Obituaries
Howard Stettmeier
Dec 11, 2021
Howard Kenneth Stettmeier Jr. (Ken), age 79 from Westminster/Ocean City, MD died suddenly Saturday December 11, 2021, peacefully surrounded by family. He was born June 22, 1942, in Baltimore, MD and is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy K. Stettmeier. After serving in the Coast Guard, he was employed by A&P/Super Fresh as a butcher and owned and...
Gary Backof
Dec 10, 2021
Gary Michael Backof, 74, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021 at Kline Hospice House, where he spent his last couple of weeks being lovingly cared for by the incredible hospice staff. After spending the day before with visitors and having messages read to him from those who couldn’t be there, he was ready to “go...
Howard Davis
Dec 9, 2021
Howard William Davis, 83 of Mt. Airy, Md passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at St. Agnes Hospital surrounded by his family. Howard was the beloved husband of Wilma Jane Davis (nee Gribble) for 61 years. He was born July 24, 1938, in Braznell, PA the son of the late Herbert Davis, Sr. and the late Edith A. Davis...
Raymond Wright
Dec 7, 2021
As a 1957 Glen Burnie High School Classmate wrote in 1956, “A nice kid with a big pile of muscles and a sweet disposition”, thank you Ho’se! Raymond (Ray) Lewis Wright, Jr. joined his high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years in heaven on 7 December 2021, unexpectedly. He spent two years missing her dearly but chose to use...
Joan Hoffman
Dec 6, 2021
Joan Hoffman (Nee Horn), age 71 of Westminster, MD, formerly of Catonsville and Ellicott City, MD died Monday, December 6th, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 8, 1950, the daughter of Doris (Stortz) Horn and Micky Horn. Joan was predeceased by the love of her life, Richard M. Hoffman Sr. She was the devoted...
Theresa Zepp
Dec 4, 2021
Theresa Zepp, age 84, peacefully passed away on December 4, 2021 in the company of her family at her home in Sykesville, Maryland. She was the beautiful bride to the late George Zepp. A caring, compassionate, and loving woman, she retired from the Springfield Hospital and could be found tending to her garden or preparing the most delightful and tasteful...
Sherry Clagett
Dec 4, 2021
Sherry A. Clagett (nee Banks) of New Windsor, MD, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 73 at Golden Crest Assisted Living in Hampstead, MD. She was born June 30, 1948, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late James and Thelma Banks. Sherry was the wife of the late Manley “Jim” Clagett of fifty years. Sherry was...
Robert Krop
Dec 3, 2021
Robert Gustave Krop age 95 of Rockville, MD died December 3, 2021, peacefully and surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Arthur W. and Alvena Krop and brother of the late Arthur W. Krop, Jr. Surviving are his 6 children, Barbara Crowl and husband Gary, Diane Wilder and husband James, John Krop and wife Diana, Carolyn Freas...

Betty Runkles
Nov 30, 2021
Mrs. Betty I. Runkles, 83, of Marston, widow of the late Earl S. Runkles, Jr. died peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at home. She was born in Frederick County, MD she was the daughter of the late Charles B. Long and Bessie S. Long. She loved playing Bingo and spending time with her two grandsons. Surviving is her daughter...
Misti Brant
Nov 24, 2021
Misti Jane 'Maggie' (Heider) Brant, 69 of Woodbine, MD passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her residence. Maggie was born in Johnstown, PA on March 25, 1952 to Kenneth J. and Margaret 'Peg' Heider, Sr. She graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School, Class of 1970. She retired from the veterinary field and was currently employed at HomeGoods...

Cass Bunch
Nov 23, 2021
Cass Bunch, III, 60 of Mt. Airy, MD Passed Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Barbara Mae (Graves) Bunch He was born September 5, 1961 in Montgomery County, MD The son of Maryanne (Ferguson) Bunch and the late Cass Bunch, Jr. Also surviving are son Kyle and wife Christine Bunch of Westminster and sister Janie Bunch of Baltimore, MD....
Patricia Nicholson
Nov 22, 2021
Patricia “Patsy” Anne Nicholson, age 59 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. She was born October 23, 1962, in Olney, MD, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Hungerford and the late Hilda Brewer Hungerford. She was the loving wife of Edgar Nicholson Patsy loved her Pretties. She enjoyed shopping and spending time...
Michele Adams
Nov 20, 2021
Michele “Mickey” Adams, 64, of New Market, MD passed on Saturday, November 20, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Dan Adams of 4 years and together for 16 years. She was born November 9, 1957, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late James C. Harris, Jr. and the late Doris B. Harris (nee Martell)....
Kevin Markowski
Nov 20, 2021
Kevin Andrew Markowski, age 44 of Hanover, PA passed away suddenly on 11/20/21 at UPMC in Hanover, PA. He was the husband of Theresa “Tessa” Markowski. They shared 22 Years of marriage together. Born May 5, 1977 in Baltimore MD. He was the son of John Markowski and Mary Markowski. He graduated from Liberty High school in Eldersburg, MD (Class...
Betty Hughart
Nov 18, 2021
Betty Ruth Hughart (nee Powers), age 93 of Windsor Mill, Maryland, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Betty was born January 10, 1928, in Baltimore, MD., the daughter of the late John Henry Powers, III, and the late Clara Ruth Powers (nee Ecker). She was the wife of the late Roger M. Hughart,...
Carol Laney
Nov 17, 2021
Carol A. Laney (nee Duvall), 70, of Sykesville, MD passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, MD. She was born June 2, 1951, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late LeRoy F. Duvall and the late Elizabeth Duvall (nee Rhodes). She was raised in Glen Burnie, MD and was one of four children....
Elizabeth Flater
Nov 17, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Flater (nee Arnold), 72, affectionately known as Mom Mom to her grandchildren, departed this life on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. She was born to the late Roger G & Nannie May Arnold (nee Warfield) on December 13, 1948 & was raised in Mount Airy, MD. Betty Attended Carroll County Public Schools & her graduating class of 1966...
George Ellis
Nov 16, 2021
George E. Ellis, Jr., 83, of Eldersburg, MD passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, peacefully with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 14, 1938, in Brooklyn New York, the son of the late George E. Ellis, Sr. and Lillian (nee Hagan) Ellis. He was a devoted husband for 57 years to the late Teresa...
Dale Hayes
Nov 15, 2021
Dale R. Hayes 56, of Westminster, Maryland passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital from complications due to a severe stroke. He was surrounded by family and loved ones during his last days and fought hard until his passing on the morning of November 15, 2021. He was raised in Mt. Airy, Maryland and was a graduate of South Carroll High...