Patricia “Patsy” Yohn Kontz, 83, of Kissimmee, Florida, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at Sonata Hunters Creek Assisted Living.  Born February 14, 1939 in Carroll County she was the daughter of the late William Yohn, Jr. and Mabel Beatrice Lovell Yohn. She graduated from Mt. Airy High School.  Before retiring she was a Factory Worker.  She enjoyed going to casinos, pitching horseshoes, riding motorcycles and animals.  Patsy was 2nd place for horseshoes in...

Sharon Ann (Hartman) Thompson, 71, of Garland, NC, formerly of Hampstead, MD, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at BridgingLife Dove House.  Born December 24, 1951 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Edna (Delawder) Hartman Loughry.  She was the beloved wife of the late Glenn R. “Bo” Thompson who died October 1, 2022.  Sharon lived her adult life in North Carolina over 50 years with her husband and sons.  She worked many jobs, but her favorite was...

Harry C. Maempel, 54, of Westminster, beloved husband and soulmate to his wife Lisa left us way too early on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. You would be hard pressed to find a single soul who didn't instantly connect with and fall in love with Harry. His heart was huge, his smile infectious, and he had a funny humorous wit and gave the best hugs around. If you put out a hand for a shake he pulled you in for a hug. Harry was a Local 24 Journeyman Electrician for 33 years and was a proud...

Robert “Bob” Moss Groves, 73, of New Windsor, passed away January 23, 2023 at his home. Bob was the loving husband to Robin Myers Groves, his wife of 38 years. He was born on September 1, 1949, in Fairmont, WV to the late Robert and Rhoda Groves. He was predeceased by infant son, Wesley Myers Groves. Upon graduation from Frostburg State College in 1971, Bob taught mathematics and coached basketball in Montgomery County for seven years. He switched careers, became a data systems...

Kauko H. Kokkonen, 84, of Eldersburg, died Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Fairhaven.  Born April 29, 1938 in Finland, he was the son of the late Hilda (Ritoranta) Kokkonen and Veikko Kokkonen.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Joyce L. Kokkonen.  He retired as an MTA Station Attendant and Bus Driver.  He served in the Army.  Kauko was very active in politics during the 1990’s and enjoyed attending the Monday night legislature sessions and...

Deborah S. (Stonesifer) Kloss, 68, of Westminster, died Thursday, January 19, 2023, at BridgingLife Dove House.  Born February 13, 1954 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Betty (Wetzel) Stonesifer and Roy C. Stonesifer, Sr.  She was the beloved wife of Randy Lynn Kloss, her husband of 38 years.  She worked as a Fiscal Clerk for the State of Maryland Bureau of Child Support.  Debbie was a 1972 graduate of Westminster High School where she excelled in sports...

Jean Callahan Sheftic, 90, of Westminster, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home. Born September 13, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Callahan and Martha Morrison Callahan. Her loving husband of 68 years, John C. Sheftic, died November 12, 2022. Jean was a proud graduate from the Miners Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 and one of only three surviving nurses from her class. Before retiring in 1996, she was the Director of Nursing at Golden Age Nursing Home. Jean and her...

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Shifflett, 91, of Westminster died Thursday January 12, 2023 at Autumn Lake in Manchester. Born November 13, 1931 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Epp and Barbara Ihle Epp. Her husband Harold Nelson Shifflett died December 9, 2000. She attended St. John Catholic Church. She enjoyed watching ice skating, soaps and old movies. She also loved music, especially country music, dancing, crafts, and being with her family. She is survived by three...

Catherine Cassandra Miller, 78, of Westminster, died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at home after an extended illness.  Born April 13, 1944 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Henry Shaffer Hook and Lovenia Dobson Hook. She graduated from St. John High School and was a member of St. John Catholic Church.  Before retiring she was a retail manager for over 40 years.  She had a love for gardening and adored all her fur babies, especially Daisy.  She also enjoyed...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Ruby Margaret Cordell Green, 90, at Brightview/Wellspring Village, Westminster, MD, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  She was born on July 30, 1932, in Feagaville, MD, to the late Harvey William and Helen Virginia (Castle) Cordell. She met her late husband, Raymond E. Green, at Franklin’s dancehall in Taylorsville, MD. Together, they built their beautiful family in Sykesville over the next 70 years. Ruby graduated...