Obituaries

Edward Brushwiler, Sr.

Edward Brushwiler, Sr.

Feb 10, 2017

Edward Thomas Brushwiler, Sr., age 67, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017. He is the beloved husband of Kathleen Brushwiler; devoted father of Edward T. Brushwiler, Jr. and Melissa Williams and her husband Stephen; cherished brother in law of Jeanette McKewen and her husband Calvin, Thomas Hesselbein and his wife Denise, Max F. Hesselbein, Jr. and his wife...

Barbara Moser

Barbara Moser

Feb 10, 2017

Barbara Elizabeth Moser, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017. She is the beloved wife of Richard Moser; cherished mother of Vicki (George) Hastings, Rick (Susan) Moser, Bill Moser, and the late Paul Moser; devoted grandmother of George, the late Elizabeth, Josh, Suzanne, Crisie, Paul, Ricky, and Hans; caring great grandmother of Kyleigh, Karoline, Josh, Nathan, Cameron,...

Thomas Lester, Sr.

Thomas Lester, Sr.

Feb 8, 2017

Peacefully on February 8, 2017 Thomas E. Lester, Sr. passed away. Tom was beloved husband of Joan Patricia Lester; the loving father of Trinita Duncan and her late husband Richard, Amy Leaf and her husband Louie, Wanda Hartley and her husband Jonathan "Pepper", Patrick Lester and his wife Laurie, Bonnie Coughlin and her husband Scott, and the late Thomas...

John Hartman, Jr.

John Hartman, Jr.

Feb 8, 2017

Joe Hartman passed away on February 8, 2017. He is the beloved fiancée of Deborah A. Lauer; dear father of Joseph Harman, John Hartman, Diana Klemm, Danny Klemm, Brandon Lauer, Blaine Lauer and Angel Divers; cherished grandfather of Cooper, Clayton, Jordyn, Gabe, Brandon, Skyler, Brady, Cole, Aniyah, Elizabeth and Collin; dear brother of Charles Hartman, Doris Harman, and Eleanor...

Benji Robinson

Benji Robinson

Feb 8, 2017

Benjamin ‘Benji’ E. Robinson, age 34, passed away suddenly on February 8, 2017. He is the beloved son of Benjamin F. (and the late Sandra) Robinson and Jannie Carter; loving boyfriend of Jennifer Cavin and step father of Robert Cavin; dear brother of James Ray Robinson, Fanky Lee Robinson, Wanda Vanboesschoten, Dale Thomas Robinson, Steve Robinson, Jennifer Collins, Laura...

Dorothy Bowers (Nee Thiele)

Dorothy Bowers (Nee Thiele)

Feb 8, 2017

Dorothy T. Bowers, age 83, passed away on February 8, 2017 in Arbutus, Maryland. Dorothy was born on March 15, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William August Thiele and the late Dorothy Mae Thiele (nee Taylor). She was the beloved wife of the late Thurman E. Bowers for 56 years before his passing in 2010. Loving...

Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker

Feb 7, 2017

On February 7th, 2017, Sarah "Sadie" Baker passed away. She was the loving wife the late Walter A. Baker, Sr.; devoted mother of Walter A. Baker, Jr. and his wife Gloria, and Kimberly Tittiger; cherished grandmother of Heather, Matthew, Mark, Steven, Amanda, Destiny, Colton, and 5 great grandchildren.

Family and friends may call at the family owned...

Frederick Knoth, Jr.

Frederick Knoth, Jr.

Feb 6, 2017

On February 6th, 2017, Frederick E. Knoth, Jr. passed away. He was the loving father of Karen Manns and her husband Richard, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Erin Maeby and Richard Manns, III; dear great grandfather of Austin Maeby, Thomas Maeby, Destinee Collins, and Richard Manns, IV; and loving cousin of Marie Chard.

There will be a graveside service held at Loudon...

John R. Muller, Jr.

John R. Muller, Jr.

Feb 5, 2017

On February 5, 2017; JOHN R. MULLER, JR.; beloved husband of Elizabeth A. Muller; loving father of Matthew Muller and his wife Jane and the late Thomas Muller; cherished grandpa of Brooks, Casey, Hayden, and Cooper Muller; also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Family members and friends may gather on Thursday from 6-8PM where a memorial service...

Donald Nicholson, Jr.

Donald Nicholson, Jr.

Feb 5, 2017

Donald J. Nicholson, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2017. He is the beloved husband of Mary J. Nicholson; loving father of Michael D. Nicholson and his wife Kim, Beverly A. Pleasant and her husband Greg, and Joyce A. Knepp and her husband Wayne; caring grandfather of 5 grandchildren. Donald is preceded in death by his...

