Obituaries

May 16, 2024

Joy Mae Hall, age 79, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on May 16, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Gladys (Twigg) Shanholtz and the devoted wife of the late Louis Stanley Hall.Joy's life was marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep...

May 16, 2024

Patricia "Trish" D. Gilbert, age 83, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away on May 16, 2024. Born in Winchester, Virginia, Trish was the cherished daughter of the late David and Mary (Grandin) Donovan and the beloved wife of the late William Gilbert.Trish's life was marked by her profound passion for the equine world. Licensed by both the USEA and the USEF,...

May 15, 2024

Rosemarie Ann Garrett, age 82, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on May 15, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Rose (Luben) Bratcher and the beloved wife of the late Rolfe Allen Garrett, Sr.Rosemarie was a devoted mother and grandmother who found joy in sewing, cooking,...

May 15, 2024

Joseph Michael Gast, Sr., age 76, of Whiteford, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Marie (Frank) Gast and devoted husband of 55 years to Lynn (Robinson) Gast.

Joseph's life was marked by extraordinary achievements and unwavering dedication. He attended Marshall University, where he...

May 14, 2024

May 13, 2024

David Henry Thacker, age 60, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on May 13, 2024.Born in Baltimore, Maryland, David was the son of Irene (Kraft) Thacker-McCormick and the late Paul Thacker. He worked as a Yard Jockey for many years at Frito-Lay, where he was cherished by his colleagues.David had a passion for being near the water, whether fishing, crabbing, or...

May 13, 2024

Justus Reid "Buddy" Brewer, age 76, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on May 13, 2024, at Accent Care at Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of the late Gordon and Laurine (Edwards) Brewer and husband of Betty (Chen) Brewer, whom he married in 1968 at Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in...

May 13, 2024

Bonnie Gail Mackey, aged 80, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on May 13, 2024, at Bayview Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Garnet (Woody) Stafford and beloved wife of Ronald W. Mackey.Bonnie embraced life with a zest for adventure and a love for her family that knew no bounds. She...

May 12, 2024

Charles "Chad" Offney, age 31, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on May 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and craftsmanship. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Chad was the cherished son of Charles Offney and Stephanie Mach.

Chad's zest for life was evident in his passion for the great outdoors. An avid fisherman, hunter, and kayaker, he...

May 12, 2024

Evelyn Jean Countess, 73, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Nash County, North Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of the late William and Lizzie (Johnson) Aker.

Evelyn shared 54 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, William Countess. She was a devoted member of St. Francis...

May 11, 2024

Lindsay Catherine Bunce, age 42, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on May 11, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of Dale Bunce and the late Karen (Fox) Bunce, and stepdaughter to Lisa Liberatore. Lindsay's life was defined by her unwavering love for her son, Luke Bunce, whom she adored beyond measure and found immense joy in creating...

May 11, 2024

Brian James Kirsch, Sr., age 67, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late George and Lois (Thumser) Kirsch. Brian was the devoted husband of Kathleen L. Jones.A proud Marine, Brian served his country with honor after high school. His dedication to service...

May 11, 2024

Jeffrey Bauguess, age 60, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Aberdeen, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Jeffrey was the beloved son of Mary (Billings) Bowers (George) and the late Ray Bauguess.

Jeffrey found solace and joy in the simple pleasures of life, particularly in the serene pastimes of fishing, crabbing, and hunting. 

Jeffrey's memory will be cherished by his...

May 10, 2024

Karen K. Field, 73, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD on Friday, May 10 following a brave battle with cancer. Born September 30,1950 on Tachikawa AFB, Japan to Col. (Ret.) Harvey and Gwen Kennedy, Karen spent her youth in Arlington, VA, attending Washington-Lee High School and...

May 10, 2024

Santiago "Titi" Mikael Bustamante, age 5, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away after a short battle with leukemia on May 10, 2024 at Johns Hopkins Children's Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Karla Bustamante and Darrius Gilliam. Santiago attended pre-school at Old Post Road Elementary School in Abingdon, MD. He also attended the Abingdon...

May 9, 2024

Phillip Simon Seidl, age 89, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Sterling Care in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Sam and Elizabeth (Needy) Seidl. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Tornabene) Seidl for 50 years.Phillip proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army....

May 9, 2024

Maria “Haydee” Ramos (nee Lazu), Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 89 in Bel Air, Maryland. Maria was born November 5, 1934, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.  She was the devoted wife of the late Samuel Ramos, Sr.

Maria, known to her loved ones as Haydee, was a devoted matriarch who cherished...

May 9, 2024

David E. Epperley, aged 69, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on May 9. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the cherished son of the late P. Everett and Mary Catherine (Boggs) Epperley.

David's life was adorned with a passion for photography and a love for fishing, with Conowingo and Broad Creek holding special places in his heart. His...

May 9, 2024

In loving memory of Tim "Chief" Deptol, who passed away peacefully at his home in Edgewood, Maryland, on May 9, 2024, at the age of 59. Born in Seoul, Korea, Timmy was the cherished son of Ken Deptol and the late Maria (Chung) Deptol.Tim, affectionately known as "Chief," was a proud graduate of Edgewood High School. He had a long-distinguished...

May 8, 2024