Obituaries

Feb 11, 2024

On February 11, 2024, Elizabeth "Betty" Coulter passed away peacefully at Charlestown Senior Living Community in Catonsville, Maryland.

Betty was the loving wife of the late Gregory Beyer (28 years) and the late Mike Coulter (33 years). Her children are Bernadette Sandruck, William Heere-Beyer, Edward Beyer, Linda Beyer, Richard Beyer (deceased) and Lawrence Beyer. She also has...

Feb 9, 2024

On February 9, 2024, Velia Josephine Saverino (nee Fiorucci), 86, passed away. She was the daughter of the late Oliver Fiorucci & Maddalena Fiorucci (nee Benedetti) & the loving wife to the late Joseph Saverino. Devoted mother to Beth & Michael (Lisa); caring sister to Elisa China (the late Primo). She was the cherished grandmother to Evan, AJ, Emma...

Feb 7, 2024

On February 7th, 2024, James Burr Jenks passed away peacefully at his residence in Catonsville, MD, with his family close by. He leaves behind four children, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a large extended family. Elaine LoJacono Jenks, his beloved wife of 61 years, predeceased him in 2022.

James was born on December 24th, 1927 to Gladys...

Feb 4, 2024

On February 4, 2024, John Joseph Migliore, 84, passed away with family by his bedside. He was the son of the late Harry Migliore & Frances Migliore (nee Russo). John was the loving husband to Linda Migliore (nee Bierman) & devoted father to John Joseph Migliore, Jr., & Kimberly Anne Cressotti (nee Migliore) and her husband Tony. He was...

Feb 3, 2024

Robert C. Cross, 85, passed away on February 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Agnes Carleen Cross (Née Dickhoff), as well as his loving children, John Robert Cross (Sherry), Jennifer Ann Cross Bay (William), and Catherine Carleen Steffens (Patrick), his dear sister, Susan Benecasa (Dominic), and loving grandchildren, Kary Atkinson, Annelise...

Feb 2, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" George Shek, 77, passed away on February 2, 2024 with his wife by his side.

Larry is survived by his devoted wife, Michelle Shek (Nee Wyland), as well as his loving niece, Kimberly Banbury (Jeff), his adoring great nephews, John and Joseph Banbury and many other family and friends.

He is preceded in...

Feb 2, 2024

James (Jim) Kent Doran, 84, passed away after an illness on February 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim led a full and extraordinary life, from his childhood in a small Iowa farm town to working as a builder and roughneck in the oil fields and later traveling the globe. He was a talented athlete, winning an Iowa...

Jan 31, 2024

Egons Gunnars Are, 95, died quietly on January 31, 2024 at MedStar Harbor Hospital where he had been in Hospice care. Egons was born on April 23, 1928 in Riga, Latvia, USSR, the son of Ernests Jakovics and Erika Petchak. After enduring hardship in WWII where he lived in a displaced persons camp, he came to the US as...

Jan 29, 2024

On January 29, 2024, Ellen Rapson Miller, 91 of Ellicott City, passed away. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Lee & Florence Rapson (nee McMullen). Loving wife of the late William Miller. Devoted mother to Steve (Vickie), Fred (Cyndy) both pre-decesed & Susan (Jim); caring sister to Robert Rapson & the late William (Mary) Rapson. She was...

Jan 23, 2024

Kathleen Savannah Benedick was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend and teacher. She was equally brilliant, artistic, creative, and inquisitive. But above all else, she exuded love. She had a gift of truly caring about other people.

Adored by her family, Kathleen’s legacy of kindness and unconditional love is passed down to her children, Jennifer Benedick Milan,...

Jan 19, 2024

Retired Gunnery Sergeant Frank Raymond Lea, Jr., age 83, passed away on January 19, 2024.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank R. Lea, Sr. and Ruth Lea.  Including his beloved wife the late Linda F. Lea and brother Kenneth Lea.

He is survived by his loving children, Frank R. Lea, III, Ronald...

Jan 15, 2024

On Monday, January 15, 2023 Michael Francis Burke passed away. Born to the late Michael Burke and the late Winifred Burke (nee: Nolan) on Thursday, October 13, 1938; he was 85. Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Camille Burke (nee: Virag); his loving children, Michael J. Burke (Kristin), Stephen J. Burke (Noel), and Michele L. Mourelatos (Michael); his...

Jan 15, 2024

Audrey Anna Zanto

July 31, 1928 – January 15, 2023 (age 95)

Audrey Anna Zanto, 95, of Catonsville, Maryland passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Maryland she lived in Catonsville for over 70 years.

Audrey was the daughter of Frank John Zanto, Sr. and Anna...

Jan 13, 2024

Thomas Farrell Menton, 59, of Ellicott City, Maryland died suddenly on January 13, 2024. Tom was born on May 1, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland, and is predeceased by his parents, Raymond Dennis Menton, Jr., and Ann Hughes Menton. After graduating from Centennial High School in 1982, Tom went on to study Biology at Mount St. Mary’s University. There he...

Jan 12, 2024

On January 12, 2024, Natalie "Dolly" Kaminski, 86 of Catonsville, MD, peacefully passed away with her daughters by her side. She was the daughter of the late Joseph & Natalie Kaminski. Devoted mother to Valerie (Mike), Nanci (Jeff), Cyndy (Perry) & David (Janet); caring sister to Carol, Cathy, James, John, Thomas & the late Joseph & Joan. She cherished...

Jan 11, 2024

On January 11, 2024, Elizabeth Belle Huber (nee Zink), loving wife of the late Henry Huber, devoted mother of Robert Huber and his wife Kathleen, Michael Huber and his wife Candace, and Carol Callahan and her husband Brian; dear grandmother of Christopher and Jefferey Callahan and Jessica Dick and her husband Jimmy and dear great-grandmother of James Dick. She...

Jan 4, 2024

Raymond Buda born on November 16, 1958 and passed away on January 4, 2024, in Ellicott City, MD at the age of 65. Raymond was a devoted father, survived by his loving son Ethan Buda. Along with his adoring siblings, Aldona (Robert) Sellers, Mark (Sandra) Buda, Ramona (Nicholas) Beccio and Dina Wientge. Including numerous family members and friends. Raymond...

2024

“The wise … endowed with equanimity, having abandoned the fruits of action, go to the abode beyond all sorrow and evil.” - Bhagvad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 51 (Swami Vivekananda’s translation)

“I say to you that I am a little child and you are my parents.  Accept me as such and give me a place in your...

Dec 28, 2023

On Thursday, December 28, 2023, James Louis Angelo passed away at his Catonsville, Maryland home. Born to the late James Nicholas Angelo and the late Joan Rose Angelo (nee: Nicholson) on Thursday, November 11, 1948 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey; he was 75. Jimmy was an avid golfer and was referred to as "The Godfather" of Rolling Road Golf Club....

Dec 25, 2023

In loving memory of Diana, it is with heavy hearts that we announce her passing on December 26th. Diana passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Diana was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth, and generosity. Known for social commitment, she will be deeply missed by all who had the...