Carroll County Times

Doris Tegler Gmber, 91, of Murrells Inlet , SC, formerly of Conway, SC, Eldersburg, MD and Owings Mills, MD, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was born in Baltimore, MD, to the late Herman and Margaret Tegler. Doris enjoyed sewing and gardening. She spent a lifetime organizing family photo albums. Doris loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Wards Chapel United Methodist Church in Randallstown, MD. She was a proud member of Job's Daughters in her youth and did become "Honored Queen". After graduating Forest Park High School in Baltimore, MD in 1948, she worked as a secretary for Piper and Hill Realtors until having her family. In...

Steven Michael Ecker, 57, of Thurmont, Md passed away at his home on Thursday October 14, 2021 after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Born on July 2, 1964, he was the son of James Eugene Ecker and Bernice (Fritz) Ecker. He is survived by his parents, loving wife Angela Jo-Anne Ecker of 35 years, son Cody J. Ecker, daughter-in-law Gladys Ecker, grandson Albert Ecker, and brother Kevin E. Ecker. He was loved and respected, and will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all that knew him. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1982. He was a skilled auto mechanic working with his father at Ecker's Automotive for over 40 years. He had a deep love and appreciation for...

Roy H. Wampler, 94, a resident of Asbury Methodist Village, Gaithersburg, MD since 2006 died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Rockville, MD. Son of the late Henry E. and Mamie F. (Derr) Wampler, he was Born May 30, 1927 in Westminster, MD. He is predeceased by a brother, William E Wampler, who died in 1937, and a sister, Mary Frances Wampler of Westminster, MD, who died in 2018. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1943. Near the end of World War II, he was inducted into the United States Army and after service in the Army of Occupation in Germany was discharged in 1947. During the Korean War, 1950 to 1952, he was called up from the reserves for further active duty. He attended...

William (Bill) Guilday of Mount Airy died on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born on October 7, 1931 in Chester, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Michael Delaney Guilday and Esther Catherine Lawler Guilday. He was the husband of the late Mary Eileen Guilday of 52 years. Mr. Guilday represented the Veterans of Foreign Wars U.S. Navy from 1950-1954. He was a member of BPO Elks and Knights of Columbus. He was also a charter member of the Korean War Veterans, a member of the Mt. Airy American Legion Post 191 and a life member of the VFW Post 10076. Mr. Guilday was the owner of North Strong Chemical Corporation for 12 years and was a representative of Quark Scientific Glass Company...

Audrey Virginia Myers Buffington, age 89, of Franklin, TN, formerly of Westminster, Maryland, passed away Sept 26, 2021. She was a life-long mathematics educator in MD, MA, and ME. Her full obituary can be found at www.williamsonmemorial.com

Catherine L. Dawson-Alvarado, age 86, of Biglerville, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Thursday, May 30, 1935 in Taneytown, MD the daughter of the late Guy R. and Iva M. (Reed) Ohler. Catherine enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and needlepoint. She enjoyed going to the casino and her scratch off tickets. She is survived by two daughters, Tina L. Alvarado-Romero of Gardners, Teresa A. Lane of York Springs, two sons, Jose A. Alvarado of Biglerville, Francisco M. Alvarado, Jr. of Gettysburg, eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Francisco M. Alvarado Sr. in 2016. ...

Vicki Lynn Norris, 57, of Maugansville, MD, passed away on Thursday, September 02, 2021, at Meritus Medical Center. Born May 31, 1964, she was the daughter of the late James Byers and Patricia (Bell) Long. Vicki loved shopping and watching soap operas. Vicki is survived by her husband, William "Will" Norris; two sisters, Bobbi Russ (David) and Eurith Emerson (Brad); one brother, Charles "Deiter" Long, Jr. (Pamela); one brother-in-law, Fred Whisler; two nephews, Brandon Godfrey and Richard F. Norris II; and her fur baby, Molly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Charles Long, who raised her after her father passed away, and her sister, Diana Whisler. ...

