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Abbate, Mildred Zile

22.08.2008 07:50

Ms. Mildred Zile Abbate, 87, of Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster, died Saturday, Aug. 22, at the health care center after an extended illness.

Born July 15,1905, in New Windsor, she was a daughter of the late Carroll and Edith Grossnickle Zile. Ms. Abbate also was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Zile, in 1979 and a sister, Evelyn Formwalt in 1981. Ms. Abbate had been employed as a file clerk at Commercial Credit Co., Baltimore, for more than 40 years, retiring in 1971. She moved from Baltimore to Carroll Lutheran Village in 1986.

Surviving are a sister, Helen Bostian, New Windsor; a niece, Connie Heffner of Hampstead; and four nephews, Robert G. Formwalt of Linthicum, James G. Formwaldof Catonsville, Jack M. Formwald of Parkville and William H. Formwald of Malvern, Pa.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24, at the New Windsor funeral home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Weaver, Edgewood Church of the Brethren, officiating. Interment will be in Sams Creek Cemetery near New Windsor.

Albaugh, Charlotte Virginia

22.08.2008 07:55

Mrs Charlotte Virginia Albaugh 68, of 404 Main St, New Windsor, died Monday, July 11, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. She was the wife of James Millard Albaugh Born April 9, 1920, m Carroll County, she was a daughter of Helena Otto Weller and the late Carroll William Weller.

Mrs Albaugh had been employed at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor for 22 years, retiring in 1978 Surviving besides her husband and mother are one daughter, Virginia Lee Long, at home, two sons, James Albaugh of near Union Bridge, John Carroll Albaugh of Westminster, one sister, Madeline Bowers of Westminster, three brothers, Canoil Weller and Abram Weller, both of Westminster, Wilbur Weller of New Windsor, seven grandchildren , and five great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends 7 9 p m Wednesday, July 13 at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D D Hartzler Funeral services will be held 10 a m Thursday, July 14, from the New Windsor Funeral Home of D D Hartzler The Rev James Flora, Frederick Church of the Brethren, will officiate Interment will be in Winters Cemetery near New Windsor.

Albaugh, Millie Kump

22.08.2008 07:59

Mrs. Millie Kump Albaugh

Mrs. Millie Kump Albaugh, 84, of Union Bridge, died Tuesday, July 19, in the Eldercare Center, Sykesville, after an extended illness. She was born July 20, 1892, in Carroll County, a daughter of the late Millard and Sarah Ann Trout Kump. Her husband, John Wesley Albaugh, predeceased her in 1924.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn H. Given of Baltimore, and Mrs. Mary A. Testerman, with whom she lived; one son, James M. Albaugh of New Windsor; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Catharine Eiler, of Try, Ohio; Mrs. Maude Taylor of Baltimore; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Union Bridge United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, at the Union Bridge funeral home of D. D. Hartzler. Rev. Marlin Lauver, her pastor, will officiate. Interment will be made in Beaver Dam Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening, July 21.

Anders, L. Marguerite

22.08.2008 08:00

Miss L. Marguerite Anders, 89, formerly of Baltimore and more recently of 207 Main St.. New Windsor, died Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Carroll County General Hospital in Westminster, after an illness of several months.

Born Nov. 21, 1889 in Carroll County, she was a daughter of the late George C. and Martha Ecker Anders.

Miss Anders was employed with the Woman's Hospital in Baltimore as a telephone operator for 40 years. She retired in 1959.

Miss Anders was a member of the New Windsor Presbyterian Church for 62 years and served on the Women's Guild of the Church. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Adella Gilbert of New Windsor.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, from the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. The Rev. Biddle Foster, her pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the Presbyterian Cemetery in New Windsor. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Baile, Hallett Pickup

22.08.2008 08:04

Mr. Hallett Pickup Baile, 66, of 2637 Old New Windsor Pike, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Carroll County General Hospital, Westminster, after an illness of several months.

Born June 12,1918, in Carroll County, he was a son of the late John S. and Ethel Johnson Baile.

Mr. Baile was a member of St Paul's United Methodist Church. He served in the Army in World War n. A former member and past president of New Windsor Lions Club, he was. also a charter member and assistant director of the Old Line Statesmen of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of the Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America.

Besides his wife, Ruth Parlett Baile, Mr. Baile is survived by two sons, Hallett P. Baile, at home, and John E. Baile, near Westminster; one grand-daughter, Julie E. Baile; one grandson, Jeffrey P. Baile; one sister, Miss Sarah J. Baile, New Windsor; and one brother, Nathan J. Baile, New Windsor.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at St Paul's United Methodist Church, New Windsor. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, at the church. Interment will be in Pike's Creek Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.

The family requests that contributions in Mr. Baile's memory be made to the Old lane Statesmen, in care of William Weir, 901 Candy Lane, Westminster, or the Carroll County chapter of the American Cancer Society, Westminster,Md. 21157.

The New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler is in charge of arrangements.

Baile, Herman Calvin

22.08.2008 08:06

Mr. Herman Calvin Baile, 73, a well-known lifelong farmer of Medford, died Friday, March 13, at Golden Age Nursing Home, Hanover, Pa.

Born Aug. 17,1907, in Frederick County, Mr. Baile was a son of the late Roy and Bessie Nusbaum Baile.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Olive Bitter Baile; two sons, Robert R. Baile, Towson, and Melvin E. Baile Sr., New Windsor; one sister, Mrs. Florence Stultz. Union Bridge; and five grandchildren. Mr. Baile was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Westminster.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. Officiating will be the Rev. George L Melhorn, a cousin of Mrs. Baile's and a retired Lutheran pastor. Interment will be in Keysville Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the funeral home.

Baile, Nathan Johnson

22.08.2008 08:07

Mr. Nathan Johnson Baile, 78, of 219 Main St., New Windsor, died suddenly Sunday, Nov. 20, at his residence.

Born July 6, 1910, in New Windsor, Mr. Baile was a son of the late John S. and Ethel Johnson Baile. His wife, Etta Lahner Baile, predeceased him in 1981. Mr. Baile was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of New Windsor. He served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II, serving with the 29th division. He was a member of the VFW #8806 of Union Bridge and a former volunteer with Meals on Wheels.

Surviving are one daughter, Gertrude M. Barnes of Mount Airy; one granddaughter, Sarah J. Frischrnecht; five grandsons, Tilden Barnes III, Richard L. Barnes, Robert M. Barnes, Paul N. Barnes and Harry H. Barnes; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Sarah J. Baile of New Windsor; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler on Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, at the funeral home with the Rev. Harold Hartley, his pastor, assisted by Bishop Dan Bishop, pastor of the Westminster Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints. Interment will be made in the Meadow Branch Cemetery, Westminster.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Baker, Elizabeth G.

22.08.2008 08:09

Mrs. Elizabeth G. Baker, 89, of 204 Lambert Ave., New Windsor, died Monday, April 17, at Carroll County General Hospital, Westminster. She was the wife of the late William C. Baker, who died in 1982. Born June 24, 1905, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Marguerite Sauter Gauche.

Mrs. Baker was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph College of Cincinnati. She was a member of St. Joseph Church of Taneytown. She was a former president of the Reisterstown Senior Center and enjoyed playing bridge. She was the last of her immediate family.

Surviving are one daughter, Jeannne B. Elliott and husband Donald B. of New Windsor, with whom she resided; one son, Joseph E. Baker and wife Jane F. of Parkville; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Baker of Towson; seven grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, L. Doris Baker, and a son, William S. Baker.

A funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, April 21, at St. Joseph Church, Taneytown, with Mrs. Baker's pastor, the Rev. Martin Feild, as celebrant. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April M, at the New Windsor funeral home of DJ). Hartzler. A prayer vigil will begin there at 8 p.m. Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church Capital Improvement Fund, 44 Frederick St., Taneytown, Md. 21787; or to Carroll County Food Sunday, P.O. Box 2160, Westminster, Md. 21158.

Benedict, Willie Lovell

22.08.2008 08:10

Miss Willie Lovell Benedict, 83, of New Windsor, died Monday, July 6, at Long View Nursing Home, Manchester, after an extended illness. Born May 29, 1909, in New Windsor, she was the daughter of the late Paul G. and Jessie Lovell Benedict. Miss Benedict was a member of St Paul's United Methodist Church in New Windsor and the Faithful Band Sunday school class and the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the New Windsor Volunteer Fire Co., where she served as treasurer for many years.

She had been employed as a clerk at the New Windsor Hardware Store for 49 years under the following owners. Clarence Ensor, Charles Bachman, Weller Brothers and Fred Burner.

Surviving are one brother, Albert M. Benedict of New Windsor, three nieces and one nephew.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday. July 9, at the New Windsor funeral home of D D. Hartz1er with her pastor, the Rev Charles H. Acker Jr , officiating. Interment will be in Winters Cemetery, New Windsor. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening, where the Ladies Auxiliary will have a memorial service at 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Windsor Volunteer Fire Co., P 0 Box 247, New Windsor, Md. 21176 or to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 250, New Windsor, Md. 21176.

Black, Charlotte LaRue

22.08.2008 08:12

Mrs. Charlotte LaRue Black, 83, of 9363 Albaugh Road, New Windsor, died Friday, May 3, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Union Bridge.

She was the wife of Monroe "Bill" Vernon Black, who died in 1982. Born May 8, 1912, in Frederick County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Hannah Fogle Keeney.

Mrs. Black was a member of Linganore United Methodist Church, Unionville.

She and her husband were dairy farmers in the Oak Orchard area, retiring in 1962.

Surviving are one daughter, Marian B. Kennedy of Frederick; two sons, Selby M. Black and wife Sara of Union Bridge, and Michael V. Black of Hagerstown; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine DeGrange. She also will be remembered by a devoted friend, Elmer Seymour.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Union Bridge funeral home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 6 at Linganore United Methodist Church. Her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Kathryn B. Moore, will officiate. Interment will be in Chapel Cemetery near Libertytown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, Md. 21157.

Blacksten, Charles Ernest

22.08.2008 08:14

Mr. Charles Ernest Blacksten, 85, of 24 Milton Ave., Westminster, died Sunday, Oct. 28, at Hanover Hall Nursing Home, Hanover, Pa. He was the husband of Margaret Elizabeth Albaugh Blacksten. Born Oct. 20, 1905, in Carroll County, he was a son of the late Ernest L. and Ella Barnhart Blacksten.

Mr. Blacksten was a member of Linwood Brethren Church, where he had served as a deacon and a layman. He formerly had been a farmer and was employed with the Maryland State Roads Commission, retiring in 1967.

Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Olive S. Boone, of Westminster, and Marion B. Devilbiss, of Woodsboro; one son, Wayne E. Blacksten, of New Windsor; two brothers, Roger Blacksten and Ralph T. Blacksten, both of Linwood; one sister, Dorothy I. Myers, of Uniontown; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Blacksten was preceded in death by a brother, R. Russell Blacksten.

The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the New Windsor funeral home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the funeral home, with Mr. Blacksten's pastor, the Rev. Robert Keplinger, and the Rev. Hays K. Logan officiating. Interment will be in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near Linwood.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Blacksten's name may be made to Linwood Brethren Church.

Blacksten, Eva Cordelia

22.08.2008 08:16

Mrs Eva Cordelia Blacksten, 94. of 429 McKin«;trv Mill Road. Lnion Bridge, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Carroll County General Hospital, Westminster, after an extended illness.

Born Oct. 20, 1902, in Frederick County, she was a daughter of the late George and Gertrude Franklin Garver. She was the wife of Herman Rowe Blacksten, who died in 1972.

Mrs. Blacksten was a lifelong member of Linwood Brethren Church, where she formerly served as a deaconess and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society.

Surviving are a daughter, Grace M. Hancock of Westminster; a son, Wilbur H. Blacksten and wife Betty of Taylor of Patapsco; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Harold Blacksten, in 1976.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Hartzler Funeral Home, New Windsor. Interment will be in Pipe Creek Cemetery near Linwood. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. Memorial contributions may be made to Linwood Brethren Church, 575 McKinstry Mill Road, Union Bridge, Md. 21791, Attn: Linda Garver.

Blacksten, Harold Thomas

22.08.2008 08:20

Mr. Harold Thomas Blacksten, 33, of 116 Church St., New Windsor, died at the University Hospital in Baltimore on Thursday, April l, at 7:35 p.m. after an illness of three weeks. Born Sept. 17,1942 in Carroll County, he was a son of Mrs. Eva Garber Blacksten and the late Herman R.Blacksten.

He was a member of the New Windsor Fire Co., and St. Peter's Catholic Church of Libertytown. He served with the Md. National Guard and had been a machinist with Black and Decker for the past 12 years.

Surviving besides his mother are his wife, Mrs. Nancy Drabic Blacksten, two children. Jeffrey Scott and Mark Edward Blacksten, both at home, one sister, Mrs, Grace Hancock, Uniontown, one 'brother, Wilbur Blacksten, Middleburg.

Friends may call at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler on Friday evening. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Peter's Catholic Church in Libertytown with the Rev. Paul laia as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Blacksten, Margaret Elizabeth

22.08.2008 20:14

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Blacksten, 88, of 24 Milton Ave., Westminster, died Sunday, April 18, in Carroll County General Hospital, Westminster, after an illness of two weeks.

She was the wife of Charles Ernest Blacksten, who died in 1990. Born April 12, 1905, in Frederick County, she was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Edna Koontz Albaugh.

Surviving are two daughters, Olive F. Boone of Westminster, and Marion Devilbiss Stenton of Thurmont; one son, Wayne E. Blacksten of New Windsor; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Blacksten was a member of Limvood Brethren Church, the church Sewing Circle, and the Ladies Missionary Society. She was also the pianist for the Sunday school for more than 25 years.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at the Union Bridge funeral home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, in the funeral home, with Mrs. Blacksten's pastor, the Rev. Robert L. Keplinger, officiating. Interment will be in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near Linwood.

The family requests memorial contributions in Mrs. Blacksten's name be made to the Memorial Fund of Linwood Brethren Church, 575 McKinstry's Mill Road, Linwood, Md. 21791.

Blacksten, Reva Mae

22.08.2008 20:15

Mrs. Reva Mae Blacksten, 82, of 429 Clear Ridge Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Carrol) County General Hospital, Westminster, after a brief illness.

She was the wife of Roger L. Blacksten for 64 years. Born May 15, 1915, in Loudoun County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Wilson H. and Hanna Catherine Marshall Quesenberry.

