Obituaries

Jo  Chen

Jo Chen

Aug 24, 2017

Jo Ann Chen (nee Graham), age 60, of Westminster, MD, died on August 24, 2017 peacefully at her home. She was born July 22, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Samuel and late Wanda Graham. Jo Ann loved shopping and socializing with friends as well as working outdoors and gardening. But the most important thing to her...

Joel  Tidman

Joel Tidman

Aug 23, 2017

Joel Malcolm Tidman, age 77, of Finksburg, formerly of Hanover, PA and Arbutus, MD, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at his home. He was born July 27, 1940 in Glassboro, New Jersey, the son of the late Edward William Tidman and the late Jacqueline Cake Tidman. He served in the US Army, was an Employee for Springfield State Hospital Water...

Ruth  Zimmerman

Ruth Zimmerman

Aug 22, 2017

Ruth Lynn Zimmerman, age 75, of Westminster, MD, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Westminster Health and Rehab Center in Westminster, MD. She was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Zimmerman, Sr. and the late Delia C. Ament Zimmerman; she was born July 2, 1942 in Baltimore, MD. Also preceded in death by her late brother C. Edward...

Lionel  Fry

Lionel Fry

Aug 21, 2017

Lionel Thomas Fry was born on April 29, 1945 to the late Louise H. Fry and Major H. Fry of Baltimore, MD. He departed this life on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Tom was a graduate of Woodlawn High School in 1964. Tom also served in the U.S. Navy as a Sea Bee 1963-1973...

Scott Burgoon

Scott Burgoon

Aug 7, 2017

Scott Robert Burgoon, 58, was a resident of Eldersburg, MD for 31 years. He passed away at home on Monday August 7, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Connie Jane Burgoon for 31 years. Scott was born October 13, 1957 in Harrisburg, PA the eldest son of the late John Robert Burgoon and the late Theda Mae Stahl. He...

Herman  Sirk

Herman Sirk

Aug 6, 2017

Herman C. Sirk, Sr., age 94, of Woodbine, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the Carroll Hospice-Dove House in Westminster, MD., he was surrounded by family and friends. Herman was born on June 3, 1923 in West Virginia the son of the late Willis Sirk and the late Sarah Delaughter Sirk. He later moved...

Michael Sirk

Michael Sirk

Aug 5, 2017

Michael Wade Sirk, 62, of Mount Airy, MD, died Saturday, August 5, 2017, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Although tragic, he died doing what he loved. Born in Olney, MD, November 10, 1954, he was the son of the late Jean Sirk and the late Raymond Sirk. Mike was the loving husband of Mary Anne...

Elizabeth Kraft

Elizabeth Kraft

Jul 31, 2017

Elizabeth Hood Kraft, 86 of Mt. Airy, MD Passed Monday July 31, 2017. She was the Beloved wife of the late Leo William Kraft. Mrs. Kraft was born December 16, 1930 in New Market, MD the daughter of the late Howard E. and Olea (Runkles) Hood. She helped her husband on the family farm and also worked at Farmers and...

Nilo Vidi

Nilo Vidi

Jul 28, 2017

Nilo Louis Vidi, 89 of Woodbine, a life long knife and tool grinder (moleta) died peacefully July 28th at home after a short illness. Nilo was born September 17, 1927 in Pinzolo Italy, a small village in the Italian Alps. He was the son of the late Pietro and Maria (Ferrari) Vidi and the husband of the late Mary Cole...

Larry Ermine

Larry Ermine

Jul 28, 2017

Larry Lee Ermine, 72, of Owings Mills, MD passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Loch Raven Community Living Center. He was born October 20, 1945 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Verda Lillian Ermine (nee Miley) and the late William Ermine. Mr. Ermine served in the United States Navy for 5 years, he was a 1965...

