Obituaries

Nov 10, 2023

Raymond Spicer August 26, 1937 – November 10, 2023

Raymond “Rex” Spicer of Silver Run, MD lived 86 years building a beautiful legacy with the love of his life, Dorothy “Ruth” Spicer, wife of 66 years.

He was the beloved son of the late Rixie & Jean Spicer and beloved son-in-law of the late August...

Nov 9, 2023

Mary Jane Leedy, nee Earhart, 82, of Horsham, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Jefferson Abington Hospital. Born August 11, 1941 in Richmond Virginia, Bland County, she was daughter of the late William Blankenship and the late Josie Earhart, nee Chandler. She was the beloved wife of Ralph Franklin Leedy, her husband...

Nov 9, 2023

Larrie James Bostic passed away November 9, 2023 at his home under hospice care. Born May 28, 1940, he was the son of the late James N. Bostic and Betty Jean (Leathery) Bostic Urey and Stepfather Chester Urey. He was the husband of Betsy Mann Bostic for 61 years on October 19, 2023.

Larrie was a 1959...

Nov 8, 2023

Dorothy Louise Alexander Age 92, of Taneytown, MD, passed on November 8, 2023. Born on March 5, 1931, Dorothy was blessed to have many roles in life: Daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, Mom-Mom and Great Mom-Mom. She was the daughter of the late Grace Goldie Trite and Clarence R Sipes of Union Bridge, MD. Dorothy was one of nine...

Nov 8, 2023

Shirley L. Fair, nee Tawney, age 89, of Taneytown, MD, died on November 8, 2023 at Lorien of Taneytown. She was the wife of the late Ray E. Fair, who died October 11, 2011. Born February 20, 1934, in Westminster, MD, she was the daughter of the late Wilson M. and Ruth M. Bauerline Tawney.

Shirley was...

Nov 8, 2023

Carolyn Gay (Bosley) Davidson, age 76 of Manchester, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at University of Maryland. Born July 5, 1947 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles P. and Mary Lou (Chew) Bosley. She was the beloved wife of Carl H. Davidson for 57 years.

Carolyn was a woman of deep...

Nov 6, 2023

Sister Cynthia Fox, age 71, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on November 6, 2023.

She was born July 26, 1952 at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina to Delia Ann (Wain) Fox and David Lee Fox. Before entering the Community, Sister Cynthia was a member of St. Michael Church (Overlea) in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated...

Nov 5, 2023

John Stewart Erb Sr, age 93 of Manchester MD died November 5, 2023, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Longview in Manchester MD.

Born in Pleasant Valley, MD on April 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Paul Theodore and Mary (King) Erb of Pleasant Valley, MD.

Also predeceasing John besides his parents was...

Nov 2, 2023

Joseph Thomas Kearns, III age 76, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Born November 8, 1946, Joe was the son of the late Joseph Thomas Kearns, Jr., and Katherine (O’Donnell) Kearns. Joe attended St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia PA, graduating with his Bachelors of Science in food marketing in 1968. He then joined the US Army as a...

Nov 1, 2023

Dinah Lee Eyler, age 68 of Taneytown died suddenly at Carroll Hospital Center. Born June 12, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Bollinger.

Dinah worked as a deli clerk for 40 years at a variety of grocery stores, retiring from Giant Food Stores in 2017. She attended services at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Oct 31, 2023

Henry Gordon Rowe, Jr. (“Barney”), of Westminster, MD, passed peacefully at home on October 31, 2023. He was born, May 11, 1930, in Williamsburg, VA, to Henry Gordon Rowe, Sr. and Hazel Annette Rowe. He is survived by four daughters, Pam Mills, Vicki Ryan (Michael), Cheri Gibson (Glenn) and Cindi Byrne (John), all of Westminster; Seven grandchildren; Nine great-grandchildren,...

Oct 29, 2023

Marilyn K. Jennings, age 79 died peacefully at The Village of Luther Ridge in Chambersburg, PA, on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Born November 18, 1943, in Hoopston, IL, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lenora (Kerill) Jennings.

Marilyn was a lifetime member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Benton Harbor, MI. She worked in the...

Oct 25, 2023

James Denver Skeen, Jr., age 70, of Hanover, PA passed on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and caregivers. Born June 24, 1953 in Westminster, he was the son of the late James Sr. and Eula (Norris) Skeen.

James was a graduate of Westminster High School and Rhema Bible School in Broken Arrow...

Oct 24, 2023

Emory Thomas Mingee, Sr. age 81, of Littlestown, PA, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born April 17, 1942, in St. Paul, Virginia, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Hattie (Worley) Mingee. He was a devoted partner to Vera Ridinger.

Emory worked for EVAPCO as a Plant Manufacturing Engineer for 29...

Oct 24, 2023

John Daniel George, age 83, of New Windsor, MD died peacefully at his home on Monday, October 23, 2023. Born January 28, 1940, he was the son of the late John Daniel and Gertrude (Higgs) George.

John was a man of few words but very kindhearted. He enjoyed attending vintage cars shows having been many over the...

Oct 20, 2023

Barbara Ann (Bandorick) Dyson passed on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was the cherished daughter of the late MSGT (Ret) Wm. Bandorick and Barbara Howes Bandorick. Born, November 07, 1942 in Walter Reed Army Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Barbara was devoted to volunteer work with St.  Joseph Catholic Community for 47 years and St. John Catholic Church SVDP...

Oct 17, 2023

Doris Cecelia Glass, a cherished mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on October 17, 2023, at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born on January 24, 1935, to the late John Bernard and Nellie Genevieve (Topper) Wetzel, and her memory will forever be held dear in the hearts of those who loved her. Doris was the devoted wife of...

Oct 14, 2023

On October 14th, 2023, Kenneth McQuinn Schroeder passed away in Westminster, MD. He was born in Plant City, Florida on December 3rd, 1934 to the late Herman and the late Francis Schroeder.

Ken graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Arts with a degree in Fashion Arts. He began his career at The Baltimore Sun newspaper creating...

Oct 12, 2023

Joseph Upton Zentgraf, 79, of Westminster, Maryland went to his home in Heaven on October 12, 2023 after bravely fighting cancer for over 3 years. He was born April 23, 1944 in Carrollton, Maryland and was the son of the late Sarah Myers Zentgraf and Joseph Elton Zentgraf. He was married to Nancy Wilhelm Zentgraf for 55 years. He...

Oct 10, 2023

Leatrice LaRue (Coe) Ott, age 97 of Emmitsburg, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center, in Frederick. Born May 4, 1926, in Taneytown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Raymond and Edna Viloa (Reinaman) Ott. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Ott Sr. who passed in 1973....