Mrs. Blacksten was a member of Linwood Brethren Church and the Linwood Sewing Circle. She attended New Windsor School at Blue Ridge College and graduated from Elmer Wolfe High School in 1932. She was a former mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. She loved sewing, baking, decorating cakes, making quilts, gardening, cooking, and wearing hats.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Beverly A. Maring and husband Clarence, and Linda E. Pollard and husband Donald, all of Union Bridge; a son, Richard L. Blacksten and wife Charlene of Union Bridge; two sisters, Ruby L. Sauble of Frederick and Ruth Ann Hoff of Catonsville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Mrs. Blacksten was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Quesenberry.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at Hartzler Funeral Home, New Windsor. Funeral services will begin there at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, with the Rev. Robert Keplinger, former pastor, and the Rev. Scott Robertson, church pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Pipe Creek Cemetery near Linwood.

Memorial contributions may be made to Linwood Brethren Church, 575 McKinstry Mill Road, Linwpod, Md. 21791.

Bloom, Adam Truman

22.08.2008 20:15

Adam Truman Bloom, son of the late Adam and Mary Bloom, died at Kecoughton, Hampton, Va.. early Tuesday morning. The deceased, formerly a barber of Union Bridge, left there in January for medical treatment at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, and was later transferred to Hampton. He was 49 years of age.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Bloom, of Union Bridge: two daughters. Mrs. Winifred Brown, of Baltimore; and Miss Marion Bloom, at home; one brother, Preston Bloom, of New Windsor; and three sisters, Mrs. Goldie Smith, of Westminster; Miss Marian Bloom, of Washington, D. C.; and Mrs. Stella Williams, of New York City. The deceased was a veteran of the World War. having served in the First Division with the Twenty eighth infantry.

The body arrived Thursday at ten o'clock at Union Bridge where it was taken to the funeral home. Funeral services will take place from the funeral home this afternoon at two o'clock. Friends may view the remains there at any time previous to the funeral. Military services will be held with the American Legion furnishing the palbearers. Rev. Paul Sampson, of the Methodist Episcopal church. Union Bridge, will offer prayer. Interment in New Windsor Presbyterian cemetery. D. D. Hartzler and Sons, funeral directors.

Bloom, Gene Arthur

22.08.2008 20:16

New Windsor Man Found Dead

The death of a 38-year-old New Windsor man was ruled suicide today by the Carroll County Medical Examiner. Gene Arthur Bloom was found by his wife at home shortly after 5 p.m. Monday. He was pronounced dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Bloom was reported as being despondent due to ill health.

Born in Carroll County a son of Anna Jenkins Bloom, New Windsor and the late William Preston Bloom Sr., he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rita Grove Bloom, one daughter Joann Bloom, at home: one stepson, Roy Lee Singer, U.S. Navy; one sister. Mrs. Beverly Shorb, Fairfield. Pa., and one brother, William Preston Bloom Jr., of New Windsor.

He was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in New Windsor and the VFW Post No. 8306 of Union Bridge. He was employed by Congoleum Nairn Company and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army in Germany.

Friends may call at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D. D. Hartzler and Sons on Thursday evening.

Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the funeral home with the Rev. George A. Aist. his pastor officiating. Burial will be in Baltimore National Cemetery.

Bloom, Marion L.

22.08.2008 20:17

Marion L. Bloom, 83, an Arm nurse during World War I, a friend and aide to H. L. Mencken, and an author of several books, died Monday at George Washington University Hospital of emphysema.

Miss Bloom , who lived at 1760 Euclid St., NW, moved from her birthplace, New Windsor, MD, to Washington in about 1910.

She joined the Army Nursing Corps during World War I and served in France. During the next 20 years, she did research for Mencken, the noted Baltimore author, and contributed articles to the American Mercury, which he edited. She also contributed to the old Washington Herald.

Miss Bloom worked for the American Red Cross as assistant chief of the Resources Information unit, Service to the Armed Forces, from 1944 until 1947. She later worked with the Junior Red Cross before moving to the State Department in 1950. She retired in 1960.

Bloom, William Preston

22.08.2008 20:19

William Preston Bloom, 61, New Windsor, died Monday at 4:30 PM in Fort Howard Veterans Hospital near Baltimore. Death occurred after an extended illness. He was born September 5, 1894, a son of the late Adam and Mary Hook Bloom.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna Jenkins Bloom, three children, William P. Bloom, Jr., Gene A.Bloom, and Mrs. Beverly Houser, all of New Windsor, three grandchildren and a sister, Miss Marion L. Bloom in Washington, DC.

He was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church, New Windsor, a member of te American Legion, Westminster and of the V.F.W. Union Memorial Post No. 8906 of Union Bridge. He was a veteran of World War I, serving with the Twenty-Ninth Infantry Division.

The body rests at the New Windsor funeral home where services will be held Thursday at one p.m.. Rev. Lewis Robson, his pastor, will officiate. Interment in the Presbyterian cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening . D. D. Hartzler and Sons, funeral directors.

Burleson, Hugh Herman

22.08.2008 20:20

Mr. Hugh Herman Burleson. 84, a retired farmer of New Windsor, was dead on arrival at Carroll County General Hospital, Friday, June25. He was born Jan. 18, 1892, in Senia, N.C., a son of the late Robert and Emma Pritchard Burleson.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Billings Burleson, five daughters, Mrs. Dixie Rodgers, Baldwin; Mrs. Ruby Preston, Baltimore: Mrs. Roxie Brady, Baldwin: Mrs. Lucy Alderman. Westminster: Mrs.'Linda Howe. Plant City, Fla.; one son. Robert F. Burleson, Hagerstown; eight grandchildren, six great - grandchildren, one sister. Mrs. Joda Buchanan, Newland. N.C. He was a member of the Roaring Creek Free Will Baptist Church of Newland. N.C.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 28. at 10 a.m. at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. Dr. Donald Brown, director of Missions of the Southern Baptist area, will officiate. Interment will be in the Garden of Faith Cemetery, Baltimore County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, June 27, in the afternoon and evening.

Cater, Lyle D.

22.08.2008 20:22

Lyle Dehone Cater, 87, of New Windsor died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, at Carroll Hospital Center of complications from a hip fracture.

Born Dec. 25, 1919, in New Brighton, Pa., he was the son of the late Louis and Myrtle Wurzel Cater. He was the husband of Jane Englar Cater, with whom he would have celebrated 51 years of marriage Oct. 21.

He served in the Army in the 302nd Infantry Reg. 94th Division, and later 16th Infantry Reg. 1st Division in the Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland and central European campaigns.

Following the war, he participated in numerous Army bands from his different posts, serving as assistant band director. He retired as a master sergeant in 1967 after 23 years of service, having received the Combat Infantry Badge, EAME Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupation Medal and Bronze Service Star.

Following his military service, he was employed with the New Windsor Post Office, retiring in 1985. He also operated a shoe repair business, New Windsor Shoe Shop, adjacent to his home.

He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in New Windsor and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8806 in Union Bridge. He enjoyed woodworking, repairing lawn mowers, bowling and gardening.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Thom Frock of Keymar; son and daughter-in-law Lawrence and Jacqueline Cater of Reisterstown; grandchildren Evan and Connor Frock of Keymar, Ayrika and Eric Martin of Keymar, Scott Cater of Reisterstown, and Denean and Carl Eutsler of Florida; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Cater of Beaver Falls, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Wilbur Cater, who died in 2003.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 310 Church St., New Windsor, with his pastor, the Rev. Helen Armiger, officiating. Military interment will be in Pipe Creek Cemetery near Linwood.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908 Eldersburg, MD 21784.

