All Obituaries

Brenda Jean Finn, 53, of Westminster, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Dove House. Born Jan. 12, 1965 in Westminster, she was the daughter of Hilda and Richard Blizzard, Sr. of Silver Run and wife of Frank Alan Finn for 23 years. She worked as a medical receptionist for Carroll County Digestive Disease Center and was well loved by her work family. Brenda was a 1983 graduate of Westminster High School. Her greatest passion was loving and caring for her two daughters. Other...

Richard Clair Study, 62, of Westminster, died Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Carroll Hospital. Born Sept. 17, 1956 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Nancy Leese Study of Westminster and the late Clair William Study. He was the husband of Wendall “Wendy” Reynolds Study, his beloved wife of 42 years. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1974 and was on the Owls football team. He worked as a salesman for the Westminster Coca Cola Co. for 25 years, and then worked for...

Brendon Thomas Michaels, 43, of Baltimore, died Thursday, November 8, 2018.  Brendon was the sparkle in the life of everyone who knew him. He worked as the Fitness Center Coordinator at Carroll Community College and also worked as the “diva with the tray” at Olive Garden in Westminster. He graduated from Westminster High School and obtained degrees from Carroll Community College and Towson University.  Brendon loved making others smile and enjoyed Orioles baseball...

Bernice Elizabeth Hall, 93, of Westminster, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Country Companions Assisted Living in Taneytown. Born on July 23, 1925 in Adams County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Pansy Tressler. She was married to the late Ralph E. Hall, Sr., who passed away on December 29, 1990. Before retiring Bernice worked at Carroll County bank, and the office of Dr. Karl Green. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She is survived by her 3 children Lynda H....

Robert L. “Archie” Arbaugh, 73, of Westminster, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Dove House. Born on September 10, 1945 in Cranberry, he was the son of the late Ralph William Arbaugh and Daisy May Stimax Arbaugh. Archie graduated from Westminster High School in 1965. He played football for the Owls, and later played for the Carroll County Chargers. Archie worked for Neel Chevrolet, United Used Cars, and then at Carroll County Auto Parts. He enjoyed shooting pool on various...

Richard Eugene Pool, 74, of Westminster, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home in Reese. Born July 28, 1944 at Hanover Hospital in Hanover, Pa., he was the son of the late Roland Pool and Dorothy Pool Roberts. Surviving is his beloved wife of 55 years, Constance Pool, who resides on their family farm. Before retiring he was a beloved dairy farmer in Carroll County, a volunteer firefighter for Reese Fire Department for 30 years, and in his younger years an independent truck driver. He...

Thomas Patrick Doney, 69, of Westminster, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at his home. Born on October 16, 1949, he was the son of the late Samuel A. Doney II, and Mary Ellen “Rusty” Smith. Thomas worked for many years in the masonry business. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a boat captain, and a pilot, who loved flying and fishing. He is survived by his two daughters Jamie Doney of Baltimore, and Jennifer Doney of Westminster, four grandchildren...

Janet Kay Petry, 61, of Westminster, died Friday, November 2, 2018. Born on August 18, 1957, she was the daughter of Daniel Henry Click Sr., and the late Betty May Groft Click. She was the beloved Fiancé of Charles F. Gatuso. Janet worked as a cashier at Safeway for 14 years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She was a member of Church 3.0. She is survived by her son Bill Petry and wife Lacy, grandson Dustin Petry and companion Victoria Double, granddaughter...

Mark Lewis Brewer, 60, of Westminster, died Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Union Memorial Hospital. Born February 1, 1958, he was the son of the late Guy Leroy Brewer, Sr., and Kathryn Thomas Brewer. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Laurie Munshaur Brewer. Mark graduated from Westminster High School in 1977. He was employed as a brick and block mason for Harry Lambert and Bruce Muller Masonry. He then worked for the Carroll County government as a zoning inspector, and currently as a...

Christina H. Yodonise, 82, of Westminster, formerly of Ridgefield Park, NJ, died Friday, November 2, 2018, at Carroll Lutheran Village.  Born August 9, 1936 in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Jeanette and Charles Taylor.  She was the wife of the late Emiel Yodonise. She was a homemaker and enjoyed bingo. She is survived by children John Yodonise and wife Carolyn of Littlestown, PA; a daughter Marie Baars and husband Doug of Grove City, OH; grandchildren Charles...