Robert Lee Pennell

Robert Lee Pennell, age 84, of Port Deposit, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026. Born in Port Deposit on February 10, 1941, he was the beloved son of the late John Engle Pennell and Wilhemina (née Stimax) Pennell, and the devoted husband of Helen Christina (née Widman) Pennell. Robert, known affectionately as “Bob,”… Read more »

Jesse James McMillan

Jesse James McMillan, age 81, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born on November 8, 1944, in West Grove, PA to the late Jesse Eugene McMillan and Elizabeth Ann (Vaughan) McMillan. Jesse was a man whose life was rooted in hard work, passion,… Read more »

William Robert Reid

William Robert Reid, age 67, of North East, Maryland, passed away on January 11, 2026. Born on May 22, 1958, in Baltimore City, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Robert Reid and Margaret Geraldine (née Nuedling) Reid, and the devoted husband of 33 years to Jodi Elizabeth (née DeCillis) Reid. Bill was… Read more »

Robert Alstrup Nielsen IV

Robert Alstrup Nielsen IV, age 34, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2025. Born in Harford County, Maryland, on April 2, 1991, Robert was a beloved son, and friend whose life left a lasting impact on all who knew him.  Robert took great pride in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle and enjoyed working out and… Read more »

Kristi L. Kiick

Kristi L. Kiick, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, January 2, 2026.  Kristi was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, to Kirby Miller Kiick and the late Judith Lynn (Haas) Kiick. She was a brilliant scientist, devoted educator, and deeply loved wife, mother, sister, and friend whose life was defined… Read more »

Helen Elizabeth Coulter

Helen Elizabeth Barrett Coulter of Rising Sun, MD, peacefully passed away at her home on December 28, 2025, at the age of 102. She was born on May 18, 1923, in Rising Sun, MD to the late Clifford and Kathleen Barrett. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, George Coulter, sister, Ruth Kyle, brothers… Read more »

Lanny Keith Baker

Lanny Keith Baker, age 73, of Conowingo, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on September 7, 1952 in Baltimore, MD to the late Robert F. Baker and Jean (Cohen) Baker. Lanny had a deep love for riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Together with his wife, Judy, he spent countless hours… Read more »

Helga Johanna Magdalena Brackett

Helga Johanna Magdalena Rogal was born on December 20, 1934, in Tübingen, Germany, to Erna Magdalena Hildegard Müller and Otto Ernst Rogal. She passed away at the age of 91 on Monday, December 22, 2025. She grew up in Germany with her siblings, Uwe Rogal, Ulrich Rogal, and Heide Meyer-Veden, her early life shaped by… Read more »

John Earl Hunter

Chief Warrant Officer 4, John Earl Hunter, United States Army (Ret.) of Port Deposit, MD, went home to his Lord and Savior on December 18, 2025. John lived a life of selfless service to the nation he loved. He served with untiring devotion for 22 years and was known for his dedication to excellence and… Read more »

Ronald Edward Demmler

February 6, 1937 – December 17, 2025 Ron Demmler of Childs, MD was born in Pittsburgh PA to John J. and Theresa E. Demmler Ron was raised on the family farm in Jamestown, PA. where he attended Jamestown, PA schools and then Penn State University majoring in petroleum engineering. He worked on an oil rig… Read more »