Coe, Clifton Joseph

22.08.2008 20:23

Mr. Clifton Joseph Coe, 67, of 105 Cove Hollow Road, Fairfield, Pa., died Wednesday, April 8, at Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa. He was the husband of Mrs. Evelyn L. Culler Coe. Born Dec. 31, 1919, in New Windsor, Mr. Coe was a son of the late Merle Rockfold and Sadie Virginia Ecker Coe. He was the last of his immediate family.

Mr. Coe was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in Europe. He retired in 1981 from the maintenance department at Hamill Manufacture Company, Romeo, Mich.

Surviving besides his wife are one son, Edward C. Coe of Clemens, Mich.; two daughters, Patricia Ann Pickett of Taneytown, Margaret Virginia Marsh of Fairfield, Pa.; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call 3-9 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the Smith, Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, from Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. The Rev. Edward E. Donnald, pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Feagaville, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Luke's Cemetery, Feagaville.

Condon, Jerry Thomas

22.08.2008 20:24

Mr. Jerry Thomas Condon, 18, of 1600 Wakefield Valley Road, New Windsor, died Sunday, Aug. 17, in the shock trauma unit of University Hospital, Baltimore. Death was due to injuries sustained in a two-car accident on Black Rock Road, near Hampstead. Born Nov. 17,1967, in Westminster, he was a son of Norman T. Condon Jr., near New Windsor, and Gloria Wood Condon, near Mount Airy. He attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church, New Windsor. He was a 1986 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School and had been employed with his father in the Norman T. Condon Jr. & Sons Co. excavating business. Surviving besides his parents are his paternal grandmother, Velma Wagner Condon, of near New Windsor; maternal grandmother, Mary Wood of Ijamsville; Michael W. Condon, both at home.

The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the funeral home with the Rev. Harold V. Hartley III officiating. Interment will be made in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near New Windsor. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions may be made to the Jerry Condon Scholarship Fund, c/o New Windsor State Bank, New Windsor, Md. 21776.

Craun, Ethel Lureno

22.08.2008 20:25

Mrs. Ethel Lureno Craun, 87, formerly of New Windsor, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, York, Pa. She was the wife of the late Samuel F. Craun. Mrs. Craun's first husband was Maurice H. Baile, who died in 1922.

Born May 26,1894, in Frederick County, Mrs. Craun was a daughter of the late Resin and Kate Haines Farver. Mrs. Craun was a member of the United Methodist Church, York, Pa.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary B. Devilbiss, of near Westminster, and Mrs. Helen 0. Hinman, New Windsor; two sons, Merle H. Baile, Middle River, and Maurice F. Baile, Westminster; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

There will be no public visitation. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. The Rev. Hays K. Logan, a retired Brethren pastor, will officiate. Interment will be Pipe Creek Cemetery.

Deeds, Howard Clarence

22.08.2008 20:28

Mr. Howard Clarence Deeds, 88, of 307 Church St, New Windsor, died Monday, Oct 17, in Carroll County General Hospital, Westminster. He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred Haines Deeds, in 1968.

Born Sept 24, 1895, in Carroll County, Mr. Deeds was a son of the late John E. and Ida Smith Deeds.

Mr. Deeds was a member of the New Windsor Presbyterian Church. During World War I he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. He formerly was employed with the C&P Telephone Co. for 48 years, retiring in 1960. He was a life member of the Telephone Company Pioneers of America. He had been active in radio and television repair work until becoming a resident of Carroll Lutheran Village in June 1982.

Surviving Mr. Deeds are one son, Howard C. Deeds Jr., New Windsor; two grandsons, Howard C. Deeds III and Mark E. Deeds, both of near New Windsor, and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, Oct 19, at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct 20. Officiating will be the Rev. C. Biddle Foster, Mr. Deeds' pastor. Interment will be in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near New Windsor.

Derr, Alma Mary

22.08.2008 20:44

Mrs. Alma Mary Derr, 82, formerly of New Windsor, died Sunday, June 15, at Carroll County General Hospital, Westminster, after an extended illness.

She was the wife of Quentian Sebastian Derr, who died in 1979. Born June 5,1915, in Dennings, she was the daughter of the late Edgar C. and Clara Stem Kiler Sr.

Mrs. Derr was a member of Beaver Dam Church of the Brethren, near Union Bridge, and the Women's Fellowship. She was a member of the Super 60's of the Church of the Open Door, the Locust House Bible Study, and the Locust House residents' sewing group. She was formerly employed at Westminster Knit Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1977. She had been a resident of the Old Pike near New Windsor for many year.s and, in 1992, moved to the Locust House, Westminster.

Surviving are three daughters, Rosella M. Reese and husband Robert of New Windsor, Sharon L. Grimes and husband Robert of Union Bridge, and Ella Mae Osment and husband Joseph of Essex; two sons, Sterling E. Derr and wife Patricia of Union Bridge, and Allan L. Derr and wife Reba of Westminster; one brother, George S. Kiler of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Derr will also be remembered by devoted friend. Raynard Pickett of Westminster.

Mrs. Derr was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar C. Kiler Jr.; and a great-grandson, Joseph Matz. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Hartzler Funeral Home, New Windsor. Funeral services will begin there at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, with Mrs. Derr's pastor, the Rev. Stanley Diehl, and the Rev. Paul Leatherman Jr, pastor of Sams Creek Church of the Brethren, officiating. Interment will be in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near Linwood. Memorial contributions may be made to Beaver Dam Church of the Brethren, c/o Austin Bonn, 10939 Green Valley Road, Union Bridge, Md. 21791.

Devilbiss, Abner Lee

22.08.2008 20:45

Mr. Abner Lee Devilbiss, 95, formerly of Union Bridge, died Tuesday, March 26, at Hanover Hall Nursing Home, Hanover, Pa., after a five-week illness. He was the husband of H. Marie Wachter Devilbiss.

Born Sept. 13, 1895, in Frederick County, he was a son of the late Reuben and Susie Birely Devilbiss. Mr. Devilbiss was a well-known businessman of Union Bridge, operating a garage and machine works for 59 years prior to his retirement in 1978. He also owned and operated a grist roller mill at Carrollton. Mr. Devilbiss was active in Frederick and Carroll counties with his 1917 Stanley Steamer, which he purchased in 1920. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Army with the 4th Pioneer Infantry Truck Company, seeing action in France. He was a life member of Francis Scott Key American Legion Post 11 of Frederick. He was a member of La Societe Des 40 & 8, Local 155 of Maryland, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8806 of Union Bridge, the National Rifle Association and the Steam Automobile Club of America.

Surviving besides his wife are one daughter and son-in-law, Thelma Lee and Truman Thompson who live near New Windsor; two grandchildren, Deborah A. Rosebrock of Flemington, N.J. and Michael L. Thompson of Gardners, Pa.; and three great-grandchidren.

The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Union Bridge funeral home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 29, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Samuel Garrett, pastor of Bethel Assembly of God, Littlestown, Pa., officiating. Interment will be in Haugh's Cemetery, Ladiesburg.

The family requests memorial contributions in Mr. Devilbiss's name be made to the Memorial Fund of Mount Zion Haugh's Lutheran Church, c/o Joseph Lind, 10038 Green Valley Road, Union Bridge, Md. 21791.

Devilbiss, Bernard Snader

22.08.2008 20:46

Mr. Bernard "Bill" Snader Devilbiss, 82, of 208 St. Mark Way, Carroll Lutheran Village, near Westminster, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Hanover Hall, Hanover, Pa., after an illness of several months. He was the husband of Julia Saltzgaver Devilbiss.

