Obituaries
John "Johnny" Robert Linton
Sep 9, 2026
John “Johnny” Robert Linton, 67, of Westminster, MD, while surrounded by love and family, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Carroll Hospital Center following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was the beloved husband of Deanna Linton (nee Smith), his devoted wife of 27 years, whom he cherished and cared for faithfully until the very end, fulfilling the...
Mary Frances Gosnell
Sep 4, 2026
Mary Frances Gosnell, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. She was 88.
Born in Frederick, Maryland in 1937 to Irene and J. Albert Hardy, Mary Frances grew up on a farm in the Long Corner area and attended Lisbon School, graduating in 1955. She joined Farmers and Mechanics (F&M) National Bank as a File Clerk and...
Beverly A. Wonderly
Aug 30, 2026
Beverly A. Wonderly, age 82, of Westminster, MD., died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Carroll Hospice, Inc.- Dove House in Westminster, MD.
She was the wife of the late Dale Wonderly of Westminster for 55 years.
Bev was born June 28, 1944, in Daniels, MD., daughter of the late Walter B. Duvall and the late Alma J. Duvall (nee Bourne).
Bev was employed...
Galen C. Buckingham
Aug 29, 2026
Galen C. Buckingham, 73 of Westminster, Md passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Lorien of Taneytown.
He was the husband of the late Cathy Bowman Buckingham (nee Seal) for 14 years.
Born November 24, 1952, in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late Albert L. Buckingham and the late Ruth H. Buckingham (nee Hoff).
He worked in construction for various contractors....
Maria Angeles Bocanegra Rabor
Aug 28, 2026
Maria Angeles Bocanegra Rabor, 85, of Westminster, MD passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 28, 2026, at Sun Valley Assisted Living in Westminster. Maria was born on November 15,1940 in Bias, Philippines. She was the daughter of the late Eduardo and Honoria Bocanegra and the devoted wife of the late Valfredo Rabor.
Maria enjoyed being in...
JoAnn Lee Bausman
Aug 28, 2026
JoAnn Lee Bausman, age 93, of Ocean View, Delaware, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Mount Airy, Maryland.
JoAnn was born on September 24, 1932, in Cumberland, Maryland, to the late Thomas and Christine (Miller) Peterson. As the oldest child in her family, she learned early in life the values of hard work,...
Dean Christopher Hartman
Aug 25, 2026
Dean Christopher Hartman, born July 12, 1973, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 53, surrounded by his loved ones. Dean spent most of his life in Sykesville, Maryland, though he treasured the years he lived in Northern California, embracing its easygoing rhythm and open-air spirit.
A 1991 graduate of South Carroll High School, Dean built a life...
Geraldine Rodetta Dorsey
Aug 20, 2026
Geraldine Rodetta Dorsey departed her earthly life surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Geraldine was affectionately known by family and friends as Rodetta.
She is survived by her two sons Ricky Dorsey of Frederick, MD and Leslie Dorsey of Mount Airy, MD; her last remaining sibling Richard “Joe” Simms (Beverly), of Greenville, SC; 12 grandchildren: Sharmeika Dorsey, Korienne...
Darlene H. Jessen
Aug 20, 2026
Darlene Harriett Jessen (nee Hollman), 82 of Sykesville, MD passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Darlene was born November 12, 1943, in Daniels, MD, the daughter of the late Alfred B. Hollman and the late Geneva D. Hollman (nee Pilcher). She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon and siblings, Jack, George and Frances.
She loved...
Jeffrey Allen Shay
Aug 19, 2026
Jeff went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at his home in Mt. Airy, MD surrounded by family due to several illnesses including Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension and Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born May 3, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jeff served in many roles during his lifetime including coaching of youth baseball and basketball, church softball, church...
Paul Dorsey Browning
Aug 17, 2026
Woodbine, MD – Paul Dorsey Browning of Woodbine, MD, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was 80 years old.
Born in Baltimore, MD, on September 8, 1945, to the late Vernie Dorsey Browning and late Margaret Alma Shaw Browning. Mr. Browning is survived by his faithful wife of 58 years, Shirley Ann (nee Condon) Browning, of Woodbine, MD; nephew David...
Carole Hackett
Aug 14, 2026
Carole Hackett, 90, of Lusby, MD passed away on August 14, 2026, at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born August 1, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Isadore and Rachel (Dantzic) Kirsh. She was married to her husband, Richard Hackett, for more than 40 years. She retired from F.A.E.S. at NIH in 1998,...
Mary Jane Brett
Aug 14, 2026
Mary Jane Brett, 92, of Mt. Airy, Maryland passed peacefully on August 14, 2026. She was from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, one of 11 children born to the late Lawrence and Aurelia (Bach) Schuster.
She was employed by the Social Security Administration in Woodlawn until the family transferred to Frankfurt, Germany, where she worked with the Department of the Army.
Always seeking new activities,...
Joseph "Joe" Anthony Martin
Aug 14, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Anthony Martin 71, of Winfield, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 14, 2026, at University of Maryland Medical Center. Born on March 29, 1955 in Baltimore he was the son of the late Philip and Theresa “Ann” (Dyson) Martin.
Joe was a loving husband of 37 years to Lisa (Lentzner) Martin, an extremely proud father to...
James Arthur Berg, Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
James Arthur Berg Jr. passed away on August 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, hard work, and cherished memories. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 8, 1943, to the late James A. Berg Sr. and Anne (Kildis) Berg.
A proud member of service, James served his country in the Army National Guard and was among those who protected the...
Dr. Robert Ray Foreman
Aug 4, 2026
Dr. Robert Ray Foreman, a distinguished leader in the fields of dentistry and pharmacy, passed away on August 4, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Baltimore on December 14, 1951, Dr. Foreman’s life was defined by an unwavering commitment to education, professional excellence, and community service.
Dr. Foreman’s academic journey began at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, where he...
Janet Ann Lafferty
Jul 30, 2026
Janet Ann Lafferty, age 80, of Mt Airy, entered her heavenly home, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Silverado Memory Care. She was surrounded by her immediate family when she gained her angel wings. Born September 22, 1945, in Frederick MD., the daughter of Theodore Martin and Anna Kate Martin (Baker).
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of...
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.
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
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...
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