Obituaries

Margaret Schmitt

Margaret Schmitt

Sep 14, 2022

Margaret Carter Schmitt, 91 of Randallstown, MD Passed Wednesday September 14, 2022 Beloved wife of the late Martin A. “Smitty” Schmitt Born June 2, 1931 in Baltimore, MD Daughter of the late Herbert and late Margaret (Schwarzkoff) Carter She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening, sewing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Devoted mother of Carol (Tom) Moore, Loretta...

L. Thomas  Haddaway

L. Thomas Haddaway

Sep 13, 2022

L. Thomas “Tom” Haddaway, age 87, of Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at his home. He was born December 26, 1934, in Baltimore, MD., the son of the late Leonard W. Haddaway and the late Mary Ann Haddaway (nee Zahner). Tom was the husband of Sylvia Rose Haddaway (nee Downes), for 56 years. Surviving in addition to his...

David Reed

David Reed

Sep 12, 2022

David Ernest Reed, 77 of Hagerstown, MD Passed Monday, September 12, 2022 Beloved husband of the late Margaret Mary Reed. Born April 3, 1945 in Prince Georges County, MD The son of the late Winston and Ester Reed. David was employed by Long and Foster Realtors, He also had businesses with his wife including a boat dealership, water treatment company,...

Alice Vangilder

Alice Vangilder

Sep 11, 2022

Alice Renee VanGilder of Mount Airy, MD passed away at her home on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the age of 55. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth VanGilder and they recently celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary. Alice was born on February 17, 1967, in Baltimore County, MD to Gary and Kay Bullock. She was a 1985 graduate of...

David Herndon

David Herndon

Sep 8, 2022

David Eugene Herndon of Westminster, MD passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. He was the husband of Barbara (nee Kalikow Regen). David was born on January 27, 1940, in Washington, D.C., son of Floyd and Lillian (nee Browne) Herndon and was a graduate of George Washington University. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughter Wendy Hess, Daughter Debra...

Paul Kerber

Paul Kerber

Sep 8, 2022

Paul Emmett Kerber, 83 of Eldersburg, MD and formerly of Cleveland, OH passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Trudy Kerber (nee Pechatsko) for 55 years. Paul was born April 5, 1939, in Cleveland, OH the son of the late Frank Kerber and the late Emma Kerber (nee Mensch). He worked as a pressman...

Pastor Paul  Warnken

Pastor Paul Warnken

Sep 7, 2022

Paul Philip Warnken, age 76, of Westminster, Maryland, died September 7, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn Marie Warnken. They recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Paul was born on August 6, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, the son of Edgar O. Warnken, Sr., and Osma (nee Winemiller) Warnken. He retired after 25 years of service to the U.S....

Mary  Woodward

Mary Woodward

Sep 4, 2022

Mary Margaret Woodward, a faithful servant of her Heavenly Father at home as a wife and devoted mother, and to an extended family, and to generations of children, entered peacefully into God’s eternal kingdom on September 4, 2022. She lived boldly and joyfully for 91 years. Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Kenneth E. Woodward....

Steven Embrey

Steven Embrey

Sep 4, 2022

Steven Lewis Embrey, 70, of Mt. Airy passed away on September 4th, 2022 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, with his loving wife Maria by his side. Born June 26, 1952 in Rockville MD, he is the eldest son of the late John Lewis Embrey and Gladys Arlene Tolbert (Gibson). Steve was a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School, class of 1971....

Edith Bell

Edith Bell

Sep 3, 2022

Edith Bell (nee Shelton), 97 of Sykesville, MD formerly of Catonsville, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 3, 2022, at home. She was the spouse of the late George F. Bell of Catonsville for 59 years. Mrs. Bell was born April 6, 1925, in Walkersville, MD the daughter of the late George Shelton and the late Elsie Shelton...

Sharon  Koontz

Sharon Koontz

Aug 29, 2022

Sharon Ann Koontz, age 63, of Sykesville, MD., died Monday, August 29, 2022, at her home. She was born October 14, 1958, in Ellicott City, Maryland, the daughter of the late Russell Norwood Koontz, Sr., and the late Margaret Ann Koontz (nee Collett). Sharon graduated from South Carroll High School in 1976; retired from London Fog, enjoyed horseback riding, fishing,...

John Mckinney

John Mckinney

Aug 29, 2022

John David McKinney, 88 of Taneytown, MD passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 8, 1934, in Bakersville, NC the son of the late Frank McKinney and the late Margaret McKinney. John enjoyed hunting, gardening, farming and carpentry. He especially loved his coon hounds and his guns. He is...

Steven Bopst

Steven Bopst

Aug 29, 2022

Steven W Bopst of Mt.Airy, MD passed away on Monday, August 29,2022 at home. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Lynn Bopst (nee Brocato). He was born in Baltimore , Maryland and the son of the late Harold Otis Edwin Bopst Sr and the late Patricia Ann Bopst (nee Hyatt). Steve enjoyed a life full of love...

Linda Chapman

Linda Chapman

Aug 25, 2022

Linda Louise Chapman, 76, of Sykesville died peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born April 5, 1946, in Daniels, MD she was the daughter of the late Odus Clinton and Mary Catherine Rohrback. Linda married the love of her life, the late Robert Bovelle Chapman when she was 18. They met at the old Dorsey Speedway and...

John Serra

John Serra

Aug 25, 2022

John Howard Serra, Sr., age 80, of Sykesville, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at his home. John was born July 24,1942, in Randallstown, MD the son of the late Rudolph M. Serra and the late Winifred B. Serra (nee Tibbals). He was married to Barbara M. Serra (nee Kramer) for 56 years of Sykesville. John grew up in Randallstown, MD...

Paul Fitze

Paul Fitze

Aug 23, 2022

Paul E. Fitze, 77 of Mount Airy, MD Passed Tuesday, August 23, 2022 He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Collins) Fitze Mr. Fitze was born March 22, 1945 the son of the late Stewart E. and late Grace Elizabeth (Hamilton) Fitze Paul was a retired Machinist for The National Institute of Health and a United States Navy Veteran....

Joyce Thomas

Joyce Thomas

Aug 18, 2022

Joyce Thomas, 91 of New Windsor passed away at home in the presence of her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in New York in 1931 to the Reverend Charles and Marguerite Owen. She was the widow of the late William L Thomas. Together they raised 2 children and had 5 grandchildren. Joyce spent her...

James Higgs

James Higgs

Aug 17, 2022

James Russell Higgs, 94 of Windsor Mill, MD passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, surrounded by his family. Devoted husband of Norma Jean Higgs (nee Farmer) for 74 yrs. Loving father of Gary Higgs, Craig Higgs, and wife Alice. Grandchildren: Amy McVicker and husband Tom McVicker, Nicole Markle and Husband Kevin Markle, Bridget Cutair and husband Mark Cutair, Patrick...

Lillian  Nelson

Lillian Nelson

Aug 17, 2022

Lillian Pearl Nelson, age 96, of Sykesville, MD was born in Winfield, Maryland on January 7, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Sophie Jason. She departed this world on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She was married to her devoted husband and best friend of 52 years, the late Moses Alfred Nelson who she affectionately called “Nelson”....

Flora Coddington

Flora Coddington

Aug 15, 2022

Flora Blanche Coddington (Strawser) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on August 15, 2022 at the young age of 74. She was born to the late Charles and Nelda Strawser in Eagle Rock, MD on August 4, 1948. After graduating high school, Flora fell in love and married her sweetheart the late...