Obituaries
Lisa Summers
Jul 9, 2021
Lisa Summers, age 61 of Westminster, MD passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Bridginglife in Westminster, MD. Lisa was the wife of Kenneth R. Summers. Lisa was born October 17, 1959, in Tenefly, NJ, the daughter of the late Beverly R. and Paul D. Ciralli. Lisa worked various jobs. Lisa served in the United States Airforce and after...
Anna Knight
Jul 9, 2021
Anna Rachel Knight (nee Minton), age 80, of Windsor Mills, MD died on Friday, July 9, 2021, at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was born on April 24, 1941, in Pikeville, Maryland the daughter of the late Obed Minton and the late Melvina Green. She was the wife of the late James Edward Knight for 56 years....
Jeffrey Rizzo
Jul 8, 2021
Jeffrey “Jeff” Thomas Rizzo, age 43, of Sykesville, MD passed away suddenly on Thursday July 8, 2021, at his home. He was born December 13, 1977, in Cheverly, MD, the son of John Rizzo and Stephanie Klara. In 2017 Jeff achieved his career goal as a professional firefighter/paramedic and proudly served with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (VA). He also...
Russell Hinkel
Jul 4, 2021
Russell Hinkel, 75 of Westminster, MD passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was the husband of Catherine Hinkel (nee Beadenkopf) He was born November 11, 1945, in Baltimore, MD the son of the late John Hinkel and the late Audrey Hinkel (nee Gray). Russell served in the United States Marine Corps, then went and worked as a drafter...
Charles Doyle
Jun 30, 2021
Charles J. Doyle, Sr., 88 of Sykesville, MD died on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021, at Golden Crest Assisted Living after an extended battle with colon cancer. He was born April 11th, 1933, at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Charlie was the son of the late Frances Frankenhoff Doyle and the late James Doyle III. He attended Milford Mill High School...
Phillip Devivo
Jun 23, 2021
Phillip Paul DeVivo, age 90, of Westminster, MD, died on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. He was born November 24, 1930, in Harrison, New Jersey, the son of the late Theodore DeVivo and the late Benedetta Pisciotta DeVivo. He was the husband of the late Arlene McLean DeVivo for 64 years, who passed away...
Tracy Gullivan
Jun 21, 2021
Tracy Lee Gullivan, 61 of Sykesville Passed Monday June 21, 2021 at home He was born December 12, 1959 in Baltimore, MD The son of the late James E. Gullivan and late June Marie (Doss) Gullivan Surviving are brother Michael Gullivan, sister Kelly Rambo, brother Van Gullivan and a host of family and friends. A Private Memorial Service will be...
Charles O'Donnell
Jun 20, 2021
Charles Lawrence O’Donnell. Jr., age 82, of Woodbine, MD., died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Bridginglife-Dove House-in Westminster, MD. He was born July 9, 1938, in Clarksville, Maryland, the son of the late Charles Lawrence O’Donnell, Sr. and the late Genevieve O’Donnell (nee Feaga). He was the husband of Mary Etta O’Donnell (nee Trent) of Woodbine, MD of 60 years....
Lorraine Fluet
Jun 20, 2021
Lorraine Merle Fluet (nee Gooley), 73 of New Windsor, MD and formerly of Springfield, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 20. 2021. She was born March 27, 1948, in Pittsfield, MA, the daughter of the late Walter R. Gooley, Sr. and the late Emma Gooley (nee Dietlin). She was the beloved wife of Charles Fluet for 53 years. Lorraine was...
Nellie Biemiller
Jun 19, 2021
Nellie Mae Biemiller (nee Pickett) age 87, of Sykesville, MD passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at her home. She is the wife of Edward Biemiller for 67 years. She was born November 10, 1933, in Maryland the daughter of the late Earl Pickett and the late Maisie Pickett (nee Haugh). She is the mother of James Edward Biemiller,...
Jamie Martz
Jun 18, 2021
Jamie Kermit Martz 59, of Keymar Passed suddenly Friday, June 18, 2021, while working on the farm. He was born December 27, 1961, in Baltimore, MD the son of Kermit Wilson and Sandra Lee (Garber) Martz of Keymar. Jamie worked his entire life as a farmer and on the family’s dairy farm, Winter Spring Farm. His interest included Antique cars...

Margaret Koontz
Jun 18, 2021
Margaret Ann Koontz (nee Collett), age 97 of Sykesville, Md formerly of Ellicott City, MD passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at her home. She was the wife of the late Russell Norwood Koontz, Sr. She was born April 3, 1924, in Ellicott City, MD the daughter of the late Frank K. Collett, Sr. and the late Cora F....
Lois Gist
Jun 16, 2021
Lois Marie Gist (nee Fleming), age 86, of Woodbine, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home. She was born March 16,1935 in Woodbine, MD; the daughter of the late Walter O. Fleming and the late Lillian May Fleming (nee Pickett). She was the wife of Tommy Gist of Woodbine, MD they were married 67 years and it would have...
David Yingling
Jun 16, 2021
David Francis Yingling, 76 of Sykesville, died surrounded by family on June 16, 2021 at Dove House in Westminster, MD. David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Born in Sykesville, he was the son of the late Francis Yingling and Beatrice “Sydney” (Arrington) Yingling. David is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann (Wilson) Yingling, son David...
Barbara Thompson
Jun 14, 2021
Barbara B. Thompson, 89, lifelong resident of Howard County Maryland, passed away on June 14 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born December 30, 1931 in Clarksville she was the daughter of the late James J. and Rose C. Blaney. Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Calvin Thompson and brothers Jerome Blaney, Jr and his wife Shirley Blaney; Charles...

Martha Gosnell
Jun 12, 2021
Martha Gartrell Gosnell, age 89, of Woodbine, MD., died Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Ridge Overlook in Westminster, MD. She was born January 30, 1932, in Howard County, Maryland, the daughter of the late Tolley E. Gartrell and the late Laura Amanda Gartrell (nee Duvall). She was a homemaker; member of Morgan Chapel U.M. Church in Woodbine, MD. Wife of...
Nancy Solomon
Jun 11, 2021
Nancy Solomon, 88, of Westminster Passed Friday, June 11, 2021 at home. Born January 9, 1933 in Mt. Airy, MD and graduated from Mt. Airy High School. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Cora Grimes (nee Harrison). She was the beloved wife of the late Zomaya Solomon. Nancy worked from the Howard County Board of Education for...
Roger Conaway
Jun 7, 2021
Roger Keith Conaway, 68 of Woodbine, MD passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Judy Conaway (nee Barnhart) for 40 years. He was born December 20, 1952, in Carroll County, MD; the son of the late Russell “Diddie” Conaway and the late Blanche Conaway (nee Murray). Roger worked as a Welder for...
Marcia Dennis
Jun 6, 2021
Marcia Jean Higgins Dennis of Westminster, MD Marcia Dennis formerly of Dover, DE passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021, after a long series of illnesses, near her home in Westminster, MD. Marcia was born in Quincy, MA on July 7, 1950, to Wilbur “Bill” C. and Louise N. Johnston Higgins. Marcia moved to Delaware with her family when her...
Lavonne Miller
Jun 3, 2021
LaVonne Gill Miller (nee Shook), 82 of Woodbine, MD passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Birch Manor in Sykesville, MD. Beloved spouse of over 55 years to the late James “Jim” Edward Miller. She was born December 4, 1938 in Cumberland, MD the daughter of the late Casper A. Shook and the late Susan B. Shook Mrs. Miller...