All Obituaries

Daniel Joseph Ihde, 24, of Eldersburg, died Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Northwest Hospital. Born March 4, 1997 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was the son of Alexander G. and Sharon Marie Helmick Ihde. Daniel was a very compassionate, happy young man who defied many odds in life considering all of his medical and physical limitations. Daniel’s love of life, laughter and mischief were contagious. Though he wasn’t able to speak, his hugs expressed his love to those around him and he...

Rodney Ray Kaminga, 91, of Sykesville, died Sunday, May 30, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. Born June 1, 1930 in Moneta, Iowa, he was the son of the late Henry and Elvina Kaminga. Twice married, he was the husband of Barbara Lavina Kaminga who died in 1980 and Judith Kaminga who died in 2010. Much of his life, Rodney was a livestock dealer working mostly with cattle. He also bought and sold heavy equipment machinery. He is survived by daughters Sharon Denning and...

William David Campbell, 84, of Elkridge died Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Carroll Dove House. Born January 30, 1937 in Florence, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Raymond Winthrop Campbell, Sr. and the late Claudia Lee Montrose Campbell. He was the former husband of Betty Ann Campbell-Jones. William had retired from Westinghouse after a 30 plus year career as an industrial artist. He had graduated from the Polytechnic Institute in 1956 and also had graduated from the...

Barbara Lee Suess, 75, of Sykesville, died Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Carroll Hospital Center. Born April 14, 1946 in Cumberland, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Betty Lee Powers. Twice married, she was the wife of the late Richard P. Suess who died August 10, 2018 and the former wife of Michael Cook. She had worked for many years as an administrative assistant at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics’ Lab. She loved shopping, antiquing and doll collecting. She is...

Dana B. Smith, Jr., of Eldersburg, died Monday, May 3, 2021, he was 70 years old. Son of the late Dana B. Smith, Sr. and Lois T. Smith, he was a loving and devoted husband to Deborah Smith for 47 years. Dana was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC), as a door gunner and avionics technician. He was also a crew chief and mechanic in the United States Army Reserves (USAR). Dana is survived by his wife Deborah, daughter Jessica Mathis, son Matthew Smith, sister...

Jack Leslie Gum, 69, formerly of Weston, began his Eternal Life on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He passed in the comfort of his own home, with loving family by his side, and under the compassionate care of Carroll Hospice after bravely fighting Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer. He was born in Weston on April 22, 1952 to the late Leslie Jennings Gum and Carolee Weekley Gum. Jack is survived by his wife and soulmate who he met in 1987. Jack married Carol Darlene Casto on July 14, 1994 and they celebrated 26...

Germaine C. Woolford of Hanover, PA, 75, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 peacefully with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Hickman, She was the beloved wife of the late William Woolford, the dear friend of the late William Zimmerman and mother to the late Tina Cahill. She is survived by daughter Dawn C. Woolford, grandchildren Alexandra, Cierra, Crystal, Christina and sister Barbara Hickman The family will receive family and friends at...

Thomas Francis Dougherty, Jr., 71, of Finksburg, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Dove House in Westminster. Born August 11, 1949 in San Diego, California, he was the son of the late Thomas F. Dougherty, Sr. and Frances Tighe Dougherty. He was the loving husband of the late Ida Jean Dougherty who died December 24, 2016. They had been married for 31 years. Tom had retired from Verizon after 39 years as a telephone technician. He enjoyed fishing from his kayak and bass boat, playing...

Dolores ‘Dolly’ Rotan, 89, of Eldersburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 5, 1932 in Baltimore City, Dolly was the daughter of the late Adam and Mary Hoppa. She was happily married for over 60 years to Don Rotan who passed September 17, 2014. Dolly and her husband had lived in Florida for over two decades together. She loved spending time with her family and going to the beaches of Clearwater. She also...

Beth Elaine Haslinger, of Eldersburg, Maryland, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away at her home on Friday, April 2, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 13, 1949 in Fremont, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Marvel Miller. She was the wife of Dennis T. Haslinger and they were married for over 48 years. Beth graduated from Ross High School in Fremont. She had a career in banking and bookkeeping, and later as a...