Obituaries

Joseph Eugene Mentzell

Joseph Eugene Mentzell

Aug 29, 2025

Joseph Eugene Mentzell, 77 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away at home on Friday, August 29, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of the late Carol June Mentzell (nee Boteler) for 53 years.

Born December 7, 1947, in Baltimore, MD the son of the late William Eugene Mentzell Jr. and the late Edna Vivian Mentzell (nee Peddicord).

Joseph enjoyed painting and cooking and...

Darlene Anne Kelly

Darlene Anne Kelly

Aug 29, 2025

Darlene Anne Kelly, 67 of Woodbine, MD passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at home. The beloved wife of John Kelly. Devoted mother of Caitlin Kelly and Alexandra Kelly.

The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at St. Michaels Catholic Church Poplar Springs the old Chapel at 1200 St Michaels Rd, Mt. Airy, MD 21771...

Charles Maynard Kraft, Sr.

Charles Maynard Kraft, Sr.

Aug 25, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Maynard Kraft, Sr., aged 89, of Crofton, Maryland, passed away on August 25, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 68 years, Patricia “Pat” Kraft (née Foley); three children – Terry Monaldi (Lindo), Cindi Johnston (Bob), Chuck Kraft (Nina), and Carl Will (Donna), who was like a son...

James "Steve" Steven Brown

James "Steve" Steven Brown

Aug 23, 2025

James Steven “Steve” Brown L.C.S.W., 83 of Sykesville, MD passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home.

The beloved husband of Margaret S. Brown for 51 years.

Born April 9, 1942, in Takoma Park, MD the son of the late Geraldine Brown.

He graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Francis Dorsey Ross

Francis Dorsey Ross

Aug 23, 2025

Francis Dorsey Ross, 90 of Littlestown, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at home. Born August 22, 1935, in Howard County, MD he was the son of the late Maurice & and the late Marjorie Ross.

He was the beloved husband of Theresa Ross, his wife of 48 years.

After graduating from Sykesville High School,...

Mary Anna Olga

Mary Anna Olga

Aug 22, 2025

Mary Anna Olga (nee Peluso), aged 94, of Woodbine, Maryland, died at home on August 22, 2025. She was born on the 10th of February 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter to the late Frank and Marie Peluso.

Mary is survived by two children – Kenneth Olga (Kathy), and Cinthia Pickett (David); four grandchildren – Vincent Olga, Kelli McCarty, Kimberli...

Charles "Chuck" Norris

Charles "Chuck" Norris

Aug 20, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Norris passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was born January 31, 1941, the son of Wallace, Sr. and Pauline Norris. He is survived by his wife Jenny, daughter Dana Sentz (Michael), grandchildren Michael Sentz, Matthew Sentz, Drew Norris and Briana Stanley, great grandchildren Olivia, Riley, Carson and Parker, sisters Betty Thomas of...

Dolores Ann "Mom-Mom" Mullineaux

Dolores Ann "Mom-Mom" Mullineaux

Aug 16, 2025

Dolores Ann “Mom-Mom” Mullineaux (nee Sanders), age 88, of Eldersburg, MD, died Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Dolores was the wife of the late William W. Mullineaux.

Dolores was born March 1, 1937, in Baltimore, MD., the daughter of the late Lando and Lillian (Migan) Sanders.

She was a longtime baker at Bullocks., avid Baltimore Orioles Fan.

Surviving...

Carol Ann Wildesen

Carol Ann Wildesen

Aug 14, 2025

Carol Ann Wildesen, 80, of Uniontown, Maryland, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by family at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born December 21, 1944, in Sebring, Florida, she was the oldest daughter of Earl and Mildred Haenftling. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John William Wildesen. 

Carol Ann graduated from Northern Garrett...

Wayne G. Hofmann

Wayne G. Hofmann

Aug 8, 2025

On Friday, August 8, 2025, Wayne G. Hofmann, 78 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away peacefully. He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Monta B. Hofmann. He was the caring father of Monta Carper (Mark) and Claire Parker (Justin); loving grandfather of Peyton, Hayley, Sydney, Eleanor, and Lucy and great grandfather of Levi & Lincoln. He is...

