Obituaries

Nov 10, 2022

Leon Joseph Maka of Baltimore, MD passed away November 10, 2022 at the age of 96.

He was a United States Navy veteran and served in WWII, Vietnam, and Korea

Back on the domestic front, Leon passed his days by crabbing with his siblings, playing online poker, and tinkering with old...

Nov 9, 2022

Former President of Dundalk and Essex Community Colleges, Dr. John E. Ravekes, passed away peacefully, at 84, surrounded by family on November 9, 2022 in Catonsville, Maryland.

Educator, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, traveler, sportsman, cowboy, sailor, theater lover and sometimes actor, John led a remarkably varied and impactful life. He was born on January...

Nov 8, 2022

Jonathan “Jay” Keith Rinehart was born August 11, 2004 and overdosed on November 8, 2022. He was 18 years old and a 2022 graduate of Atholton High School in Columbia, MD where he played soccer. He enjoyed skateboarding and high adventure with Boy Scouts of America. Jay was intensely creative, devoted to his music, and produced his own songs...

Nov 7, 2022

Neil James "Jaime' LaDow of Halethorpe, MD passed away on November 7, 2022 at Gilchrist of Baltimore after a 9 month long battle with brain cancer. They were born May 19, 1994 in Fort Smith, AR to Neil and Jennifer LaDow. Jaime is a graduate of Century High School and received a BA in Technical Theater from Frostburg University....

Nov 6, 2022

Passed away on November 6, 2022, Dennis Lee Tyler, Sr. beloved husband of Valerie Tyler; devoted father of William Gmeinwieser, Dennis Tyler, Jr., and Brianna Gmeinwieser-Tyler; loving brother of John Tyler, Jr., Sharon Rutzebeck and Donna Lehr; Cherished grandfather of Damien and Chloe Tyler.

A Celebration of life will be held on January 28, 2023 at the...

Oct 21, 2022

Lisa Gayle Finnegan, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Lisa was born in Baltimore, MD on August 28, 1963. She was the most kind, caring, loving and generous person who enjoyed doing anything and everything that involved her family. The best part of her life was being a Mother and...

Oct 13, 2022

On October 13th, 2022 Carl C. Tweedale, Jr. passed away. He was the beloved husband of the late Susan Tweedale; devoted father of the late Carl Tweedale and his wife Carla, Brian Tweedale, and John Tweedale and his wife Dana; caring brother of David Tweedale, Hilda Tweedale, and Frederick Tweedale. cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren.

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Oct 13, 2022

Jay passed quietly in his sleep after a long struggle with frontotemporal dementia. Born in Ohio, Jay graduated from Kansas Neuman State. He enjoyed music and was a DJ at a local radio station for many years. There were not many songs that Jay didn’t know. He also worked as aircraft maintenance quality specialist for a small airline in...

Oct 12, 2022

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Lori Lee Rabuck passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Lori was known by many for her beautiful singing voice that was often referred to as “The voice of an angel.” Loving mother to daughter and son-in-law Jessica Jackson and Russell Jackson, daughter Allyson Rabuck and son Cole Rabuck. Grandmother to Ava Kelly,...

Oct 11, 2022

Joann Louise Pennefeather Alexander passed away on October 11, 2022. She was born November 18, 1929, in Syracuse, NY to Joseph and Mildred Pennefeather. Joann was known as Penny in high school and early adulthood. She graduated from Hyattsville High School and the University of Maryland. She loved the natural world and was most at home in the outdoors...

Oct 8, 2022

“Is ‘Larry’ short for Lawrence?” was a common question throughout his life. The answer?

Following his birth, his mom was given a copy of the newspaper, where she read an article about

World War II hero, Larry Allen. And, as he would say, “There y’have it.”

Born to Pearl Margarite (McKenzie) and Hobert...

Oct 8, 2022

John “Jack” Douglas Cronise, 77, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home. He was on the Gilchrist Hospice program. John was born December 18, 1944, in Baltimore, Md, to the late William and Norma Cronise and was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Cronise.

After high school, he served 4...

Oct 7, 2022

On Friday, October 7, 2022, Ian Joseph Christopolus age 42 of Lansdowne Maryland passed away after a courageous battle with sarcoma. Devoted father of Angel Christopolus; beloved son of Denise and the late Russell Christopolus. Cherished brother of Kari Dawson (born Nikolaos Christopolus) and Christina (Nick) Mielke. Survived by half sister Kristin (Frank) Matthews and their daughter Harper. Dear...

Oct 4, 2022

On October 4, 2022, Charles O. McElhose, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep due to complications of ALS. beloved husband of Theresa McElhose; devoted father of Charles, Jr (wife Sharon) and Craig (wife Amy); loving grandfather of Charles, III, Sean, William, Colin, Sean O., and Caitlyn; cherished great-grandfather of Quinn, Emerson and Thea; loving brother of James McEllis...

Sep 28, 2022

Chi Yeung Chiu was a wonderful father, husband, brother, and friend to many. He left this world

on September 29 th , 2022 at age 68 in his hometown of Ellicott City, Maryland. His battle with

cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the

circumstances,...

Sep 20, 2022

Ann Elizabeth Ratcliffe, 78, died suddenly at Winter Growth Assisted Living in Columbia, MD, on September 20, 2022.

Ann was born on Christmas night in 1943 in Beckley, WV, the daughter of Edwin and Lanier File Ratcliffe. After graduating from Beckley public schools, she attended Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, VA, where she earned her...

Sep 19, 2022

Margaret Mary (Peggy/Margy) Sprankle, née Sanders, passed away on 19 September 2022,

joining her dear husband and other loved ones. She was so loved by family and friends as well

as by all those whose lives she touched.

Mom was born in Waynesboro, PA, on 21 February 1929, the second of 12 children...

Sep 9, 2022

After a brief illness, Casimir Martin Zacharski, Jr., age 100, passed away on September 9, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Juta Vaska Zacharski, his nephews Paul and David, niece Maryann Zacharski, and sister-in-law Rosemary Zacharski.

A life-long resident of Baltimore, Casimir grew up in the local Polish-American community, his pride and appreciation...

Sep 9, 2022

Beloved sister of Donna Petrilla, niece of Joan Kongsted and other family. Daughter of the late George and Helen Whittle. Gena loved family, coffee, Coke soft drinks, cigarettes, cats, her longtime friends at Keypoint, especially Tracey.

Services private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gena to BARCS (Baltimore Animal...

Sep 8, 2022

Mary Jane Kauffman passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the age of 95. She is survived by her devoted children, Scott Kauffman, and Denise Kerr (late Wendell Kerr), loving granddaughter Katelyn Kerr, siblings Betty Lee Gress (late James), Sonny Taylor (Carolyn), brother-in-law Ken (late Jean Brady) as well as many loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased...