All Obituaries

Johnson Epie Ntuba, 69, of Manchester, died on Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home. Born on January 1, 1951 in Cameroon, he was the son of Hans Ntuba and Mary Egah. He is survived by his wife Joan Oke Akwo, and six children.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 East Main Street, Westminster. A Funeral Service will begin at 3:00 with Bishop Robinson Fondong officiating. Interment will be...

Patricia A. Ryan, 88, of Westminster, died on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Birch Manor Healthcare Center in Sykesville. Born on September 16, 1931 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late William Kelly and Mabel Kelly Stiffler. She was the wife of William Ryan. She is survived by three children Terrance Ryan of Arizona, Kathy Hayes of Westminster, and Brendan Ryan of Virginia; and six grandchildren Jessica Hayes of Westminster, Patrick Ryan, Jr., Doug Hayes of Westminster, Benjamin...

Thelma C. Reaver, 93, of Westminster, died Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Carroll Lutheran Villge Health Care Center.  Born December 27, 1926 in Union Bridge, she was the daughter of the late George Paul Crouse and Helen Lambert Crouse.  Her husband John Hamilton Reaver died January 9, 1984. Before retiring she was a Vice President at Carroll County Bank.  She graduated from Elmer Wolfe High School.  After retiring she was the manager at the Carroll Lutheran Village Gift...

Gail Susan Johnson, 75, passed away on January 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was a member of Crossroad Lutheran Church and Daughters of America. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Lee Johnson. Survivors include her 2 sons: Thomas Lee (Josey) Johnson and Steven Lee (Danielle) Johnson; daughter, Diana S. (John) Dell; 4 grandchildren: Braden Johnson, Elise Johnson, Avaia Weatherford and Leigh Johnson. Visitation will be held from 10...

Betty Ellen Neudecker Dahlgreen, 90, of Westminster, died on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Carroll Hospital Center. Born in Carroll County on April 7, 1929, she was the last surviving child of the late Cleveland and Alice Leppo Neudecker. She was the wife of the late John “Jack” C. Dahlgreen, who died on April 6, 1987. Retired in 1994 after working as a seamstress for 49 consecutive years and an Amalgamated Union member, she held various office positions in Local 806. After...

Samuel Franklin Luther, Sr., 92, of Finksburg, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Long View Healthcare Center. Born on April 22, 1927 in Corsicana, Texas, he was the son of the late Robert Luther and Dora Richards Luther. His loving wife Nancy Lee Luther died on May 26, 2019. Before retiring he was a pipefitter with Local 798. He served in the Navy during WWII and was a member of VFW Post #467, and also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his son Samuel F. Luther, Jr. and...

Timothy A. Stamer, 60, of Westminster, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Bethania Homecare. Born April 21, 1959 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Katherine (Titus) Stamer and William W. Stamer, Sr.  He worked as a Computer Manager for the City of Baltimore for over 30 years. He was a graduate of Howard High School and enjoyed shooting pool and riding his motorcycle. He is survived by a daughter Katherine Stamer of Reisterstown, former wife Sharon Stamer of...

Ellen Ethel Terry, 95, of Carroll Lutheran Village, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  Born March 16, 1924 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Emma (Schwender) Harthausen and John D. Harthausen. She was the wife of the late William R. “Bob” Terry. Before retiring Ellen worked as a long-term substitute teacher and enjoyed extensive volunteer work. She was trained and served in the Stephen Ministries. Ellen has been a resident at Carroll Lutheran...

Floyd Marlin Staley of Westminster, died on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born July 17,1958 in Hanover, Pa., he was the son of Patricia Wilhelm Turfle and the late Kenneth M. Staley. He was a 1976 graduate of Westminster High School. Floyd lived in Tampa, FL for 33 years where he was employed by Gator Gypsum. More recently he was employed by L&W Supply in White Marsh. Floyd was a member of VFW Post 467, Legion Post 31, and the Moose Lodge...

Henrietta was born in Baltimore on September 2, 1936; she was the second child born to Gene and Grace Compton in a family of 2 brothers, Frank and George. Henrietta was “Sis” to her brothers and parents. She has fond memories of church picincs and family trips to Wildwood New Jersey. Henrietta enoyed swimming and was an avid swimmer. She also enjoyed ice skating with her brothers across the inlet near her parent’s house. After graduating from Patterson High school she...