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Obituaries

Jody Ann Lawyer-Hahn

Jody Ann Lawyer-Hahn

Jan 6, 2022

Jody A Lawyer-Hahn 70, of Thurmont, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 6, 2022, after a long hard-fought battle with Parkinson's.

Born May 28, 1951 in Thurmont, Jody was the daughter of Virginia Gelwicks and the late Robert Gelwicks.  Jody graduated from Catoctin High School in 1969 and from Beauty School in 1970.  She was a beautician...

Yvonne Marie Bentz

Yvonne Marie Bentz

Jan 6, 2022

Yvonne Marie Bentz (Little) 62 went to be with her lord Jesus on January 6, 2022, at Holy Spirit Medical Center after a short illness.

She was the wife of Vincent Bernard Bentz of 40 years.

Born in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of Leo P. Little, and Mary E. Little.

She...

Don Ray Tyler

Don Ray Tyler

Dec 8, 2021

Don Ray Tyler, 75 of Thurmont, Maryland passed away on Dec. 8, 2021, at Frederick Health Hospital where he left his earthly home to go to his heavenly home. Don fought a valiant fight for 9 years against Parkinsons Disease. Even while fighting this dreaded disease, he always said he was a blessed man. He was born Sept. 16,...

Richard Irving Haxton

Richard Irving Haxton

Dec 5, 2021

Richard I. Haxton passed away on December 5, 2021 peacefully in the care of Fahrney-Keedy skilled nursing facility in Boonsboro, MD.

Richard was born in National Homeopathic Hospital in June, 1924, to Irving and Frances P. (Wayland) Haxton. In 1943, he joined the Army of the United States as an infantryman in Baltimore and was separated in...

Sara Louise Warrenfeltz Gernand

Sara Louise Warrenfeltz Gernand

Nov 30, 2021

Sara Warrenfeltz Gernand died peacefully October 10, 2022, while a resident in the memory care unit of Commonwealth Senior Living Community in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born January 3, 1935, she was the only child of J. Hugh and Laura Bernadette Warrenfeltz.

Her youth was spent exploring the family dairy farm on Rowe Road, Smithsburg. She moved...

Lydia Mari Ortiz

Lydia Mari Ortiz

Oct 29, 2021

Lydia Mari Ortiz completed her earthly journey on October 29, 2021, surrounded by her family and the intimate comforts of home.

She was born on September 24, 1979, in Fairfax, Virginia to her parents, John and Christine Ortiz.

From the moment of birth, she was a miracle, surviving a rare genetic disorder and later thriving...

Judith Ann Gladhill

Judith Ann Gladhill

Oct 9, 2021

Judith "Judy" Ann Gladhill, 76 of Thurmont passed away at her home, on Saturday October 9, 2021.

Born February 17, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Johnson & PFC Austin Reed.

Judy enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, and watching old country western movies.

She leaves behind to...

Joseph Galt Eyler

Joseph Galt Eyler

Sep 24, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Galt Eyler, 85 of Thurmont passed away peacefully Friday September 24, 2021, at the V.A. Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Born October 24, 1935, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Harry & Ruth nee Galt Eyler.

In addition to his parents Joe is preceded in death by his...

Danny Cornelius Favorite

Danny Cornelius Favorite

Sep 7, 2021

Danny C. Favorite, 58 of Thurmont passed away September 7, 2021, at his home.

Born February 2, 1963, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania he was the son of Dorothy L. & the late Clarence V. Favorite.

In his younger years Danny was a brick mason by trade; he enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing and spending...

Anna Louise Waterman

Anna Louise Waterman

Aug 26, 2021

Anna Louise Waterman, 44 of Emmitsburg passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 26, 2021, at her home.

Born February 9, 1977, in Olney, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Henry Alan & Marcella Joyce nee Murphy Waterman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother David Murphy.