Born March 1, 1904, in Uniontown, he was a son of the late J. Snader and Louella Zile Devilbiss.

Mr. Devilbiss attended Blue Ridge College and Towson State College. He was formerly employed at Rosewood State Hospital as a meat cutter for 25 years, having retired in 1972. He was then employed as a driver for the Devilbiss Construction Co. He and his wife were residents of Uniontown until moving to Carroll Lutheran Village in 1980. He was active in the Uniontown United Methodist Church, a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1381 of Westminster and a member of the Macedonian Fellowship of Carroll Lutheran Village.

Surviving besides his wife are one sister, Grace Smelser of Uniontown; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Uniontown United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jane Cain Billingslea, his pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in the Uniontown Methodist Cemetery.

The family requests contributions may be made in his memory to the memorial fund of the Uniontown Methodist Church or to Carroll Lutheran Village.

Devilbiss, Carol Christine

22.08.2008 20:47

Miss Carol Christine Devilbiss, 50, of 4020 Middleburg Road, Union Bridge, died Friday, April 10, at Carroll County General Hospital, Westminster, after a four-month illness. Born Dec. 29, 1951, in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd C. Jr. and L. Novella Harrold Devilhiss.

Miss Devilbiss was a 1969 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School and a 1973 graduate of Frostburg State Teachers College. She was (employed in sales with Kinney Shoes in Annapolis for two years prior to moving to Sacramento, Calif., where she worked for the Department of Defense until 1992. She then returned to Carroll County and was employed with Family and Children's Services as a certified nurse's assistant. She was an avid reader.

Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Ken Devilbiss, at home; a brother, L. Bruce Devilbiss and wife Christine of Union Bridge; a nephew, Jeremy S. Devilbiss; two nieces, Dawn Mills and Anita John; and an uncle and aunt, Marvin and Barbara Devilbiss of Orrtanna, Pa.

The family will receive friends at Hartzler Funeral Home, 310 Church St., New Windsor, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 22. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the funeral home with the Rev. Norman J. Smith, pastor of New Hope Fellowship, Westminster, officiating.

Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Uniontown. The family requests memorial contributions to Carroll County General Hospital Critical Care Unit, 200 Memorial Ave., Westminster, Md. 21157.

Devilbiss, Carol Lynn

22.08.2008 20:55

Woman killed in tractor accident

A Sundays Lane resident was killed Sunday morning after the tractor she was riding on overturned, according to Frederick County sheriff's deputies.

Carol Lynn Devilbiss, 52, of 7730B Sundays Lane, was killed at about 11:20 a.m when the John Deere tractor her husband, Joseph Devilbiss, was driving went down a steep grade and began to slide under the weight of the manure spreader it was pulling, deputies said.

When the tractor reached the bottom of the hill, it jackknifed and overturned on its side, pinning Mrs Devilbiss but throwing Mr Devilbiss clear of the accident, deputies said.

Mr Devilbiss returned to his house and called 911, deputies said, and was later taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital, suffering from chest pains and trouble breathing. Mr. Devilbiss was later treated and released, according to an FMH spokesman.

Mrs Devilbiss was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, deputies said.

Devilbiss, Charles Thomas

22.08.2008 20:56

Mr. Charles Thomas "Chuck" Devilbiss, 70, of 915 Trevanion Road, Uniontown, died Monday, April 14, at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C., after an extended illness. He was the husband of Kathleen Winters Devilbiss for 46 years. Born Feb. 7,1927, in Uniontown, he was a son of the late Thomas L. and Hilda Eckard Devilbiss. He was a 1945 graduate of New Windsor High School. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Uniontown. He served in the Army Air Corps during World Warn.

He was an employee of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration for 31 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of VFW Post 8806 in Union Bridge.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Karen Amoss of Westminster; a son, Thomas S. Devilbiss of Taneytown; two sisters, Caroline Devilbiss and Janet Justice, both of Uniontown; a brother, Robert F. Devilbiss of Uniontown; and six grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Union Bridge. Funeral services will begin there at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 18. The Rev. Dixon Yaste and the Rev. John D. Green Jr., pastor of Bush Creek Church of the Brethren, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Uniontown.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in care of Ruth Heusner, 639 Jasontown Road, Westminster, Md. 21158.

Devilbiss, D. Wilbur, Dr.

22.08.2008 20:58

Dr. D. Wilbur Devilbiss of Frederick, one of Maryland's leading educators and administrators, died Friday, March 8, at Homewood Retirement Center, Frederick. He was 92.

He was the husband of Bernice Barbara Ryan "Bee" Devilbiss, whom he married Aug. 29, 1927, in Ellicott City.

Born Jan. 15, 1904, in Johnsville, he was a son of the late David McClellan and Ida Belle Etzler Devilbiss. He was the last of his immediate family. Dr. Devilbiss received his early school in a two-room schoolhouse in Johnsville. He then had to travel by horse and buggy to Libertytown for his high school education. Liberty High School in those days only offered a three-year course. Knowing that he had to have a four year high school diploma to go on to college meant he had to go into Frederick to Boys High School. He graduated from Boys High School in 1921, and matriculated at Western Maryland College, Westminster, where he earned his bachelor of arts degree in 1925. Upon graduating from Western Maryland, he was appointed to the position of second teacher in the two-teacher Mardela Springs High School in Wicomico County in 1925. In 1926, he was hired to teach science at Middletown High School, where he remained until 1931. He was then transferred to Frederick High School, where he taught physics.

In 1932, Dr. Devilbiss was appointed principal of Brunswick High School, a position he held for seven years. He then received his masters degree from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1935. He later served as principal of Frederick High School from 1939 to 1942. At the same time he began his studies toward a doctor of education degree at George Washington University. During part of this study he was called upon to teach at GW University, the only place outside of the state of Maryland he had ever taught.

He received is doctor of education degree from George Washington University in 1946. Dr. Devilbiss was appointed to serve as the state supervisor of high schools in 1942. He held this position until 1949 when he was promoted to state supervisor of Teacher and Higher Education. He served in this position until 1952. From 1952 until 1955, Dr. Devilbiss served the University of Maryland at College Park as dean of the College of Education. From there he moved on to a 13-year tenure as president of Salisbury State College, from where he retired July 1,1968.

Dr. Devilbiss received a honorary doctor of pedagogy from Western Maryland College in 1956, and an honorary doctor of laws degree from Salisbury State College in 1975. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church of Frederick; Phi Delta Kappa, Honorary Education Fraternity; National Association of Secondary School Principals; Maryland Retired Teachers Association; Frederick County Retired Teachers Association; Historical Society of Frederick County; Plymouth Lodge, A.F.& A Masons 143, Union Bridge; Enoch Royal Arch Chapter 23, Frederick; Loyalty Chapter 52 Order of the Eastern Star, Middletown; Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter, Maryland Society of Sons of the American Revolution; and was listed in Who's Who in America, 1956-1957, Volume 29.

Dr. Devilbiss was active in the Rotary Club. He first joined Rotary and 1932 and served as president of the Rotary Club of Brunswick, and later the Rotary Club of Salisbury. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Frederick at the time of his death. He served as district governor of District 762, Rotary International 1970-1971.

He was a Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the Rotasages, a unique group within the Rotary Club of Frederick for the senior members. In April 1968, he received the annual civic award of the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his many contributions to that community.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two nieces, Betty Sayler of Union Bridge and Edna Venzie of Blue Bell, Pa.; and two nephews, John D. Spurrier of Quincy, HI., and Paul I. Devilbiss of Walkersville.

