Obituaries
Lois Masters
Nov 23, 2024
Lois “Jean” Masters, 92 years old of Chapin, South Carolina went home on November 23, 2024. Born July 22, 1932, in Sago, WV, to Grover Cleveland Elbon and Permelia Elizabeth (Simmons) Elbon. Jean was the youngest of 8 children. At 18 years old she left home for Washington, D.C. to work for the FBI. She met her husband, Angus “Ed”...

Rosemarie Helminiak
Nov 21, 2024
Rosemarie Caroline Helminiak, 82 of Sykesville A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2024 11 AM At St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St. Westminster, MD 21157 Interment to follow in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, MD Online condolences at www.burrier-queen.com
Cecelia Wallace
Nov 21, 2024
Cecelia J. Wallace (nee Hammersla), 88, of Woodlawn, MD passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was the former wife of the late Robert Wallace. She was born March 25, 1936, in Woodlawn, MD the daughter of the late Carl John Hammersla and the late Dorothy Hammersla (nee Buppert). Cecelia enjoyed painting and doing crafts; she also enjoyed going...
Penka Tchobanova
Nov 18, 2024
In Loving Memory of Penka Tchobanova It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to Penka Tchobanova, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Penka’s light and love touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a devoted mother to two daughters, a loving grandmother to five grandchildren, and a proud great-grandmother to one great-grandchild. Penka...
Brian Dudley
Nov 12, 2024
Brian John Dudley, age 60, of New Windsor, MD passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. The beloved husband of Margaret Karen Dudley (nee Kirk) for 37 years. He was born May 24, 1964, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Daniel Worthington Dudley of Baltimore and the late Eleanor Gertrude Dudley (nee O’Neill). Among...
Louise Hoffman
Nov 9, 2024
MARGARET LOUISE SMITH HOFFMAN (LOUISE) November 23, 1927 – November 9, 2024 Cherished daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Smith, devoted wife of the late George Martin Hoffman Jr. (Marty), faithful sister to (deceased) Charles Smith Jr., and beloved niece of (deceased) E. Louise Klingel Ely, a second mother to her. Survived by her beloved daughter, Susan Lynn Hoffman...
Doris Kautz
Nov 7, 2024
Doris Lorraine (Ashby) Kautz It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Lorraine (Ashby) Kautz on November 7th, 2024. Affectionately known as “Dardo,” she was an avid Baltimore baseball and football fan, and loved music and dance. She liked working crossword puzzles and was a voracious reader. Doris loved parties and considered her children’s friends her...
Billy Norwood
Nov 7, 2024
Billy (Bill) David Norwood, 84 of Mt. Airy, Maryland and Old Greenbelt, Maryland Passed Thursday, November 7, 2024, with family and his cat by his side, at home in Old Greenbelt He was the former husband of Anna Maria Cristina (Chrystalle) DeLuca of Sarasota, Florida (10/4/1937-9/12/2015), the mother of his two adult children, and a classical concert pianist. They met...
Christopher Atz
Nov 7, 2024
Christopher William Atz, 35 of Hanover, PA passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was born April 12, 1989, in Lancaster, PA, the son of Wm. John Atz, III and Susan Atz. He was the husband of the late Marissa Rose Atz. Chris served in the Army National Guard for 4 years after high school and worked as a...
Howard Colson
Nov 5, 2024
Howard E. Colson, Sr., 63 of Sykesville, MD was called home to be with the lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 5:34 PM with his kids by his side. He was born October 3, 1961, at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. The son of the late Howard Leroy Colson and the late Barbara Jane Colson (nee Harrison). He...
William Farquharson
Nov 1, 2024
William David Ross Farquharson Jr., age 88 of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1st, 2024. He was the surviving husband of Joan Irwin Farquharson, married for 65 years, and was born on March 10th 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ross was a devoted and faithful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He selflessly served God, family, and country...
Stephen Luebehusen
Oct 28, 2024
Stephen James Luebehusen, 72 of Sykesville, MD passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, peacefully at the Dove House in Westminster, MD. He was born February 12, 1952, in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Gerald Luebehusen and the late Rita Luebehusen (nee Percell). Stephen was a proud graduate of Mount Saint Joseph High School then went on to work...
Bryan Crawford
Oct 27, 2024
Bryan Thomas Crawford, 50, of Hampstead, Maryland died suddenly on October 27. Bryan was born in Towson, MD and attended Calvert Hall College (Go Hall!), Frostburg, and Towson University. He had an idyllic, oft storied childhood in Finksburg, Maryland, where he lived with his brothers Shaun and Derrick and parents, Tom and Brenda. His neighborhood yielded lifelong friendships in Scott...
John Dutton
Oct 23, 2024
John Arthur Dutton, III, age 44, of New Windsor, MD, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Frederick Health Care Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was born March 8, 1980, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Beverly M. Welsh and husband Joe; and John Arthur Dutton II and wife Myra. He was a carpenter; loved playing horseshoes and spending time with...
Lucille Smith
Oct 22, 2024
Lucille Kamka “Lucy” Smith, age 96, of Ellicott City, MD., died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her home. She was born November 4, 1927, in Baltimore, MD., the daughter of the late Christian Frederick Kamka and the late Annabelle Sybal Kamka (nee Wienecke). She was the wife of the late William Bryce Smith. She was a Dental Assistant for Dr....
Douglas Barnes
Oct 21, 2024
Douglas D. Barnes, age 78, of Sykesville, MD, died Monday, October 21, 2024, at his home. He was born in Heerlen, Netherlands on April 24, 1946, the son of the late Douglas Arthur Barnes and the late Carla B. Barnes (nee Marreẻ). He was the husband of the late Debra R. Barnes (nee Sticher). He was a retired tractor trailer...
Deanne Williams
Oct 20, 2024
Barbara DeAnne Williams (née Blomquist) passed away peacefully in Frederick, MD, on October 20, 2024, at the age of 69. DeAnne was a devoted mother. She dedicated her life to nurturing her nine children, as well as the many others who also came to know her affectionately as “Mom” or “Mama Williams.” DeAnne was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on January...
Stanley Hatfield
Oct 14, 2024
Stanley “Stan” William Hatfield, 63 of Sykesville, MD passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at home with loved ones. He was born December 14, 1960, in Maryland, the son of the late Gilbert Eugene Hatfield, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Hatfield (nee Duvall). Stan enjoyed being outside, fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He is...
David Tyler
Oct 12, 2024
David Samuel Tyler, age 81, of Eldersburg, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at BridgingLife -Dove House in Westminster, MD. He was born October 15, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late George Samuel Tyler and the late Thelma Jane Tyler (nee Russell). He was the husband of Barbara L. Tyler (nee Parr) for 61 years. David, before...
Estelle Hines
Oct 7, 2024
Estelle Hines, 97 of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024. She was beloved wife of the late Paul Hines. She was born June 27, 1927, in Washington, DC the daughter of the late Ella Estelle McChesney. Estelle enjoyed bowling, Tap Dancing, Baking/cooking and playing the piano; and volunteered at hospitals and various other community services. She...