Obituaries

Frank Parker

Frank Parker

Mar 5, 2025

A loving husband and father, Frank “Gary” Parker, passed away in Dover, DE on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Gary leaves his wife, Darlene Ann Parker, married for 27 years. He was the son of the late Frank Norwood and the late Ann Lydia Parker of Eldersburg, MD. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joann Parker. Gary...

George  Welsh

George Welsh

Mar 5, 2025

George Waterman Welsh, Jr., age 90, of Hampstead, MD and formerly of Randallstown, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on March 5, 2025. He was born in Cumberland, MD on October 4, 1934, son of the late George Waterman Welsh, Sr. and the late Ethel May Welsh (nee Wagner). George was the husband of the late Janet Warren Welsh...

Rita Kiernan

Rita Kiernan

Mar 4, 2025

Rita Hedwig Muhr Kiernan, 82, passed away peacefully at home in New Windsor, MD on March 4, 2025. She was born in Baltimore on October 21, 1942 to George Herbert and Margaret Muhr nee Schmidtchen. She attended Baltimore schools and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1964. She taught instrumental music in the Baltimore County school system,...

Babulal Dalsania

Babulal Dalsania

Mar 1, 2025

Babulal Ramjibhai Dalsania Passed away at the age of 72, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Eldersburg, MD. Born on July 13, 1952, in Motimarad, he carried with him a deep connection to his roots while embracing new experiences throughout his life. He will be deeply missed by his wife Vanita along with their children and spouses: Zil & Hitesh;...

Eleanora Evianiak

Eleanora Evianiak

Feb 28, 2025

Eleanora “Sue” Evianiak, age 81, of Woodbine, Maryland, passed away at home on February 28, 2025 . She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Thomas Evianiak. Eleanora was born August 18, 1943, and raised in Baltimore before moving to Harford County. She worked for Baltimore City Schools as a teacher’s aide, and brought color to the walls of...

Linda Krouse

Linda Krouse

Feb 26, 2025

Linda Lee Krouse, age 77, of Taneytown, Maryland, passed away on February 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Linda has joined her husband of 47 years, Ken Krouse, in heaven. Linda was born July 6, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Leonard and Elizabeth Pauza. She is survived by three brothers and sisters, Patty, Chuck and Wayne...

Robert  Hardesty

Robert Hardesty

Feb 23, 2025

Robert Hugh Hardesty (1942 - 2025) Robert “Bobby” Hardesty of Chambersburg, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday February 23, 2025. He was 83. Born in 1942 in Washington, DC, he spent much of his youth in St. Mary’s County, MD. He served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964, receiving an honorable discharge. He then...

Catherine Mcdonald

Catherine Mcdonald

Feb 21, 2025

Catherine McDonald, 70, of Eldersburg, MD, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who touched many lives with her strength, kindness, and dedication. Catherine proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer in Panama and was one of the Army’s first female attack dog handlers. After her military service,...

Martin Silverstein

Martin Silverstein

Feb 19, 2025

Martin Silverstein went home to his Lord and Savior with family by his side on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Martin was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 17, 1945 to the late Sol and Mae Silverstein. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Helene Silverstein. He is survived by his children, David (Eve) Silverstein and Debra...

Elizabeth Meekins

Elizabeth Meekins

Feb 19, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Meekins (nee Mathena) of Woodstock, MD, age 94, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Copper Ridge in Sykesville, MD. She was born April 12, 1930, in Millville, WV, the daughter of the late Vernon W. Mathena and Ethelean Mathena (nee Wilt). Beloved wife of Angus Dewey Meekins for 76 years, married on September 10, 1948. Survived by her...

Suzanne  Howell

Suzanne Howell

Feb 15, 2025

Suzanne Lindeman Howell, age 87, of Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster, MD, daughter of the late John Herbert Lindeman and the late Anna Elizabeth Leonard Lindeman, was reunited with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Mrs. Howell was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 12, 1937. The family moved to Cumberland when she was three. Following her graduation...

James  Dicken

James Dicken

Feb 15, 2025

James Clark Dicken, II, age 74, of Westminster, MD., died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home. He was born September 6, 1950, in Cumberland, MD, the son of the late James Clark Dicken, Sr., and the late Virginia Dicken (nee Smallwood). James was the husband of Suzanne M. Dicken (nee Petras), married October 30, 1971, at Holy Family R.C....

Charles Diller

Charles Diller

Feb 12, 2025

Charles W. Diller, Sr, 79 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born April 4, 1945, in Frederick, MD the son of his stepmother Norma Jean Diller and the late Charles Wilbur Diller. Charles enjoyed going camping, hunting, and spending time with his friends while fishing or shooting. He is survived by his children...

James Griffin

James Griffin

Feb 11, 2025

James “Jim” Neal Griffin, 77, of Sykesville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, peacefully at his home. He was the beloved husband of Naomi Griffin for 50 years. He was born May 10, 1947, in Hobart Oklahoma, the son of the late Ira Neal Griffin and the late Mary Helen Fellows Jim was a Veteran of the United...

Michael Hamilton

Michael Hamilton

Feb 11, 2025

Michael Hamilton, age 65, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, after a tough battle fought with ALS. He was the devoted husband to his loving wife and soul mate, Amy Hamilton, with whom he was together for 19 years. In addition to his Wife, Amy, he is...

Ardyce Stevens

Ardyce Stevens

Feb 6, 2025

In Memory of Ardyce Delores Stevens Ardyce Delores (nee Hagen) Stevens, 101, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1924, in Clinton, Minnesota to Carl and Bertha Hagen. She had six brothers and two sisters. After finishing high school in Clinton, she attended business college for 2 years in...

James  Tracey

James Tracey

Feb 6, 2025

James Melvin Tracey, Jr., age 87, of Pikesville, Maryland, passed peacefully on February 6, 2025, at Brightview Westminster Ridge. ‘Trace’, as he was known to some family and friends, was born on April 18, 1937, to the late James Melvin Tracey, Sr. and the late Anna Virginia Tracey (nee Smoot). He was the beloved husband of the late Esther ‘Annette’...

Carol Lockhart

Carol Lockhart

Feb 3, 2025

Carol K. Lockhart, 83 of Westminster, MD passed away peacefully Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Dove House. She was the beloved wife of Howard “Lucky” E. Lockhart. Mrs. Lockhart was born May 30, 1941 in Washington, D.C. the daughter of late Leon Terish and the late Ruth Terish Liberman. She was a homemaker but her hobbies including Playing Mah-Jongg,...

Aubrey Joines

Aubrey Joines

Feb 1, 2025

UPDATE Due to the chance of inclement weather the visitation scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025 has been moved to 12 Noon to 1 PM with the service starting at 1 PM. Aubrey Edward Joines, 85, of Woodbine MD, peacefully passed away on February 1, 2025. Simply known as Ed, he was born on February 14, 1939, to his loving...

Carlton Arndt

Carlton Arndt

Feb 1, 2025

Carlton “Les” Arndt Junior 87 of Winfield, Maryland died surrounded by his loving family at Carroll Hospital on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. He was the devoted husband to his wife Cindy Arndt, with whom he was married to for 65 years this past June. Born May 10, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Carlton Arndt...