Obituaries
Thomas C. Cleary
Jan 26, 2026
Thomas “Tom” C. Cleary, 86, of Daisy, MD passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Janet Cleary (nee Sabo) of 53 years.
Born September 5, 1939, in Queens, NY, the son of the late Thomas Joseph Cleary and the late Metha Ruth Cleary (nee Nygaard).
Tom Grew up in Amityville, New York and played competitive baseball.
Tom was...
Alice Virginia Dyer
Jan 26, 2026
Alice Virginia Dyer (nee Sexton), 76, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home.
The beloved wife of Kenneth Owen Dyer for 56 years.
Born January 12, 1950, in Whitesburg, KY the daughter of the late Richard Sexton and the late Nanabelle Sexton.
She was a homemaker; enjoyed her cats and Christmas and enjoyed her grandchildren.
Surviving in...
Kenneth Eugene Frizzell
Jan 23, 2026
Kenneth Eugene Frizzell, age 82, of Westminster, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.
Born on December 12, 1943, in Carroll County, Watersville, MD., Ken was the son of the late Truman Frizzell and the late Hazel Haines Frizzell, and was the husband of Rosalee Frizzell (nee Barber) for 62 years,
Ken was a building supervisor for...
Karen Ann Grimm
Jan 19, 2026
Karen Ann Grimm age 66 of Mt. Airy, Maryland passed away on January 19, 2026, at Carroll County Hospital in Westminster, MD. Karen was the spouse of Charles “Buckey” Grimm. She was born in Washington, D.C. on April 3, 1959, to Thomas C Hammett and Virginia Ingram.
Affectionately known as Grammy, a title she adored, she was a long-time homemaker who...
Regina Wells
Jan 18, 2026
Regina (Jeannie) Perrera Wells, age 73, of Monrovia, MD passed away on January 18, 2026. Born on July 22, 1952 in Baltimore, MD, Jeannie was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Her love for life was evidenced by her hard-fought battle with health issues over the past 7+ years. Jeannie was educated at St. Katherine’s Business School in...
Herbert V. Sauter
Jan 15, 2026
Herbert V. Sauter, age 96, of Rockdale, MD passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Bridginglife-Dove House in Westminster, MD.
The beloved husband of the late Betty Jean Sauter (nee Subock) of 72 years.
Born May 23, 1929, in Hebbville, MD the son of the late Herbert R. Sauter and the late Mildred L. Sauter (nee Grill).
After graduating from Catonsville High...
Cecelia Diane Fischer
Jan 13, 2026
Cecelia Diane Fischer (nee Kulikosky), 78 of Westminster, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Melvin Fischer of 59 years.
Born May 3, 1947, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Edward Kulikosky and the late Cecelia Kulikosky (nee Kramer).
Diane was a member of the South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club Sykesville, MD 22-W. She...
Dixie Lee Ridpath
Jan 8, 2026
Dixie Lee Ridpath (nee Gouge), age 64 of Frederick, MD, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.
She was the loving wife of the late Arnold Dean Ridpath, her husband, for 41 years.
Born October 13, 1961, in Frederick, MD the daughter of the late Jimmy Dean Gouge and the late Nancy Lee Gouge (nee...
Barbara Sue Conaway
Jan 7, 2026
Barbara Sue Conaway, 68, of Mt. Airy passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
She was born on December 29, 1957, the daughter of the late John Lawrence and Dorothy Alverta Dietz (nee Roach).
She loved Jesus and taught Sunday School and served at her church. She enjoyed time with family and friends, hiking in the woods; loved mountains and genealogy, quilting,...
Kenneth Edward "Ken" Krantz, Sr.
Jan 7, 2026
Kenneth Edward “Ken” Krantz, Sr., 84, of Mount Airy, passed away on January 07, 2026.
Ken was born on October 10, 1941 in Frederick. He was the son of Henry C. “Bill” Krantz, Jr. and Ruth E. (Day) Krantz.
