All Obituaries

James Edward Harris, Sr., 79, of Westminster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Friday, May 13th, 2022 at the Bridging Life Dove House in Westminster following an extended and courageous battle with cancer and kidney disease. Jim was born Wednesday, August 26th, 1942, he was the son of the late Howard Lester Harris and Marie Harris, nee Peterson; beloved husband of 61 years to Frances Elaine Harris, nee Null; devoted father of James Harris, Jr., Michael Harris and his wife...

Ione Virginia Gent, 87, entered into eternal rest, Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home. Ginny was born July 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Emory Laverne Baust and Ione Elizabeth Baust, nee Coe.  She was twice married to the late James Smith in 1953 and then to the late Donald Gent in 1974 until his passing in 1993; beloved mother of to her three children Lisa F. Carballo and her husband Rick, Jay G. Smith and his wife Debbie, and Jesse James Smith and...

Charles “Chuck” Odell, 93, of Taneytown, MD died on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD, surrounded by his loving family.  Born January 6, 1928 in Salem, MA, he was the son of the late Harry and Edna (Faulkner) Odell.  He was the devoted husband to Alice (Williamson) Odell, his wife of 40 years. Chuck was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II.  After the war, he attended Western Washington State...

William Edward “Ed” Peters of Taneytown passed away on May 4, 2022. Born August 1, 1933, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late William Oliver Peters and Sarah Eleanor Ovelman Burker and stepson of the late Noah Burker. Having served during the Korean War, he used his skills and worked in the Engineering Department at Westinghouse until his retirement. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. In his healthier days, he enjoyed spending time at auctions, hunting,...

Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Stitely, Sr., age 79 of Gettysburg, PA, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at Gettysburg Hospital. Born October 21, 1942, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Esther Marie Morgan. He was the devoted husband of Evelyn Louise “Eckie” Stitely, his wife of 48 years; Eckie passed in September 2021. Ronnie worked for General Motors Manufacturing for body work on assembly lines. In his spare time, he enjoyed restoring old cars, and being a coach and...

Vernon Clair Keeler, 73, of Keymar, MD, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 2, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Born November 18, 1948 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Paul C. Keeler and the late Miriam E. (Hager) Keeler.  He was the husband of the late “Dottie” Keeler.  She passed in March, 2020. Vernon was a graduate of Southern Lehigh High School, class of ’67, and was a 1969 graduate of Navy Technical School.  Upon graduation, he...

Walter Eugene Kumpar, 84, of Littlestown, died Sunday, May 1, 2022 at   PMC Harrisburg, PA. He was the  son of the late Michael & Josephine (Zubel) Kumpar, Walter was born January 27, 1938, raised in Windsor Heights, WV, graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1956, attended engineering school in Northridge, CA, and settled his family in Randallstown, MD. Walter worked at Westinghouse and then retired from Northrop Grumman. Walter was preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Ralph Edward Staub, Sr.74, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Hanover Pa.  Born November 21, 1947 in Gettysburg, PA,  he was the son of the late Clayton and Ruth (Reaver) Staub. He was the loving husband to Roxann Lee Staub, his wife of  42 years.  Ralph worked for Coca Cola retiring after 43 years. He was a long time member of Taneytown Volunteer Fire Department, Taneytown Volunteer Fire Police and The American Legion. Besides his wife, Ralph is survived by his son,...

Gordon Harrison Tobery, 94, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Bridging Life Dove House in Westminster, Maryland.  Born Friday, July 8, 1927 in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late John E. Tobery and Alice Tobery, nee Harrison.  He was the beloved husband of the late M. Irene Tobery, nee Creger, his loving wife of 63 years.  Mr. Tobery was the devoted father of Pamela Marie Hayes and her husband Kevin; cherished...

Harry Alden Moore, 95 of Charlotte Hall, MD; formerly of Elkins, WV; died on Friday, April 29, 2022. Born on December 30, 1926, he was the son of the late Elmer and Alice (nee Alkier) Moore. He was the loving husband of Ruby Savannah Moore, his wife of 62 years, who passed in November 2008. Harry worked as a glazier in a glass manufacturing company. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, and loved nature. His football team was the Washington Redskins and he even worked at the stadium in his younger...