Obituaries

Mar 13, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13,2024, Norma King Schlegel, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 91.

Norma was born on April 22, 1932, to Frankie (nee Borders) and Dewey King of Chapel Hill, NC. She earned a BA in Education from the University of North Carolina where she was a member of the...

Mar 11, 2024

On Monday afternoon, March 11, 2024, Ms. Fannie Catherine “Kitty” Doster, age 97, surrendered to the inevitable outcome of a long life well-lived and passed away at Oak Crest Senior Living in Parkville, MD. She is survived by her daughters Judith Lehnhoff Judy and Martha Doster, her sons Leroy Doster and Donald Lehnhoff, 5 amazing grandkids, 6 remarkable great-grandkids,...

Mar 10, 2024

Irene Carole Blondheim, (nee Clisham), age 88, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away, peacefully on March 10, 2024. She was the Beloved Wife of the late John S. Blondheim, devoted Mother to Colleen C. Heinbuch, Tracy L. Ballou (Husband, Lee) & Glenn A. Heinbuch (Wife, Jana) Loving Grandmother, (Mom-Mom) to Nicholas L. Ballou & McKenna L. Ballou. Also survived...

Mar 5, 2024

Deb was born in Jersey City NJ on June 8, 1952 to Lillian and William Koehler.

she graduated in 1974 from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania., and was in an active locally famous Sorority named Earle-Forte,

She is survived by Larry Bucher, husband, Woodstock, MD, Children, Lauren of Woodstock, MD and Chase...

Mar 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Marian Spruill

Marian Spruill, beloved Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2024 at 95 years age. She was born on September 13th, 1928 in Rockingham County, Virginia to Ralph Dutrow and Pauline Gilmer.

Throughout her life, Marian touched the...

Feb 26, 2024

Dorothy Hoffman, who was born Dorothy Jean Mueller on January 13, 1932, entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2024. She married Carl L. Hoffman, Jr., on January 26, 1952; they celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary shortly before Carl’s death on March 17, 2023. Dorothy is survived by her son, Michael, and his girlfriend, Andrea Baker; her daughter, Laurie,...

Feb 26, 2024

Cleatus Stanley Wiley “Stanley”, 84, of Arbutus, MD passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. He was loved by all and known by many (affectionately by various nick-names: “Cleat” “Stan” “Pee-Wee” “Poppa-Bear” “Cle-at-us”). Stanley was kind, thoughtful, would do anything for his friends/family, and was such a gentle and loving soul. He had such a great outlook on life,...

Feb 23, 2024

Faith Kendall (Bailey) Montgomery (82) passed away on February 23, 2024 after a brief illness.

Kendall was born on May 16, 1941 in New York City. Her parents were Dr. F. Randolph Bailey (a Clinical Professor of Medicine at New York’s Presbyterian Hospital) and Constance (Gibboney) Bailey. Through her childhood, she loved sailing with her...

Feb 9, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jean Marie Espey

December 10th, 1959 - February 9th, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jean Marie Espey, who left us on February 9th, 2024. Jean Marie was the cherished daughter of Charles and Isabelle, a loving mother to CJ and his wife Sam, Zach and...

Feb 8, 2024

John Michael Twigg, age 72 of Ellicott City, MD went to be with the lord on February 8th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Donna Twigg, they shared 39 years together.

Born in Washington DC on February 23, 1951 he was the son of the late Carolyn Twigg & Lester Alvin Twigg Jr.

Jan 27, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joaquim O. Lopes February 13th, 1965 - January 27th, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joaquim O. Lopes, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Joaquim's love and light touched the lives of so many, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who...

Jan 25, 2024

June Sellman-Lowder of Nottingham Md. died peacefully at home at the age of 91 on January 25, 2024.

She was the devoted wife of the late Hughston E. Lowder Sr. and loving mother of the late Hughston E. Lowder Jr.

She is survived by her three beloved daughters Patricia Wildt (George Jr.), Lorraine...

Jan 20, 2024

Dorothy “Dolly” Kolakowski (nee Malone), passed away on January 20, 2024 in the loving arms of her family. Dolly was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1940. She attended St. Martin’s Academy and St. Benedict’s schools where she excelled. Dolly was one of two girls in her class selected to attend the Institute of Notre Dame from where she graduated...

Jan 18, 2024

Marjorie Ann Wampler of Pasadena, MD, died peacefully at home with family at the age of 74 on January 18, 2024.

She was the loving daughter of the late Samuel and Margueritte Wampler.

She is survived by her beloved “little” sister, Sandra Sehman and husband Chuck, her devoted niece Amy, her...

Jan 16, 2024

Terry Lee Bond, a retired local vending company owner and operator, died peacefully in his home on January 16, 2024, from longstanding cardiac disease. He was the son of William M Bond, a supervisor at the Coca-Cola Company and Beverly Ruth Bond, a homemaker.

Following graduation from City College in 1967, he enlisted...

Jan 15, 2024

Terri-Ann Bell (née Metzger) died peacefully after a brief illness on January 15th, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 77.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Faith-Anne Bell and Duane “Robert” Lowrey, jr.; her son, Joshua Bell; her sister, Roberta Lutz; her brother Fr. William Metzger; and her three cherished grandchildren,...

Jan 14, 2024

Carol Adams, 81, of Rising Sun, MD passed away January 14, 2024.

Born August 21, 1942 in Havre de Grace, MD, Carol was the daughter of the late Charles C. Nickle and Oleva Bell (Rhodes) Nickle and devoted wife of the late Wallace (Wally) Adams. Carol graduated from the school of x-ray technology at Johns...

Jan 8, 2024

William Edward Orser was born in Nassawadox, Virginia on May 29, 1941. Eddie, as he was then called by his parents, Reverand George & Eloise Orser, moved around the great state of Virginia before graduating valedictorian from Midlothian High in Richmond.

It was while he was attending Randolph Macon College, in which he led his...

Jan 4, 2024

Gerald V. Smolinski, 86, of Severna Park, Maryland passed away on January 4, 2024. Gerry was predeceased by his wife, Janet and is survived by his sons James (Ann) and Matthew (Meighan), and two grandchildren Brendan and Catie Smolinski.

He was raised in East Baltimore. Upon graduation from Polytechnic High School, he attended Johns Hopkins...

Jan 3, 2024

Virginia L. Erbe, 89, of Hanover, MD, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, to Horace and Hattie Mudd. Virginia was one of ten daughters, and she was preceded in death by her sisters Evelyn Grim, Marie Arnold, Louise Curry, Helen Richards, Dorothy Mudd, Shirley...