In Loving Memory
Patricia Alice Topper December 28, 1926 – November 6, 2024 Patricia Alice Topper, 97, of Emmitsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A woman of noble character, a mighty force of independence and strength, she lived her life guided by her steadfast commitment to God, family, and community. Born on December 28, 1926,…
Sara Taylor Miller
October 31, 1941 to August 27, 2024 Sara Taylor Miller, 82, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at York Wellspan Hospital, York, Pennsylvania. Born October 31, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, Sara always enjoyed the magical, whimsical, and “witchiness” the Halloween celebration exudes, along with an affinity for Star Trek and its memorabilia, as well…
Norman Elsworth Elsbree, Jr.
September 27, 1939 – February 25, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Elsworth Elsbree Jr., who peacefully left this world on February 25, 2024, at the age of 84. Norman was born on September 27, 1939, to proud parents, Norman Elsworth Elsbree Sr. and Marjorie Eleanor Elsbree nee…
Gary Paul “Jake” Jagow
June 25, 1949- December 6, 2023 Celebration of Life Sunday, April 14, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Thurmont American Legion Hall Light lunch, cash bar, music & memory-sharing Gary Paul “Jake” Jagow, 74, of Littlestown, PA, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2023, from complications following emergency heart bypass surgery and RSV. That day, the angels recruited a…
Jerry E. Ferson
September 7, 1967 – February 29, 2024 Jerry E. Ferson, Jr., 56, of Thurmont, passed away on February 29, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Tomalewski) Ferson. Born on September 7, 1967, in Sunnyside Washington, he was the son of Reverend Jerry E Ferson and Linda F…
Lane Michael “Bub” Miesner
January 9, 2006 – December 30, 2023 Lane Michael Miesner, affectionately known as “Bub,” was born on January 9, 2006, in La Plata, Maryland. He left this world on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the young age of 17, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Although his time with us was tragically cut short,…
Chief Master Sergeant Charles "Chuck" Ridge
January 6, 1940 – December 15, 2023 Charles E. Ridge, age 83, known affectionately as “Chuck,” passed away on December 15, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. He was born on January 6, 1940, in Frederick, MD, to Laura nee Eckenrode and Ernest Ridge. He grew up in Thurmont and graduated from Thurmont…
Frank Stephen Warner
September 27, 1948 – January 14, 2024 Frank Stephen Warner, 75, of Thurmont, passed from this life suddenly on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the loving husband of Donna Warner. They were married for 55 years. Born on September 27, 1948, in Carroll County and raised in Lewistown, he was…
Shirley Dewees-Ridenour
April 19, 1943 September 17, 2019 Shirley Ann Dewees-Ridenour, 76, of Thurmont, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born on April 19, 1943, in Thurmont, she was the daughter of the the late Ray Dewees and Hazel Hewitt. She is survived by: daughter Tina Reeves and husband Keith; granddaughter Kim…
William Peter Schramm
July 6, 1956 October 31, 2020 It is with profound sadness that the family of William “Pete” Schramm announce his sudden passing on October 31, 2020. On July 6, 1956, Pete was born in Frankfurt, Germany, to Ann Beall and Frederick Schramm. He resided abroad with his parents and two older siblings, Jim and Celeste,…
Jimmy Allen Glass
June 25, 1938 November 8, 2020 Jimmy Allen Glass, 82, of Emmitsburg, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. Born June 25, 1938, in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Kermit George and Della Lauretta (Gladhill) Glass. He was the devoted husband of Doris (Wetzel) Glass, to…
Gail Tapley Powell
January 31, 1948 November 17, 2020 Gail Tapley Powell, 72, died November 17, 2020, at her home in Thurmont, surrounded by her family, friends, and special cat, Blackie Powell. Born on January 31, 1948, in Louisville, Georgia, Gail was the daughter of the late Ruth Lundy Tapley and the late William Jennings Tapley. Gail graduated…