There will be no visitation. Memorial services will begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 133 W. Second St., Frederick. The Rev. Robert E. Manthey, Dr. Devilbiss's pastor, and the Rev. Henry W. Snyder Jr. will officiate. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The Frederick funeral home of Robert E. Dailey & Son is in charge of arrangements.

The family requests that memorials in Dr. Devilbiss' name be made to The Community Foundation of Frederick County Inc., Margaret and Wayne Neely Fund; or to The Rotary Club Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 13, Frederick, Md. 21705-0013.

Devilbiss, Darlene

22.08.2008 20:59

Mrs. Darlene Devilbiss, 59, of 2807 Raleigh Road, Walkersville, died Monday, May 17, at her home after an extended illness. She was the wife of Paul I. Devilbiss, having been married 40 years. Born May 31, 1933, in Frederick County, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Ida Mae Kemp Bartholow.

Mrs. Devilbiss was the driver of school bus #333 for the Frederick County Board of Education. She was certified in early childhood education to teach kindergarten.

Mrs. Devilbiss attended Grace Rocky Hill Church, Woodsboro, and was a member of the Frederick Chapter Order of the Eastern Star 79 and Walkersville Rescue Co. 24. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are one sister, Ruth Joiner of Gaithersburg; one half sister, Marie Corrigan of Stockton, Calif.; one brother, Leroy Bartholow Jr. of Columbia; her mother-in-law, Hilda M. Devilbiss of Walkersville; one niece; one nephew; and several cousins.

Mrs. Devilbiss is also remembered by dear friends Marie Berry, Dolly Frock, Margaret Dougherty and Win Meyer.

Mrs. Devilbiss was preceded in death by her father-in-law, George P. Devilbiss.

Friends may call from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Ave., Walkersville, where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. An Eastern Star service will begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 20, in the funeral home, with the Rev. Parris C. Beckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Glade Cemetery, Walkersville. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in Mrs. Devilbiss' name to Walkersville Rescue Co. 24, P.O. Box 202, Walkersville, Md. 21793; or to Grace Rocky Hill Lutheran Church, c/o Cheryl Wiles, 2042 Reifsnyder Road, Keymar, Md. 21757.

Devilbiss, David Luther

22.08.2008 21:07

Mr. David Luther Devilbiss, 78, of 200 St. Matthew Court, Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster, died Thursday, Oct. l, at Frederick Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

He was the husband of Mary Baile Devilbiss.

Born Jan. 31, 1914, in Carroll County, he was a son of the late Luther and Bertie Nusbaum Devilbiss.

Mr. Devilbiss was a former 30- year member of First Church of the Nazarene, Frederick and was a member of Wakefield Valley Bible Church at the time of his death. He had been employed with Western Maryland Railroad and then with Lehigh Portland Cement Co., Union Bridge, for 29 years, before retirement in 1976. He was a member of the Union Bridge and New Windsor Senior Citziens and was an 11-year member of the Carroll Lutheran Village Singers.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Bertie Freysz of Lancaster, Pa. and LaRue Zigler of Taneytown; a brother, Harold Devilbiss of Odenton; four grandsons, Mark Zigler, Jeffrey Zigler, Steven Freysz and Brian Freysz; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Union Bridge funeral home of D.D. Hartzler.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard G. Diffenderfer, pastor of First Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment will be in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near New Windsor.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Devilbiss's name may be made to Carroll Hospice, 30 Carroll St., Westminster, or to the American Cancer Society, Carroll County Unit, P.O. Box 824, Westminster, Md. 21157.

Devilbiss, Elizabeth E.

22.08.2008 21:08

Mrs Elizabeth E. "Mib" Devilbiss, 70, of 885 Trevanion Road, Uniontown, died Monday, Jan. 24, at her home.

She was the wife of the late Robert F. Devilbiss who died in April 1999.

Born April 4,1929, in Surry County, N.C., she was a daughter the late Rosco M. and Vida H. Marshall. Mrs. Devilbiss was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Uniontown. She had been employed as a cafeteria worker at Francis Scott Key High School for 12 years, and she also worked in the family business, T.L. Devilbiss general store in Uniontown.

Surviving are one son, Robert S. Devilbiss of Uniontown; one sister, Peggy Perdue of Colorado Springs, Colo; three sisters-in-law, Caroline Devilbiss, Janet Justice and Kaye Devilbiss, all of Uniontown; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She will be remembered by her son's friend, Endora Lange.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan 27, at 10 a.m. at Hartzler Funeral Home, 310 Church St., New Windsor, with Vicar Gail Wolling, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Uniontown. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, Md. 21157; or to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 3330 Uniontown Road, Westminster, Md. 21158.

Devilbiss, Ethel V. Carbaugh

22.08.2008 21:31

Mrs. Ethel Virginia Carbaugh Devilbiss, 75, of 7 18 Blue Mountain Road, Thurmont, died Thursday, April 16 , at the Washington County Hospital , Hagerstown. She was the wife of Herbert Wesley Devilbiss, who predeceased her in 1948.

Born July 16,1911, in Thurmont, Mrs. Devilbiss was the daughter of the late Nicholas June and Millie Emma Fogle Carbaugh. She was a life-long member of Harriet Chapel Episcopal Church, where she was active in all women's activities, especially the Colortest activities.

Surviving are seven children, Franklin LeRoy Devilbiss of Frederick, Margaret E.V. Reed and Clara Johanna Moore, both of Thurmont, James Edgar Devilbiss of Panama City, Fla., Mary Frances Devilbiss of Frederick, Shirley Catherine Curry and Gloria Jean Mercer, both of Thurmont; 11 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; six brothers and sisters, Seymour Carbaugh and Joseph Carbaugh, both of Frederick, J. Clifton Carbaugh of Thurmont, Wallie Carbaugh of Florida, Julia Fisher and Mary Johanna Fisher, both of Frederick. Mrs. Devilbiss was predeceased by two daughters, Edna Helen Beall in I960, and Hazel Marie Devilbiss in 1932; and two brothers, Bradley Carbaugh and Oscar Smith.

Mrs. Devilbiss is at the Thurmont Funeral Home of Robert E. Dailey & Son, 615 E. Main St., where friends may call noon-9 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, April 19. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. both evenings at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, at Harriet Chapel Episcopal Church, Catoctin Furnace, with the rector, the Rev. Charles 0. Shaffer, officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery, Thurmont.

Memorial donations in Mrs. Devilbiss's name may be sent to Harriet Chapel, c/o The Rev. Charles 0. Shaffer, 13736 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, Md. 21788.

Devilbiss, Frank Edward

22.08.2008 21:32

Mr. Frank Edward Devilbiss, 65, of 9831 Parsonage Lane, New Windsor, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, at his home, after an extended illness. He was the husband of Miriam Leona Wachter Devilbiss.

Born Aug. 30, 1926, in Frederick County, he was a son of Maurice M. Devilbiss of near New Windsor, and the late Estella Lowman Devilbiss. Mr. Devilbiss was a member of St. Luke's Winters Church, near New Windsor. He was a dairy farmer for 13 years on the family farm, retiring in 1963. He then started working in construction for the Cumberland Local Labor Union No. 616. Surviving besides his wife and father are one sister, Regina Bowersox of Williamsort; one brother, William A. Devilbiss of near New Windsor; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept.19, at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the funeral home, with Mr. Devilbiss's pastor, the Rev. Darrell Layman, officiating. Interment will be made in Linganore Cemetery, Unionville.

