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Carroll Luther Barnhouse, 81, of Littlestown PA, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home with his loving wife, Virginia of 60 years, at his side. He was the son of the late Emory Roger and Annabelle Virginia (Grossnickle) Barnhouse. Carroll enjoyed being a truck driver for Hahn Trucking for 30 years. He served in the US Army for from 1959 until 1965. He liked playing soft ball, fishing, and watching the Orioles play ball with his wife. Besides his wife, Virginia he is survived by sons, Emory Barnhouse, II and wife Patricia of Fairfield, PA and David Barnhouse and wife Denise of new Oxford; Daughter, Angela Hohenstein and husband Michael, Sr. of Taneytown, MD; sisters, Shirley Martz...

Daniel "Bill" William Jones, Jr, age 67, of Littlestown, formerly of Fairfield PA died on Monday August 7, 2023. Born August 23, 1955, in Frederick MD, he was the son of the late Daniel William Jones, Sr. and Christine Rosella (Howard) Jones and loving husband to Joanna Goeckeritz (Myers) Jones. Bill devoted most of his life to a career in social work, working 37 years at Scott Key Center in Frederick, MD, focusing on the enrichment of life and independence for individuals with special needs. He was a devoted husband and very involved with the lives of all his children and grandchildren. Bill's faith enabled him to have an enthusiasm for life and a healthy balance of work, family, and...

Joan Francis Elower (Gelwicks), age 68, of Emmitsburg, MD, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at home. Born January 26, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Earle Robert and Donaldine Elizabeth (Hann) Gelwicks. She was the wife of the late Donald Wayne Elower. Joan was an animal lover and leaves behind her loving dog, Tia. She loved to cook and bake for family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are son, David Gelwicks and wife Michelle of Thurmont, MD; stepson, Donald Elower and wife Christine of NJ; sister, Mary Anne Baker of Finksburg, MD; brothers, Joseph Gelwicks and wife Sandra of Emmitsburg, MD, and James Gelwicks and wife Teresa...

Elsie Brubaker, 93, of Shrewsbury, PA, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her daughter's home in Parkton, MD. Born January 25, 1930, in Parkton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Tandy Alfred and Mary Elizabeth (Horne) Dix. Elsie worked at WR Grace as a data entry specialist until retiring in 1986. She enjoyed gardening, especially roses, needlepoint, and crafts. She was an avid reader of books and a talented seamstress. Her late cat Oscar held a special place in her heart. She is survived by daughters, Joan Lee McNealy of Parkton, MD, Joyce Ann Tracy of Red Lion, PA, and Janet Louise Kearney and husband William of Murrells Inlet, SC; granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Tracy; great-grandson,...

Stacey Michelle Smith, age 48, of Taneytown, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 14, 2023, at BridgingLife (Dove House), Westminster, MD. Born, January 13, 1975, in Westminster, she was the daughter of Gary C. and Reda L. Smith. Stacey was last employed at Clarks Shoe Warehouse in McSherrystown, PA until her health started failing. When her health was better, she worked with her father at many carnivals in the lemonade stand. She also worked at local racetracks selling racing souvenirs for R&B Racing Apparel the family-owned business. She was an avid racing fan where she went to many tracks, Trail-Way Speedway, Lincoln, Hagerstown Path Valley and more. She was a devoted NASCAR fan;...

Zeth Robert Smith, age 29, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Frederick, MD. Born August 31, 1993, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Terry and Belinda (Wagerman) Smith. Zeth was a man of faith who touched so many lives in his short life. His love for those closest to him was fierce. He was the most selfless person you could ever meet. He was always ready and willing to help anyone at a moment's notice. Zeth had many passions including cars, computers, music, gaming, spending time with his family and friends and snuggling with his family's cats. Surviving are his parents, Terry and Belinda Smith of Fairfield, PA; his maternal grandmother, Ruth Wagerman; aunt, Brenda Topper...

George Minor Shifflett, 83, of Taneytown, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Dove House in Westminster, surrounded by family. Born October 18, 1939, he was the son of the late George Minor Shifflett and Virginia Louise Shifflett, nee Wood. He was the loving husband to Jeanie E. Shifflett. He worked for Eastalco for 30 years as a crane operator. He also worked at Cambridge Rubber Factory in Taneytown and Hanover Shoe Company. He enjoyed Gunsmoke, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Washington Redskins; and spending time with his grandsons. Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Sharon Kline and husband Dale of Westminster, and George Shifflett and wife Joy of Littlestown;...

Dr. Paul Alfred Clarke, 91, of Thurmont, MD died peacefully with family by his side on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Edenton Retirement Center in Frederick in his Assisted Living apartment where he resided since 2016. Born in Baltimore on January 24, 1932, Paul is the son of the late Charles Clarke and Ambrosia, Mother Clarke, Derwart of Thurmont. Paul grew up in a very large family of 7 brothers and 5 sisters and lived his youth in the close-knit community of Thurmont helping with the family business, Mountain Jerry's Place, located in Thurmont. Paul's education included attending and graduating from Thurmont High School as the Senior Class President, a Bachelor's Degree from Mount Saint...

David Wilson Glass, age 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, after being very ill for several months. Born December 1, 1943, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Wilson Meles Glass and Mary Elizabeth (Glass) Troxell. Dave is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Sandra K. Glass; daughter Elizabeth Ann Zastoupil and husband Steve and grandson Johnny Zastoupil; son, David Wesley "Wes" Glass and wife Leesa and grandson Ryan; brother, Carroll Richard Glass and wife Nancy; sister-in-law Linda Malcolm and brother-in-law Billy Malcolm. Dave worked at Nurad in Baltimore and Penn Fuel Propane retiring after many years. Penny,...

