Obituaries

Helen Archer

Helen Archer

Jul 26, 2026

Helen Archer, 79, of Perry Hall, MD, affectionately known to many as "Nanny," passed away in the early morning hours on July 26, 2026, at the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born on March 9, 1947, in Westminster, MD, she was the loving daughter of the late Mary Addellia Guy Horton (nee Yohn) and...

Edward "Ed" Duafala, Jr.

Edward "Ed" Duafala, Jr.

Jul 19, 2026

Edward “Ed” Duafala, Jr., 86, of Severna Park, MD, formerly of Mt. Airy, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Born June 25, 1940, in Aliquippa, PA the son of the late Edward Duafala, Sr and the late Julia Duafala (Telesz).

The beloved husband of the late Dorothy “Carmie” H. (Conti) Duafala for nearly 60 years.

Devoted father of...

Jayne Ann Lee Gonsalves

Jayne Ann Lee Gonsalves

Jul 10, 2026

Jayne Ann Lee Gonsalves, 65, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Born on July 5, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, Jayne was the beloved daughter of the late Polly Ann Lee and the late Gary Lee.

Jayne lived a life centered on love, compassion, and unwavering faith. She had a special place in her heart for animals—especially cats—but extended...

Mona Catherine Pickett

Mona Catherine Pickett

Jul 4, 2026

Mona Catherine Pickett, 86 of Charlestown, WV went to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Born on July 15, 1939, in Cumberland, MD the daughter of the late Etta Catherine Blizzard and the late John Delvin Bennett.

Mona loved her family, Jesus and golf. She managed Washington Village Apartments for 30 years, until retiring in May of 2007.

She is survived...

Amy Louise Hett

Amy Louise Hett

Jul 4, 2026

Amy Louise Hett (Cletue), 60 of Sykesville, MD passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.

Born September 4, 1965, in Olney, MD the daughter of the late Foster C. Hett, Jr. and the late Margie Jane Hett (nee Colson); at the time of birth Amy weighed 2 Ibs 6 oz and was transferred to Holy...

Sarah Sener

Sarah Sener

Jun 28, 2026

Sarah Pyle Sener, age 99, of Sudbrook Park, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Sunrise of Pikesville, MD.

Daughter of Virgie Lynne Harris and James Harford Pyle, she was born on June 25, 1927, in Baltimore, MD.

Sarah attended Pikesville Elementary School, and graduated from Franklin High School in 1945, proudly singing with the Baltimore Peabody Chorus as a teen....

David Wayne Mattingly

David Wayne Mattingly

Jun 23, 2026

David Wayne Mattingly, 71, of Point of Rocks, MD and formerly of Suitland, MD, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

The beloved husband of Lisa Mattingly (nee Gillette), they have been together for 20 years.

Born November 14, 1954, in Suitland, MD the son of the late Harvey Wayne Mattingly, Sr, and the late Mary Mattingly (nee Moore).

David was a member...

Roberta Ann "Bertie" Whetzel

Roberta Ann "Bertie" Whetzel

Jun 14, 2026

Roberta Ann Whetzel (nee Carter) 79 of Baltimore, MD (Windsor Mill) died on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was the spouse of the late James Fram Whetzel.

She was born September 11, 1946, in Baltimore City, MD, the daughter of the late George Joseph Carter of Baltimore, MD and the late Edna Roberta Carter (nee...

Christopher F. Barritt

Christopher F. Barritt

Jun 13, 2026

Christopher Franklin Barritt, age 72 of Mt. Airy, MD, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2026, only two and a half months after the death of his beloved wife of 53 years, Eleonore. He was born on September 22, 1953 to Clay and Maxine Barritt.  

Chris lived a life defined by curiosity, craftsmanship, determination, and an enduring love of adventure....

Maria "Micky" Delores Smith Haulsee

Maria "Micky" Delores Smith Haulsee

Jun 1, 2026

Our loving mother, Maria “Micky” Delores Smith Haulsee, died on June 1st after a long illness. Born November 28, 1941, Maria was the second child of John J. Smith, Sr. (1921-1986), and Alma Stone Smith (1915-2003). She was a bookkeeper and personal assistant to George F. Henze (1915-1998) at Midway Motors in Flohrville, MD.

