Obituaries

Jul 7, 2025

Ricky Lee Stem, 37 of Sykesville, MD, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.

He was born on December 11, 1987, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Donna L. Stem.

Ricky enjoyed baseball, playing video games, watching movies, listening to music and enjoyed his clothes and shoes.

Surviving in addition to his mother is his brother Cody Combs, his aunt Gail Stem &...

Jul 6, 2025

On July 6, 2025 Hazel Grace Jasper went home to be with her Lord. She was the daughter of the late Millard J. (Jake) Haines and Hazel Barnhart Haines of Westminster, MD. Sister to the late Martha Haines Norris of Beulah CO.

Born March 3, 1929, in Westminster, she graduated from Westminster High School in 1946, and from Baltimore Business College...

Jul 5, 2025

Robert Louis “Bob” Subock, Jr., age 68, of Owings Mills, formerly of Randallstown, MD died Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson.

He was born in Baltimore, the son of the late Robert Subock Sr. and the late Faith A. Subock (nee Watts).

He was a 1975 graduate of Randallstown High School, and he received his AA degree from Anne...

Jun 30, 2025

Vergie L Pifer

July 24, 1941 – June 30, 2025

In loving memory of Vergie L Pifer (Sykesville, Maryland), who passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the age of 83.

Vergie was born July 24, 1941, in Berwick, PA to the late Ardella (Augustine) and Wilbur Laidacker. She graduated from Berwick High School in 1959. She married the love of her...

Jun 29, 2025

Jun 27, 2025

James V. (Jamie) Harrison, age 61, of Sykesville, MD passed away on Friday June 27, 2025, after a yearlong battle with AML. Jamie was born January 14, 1964, to Francis E. (Johnnie) Harrison Sr and Edwina (Dwinnie) Linthicum Harrison.

He leaves behind his very best friend & life partner of 20 yrs, Cris Bailey; brothers F. Edward Harrison Jr, Gregory (wife...

Jun 26, 2025

David Bruce McGregor, 77, of New Windsor, MD passed away, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Sinai Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Ginger K. McGregor whom he was married to for 55 years.

Born December 9, 1947, in Dorsey, MD the son of the late Howard David McGregor and the late Helen Price.

Corp. David McGregor was a veteran of the...

Jun 21, 2025

Sharon Ann Binder passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Born August 16, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Carroll L. Huber and Patricia A. Huber, devoted mother of Anna P. McNaboe (Patrick) and Maria R. Linn (Josh), and adored grandmother of Norah and Brody McNaboe and Chloe...

Jun 18, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Jane Ebbs (nee Hutchinson), 74, of Mount Airy, MD passed away June 18, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital.

Sandy was the beloved wife of Tom Ebbs of 40 years.

She was born on October 26, 1950, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of William David Hutchinson, Sr. and Nancy Jane Hutchinson (nee Terrett).

Sandy retired from Geico and Banner Life. She was...

Jun 15, 2025

Harry Thomas “Hank” Franklin, age 88, of Ocean View, DE formerly of Carroll County, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

The beloved husband of Barbara Darlene Franklin (nee Ashley) for 69 years.

Born April 7, 1937, in New Windsor, MD the son of the late Alvie Eugene Franklin and the late Helen Irene Franklin (nee...

Jun 15, 2025

Nancy Lee Carver (nee Bongiovani), 84 of Sykesville, MD formerly of Ellicott City, MD passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Henry Carver for 59 years.

Nancy was born June 17, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Benedict Bongiovani and the late Barbara Bongiovani (nee Hupp).

After graduation from Towson...

Jun 15, 2025

Suzanne Elizabeth Berg, 53, of Pasadena, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Carroll Hospital Center on June 15, 2025, surrounded by family.

Suzanne was born on 09/22/71 in Baltimore, Maryland to James and Barbara Berg. Suzanne graduated in 1989 from Chesapeake High School in Anne Arundel County. Suzanne had a passion for bowling and was active with her bowling group (Handicap Accessible...

Jun 15, 2025

Clarence Edgar (Ed) Pugh, Jr., age 85, from Palmetto, FL and West Friendship, MD passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born in Orrstown, PA in 1940. Ed was an electrical engineer and an entrepreneur. He enjoyed golf, softball with the Howard Hitters, and playing cards with friends. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy Pugh, his sister...

Jun 14, 2025

John William Davis Sr. (known as Bill) of Sykesville, Maryland passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after battling cancer for more than a year at his home.

Bill was born on February 24, 1938, in Carroll County Maryland to Truman Davis and Virginia (Mom-mom) Nichols Davis. Bill served in the Army, Private first class, during the Korean war. He was...

Jun 13, 2025

Barbara Mae Bunch (Graves) 62 of Mt. Airy, MD the wife of the late Cass Bunch, III.

Passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at home She was the daughter of the late Albert L. Graves and the late Emma Jean Braden Isaacs.

She was a avid reader of the Bible, Loved doing word searches and Watching old time TV shows on TV...

Jun 10, 2025

Miia Ryan Illiano, 61, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

 She was the beloved wife of Francesco Illiano

Miia was born March 11m 1964 in West Palm Beach FL

Surviving in addition to her husband and mother; is her daughter Amber & husband Thomas Locke, and sons Randy & Gennaro; step-father Rein Kiima; grandchildren Finnegan and Gillian Locke...

Jun 9, 2025

Jack Sizemore, age, 89, of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away June 9th, 2025, at Fairhaven Retirement Community.

Jack was born in Camden New Jersey but lived a significant part of his life in the Chicago area and Maryland. As a young man Jack lettered in three sports and was president of his high school class. He had a lifelong love of sports...

Jun 4, 2025

Leo A. Day, age 86, of New Market, MD., died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his home.

He was born November 21, 1938, in Frederick County, Maryland, on the site which is now the Elk Run Winery.

He was the son of the late William Earl Day and the late Pearlie Mae Day (nee Wright).

Leo attended Mt. Airy High School; and was...

Jun 1, 2025

Michael Grier Pond, 85 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Born on May 30, 1940, in Tallula, Illinois, the son of the late Stanley & Edna Pond.

Michael had a distinguished career, serving at the Department of Defense. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. A graduate of Western Illinois University. He...

May 27, 2025

Donald Lee Garst, 94, of New Windsor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Born July 5, 1930 in Frederick County, MD, he was the son of the late John Gilmer and Mae Cordelia (Knill) Garst. He was the beloved husband of the late Patsie Lee (Himes) Garst.

Donald was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed gardening in his later years....