Patrick Timothy Rockinberg , 58, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Kathleen Marie Rockinberg who died in 2008. Born on September 7, 1962, in Prince Georges County, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and Rose Mary (Gebbia) Rockinberg. Pat worked at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) as their Director of Building Services for over 20 years. He earned several Engineering Certificates throughout his lifetime. Pat enjoyed spending time with his family and working on his beach house, trucks, and other various projects. Pat's favorite hobby was serving his community and...

Anne F. Hughes of Pinehurst passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, in Quail Haven at the age of 87. Anne was born on August 8, 1934, to the late Mary Huffman and Dr. Robert M. Finks. Anne was a graduate of San Angelo High School and was a sustaining member of the Junior League. She worked several years for the San Angelo YMCA, and later as the Director of the Arts & Crafts Department at the San Angelo Center in Carlsbad, TX. Anne loved music and the performing arts, especially participating in Civic Theater and readers theater. Along with her parents, Anne is preceded in death by her son, Robert Donald Roberson. She leaves behind her husband of 51 years, William J. Hughes of Pinehurst;...

Ivan M. Bollinger, Sr., 94, South Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born May 15, 1927 in Harney, MD the son of the late Allen and Emma Stonesifer Bollinger. Ivan's wife, Mary Catherine Vaugh Bollinger died in 2001. Ivan was a longtime member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Army in Germany. For many years he worked at Cole Steel Company in York, PA and Lee Metals in McSherrystown, PA. He was a former member of the Gettysburg Moose and Gettysburg Eagles. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, camping and traveling. But most of all he loved spending time...

On Friday, August 20th 2021, Ronald D. Livesay, aged 79, of Six Mile, SC formerly of Westminster, MD, passed peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side. Born January 12, 1942 in Blackwater Virginia, he was the son of the late Thurman Livesay and Ollie Osborne Livesay. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Verna Livesay. She dedicated her life to caring for the man who stole her heart many years ago. She honored him in sickness and in health, providing him with constant loving attention and care. Ronald honorably served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Boxer from 1960 until 1964. He worked at Black and Decker for 23 years and then retired from Carroll County Road...

Chester Ray Pearce, 87, of Taneytown MD entered into Gods eternal care on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family. Chester was a graduate of Damascus High School, Class of 1953. He often talked of working at his Uncle Roscoe's Shell station in his early years making twelve cents a week. He served twenty years in the United States Army having been stationed in Korea twice, Germany, Alaska, Colorado, Texas, Virginia, and Maryland, retiring in 1977 as a Master Sergeant E-8. He then worked for Taney Corporation in Taneytown, MD for twenty years as a machinist. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Taneytown, MD and the VFW Harney, MD. He enjoyed coin...

Thomas W."Crow" Wagner, 76, of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He was the husband of Carol Grimm Wagner, his wife of 53 years. Born on March 7, 1945, in Frederick, he was the son of the late William E. and Virginia Lowman Wagner. Crow was raised and lived the Mt. Airy his entire life, was a 1963 graduate of Mt. Airy High School, spent a couple of years in his father's business, Mt. Airy Locker Company before enlisting in the US Air Force. He returned to a lifetime career is what is now known as Wagner Meats. Tom was community and service oriented as a volunteer fireman, active in the American Legion Post 19...

Ronnie Wayne Boone, 72, of Keymar, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his home. Born on March 14, 1949, in Frederick County, MD, he was the son of the late Carl Melvin Boone and Mildred Christine Biddinger. He is survived by his loving wife, Melanie Boone, for over 15 years. Ronnie served in the United States Navy as a boatswain's mate for four years. After his retirement from the service, he worked at Main's Meat Market in Middletown, MD which was owned by his brother. While maintaining a full time career as a meat cutter at Safeway, Ronnie was a proud entrepreneur who owned and operated BRB Food Concessions along with Outdoorsman's Den, a sporting goods store,...