Maria will be remembered for her steadfast...

William Jeffrey "Jeff" Hash

William Jeffrey "Jeff" Hash

May 29, 2026

William Jeffrey “Jeff” Hash, 68, of New Windsor, MD passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Jeff was the beloved husband of Luann E. Hash for 41 years.

Born August 26, 1957 in Montgomery County, MD, he was the son of the late William Hash and Susan D. (Hilliard) Hash.

Jeff spent most of his working life as an...

Geraldine Lang

Geraldine Lang

May 28, 2026

Geraldine P. Lang (nee Malinski), 93 of Westminster, Maryland passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Atlee Hill of Westminster, MD. She was born April 20, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late John Malinski and the late Stella Malinski. She was the loving wife of the late Roland D. Lang Sr. After a brief stay...

Deborah Dunn

Deborah Dunn

May 28, 2026

Deborah A. Dunn (nee Biemiller), age 75, of Woodbine, Maryland, passed away on May 28, 2026, at her home. Born May 11, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John Jordan Biemiller and Estella Theresa Biemiller (nee Wieber).

She was known to friends and family as “Debbie” and affectionately by her grandchildren as “Meemster.”

Debbie is survived by...

Brian Young Happel

Brian Young Happel

May 27, 2026

It is with both profound spiritual gratitude, and deep earthly sadness that we announce the passing of The Lord’s Child and Servant, Brian Young Happel. Finely-aged 75 years, Brian, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, entered peacefully surrounded by his family into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026.

On Tuesday, December 12th, 1950, Brian was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and...

Rosemary Remsberg

Rosemary Remsberg

May 26, 2026

Rosemary Remsberg, “Sam” to most, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at Fairhaven in Sykesville, Maryland, following a short hospital stay related to chronic heart failure. She was 79 years old.

Rosemary was born Rosemary McElroy in Rhode Island on June 4, 1946, to Joseph McElroy and Helen May McElroy (née Hart), the youngest of four children. When she was...

Carol A. Mullinix

Carol A. Mullinix

May 24, 2026

Carol A. Mullinix (nee Oswald), 66 of Frederick, MD formerly of Rosedale, MD died Sunday May 24, 2026, at Frederick Health (Memorial) Hospital.

She was born January 2, 1960, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Raymond J. Oswald and Patricia A. (Simm) Oswald.

She was the wife of Brian R. Mullinix for 40 + years. Carol was employed at the...

John William Norwood

John William Norwood

May 24, 2026

John William Norwood, 90, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home.

The beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Norwood (nee Sager) for 59 years.

Born March 28, 1936, in Woodville, MD the son of the late Murhel William Norwood and the late Ruby L. Norwood (nee Baumgardner).

John was a veteran of the United States Army. He...

LLoyd Kenneth Cobun, II

LLoyd Kenneth Cobun, II

May 22, 2026

Lloyd Kenneth Cobun, II, 79 of Westminster, MD passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home.

The beloved husband of Donna Cobun (nee Belt) for 39 years.

Born March 14, 1947, in Morgantown, WV the son of the late Lloyd K. Cobun and the late Braxie Cobun (nee Hunt).

He enjoyed reading, antiquing, working on cars and taking long rides on...

Sandra Watkins

Sandra Watkins

May 18, 2026

Sandra Kay Watkins, 76, of Mt. Airy passed away on Monday, May 18th at Autumn Lake in Sykesville, Maryland. Sandy was born on November 23, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Dale and Marion Brubaker. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, J. Wayne Watkins.

Sandy had been employed as a legal secretary for...

Shirley Mae Horton

Shirley Mae Horton

May 10, 2026

Shirley Mae Horton (nee Skipper), 89 of Westminster, MD passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Beloved wife of the late Ralph Emerson Horton for 46 years.

She was born August 3, 1936, in Hampstead, MD.

Survived by her children Ken Horton & wife Sandy and Debbie Tegeler & Walter; granny of Walt “Bud” Tegeler & wife Stephanie, Rebecca Singo & husband JT,...