Obituary Listing

David Earl Hossler

November 5, 2025

David Earl Hossler, 63, of Hanover, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his home. Born on April 12, 1962, in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Earl LeRoy Hossler and Audrey Leona Grimes Hossler.

Earl was a graduate of North Carroll class of 1980. He worked as a master electrician at Echo Electric. Earl was...

Eleanor Frances Bollinger

November 4, 2025

Eleanor Frances (Wolff) Bollinger, 92, of Reisterstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Wellspring Village Brightview in Westminster, MD. Born on May 7,1933 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Leo Francis Wolff and Josephine Antoinette Fertitta Wolff.  She was the beloved wife of the late Vernon Milton Bollinger, who passed in 2001....

Sandra "Sandi" Lee Helphenstine

November 1, 2025

Sandra "Sandi" Lee Helphenstine (Jefferies) May 20, 1952 – November 1, 2025

Sandra "Sandi" Lee Helphenstine, born in Denver, Colorado on May 20, 1952 and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of joy, resilience, and wholehearted love.

Sandi was...

Michael Samuel Jeffra

October 31, 2025

Michael Samuel Jeffra 7/11/1959 to 10/31/2025

"I'll miss you tomorrow."

Born to Joseph Michael Jeffra and Mary Virginia Sandoval Tebbs Jeffra, both deceased.

Also deceased, is his brother Larry Tebbs

Survived by his wife, Kathleen Marie Nason,  and their son, Benjamin Allen Jeffra of Westminster as well as Ben's wife Heather...

Vivian Lydia House

October 28, 2025

Vivian Lydia House, 83, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, MD.  Born on July 21, 1942, in Hampstead, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Elizabeth Wilson and Albert Woodrow "Pat" Bosley. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to Earl...

Francis Allan Duffy

October 28, 2025

Francis Allan Duffy, 80, of Reisterstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home. Born on September 25, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Francis Joseph Duffy and Ida Mae Kinhart Duffy. He was the beloved husband of Lucille Duffy.

Years ago, Allan worked as a computer programmer. He...

Gregory Paul Galczynski

October 26, 2025

Gregory Paul Galczynski, 69, of Manchester, MD, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.  Born on May 2, 1956, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Madeline Anzmann Galczynski and the late Louis Galczynski.  He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Patricia Ann Galczynski.

Gregory was a...

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...