Wanda Sokolinski

Wanda Sokolinski

Jul 27, 2017

Wanda E. Sokolinski (nee Stasiewiez) 85, of Westminster, MD passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at University of Maryland Medical center. She was born September 28, 1931 in Wilno, Poland Beloved wife of the late Piotr Sokolinski. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 11:30 AM at St. Peter the Apostle Cemetery in Libertytown 9191...

Patsy Kressig

Patsy Kressig

Jul 25, 2017

Patsy A. Kressig (nee Carrell), age 85, of Sykesville formerly of Mt. Airy, Passed Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born December 23, 1932 in Hochhime, Texas , the daughter of the late Floyd Carrell and late Laura Carrell (nee Crawford). She worked for the Federal Government as a Program Analyst for 31 years. Mrs. Kressig also was a Volunteer...

Margaret Harper

Margaret Harper

Jul 25, 2017

Margaret Malone (Donnelly) Harper, 69 of Sykesville, MD Passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Beloved wife of William “Bill” Donald Harper, Jr. Mrs. Harper was born October 25, 1947 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Douglas Adams Donnelly and late Betty (Kunkle) Donnelly. She was an avid reader, basket collector and a loving mother...

Martha Clay

Martha Clay

Jul 23, 2017

Martha Evelyn Pope Clay, 96, of Mt. Airy, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 , at Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center in Frederick. Born Martha Evelyn Gartrell, May 30, 1921 in Plane #4, Mt. Airy, she was the daughter of the late Howard G. Gartrell and the late Mamie E. Murphy Gartrell. She was the wife of the late Charles Henry...

Patricia  Olson

Patricia Olson

Jul 17, 2017

Patricia A. Olson (nee Robins), age 76, of Columbia, MD, died Monday, July 17, 2017 at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD. She was born October 7, 1940 in St. Mary’s, Idaho the daughter of the late Charles A. Robins and the late Olive P. Robins (nee Simpson). She was a RN for Springfield State Hospital in Sykesville, MD. She...

Gilbert Hillsinger

Gilbert Hillsinger

Jul 16, 2017

Gilbert T. Hillsinger 73, of Winfield, MD Passed Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Carroll Hospital Center with family beside him. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Wanda A. (Brown) Hillsinger. Mr. Hillsinger was born November 4, 1943 in Ellicott City, MD the son of the late Stephen Henry Hillsinger and the late Maude E. (Barnes) Hillsinger. He...

Alyne Subock

Alyne Subock

Jul 15, 2017

Alyne (Ludwig) Subock, 85 of Mt. Airy, MD Passed Saturday, July 15, 2017 Beloved wife of the late Marion R. Subock Mrs. Subock was born November 12, 1931 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Frederick Wilhelm Ludwig and Minnie Voila Sterner Ludwig. Mrs. Subock was a homemaker, a member of Taylorsville United Methodist Church, loved being with family...

Herman Christian

Herman Christian

Jul 13, 2017

Herman Lee Christian, Sr. 55 of Thurmont Died suddenly Thursday, July 13, 2017 at home. He was born August 20, 1961 in Bethesda, MD the son of the late Oscar Herman and the late Rose Marie (Gray) Christian. He loved his kids, grand kids and family. He enjoyed fishing and crabbing. Surviving are daughters Rose Christian of Thurmont, Amanda and...

George Brown

George Brown

Jul 13, 2017

George R. Brown, Jr., 82, of Westminster, passed away July 13, 2017 at Copper Ridge. Born in Mount Airy on January 7, 1935, he was the son of the late George R. Brown and Laura (Poole) Chaney. He was the husband of 52 years of Ruth Ann (Runkles) Brown. He was a 1955 graduate of Mount Airy High School. While...

Mabel  Horton

Mabel Horton

Jul 13, 2017

Mabel Catherine Horton (nee Fritz), 73, of Mt. Airy, MD died July 13, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of George Horton. They were married for 54 years. She was born October 11, 1943 in Frederick County, MD Mrs. Horton was the daughter of the late Harry B. Fritz and late Irene C. Fritz (nee Duvall). Mrs....