Obituaries

Barbara Selfridge Hare

Barbara Selfridge Hare

Mar 15, 2023

Barbara Jean Selfridge Hare, age 85, of Ocean City, New Jersey (Formerly of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania) born on July 11, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at her home in Marriottsville, Maryland. She was the wife of the late William C. Hare, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania and Ocean City, New Jersey and the mother of James C. Hare...

Jo Ann Norris

Jo Ann Norris

Mar 8, 2023

Jo Ann Burns Norris of Hagerstown, MD completed her life’s journey on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the age of 80. Born October 5, 1942 in Olney, MD. Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Winfred Burns and Alberta Phelps Day. Her father saw her only once before he was killed in France of July 4, 1944 during World...

Joan Farquharson

Joan Farquharson

Mar 6, 2023

Joan I. Farquharson, age 86 of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was the wife of W. Ross Farquharson, Jr. and was born on April 13, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York. Joan was a faithful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Family, faith and chocolate chip cookies were the cornerstones of her life. Surviving,...

Henry  Burke

Henry Burke

Mar 4, 2023

Henry James Burke, Sr., age 87, of Sykesville, MD., died Peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born February 4, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Henry Louis Burke and the late Mabel Burke (nee Fromm). He was the loving husband of the late Mary Ellen Burke (nee...

Reese Bean

Reese Bean

Mar 3, 2023

Reese V. Bean III, 78, of Finksburg, MD sadly passed away on March 3, 2023, after his courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 28th, 1945, in Washington, DC, he was the son of predeceased Reese V Bean Jr. and Kathyrn (Mersch) Bean. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Business. Reese’s professional career was always in transportation,...

Manguben Patel

Manguben Patel

Feb 28, 2023

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Ruth Cantwell

Ruth Cantwell

Feb 27, 2023

Ruth Ann Cantwell (nee Lamb), 82 of Woodbine, MD passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born June 27, 1940, in Carroll County, MD the daughter of the late William Romaine Lamb & the late Daisy Ruth Lamb (nee Hatfield). Ruth worked as a secretary for Social Security Administration for 29 years. She was an animal lover, especially...

Jackie Raines

Jackie Raines

Feb 26, 2023

Jackie Thomas Raines, 88 of Mt. Airy, MD Passed Sunday, February 26, 2023 at home. He was the Beloved husband of the late Lois L. (Kidwell) Raines. He was born July 29, 1934 I Unionville, MD the son of the late Elmer Raines and the late Ollie O. (Martin) Raines. Mr. Raines was Forman for Kettler Brothers. He was known...

Velma  Tucker

Velma Tucker

Feb 23, 2023

Velma Ann Tucker (nee Divers) , age 75 of Sykesville, MD, Died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD She was born November 18, 1947 in Roanoke, VA. She was the daughter of the late James Alfred (Pop-Pop) Divers and the late Velma Romaine (Mom-Mom) Divers (nee Duvall). She was the wife of the late James...

Michael Stephan

Michael Stephan

Feb 22, 2023

Berlin, MD – Michael Anthony Stephan, 51, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, after a courageous battle. He was the husband of Amy (Hackler) Stephan, sharing 27 years of marriage and three children. Born on May 6, 1971, in Baltimore, MD, Mike was the son of Stephen J. and Eileen B. (Morrison) Stephan of Reisterstown, MD. In addition to his...

Ruth Schleicher

Ruth Schleicher

Feb 18, 2023

Ruth V. Schleicher (nee Demmitt), 92 of Catonsville, MD passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia, MD. She was the wife of the late Walter C. Schleicher, Sr. She was born February 23, 1930, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Harry E. Demmitt and the late Delma Lee Demmitt (nee Parker). Ruth was...

Barbara Stiegler

Barbara Stiegler

Feb 17, 2023

Barbara May Stiegler, age 82, of Williamsburg, VA, went to be with Jesus her savior, February 17, 2023 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. She was born June 22, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, the only child of Lester and Evelyn Glaser. She was the wife of 61 years to Douglas Parker Stiegler of Williamsburg, VA. She was...

Lisa Stickles

Lisa Stickles

Feb 15, 2023

Lisa Carol Stickles, 62, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023, at her home. Lisa was born on July 25, 1960, in Baltimore and resided in Woodlawn, Reisterstown, and later moved to Mt. Airy. She is the daughter of the later Robert David Kreiner and Sonja Annette Brotman. Lisa was employed at Westview Savings and Loan,...

Melinda  Stewart

Melinda Stewart

Feb 12, 2023

Melinda Hartig Stewart, age 53, of Eldersburg, MD, died Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. She was born October 24, 1969, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of Wayne E. Hartig of Catonsville and the late Linda Hartig (nee Leard). She was the wife of James D. Stewart of Eldersburg, MD She was a self-employed accountant;...

Andrew Shanholtz

Andrew Shanholtz

Feb 9, 2023

Andrew “Andy” Lunsel Shanholtz On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Andrew “Andy” Lunsel Shanholtz, 87, of Woodbine, MD peacefully passed away at home. Andy is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Nancy Shanholtz, daughter and son-in-law Christine and Eric Porterfield, four grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren of Westminster, MD and sister Evelyn “Peg” Ours of Indiana. He was predeceased by his...

Gary Keirle

Gary Keirle

Feb 6, 2023

Gary Bruce Keirle, 73, of Westminster, died peacefully Monday, February 6, at his home with his children, younger brother, and son-in-law by his side. His beloved wife of 42 years, Colleen Mary Keirle, preceded him in death in 2014. Mr. Keirle was born November 9, 1949, in Baltimore, MD to the late Ellsworth Martin Keirle, Sr. and the late Doris...

John Bozzuto

John Bozzuto

Feb 6, 2023

John Michael Bozzuto, Jr., 63, formerly of Woodstock, MD and most recently of the Eastern Seaboard, completed his earthly voyage and crossed into the ocean of heaven on Monday February 6, 2023. John was the beloved husband of Evangeline Hathaway Bozzuto for 38 years. He was born on September 29, 1959 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Theresa Bozzuto...

Norman Hill

Norman Hill

Feb 4, 2023

Norman Dorsey Hill, 91, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Ridge Overlook in Westminster, MD. He was the beloved husband of Mary Velma Hill (nee LeRoy). Norman was born December 10, 1931, in Dayton, MD, the son of the late William H. Hill and Elva Hill (nee Iglehart). He was one of seven children and...

Gilbert Harrison

Gilbert Harrison

Feb 1, 2023

Gilbert N. Harrison, 93 of Sykesville, MD passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at The Dove House surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Marie Harrison for 27 years and the late Leona Harrison (nee Mullinix) who passed in 1992. Gilbert was born March 31, 1929, in Daisy, MD the son of the late Ira O....

Dawn Shifflett

Dawn Shifflett

Jan 28, 2023

God has called another angel home. Dawn M. Shifflett was born on July 20, 1961, to parents Ruben and Doris. Dawn grew up in Woodbine, MD among her family and friends. Dawn graduated from South Carroll High School. After high school, Dawn served in the Army National Guard with four years being active duty. Dawn was employed by Giant food...