Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

Martha Kirwan of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Dec 25, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 25, 2023

On December 25, 2023, Leola Elizabeth Shrum (nee Green), loving wife of the late Charles R. Shrum, Sr., devoted mother of Carole J. Morris and Charles R. Shrum, Jr., (Denise); dear sister of Rachel Cutter (James), Jack Green and the late Mildred Lawson, Mary Kirkendall, James Green and Joshua Green; loving grandmother of Tina Lynn Shrum, Kristy Shrum, Lisa...

Dec 22, 2023

Jean Wendy Darrow (nee Ryder) was born January 1, 1945 in Huntington, NY to Marian Evelyn (Meyer) Ryder and Edwin Fulford Ryder, Jr. Jean was the 4th of 5 children, grew up in NY and RI and loved their family vacations in Maine. She played field hockey and basketball at Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, NY where she graduated...

Dec 15, 2023

She was born Laura Sarala Devi Jeevaratnam. Her married name was Laura Katta, and her professional name was Laura S. Rao Katta, “Dr. Rao.”

Born just before the start of World War II, she was born into a Christian family, in a Muslim state, in a Hindu country. She lived through the war, through the fight for...

Dec 15, 2023

On December 15, 2023, John “Jack” Snyder, 69, of Catonsville, MD, passed away.  He was the son of the late Grace Betty Meacham (nee Houck) and step-son of the late Richard Horace Meacham; loving brother to Tammy Beck & devoted uncle to Frank Meekins (Erin), Christin & Rachel Lepson.  Also survived by loving family and loyal friends.

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Dec 13, 2023

Joan Chalmers passed away peacefully at Atlantic General Hospital on December 13, 2023 in the company of her children. Joan was born Joan Marie Habert on July 12, 1930, in Charlottesville, Virginia to John Jacob Habert and Emma Habert (nee Gregersen). She was raised in Charlottesville along with her sister, Patricia, and her brother, John, until the family moved...

Dec 1, 2023

On December 1, 2023, Joseph Garbo, 88 of Ellicott City, Md. passed away. He was the son of the late Steve Garbo & Rose Garbo (nee D’Antonio): loving husband of the late Carolyn Lee Garbo (nee Quinn)to whom he was married for 48 years. He is survived by a number of family members including nephews, nieces, cousins and friends....

Nov 28, 2023

On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Joseph Russo passed away suddenly. Baltimore born, January 8, 1954, to the late Anthony John Russo and the late Margaret Alfreda Russo (nee: Frye). Joe was 69 years old. He is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Sharon Russo; his brother, Nicholas Russo and his wife, Terry; his sister, Teresa Russo; his...

Nov 24, 2023

Betty Carol Sterner (Reid) passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, after a long illness, on November 24th 2023, at the age of 73. Betty was raised in Catonsville by her loving parents, Raymond and Marie Reid. She was the middle child of siblings Linda, Robert, Tom, and Jean.

Betty left an impact on...

Nov 20, 2023

On November 20, 2023, Vasseni Magdalene Boss (nee Wood) loving wife of the late William August Boss; dear mother of Deidre Hamby and her husband Keith; loving grandmother of Shannon Wilson and her husband Josh and Steve Fagan and his wife Tiffany; beloved great-grandmother of Lola Wilson, Duncan Wilson, Kody Fagan, Kyle Fagan and Winston Wilson; dear aunt of...

Nov 15, 2023

Lillian Florentine Gajewski, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at the age of 97. Born on April 29, 1926, in Miners Mill, PA, Lillian was the last surviving child of her Polish immigrant parents. As the youngest of five siblings, she grew up surrounded by the warmth and love of her family....

Nov 13, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Hiep Nguyen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 7, 2023

On November 7, 2023 Karen Pharis Vaughn, aged 88, passed away peacefully at home at Charlestown Retirement Community, surrounded by family.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years DeWitt “Chuck” Charles Vaughn, Jr.; daughters Elizabeth Vaughn Eubanks, Katherine Laura Vaughn, and Susan Karen Vaughn-Ward; and grandchildren Adam Mohamed El Hani, Maria Noama El Hani, Sukayna Khadija...

Nov 6, 2023

Paul Chambers, 94, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Margene and daughter, Beth on November 6, 2023 in Ellicott City, MD where he resided for the past 6 years. Paul was born on March 3, 1929 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.

He married Margene Flannery on June 2, 1956. They recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary....

Nov 3, 2023

On November 3, 2023, Patricia Stroessner passed away. Patsy was the beloved wife of the late Robert Stroessner, loving mother of Paul (Patti), Joseph (Amberin), and Mary Pat (Mike). She was the cherished “Nan” of Zachary (Sara), Jon Michael (Maggie), Noah, and Luke. Also surviving are her sisters Suzanne, Doris, and Nancy, and special cousins Harry and Cindee. Patsy...

Oct 29, 2023

John Alexander Tussing, Jr.  February 25, 1933 – October 29, 2023 (age 90)

John Alexander Tussing, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on October, 29, 2023, with his family by his side, at 90 years of age.

John was a native to Catonsville MD, born on February...

Oct 27, 2023

Alexander Nobleman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and esteemed librarian, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, at the age of 80. Alexander was born on December 9, 1942, in Ohio, but moved to East Los Angeles where he developed an insatiable appetite for, and became a self-proclaimed expert in Mexican cuisine. He was supported and influenced...

Oct 21, 2023

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, Shirley Elaine Gavlin (nee: Green) passed away. Born to Wilbur and Esther Green (nee: Mullinix) on Sunday, November 18, 1945; she was 77. Shirley is predeceased by her husband Robert Gavlin, brother, Malcolm Green and his wife, Fran; her sister, Joyce Day; and brother-in-law, Bill Day. She is survived by her nieces, Denise Green...

Oct 21, 2023

On October 21, 2023, Donna Mae Montgomery, 73, of Catonsville, MD, passed away.  She was the daughter of the late William H. Morse & Johannah Morse (nee Purcell); loving wife to Robert Montgomery; devoted mother to the late Kimberly Channell-Ervin, Richard “Dickie” Channell (Ann) & Ronald “Ronnie” Channell (Karen); loving sister of Darlene McMullen, Patricia Hall, Jean Mullins, Viola...

Oct 21, 2023

On October 21, 2023, Steven Vernon Harp passed away in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was the loving husband of Teresa Marie Harp (nee Brust); devoted father of Michael Steven Harp and his wife Linden Goff-Harp; dear brother of Jill Harp and her wife Laura Mitchell and Karen Grannas and her husband Robert Grannas and the loving son-in-law of...