Obituaries
Sharon "Sherry" Jones
Oct 15, 2025
Sharon “Sherry” Jones of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 15th. Born to John and Mary Lear, Sherry lived a life marked by grace, generosity, and unwavering faith. She was the devoted wife of Thomas Jones with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage in August.
Sherry was the cherished mother of Shonda (Jim) Musselwhite, Nicole (Jose) Fuentes, and Troy...
Kenneth L. Gordon
Oct 10, 2025
Kenneth Lee Gordon, age 88, of Finksburg, died Friday, October 10, 2025, after a brief illness. Born May 4, 1937, in Baltimore City, he was the son of the late Emma M. Stone and Earnest E. Gordon. He was the husband of the late Mary K. Gordon who died in 2020. Kenneth was a member of the Maryland National Guard...
Laura Juliana Ciborowski
Oct 7, 2025
Laura Juliana Ciborowski (nee Gryczkowski) was the youngest and last surviving child of Walenty John Gryczkowski and Helen Maciejewski Gryczkowski, and was pre-deceased by brothers Walter, Edward and Melvin and sisters Marie Ditonno and Anna.
Laura was married to the late Chester Peter Ciborowski for 66 years and had four children: Robert Chester Ciborowski (Bonnie), Gary Michael Ciborowski (Melissa Evans), the...
Joyce S. Porter
Oct 2, 2025
JOYCE SWEET PORTER Age 85, of Mount Airy, Maryland
Joyce Sweet Porter, 85, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the beloved daughter of the late Jesse Sweet and Leroma Long, and sister to the late Jesse “Jay” Sweet Jr.
She was the former spouse of the late George Robert Porter,...
Cheryl Ann Roelle
Oct 2, 2025
Cheryl Ann Roelle, age 66, of New Windsor, passed away on October 2, 2025 at Carroll Hospital. Cheryl was born Cheryl Schneider in North Platte, Nebraska on April 9, 1959. She was the spouse of Curtis Roelle for 44 years. She graduated with distinction with a B.S. in Business Management and a minor in computer science from the University of...
Russell Martin "Rusty" Denney
Sep 30, 2025
Russell Martin "Rusty" Denney, 62, of Woodbine, MD passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Rusty is survived by his beloved wife, Theresa "Terry" Denney (nee Flint) of 42 years.
Born October 21, 1962, in Catonsville, MD the son of the late Russell E. Denney, and the late Emma Jean Denney (nee Greiner).
Throughout his career, Rusty ran his own home improvement...
James S. Nichols
Sep 29, 2025
James Smallwood Nichols died on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was 90 years old. Born on October 19, 1934 in Clarksville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Samuel Turner Nichols, Sr. and Mary Loudell Smallwood Nichols. Jimmy or Jim (as he was known to many friends) was a farmer and co-owner of Fenton Farms in Highland, MD with...
Georgia Earnestine Dove
Sep 26, 2025
Georgia Earnestine Dove, of Woodbine, died peacefully at the age of 99 on September 26, 2025. Throughout her whole life, she was known for her beautiful smile. She was a truly gentle person with a welcoming, kind and generous spirit for family, friends and anyone she met. One of ten children, she was born on a farm in western Howard...
Carolyn L. Bankert
Sep 25, 2025
Carolyn “Carol” L. Bankert (nee Ash), 81 of Westminster, MD passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home.
She was the beloved wife of the late L. Brian Bankert.
Born December 9, 1943, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Richard Stanley Ash, Sr. and the late Alice May Ash (nee Benjamin).
Carol loved going to Ocean City, MD, shopping,...
James W. Anders
Sep 25, 2025
James W. Anders, 84, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
The beloved husband of Wardella Anders (nee Smith) for 65 years.
Born May 15, 1941, in Freeze, VA the son of the late Joshua Anders and Callie Frances Anders (nee Sexton).
He was a member of Mt. Airy Isacc Walton Classic Car...
Robert Eugene Driver
Sep 22, 2025
Robert Eugene Driver, age 94, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home.
He was born September 16, 1931, in Mt. Airy, Maryland, the son of the late William Rufus Driver and the late Florence Edith Driver (nee Rimbey).He was preceded in death by sisters Hazel Driver, and Hattie Coleman (nee Driver)
He was the husband of the...
William S. Staewen
Sep 19, 2025
On Friday, September 19, 2025, William Stanley Staewen, 91; beloved husband of the late Jean L. Staewen; devoted father of William Scott Staewen & wife Lisa.
William S. Staewen C.C.E., Emeritus, co-inventor of the Implantable Heart Defibrillator and a Clinical Engineering pioneer, graduated from the Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering and Mathematics. His medical engineering career spanned over 30...
James Spealman
Sep 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of James Spealman, 66, on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born July 30, 1959, the son of the late Ronald Spealman and the late Helen and George Zumbrun.
He is survived by his sons, Dane Spealman of Sparks MD, Justin Spealman and wife, Gen of Pikesville, MD Grandchildren, Kaleb Spealman, Skye Spealman, Mason...
Howard Lee Nusenko
Sep 15, 2025
Howard Lee Nusenko, age 72, of Sykesville, MD, died Monday, September 15, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center- BridgingLife Hospice Care in Westminster, MD.
He was born May 23, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Ralph Nusenko and the late Matilda Nusenko-Friedman (nee Koppel).
He worked for the Maryland Workshop for the Blind; loved music and playing the Harmonica.
He is...
John B. McBride
Sep 14, 2025
John B. McBride, 79, of Woodbine, MD passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Midge C. Boteler McBride.
Born October 11, 1945, in Bethesda, MD the son of the late Marion Hill McBride and the late John Joseph McBride.
He was very active with the Widow and Widowers of Howard County, the...
Joanne Louise Ferguson
Sep 13, 2025
Joanne L. Ferguson (nee Crouthamel), 84 of Westminster, MD passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home.
She was the spouse of 52 years to the late Howard F. Ferguson Jr.
Born October 17, 1940, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late James H. Crouthamel and the late Etta R. Crouthamel (nee Green), and the sister to the late...
Carol Buswell
Sep 10, 2025
Carol Buswell, 84, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at Kline Hospice House.
Born September 23, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved wife of the late Herman Stewart Buswell, with whom she shared 45 wonderful years.
Carol was the heart of our home, the sole caretaker of her daughter, Aimee. She devoted her life to...
Carolyn D. Neumyer
Sep 9, 2025
Carolyn D. Neumyer (nee Diamond), 92, formerly of Westminster, MD passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
The beloved life partner for 46 years of Norman Seitz, Sr.
She was born December 19, 1932, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Edith Diamond (nee Fowler) and the late Oliver Diamond.
She was a life-long fan of the Baltimore Orioles (Go O’s!). Mrs....
Martha Ann Cook
Sep 8, 2025
Martha Ann Cook (nee Lowman), 87, of Woodbine, MD passed away on Monday September 8, 2025, at Carroll County Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Alfred Cook.
Born January 30, 1938, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late John Lowman and the late Martha Lowman (nee Gassaway).
She enjoyed crossword puzzles, word searches and watching football, especially the...
Beatrice Wright
Sep 6, 2025
Beatrice Irene Wright (nee Burdette), 85 of New Windsor, MD passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Arvin Wright.
Beatrice was born January 28, 1940, in Westminster, MD the daughter of the late Charles Burdette and the late Sarah Burdette (nee Bowers).
She was a member of Taylorsville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening,...
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