Obituaries

Mar 14, 2021

Daniel L. Downey, Jr., of Catonsville, MD passed away peacefully on March14th. Dan was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 19, 1930, the oldest of six children to the late Daniel L. Downey, Sr. and Mary Amanda Skelly Downey. He was predeceased by his wife of 61years, Mary Frances Kohlhepp Downey; his grandson, Thomas Daniel Scalfaro; and a brother,...

Mar 12, 2021

Eric Thomas DeBlase, 47 of Stevensville, MD, walked into the arms of Jesus Christ our Lord and savior to be with our heavenly father for eternity. Eric, beloved son of Thomas and Shirley DeBlase was born on November 9th 1973 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Glenelg High School in 1991 with vocational training as an electrician. He progressed...

Mar 7, 2021

Joseph Deimling, beloved father of Justin Deimling and Laura Deimling, devoted brother of Carl (Sherry), Bill (Maryann), Theresa (Ken), Bonnie (Jim), Sandy (Rob), Kim (Ken), and the late Carol Jean and Dianne Mountain, son of the late Carl J. and Mary J. Deimling (nee Coy), also survived by many nieces and nephews. Died March 7, 2021 at age 63...

Mar 4, 2021

Diane Fanning Byrne, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on March 4th, 2021. Born October 26th, 1967 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to Barbara Ann (Baitinger) and Francis Joseph Fanning. She was a graduate of Harriton High School and a long time resident of Bryn Mawr until purchasing the beach home in Crystal Beach she always wanted and moving there to...

Mar 3, 2021

Jeanette Marie Beaumont (nee Greer) 61, of Columbia, MD., passed away in her home surrounded by family on March 3, 2021 after a long and valiant battle with chronic illness. Born on March 18, 1959 in Baltimore, MD., the youngest daughter of Charles and Violet (nee Deavers) Greer; loving wife to Matthew Beaumont; proud mother to Scott (Stephanie), Kimberly...

Feb 16, 2021

Richard Allen Sewell, 61, of Baltimore, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland where he lived for most of his life. After graduating from Bel Air High school in 1977, he studied culinary arts and kitchen management. He met his future wife and the love of...

Feb 2, 2021

William H. Webb, Jr., former Chief of the Federal Probation Office, U.S. District Court, Washington, DC, died February 2, 2021 of complications from Parkinson’s Disease according to his wife, Marion Munson Webb. Bill was born in Washington, DC on October 18, 2030, grew up in Bethesda, MD and graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1949. Bill joined the...

Jan 30, 2021

Jan 30, 2021

Peter Wight, a retired investment banker, died January 30, 2021, at Tall Oak, his beloved Baltimore County home. He was 85. Born May 27, 1935, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Helen Abell Conley and Daniel Ewing Wight, and husband to the late Jacqueline “Jacq” McClung Wight, his wife of 59 years. Mr. Wight grew up...

Jan 21, 2021

Bonnie J. Strunge (nee Peedin) of Ellicott City, MD, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born in Willow Springs, NC as the youngest daughter of Callie and Edward Peedin; devoted sister to Geraldine (Nick) and Thomas (Michelle); loving and faithful wife of 60 years to George; proud mother of Dana (Ron)...

Jan 21, 2021

Edward Vernon Clark, 87, peacefully passed away at his home in Catonsville, Maryland on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Vernon was born March 31, 1933 in Oella, Maryland to the late E. Vernon Clark, Sr. and the late Mildred E. (Sauter) Clark. He attended West Chester Elementary in Oella, MD, graduated from Catonsville High School, Catonsville, Maryland in 1951, and...

Jan 15, 2021

Denise René Adams, known to all who adored her as Dee or Dee Dee, who was a loving and compassionate caregiver for over 40 children, died on January 15th, 2021 at her home in Dundalk, Maryland. Her family announced the death. Dee was born Denise Renee Piper in 1956 in Baltimore MD, to parents Daniel Austin Piper and Clara...

Jan 14, 2021

James “Jim” Cooney Meyer, 85, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away January 14, 2021, after an extended illness. Mr. Meyer was born in Baltimore, MD to William E. Meyer and Johanna “Josie” (Cooney) Meyer. He was one of five children. Mr. Meyer married Margaret “Peggy” A. Meyer nee Malone. Mr. Meyer attended Calvert Hall High School, Class of 1953,...

Jan 9, 2021

Kathy Balderson passed away on January 9, 2021 in Baltimore, MD at the age of 77. Born June 1, 1943 in Burton, West Virginia to the late Fred and Kathleen (Delaney) Gaines. Kathy was the loving wife of the late James Edward Balderson, devoted mother to Nicole Miller (Troy) and Laura Courtney (Chad). She was cherished Mom Mom to...

Jan 8, 2021

In the early morning of January 8, 2021, a precious gem, Sharon Diane Shaw, left this earth and is now with our heavenly Father. She will be missed by all. Most of us know her as Diane and loved her keen mind, quick wit and pleasant interpretations of life’s challenges. She was wise, jovial, clever and a “Gem” of...

Jan 2, 2021

Michael Reed Getz Sr. October 15, 1947-January 2, 2021 Michael Getz Sr., known as Mike, of Ellicott City, MD. passed away at home on January 2, 2021 at the age of 73. After graduating from Mount Saint Joseph in Baltimore, he served in the Vietnam War. While serving he earned a Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and a...

Dec 29, 2020

On December 29, 2020, Carl "Duane" Sheeder very loving husband of Dorothy Patricia Sheeder; world's greatest dad to Lauren Patricia, Melissa Ellen, and Shaun Duane Sheeder; adoring grandfather of Luke Aaron, Ren Elizabeth, Ein Ace Carpenter and Joshua Duane Brown; dear brother of Diane Berg, Darla Phillis, Dottie Glorioso and James Sheeder; preceded in death by his loving parents...

Dec 27, 2020

Frank Pontello passed over to a brighter kingdom on December 27, 2020, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, after losing his fight against COVID-19. Frank was born June 17, 1944 in Washington, DC. He was devoted to his parents, Amadeo and Mae Rita Pontello, throughout their lives. He attended Leonard Hall Naval Academy, Leonardtown, MD, during his elementary and middle...

Dec 25, 2020

Arthur Robert Gren III, Senior Olympic biker, died in hospice at Keswick Multicare Centre on December 25th of complications from frontal temporal degeneration. He was 89 years old. He is remembered by his friend, Roxie Powell, as "a man of gentle nature and jolliness. He had a quiet, subtle wit. If you weren't watching for it, you might miss...

Dec 21, 2020

Dr. Paul Gardner Heese, DDS, went to be with the Lord on December 21st, 2020. He was 62 years old and passed peacefully, surrounded by his two daughters and other family members. Born and raised in Baltimore MD, he lived in Hampton Beach NH the last 3 and a half years but returned to Baltimore recently. He is survived...