On Feb. 4, 2022, Mark A. Yingling, age 62, passed away in his home where he felt most comfortable and at peace with his loving wife Patricia A. Yingling by his side. Born on Oct. 13, 1959, he was the son of the late Kenneth S. Yingling and Dolores Myers Yingling, and brother of the late Jeffrey Yingling. Mark grew up in Westminster, MD., and graduated from Westminster High School. Mark worked hard all his life in the automotive industry, working as a mechanic and service manager at his...

Adolf W. Beigel, 92, of Westminster, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at home.  Born December 21, 1929 in Malschenberg, Germany, he was the son of the late Johanna Belleman Beigel and Franz Beigel.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Anna K. Beigel. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son Juergen Beigel and wife Gail of Hatfield, PA and grandchildren Christopher and Melissa Beigel. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in...

Lonnie Layton Price, Jr., 65, of Westminster, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at St. Agnes Hospital.  Born July 15, 1956 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Irene Marie (Durham) Price and Lonnie L. Price.  Lonnie worked for G. Edgar Harr Sons’ Well Drilling.  He also worked as a painter and plumber and ran a produce stand at the top of East Main Street in Westminster, which he was well-known for.  He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed playing pool and music. He...

Kathy Diane Mason, 61, of Union Bridge, passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Dove House in Westminster, after a brief illness. Born on May 29, 1960 in Frederick, she was the daughter of Virginia Mae Erb and the late William Reagan Erb, Jr of Union Bridge. She is survived by both her mother and her husband Lloyd “Paul” Mason, Sr. Kathy graduated from Francis Scott Key High School in 1978. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter,...

Lyle Walton Mathews, 80, of Union Bridge, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Carroll Hospital Center.  Born December 18, 1941 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Lyle Ellis and Ruth Kathleen (Frye) Mathews.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary Lee (Reynolds) Mathews. Before retiring he worked as a Mechanic for Baltimore City for 40 years.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 1381, Littlestown Eagles, and the Early Ford V8 Club of America.  He was a...

Dr. Knowlton C. Foote of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on May 19, 2022. He was born April 6, 1938, in Syracuse, New York, and spent his 84 years living a good life between Syracuse, LaFayette, Fayetteville, and Westminster. He was educated at Nottingham High School (1955), the Manlius School, and Syracuse University. While at S.U. he was the goalie on the SU Lacrosse team and a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. After teaching for several years he returned to graduate school and...

Floyd Marshall Brewer, Sr., 81, of Hampstead, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home. Born on March 23, 1941 in Export, PA., he was the son of the late Ralph Ewing Brewer, Sr., and Helen Pearl Frew. He is survived by his wife Beverly Jean Brewer. Before retiring, he worked 21 years as a Machinist at Black and Decker. He also worked at Keystone Manufacturing. He had a terrific sense of humor and loved telling stories. He was also a great cook. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Kathy Lee Eckard, 66, of Emmitsburg, died on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Born on April 11, 1956 in Gettysburg, PA., she was the daughter of Pearl Hughes Caples of Westminster. Her father, Glenn L. Caples, died on June 11, 2011. She is also predeceased by her husband, Kenneth R. Eckard, who died on March 10, 1989. She graduated from Westminster High School in 1974. She enjoyed cooking and baking. She was a member of Blue Ridge Sportsman’s Association. She is survived by one daughter,...

Robert L. Chronister, Sr., 69, of Westminster, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at home.  Born July 13, 1952 in York, PA, he was the son of the late Carrie Stem Chronister and Eldo Chronister.  He was the beloved husband of the late Peggy Lee Chronister. He was a life-long farmer and enjoyed farm life very much.  He also relished in collecting antiques which included clocks and he loved spending time with his siblings and friends. He is survived by children Robbie Allen Lee...

Paul David Rill, 89, of Westminster,went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Carroll Hospital Center surrounded by his daughters. He celebrated Mother's Day with his beloved wife of 68 years, Annarebekah G. Rill, who passed away on December 7, 2020. Born March 5, 1933 in Clearfield, MD, he was the son of the late Ethel (Hughes) Rill and Roland F. Rill. Following his graduation from Westminster High School in 1951, he continued his passion for farming on the family farm near...