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Gene Leo Wollard

Gene Leo Wollard

Jun 15, 2021

Gene Leo Wollard, 86 of Thurmont passed away on June 15, 2021, at Citizens Care Center in Frederick. Born January 9, 1935, in Thurmont, Maryland he was the son of Leo Ronald Wollard and Ruth Adele Duncan. A memorial service will held on Tuesday August 3, 2021 at 11 AM at BLACK'S Funeral Home 224 N. Church Street Thurmont,...

Margaret (Margie) Alice Eyler

Margaret (Margie) Alice Eyler

Jun 9, 2021

Margaret "Margie" Alice Eyler, 81 of Thurmont passed away June 9, 2021, at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born October 17, 1939, in Lantz, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Gurnan & Goldie nee Barkman Bowman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Lloyd Bowman and sister Joann Marie...

Rae Henrietta (Orenstein)  Fleisher

Rae Henrietta (Orenstein) Fleisher

Jun 5, 2021

Rae Henrietta nee Orenstein Fleisher, 84 of Frederick and formally of Freehold, New Jersey passed away June 5, 2021 at her home.

Born October 4, 1936, in New York City she was the daughter of the late Louis & Anne nee Hurst Orenstein.

In addition to her parents Rae was preceded in death by her...

Eileen W. Royer

Eileen W. Royer

May 30, 2021

Eileen Winifred Royer, 75 of Thurmont passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at her home, surrounded by family.

Born February 25, 1946, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Floyd Arthur & Evelyn Lucille nee Shooter Thatcher.

Eileen graduated from Thurmont High School in 1964 and Hagerstown Business College in 1966....

Nancy Lee Eyler

Nancy Lee Eyler

May 27, 2021

Nancy Lee Eyler, 86 of Louisa, Virginia and formerly of Thurmont passed away peacefully May 27, 2021, at RoseWood Village of Charlottesville, VA.

Born December 1, 1934, in Rocky Ridge, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Samuel Allen & Sadah Rae nee, Lewis Long.

In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in...

Iva Lee (Robinson)  Sauble

Iva Lee (Robinson) Sauble

May 15, 2021

Iva Lee Sauble passed away Saturday May 15, 2021 at St. Joseph Ministries in Emmitsburg surrounded by her family.

Born August 28, 1933 in Newberry, South Carolina she was the daughter of the late James C. & Sara Lou nee Jester Robinson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers...

Roger Lee Reed Jr.

Roger Lee Reed Jr.

May 5, 2021

Roger Lee Reed Jr, 28 of Lanham, Maryland passed away unexpectedly at his home.

Born September 24, 1992 in Laurel, Maryland he was the son of Roger Lee Sr. & Kimberlee Ann nee Greenwald Reed.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Leroy & Linda Reed; maternal grandmother Patricia Greenwald; uncle Patrick Greenwald;...

Dylan James Moser

Dylan James Moser

Apr 26, 2021

Dylan James Moser, 16 of Thurmont passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2021 at his home.

Born on February 18, 2005 in Hagerstown Maryland to Timothy James Moser Jr and Marisa nee Moser Little.

Dylan is preceded in death by his paternal great grandparents George & Betty Moser and his maternal great grandparents Glenn &...

Debra Lee Shafer

Debra Lee Shafer

Apr 3, 2021

Debra Lee Shafer, 63 of Hagerstown MD, was received into the Lord's arms on April 3, 2021. Her husband of 37 years Gary Lee Shafer preceded her in death on October 15, 2013.

Born December 8 1957 in Thurmont to the late Richard E Sr and Georgetta M nee Donnelly Few. Debra worked all her life until...

Glenn Patrick Rippeon

Glenn Patrick Rippeon

Mar 3, 2021

Glenn Patrick Rippeon, 74 of Thurmont passed away on March 3, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital after an extended illness.Born February 14, 1947 in Frederick, Maryland he was the son of the late Ira & June nee Blackman Rippeon. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother David Rippeon.In his early years Glenn attended...

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