Mary “Lynn” Fell, 77, of Westminster, died peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 28, 1944 in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Curran) Piazza and Kennard Laucht. She is survived by her beloved and lifetime love, George Fell. She retired as a phone operator and attended Crossroads Community Church. She enjoyed writing poetry, playing Bingo, baking, and she adored Elvis and his music. In addition to her...

Heidi Martha Bavetta, 88, of Taneytown, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, with family by her side.  Born April 6, 1933 in Madrid, Spain, she was the daughter of the late Hilde Geissenhoener Goerbert and Richard Goerbert.  She was the wife of the late Gaspare Francis Bavetta. Heidi lived an extraordinary life.  She grew up in Colombia, South America and although she was a 6’1” German woman, she considered herself a “Latina.”  She was an...

Stephen John Sabol, Jr., 83, of Westminster, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Sunrise Senior Living in Westminster.  Born June 2, 1938 in New York City, son of the late Susan Sabo Sabol and Stephen J. Sabol, where he lived for 37 years.  He is survived by his beloved wife Viera Sabol.  He served in the Army in his youth and then spent his career as a manufacturing engineer. He was a Certified member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, enjoyed being a handyman,...

Earle Edward Cummings, 89, of Littlestown, PA., died on September 12, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born on September 22, 1931 in Westminster, he was the son of the late Paul B. Cummings and Mary Lambert. He was the husband of the late Tilly E. Cummings. He served 20 years in the Army as a Staff Sergeant before retiring in 1968. He also retired from Black and Decker. He then worked part time at Kegels, and his hobbies were antiques and clock repair. He is survived by three daughters,...

“Christine” C. Palmisano, 76, of Westminster, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home. Born on November 29, 1944 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Charles William Ellison, Sr. and Hattie Cable Ellison. She is survived by her husband Joel S. Palmisano, Sr. Before retiring, she worked as a Secretary for the Carroll County Youth Service Bureau. She enjoyed painting, traveling, visiting Ocean City, listening to her granddaughter sing, going to the mountains,...

Larry Kenneth Blizzard, Sr., 84, of Sykesville, died peacefully Saturday, September 11, 2021.  Born November 15, 1936 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Kenneth B. Blizzard and Prudentia “Denny” C. Myers Blizzard. He was a retired warehouse and transportation senior manager for Howard Johnson Restaurants, Dart Drug, Smelkinson Sysco Food Distributors and ARA Distribution. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 68 in Cockeysville. He was known as considerate, kind,...

Kathryn Cecelia Reiker, 87, of Westminster, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center.  Born March 6, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William Ralph Leese, Sr. and Freda Josephine Reese Leese.  She was the loving wife of the late Stanley Theodore Reiker. Before retiring Kathryn worked at C & P Telephone for 45 years, McDaniel College in Dietary and was an entrepreneur of her Tax, Tag & Title Business.  She attended St. Aloysius Church in...

Robert Eugene Taylor, 90, of Westminster, died on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Dove House.  Born January 8, 1931 in Patapsco, he was the son of the late Leslie Taylor and Mary Alice Miller Taylor.  He was the loving husband of 65 years to Sylvia Green Taylor. Before retiring he was a banker at Carroll County Bank for 30 years.  He also served in the Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the VFW Post 467.  Robert enjoyed watching the Orioles and in his...

John Warren Vandegrift, born on December 8, 1981, went to his peace on August 28, 2021. As a youth he lived in Silver Run Maryland graduating from Westminster High School in 2000. While in middle school he developed a love of cooking which he didn't get from his mother. He pursued his love of cooking by attending and graduating from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. John had numerous offers to travel and further his career but decided to stay close...

Dana Vance Lunceford, Jr, 44, of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Westminster, MD, died unexpectedly. Beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at  11:00 a.m. at St. Benjamin’s (Kriders) United Church of Christ Cemetery, 208 Kriders Church Road, Westminster, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dads Works, 255 Clifton Blvd, Suite 219, Westminster, MD 21157. Arrangements are by Fletcher Funeral Home...