Obituaries

Nov 29, 2018

Betty Anna Franklin (nee Knill), age 91, of Woodbine, Maryland died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at University of Maryland Shock Trauma, Baltimore, MD. She was the wife of the late William McKinley Franklin. She was born October 4, 1927, in Maryland the daughter of the late Roger Samuel Knill and the late Anna Mercer Knill. She enjoyed traveling, backpack camping,...

Nov 28, 2018

Gladys Christine “Chris” Bigott, 83, formerly of Earlville, IL and Downers Grove, IL passed away, Wednesday, November, 28 2018 at the Lorien Taneytown Assisted Living Facility, Taneytown, MD. Chris was born January 2, 1935 in Hinsdale, IL, the daughter of the late Emil and Helen (Novotny) Spevak. Chris and Richard, her late beloved husband, enjoyed camping with family and friends...

Nov 24, 2018

Carl Frederick "Butch" Miller aged 85 of Sykesville died November 24, 2018. Husband of the late J. Ann "Mickey" Miller (nee Nitsch). Son of the late Charles G. and Asunda L. Miller (nee Gartner). Predeceased by brothers Louis G. and Charles G. Miller. He is survived by his children Linda A. Hacha (James), Gail M. Mason (Mark) and Carl E....

Nov 17, 2018

Raymond V. “Skip” Merkle, 85 of Granite, MD Died Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Gilchrist Columbia Beloved husband of Nadine Brooks Merkle. Skip was born November 11, 1933 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Raymond Gerald Merkle and late May J. Cronhardt Merkle. He was the President of Raymond G. Merkle Inc. until his retirement in 2001. Skip...

Nov 15, 2018

Julius "Jake" N Jacobson, 67, of Niagara, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his daughter's home in Woodbine, Maryland. He was born August 21, 1951 in Marinette, Wisconsin to Hazel Jacobson. Julius graduated from Maine West High School in Des Plaines, Illinois, class of 69. Julius joined the United States Army in 1977 where he served our nation...

Nov 15, 2018

Dorothy Louise "Dot" Furney passed away under hospice care at her home with family attending on Thursday, November 15th, 2018, following a brief illness. Born in Baltimore to Louise and Mel Jones on February 9, 1942, Dot spent her early years in her beloved Dundalk, where lifelong friendships were formed. Her family moved to nearby Rosedale when Dot was in...

Nov 11, 2018

Duffy, Joan M. On, Sunday, November 11, 2018 Joan Marie (Whelan) Duffy, 75 of Eldersburg formerly of Columbia. Beloved wife of the late Richard I. Duffy, Sr. Devoted mother of Richard I. Duffy, Jr and wife Sheryl Loving grandmother of Katlyn J. and Justin M. Duffy The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 17, 2018 12 to 1 PM...

Nov 10, 2018

William Donald Darling, age 94, Formerly of Randallstown, died Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Long View Health Care Center in Manchester, MD. He was born January 28, 1924 in Owings Mills, MD., the son of the late Charles Howard Darling and the late Nellie Fern Darling (nee Harmon). He was the husband of the late Ethel Virginia “Petey” Darling (nee...

Nov 9, 2018

Kelsey "Kelso" Madison Barry, age 17, of Silver Run, MD., passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. She was born in Westminster, MD on November 10, 2000, the daughter of James and Lisa Barry, baby sister of Jimmy and Kylie Barry. Granddaughter of Paula and Lou Nickles of Eldersburg MD. Great granddaughter of Joan McNeil...

Nov 8, 2018

Margie Ann (Arrowood) Chrobot, 80, of Westminster passed on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Lee Chrobot. Mrs. Chrobot was born December 24, 1937 in Marion, NC, the daughter of the late Charles and late Bertha (Evans) Arrowood. She worked as a CMA for Westminster Nursing & Convalescent Center. She loved spending time...

Nov 7, 2018

James Edward Knight, age 83, of Windsor Mills, MD, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Seasons Hospice, Baltimore, MD. He was born Pikeville, TN on December 6, 1934, the son of the late Emmitt Knight and the late Lillian Scott Knight. He is the husband of Anna Rachel Knight (nee Minton) of 56 years. He was a Master Carpenter; enjoyed...

Nov 5, 2018

Charles A. Proctor (Ladd) a resident of the Fairhaven Community in Sykesville MD, passed away Monday morning November 5, 2018. Mr. Proctor is survived by his wife Betty-Anne (Stephie) Proctor, his three daughters, Lynn P. Richie, Carole P. Stacy and Dale Proctor. He is also survived by his grandchildren Heather Davis, Kimberly Shrum,Tanya Alford, Stuart Richie and Heath Stacy and...

Nov 3, 2018

Gene Elizabeth Blubaugh Taylor, “Genie”, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the age of 93. From her birth in Chambersburg, PA, on August 29, 1925, to her death on Saturday, she nurtured those around her with her love, respect, and care. She was born to the Reverend Benjamin Franklin Blubaugh Sr, and his wife, Elizabeth Mensor Middour...

Oct 31, 2018

Yolanda (Tomarchio) Groves of Westminster formerly of Randallstown and Granite. Passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She is the Beloved wife of Stanley Donald Groves, Sr. Mrs. Groves was born July 12, 1930 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Sebastiano Tomarchio and Angela Carbone Tomarchio. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Groves was the former President of Ladies Sodality...

Oct 31, 2018

Robert H. Beck, age 98, of Randallstown, MD, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Fairhaven in Sykesville, MD. He was born April 9, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA., the son of the late Harry Anthony Beck and the late Florence Little Beck. He was the husband of the late Barbara Vidovic Beck. He was a proud WWII Veteran in the Air...

Oct 30, 2018

Louise “Nana” Willingham, age 97, of Accident, MD, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, MD. She was born July 17, 1921 in Bethesda, MD the daughter of the late Morris Leonard Morrison and the late Clara Belle Morrison (nee Renshaw). Louise was the wife of the late H. Ray Willingham. She was a...

Oct 27, 2018

In Loving memory of Aiymiriorn D. Morgan (Alana). Leaves behind her mother Gwendolyn Morgan King, step-dad David King, brother, Ricky & Antonio Morgan, sister-in-law Raylin Morgan and nieces and nephews, and aunt’s and uncles. Also leaves behind plenty of friends. Services are all Private.

Oct 24, 2018

Forest W. Hiner 57 of New Windsor, MD formerly of Roanoke, VA Passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 after a 4 year battle with Cancer. Mr. Hiner was born May 8, 1961 in Roanoke, VA the son of Helen Moler Hiner and the late Harvey t. Hiner. He was an accountant for various businesses. He was graduate of Roanoke College....

Oct 22, 2018

Oct 19, 2018

Paul N. (Pete) Strine, Jr., 72 of New Windsor, died Friday, October 19,2018 at Carroll Hospital Center. Born September 25, 1946, he was the son of the late Paul N Strine, Sr and the late Hazel Strine. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Kim Strine. He served in the United States Air force and was a...