Obituaries

William Farquharson

William Farquharson

Nov 1, 2024

William David Ross Farquharson Jr., age 88 of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1st, 2024. He was the surviving husband of Joan Irwin Farquharson, married for 65 years, and was born on March 10th 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ross was a devoted and faithful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He selflessly served God, family, and country...

Stephen Luebehusen

Stephen Luebehusen

Oct 28, 2024

Stephen James Luebehusen, 72 of Sykesville, MD passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, peacefully at the Dove House in Westminster, MD. He was born February 12, 1952, in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Gerald Luebehusen and the late Rita Luebehusen (nee Percell). Stephen was a proud graduate of Mount Saint Joseph High School then went on to work...

Bryan Crawford

Bryan Crawford

Oct 27, 2024

Bryan Thomas Crawford, 50, of Hampstead, Maryland died suddenly on October 27. Bryan was born in Towson, MD and attended Calvert Hall College (Go Hall!), Frostburg, and Towson University. He had an idyllic, oft storied childhood in Finksburg, Maryland, where he lived with his brothers Shaun and Derrick and parents, Tom and Brenda. His neighborhood yielded lifelong friendships in Scott...

John  Dutton

John Dutton

Oct 23, 2024

John Arthur Dutton, III, age 44, of New Windsor, MD, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Frederick Health Care Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was born March 8, 1980, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Beverly M. Welsh and husband Joe; and John Arthur Dutton II and wife Myra. He was a carpenter; loved playing horseshoes and spending time with...

Lucille  Smith

Lucille Smith

Oct 22, 2024

Lucille Kamka “Lucy” Smith, age 96, of Ellicott City, MD., died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her home. She was born November 4, 1927, in Baltimore, MD., the daughter of the late Christian Frederick Kamka and the late Annabelle Sybal Kamka (nee Wienecke). She was the wife of the late William Bryce Smith. She was a Dental Assistant for Dr....

Douglas  Barnes

Douglas Barnes

Oct 21, 2024

Douglas D. Barnes, age 78, of Sykesville, MD, died Monday, October 21, 2024, at his home. He was born in Heerlen, Netherlands on April 24, 1946, the son of the late Douglas Arthur Barnes and the late Carla B. Barnes (nee Marreẻ). He was the husband of the late Debra R. Barnes (nee Sticher). He was a retired tractor trailer...

Deanne Williams

Deanne Williams

Oct 20, 2024

Barbara DeAnne Williams (née Blomquist) passed away peacefully in Frederick, MD, on October 20, 2024, at the age of 69. DeAnne was a devoted mother. She dedicated her life to nurturing her nine children, as well as the many others who also came to know her affectionately as “Mom” or “Mama Williams.” DeAnne was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on January...

Stanley Hatfield

Stanley Hatfield

Oct 14, 2024

Stanley “Stan” William Hatfield, 63 of Sykesville, MD passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at home with loved ones. He was born December 14, 1960, in Maryland, the son of the late Gilbert Eugene Hatfield, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Hatfield (nee Duvall). Stan enjoyed being outside, fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He is...

David  Tyler

David Tyler

Oct 12, 2024

David Samuel Tyler, age 81, of Eldersburg, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at BridgingLife -Dove House in Westminster, MD. He was born October 15, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late George Samuel Tyler and the late Thelma Jane Tyler (nee Russell). He was the husband of Barbara L. Tyler (nee Parr) for 61 years. David, before...

Estelle Hines

Estelle Hines

Oct 7, 2024

Estelle Hines, 97 of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024. She was beloved wife of the late Paul Hines. She was born June 27, 1927, in Washington, DC the daughter of the late Ella Estelle McChesney. Estelle enjoyed bowling, Tap Dancing, Baking/cooking and playing the piano; and volunteered at hospitals and various other community services. She...

Edward  Parks

Edward Parks

Oct 3, 2024

Edward W. Parks, age 65, of Westminster, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2024. Born October 12th, 1958, he was the son of late Clarence and Evelyn Parks. He was the father of Michael and Christopher Parks. He graduated from Randallstown High School in 1976. He also attended Arundel Institute of Technology entering into the field of drafting, which led...

Jeanne Kelly

Jeanne Kelly

Oct 1, 2024

Jeanne O. Kelly (nee Oleinik), 96, formerly of Kensington, MD, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Edenton Retirement Center in Frederick, MD. Jeanne was born on July 26, 1928, in Washington D.C., the daughter of the late Joseph and Jane Oleinik (nee Flournoy). She was the widow of John Leo Kelly who predeceased her in 2004. Jeanne was a wonderful...

Dr. Marcus Bruce

Dr. Marcus Bruce

Oct 1, 2024

Marcus William (Bill) Bruce Dr. Bill Bruce peacefully passed away at their home in Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster MD on October 1, 2024. Bill was born February 15, 1934, in Washington, DC. At the age of 4 years old he was placed in an orphanage – The Swartzell Methodist Home for Children in Washington, DC a home in the Baltimore/Washington...

Lonnie  Wright

Lonnie Wright

Sep 29, 2024

Lonnie Hamer Wright ("Pop") April 3, 1923 – September 29, 2024 Lonnie Hamer Wright, lovingly known as "Pop," of New Windsor, Maryland, was born on April 3, 1923, in McColl, South Carolina, to Jennie Lee Vereen and Jason R. Ward and was adopted and raised by his stepfather, "Rob" Wright. On September 29, 2024, with his children by his side,...

George  Siegrist

George Siegrist

Sep 27, 2024

On Friday, September 27, 2024, George Alan Siegrist of Mt. Airy, MD passed peacefully at the Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. Those who loved him most surrounded him in his final earthly days. Born on August 28, 1957, in Rockville, Maryland to Herald and Edna Siegrist, Alan came to know his second “family” as an adolescent and was welcomed with...

Robert Davis

Robert Davis

Sep 26, 2024

Robert Stephen Davis (Steve), 65, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away from cancer on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at University of Maryland Medical Center, the same hospital where he was born. He was born on April 21, 1959, the son of Joyce Davis and the late Robert Davis. He was the loving husband of Joanne Lee Davis for 42 years....

Deborah Klarman

Deborah Klarman

Sep 25, 2024

Deborah Ann Klarman, age 63 of Jarrettsville, MD, passed away September 25, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted wife of James Klarman of Jarrettsville, MD for 38 years. Deborah was born on August 4, 1961, in Buffalo, NY. She enjoyed traveling, reading, skiing, and spending time with friends and relatives, especially her...

Charles Dolt

Charles Dolt

Sep 19, 2024

Charles Dolt, born September 7, 1935, in Saxton PA died on September 19, 2024, at Carroll Hospital Center at the age of 89. He retired as a superintendent of bridge construction, last employed by Allied Construction. Following high school he served in the Army in Korea. His lifelong hobbies included metal detecting, coin and bottle collecting. In addition, he was...

David Keith

David Keith

Sep 19, 2024

David Lewis Keith, 79 of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of Baltimore Passed Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Carroll Hospital Center Devoted husband of the late Christy (Bowman) Keith Born July 23, 1945 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Lewis S. Keith and late Elsa (Pfeiffer) Keith. Mr. Keith attended Gulf Cove United Methodist Church. He was a Vietnam...

Anna Bankert

Anna Bankert

Sep 19, 2024

Anna Klara Bankert, 97, of Westminster, MD passed away peacefully at Sunflower Hill Assisted Living in Westminster, MD on Thursday, September 19, 2024.Born on March 5, 1927 in Middle River, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Johanna Steidten Fischer. She was the wife of the late Neuman E. Bankert, Sr. with whom she shared 67 years...