Obituaries

Michael Dotson
May 16, 2017
Michael Terry Dotson, 66 of Hagerstown, MD formerly of Mt. Airy. Passed May 16, 2017 after a long battle with Cancer. He was the beloved husband of Helen Elaine (Ford) Dotson. He was born January 8, 1951 in Carroll County MD the son of the late James Edward Dotson, Sr. and the late Claire Catherine (Snowdon) Dotson. He was a...

Jean Sirk
May 15, 2017
Jean Janet Sirk (nee Gray), age 68, of Woodbine, passed away at home peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, May 15, 2017, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born January 1, 1949, in Olney, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Theodore Gray, Sr. and Helen Virginia Gray Fleming. She was the beloved wife of Jasper...

Barry Dahl
May 14, 2017
Barry Wayne Dahl died at home in Taylorsville, Maryland on May 14, 2017 at the age of 71. Barry was born in Connellsville, PA on August 6, 1945, a son of the late Charles Paul Dahl and Louise Mae Stull Dahl. He spent his youth in Mill Run, PA. He graduated from Connellsville High School in 1963 and attended West...

James Baker
May 10, 2017
James “ Tweety” Patrick Baker, 36 of Woodbine, Died Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Carla Marie Walsh-Baker. He was born December 16, 1980 in Westminster, MD The son of James Allen and Sharon Kay (Rines) Baker. He was a Mason by trade. Devoted father of Morgan Lee Baker, Erin Michelle Baker, James Patrick Baker, Jr., Leah Marie Baker....

Robert Dunworth
May 10, 2017
Robert J. Dunworth, Sr. 78 of Westminster, MD Died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Brinton Woods. He was the Beloved husband of Helen (Pfaff) Dunworth Born September 8, 1938 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late John Robert Dunworth and late Rose P. (Heinlein) Dunworth. He was a Systems Analyst for the Social Security Administration. Devoted father of Beth...

Evaleen Leon
May 7, 2017
Evaleen Moxley Leon, 96 of Mt. Airy, Passed Sunday May 7, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm Moxley. She was born October 7, 1920, in Mt. Airy, MD the daughter of the late Garrison M. Norwood & the late Virginia L. (nee Baker) Norwood. She retired from National Bureau of Standard and was an Editor of The Community Reporter...

Wesley Zimmerli
May 4, 2017
Wesley “Wes” David Zimmerli 56 of Woodbine. Passed Thursday, May 4, 2017 He was the spouse of Lisa (McDonough) He was born August 7, 1960 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Robert Edward and late Mary Jo (Morris) Zimmerli. Wes was a musician, loved to play the drums, travel, hang out with friends and family, entertain and was...

Frances Black
May 3, 2017
Frances V. Black, originally of Norton, Ohio, residing in Holbrook, Maryland, died on May 3rd, 2017. Francie was an unstoppable woman with an enormous heart and captivating laugh. Her life was so full she hardly ever sat down, and that was how she liked it. She loved blue skies, nature, creating gardens, being crafty, and we can’t forget – everything...

Frank Diez
May 2, 2017
Frank Keith Diez, age 85, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed away peacefully, in his home in Mt. Airy, MD on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He was with his wife, Doris A. Diez, of more than 60 years, and his family. Frank was born March 21, 1932 in Nebraska, the son of the late Arthur Claude Diez and the late Mary...

Yuhlon Wilson
May 1, 2017
Yuhlon Pearl (Sis) Wilson: Went to eternal rest on May 1, 2017. Sis was born on August 15, 1924 in Carroll County Maryland the daughter of late Donald and late Goldie Shipley. She is survived by her three sons, Richard Fleming and wife Patricia of Clarksville Virginia, Wayne Wilson and wife Belinda of Finksburg Maryland, and Gary Wilson of Sykesville...

