Fallen

We regret to inform you of the recent passing of Margaret E. Karnes, wife of MDSP Retired Lt. Sonny Karnes. OBITUARY Margaret Elizabeth Karnes (nee Pulaski), 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at BWMC. Margaret had resided in Pasadena, Maryland, since 1967. Margaret was born on December 11, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland to…

The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Cpl. Harold K. Ober, Sr.. OBITUARY Mr. Harold Kenneth Ober, Sr., 81, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 in his home. Born February 10, 1944, in Plymouth, NH, he was the son of the late Allen K. and Marjorie A. (Fogg)…

The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Lt. Van Cleve Holmes, III, MDSP Retired. OBITUARY Van Cleve Holmes, III, 81, of Strasburg, VA passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.  Mr. Holmes was born in Ohio on October 3, 1943, to the late Van Cleve and…

The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest, Lt. Stephen Charles Reynolds, MDSP Retired.” Lt. Reynolds served with the Maryland State Police from January 3, 1972 until he retired on November 1, 1999. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. OBITUARY Stephen Charles Reynolds,…

We regret to inform you of the recent passing of Retired Capt. James Cary Attick on May 12, 2025. Capt. Attick was a beloved commander and no nonsense leader in the department for many years, retiring in 1992. Capt. Attick was truly the definition of Maryland’s Finest. OBITUARY James “Jim” Attick passed away on May…

We regret to inform you of the sudden passing of Officer Bradley Edward Spickler, age 30, of the Montgomery County Police Department. Spickler died on April 30, 2025 and is the son of MSP Retired Sgt. Gregory Spickler and Cindy Spickler of Smithsburg, MD. Our deepest condolences for the family and friends that this fine…

We regret to inform you of the recent passing of Retired Sgt. Frank Patrick William Weber, 83, on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Weber entered the Maryland State Police in 1963 and retired in 1992 after a distinguished career in law enforcement. He was one of Maryland’s Finest. Arrangements are being handled by Duda-Ruck Funeral Home…

We regret to inform you of the recent passing of Michael Lukoski, age 48, son of Retired Sgt. Chuck Lukoski. Mr. Michael Lukoski died April 12, 2025. Our deepest condolences for the family at this difficult time. Michael Joseph Lukoski OBITUARY On April 12, 2025 Michael Joseph Lukoski passed away; devoted fiance’ of Kayla Adams;…

The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Sgt. Christopher G. Tappan, MDSP Retired . OBITUARY Christopher Glenn Tappan, 50, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at his home in Fallston, MD, surrounded by loved ones. He grew up in Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY, and his life was a testament…

We regret to inform you of the recent passing of MSP Retired Sgt. Albert Gorman Butler, II, age 57, of Walkersville, Md. Sgt. Butler died on March 31 at his home under the care of Frederick Health Hospice. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, their two children, and numerous other family members. OBITUARY Albert…