Obituaries

Apr 9, 2024

Michael Sebastian Koesters (May 10,1960- April 9,2024) Born in Baltimore, Maryland; preceded in death by his parents J. William Koesters and Margaret Flynn Koesters. He is survived by his wife Andrea Koesters, daughter Callie Koesters, son-in-law Daniel Mervis and grandson Theodore Jacob Mervis, son Michael Koesters and daughter-in-law Taylor Hicks, sister Margaret Gessler and brother William Koesters and so...

Mar 28, 2024

Derek Esmond Kemble, 24, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Catonsville, MD.

Derek was known for his sense of humor and fun loving spirit. Every day was a new adventure. He loved his friends and family, he was an outdoor enthusiast who loved skateboarding snowboarding, skiing, surfing, camping and hiking. He lived life to the fullest....

Mar 26, 2024

John Herron, a Friend to All He Met, Dies at 76 John Herron, champion of the downtrodden, consummate networker, loving husband, father and PopPop, lifelong Orioles fan, adorer of Irish whiskey, and self-professed "Cool Dude," has died. He was 76.

John died March 26 at his home in Catonsville, MD, from a cardiac arrest. He passed peacefully...

Mar 25, 2024

Harold R. Sachs, 93, of Baltimore, passed away early Monday morning at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Born in Nuremberg, PA, he was the son of the late Daniel Ray Sachs and Gertrude (Ulshafer) Sachs, and a graduate of Nuremberg High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the Air Force. While in the Air Force, he served as...

Mar 24, 2024

On Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024, Patricia Carey D’Ambrosio passed peacefully into the arms of God after a brief stay in the hospital. She died surrounded with love and prayer only two months after celebrating her 95th birthday with her family. Born in the Bronx in 1929, Patricia grew up in West Hartford, CT, raised her sons in Providence,...

Mar 19, 2024

On March 19, 2024, Ronald Warren Preston, 72, passed away. He was the son of the late Donald Gilbert Preston & Bernice Preston (nee Shipley). Ronald was the loving life partner to Nancy McGory, devoted father of Steven Irwin (Elaine), caring brother to Virginia Bahr & the late Graham Preston. He was the cherished grandfather to Eloise & Goldie...

Mar 11, 2024

Mary Shelton Prassina, 95 of Selbyville, Delaware, and formally of Catonsville, Maryland passed away peacefully in her home, on March 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born March 28, 1928, in Denton Maryland, daughter of the late Maurice Shelton and Martha Shelton-Bland (nee Hoffman). Mary's family moved to Gaithersburg, Maryland in 1939. Mary graduated...

Mar 4, 2024

On March 4, 2024, Francis Daniel “Bones” Blair, Jr.,  devoted husband of the late Mary "Kate"  Katherine Blair (Grim); devoted father of Mike Blair (Rose), Sue Tompkins (Scott), Tim Blair (Cathy), and Kate Mattingly (Ken); loving grandfather of Tucker (Sarah), Allie (Charlie), Ryan (Laura), Matt, Ethan, Dan (Kelly), Sam, Nick and Reesce; dear great-grandfather of Charlie Sapienza, Dempsey Tompkins...

Mar 3, 2024

On Sunday, March 3, 3024, Frank H. Falter, Jr., loving husband of the late Alice Marie Falter (nee Darby), dear father of Frank Falter III, Deborah Doll and Jackie McCusker. He was a devoted grandfather of Deanna and Jillian Doll, Darby and Finn McCusker and Morgan and Frankie Falter IV.

Visitation will be held at the family-owned...

Mar 1, 2024

Virginia C. Linsenmeyer

OCTOBER 8, 1939 – MARCH 1, 2024

Virginia Caballero Linsenmeyer passed away in Baltimore, Maryland on March 1, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in El Paso on October 8, 1939, the daughter of Romualdo and Elmira Hernandez Caballero. Virginia was the fourth of four sisters to attend...

Feb 28, 2024

John Paul Kingsland of Ellicott City, Maryland, was born on June 26, 1961, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 28, 2024. John was the youngest of four siblings and son of Harald S. Kingsland, Sr., and Margaret Paul Kingsland. John grew up in Catonsville, MD, graduated from Catonsville High School and Arundel Institute of Technology. John...

Feb 28, 2024

Patricia Ann Wheeler, 79, passed away surrounded by family on February 28, 2024.

Patricia is survived by her loving son, Noah “Steve” Wheeler (Lisa). Including her dear, devoted sister, Susan Smith and dear brother James Brian Smith. As well as her adoring grandchildren, Max Wheeler, Bella Wheeler. Loving nephew, Timothy Strohmer (Kerri) and Robert Smith, niece Corinne...

Feb 26, 2024

On Monday, February 26, 2024, Dorris C. Ewanus, loving wife of the late Walter Ewanus and dear sister of the late Theresa "Tessa" Elliott and the late India Swain.

A visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel (Charlestown) from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM. A Funeral Service will...

Feb 25, 2024

Mary Lynn (Ferrell) Reardon, 94, of Catonsville, MD passed away peacefully on Sunday February 25, 2024 after a brief illness.

She was born on January 8, 1930 in Clarksburg, WV to Mary Ethelyn Selby and Benjamin Franklin Ferrell. She attended Washington Irving High School (class of 1947) and graduated from Salem College (class of 1951) with majors...

Feb 22, 2024

On February 22, 2024, David Daniel Banicz, 56, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. David was the loving husband of 28 years to Andrea Szabo and a devoted father to Lara Szabo-Banicz, a cherished brother to Michael Law Cobb (wife Gabriella and son Justin), and the son of the late Kalman Erno Banitz and Dorothy Diana (Cobb). David also leaves...

Feb 17, 2024

On Saturday, February 17, 2024, Martha Edmonds, beloved daughter of Thomas and Carrie Edmonds, passed away after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Jenkins; nephews, James Jenkins and Daniel (Teresa) Jenkins; great-nephews, Ethan Jenkins and Henry Jenkins; extended family, Greg and Cindy Cosgrove; and "grandchildren," Sarah Cosgrove and Connor Cosgrove.

Martha retired after...

Feb 17, 2024

Beverly Neubert Larson, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Beverly is survived by her loving children, Laura Langan (Tim), Karen Ferrone (Phil), and Steven Larson, as well as her dear sisters Dolores Ritzel and Joan Bennett, including her adoring grandchildren, Patrick Langan (Cassie), Katie Licata (Alex), Jessica Dean (Pierce), Jill...

Feb 16, 2024

On Friday, Feburary 16, 2024, Daneen B. Fleming (nee Bathurst), age 80, devoted daughter of the late Berwin and Helen (nee Kotelnicki) Bathurst; beloved wife of the late Robert D. Fleming; devoted mother of Patrik Moss Fleming and his husband Steven J. Satta and Amy Lynn Fleming and her wife Tanya Louise Kohlerman; dear sister of Carol Brown and...

Feb 14, 2024

Marilyn R. Sandow of Fairless Hills, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She was 86. Born in Dravosburg PA, Marilyn was a resident of Fairless Hills Pennsylvania for over 50 years. She worked for US Steel and McHales Fix-It. She was also a loving homemaker and mom. She was the beloved wife of Louis and the loving mother of Kay...

Feb 14, 2024

It is with deep sorrow we announce that William Paul "Bill" Higgins passed away peacefully at the age of 81 at his home in Pasadena, MD on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024. Bill was born on December 3rd, 1942, in Baltimore, MD. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Baker) Higgins to whom he was married for over 57...