Obituary Listing

Betty Lee Gress

October 18, 2025

Betty Lee Gress, 95, of Glen Rock, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her home.  Born on October 8, 1930, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Erving C. Taylor and Clara Kiler Taylor.  She was the beloved wife of the late James Howard Gress, Jr., who passed away in 2019.

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Brenda Kay Stein

October 16, 2025

Brenda Kay Stein, 79, of Walkersville, MD, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Knoxville, MD. Born on August 20, 1946, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Edison Pope and Mallie Marie Ramey Pope. She was the beloved wife of the late William Morison Stein.

Years ago, Brenda worked as a...

Donald Leon Hann, Sr.

October 13, 2025

Donald Leon Hann, Sr., 68, of Manchester, MD, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Hanover, PA.  Born on October 26, 1956, in Ft. Stewart, GA, he was the son of Nora Lee Rill Arentz of Hanover, PA, and the late Theron Leon Hann.

Donald worked as a machine operator for the Town of Westminster. He...

Robert Louis Barley, Sr.

October 11, 2025

Robert Louis Barley, Sr., 85, of Reisterstown, MD, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.  Born on January 20, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Barley and Ida E. Gamber Barley.  He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Shirley Marie Barley.

Robert...

Larry Howard Burgoon

October 7, 2025

Larry Howard Burgoon, 78, of Lineboro, MD, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.  Born on April 24, 1947, in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas Edgar Burgoon, Jr. and Ada Eleanor Simonson Burgoon.  He was the beloved husband of 52 years to Joy Ann Simpers Burgoon.

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John R. "Dick" Wolfe

October 7, 2025

John R. Wolfe "Dick", resident of Golden Crest passed away on October 7, 2025.

He is survived by son, Rick Wolfe and family, and daughter Sharon Yelton (Wolfe) and family.

Funeral services and interment are private.

Arrangements are by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., Manchester, MD.

Lloyd T. “Lt” Elswick

October 6, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lloyd T. "LT" Elswick, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, who left us far too soon on October 6, 2025, at the age of 40.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Lloyd built a life rooted in hard work, laughter, and love. For...

Judith Patricia Wetzel

October 6, 2025

Judith Patricia Wetzel, 80, of Reisterstown, MD, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View in Manchester, MD.  Born on July 4, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late David Murphy and Rosa Mullen.

After graduating from Kenwood High School, Judith served in the United States Marine...

Joseph Edward Brown

October 6, 2025

Joseph Edward Brown, 56, of Manchester, MD, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home. Born on June 19, 1969, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Diane Nichting and the late Charles Wesley Brown. He was the beloved husband of Bonnie Lynn Clutz Brown.

Joseph was a heavy equipment mechanic for J.W. Dell....

Patricia Ann Graf

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...

Hailey Alexis Miller

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...

Dr. Armin Einhard Mruck

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...

Brian Keith Kremen

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...

Gladys Marie Harper

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.

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Lula Marie Morrow

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...

Mary Helen Shepherd

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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Lloyd "Mike" William Woolford, Jr.

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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Catherine Marie Koch

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.

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Edward “Ed” Shock

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...

Gary Lee Keller

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.  ...