W. Russell Fleming
May 1, 2017
W. Russell Fleming, 87 of Ellicott City, passed on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Howard Count General. Beloved husband of Mildred L. (nee Gue) Fleming. He was born June 25, 1929, in Woodbine, MD the son of the late Walter O. Fleming & Lillian (nee Pickett) Fleming. Mr. Fleming was a supervisor for Monumental Supply and New Haven Board &...

Hayley Caltrider
Apr 29, 2017
Hayley Alexis Caltrider, age 1, passed away, Saturday, April 29th, 2017, after putting up a long hard fight since birth. She went peacefully in her parent's arms. She was born May 6th, 2015 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her parents; Jessica Kirkpatrick and Christopher Caltrider, as well as her grandparents, siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. She...

Daniel Holden
Apr 29, 2017
Daniel Francis Holden of Westminster, MD, age 67, died Saturday, April 29, 2017. Danny Holden was the spouse of Lynn Bailey-Holden. Lynn passed away in April of 2007. Danny was born in Baltimore, Maryland the son of Gerald and Helen Holden. He was preceded in death by both parents and his sister Penny (Holden) Parrish. Danny leaves behind four children;...

Robert Lynch
Apr 27, 2017
Robert Warfield Lynch, 73 of Baltimore passed away peacefully on Thursday April 27, 2017. Mr Lynch was born on July 17, 1943 in Wilmington Delaware and was the brother of the late Herbert and Wayne Lynch. Mr Lynch had the most caring and loving heart for his family and friends. His witty and sarcastic sense of humor were unmatchable. He...

Robert Ziehm
Apr 25, 2017
Robert Walter Ziehm, 83 of Woodbine, died, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, peacefully at home after battling pancreatic cancer. A devoted family man, he was the loving husband of Georgia (Dove) Ziehm and the beloved father of Michele Ojason of Baltimore, Melinda (and James) Ittenbach of Laurel, Amanda (and Paul) Sachtleben of Frederick, and Laura (and Erik) Anderson of Baltimore. Ashley...

Daniel Boone
Apr 23, 2017
Daniel Walter Boone, 84 of Mt. Airy passed Sunday, April 23, 2017 at home. Mr. Boone was born August 4, 1932 in Flag Pond, TN the son of the late Wayne Auseph Boone & the late Virginia Mae (nee Corn) Boone. He was the spouse of the late Ruth Louise Boone. He was a Past Commander of VFW Four Counties...

William Kohlhepp
Apr 22, 2017
William E. “Bill” Kohlhepp, III, age 44, of Woodbine, died Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. He was born January 8, 1973 in Baltimore, MD, the son of William Edward Kohlhepp, Jr., and the late Diana Jeannette Kohlhepp (nee Cope). He was a self-employed cook. Avid Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens Fan; enjoyed fishing. He...

Moses Nelson
Apr 21, 2017
Moses Alfred Nelson, age 87 of Sykesville, MD. Born in Stanford, North Carolina on July 24, 1929. He was the son of the late Belle & Mose Nelson. His life journey ended on Friday, April 21, 2017. He was married to his devoted wife & best friend of 52 years, Lillian P. Nelson, who affectionately calls him "Nelson." Moses retired...

John Hubbard
Apr 20, 2017
John Michael Hubbard, 39 of Frederick, MD Died Thursday, April 20, 2017 He was the spouse of Kayla Darlene (Guilday) Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard was born March 25, 1978 in West Virginia the son of Robert Anthony Hubbard and the late Donna Lynn (Webb) Hubbard. He was a Salesman for Tate Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Frederick. He loved and enjoyed spending...

John Mcfarland
Apr 17, 2017
John “Tad” Douglas McFarland, 84 of Fairhaven in Sykesville. Died Monday, April 17, 2017 at home. He was the Beloved husband of Nancy Marie (Kahmer) McFarland. He was born June 24, 1932 in Hancock, MD the son of the late Stanley Jefferson and Edna Lee (Giegas) McFarland. He was a Draftsman/Designer for Whitman Requardt and Associates. Mr. McFarland served in...