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Joann A. Rhoten

Joann A. Rhoten

Jan 30, 2016

JoAnn A. Rhoten, age 76, of Westminster, Maryland, died peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Carroll Hospice Dove House. Born January 11, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Eugene and Thelma Beatrice (Davidson) Rhoten. JoAnn was a 1958 graduate of Westminster High School.  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in...

Ana Antoinette Skye

Ana Antoinette Skye

Jan 29, 2016

Ana Antoinette Skye, age 71, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2016 at her home. Surviving are sisters, Maria Johnson, Carol Skye, and Mary Skye; and nephew, Alexander Johnson. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 47 DePaul St. Emmitsburg.   In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Elizabeth "Betty" Billingslea Scott

Elizabeth "Betty" Billingslea Scott

Jan 28, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” Billingslea Scott, 91, of Westminster died January 28, 2016. Born December 8, 1924 in Westminster, MD, she was the daughter of the late Dr. C. L. Billingslea and M. Ruth (Wickert) Billingslea, and the wife of the late David A. Scott. She was a graduate of WHS, McDaniel College (previously Western Maryland) class of 1944, and John Hopkins...

Adam "Buzz" Klein, Jr.

Adam "Buzz" Klein, Jr.

Jan 28, 2016

Adam John “Buzz” Klein, Jr., 83, of Taneytown, MD, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born September 24, 1932 in Baltimore County, MD, he was the son of the late Adam and Rosa (Lang) Klein, Sr.  He was the husband of Mary (Plaine) Klein, to whom he was married for 56 years. Buzz...

Nancy V. Eyler

Nancy V. Eyler

Jan 25, 2016

Nancy V. Eyler, 73, of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born March 10, 1942 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Reno and Marian (Stonesifer) Eyler.  She was the wife of the late Jack L. Eyler. Nancy worked at Freeman Shoe Company in Emmitsburg, and the Kinnie...

Sterling Leo Orndorff

Sterling Leo Orndorff

Jan 24, 2016

Sterling Leo Orndorff, 90, of Emmitsburg, MD died peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg.  Born January 9, 1926 in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Maurice and Irene (Wivell) Orndorff.  He was the husband of Regina (Orendorff) Orndorff, to whom he was married for almost 66 years. Sterling worked at the Schindler...

Ruth "Sandy" (Whitmer)  Seitler

Ruth "Sandy" (Whitmer) Seitler

Jan 21, 2016

Ruth Faye “Sandy” Seitler, 84, of Littlestown, PA died peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, MD.  Born February 14, 1931 in Harrisonburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Beulah (Hillyard) Whitmer. Ruth was a Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor at the former Rosewood Center in Owings Mills for nearly 30...

Sister Francis Marie (Mary Margaret) Lanasa

Sister Francis Marie (Mary Margaret) Lanasa

Jan 16, 2016

Sister Francis Marie (Mary Margaret) Lanasa, age 93, died at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland on January 16, 2016.  She was born on May 19, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland, one of twelve children born to Francis and Marie (Brady) Lanasa. Sister Francis Marie joined the Daughters of Charity on April 7, 1946 in Emmitsburg, Maryland.   In 1947 Sister Francis...

Betty Jane (Fream)  Naylor

Betty Jane (Fream) Naylor

Jan 15, 2016

Betty Jane Fream Naylor, 85, of Taneytown, MD, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.  Born July 10, 1930 in Taneytown, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Muriel (Wantz) Fream.  She was the wife of George Naylor, to whom she was married for 65 years. After graduating from Taneytown High School,...

William John Fortin, Jr.

William John Fortin, Jr.

Jan 14, 2016

William John Fortin, Jr., 93, of Nokomis, Florida, died Thursday morning, January 14, 2016 at Transitions Healthcare in Sykesville.  Born September 28, 1922 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, he was the son of the late William J. Fortin, Sr. and Regina Hood Fortin.  He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy S. Holland Fortin. Bill was a veteran...

