All Obituaries

Mary Cecilia Bowne, 89, of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Place in Emmitsburg.  Born May 7, 1931 in Emmitsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Blanche (Sprankle) Sanders.  She was the devoted wife of the late James D. “Don” Bowne, Sr.  They were married 57 years.  He passed March 21, 2013. Mary was a cook at St. Joseph’s Provincial House for many years.  She was a member of St. Joseph...

Michael Alan Snyder, 32, of Littlestown, PA, lost his fight following a lengthy battle with the disease of addiction on Sunday, May 31, 2020.  Born on December 3, 1987 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Al and Patty Snyder of Littlestown, PA. Michael was a graduate of Littlestown High School class of 2006.  He was very mechanically inclined and could take apart and put together most anything from a very young age.  He was a very talented artist and loved the outdoors...

Paul Edward Stonesifer, 73, of Emmitsburg, Maryland passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born July 29, 1946 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Stonesifer and Lenora E. (Keeney) Stonesifer Speilman.  He was the loving and devoted husband of 51 years to Linda P. (O’Brien) Stonesifer. Paul was a graduate of Emmitsburg High School in 1964.  He worked for most of his career over 44 years as a painter with Stuller Construction...

Joan M. Peeling, 78, of Finksburg, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster. Born on January 30, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Dorothy H. (Palm) Kupnicki.  She was the loving and devoted wife of 58 years to Philip R. Peeling. Joan graduated from Towson High School in 1960 and attended Baltimore Junior College.  She was a faithful Christian and enjoyed attending community...

Betty Jane Reeves, 84, of Emmitsburg, Maryland and formerly of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020 at home. Born September 3, 1935 in Mount Airy, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Preston and Florence (Ridgely) Wright. Betty worked as a secretary for the Maryland Cup Corporation and the State of Maryland. She is survived by her close friends and caregivers Ricky L. and Melinda Wagner of Emmitsburg. In keeping with Betty’s wishes, there will be no...

Austin Joe Goodman, 19, of Upperco, Maryland died suddenly on Friday, May 29, 2020 at home. Born October 21, 2000 in Westminster, Maryland he was the son of Donnie Joe Goodman, Jr. and the late Wanda Lee (Phillips) Goodman. Austin enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, roller skating and fishing.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving in addition to his father are maternal grandfather, Frank Phillips of Upperco; brothers, Tyler Goodman, Cody...

Regina Ann Ross, 76, of Westminster, Maryland died on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home. Born on October 8, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Anita A. (Gardner) Keefer. Regina is survived by sons, Louis Weckesser and wife Kathy of Martinsburg, W.Va., and  Michael Weckesser and wife Sharon of Pasadena, MD; 2 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Regina Ann...

Paul Walter Hendrickson, 72, of Littlestown, PA died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home with his family at his bedside.  Born June 13, 1947 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Paul William and Mary (Hardinger) Hendrickson.  He was the devoted husband of the late Sharon Elizabeth (Smith) Hendrickson.  They were married for 46 years.  She passed on July 11, 2015. Paul was a Civil Engineer with Bechtel Corporation in Frederick, MD for 41 years.  He was a...

Rose Marie Frock, 77, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, due to complications from the coronavirus.  Born February 11, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Angelina (Sansone) Matulonis.  She was a devoted wife to her loving husband of 28 years, Ronald “Ron” Frock. Rose was of the Catholic faith.  Before retiring, she was a housekeeper and babysitter, and worked for...

Mr. James E. Hobbs, 73, of Emmitsburg, MD, died on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick.  He was the husband of Deborah E. (McClain) Hobbs for 46 years. Born October 5, 1946 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Charles Bernard Hobbs, Sr. and the late Ruth Helen (Buhrman) Hobbs.  He was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Emmitsburg and was a 1965 graduate of Thurmont High School.  The last of his immediate family, Jim was...