Marguerite E. Kossakowski, 88, of Westminster, passed away on July 12, 2021. Marguerite was the loving spouse of the late Stanley Kossakowski, Sr.; mother of Deborah Gibbons (Joe), Susan Marie Close (David) and Stanley "Buzz" V. Kossakowski, Jr. (Elaine). She is also survived by godson Michael Nelson; 8 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; additional family and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at McComas Funeral Home, Abingdon, MD on Monday, July 19, 2021 from 11 am - 12 pm followed by a service at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Kidney Foundation of MD or to Bridging Life Development Office, 200 Memorial Avenue,...

Frances K. Coleman, 91, of Denton, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Caroline Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Denton, MD. Born in Union Bridge, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Frank Kennedy and Mary Elizabeth Zugley Kennedy. She was a previous member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Union Bridge, MD. Frances and her late husband, lived in AL, FL, and the Eastern Shore of MD. She loved gardening and her pet dog, "Rocky". Frances is survived by two daughters, Sherry Reid of Vienna, MD, and Terri Dezell of Havre de Grace, MD; two step daughters, Donna (Randy) Ford and Pam (Michael) Sansing, both of Birmingham, AL; a step son, Donald Coleman, Jr....

In the early hours of June 16, 2021, we lost our beloved James Joseph Phelan. He was 92. His prior day had started well, sharing a nice cold glass of Tang with his bride of almost 67 years, Dottie. He worked out, and spent time with various children and grandchildren. He played Jeopardy. Then our old warrior left the world as if he and God Himself drew up the play: quickly and peacefully at home, just a half mile down the road from the Mount. We will miss him terribly, but his humor and wisdom lives on in us. He was a wit, a mentor, a patriarch and a pattern breaker, in the best sense. Jim was born on St. Joseph's Feast Day, March 19, 1929 in Philadelphia to Lillian Ashton and James Patrick...

Sterling Addison Mullinix, 95, of Hedgesville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2021, while a patient at the Martinsburg Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV. He was born August 27, 1925, a son of the late Asbury and Lillian Mullinix; grew up in Howard County, attending and graduating from Lisbon High School in the class of 1942. After graduating he was employed by Southern States Cooperative Service (SSCS) for many years. During his employment at SSCS he attended college and earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He was later employed by the United States Department of Defense, from which he retired in 1988. Sterling was the beloved husband for 72 years of Ann Warfield...

Edith Elizabeth Howard, 89, of Reisterstown, Maryland, fell asleep in death on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland. Edith had a full and well-livedlife. She was born on November 15, 1931 in Frederick County, Maryland. She was the ninth child out of fourteen of the late Walter G. Johnson Warfield and Henrietta Isabella Warfield. Despite having a limited secular education, Edith was a loving accomplished wife and mother, talented hairstylist with a home-based business, home economist and domestic engineer. Edith learned to read by reading the greatest book ever written, God's Word the Bible. Edith's reading of the Holy Scriptures provided her with the utmost...

Clarence L. "Stoney" Stonesifer, Sr., 93, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. Stoney was born November 29, 1927 in Oella, Maryland, the son of the late Clarence Walter and Sarah Ridgely Stonesifer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Goslin Stonesifer. Stoney grew up in Ellicott City, Maryland, and was drafted into the United States Army near the end of World War II. He was discharged and then joined the Army National Guard, where he was trained as a cook. He re-enlisted into active duty and retired after serving 22 years. During his time in the Army, Stoney did tours in Korea, Japan, and Germany, as well as various...

James V. "Capt'n Jim" McMahan Jr, 82, of Bel Air, MD peacefully passed away on April 14. Born in Baltimore to Chief (Emeritus) J. Vaughan McMahan Sr and Selena McMahan, nee Pickett, he is survived by his sister, Pauline P. Tyndall; son, James V. McMahan III and daughter-in-law, Jennifer McMahan; daughter, Rev. Betsy Diann McMahan; stepson, Sean Edmund Coffey; grandchildren Carlyn Anita McMahan and James V. (Jack) McMahan IV; and his lady, Patricia Welk Wolf. Veteran, radio personality, county councilman, town commissioner, volunteer firefighter, police officer, and lifelong learner, Capt'n Jim's service to military and veteran organizations and his local community spanned decades. He loved...