Lenora Vera King

Lenora Vera King

Jan 14, 2016

Lenora Vera King, 79, of Westminster, MD, formerly of Taneytown, died peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Golden Living Nursing Home in Westminster.  Born April 20, 1936 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late George and Ellen (Birmingham) Herd.  She was the wife of the late Ralph King, Sr., to whom she was married for 53 years....

Hester Marie (Bassler)  Dasher

Hester Marie (Bassler) Dasher

Jan 14, 2016

Hester Marie Dasher, age 90, died peacefully at her home near Keymar on January 14, 2016. Marie was born in Fulton, Maryland on May 1, 1925, and was a long-time resident of Howard County. She moved to Carroll County in 1994. Marie was the daughter of the late Hester Elizabeth Wessel and John Bassler, of Fulton, and she was preceded...

Irvin R. Bauer

Irvin R. Bauer

Jan 13, 2016

Irvin R. Bauer, 87, of Westminster, died Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2016 at his home. Born August 28, 1928 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John and Evelyn Yealdhall Bauer.  He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Agnes Schultz Bauer. Irvin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and National Guard.  He served as a Baltimore City...

Charles "Shorty" Hartdagen

Charles "Shorty" Hartdagen

Jan 13, 2016

Charles Vincent “Shorty” Hartdagen, 83, of Emmitsburg, MD died peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born July 19, 1932 in Emmitsburg, MD, he was the son of the late Vincent and Evelyn (Orndorff) Hartdagen.  He was the husband of Ruth (Weddle) Hartdagen, to whom he was married for 58 years. Shorty was a heavy...

Dennis Eugene Oetter

Dennis Eugene Oetter

Jan 11, 2016

Dennis Eugene Oetter, 56, of Frederick, MD died Monday, January 11, 2016 at his home.  Born February 24, 1959 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Charles William and Christie Irene (Ward) Oetter, Sr. Dennis was a custodian for Community Living, Inc. and Goodwill Industries, both in Frederick.  He enjoyed both watching and participating in sports.  He was...

Rita Agnes (Lingg)  Stahley

Rita Agnes (Lingg) Stahley

Jan 11, 2016

Rita Agnes Stahley, age 94, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg. Born July 10, 1921 on the family farm near Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Jane (Baker) Lingg.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Earl Stahley who predeceased her in 1988. She was...

Virgie Pearl (Egbert)  Hoffman

Virgie Pearl (Egbert) Hoffman

Jan 11, 2016

Virgie Pearl Hoffman, 86, of Taneytown died peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taneytown.  Born December 5, 1929 in Hampden, MD, she was the daughter of the late Park and Dorothy Kilman Egbert.  She was the wife of the late Roland H. Hoffman, whom she married in 1985. Virgie was a secretary...

John Edward Watkins

John Edward Watkins

Jan 10, 2016

John Edward Watkins, 75, of Waynesboro, PA, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, PA.  Born October 26, 1940 in Montgomery County, MD, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Pauline King Watkins.  He was the husband of Sandra Mae Keilholtz Watkins, to whom he was married for 53 years. John was a...

Mary Ellen Lundahl

Mary Ellen Lundahl

Jan 9, 2016

Mary Ellen Lundahl, 82, of Westminster, MD died peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster.  Born December 3, 1933 in Lancaster County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary Fry Horst and step-daughter of the late Edgar Horst.  She was the wife of Paul Lundahl, to whom she was married for almost 60...

Sheryl Jean (Barnes)  Walker

Sheryl Jean (Barnes) Walker

Jan 8, 2016

Sheryl Jean Barnes Walker, age 58, of Westminster, Maryland, died suddenly as a result of an automobile accident near Hanover, Pennsylvania on Friday, January 8, 2016. Born July 5, 1957 in Orlando, Florida, she was the daughter of Charles E. “Gene” Barnes, Sr. of Westminster and the late Shirley Mae (Van Horne) Barnes. She was a store manager with Rite...

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