Becky Preas Meador

Becky Preas Meador

Aug 4, 2025

Becky P. Meador, 68 of Eldersburg, MD, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Dove House in Westminster, MD

She was the beloved wife of Frank “Skip” Meador.

Mrs. Meador was born October 24, 1956, in Roanoke, VA the daughter of the late Holmes Preas and the late Jewel Armentrout Preas.

Becky faithfully attended and volunteered at Faith Family Church in...

Stanley D. Davis

Stanley D. Davis

Jul 29, 2025

Stanley D. Davis, Sr., age 88 of Sykesville, MD, passed away on July 29, 2025, at Dove House. Born on November 5, 1936, in Frederick, MD, he was a meat cutter who worked for numerous grocery stores throughout his career.

Stanley was known for his unwavering passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles and cars, often enjoying the simple pleasure of tinkering and...

Doris Bush Favret

Doris Bush Favret

Jul 23, 2025

Doris B. Favret, 78, of Pasadena, MD went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2025. Doris grew up in Great Bend, PA, and is the daughter of the late Ivan W. and Ruth P. Bush.

Doris relocated to Maryland in the 1980’s where she raised her two sons while building a long and accomplished career as a Registered...

Shirley Ann Findeisen

Shirley Ann Findeisen

Jul 22, 2025

Shirley Ann Findeisen (nee Quidas), age 90, of Sykesville, MD, formerly of Randallstown, MD., died on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Bridginglife (Dove House) in Westminster, MD., surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 30, 1934, in Denton, Maryland, the daughter of the late James Leroy Quidas and the late Nora Quidas (nee Cohee).

Shirley was a longtime resident of...

Barbara Christie

Barbara Christie

Jul 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara Christie December 18, 1936 – July 19, 2025

Barbara Christie, age 88, of Westminster, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 19th, 2025. Born on December 18th, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, Barbara lived a full life devoted to her family, friends, and community.

In May of 1992, she married the love...

Delores Elizabeth Knight

Delores Elizabeth Knight

Jul 17, 2025

DELORES KNIGHT’S OBITUARY

Delores Knight, 84 years old, of Monrovia Md., passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 26, 1941 in Olney, Md. to Lester and Annie Perry. Delores was retired and enjoyed gardening. She loved her flower beds and made them exceptionally beautiful. She is survived by her husband...

Richard D. Priddey

Richard D. Priddey

Jul 9, 2025

Richard Desher Priddey, 89, of Woodbine, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Richard was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Priddey.

Richard was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the 11th of January, 1936.

Richard retired from the state of Maryland and then operated his own water servicing company until the age of 88 when he moved to Raleigh, NC with...

Ricky L. Stem

Ricky L. Stem

Jul 7, 2025

Ricky Lee Stem, 37 of Sykesville, MD, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.

He was born on December 11, 1987, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Donna L. Stem.

Ricky enjoyed baseball, playing video games, watching movies, listening to music and enjoyed his clothes and shoes.

Surviving in addition to his mother is his brother Cody Combs, his aunt Gail Stem &...

Hazel Grace Jasper

Hazel Grace Jasper

Jul 6, 2025

On July 6, 2025 Hazel Grace Jasper went home to be with her Lord. She was the daughter of the late Millard J. (Jake) Haines and Hazel Barnhart Haines of Westminster, MD. Sister to the late Martha Haines Norris of Beulah CO.

Born March 3, 1929, in Westminster, she graduated from Westminster High School in 1946, and from Baltimore Business College...

Robert L. "Bob" Subock, Jr.

Robert L. "Bob" Subock, Jr.

Jul 5, 2025

Robert Louis “Bob” Subock, Jr., age 68, of Owings Mills, formerly of Randallstown, MD died Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson.

He was born in Baltimore, the son of the late Robert Subock Sr. and the late Faith A. Subock (nee Watts).

He was a 1975 graduate of Randallstown High School, and he received his AA degree from Anne...