Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

Vivian Faye Sweeney of Westminster, MD, age 75, died Friday, December 15, 2023, at BridgingLife “The Dove House”, in Carroll County, Westminster. She was the daughter of the Late Robert Lee and Marie Gladyes Phipps.

Vivian is survived by her brother, Gerry L. Phipps; her Nieces, Tammy White and Kim Phipps; and her son, Daniel Sweeney and...

Dec 16, 2023

Patty Christine Wastler of Taneytown, 74, passed away peacefully at Kline Hospice House, Mt Airy on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Charles M. Glass, Stepfather, Emler Van Fossen and Margie Bell Glass Van Fossen.

She was born May 15, 1949, in Frederick, MD. She was a member of the Taneytown High...

Dec 15, 2023

On December 15, 2023 Henry Wayne Williams, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Mt. Airy, MD. He is predeceased by his parents Farmer and Martha Williams, brother Ricky Williams, and his son Henry Wayne Williams, Jr.

Henry is survived by his wife Audrey M. Williams of Mt. Airy, his 2 daughters Joy Lynn and Tina,...

Dec 12, 2023

On December 12, 2023, Patricia “Trish” Ann Valentine passed away at Carroll County Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1957 in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles Phipps, Sr. and Ellen Duley.

Trish is survived by her husband Terry “Sam” Jay Valentine of 27 wonderful years of Westminster, MD. She is also survived by her son...

Dec 8, 2023

David Michael Gambrell, aged 70, passed away in his home on December 8th 2023. He was born September 28th 1953 in Rising Sun, Maryland to father Master Chief Petty Officer United States Navy Claude "Red" Gambrell and mother Dona Jean Gambrell. He is survived by his son David Glenn Gambrell of Tahoe, California and daughter Virginia Lynn Gambrell of...

Dec 8, 2023

Lois Elaine Hess, age 75, of Taneytown, MD, passed on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Dove House in Westminster. Born March 7, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Richard H. and Mary V. (Thieret) Pentz. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Hess, Jr.

Lois loved Drum and Bugle Corp music, especially...

Dec 6, 2023

Margaret Rae (Baker) Pyles, age 69, of Gettysburg, PA, passed on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born June 2, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Marcus George and Thelma Pauline (Anders) Baker. She was the beloved companion of the late Robert “Bob” Thompson.

Margaret’s greatest loves were Bob, Marcus, her family and her...

Dec 6, 2023

Norma Jean Noonan, age 80, passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born March 6, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James Sterling and Hilda Mae Donaldson. She was the loving wife of Randy Noonan for 25 years, marrying on November 13, 1998.

Norma received her nursing degree from Baltimore City Hospital...

Dec 5, 2023

Mark Allan Broadwater, age 69 of Westminster, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born June 30, 1954, he was the son of the late Ronald Leon and Margaret Joanne (Kreider) Broadwater.

Mark graduated from Beall High School in Frostburg, MD in 1972 and was a Meat Manager...

Dec 4, 2023

Shellman “Punky” Green, age 77, of Manchester, formerly of Taneytown, died on Monday, December, 4, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View. Born August 11, 1946, he was the son of the late Howard Arthur Sr. and Catherine Lucille (Snyder) Green.

Punky loved listening to country music and car races on the radio. He also enjoyed...

Dec 3, 2023

Sister Josephine (Josephine Ann) Murphy, age 94, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on December 3, 2023. She was born on December 29, 1928 in Richmond, Virginia to Josephine Ann (Ross) and John Joseph Murphy. Before entering the Community, Sister Josephine was a member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Richmond. She graduated from St. Patrick’s High School...

Nov 30, 2023

Gregory Alan Fox, 67, died peacefully November 30th at his home in Sabillasville, Maryland surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born July 13, 1956, in Waynesboro, PA. He was the son of the late Joseph Jackson Sr., and Jean C. Fox.

Greg loved the outdoors, was an avid hunter, and was in the Army for 3...

Nov 29, 2023

Salvitore "Vito" Francis DiNatale, of Westminster passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2023 at the age of 27 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. He was born February 26, 1996 to Lee DiNatale of Little Italy, Baltimore, MD and Victoria DiNatale of Manchester, MD.

Vito is survived by siblings; Shannon Martin (Carroll County, MD), Lee Martin...

Nov 28, 2023

Donald L. King, 94, of Westminster, MD, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023 after a full and long life.  A native of Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Reno C. King, Sr. and Ardath F. King.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marie B. King; son, Donald L. King, Jr.; and brothers Reno...

Nov 28, 2023

Charlotte A. (Theobald) Powell, age 84, of Taneytown, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family. Born August 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Gustav Sr. and Marguerite (Steese) Theobald.

Charlotte had a loving heart and was always helping anyone in need. She was “Grandmom” to everyone who knew her....

Nov 26, 2023

Carole Louise Patton, nee Sherbow, 75, of Selbyville, DE formerly of Sykesville passed peacefully, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Stansell House in Ocean Pines.  Born November 21, 1948 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Sherbow and Sara Sherbow, nee Finkelstein.  She was the beloved wife of Ronald Edward Patton, her husband of 54 years,...

Nov 25, 2023

Keith Wyche (Sonny) Bennett, 88, of Summerville, SC, went peacefully to be with the Lord on November 25, 2023, while holding the hand of his loving wife of 40 years, Therese.

Keith was born in Norfolk, VA, on February 9, 1935 to Cato George and Rhea Mary Hinkleman Bennett.

He graduated from Norview High School...

Nov 24, 2023

Augustus Thomas Wayson, Jr. age 81 of Westminster, died on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was the husband of the late Joyce Virginia Wayson (Clark), who passed in 2010. He was the son of the late Augustus Thomas Wayson Sr. and Sue Olive Wayson (Gatton).

Augustus worked for BG&E for 50 years as a linesman. He served...

Nov 24, 2023

William Frank Mundie, 78, of Taneytown, formerly of Olney, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 24, 2023. Born Sunday, January 28, 1945 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Joseph Earl Mundie and Audrey Marie Mundie, nee Hutchinson, beloved husband of Kathleen Ann Mundie, nee Schrider, his wife of 57 years whom...