Obituaries

Sep 14, 2019

John W. Moreland, Jr., 75, of Taneytown, Maryland, died peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.

Born January 28, 1944 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late John W. Moreland, Sr. and Virginia Powell Moreland.  He was the husband of the late Carolyn Lee (Harding) Moreland, who predeceased...

Sep 10, 2019

Curtis Luther Shuff, Sr., 84, of Frederick, MD, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick.  Born June 3, 1935 in Thurmont, he was the son of the late Curtis William and Gertrude (Davis) Shuff.

Curtis was a Concrete Plant Manager for several local companies prior to his retirement.  He formerly worked...

Sep 9, 2019

Douglas Albert Hayes, 61, of Harney, Maryland, died on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born September 20, 1957 in Maryland, he was the son of the late Clifton Hayes, Sr. and Margaret M. (Yingling) Hayes.

Doug worked in flooring construction for many years.

He was predeceased by his sons,...

Sep 9, 2019

Theo Grace (Motter) Amoss, 89, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Columbia Cottage in Hanover, PA.

Born on July 11, 1930 near Detour, in Frederick Co., Maryland she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. and Mary (Haines) Motter.  She is survived by her husband of 70 years, George W. Amoss....

Sep 8, 2019

Ann Starner Mann, 73, of Westminster, MD, died peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster.  Born November 29, 1945 at Women’s Hospital in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Reese Leppo Starner and the late Roberta (Sprinkle) Starner.  She was the wife of the late Michael Jay Mann, to whom she was...

Sep 8, 2019

William Patrick “Pat” Durkin, Jr., of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg.  Born November 1, 1942 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late William Patrick Durkin, Sr. and the late Rose B. (Frazier) Durkin.

Pat was disabled since his high school years.  He enjoyed playing...

Sep 7, 2019

Leroy Charles Murdock, 83, of Union Mills, Maryland, died peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster.

Born August 30, 1936 in Ticonderoga, NY he was the son of the late Irving Charles and Martha Vera (Gibbs) Murdock.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Anne (Fisher) Murdock.

Sep 3, 2019

Philip Charles “Phil” Fleagle of Mayberry, MD, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.  Born March 26, 1949, he was the son of the late C. Stoner and Janette (Lawyer) Fleagle.

Phil was a graduate of Taneytown High School, class of ’67.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He became a Concrete Foreman for...

Sep 3, 2019

Joseph Malone Gouge, 72, of Flintstone, MD, formerly of Union Bridge, MD, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, MD.  Born July 19, 1947 in Spruce Pine, NC, he was the son of the late Malone Gouge and the late Juanita (Best) Beckwith.  He was the husband of Mary Katherine (Thompson) Gouge,...

Sep 2, 2019

Longtime resident of Sunnybrook in Westminster Maryland, Gloria R. Hogarty leaves behind many friends and family members.

She courageously fought numerous illnesses as she continued her concern for others.

Born July 29, 1932 to Molly A Phillips, Gloria was the eldest to four siblings, Marlyn, Sonny, Ronnie and Sharon.

She married James Hogarty...

Aug 29, 2019

Benjamin J. McDermott, 29, of Manchester, Maryland, died on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at home.

Born November 25, 1989 in Baltimore, Maryland he was the son of Judy  McDermott of Manchester and the late Michael McDermott.

He worked as a journeyman electrician and was a member of local 24 I.B.E.W.  He was a beloved member...

Aug 29, 2019

Anthony Dwayne “Tony” Joy, 52, of Emmitsburg, MD, died on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Gettysburg Hospital.  Born December 7, 1966 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Michael and Patricia (Sprankle) Joy of Emmitsburg.

Tony worked in construction and was self-employed.  He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, crabbing, cooking, grilling, going to the beach, and spending...

Aug 26, 2019

Phillip John “Phil” Mangan, 56, of Westminster, MD passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2019 while on business in New Jersey.  Born February 14, 1963 in Sydney, Australia, he was the son of the late Leslie Thomas and Eileen Alice (Atkins) Mangan.  He was the devoted husband of Tammy May (Matthews) Mangan.

Phil...