Obituaries

John William Norwood

John William Norwood

May 24, 2026

John William Norwood, 90, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home.

The beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Norwood (nee Sager) for 59 years.

Born March 28, 1936, in Woodville, MD the son of the late Murhel William Norwood and the late Ruby L. Norwood (nee Baumgardner).

John was a veteran of the United States Army. He...

LLoyd Kenneth Cobun, II

LLoyd Kenneth Cobun, II

May 22, 2026

Lloyd Kenneth Cobun, II, 79 of Westminster, MD passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home.

The beloved husband of Donna Cobun (nee Belt) for 39 years.

Born March 14, 1947, in Morgantown, WV the son of the late Lloyd K. Cobun and the late Braxie Cobun (nee Hunt).

He enjoyed reading, antiquing, working on cars and taking long rides on...

Sandra Watkins

Sandra Watkins

May 18, 2026

Sandra Kay Watkins, 76, of Mt. Airy passed away on Monday, May 18th at Autumn Lake in Sykesville, Maryland. Sandy was born on November 23, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Dale and Marion Brubaker. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, J. Wayne Watkins.

Sandy had been employed as a legal secretary for...

Shirley Mae Horton

Shirley Mae Horton

May 10, 2026

Shirley Mae Horton (nee Skipper), 89 of Westminster, MD passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Beloved wife of the late Ralph Emerson Horton for 46 years.

She was born August 3, 1936, in Hampstead, MD.

Survived by her children Ken Horton & wife Sandy and Debbie Tegeler & Walter; granny of Walt “Bud” Tegeler & wife Stephanie, Rebecca Singo & husband JT,...

Harold Hoffman

Harold Hoffman

May 9, 2026

Harold K. Hoffman, 85, passed away on May 9, 2026. Born January 6, 1941 in New Market, MD, he was the son of the late Frank and Bertha (Bussard) Hoffman. Beloved husband of the late Betty L. Hoffman.

He was a Pressman for the Baltimore Sun Papers.

Surviving are his sister, Barbara L. Fink; niece Lisa Hoffman and nephew Kenneth Fink. He...

Marlene M. DeRosa

Marlene M. DeRosa

May 9, 2026

Marlene M. DeRosa, 88, of Sykesville, MD passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

The beloved wife of the late Jack L. DeRosa, her husband of 56 years.

Born November 12, 1937, in Cumberland, MD the daughter of the late Rosella Smith. At the young age of 11, she began working at Tolls Grocery Store, helping stock shelves and assist customers after...

James D. Henry, Sr.

James D. Henry, Sr.

May 7, 2026

James D. Henry, Sr., 80, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Carroll County Hospital, in Westminster, MD.

The beloved husband of the late Patricia Arlene Henry (nee Wells).

Born September 3, 1945, in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Olympia Evelyn (nee Tangires) Henry and the late Edgar Henry.

James was a veteran of the United States Navy, then served...

Lewis Fletcher Bigelow

Lewis Fletcher Bigelow

May 7, 2026

Lewis Fletcher Bigelow, 86, of Mount Airy, Maryland passed away on May 7, 2026.

Born on February 21, 1940, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Lewis lived a full and adventurous life rooted in family, service, and a love for the open road. He proudly served in the United States Army as a Vietnam War veteran and carried a deep appreciation for his...

Henry "Hank" Kurt Schaufele

Henry "Hank" Kurt Schaufele

May 5, 2026

Henry “Hank” Kurt Schaufele

July 17, 1960 – May 5, 2026

Henry “Hank” Kurt Schaufele passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2026, at his home in Hermitage, Tennessee. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Marie Schaufele and Alexander Schaufele. Hank spent most of his life dedicated to his work and enjoying time at home with his family.

He was preceded...

Mary Etta Bailey

Mary Etta Bailey

May 4, 2026

Mary Etta Bailey, 88, of Woodbine, MD, passed away on May 4, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 18, 1938, in Howard County to William Martin Mayne and Mary Elizabeth Mayne.

