All Obituaries

Margaret Naree Wheeler, 74, of Finksburg, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at the BridgingLife Hospice, formerly Dove House. Born September 17, 1946, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Roy Mervin Kyle and Ione Everhart Kyle, nee Parrish.   More obituary details to be posted soon.  Arrangements by MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, P.A., Westminster. 

William E. “Bill” Utermahlen, Sr. age 77, of Taneytown, died Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his home. Born December 16, 1944 in Hanover PA, he was the son of the late Maurice and Marie Utermahlen. He was the loving husband of Donna Six Utermahlen for 55 years. Bill was a glazier at Westminster Glass and Mirror retiring in 2006. He was a Golden Eagle member of Littlestown, PA FOE, lifetime member of Blue Ridge Sportsman Association and Social member of Harney VFW, former member of...

Richard “Dick” Kidwell passed away on September 25, 2022. Born June 15, 1930, in Silver Spring, MD, Dick was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Louise Kidwell and brother of the late Lois Odell. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Maureen Kidwell and his son, Kevin Kidwell. Richard is survived by four children, Rick (Candy), Royle, Julia Engle (Chris) and Karen Beck (Tom) and daughter-in-law Diana Kidwell. Also survived by his grandchildren Ryan, Kelley (Luke), Sean...

George M. Springer, 85, of Emmitsburg passed away at his home on Friday, September 23, 2022. He was the loving husband to Mary Springer for 63 years. Born November 9, 1936, he was the son of the late Glenn B. Springer and Margaret Royer Hahn. George was a graduate of Emmitsburg High school, his first job was working at the local Farmers and Mechanics National Bank. He went on to graduate from Mount St. Mary’s University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science then continued his education...

Melinda Ann Eyler, 60, of Taneytown, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Carroll Hospital Center, in Westminster. Born November 4, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen McNair. Melinda worked for several years for Aristokraf Cabinets. She was best known for her work at the American Legion where she was a bartender and friend to all. Surviving are sons, Jeff Eyler Jr. and wife Sindi, and Jason Eyler and wife Holly, both of Taneytown; grandchildren, Autumn, Laryssa, and...

NOTE:  Memorial Service to be in Taneytown Ronald Monroe “Ronnie” Hare, 75, of Manchester, MD, died on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.  Born January 14, 1947 in Hampstead, MD, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Calp) Hare.  He was the husband of the late Arlene (Stonesifer) Hare. Ronnie was a bricklayer, and worked for several area companies throughout his career.  He was a life member of the...

Alina Marie Mojica-Jones, nee Coil, 25, of Westminster, passed from this life on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the BridgingLife Hospice Center, formerly Dove House, with her husband by her side. Born December 21 1996, in Butler, PA, she was the loving wife to Andrew Reed Jones, to whom she shared her life with for 6 years. She leaves behind her children, Laney and Kane Mojica. She was a nurse’s aide for LongView Nursing Home in Hampstead and had recently been accepted into the...

     James Allen Scott, age 77, of Taneytown, MD, died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family. Born December 5, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late John Anthony and Annie Elizabeth (Zeitler) Scott. Jim was married to Patricia Marie (Fowler) Scott, the love of his life, for over 60 years.                Jim was an artisan of woodworking, using his craft to bring new life and...

Wilfred S. Hoff, Sr., 93, of Finksburg, died peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022, at home. Born August 9, 1929, he was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Hoff, nee Stevenson. He was the devoted husband to the late Annie H. Hoff, who passed in October 2016. They shared 64 loving years together. He was a life-long farmer. He was a member of the Carroll County Farm Bureau, a leader in All Stars 4-H Club of Carroll County, and a member of the Progressive Farmers. He was a member of St....

Linda Lee Dutterer, age 84, of Manchester MD, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Richard “Dick” Dutterer, her husband of 64 years. Born on July 17, 1938, in Finksburg MD, Linda was the daughter of the late Howell and Sadie Stocksdale.  She was a loving mother to her children, Terri (Mark) Ausfresser, Steve (Wendy) Dutterer, Pam (Rob) Roberson, Rocky (Carl) Kemp, and Stacey (Brent) Skeen. In addition to her...