In lieu of flowers those desiring may make memorial contributions in Mr. Devilbiss's name to the Organ Fund of St. Luke's Winters Church, New Windsor, Md. 21776.

Devilbiss, James Edward

22.08.2008 21:33

Mr. James Edward Devilbiss, 53, of 8931 Reich's Ford Road, Frederick , died Saturday, July 16, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Fay Ellen Grimes Devilbiss.

Born July 17, 1934, in Frederick County, he was a son of the late George W. and Elsie M. Fogle Devilbiss Sr.

Mr. Devilbiss was employed with Shipley's Bottling Works for over six years as a public relations person. He was a member of FOE Aerie 1067, Frederick; the Jeffersonian Democratic Club, Frederick; and a former member of the Maryland National Guard, Company A, from 1952 to 1958.

Surviving besides his wife are one son, Dwayne E. Devilbiss of Frederick; one brother, George W. Devilbiss Jr. of Frederick; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth R. Rhoderick and Mrs. Alice M. Keeney, both of Frederick; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Friends may call 3-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, and Wednesday, July 20, at the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. both Tuesday and Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 21, from Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. The Rev. Dr. W. Phillip Fogarty, pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.

Devilbiss, Julia Mae

22.08.2008 21:36

Mrs. Julia Mae Devilbiss
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Mae Devilbiss, near New Windsor, who died Monday, July 22, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. The Rev. Jim Baker, Edgewood
Church of the Brethren, officiated. Bearers were Francis Hoff, James Hoff, Olin Hancock, William D. Cartzendafner, Sidney Lease and Russell Logue. Interment was in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near New Windsor.

Mrs. Devilbiss was the wife of Maurice M. Devilbiss.

Devilbiss, L. Novella

22.08.2008 21:37

Mrs. L. Novella Devilbiss, 75, of 4020 Middleburg Road, in the Union Bridge area, died Sunday, Aug. 7, at her home.

She was the wife of Lloyd C. Devilbiss Jr., who died in 1990. Born Sept. 13, 1918, in Cana, Va., she was a daughter of the late Joseph Elijah and Matilda E. Ayres Harrold. Mrs. Devilbiss was a member of Graceham Moravian Church. She served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corps as a registered nurse during World War II in Europe and Africa.

She had been a co-owner, with her husband, of the Devilbiss Turkey Farm. She was employed as a nurse at the Springfield Hospital Center from 1964 to 1970. She was then a vice president and secretary of Devilbiss Construction Co.

Surviving are one daughter, Carol C. Devilbiss of the Union Bridge area; one son, L. Bruce Devilbiss of the Union Bridge area; and two grandchildren, Jeremy Scott Devilbiss and Elizabeth Keri Devilbiss.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Union Bridge funeral home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Stephen Berry, a Lutheran pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Uniontown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Frederick Memorial Hospital Hospice, West Seventh Street, Frederick, Md. 21701.

Devilbiss, Leah Lindsay

22.08.2008 21:39

Mrs. Leah Lindsay Devilbiss, 92, of Old New Windsor Road, near New Windsor, died Sunday, Jan. 12, at Carroll County General Hospital, Westminster, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Milton E. Devilbiss who predeceased her in 1969. Born Sept 29,1893, in Carroll County, Mrs. Devilbiss was a daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Baile Lindsay. Mrs. Devilbiss was a lifelong member of Pipe Creek (Brick) United Methodist Church of Wakefield Valley.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Hesson, New Windsor, and Mrs. Kitty Baile Brand, Newport News, Va.; one son, M. Howard Devilbiss, near Westminster; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the funeral home. The Rev. Jane Cain Billingslea, her pastor will officiate. Interment will be in the Brick Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brick Church, c/o Raymond Barnes of 723 Hook Road, Westminster, Md. 21157.

Devilbiss, Marie A. Nickoles

22.08.2008 21:40

Mrs. Marie Agnes Nickoles Devilbiss, 94, of Westminster, formerly of Holbrook, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Carroll County General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Robert P. Devilbiss. Born Aug. 16, 1907, in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Myrtle Merryman Nickoles. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener.

She was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, where she belonged lo the Ladies Sodality She is survived by one daughter, Helen M. Farver and husband Carl of Mount Airy; one sister, Florence Munshower of Westminster; four grandchildren; and two great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Devilbiss.

The family will receive friends at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service that evening.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Friday, November 30, at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 9533 Liberty Road, Randallstown. with the Rev. Walter McGovern as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Randallstown.

Devilbiss, Mary Esther

22.08.2008 21:40

Mrs. Mary Esther Devilbiss, 94, of Keysville, died Sunday, Jan. 8, at Westminster Nursing and Convalescent Center.

Mrs. Devilbiss was the wife of Charles Walter Devilbiss, who died in May 1939.

Born Nov. 19, 1900, in Keysville, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Annie K. Nail Baumgardner. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Mrs. Devilbiss was a lifelong member of Keysville Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the choir. She was a charter member of the church's Missionary Society. Surviving are one son, Paul B. Devilbiss of Keysville; two grandchildren, Jerry A. Devilbiss of Taneytown, and Rodney W. Devilbiss of Phoenix, Ariz.; two great-grandchildren, Julie R. Devilbiss and Mark A. Devilbiss, both of Taneytown; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Keysville Lutheran Church with her pastor, the Rev. James M. Russell, officiating. Interment will be in Keysville Union Cemetery, Keysville.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Skiles Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, and also from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, prior to services at the church in Keysville.

Devilbiss, Maurice Martin

22.08.2008 21:41

Mr. Maurice Martin Devilbiss, 92, of 15102 New Windsor Road, near Oak Orchard, died Friday, March 19, at Carroll County General Hospital, Westminster, after an illness of one week.

Born Jan 15, 1901, in Frederick County, he was a son of the late Willie S. and Ella Barnes Devilbiss. Twice married, his first wife was the late Estella Lowman Devilbiss, who died in 1948. His second wife was the late Julia Garber Devilbiss, who died in 1985.

Mr. Devilbiss was a member of the Edgewood Church of the Brethren. He was a farmer and orchard grower. He worked for several years at the Medford Grocery Co. prior to the purchase of The Cold Spring Store, which he owned and operated for 40 years, until his retirement in 1990 He was a longtime member of the New Windsor Volunteer Fire Co.

Surviving are one daughter, Regina Bowersox of Williamsport; one son, William A. Devilbiss of near New Windsor; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one son, Frank E. Devilbiss in 1991. He was the last of his immediate family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, at the New Windsor Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. His pastor, the Rev. Bruce Weaver will officiate. Interment will be in Linganore Cemetery, Unionville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 24* and 7-9 p.m. Monday, March 22. Memorial contributions may be made to the Edgewood Church of the Brethren, c/o Bernice Ecker, 2816 Francis Scott Key Highway, Taneytown, Md. 21787.

Devilbiss, Newell Barnes

22.08.2008 21:42

Mr. Newell Barnes Devilbiss, 79, of 9513 McKinstry's Mill Road, near New Windsor, died Friday, Nov. 6, at Frederick Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. He was the husband of Kathalene Loretta Poole Devilbiss who died in 1988.

Born Oct. 14, 1913, in Frederick County, he was a son of the late Willie S. and Ella L. Barnes Devilbiss. Mr. Devilbiss was an active member of Edgewood Church of the Brethren, near New Windsor. He was a dairy farmer on the Devilbiss Farms his entire life, and since retirement was a part-time resident of West Melbourne, Fla. He was an active member of the Johnsville Senior Citizens.