Ken spent his youth years in Mount Airy. Around 1955, he and his family moved to Myersville. Ken was a 1959 graduate of...
Esther Darlene "Dottie" Lowman
Jan 3, 2026
Esther Darlene “Dottie” Lowman (nee Hobbs), 83 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Dottie was the beloved wife of Harry Thomas “Tom” Lowman for 65 years.
Born September 11, 1942, in Highland, MD the daughter of the late Estie Hobbs and the late Mary Hobbs (nee Depew).
She enjoyed Horseback Riding, sewing and making outfits for her family,...
John Michael "Mike" Herbert
Jan 2, 2026
John Michael “Mike” Herbert, 80, of Westminster, MD passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at home. Mike was the husband of Peggy Herbert for 49 years. Mike was born on April 16, 1945, in Baltimore Md the son of Dorothy and Roy Herbert.
Mike was blessed with 2 wonderful children, Michael Patrick and Dorothy Theresa. He has numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren...
John Meadows
Jan 2, 2026
John Alfred Meadows, 76 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at his home.
He was the husband of the late Edna Mae Trout.
John was born June 12, 1949, in Olney, MD the son of the late James Roy Runion and the late Mary Elizabeth Meadows.
He worked for Safeway as the Dairy Manager. John enjoyed hunting, going...
Irene Marie Mitchell
Dec 31, 2025
On Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (NYE), Irene Marie Mitchell (nee Conn), passed safely into the arms of Jesus her savior at the age of 102.
She was the wife of the late Frank W. Mitchell for 57 years.
She was the daughter of the late Oliver C. Conn & the late Lillian S. Conn (nee Schmidt).
She was a current resident of Carroll...
Dawn Deneen Rytter Teague
Dec 30, 2025
Dawn Deneen Rytter Teague, 60 of Middle River, MD passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
She was born June 30, 1965, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of Gerald “Jerry” Rytter & stepmother Mary Rytter and the late Sharon Oatman.
She was an avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens and NASCAR. She enjoyed listening and singing along to country music.
Surviving...
Wanda Lee Main
Dec 29, 2025
Wanda Lee Main (nee Hamilton), age 86, of Woodbine, Died, Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home.
She was born March 17, 1939, the daughter of the late Austin Milliard “Jim” Hamilton and the late Loretta Belle Hamilton (nee Rippeon).
She was the wife of the late Charles E. Main.
She was the mother of James Main of Baltimore, , Robert Main and...
JoAnn Kay White
Dec 26, 2025
JoAnn Kay White, 84, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. She was born on August 8,1941 to LeRoy and Lucile Hansen of Frankfort, IL. JoAnn lived a life full of laughter, friendship, and love.
JoAnn was married to the love of her life, Garrett E. White, on June 17, 1961. Their marriage was the foundation of a life rich in...
Betty Marie Wright Carey
Dec 25, 2025
Betty Marie Wright Carey, age 89, of Taylorsville passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Lorien Assisted Living in Taneytown, MD.
She was the loving wife of the late Jack Edwin Carey, married for 60 years.
She was born June 21, 1936, in Taylorsville, Maryland, the daughter of the late Frederick Talbert Wright and the late Grace Marie Grimes Wright.
Born and...
Matthew Harris
Dec 24, 2025
Matthew Christopher Harris, age 54, of Mount Airy, Maryland, left our world peacefully on December 24th, wrapped in the love of the ladies who meant everything to him. If you ever shared a laugh, a crab feast, or a sporting event with Matt, you would know his life was measured in joy, humor, and the way he made everyone feel...
Stephanie Marie Simmons
Dec 24, 2025
Stephanie Marie Simmons, of Littlestown, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on December 24, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital – York, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 2, 1968, in Olney, Maryland, and was the cherished daughter of the late Paul Reginald Simmons, Jr., and the late Carolyn Marie Simmons.
A family-oriented individual, Stephanie's heart was filled with boundless...
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