Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
Allen Taylor
Jan 23, 2023
Allen Bernard Taylor, Jr., 68 of Westminster, MD Passed away after a prolonged illness on January 23, 2023 at Carroll Hospital Center Beloved husband of Gayle Diane (Baker) Taylor of Westminster. He was born April 6, 1954 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Allen Bernard Taylor, Sr. and late Joan Estelle (Slonaker) Taylor. He enjoyed watching baseball and...
Mary Dorsey
Jan 21, 2023
Mary “Inez” Dorsey (nee Gatuso), 81 of Westminster, MD passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023 at her home. She was the loving wife of Charles Edward Dorsey for 55 years. Inez was born October 23, 1941, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Charles William Gatuso and the late Mary Lillian Gatuso (nee Levains). Inez had worked for...
Edna Harrison
Jan 17, 2023
Edna “Rosalie” Harrison, 81 of Westminster, MD Passed Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Dove House. She was the beloved wife of the late James H. Harrison. She was born July 1, 1941 in Monrovia, MD the daughter of the late John Riggleman and the late Edna Rebecca (Shipley) Riggleman. Mrs. Harrison had been a CNA at the Hampshire Center...
Bernard Naill
Jan 16, 2023
Bernard “Bernie” Ray Naill, 81, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on January 16, 2023, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr. Naill is survived by his wife Janet Naill who he was married to for 63 years. He was born April 7, 1941, in Maryland, the son of the late Clarence Naill and the late Myrtle Naill (Runkles). Bernard spent 65...
Barbara Patterson
Jan 16, 2023
Barbara Claire Patterson (nee Berry), 85 of Westminster, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, January 16, 2023. The beloved wife of the late Feg “Pat” Ira Patterson. Devoted mother of Karen Shipley & husband Stephen and the late Keith Andrew Patterson. Loving grandmother “mimi” of Sara Plescia & husband Adam, Stephanie Schwartzbeck & husband Taylor, and...
Ruth Price
Jan 15, 2023
Ruth Anna Price (nee Murphy), age 90, of Eldersburg, MD, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. She was born May 24, 1932, in Baltimore, MD. the daughter of the late Jerome F. Murphy and the late Helen Murphy (nee Bellack). Also preceded in death by brother Jerome Murphy, sister Brigid Murphy, daughters Victoria Helvig...
Mary Stockslager
Jan 15, 2023
Mary Ann Stockslager (nee Jones), 73 of Westminster, MD passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was born April 26, 1949, in Alexandria, VA the daughter of the late Jack and Carlos Jean Jones (nee Kelly). Mary Ann loved to spread the word of God and witness to anyone she could. She loved her church,...
Mary Eyler
Jan 12, 2023
Mary Ann Eyler, 72 of Westminster, MD passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born January 9, 1951, in Maryland the daughter of the late Frank Eyler and the late Virgie Eyler (nee Colson). She was the devoted mother of Tammy Eyler, Frank Eyler & wife Angie, and the late Frances Eyler. The loving grandmother of Galen Monti,...
Douglas Trettien
Jan 10, 2023
Douglas Lee Trettien died on January 10, 2023 at his home in Sykesville, Maryland. The first of three identical triplets, Doug was born on June 26, 1950 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Harry and Naomi Trettien. After an idyllic childhood on the lakes and farmland of the midwest, Doug moved to south Florida, where he graduated from Boca Raton High School...
Danette Kirkner
Jan 9, 2023
Danette “Dannie” Lynn Kirkner, age 55, of Westminster, MD, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 9th, 2023. Born April 4, 1967, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Rose and Albert Kirkner. Also surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Chiara and Adrian Banks of Westminster; grandson, Theodore Banks of Westminster; sister, Emma Kirkner of Chocowinity, NC; step-mother, Sybil Kirkner...
William Carver
Jan 9, 2023
William “Bill” Henry Carver, 83 of Sykesville, MD formerly of Ellicott City, MD passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Lee Carver for 59 years. Bill was born December 24, 1939, in Carlsbad, NM, the son of the late Henry Lucian Carver and Volna Lee Carver (nee Harris). After graduation Bill Joined the...
Robert Baker
Jan 8, 2023
Robert Norman “Bob” Baker, Jr., 78 of Mt. Airy, Maryland, suddenly passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Lynn Baker (Castle) for 41 years. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his son, Timothy Baker. Bob was born on September 14, 1944, in Salem, Oregon, the son of the late Robert Norman...
Susan Few
Jan 7, 2023
Susan Elaine Few (nee Fogle), 69 of Keymar, MD passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her home. She is the beloved wife of Richard Few for 51 years. Susan was born March 24, 1953, in Maryland the daughter of the late William Ezra Fogle and the late Shirley Delores Fogle (nee Lawrence). She was a 1971 graduate of...
Kathryn Mowder
Jan 3, 2023
Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Irene Mowder (Williams), 79, of Sykesville passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Kathy was a devoted and loving mother of her two sons, Jimmie and Jeffrey. She is affectionately remembered by many, and especially all the kids who grew up in Allview Estates. Kathy was considered a second mom by many and opened her home to all...
Howard Groves
Jan 3, 2023
Howard R. Groves, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on January 3, 2023. Howard served in the United States Air Force. He was District Sales Manager for Voortman Cookies of Canada. In retirement he was the Social Activities Director of Roland Park Towers. He was an active member of New Heritage Community in Ellicott City, MD. He is survived by...
John Powell
Dec 31, 2022
John Keith Powell, age 72 of Littlestown, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. He was born August 20, 1950 in Baltimore City, Maryland; the son of the late John and Shirley Powell. John was a graduate of Franklin High School and veteran of the United States Navy; stationed in Japan and Alaska. He was...

