Morris King Koontz, 90, of Westminster, went to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Born October 30, 1931 in Silver Run, he was the son of the late William Henry Koontz and Jennie Adylotte Koontz.  He was married to his loving wife Charlotte Dutterer Koontz who died in 2018. Morris was a graduate of Westminster High School Class of 1948.  When he was a young man he obtained his pilot’s license and flew planes from the local airport.  Earlier in his life...

Greg W. Marable, 69, passed away peacefully, on November 19, 2021. He is survived by his wife Alice, his children Peter (Olga) and Jason, his grandchildren Connor and Payton, his sister Judi, his brothers Dick (Sue) and Scott (Georgette), and his sister-in-law Donna. He is predeceased by his parents Dick and Joan Marable, his brother Terry, and his brother-in-law Calvin. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254...

Jack Bruce Casteel, Jr., 72, of Reisterstown, died on Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home. Born on May 14, 1949 in Abingdon, Virginia, he was the son of the late Jack Bruce Casteel, Sr. and Helen Gay Toliver Casteel. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Casteel. Before retiring, he worked for Lions Brothers. He also worked in maintenance at Koons Volvo and Annewoods. He was a member of the Lowlyfe Car Club and Freedom Few Motorcycle Club.  He was a huge WWE fan. In addition...

Thomas C. Connelly, 70, of Westminster, died on Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home. Born on November 5, 1951 in Olney, he was the son of the late Edward Morris Connelly and Evelyn Bernice Loy Connelly. He was predeceased by his wife Deborah Wolfe Connelly. Before his illness he was a Parts Driver for Auto Plus. He is survived by daughter Denise Connelly and son Shane Connelly both of Westminster; three brothers Edward Connelly (Mae) of Bristol, TN., Joseph Connelly (Connie) of...

Dr. Chitrachedu Naganna, born in Kotanka, India, the youngest son of Narayanamma and Pedda Chowdappa, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021, at 8:25 am, at the age of 80 surrounded by his wife and children and extended family. Dr. Naganna came to the United States with his wife in 1969 to New York and settled in Westminster, MD in October 1975 with his 3 beloved children and has considered this his home ever since.  Over the past 46 years as the renowned first Cardiologist in...

Leonard F. Tremper, 88, of Westminster, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Dove House after an extended illness. Born on September 6, 1933 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Joseph Anthony Tremper and Elizabeth Koch Tremper. He is survived by his wife Barbara Tremper of 33 years. Leonard farmed with his family in Harford County, then moved to a larger farm in Kingsville, Maryland. In February of 1968 his family moved to an even larger farm in Westminster, and raised night...

Benjamin Franklin Crowl, Jr., 88, of Westminster, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Dove House. Born on June 1, 1933 in Hanover, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Crowl, Sr. and Annabel Crawmer Crowl. His loving wife of 62 years, Patricia Ann Beard Crowl, died on March 11, 2021. Ben was the founder of Ben’s Rentals Inc. in Westminster in 1965. He retired in 1991. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a life member of the Moose Lodge...

Frederick Donald Ludwig, 85, of Taneytown, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 13, 1936 in Glen Burnie to the late Frederick and Martha Drier Ludwig. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Charlotte Louise Brown Ludwig. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Jeffrey Ludwig of Florida, Michael Ludwig and wife Sharon of Minnesota, and Stacie Dowling and husband Gregory of Taneytown, Maryland; five grandchildren,...

Vessa Lillian Alkire Lawrence, 88, of Westminster, MD., died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Long View Healthcare Center in Manchester, MD. Born on February 19, 1933 in South Cumberland, MD., she was the daughter of the late James William Alkire and Virgie Agnes Twigg. Over the years she worked as an ice cream store soda jerk in Essex, MD., Glen L. Martin plane building factory in Baltimore, MD., Blue Print Runner, sewing factory in Maryland, Random House book distributing center in...

Millie was born and raised in the Westport neighborhood of Baltimore City, to Arthur G. and Emma (Nordt) Murphy.   In 1948, she married her true love, Russell Berger   In 1956, they moved to Glen Burnie MD, where they raised their daughters.   She was a licensed beautician for 50 years. She took up oil painting during the three years she cared for her daughter Cindy, who died of Multiple Myeloma in 1990.   Millie's fondest memories were of family...