Obituaries

Nov 13, 2021

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Colleen Flannagan Carlile passed away at her Windsor Mill, Maryland home. She was 68. She is survived by her spouse, David Scobee; her mother, Gladys Edwina Flannagan; sister, Kellie Obusek (Gary); her step daughters, nieces, nephews, & many friends.

Colleen graduated from Mt. Hebron High School, class of 1972. She loved cooking,...

Nov 12, 2021

Betty Bloecher (Nee Kilroy) was born in Cumberland, Maryland on April 25, 1930, to the late Joseph B. “Bartley” and Agnes T. Kilroy (Nee Walker). She passed peacefully on November 12, 2021, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John H. Bloecher, Jr.

Betty graduated from the Maryland Institute of...

Nov 10, 2021

Yohanes was born March 19, 1970 in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. He lived with his father Dessalegn Gelete, who served as a deacon in the Orthodox Church, his loving mother Adanech, and his 5 brothers. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and 2 brothers Yosef and Sisay. In his later teen years Yohanes taught reading in Ethiopia’s...

Nov 9, 2021

Jane Steele Valdivia, age 61, of Elkridge, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, November 9th in the warmth of her daughter's home after a 7 year-long battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born to the late John Dayton Steele and Juliette Hamilton Steele, on March 21, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio as the youngest of 5 siblings. Jane is...

Nov 3, 2021

Jeanette Dolores Borucki (Nee Dvorak) was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 5, 1931 to the late Robert and Jeanette Dvorak. She passed peacefully on November 3, 2021 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Raymond Daniel Borucki. As well as her parents, Robert William Dvorak and Jeanette Dvorak (Nee Budzinski).

Nov 1, 2021

On Monday, November 1, 2021, Charles “Howard” Strahler, JR., husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 81.

Howard was born on April 28, 1940, in Baltimore to Ruth and Bub.  He graduated Class of 1958, from Milford Mill Senior High School.  He joined the Navy in 1958 and received an honorable discharge in...

Oct 29, 2021

Griffith "Griff" B. Dorn, Jr. was born in Frostburg, Maryland on February 9,1936 to the late Griffith and Eira Dorn. He passed peacefully on October 29, 2021 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents, Griffith Byrd Dorn, Sr. and Eira Dorn (Nee Reese), his first wife, Marion Dorn (Nee Dillard), and his sister,...

Oct 26, 2021

James Perez Grimm, 19, passed away on October 26, 2021 in Fort Drum, NY after a battle with depression, a heartbreakingly debilitating and fatal illness.

James is survived by his adoring mothers Rosa Perez and Mimi L. Perez, as well as his older brother Alexander Robinson and his younger sister Melissa Perez. James was a lifelong Marylander,...

Oct 24, 2021

Mark Patrick Leone a.k.a. Mr. Wonderful passed away peacefully Sunday October 24 presumably to get out of watching the Ravens lose horribly to Cincinnati.

Born in Pittsburgh, raised in Catonsville, Mount St. Joe boy, Ellicott City guy. Facebook famous, known for having good friends, extensive collection of long sleeved Beach t-shirts , impeccable taste in mid-range Chardonnay...

Oct 22, 2021

William “Billy” M. Sutton of Ellicott City, Maryland, born July 2, 1943, died October 22, 2021 at Gilchrist Hospice after an extended illness.

He is survived by his brother, Leonard E. Sutton, Woodstock, Maryland, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and grand nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his lifelong partner, Alice Ridgely; brother, Robert...

Oct 20, 2021

Mary Rose Poisal Mentzel passed into the arms of her Savior on October 20, 2021. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 14, 1948, Rose was one of six and the only girl. With five brothers, she was truly the “Rose” amongst the thorns. She proudly supported our country through her employment with the NSA and would often reminisce about...

Oct 19, 2021

Denise Schoenberg Avara was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 16, 1964 to Frank and Stephanie Schoenberg (Nee Kovacht). She passed on October 19, 2021, at age 57. She was predeceased by her father Frank Schoenberg.

She is survived, and will be greatly missed, by her devoted husband, John Avara. As well as her adoring mother, Stephanie...

Oct 17, 2021

Edward Joseph Slunt, devoted husband of Kathleen, beloved father of Laura Cunningham (Tom), Heather Eshleman (Ron), and Valerie Slunt. Grandfather to Shaun, Kelly, Silas, and Melanie. He is survived by his brother, Larry Frank (Barbara), sister-in-law Emily, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph W. Slunt; mother, Ruth Slunt (Coonan); and brother, Joseph B. Slunt....

Oct 16, 2021

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, Christina Panagakos (nee: Copoulos) passed away at her South Carolina home; she was 88. Born Tuesday, November 29, 1932 in Frederick, Maryland to the late Michael and Bertha Copoulos, Christina later moved to Baltimore, Maryland where she met and married George Panagakos on June 15, 1952.  The two had four cherished girls over the...

Oct 16, 2021

Bishop Daniel Gilbert Cox, a retired bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church, and longtime pastor of Bishop Cummins Church in Catonsville, MD, departed this earthly life and entered the presence of his Lord on October 16, 2021, a month short of his 90th birthday.

Daniel was born to Newton and Irene Cox on November 15, 1931 in...

Oct 15, 2021

Margaret Ellan Scherer (Geffert), age 77, of Taneytown went to be with Jesus on October 15, 2021. She loved Jesus and found joy in encouraging others in their faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Geffert, and her husband, William Scherer. She is survived by her daughters, Ellan Beard and Krista Scherer, and her...

Oct 13, 2021

Edwin “Ed” Lewis Althouse, 81, of Davidsonville, MD, passed away suddenly on October 13, 2021. He was the husband of 59 years to Gloria L. (Kramer) Althouse.

Born on May 4, 1940, in Reading, PA, Ed was the son of the late Clarence “Hans” M. Althouse and Ruth S. (Rettew) Althouse. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from...

Oct 13, 2021

Marguerite Theresa O'Boyle (Nee Bailey) was born in Pennsylvania on February 6, 1931 to the late Robert and Marguerite Bailey. She passed peacefully on October 13, 2021 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John Joseph O’Boyle. As well as her parents, Robert J. Bailey and Marguerite Bailey (Nee Westbrook). Including her ...

Oct 12, 2021

Bernard “Bernie” White, 80, of Catonsville, passed into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Born Feb 24, 1941 in Baltimore, Bernard was the only child of Anna Mae Linthicum and Edgar White. After graduating from Catonsville High School, he earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland College Park and a Master’s from Johns...

Oct 10, 2021

Michael Sean Waters (Mike) beloved husband, father, son, brother and pappy was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 30, 1966 to Frank Waters, Sr. and Veronica Waters (Nee Volkert). He passed suddenly on October 10, 2021 at the age of 54.

He is survived, and will be immeasurably missed, by his devoted wife and love of his...