Obituaries
Georgia Earnestine Dove
Sep 26, 2025
Georgia Earnestine Dove, of Woodbine, died peacefully at the age of 99 on September 26, 2025. Throughout her whole life, she was known for her beautiful smile. She was a truly gentle person with a welcoming, kind and generous spirit for family, friends and anyone she met. One of ten children, she was born on a farm in western Howard...
Carolyn L. Bankert
Sep 25, 2025
Carolyn “Carol” L. Bankert (nee Ash), 81 of Westminster, MD passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home.
She was the beloved wife of the late L. Brian Bankert.
Born December 9, 1943, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Richard Stanley Ash, Sr. and the late Alice May Ash (nee Benjamin).
Carol loved going to Ocean City, MD, shopping,...
James W. Anders
Sep 25, 2025
James W. Anders, 84, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
The beloved husband of Wardella Anders (nee Smith) for 65 years.
Born May 15, 1941, in Freeze, VA the son of the late Joshua Anders and Callie Frances Anders (nee Sexton).
He was a member of Mt. Airy Isacc Walton Classic Car...
Robert Eugene Driver
Sep 22, 2025
Robert Eugene Driver, age 94, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home.
He was born September 16, 1931, in Mt. Airy, Maryland, the son of the late William Rufus Driver and the late Florence Edith Driver (nee Rimbey).He was preceded in death by sisters Hazel Driver, and Hattie Coleman (nee Driver)
He was the husband of the...
William S. Staewen
Sep 19, 2025
On Friday, September 19, 2025, William Stanley Staewen, 91; beloved husband of the late Jean L. Staewen; devoted father of William Scott Staewen & wife Lisa.
William S. Staewen C.C.E., Emeritus, co-inventor of the Implantable Heart Defibrillator and a Clinical Engineering pioneer, graduated from the Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering and Mathematics. His medical engineering career spanned over 30...
James Spealman
Sep 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of James Spealman, 66, on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born July 30, 1959, the son of the late Ronald Spealman and the late Helen and George Zumbrun.
He is survived by his sons, Dane Spealman of Sparks MD, Justin Spealman and wife, Gen of Pikesville, MD Grandchildren, Kaleb Spealman, Skye Spealman, Mason...
Howard Lee Nusenko
Sep 15, 2025
Howard Lee Nusenko, age 72, of Sykesville, MD, died Monday, September 15, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center- BridgingLife Hospice Care in Westminster, MD.
He was born May 23, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Ralph Nusenko and the late Matilda Nusenko-Friedman (nee Koppel).
He worked for the Maryland Workshop for the Blind; loved music and playing the Harmonica.
He is...
John B. McBride
Sep 14, 2025
John B. McBride, 79, of Woodbine, MD passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Midge C. Boteler McBride.
Born October 11, 1945, in Bethesda, MD the son of the late Marion Hill McBride and the late John Joseph McBride.
He was very active with the Widow and Widowers of Howard County, the...
Joanne Louise Ferguson
Sep 13, 2025
Joanne L. Ferguson (nee Crouthamel), 84 of Westminster, MD passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home.
She was the spouse of 52 years to the late Howard F. Ferguson Jr.
Born October 17, 1940, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late James H. Crouthamel and the late Etta R. Crouthamel (nee Green), and the sister to the late...
Carol Buswell
Sep 10, 2025
Carol Buswell, 84, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at Kline Hospice House.
Born September 23, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved wife of the late Herman Stewart Buswell, with whom she shared 45 wonderful years.
Carol was the heart of our home, the sole caretaker of her daughter, Aimee. She devoted her life to...
Carolyn D. Neumyer
Sep 9, 2025
Carolyn D. Neumyer (nee Diamond), 92, formerly of Westminster, MD passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
The beloved life partner for 46 years of Norman Seitz, Sr.
She was born December 19, 1932, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Edith Diamond (nee Fowler) and the late Oliver Diamond.
She was a life-long fan of the Baltimore Orioles (Go O’s!). Mrs....
Martha Ann Cook
Sep 8, 2025
Martha Ann Cook (nee Lowman), 87, of Woodbine, MD passed away on Monday September 8, 2025, at Carroll County Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Alfred Cook.
Born January 30, 1938, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late John Lowman and the late Martha Lowman (nee Gassaway).
She enjoyed crossword puzzles, word searches and watching football, especially the...
Beatrice Wright
Sep 6, 2025
Beatrice Irene Wright (nee Burdette), 85 of New Windsor, MD passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Arvin Wright.
Beatrice was born January 28, 1940, in Westminster, MD the daughter of the late Charles Burdette and the late Sarah Burdette (nee Bowers).
She was a member of Taylorsville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening,...
Janet Hood Barnes
Sep 1, 2025
Janet Hood Barnes, 89, of Winfield, MD passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Born June 14, 1936, in Mt. Airy, MD the daughter of the late Foard Hood and the late Frances Moxley.
She was the wife of the late James Lowell Barnes.
Mrs. Janet was a charter member of the Winfield Ladies Auxiliary, where she held many positions including President for...
Donna L. Parks-Wilner
Aug 31, 2025
Donna Parks-Wilner, born on April 15th, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away Sunday evening, August 31st, 2025, after a hard-fought battle against cancer. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by those she loved, and those that loved her.
Donna was stalwart in her friendships and loyalty, exceptional in her hospitality to all who crossed her doorstep, and unrivaled in her ability...
Joseph Eugene Mentzell
Aug 29, 2025
Joseph Eugene Mentzell, 77 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away at home on Friday, August 29, 2025.
He was the beloved husband of the late Carol June Mentzell (nee Boteler) for 53 years.
Born December 7, 1947, in Baltimore, MD the son of the late William Eugene Mentzell Jr. and the late Edna Vivian Mentzell (nee Peddicord).
Joseph enjoyed painting and cooking and...
Darlene Anne Kelly
Aug 29, 2025
Darlene Anne Kelly, 67 of Woodbine, MD passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at home. The beloved wife of John Kelly. Devoted mother of Caitlin Kelly and Alexandra Kelly.
The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at St. Michaels Catholic Church Poplar Springs the old Chapel at 1200 St Michaels Rd, Mt. Airy, MD 21771...
Charles Maynard Kraft, Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Maynard Kraft, Sr., aged 89, of Crofton, Maryland, passed away on August 25, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 68 years, Patricia “Pat” Kraft (née Foley); three children – Terry Monaldi (Lindo), Cindi Johnston (Bob), Chuck Kraft (Nina), and Carl Will (Donna), who was like a son...
James "Steve" Steven Brown
Aug 23, 2025
James Steven “Steve” Brown L.C.S.W., 83 of Sykesville, MD passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home.
The beloved husband of Margaret S. Brown for 51 years.
Born April 9, 1942, in Takoma Park, MD the son of the late Geraldine Brown.
He graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Francis Dorsey Ross
Aug 23, 2025
Francis Dorsey Ross, 90 of Littlestown, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at home. Born August 22, 1935, in Howard County, MD he was the son of the late Maurice & and the late Marjorie Ross.
He was the beloved husband of Theresa Ross, his wife of 48 years.
After graduating from Sykesville High School,...
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