Obituaries

Nathan Woodward

Nathan Woodward

Oct 7, 2015

Nathan David Woodward was called home to be with Jesus on October 7th, 2015. He spent his final days at home, surrounded by his loving family. He may have only been with us a short time, but he changed us all forever. Nathan was a sweet little boy who captured the hearts of all who cared for him. He...

Steven Blom

Steven Blom

Oct 7, 2015

Steven Blom, 53, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at his home in Catonsville, MD. He was born on June 18, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York to Arthur and Janet (Hughes) Blom.

Steven is survived by his wife of thirty-years Rebecca, his sons Steve and Dylan, their spouses Craig and Katherine, his daughter Sara, his grandchildren...

Evelyn Balmert

Evelyn Balmert

Oct 7, 2015

On October 7, 2015 Evelyn Balmert (nee Sherinski). Beloved wife of the late Gerald A. Balmert. Devoted mother of Christine Marshall (Paul Marshall, Jr.), Nancy Balmert, Kathleen Balmert (Michael Owens), Maureen Balmert (Jack Roelecke) and Gerald Balmert. Loving sister of Leonard Sherinski and the late Verna Pehler, Alice Klein and Lawrence Sherinski. Dear grandmother of Joshua Marshall, Eva Marshall,...

Edward Russell Redifer

Edward Russell Redifer

Sep 28, 2015

Ed leaves behind a loving wife, Linda. A brother, John Redifer of Colorado. Two sisters, Robin Jacobson of Santa Barabara, CA and Mary Redifer of Costa Rica. He was pre-deceased by his brother George Redifer, Jr. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family requests no flowers.

Charitable donations may be...

John D. Ryan

John D. Ryan

Sep 20, 2015

John Donald Ryan passed away on Sunday September 20, 2015.  He was born March 15, 1955 in Ohio and was predeceased by his parents John Francis Ryan and Barbara Gardner Ryan.  He is survived by his partner of sixteen years Erin Pfeifer of Catonsville Maryland, his sister Deborah Brancato of Kingwood Texas, his nephew Brandon Becker of Texas, and...

Michael Gerard Hines

Michael Gerard Hines

Sep 15, 2015

Michael Gerard Hines, 69, of Baltimore, died on Tuesday September 15, 2015 in the Intensive Care unit at St. Agnes Hospital of complications related to his valiant struggle with both lung and throat cancer, debilitating rheumatoid arthritis and osteomyelitis.

Mike was the youngest son of six children born on February 8, 1946 to Mary Kathryn...

Phillip Kraemer

Phillip Kraemer

Sep 14, 2015

Arrangements Pending

Carolann Rena (Myers)  Geist

Carolann Rena (Myers) Geist

Sep 12, 2015

Carolann Rena (Myers) Geist, 79, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, her hands held by her husband, granddaughter and Pastor. Cause of death has been established as multiple organ failure secondary to stage four cancer.

Carolann, known to family and friends...

Cecilia Kernan Staub

Cecilia Kernan Staub

Aug 31, 2015

On August 31, 2015, Cecilia (Cele) Kernan Staub passed away in her home at Charlestown Retirement Community.  Her passing was peaceful after a courageous journey with cancer.  Cele celebrated her 94th birthday with her family 4 days before her death.

Born in Baltimore in 1921, she was the daughter of Lilian and James Kernan.  Cele was raised...

Francis "Frank" John Sinek

Francis "Frank" John Sinek

Aug 30, 2015

FRANCIS JOHN SINEK

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Francis John Sinek at age 79.

Known to the world as Frank, he was born in Pocahontas, Iowa to James Sinek and Barbara Hammes Sinek.

Attending the University of Iowa, Frank graduated with a degree in political science.  Upon graduation,...

Dorothy Jean Dustmann

Dorothy Jean Dustmann

Aug 29, 2015

Dorothy Jean Dustmann, 62, of Catonsville, MD, died at Gilchrist Hospice Intake in Columbia, MD, Saturday, August 29, 2015, after a rich, rewarding, hard-working life and a valiant 2 year battle with a rare form of cancer. Mrs. Dustmann was born in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late George and Margaret Klein and a loving sister to George, Margaret...

Betty Mae Feustle

Betty Mae Feustle

Aug 26, 2015

“Baby girl” Brewer, later named Betty Mae, was born September 29, 1924 to Ernest Richard Brewer, an insurance salesman, and Anna Katherine Hine Brewer, a housewife.  Betty was a serious student and completed three years of nurse’s training at Union Memorial Hospital where she subsequently worked.  On January 24, 1948 she married John Leonard Feustle, Sr., who...

Deborah Ann Howard

Deborah Ann Howard

Aug 24, 2015

Sister of Susan Esserwein (husband Phillip). Loving cousin of Kit Bailey,Clare Berent and several other cousins.

Gloria M. (Taven)  Reitz

Gloria M. (Taven) Reitz

Aug 18, 2015

Beloved wife of the late William J. Reitz. Devoted mother of Dennis Reitz (Cathy) and Linda Priest (Tom). Dear sister of Jane Reeder (Jake) and Bill Dailey. Loving Grandmother of Dana, Susan, David and Kari. Cherished great grandmother of Julian, Amanda, Nicholas, Katie, Megan, Mikie, Ryan and Eryn.

James Michael Lancelotta, Sr.

James Michael Lancelotta, Sr.

Aug 17, 2015

James "Jim" Michael Lancelotta, Sr.  Beloved husband of Katherine Anne Lancelotta (nee Koehler). Devoted father of James M. Lancelotta, Jr., Matthew Lancelotta (wife Kelley Lancelotta) and Jarrod "J.P." Lancelotta. Brother of Sam Lancelotta, Robert Lancelotta, Rose Lancelotta Cavey, Lulu Lancelotta and Loretta Dawson. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra, Elliot, August, Abbey & Harry.

Charitable donations may be made to:...

Claude Marie (Bourdeau)  Bourdeau

Claude Marie (Bourdeau) Bourdeau

Aug 15, 2015

Arrangements Pending

Genevieve Poplawski

Genevieve Poplawski

Aug 11, 2015

Dear sister Josephine Smolinski, Loving Aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.  A reception will follow the Mass.

John C. Grap

John C. Grap

Aug 8, 2015

On August 8, 2015, John Charles Grap passed away at 86 years at John Hopkins Hospital.  He was surrounded by his family.

Born and raised in East Baltimore as the youngest son of Charles Frederick Grap and Louise Grap, John started work with C&P Telephone Company at the age of 15 to help support his parents.  He...

Raul Lujan

Raul Lujan

Jul 12, 2015

Dear Friends,

On July 12, 2015  Raul Lujan’s strongly fought battle with illness has ended. He is survived by his wife Jacquelyn, children Stephen and Rachel, sister Magaly Lopez Soubelette, as well as several nephews and nieces.  Born in Havana, Cuba, he lived in Miami for many years before moving to Maryland.  He attended the University of...