All Obituaries

Sharon Dawn (Auerback) Weaver, peacefully departed this life on April 4, 2024 at the age of 74. Sharon was born on September 15, 1949, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Albert Burnley and Virginia Ann (Richardson) Auerback. A woman of many roles, Sharon was a devoted mother and grandmother, cherished sister, and loyal friend. Her passion for the arts led her to the stage, where she found joy in acting, stage managing, and directing. Sharon's talent and creativity illuminated the theaters she...

Matthew Jared Norris, born on June 18, 1986, in Annapolis, MD, passed away on March 18, 2024, at the age of 37. He was a beloved husband to Brittney Norris, a devoted father to Joshua, Eli, and Caroline, a loving son to John D. and Judith Norris, a cherished brother to Lauren Teal and a loving son-in-law to Richard and Linda Wheeler. Matthew's career at the National Institute of Health since 2010 was a source of pride for him. He dedicated himself to his work and made significant...

David Mitchell Goetschius, 88, of Eldersburg, went home to be with His Savior on Friday, March 15, 2024 at BridgingLife Sinai surrounded by his loving family. Born November 10, 1935 in Ramsey, New Jersey, he was the son of the late James Ramsey and Ruth Mitchell Goetschius. He was the devoted husband of Carol Goetschius. They had been married for 62 years and counting. He often said, “I love her more today than ever”, and meant it. David earned a BA in Biology from Princeton...

Teresa Rose Dahlke, 73, of Sykesville, died Friday, March 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 28, 1951 in Randallstown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Windle and the late Rose E. Wise Smith. She was the loving wife of Kurt Herbert Dahlke, Jr. They had been married for 53 years. Teresa was a home maker. She enjoyed solving sudoku puzzles, dancing, listening to Elvis Presley and Conway Twitty music and going to the Buc’s Club when she was able. She...

On Sunday, February 25, 2024, Donald Richard Williams, Sr. 93 of Westminster, formerly of Taneytown, MD, passed away. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Carolyn J. (nee Moore) Williams. Born on September 18,1930 in Baltimore, to the late George Walter Williams, Jr. and Martha R. Williams. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing pool, and spending time with family. Don was an active member of the Lions Clubs for many...

Carol Anne Brennan, 71, of Sykesville, passed on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Gilchrist Hospice Center on Cedar Lane in Columbia surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born August 11, 1952 in Boise, Idaho, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Stephanie Hadjuk Owen. Twice married, she was the wife of the late Donald R. Roberts of Sykesville who passed in 1985, and currently to Keith Brennan of Sykesville. Keith and Carol had been married for 17 years. Carol was a Patient...

Margaret Ellen Schmidt, 92, of Baltimore, died Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Keswick Multicare Center in Baltimore. Born August 8, 1931 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late James Arthur Oates and the late Ida Olivia Lease Oates. She had worked as a hairdresser and in a bakery. She mostly enjoyed staying at home when not working. She was the last of her immediate family having survived five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Services and...

Marvin E. Humphrey, 86 of Shippensburg Pa. and Eldersburg, Md., passed away on the evening of his birthday, February 18, 2024, surrounded by family. Born February 18, 1938 in Woodlawn, Md., he was the son of the late Elwood Humphrey and the late Sarah Moyer Humphrey. He was the loving husband of 50 years to Dorothy Humphrey and the late Nancy Lee (Grill) Humphrey. ...

Joseph Few Wright, Jr., 81, of Columbia, died Friday morning, February 16, 2024 at the home of his daughter Karen surrounded by his loving family. Born May 11, 1942 in Brevard, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Joseph F. Wright, Sr. and the late Helen Henderson Wright. He was the loving husband of 53 years to Rosa J. Wright. Joseph had worked and retired from Northrup Grumman as an electrical engineer. He loved playing golf, model trains and large locomotive trains. He loved to go...

William Harold (Bill) Lizor, Sr., 82, of Sykesville, MD, passed away Thursday, February 15th, 2024 at his home while in the company of family members. Born August 16, 1941 in Hagerstown, Maryland he was the son of the late Joseph Lizor, Sr. and the late Minnie Smith Lizor. He is the husband of Joyce Lizor. They had been married for 51 years. Bill had retired from Sweetheart Cup as a Quality Control manager after 37 years of service. He had also retired from Ottenbergs Bakery after 15 years...