Obituary Listing

October 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Graf, 91, of Manchester, MD, passed away on October 5, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.  Born on May 7, 1934, in Baynesville, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Emmette Stiff and Mildred Josephine (Weber) Stiff.  She was the wife of 68 years to the late John William Graf, who passed away...

October 4, 2025

Hailey Alexis Miller, 23, of Hampstead, MD, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born on July 22, 2002, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Matthew Charles Miller and Brigitte Jenelle Hess Miller.

Hailey was an amazing, smart and fun-loving young lady who overcame many challenges in her...

October 1, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Armin. E. Mruck, PhD, age 100 years, on October 1, 2025 at Blakehurst, Towson, (formerly of Reisterstown) MD.

Dr. Mruck loved life and fought to continue building bridges between others until his very last days.

He was the beloved husband of the...

September 30, 2025

Brian Keith Kremen, 60, of Manchester, MD, left us unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.  Born on June 16, 1965, in Baltimore, MD to Linda Stine Speert, and the late Jack Kremen.

Brian worked as a Project Superintendent at Lewis Contractors, was a long time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and cherished his dogs who were his...

September 29, 2025

Gladys Marie Harper, 85, of Manchester, MD, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster, MD.  Born on October 25, 1935, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ervin Sylvester and Bessie Carrie Becker.  She was the beloved wife of the late Roy "Bud" Herbert Harper, who passed away in 2022.

September 28, 2025

Lula Marie Morrow, 98, of Boring, MD, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Golden Crest Assisted Living in Hampstead, MD.  Born on July 13, 1927, in Upperco, MD, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Hundertmark and Maude Duce.

Years ago, Lula worked at Sinai Hospital as a communication supervisor. She was a long-time...

September 26, 2025

Mary Helen Shepherd, 92, of Manchester, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born on November 8,1932 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Cora May Tucker- Bentz.  She was the beloved wife of 66 years to the late Jack M. Shepherd Sr., who passed away in 2016.

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September 23, 2025

Lloyd "Mike" William Woolford, Jr., 83, of Reisterstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born on August 17, 1942, in Owings Mills, MD, he was the son of the late Lloyd William Woolford, Sr., and Thelma Katherine Beck Woolford. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Ann Rutherford Woolford.

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September 21, 2025

Catherine Marie Koch, 89, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at BridgingLife Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born on December 15, 1935, in Baltimore City, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Harris and Louise Pavone Harris. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Koch, who passed away in 2012.

September 19, 2025

Edward "Ed" Shock, born August 25, 1946, passed away peacefully at the Dove House with his daughter Barbara and grandkids Skylar and Logan on September 19, 2025, at the age of 79.

Ed lived a life defined by hard work, family devotion, and perseverance. He began his career working at Berg's Milk Company, where he met the...

September 18, 2025

Gary Lee Keller, 79, of Hanover, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at UPMC Hanover in Hanover, PA.  Born on September 17, 1946, in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Lyle Lee Keller and Dorothy Annette Hare.  He was the beloved husband of Vickie Lynn Keller.

Gary grew up in Carroll County.  ...

September 18, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Lynn Leese, 75, of Manchester, MD, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Autumn Lake at Long View in Manchester, MD. Born on August 24, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Marie Brown Moler and Sterling Wyand.

Years ago, Sandy worked as a payroll specialist. Everyone knew her as "Nana", and she...

September 18, 2025

Victor Christopher DePaula, 82, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.  Born on December 25, 1942, in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of the late Vincent Ambrose DePaula and Nellie Cecilia McKenna DePaula.  He was the beloved husband of 63 years to Mary Catherine DePaula.

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September 17, 2025

William "Bill" Howard Allen, Jr., 81, of Owings Mills, MD, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at BridgingLife Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born on June 20, 1944, in Owings Mills, MD, he was the son of the late William Howard Allen, Sr., and Anna Mary Lookingbill Allen. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn Ann Tracey Allen....

September 17, 2025

Robert Wainwright Frederick, 98, of Perry Hall, MD, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home.  Born on January 16, 1927, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Phillip Frederick, Sr. and Ella Mae Fitch Frederick.  He was the beloved husband of 76 1/2 years to Betty Lou Frederick.

Robert was proud...

September 16, 2025

Mary Claggett, 83, of Red Lion, PA, passed away on September 16, 2025, at BridgingLife Dove House in Westminster, MD.  Born on May 10, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Notas and Katherine Rores Notas.  She was the beloved wife of the late Clifford Claggett.

Mary graduated from Eastern High School...

September 14, 2025

Joseph Edward Albert, Jr., 93, of Timonium, MD, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson, MD.  Born on October 6, 1931, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph Edward Albert, Sr. and Helen Evelyn Lutz Albert.  He was the beloved husband of 68 years to Phyllis Edna Grieb Albert....

September 11, 2025

Patrice Lynn Ryan (née Randall), a compassionate and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, September 11th, 2025. Born on August 14th, 1959, in Baltimore, Maryland, Patrice spent her life in the Owings Mills area, graduating from Pikesville High School in 1978. Her dedication to helping others led her to Catonsville Community College, where she earned...

September 9, 2025

Mark Stuart Miller, 71, of Manchester, MD passed away at home on September 9, 2025. Born on February 1, 1954, in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late William and Elsie Miller. He was the widower to Kathy Marie Miller. Mark worked with his hands as mechanic, fabricator, and welder. He enjoyed traveling, caring for the land...

September 6, 2025

Gilbert "Junior" Lewis Edwards, 70, of Lutherville, MD, passed away after battling cancer on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his home.  Born on December 18, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Gilbert Anderson and Betty Jane Brown Edwards.  He was the beloved husband of Ruth Evelyn Johnson Edwards, married for 46 years.

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