction field. He enjoyed grilling and gardening.

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Mar 17, 2024

Philip Kabatt, 56, of Reading Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on March 17th 2024.

Phillip was born on July 3, 1967, to Alice (née Hastings) Kabatt and Leo T Kabatt Jr, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Gonzaga High School in 1985, he went on to join the United States Marine Corp where he served honorably for 8...

Mar 17, 2024

Lisa Marie (Lingg) Krom, age 63, of Waynesboro, PA, died on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at home. Born May 1, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Charlotte (Miller) Lingg. She was the wife of the late Phillip Krom, who died in 2016.

Surviving are son, Zane Craig and partner Jason Kiessling of Camp...

Mar 17, 2024

Bettie Jean Beauchamp, 90, of Westminster, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at Brightview Assisted Living in Westminster where she lived with her sister. Born November 23, 1933 in Westminster, she was the daughter of the late Charles Thomas Young and Evelyn Agatha Young, nee Troxell. She was the sister of William C. Young, John T. Young, Shirley...

Mar 16, 2024

On Saturday March 16, 2024, Benjamin Franklin Rock, Jr. passed away at his home in Taneytown, MD. He was the loving husband of Gladys Helen Rock, nee Lawver for 68 years.

Benjamin was a farmer his whole life, loved to hunt, refurbish tractors, and go out boating. He was active in the American Legion 120 in Taneytown,...

Mar 15, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel George William Slade II, US Army Reserve, Retired

George William "Bill" Slade II, 87, of Westminster, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Atlee Hill. Born July 16, 1936 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late George William and Elizabeth (Middleton) Slade. He was the loving husband of Betty DePalmer Slade.

Mar 11, 2024

Barbara Jean Reeves, 84, of New Market, MD, passed away March 11, 2024. Born on June 27, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Bennett and Katherine Gotwals Bennett.

Barbara previously lived in Florida and Georgia before moving to Maryland in 2010. She worked as an operator back in the days...

Mar 7, 2024

James Letroy Head, age 84, of Taneytown, died on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Born February 17, 1940 in Madill, OK, he was the son of the late Vernon Wesley and Ruth (LaFlore) Head. He was the husband of Mary (Barron) Head.

James was a gifted golfer, learning to play later in life. He was a talented bowler,...

Mar 6, 2024

Richard Neil Bardach, age 68, of Westminster, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Born July, 3, 1955, he was the son of the late Meyer H. and Ann (Guss) Bardach. He was the husband of Mary B. (Simone) Bardach.

Rich was a certified jewelry appraiser and Gemologist, with advanced degrees in Gemology. He was a member of...

Mar 5, 2024

Betty Mae (Hood) Cornett, age 88, of Westminster, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at home. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Marie (Barber) Hood. She was the wife of Arnold Cornett.

Betty enjoyed writing poems. Her preferred method of staying in touch with family, friends, and pen pals, was through writing letters. She...

Mar 4, 2024

Sister Annina (Mary Nina) Scharper, age 99, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on March 4, 2024.  She was born on March 7, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland, the youngest child of Marie Louise (Griffin) and William Albert Scharper. Before entering the Community, Sister Annina was a member of St. Ignatius Parish in Baltimore. She graduated from Seton...

Mar 3, 2024

Sheridan Edward (Ed) Reaver, Sr. passed away peacefully at home from colon cancer on March 3, 2024.

Ed was predeceased by his son, Christopher Reaver, his grandson, Eliot Kelly, his parents, (Sheridan and Helen), 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife (his high school sweetheart), Helen J (Wivell) of almost...

Feb 28, 2024

Louis Leonard Lanier, Jr., age 75, of Taneytown, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Born August 6, 1948, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Louis Leonard Lanier, Sr. and Alberta Parsons Lanier. He was the loving husband of Lucinda Brewer Lanier for 47 years.

Louis was a 1966 graduate...

Feb 27, 2024

Mary Lou Fenwick, 87 of Taneytown, Maryland went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2024.

Mary Lou was born on November 2, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Thomas Fenwick, son Thomas Fenwick, Jr., daughter Susan DeGrouchy, son-in-law William DeGrouchy, grandchildren, Evan DeGrouchy and Megan DeGrouchy and beloved...

Feb 25, 2024

James Kenneth Sevick, Sr., of Keymar, MD, died peacefully at Carroll Hospital Center on February 25, 2024. He was born in Baltimore in 1947. He was the youngest of four children born to the late George Albert Sevick and Leona Ann Sevick (née Young).

Jim served as a military policeman in Korea where he met his loving...

Feb 23, 2024

Dennis Robert Rinehart, age 74, of Hanover, PA, died on Friday, February 23, 2024. Born November 26, 1949, he was the son of the late Monroe and Grace (Weishaar) Rinehart. He was the husband of Doris (Shuff) Rinehart, his wife of 52 years.

He served in the United States Army and completed a tour of Duty during...