Wanda Louise Topper, age 60, of Fairfield, PA died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born July 26, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Newman and Nancy Louise Topper. Wanda worked for 30 + years as a Nursing Assistant for the Daughters of Charity in Emmitsburg. She was a wonderful caretaker and loved her family. She insisted on always babysitting all the little ones in the family. She was fun-loving but her wrath was also well known. She liked playing cards, cooking and baking, getting her nails done and going shopping. Wanda is survived by her daughter, Amanda Topper and partner Chase of Gettysburg, PA, grandchildren, Cheyenne, Colesen, Katie, Bailey, Allie, Maddie...

Wanda Louise Topper, age 60, of Fairfield, PA died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born July 26, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Newman and Nancy Louise Topper. Wanda worked for 30 + years as a Nursing Assistant for the Daughters of Charity in Emmitsburg. She was a wonderful caretaker and loved her family. She insisted on always babysitting all the little ones in the family. She was fun-loving but her wrath was also well known. She liked playing cards, cooking and baking, getting her nails done and going shopping. Wanda is survived by her daughter, Amanda Topper and partner Chase of Gettysburg, PA, grandchildren, Cheyenne, Colesen, Katie, Bailey, Allie, Maddie...

Ann Marie Garber, age 85, of Taneytown, MD, formerly of Gettysburg, PA, died on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Lorien Assisted Living in Taneytown. Born November 11, 1937 in Westminster, MD, she was the daughter of the late G. Joseph and Mary (Huber) Horn. She was the wife of the late Ralph Martin Garber. She is survived by her seven children, daughter M. Christina "Tina" Holland and husband Jay of Upperco, daughter Dorothy L. "Dori" Whitmer and husband Frank of Union Bridge, daughter Judith A. "Judy" Garber of New Oxford, PA, daughter T. Elaine Caprarola and husband Domenick of Westminster, daughter Sandra M. "Sandy" Garber and fianc? Anthony Seymour of Littlestown, PA, son R. Martin "Marty"...

William Clinton "Will" Bates, Jr. of Westminster, passed away after extended illness on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Carroll Hospital Center. Born March 7, 1963, he was the son of the late William Clinton and Dale (Burkart) Bates, Sr. He was the loving husband of Tonya Bates. Will graduated from Westminster High School in 1981. He worked as a plumber for the first 20 years of his life then worked at Penguin Random House. Over the years he developed many friendships. Will was the comedian of our family; he always had a huge grin on his face. He made people laugh by telling corny jokes and with his quick-witted humor. He loved his family, especially his wife of over 22 years. He was blessed by...

Patricia Raye (Cooper) Wood, age 67, of Taneytown, died on Tuesday May 2, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Born February 17, 1956 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Chester and Janet (Saalfeld) Cooper. She was the wife of David L. Wood, her husband of 42 years. Patricia worked for over 25 years as an administrative assistant at Reznick Group and PWC. She enjoyed scrapbooking, card making, traveling and relaxing on the beach. Patricia loved spending time with her family and dogs. She could be found on Friday evenings attending Bible Study at Grace Fellowship Chapel. Patricia found great joy being a caregiver for family members. Surviving are her husband, David L....

Patricia, aged 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, surrounded by her family. Known to all as Patty, she was born on January 18th, 1946, in Savannah, Georgia to Philip and Margaret Paxton-Billac. She was the eldest sister to her two siblings, James and Alma. As a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Patty is survived by her husband Bob, her son Michael Troxell and wife Jane; her daughter Catherine Valentine and husband Gene; and her four beautiful grandchildren, Loren and Caitlin Troxell, Cody and Breana Valentine. Patty is also survived by her brother Jimmy Billac, wife Nancy, and their children Susan, Cindy, and Jim, all of Savannah, Georgia. Patty is predeceased by...

Deborah Kaye Dull, 68, of East Berlin, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at York Hospital in York, PA, after a brief battle with cancer. Born June 3, 1954 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Jean and Dorothy (Sell) Lowman. She was the loving wife of her late husband, Dennis J. Dull, with whom she shared over forty years of marriage until his passing on October 18, 2017. Deborah was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Taneytown, MD. She was a Teacher and Librarian for over 40 years. The last 31 in the Bermudian Springs School District, which she loved doing. Deborah liked to read, garden, play the piano, go antiquing, and visit the ocean. Most of all, she loved...

Richard Lee Stine, age 58, died suddenly at his home on Monday, April 24, 2023. Born July 11, 1964, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Stine. Richard had many interests, cooking, baking, music, reading books and comics and he loved being with his children. Richard is survived by his children, Ashley Stine of York, PA and Tyler Stine of Taneytown MD; siblings, Ann Petry of Westminster, David Stine and wife Karen of Baltimore, Kenneth Stine of Baltimore and Carolyn Stine of Union Bridge; nieces and nephews and former wife and friend Stephani. Richard will be missed by his cats, Dexter, and Spike and all his family. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 12...

Ann Neff King Zeh, 82, of Frederick, MD, passed away on April 17, 2023. Ann was born on January 17, 1941 in Wytheville, VA. She was the daughter of the late Burnis W. Neff, Sr. And Grace Tipton Neff of Wytheville, VA who later moved to Silver Spring, MD. Ann is survived by her husband of 42 years, David Allen Zeh of Frederick, MD. She is also survived by her three children: Beverly Carole King of Ijamsville, MD; Landon Christopher King (Patricia) of Damascus, MD; and Anthony Manard King (Vicki) of Mt. Airy, MD. Ann is survived by one sister Barbara Rash (Joseph) Sinclair of Snow Shoe, PA. Also, three sisters-in-law: Mary C. King of Wytheville, VA; Ruth R. Zeh of Amissville, VA; and Helen...