Surviving are three sons, Newell L. Devilbiss of White Marsh, Larry S. Devilbiss and Dennis L. Devilbiss, both of New Windsor; one step-son, Paul E. Harman of Braddock Heights; one brother, Maurice Devilbiss of New Windsor; 15 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.

The family will receive friends 24 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Libertytown Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. in the Libertytown Funeral Home of D.D. Hartzler, with Mr. Devilbiss' pastor, the Rev. Bruce Weaver, officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, near Frederick.

Devilbiss, Norman S.

22.08.2008 21:45

Mr. Norman S. Devilbiss, 79, Taneytown, died Thursday, Nov. 22, at Annie M. Warner Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa.He was a son of the late Leroy and Mary Ohler Devilbiss.

Mr. Devilbiss was a native of Taneytown and a salesman for Dougherty Real Estate.

Mr. Devilbiss was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Taneytown; Frederick City IOOF Lodge 100; Board of the Grand Lodge of Maryland IOOF, and the Taneytown Senior Citizens. He was the last of his immediate family. Surviving are one niece, Mrs. Chester Metz, Chambersburg, and several cousins.

Friends may call Sunday evening, Nov. 25, at Skiles Funeral Home, Taneytown. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am. Monday, Nov. 26, at the funeral home. The Rev. Emil Gustafason, Mr. Devilbiss' pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Trinity Luthern Cemetery, Taneytown.

Devilbiss, Paul Baumgardner

22.08.2008 21:46

Mr. Paul Baumgardner Devilbiss, 80, of 7029 Keysville Rd., Keymar, died Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster, after an illness of several weeks. Born January 9,1925 on the family farm, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Mary Baumgardner Devilbiss. He was the husband of Bettie Perry Devilbiss, his wife of 57 years.

Mr. Devilbiss was a 1941 graduate of Taneytown High School. His father had died when he was 13 years old and following graduation he began 66 years of working on the family farm, "Farm at the Pines," first as a dairy farmer and later raising beef cattle with his son. He was an active, lifelong member of Keysville Evangelical Lutheran Church where he formerly served as Sunday school superintendent, treasurer of the Building Fund and was a member of the choir. Mr. Devilbiss was superintendent and treasurer of Union Cemetery for 32 years. He was active with the Taneytown Heritage Committee, enjoying local history and genealogy.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, Jerry A. Devilbiss and wife Susan of Taneytown; grandson, Mark A. Devilbiss of Taneytown; and granddaughter, Julie R. Albert and husband Edward of Littlestown, Pa. He was predeceased by a sister, Sylvia Devilbiss, and a brother Roger W. Devilbiss.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 30, at Keysville Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7301 Keysville, Rd., with the Rev. James Russell, former pastor, assisted by Deacon Charles Barnhart, officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Hartzler Funeral Home, 6 E. Broadway, Union Bridge, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, September 29. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Keysville Evangelical Lutheran Church, c/o Carol Bowers, 6060 Keysville Rd., Keymar, MD 21757.

Devilbiss, Ray J.

22.08.2008 21:47

Mr. Ray J. Devilbiss, 55, of Reel's Mill Road, Frederick, died Wednesday, Oct. 13. He was the husband of Mary D. Barcus Devilbiss.

Born March 11, 1927, in Hagerstown, Mr. Devilbiss was a son of the late Willis R. and Edna Grace Devilbiss.

Mr. Devilbiss was an avid bowler at the Mount Airy Bowling Lanes and was a former member of the Amateur Trap Shooting Association. He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was also a member of Local No. 193 Boilermakers and Welders and was employed at the Chaulk Point Generating Station, Aquasco, Md.

Surviving, besides bis wife, are two sons, David R. Devilbiss, Hagerstown, and Robert K. Devilbiss, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Karen L. Stanley, Myersville; one brother, Robert L. Devilbiss, Thurmont; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes M. Helms, Mrs. Ruth F. Sherry, both of Thurmont, and Mrs. Regina E. Harley, Frederick; three grandchildren, Eric Stanley and Stacey Stanley, both of Myersville, and Miss Cathy Jo Devilbiss, Hagerstown.

Friends may call 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Reshhaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.

Devilbiss, Robert Franklin

22.08.2008 21:48

Mr. Robert Franklin Devilbiss, 71, of 885 Trevanion Road, Uniontown, died Saturday, April 24, at his home, after an extended illness. He was the husband of Elizabeth E. Devilbiss. They were married for 49 years.

Born March 10, 1928, in Uniontown, he was a son of the late Thomas L. and Hilda Eckard Devilbiss.

Mr. Devilbiss graduated from New Windsor High School in 1945. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Uniontown, where he formerly served on the church council and the oemetery board. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps just after World War II. He was a well-known businessman as owner-operator, with his sister Caroline, of T.L. Devilbiss general store and post office in Uniontown. Mr. Devilbiss was a Carroll County school bus contractor and driver for 45 years, driving many years for the Uniontown and New Windsor schools and more recently for Northwest Middle School and Frances Scott Key High School. He had been honored in March 1998 by the Carroll County Bus Contractors with an achievement award for his years of service following his retirement in 1997.

He was a member of Hesson-Snider American Legion Post, Taneytown.

Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Robert S. Devilbiss of Uniontown; two sisters, Caroline Devilbiss and Janet Justice, both of Uniontown; one sister-in-law, Kathleen Devilbiss of Uniontown: and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Devilbiss was preceded in death by one brother, Charles T. Devilbiss, in 1997.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. April 26, at Hartzler Funeral Home. 310 Church St., New Windsor. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, at the funeral home. Mr. Devilbiss' pastor, the Rev. Howard W. Miller, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Uniontown. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice. 95 Carroll St., Westminster, Md. 21157; or to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 3330 Uniontown Road, Westminster. Md. 21158.

Devilbiss, Robert L.

22.08.2008 21:49

Mr. Robert L. Devilbiss, 86, of Thurmont, died Saturday, Jan. 29, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Delores I Weddle Devilbiss, his wife of 33 years.

Born April 3, 1913, in Thurrnont, he was a son of the late Willis R. and Edna G. Geesey Devilbiss. Mr. Devilbiss founded the Market Basket in Thurmont in 1950 and ran the store until he sold it in September 1998.

He was a longtime member of Harriet Chapel Episcopal Church, Thurmont.

He was a member of Fraternal Order of the Moose Lodge 371, Frederick He was an avid Orioles fan and enjoyed all sports.

Surviving are four children, Dottie Stull and husband Bob of Frederick Gary L. Devilbiss of Thurmont, Marjorie Ogle and husband Terry of Thurmont, and Beverly Bosic of Frederick; eight grandchildren, Tammy Keller, Bryan Devilbiss, Troy Twenty, Shannon Twenty, Elaine Ogle, Chad Ogle, Jean Marie Stull and Kelli Bpsic; four greatgrandchildren, Caitlin Keller, Wesley Van Fleet, Tyler Browne and Mackenzie Creighton; two sisters, Regina Harley of Woodsboro, and Agnes Heims and husband Charles of Thurmont; and one stepsister, Marie Stimmel of Taneytown. Mr. Devilbiss was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Devilbiss; and one sister, Ruth Sherry.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 104 E. Main St., Thurmont.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Harriet Chapel Episcopal Church, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, with Mr. Devilbiss' pastor, the Rev. Dr. Francene V Stanford, officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery, Thurmont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harriet Chapel Episcopal Church, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, Md. 21788.