Obituaries

Jun 18, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Jane Ebbs (nee Hutchinson), 74, of Mount Airy, MD passed away June 18, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital.

Sandy was the beloved wife of Tom Ebbs of 40 years.

She was born on October 26, 1950, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of William David Hutchinson, Sr. and Nancy Jane Hutchinson (nee Terrett).

Sandy retired from Geico and Banner Life. She was...

Jun 15, 2025

Harry Thomas “Hank” Franklin, age 88, of Ocean View, DE formerly of Carroll County, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

The beloved husband of Barbara Darlene Franklin (nee Ashley) for 69 years.

Born April 7, 1937, in New Windsor, MD the son of the late Alvie Eugene Franklin and the late Helen Irene Franklin (nee...

Jun 15, 2025

Nancy Lee Carver (nee Bongiovani), 84 of Sykesville, MD formerly of Ellicott City, MD passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Henry Carver for 59 years.

Nancy was born June 17, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Benedict Bongiovani and the late Barbara Bongiovani (nee Hupp).

After graduation from Towson...

Jun 15, 2025

Suzanne Elizabeth Berg, 53, of Pasadena, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Carroll Hospital Center on June 15, 2025, surrounded by family.

Suzanne was born on 09/22/71 in Baltimore, Maryland to James and Barbara Berg. Suzanne graduated in 1989 from Chesapeake High School in Anne Arundel County. Suzanne had a passion for bowling and was active with her bowling group (Handicap Accessible...

Jun 15, 2025

Clarence Edgar (Ed) Pugh, Jr., age 85, from Palmetto, FL and West Friendship, MD passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born in Orrstown, PA in 1940. Ed was an electrical engineer and an entrepreneur. He enjoyed golf, softball with the Howard Hitters, and playing cards with friends. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy Pugh, his sister...

Jun 14, 2025

John William Davis Sr. (known as Bill) of Sykesville, Maryland passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after battling cancer for more than a year at his home.

Bill was born on February 24, 1938, in Carroll County Maryland to Truman Davis and Virginia (Mom-mom) Nichols Davis. Bill served in the Army, Private first class, during the Korean war. He was...

Jun 13, 2025

Barbara Mae Bunch (Graves) 62 of Mt. Airy, MD the wife of the late Cass Bunch, III.

Passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at home She was the daughter of the late Albert L. Graves and the late Emma Jean Braden Isaacs.

She was a avid reader of the Bible, Loved doing word searches and Watching old time TV shows on TV...

Jun 10, 2025

Miia Ryan Illiano, 61, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

 She was the beloved wife of Francesco Illiano

Miia was born March 11m 1964 in West Palm Beach FL

Surviving in addition to her husband and mother; is her daughter Amber & husband Thomas Locke, and sons Randy & Gennaro; step-father Rein Kiima; grandchildren Finnegan and Gillian Locke...

Jun 9, 2025

Jack Sizemore, age, 89, of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away June 9th, 2025, at Fairhaven Retirement Community.

Jack was born in Camden New Jersey but lived a significant part of his life in the Chicago area and Maryland. As a young man Jack lettered in three sports and was president of his high school class. He had a lifelong love of sports...

Jun 4, 2025

Leo A. Day, age 86, of New Market, MD., died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his home.

He was born November 21, 1938, in Frederick County, Maryland, on the site which is now the Elk Run Winery.

He was the son of the late William Earl Day and the late Pearlie Mae Day (nee Wright).

Leo attended Mt. Airy High School; and was...

Jun 1, 2025

Michael Grier Pond, 85 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Born on May 30, 1940, in Tallula, Illinois, the son of the late Stanley & Edna Pond.

Michael had a distinguished career, serving at the Department of Defense. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. A graduate of Western Illinois University. He...

May 27, 2025

Donald Lee Garst, 94, of New Windsor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Born July 5, 1930 in Frederick County, MD, he was the son of the late John Gilmer and Mae Cordelia (Knill) Garst. He was the beloved husband of the late Patsie Lee (Himes) Garst.

Donald was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed gardening in his later years....

May 25, 2025

May 23, 2025

Betty Reiblich, age 97, passed on May 23, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was the daughter of Ferdinand C. Eitemiller and Carrie Deitz Eitemiller. She was raised on a farm in Randallstown, MD with her 6 siblings, and graduated from Catonsville High School.

She was the beloved wife of Ralph D. Reiblich (deceased); devoted mother of...

May 22, 2025

Frederick Wayne Winkler

December 28, 1937 – May 22, 2025

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frederick Wayne Winkler, of Woodbine, Maryland, who left us on May 22, 2025, at the age of 87.

Wayne or “Wink,” as he was affectionately known to many, was a devoted husband to Patricia (nee Norris) for 66 years, and father to...

May 18, 2025

Sylvia Cecire was born on July 28, 1937 and lived 87 full years. A native of Long Island, Sylvia lived in New Market, Maryland with Bernard Cecire, the love of her life and husband of 68 years. She passed from this world on May 18, 2025 at the Dove House with family around her. Sylvia lived her Roman Catholic faith...

May 17, 2025

Georgia J. Hoppmann (née Hansen), 80, passed away on May 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of Christy and Loretta Hansen, both of whom preceded her in death.

Georgia was also preceded in death by her husband John A. Hoppmann Jr., and her brother Kirby Hansen.

She is survived by her three children Christina Ingle (Mark), Lt. Col....

May 16, 2025

Ronald Schwedes, Sr., 79, of New Windsor, MD, died on May 16, at Kline Hospice House, of Mt. Airy, MD. He was born on September 1, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late John G. Schwedes and June Niobi Schwedes. He had one sibling, John C. Schwedes.

Ron enlisted in the US Army after high school for a three-year...

May 15, 2025

Holly Jane Harrison, 64 of Woodbine

Passed away at her home Thursday, May 15, 2025

Born October 13, 1960 in Frederick , MD the daughter of the late Fred “Gene” Harrison and late Mary Sue (Reed) Harrison.

Holly was a self-employed entrepreneur and was involved in several businesses and a board member of local banks. She graduated South Carroll High School early and...

May 14, 2025

Lois Constance “Connie” Courpas (Benner) age 92, of Westminster, Maryland, born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Harry Donald Benner and the late Constance H. Morris, peacefully passed at Dove House on May 14, 2025. Connie was predeceased by loving husband of 52 years, William “Bill” Angelo Courpas, who passed February 7, 2005. Connie...