Obituaries

Sep 5, 2016

Wyatt Walter Smith, 25, of Monrovia, MD, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2016 in Littlestown, PA.  Born November 28, 1990 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Kristen Smith of Littlestown, PA, and Anthony Smith of Monrovia, MD.

Wyatt was a 2008 graduate of Urbana High School.  He was employed for a time as a...

Sep 4, 2016

Thelma Joyce McClure Doss, 83, of Cartersville, GA died peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg, PA.  Born March 13, 1933 in Midway, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bige and Laura (Bucannon) Doss.

Thelma was a creative and successful florist, floral designer, and artist.  She recently relocated to Taneytown...

Sep 2, 2016

Anthony “Tony” Richard Weddle, 53, resident of Thurmont, Maryland, died following a lengthy illness on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on April 18, 1963 in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of Charolette (Billie) Lewis Weddle (Bill) of Thurmont and James Richard Weddle (Pat) of Woodsboro.  He is also...

Sep 1, 2016

R. Marie Long, 80, life-long resident of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA, surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 29, 1936 at 139 N. Seton Ave. in Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Regina Humerick Keepers.  She was predeceased by her...

Aug 31, 2016

Herbert Allen Miller, 65, resident of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at his home.

Born March 3, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Donald F. and Mary Teresa (Rosensteel) Miller.  He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon (Wilkinson) Miller in 2008.

Herb was a 1970 graduate...

Aug 31, 2016

Linda Kay Franklin, 67, of Reisterstown, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at her home.  Born July 15, 1949 in Somerset County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Meryl and Margarite (Murphy) Pugh.

Linda was a cashier for over 34 years at Giant Foods in Glen Burnie.  She enjoyed traveling, reading, shopping and watching TV.

Aug 29, 2016

Mary “Mar” Stevenson, 61, of Taneytown, MD died Monday, August 29, 2016 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born March 28, 1955 in Carmi, IL, she was the daughter of the late Robert Cavey.  She was the devoted partner of Thomas Heffernan.

Mar was a computer specialist and bookkeeper for the Westminster Recovery Center for several years. ...

Aug 28, 2016

Janaki Devi Shrestha, 79, resident of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Carroll Hospital Center.  Born on April 20, 1937 in Kathmandu, Nepal, she was the daughter of the late Ram Bahakta Shrestha and Chet Kumari Shrestha.  She was predeceased by her husband Gopal Das Shrestha in 2008.  She is...

Aug 28, 2016

Harry Glenn Reaver, 82, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born April 11, 1934 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Ervin and Ida (Sprankle) Reaver.  He was the husband of Lucinda “Cindy” (Gue) Reaver, to whom he was married for 64 years.

Glenn was...

Aug 27, 2016

Donald Lee Eversole, age 66, resident of Rouzerville, Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, PA.

Born on October 25, 1949 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore and Freda (Wagerman) Eversole.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Debbie Faye (Wishard) Eversole.

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Aug 25, 2016

Ruth Stultz, 90, of Westminster, died Thursday afternoon, August 25, 2016 at Golden Living Nursing Center.

Ruth was born July 10, 1926, was of the Baptist faith, and loved her hot dogs.

Graveside services will be private in Carrollton Church of God Cemetery, Finksburg.

Aug 25, 2016

Florence Ellen Hobbs, 76, of Fairfield, PA, died peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born August 22, 1940 in Thurmont, MD, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Sarah (Grabill) Ridenour.  She was the wife of James Hobbs, Sr., to whom she was married to for 58 years.

Aug 24, 2016

Jennye Alyce “Peggy” Osborne, 93, of Westminster, died Wednesday morning, August 24, 2016 at Bethania Assisted Living in Westminster.  Born January 9, 1923 in Catonsville, she was the daughter of the late Quincy A. and Alice E. Caines Gladding.  Her husband, Eugene F. Osborne, Sr, predeceased her in 2005.

Peggy was employed as a secretary at Western...

Aug 23, 2016

Floyd Thomas Specht, 72, of Walkersville, MD died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.  Born January 1, 1944 in Wooster, OH, he was the son of the late Glenn Elwood and Anne (Paparone) Specht.

Tom was a Sales Representative for 20 years with Interstate Bridge Company.  He retired from Atlas-Copco in 2008...

Aug 21, 2016

Sharon Diana “Sherry” Brunk, 54, of Taneytown, MD, died peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her home.  Sherry was born March 15, 1962 in Westminster, MD.  She was the devoted and loving wife of Wayne Brunk.

Sherry’s joy in life was being a homemaker.  She was a loving, caring person who gave freely of herself to...

Aug 18, 2016

Carol Lee Martz, 70, of Taneytown, MD died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born March 4, 1946 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Hazel (Whitehead) Alfred.  She was the wife of the late Roger Martz.

Carol was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for many years...

Aug 16, 2016

Craig Michael Edwards, 25, of Westminster, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016.  Born September 10, 1990 in Westminster, he was the son of Robert and Kristi (Crabbs) Edwards of Westminster.

Craig was a 2011 graduate of Winters Mill High School.  He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Orioles, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and being...

Aug 15, 2016

Teresa Diane Spurlin, 56, of Hanover, PA, died Monday, August 15, 2016 at Hanover Hospital in Hanover, PA.  Born October 6, 1959 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Rosenberry and Betty (Glass) Leister.  She was the wife of Robert Spurlin.

Teresa and her late mother owned and operated Cinderella’s Image Bridal Shop in...

Aug 15, 2016

Sheila Elaine Stottlemyer, 46, of Taneytown, MD died unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born August 23, 1969 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Patricia Long of Taneytown, and Roger Stottlemyer and wife Tracy of New Midway.

Sheila was a Railyard Supervisor at the Warner Graham Company in Cockeysville. ...

Aug 15, 2016

Helen Martha Humbert, 88, resident of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2016 at her home.

Born December 29, 1927 near Wakefield Valley, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Buffington Smith and Edna Lillian (Mitchell) Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John William Humbert, Jr. in...