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 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, 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
The family sadly announces the passing of Norman (“Freddie’) Gordner, Jr, Conowingo, MD on December 1,2025. He was born December 7, 1955 in Snow Hill, MD, the son of the late Norman and Lois (Richards) Gordner, Sr. He graduated from West Nottingham Academy. Fred retired from Department of Defense (DOD), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD in… Read more »
Brett Allen Brannock, age 24, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born on December 13, 2000, in Baltimore, MD to Jeremy and Lisa (Leavitt) Brannock. Brett was a simple, hardworking man whose heart was as open as the fields he loved. Farming wasn’t just a job for… Read more »
Joseph “Joey” Merrill Smith, 65, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, on March 30, 1960, he was the beloved son of Mary Ann (née Gibson) Smith and the late John Walter Smith, and the devoted husband of 44 years to his wife and best… Read more »
Clifton Kenneth Stoops, Sr., age 91, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1934, in Newark DE, to the late Clara (Everett) and George Stoops. At the age of five, Clifton moved with his family to Elkton, Maryland, where he embraced country life alongside his two… Read more »
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