Obituaries

Jun 1, 2026

Our loving mother, Maria “Micky” Delores Smith Haulsee, died on June 1st after a long illness. Born November 28, 1941, Maria was the second child of John J. Smith, Sr. (1921-1986), and Alma Stone Smith (1915-2003). She was a bookkeeper and personal assistant to George F. Henze (1915-1998) at Midway Motors in Flohrville, MD.

Maria will be remembered for her steadfast...

May 29, 2026

William Jeffrey “Jeff” Hash, 68, of New Windsor, MD passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Jeff was the beloved husband of Luann E. Hash for 41 years.

Born August 26, 1957 in Montgomery County, MD, he was the son of the late William Hash and Susan (Hilliard) Hash.

Jeff spent most of his working life as an Auto...

May 28, 2026

Geraldine P. Lang (nee Malinski), 93 of Westminster, Maryland passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Atlee Hill of Westminster, MD. She was born April 20, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late John Malinski and the late Stella Malinski. She was the loving wife of the late Roland D. Lang Sr. After a brief stay...

May 28, 2026

Deborah A. Dunn (nee Biemiller), age 75, of Woodbine, Maryland, passed away on May 28, 2026, at her home. Born May 11, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John Jordan Biemiller and Estella Theresa Biemiller (nee Wieber).

She was known to friends and family as “Debbie” and affectionately by her grandchildren as “Meemster.”

Debbie is survived by...

May 27, 2026

It is with both profound spiritual gratitude, and deep earthly sadness that we announce the passing of The Lord’s Child and Servant, Brian Young Happel. Finely-aged 75 years, Brian, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, entered peacefully surrounded by his family into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026.

On Tuesday, December 12th, 1950, Brian was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and...

May 26, 2026

Rosemary Remsberg, “Sam” to most, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at Fairhaven in Sykesville, Maryland, following a short hospital stay related to chronic heart failure. She was 79 years old.

Rosemary was born Rosemary McElroy in Rhode Island on June 4, 1946, to Joseph McElroy and Helen May McElroy (née Hart), the youngest of four children. When she was...

May 24, 2026

Carol A. Mullinix (nee Oswald), 66 of Frederick, MD formerly of Rosedale, MD died Sunday May 24, 2026, at Frederick Health (Memorial) Hospital.

She was born January 2, 1960, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Raymond J. Oswald and Patricia A. (Simm) Oswald.

She was the wife of Brian R. Mullinix for 40 + years. Carol was employed at the...

May 24, 2026

John William Norwood, 90, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home.

The beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Norwood (nee Sager) for 59 years.

Born March 28, 1936, in Woodville, MD the son of the late Murhel William Norwood and the late Ruby L. Norwood (nee Baumgardner).

John was a veteran of the United States Army. He...

May 22, 2026

Lloyd Kenneth Cobun, II, 79 of Westminster, MD passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home.

The beloved husband of Donna Cobun (nee Belt) for 39 years.

Born March 14, 1947, in Morgantown, WV the son of the late Lloyd K. Cobun and the late Braxie Cobun (nee Hunt).

He enjoyed reading, antiquing, working on cars and taking long rides on...

May 18, 2026

Sandra Kay Watkins, 76, of Mt. Airy passed away on Monday, May 18th at Autumn Lake in Sykesville, Maryland. Sandy was born on November 23, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Dale and Marion Brubaker. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, J. Wayne Watkins.

Sandy had been employed as a legal secretary for...

May 10, 2026

Shirley Mae Horton (nee Skipper), 89 of Westminster, MD passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Beloved wife of the late Ralph Emerson Horton for 46 years.

She was born August 3, 1936, in Hampstead, MD.

Survived by her children Ken Horton & wife Sandy and Debbie Tegeler & Walter; granny of Walt “Bud” Tegeler & wife Stephanie, Rebecca Singo & husband JT,...

May 9, 2026

Harold K. Hoffman, 85, passed away on May 9, 2026. Born January 6, 1941 in New Market, MD, he was the son of the late Frank and Bertha (Bussard) Hoffman. Beloved husband of the late Betty L. Hoffman.

He was a Pressman for the Baltimore Sun Papers.

Surviving are his sister, Barbara L. Fink; niece Lisa Hoffman and nephew Kenneth Fink. He...

May 9, 2026

Marlene M. DeRosa, 88, of Sykesville, MD passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

The beloved wife of the late Jack L. DeRosa, her husband of 56 years.

Born November 12, 1937, in Cumberland, MD the daughter of the late Rosella Smith. At the young age of 11, she began working at Tolls Grocery Store, helping stock shelves and assist customers after...

May 7, 2026

James D. Henry, Sr., 80, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Carroll County Hospital, in Westminster, MD.

The beloved husband of the late Patricia Arlene Henry (nee Wells).

Born September 3, 1945, in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Olympia Evelyn (nee Tangires) Henry and the late Edgar Henry.

James was a veteran of the United States Navy, then served...

May 7, 2026

Lewis Fletcher Bigelow, 86, of Mount Airy, Maryland passed away on May 7, 2026.

Born on February 21, 1940, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Lewis lived a full and adventurous life rooted in family, service, and a love for the open road. He proudly served in the United States Army as a Vietnam War veteran and carried a deep appreciation for his...

May 5, 2026

Henry “Hank” Kurt Schaufele

July 17, 1960 – May 5, 2026

Henry “Hank” Kurt Schaufele passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2026, at his home in Hermitage, Tennessee. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Marie Schaufele and Alexander Schaufele. Hank spent most of his life dedicated to his work and enjoying time at home with his family.

He was preceded...

May 4, 2026

Mary Etta Bailey, 88, of Woodbine, MD, passed away on May 4, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 18, 1938, in Howard County to William Martin Mayne and Mary Elizabeth Mayne.

Mary Etta worked at Brooke Grove Assisted Living and Asbury Methodist Village. She then dedicated her life to her family, working as a devoted mother and grandmother....

May 2, 2026

Leon A. Costley, Sr., 84, of Westminster, MD passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Sinai Hospital.

Born April 7, 1942, in Carroll County, MD the son of the late Raymond Costley and the late Alverta Myers Costley.

He was the husband of the late Carol Francine Gibson Costley.

Leon graduated from Robert Moton. He worked for Springfield State Hospital from 1974...

May 1, 2026

Apr 29, 2026

William Horace "Pete" Burns

February 18, 1933 – April 29, 2026

William Horace Burns, known to everyone who loved him as "Pete”, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 93. A man of quiet strength and deep devotion, Pete lived a life measured not in years, but in the loyalty, he showed his family, and the work he...