Mary Etta worked at Brooke Grove Assisted Living and Asbury Methodist Village. She then dedicated her life to her family, working as a devoted mother and grandmother....

Leon A. Costley, Sr.

Leon A. Costley, Sr.

May 2, 2026

Leon A. Costley, Sr., 84, of Westminster, MD passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Sinai Hospital.

Born April 7, 1942, in Carroll County, MD the son of the late Raymond Costley and the late Alverta Myers Costley.

He was the husband of the late Carol Francine Gibson Costley.

Leon graduated from Robert Moton. He worked for Springfield State Hospital from 1974...

William Horace Burns

William Horace Burns

Apr 29, 2026

William Horace "Pete" Burns

February 18, 1933 – April 29, 2026

William Horace Burns, known to everyone who loved him as "Pete”, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 93. A man of quiet strength and deep devotion, Pete lived a life measured not in years, but in the loyalty, he showed his family, and the work he...

Charles D. "Buddy" Grimes

Charles D. "Buddy" Grimes

Apr 28, 2026

Charles Dennis “Buddy” Grimes, 71 of Union Bridge, MD passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Buddy was the devoted husband of the late Pamela L. Grimes (nee Lippmann).

Born April 22, 1955, in Randallstown, MD the son of the late Frank Grimes, Sr. and the late Teresa Grimes (nee Nickoles).

Buddy was an electrician for many years and after retiring enjoyed spending...

Susanne Marker Breidenstein

Susanne Marker Breidenstein

Apr 28, 2026

Susanne Marker (Eavey) Breidenstein, born January 3, 1935, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Rudolph R. and Mary I. Eavey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, reunited with her beloved husband, Harold D. “Bud” Breidenstein, who preceded her in death after more than 60 years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on love, family, and lasting memories.

They...

Wolfgang Klaiber

Wolfgang Klaiber

Apr 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Wolfgang Klaiber

A great heart has ceased to beat. Wolfgang Klaiber, the oldest son of Gottfried and Elisabeth Klaiber, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, at the age of 90. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. 

Wolf was born on January 23, 1936, in the historic town of Weinheim, Germany. He grew up at...

Douglas "Doug" Floyd

Douglas "Doug" Floyd

Apr 24, 2026

Douglas “Doug” Floyd passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at his home.

He was born May 19, 1939, in Hamilton, OH.

He is survived by his loving wife Michele Floyd (nee Pappas) and many loving relatives and Friends.

Douglas had many jobs in his life. After fully retiring in 2021, his interests included doing word search puzzles and watching westerns, always with...

Michael Allen Honaker

Michael Allen Honaker

Apr 22, 2026

Michael Allen Honaker (age 68) of Eldersburg, Maryland passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026 surrounded by his wife and pastor.

He was born to parents Norma and Charles Honaker of Alexandria, Virginia. Mike graduated from VATECH with a BS degree in Aerospace Engineering and led a very successful career and was highly respected by his colleagues in that field. Michael...

Jerry Lee Savage

Jerry Lee Savage

Apr 22, 2026

Jerry Lee Savage, 83, of Pikesville, MD passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his home.

The beloved husband of Beverly Savage (nee Blake).

Born March 4, 1943, in Gaithersburg, MD, the son of the late Charles “Monk” and the late Irene Savage.

He grew up on a farm and then went to work on his own farm until 2002, when...

Natalie Debes Mantegna

Natalie Debes Mantegna

Apr 18, 2026

Natalie Debes Mantegna, 92, of Sykesville, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Born December 3, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late, Aloysius George Debes and Mary Caroline (Etzel) Debes.

Natalie was a 1951 graduate of Seton High School and a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Eldersburg, MD. She...

Linda Joyce Buchwald

Linda Joyce Buchwald

Apr 18, 2026

Linda Joyce Buchwald (nee. Muench) passed peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026 surrounded by the love and laughter of her family, and holding the hand of her husband of 66 years, Thomas (Champ) Patrick Buchwald. Born on March 21, 1942 in Baltimore, where she spent most of her early life, Catonsville became the community where she and Champ raised their...