Ruth France

Ruth France

Feb 4, 2017

On February 4, 2017, Ruth Beatrice France (nee Bayne), 87, of Glenarm, MD died at Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Lawrence Albert Bayne and Sarah Beatrice Bayne (nee Hagelin).  Devoted wife, of 57 years, of Wilmer Harvey “Tommy” France, who died in 2006.  Mother of Barbara Ann Varga, Steve H. France...

Edeltraud Meehan

Edeltraud Meehan

Feb 4, 2017

On February 4, 2017, Edeltraud Meehan passed away. She was the long time partner of John Slater; devoted mother of Tammy Loparnos, and Melissa Meehan and her fiance Phil Pickering; cherished grandmother of 5 grandchildren; and sister of Elke Peterson, and Annemarie Schaefer.

Family and friends may call at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc., 1328 Sulphur...

Franklin Creamer, Jr.

Franklin Creamer, Jr.

Feb 3, 2017

On February 3, 2017 FRANKLIN M. CREAMER, JR., beloved husband of Kathleen; loving father of Lisa Mullinix (Bill), Kathleen Beck, Karen Hanna, Kolleen Kidwell, Kelly Shaffer (Donald) and preceded in death by Franklin M. Creamer, III, Andrew Smith, & Jimmie Jones, II; cherished Popie of 26 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren- he loved every single one of them and...

Rosemarie Carson

Rosemarie Carson

Feb 3, 2017

Peacefully on February 3, 2017, Rosemarie Carson (nee Snyder) passed away. Rosemarie was the beloved wife of the late Ernest S. Carson; the loving mother of Ronnie Carson, The late Craig Carson, & the late Kimberly Wilderson; she was the devoted mother-in-law of Bill Wilderson, Jr.; the cherished "Mama" of Hannah Wilderson; and she was the dear sister of...

Audrey Sanders

Audrey Sanders

Feb 3, 2017

Audrey V. Sanders, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017. Beloved wife of Elmer Sanders; devoted mother of Elmer  (Michele) Sanders, Jr., Mark (Vicki) Sanders, and Erin (John) McCleary; loving grandmother of Allyson (Scott) DeMatteo, Tara (Jon) Rosenberger, Matthew (Traci Mazur) Sanders, Mark Sanders, Jr., and Alaina McCleary; cherished great grandmother of Chase Sanders and Evelyn Rosenberger;...

Sandra Tawa

Sandra Tawa

Feb 3, 2017

Sandra Lee Tawa (née Fisher), age 73, passed away on February 3rd 2017. Born September 17, 1943 in Baltimore Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Virginia G. Fisher.  Sandra was preceded in death by her sister Jessica Silvia. Sandra is survived by her husband of 28 years, John Tawa. She was the loving mother of...

Beverley Garcia

Beverley Garcia

Feb 3, 2017

Beverley A. Garcia, age 76, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was born on April 9, 1940 in Washington DC to Loretta Norfolk Brooks (nee Ferguson) and the late Noble Norfolk. Beverley is the beloved wife of 54 years to George Garcia; loving mother of Roger Garcia and his wife Sharon, and the late...

Jennifer Rohrs

Jennifer Rohrs

Jan 30, 2017

On January 30, 2017, Jennifer Rohrs passed away. Jennifer was the beloved wife of Tony Rohrs; she was the loving mother of Caitlin Couthen & her husband Kevin, Adam Rohrs, Mark Rohrs, & Colton Rohrs; the cherished "Gippy" of Tyler, Liam, Braylie, Brentley, Brielle, & Paxton; she was the dear sister of Jeff, Megan, Will & Mary; the devoted daughter...

Christina (Chrissy) Kratz

Christina (Chrissy) Kratz

Jan 28, 2017

Suddenly on January 28, 2017, Christina Lynn (Chrissy) Kratz; beloved mother of Brendon and Riley Kratz, loving daughter of Joan and Ron Kratz; cherished sister of Michele Kratz; also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

Family and friends may visit at the Ambrose Funeral Home of Lansdowne 2719 Hammonds Ferry Rd. on Wednesday February 1,...

James Connolly, Iii

James Connolly, Iii

Jan 28, 2017

Suddenly on January 28, 2017 James (Jamie) Connolly, III passed away. He was born on February 24, 1980 to Linda Connolly and the late James Joseph Connolly,Jr. Loving brother of Karen (and her husband Carl) Gonnermann, and the late Dawn Jackson; cherished uncle of Joseph Zang, Jr., Patrick Zang, Brady Jackson, Alex Jackson, Zachary Jackson, Sierra Kurtz, and Savannah Kurtz....