Obituaries

Aug 30, 2024

"Edmund Murray Buchanan

February 28, 1956 - August 30, 2024

Edmund Murray Buchanan passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He is now reunited with his firstborn daughter, Allison, his parents, and his faithful dog, Max.

Continuing to hold down...

Aug 25, 2024

On August 25, 2024, Evelyn Darlene Jansen “Evie” peacefully passed away. Born on February 10, 1933 to the late Julius and Nettie Kettner; she was the devoted mother of Terry Jansen and wife Nancy, Richard Jansen and wife Wendy, Ronald Jansen, Michael Jansen and wife Mary Jo, and her deceased son Robert Jansen; cherished grandmother to Bethany, Timothy, Christopher,...

Aug 23, 2024

James (Jim) Martin Murray January 28, 1946 – August 23, 2024

James (Jim) Martin Murray, a longtime resident of Catonsville, Maryland, passed away on August 23, 2024, at the age of 78 from advanced dementia.

Jim was born on January 28, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James and Delores...

Aug 18, 2024

Elizabeth (Bee Jay) Q. Brustad, 93, died peacefully at home on August 18. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, William, her children Kristen (Mahmoud), Ingrid, and Peter (Karen), grandchildren Kathryn and Samuel, step-grandson Danny (Marisa) and great-grandchildren Reid, Cameron and Faris, and sisters Sherrie Quillen and Nancy Wright.  No service is planned. Donations can be made...

Aug 11, 2024

On August 11, 2024, Michael Savino Jr passed away at the age of 91. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Josephine and Michael Savino Sr, his siblings, Rose Quick, Paul Savino, Joe Savino, Grace DiCarlo, and Tony Savino, and his dear wife of almost 65 years, Charlotte Savino (nee Knight). Michael will be greatly missed by his children Michele...

Aug 10, 2024

Marcie Shawn Cowie, September 24, 1950,  of Maryland passed away on August 10, 2024 under the care of Gilchrist Hospice. She is predeceased by her parents  Benjamin and Beverly Herman.  There will be a private memorial to be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Keeshond Club...

Aug 9, 2024

Donald (Hump) Richard Short, 78, beloved husband of Mary Short for 51 wonderful years and longtime resident of Hamilton and Parkville Maryland, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, August 9th, 2024.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Short, and his two favorite daughters Jennifer Short and Kellee Almy and...

Aug 7, 2024

Juliann Nankervis (formerly Vaughan), age 90, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024 due to complications of dementia. She was born in Anaconda Montana on June 20, 1934. Juliann was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary, Catherine (Dubby), Anastasia and Janie; brother, Martin Jr.; her parents, Martin and Delia Vaughan; and her husband, Richard Nankervis.

Aug 6, 2024

Anthony Romeo DeStefano of Americus, Georgia, passed away on August 6, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland, surrounded by his loving family. He was 82.

He was born on September 24, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Natale DeStefano and Erminia DeStefano (née Fierro). Growing up in the city, he completed high school at Girard College in 1959. He earned...

Jul 22, 2024

Thomas King Cox, 90, died Monday, July 22, at his home in Woodstock, MD. He is preceded by his parents Thomas Cox Sr. and Florence "Pinky" Cox, and by his beloved cat, Sam (I and II). He is survived by his cousins, Kara Chiles of Ashburn, VA, Laura Covey of Centreville, MD, and numerous other cousins across the United...

Jul 19, 2024

Nereida (Nellie) Carrion was born on November 26, 1950, in Rio Piedras Puerto Rico.  She migrated to New Jersey with her parents at the age of 12.

She remained in New York throughout her adult life and raised her 3 children in Brooklyn, New York  before moving to Rochester, New York in the early 90's....

Jul 16, 2024

Honorable Army veteran and well-known Sun cab driver, John "Gary" Gilbert passed away suddenly at his home in Hampden on July 17, 2024.

Gary was a beloved and admired family man. He lived his life as a supportive husband to the late Lynn Griffith, devoted father to Jennifer, Lee, and Jeremy, and cherished grandfather to Laura Ann,...

Jul 12, 2024

JoAnne E. Owens, lifetime resident of Catonsville, Maryland passed peacefully at her home on July 12, 2024 after a long illness. She was 77.

The daughter of the late John M. and Eleanor A. Stefura, JoAnne grew up in Catonsville. She attended St. Agnes school before graduating from Catonsville Sr. High in 1964. She married...

Jul 8, 2024

Walter Thurston Armstrong was born in Richmond County, North Carolina on December 3, 1938. He passed away on July 8, 2024, at the Gilchrist Center in Towson, MD. Walter was the only son of the late William Thurston Armstrong and Hattie Bertha Barner Armstrong. His hardworking parents and his four sisters at the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Richmond...

Jul 6, 2024

Keri Lynn Stavrou

June 17, 1978 - July 6, 2024

Keri Lynn Stavrou, née Cromwell, born on June 17, 1978, passed away on July 6, 2024, after a courageous 30-month battle with short gut syndrome. She was an avid cat lover, known for her bright smile and kind heart that touched everyone around...

Jul 1, 2024

EJ Strawser…born Elva Jean Barr on September 3, 1927, was God’s gift to her family, friends, and all who knew her. She was born to Nelson and Mary Barr, in Quarryville, PA. A godly family, they loved to till the earth, sing together and serve the Lord. She had a brother, Richard, and sister, Miriam Delong.

Jun 30, 2024

Marcus Neal Williamson, Jr., 65, passed away at home in Laurel, Maryland, on June 30, 2024 with his loving wife and children by his side. He died after a devastating diagnosis of glioblastoma.

Mark was born on September 16, 1958 in Jacksonville, Florida to Marcus, Sr. and Roberta Williamson. His family later moved to Titusville,...

Jun 29, 2024

Noreen Simpson was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on April 21, 1940, the fifth of six children to John and Rose Flynn. She married John Simpson, PhD. in 1963 and raised three children, Leslie, Caitlin and John Robert in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Their life was filled with nature, family vacations, trips to New York City to see museums and...

Jun 27, 2024

Karl Robert Thomas of Parkville, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 27th, at the age of 40.

Karl (Uncle KaKa by his nephew and Fryman by his family) had the biggest heart and was a person who would help anyone. He loved his family and friends, especially his furbaby, Comet, whom he loved to...

Jun 26, 2024

Earl Leroy Watkeys, 89, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024.

He was born January 21, 1935 in Elizabethville, PA to the late Harold and Eva Stroehecker Watkeys.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 61 years Melba and their daughter Jill. He is survived by his children, Steve (Tricia) Watkeys and...