Obituaries

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...

Dec 31, 2023

Horace Melville “Melvin” Hodgson Aubert of Catonsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31st, 2023, at the age of ninety-one. He is survived by his wife, Ana Gladys Hodgson Orozco; his children, Julio Armando and Norda Alicia; son-in-law, Jeffrey Clopein; grandchildren, Melvin, Juliana, and Christopher; great-grandchildren, Alanis, Mia, and Jordan; siblings, Eileen Wilson and Ernesto Hodgson.

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Dec 23, 2023

Barbara Redmond Nieberding, 81, of Ellicott City passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 23, 2023 after a long battle with myelodysplasia. She had been married to the late Michael William Nieberding for 30 years.

Barbs was born on August 19, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, the first child of the late Joyce...

Dec 22, 2023

On December 22, 2023, Phyllis Barnes Lloyd of Catonsville passed peacefully at Angel’s Touch Care Assisted Living in West Friendship, Maryland. At 95, Phyllis was the oldest resident at Angel’s Touch. She was born on September 5, 1928, in Lisbon, Maryland. She is survived by her sister-in-law Jeanne Keller and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

Dec 22, 2023

Robert Edwin Clarke III more lovingly known as “Bobby”, born in Baltimore, MD, passed away at age 64 on December 22nd, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Clarke, his father Robert Clarke, Jr., his grandmothers, Evelyn Hynes-Volkman and Elizabeth Clarke, his grandfather, Robert Clarke,...

Dec 17, 2023

Rhonald Moralde, 53, of Towson, Maryland, peacefully passed away at his home on December 17th, 2023.

Rhonald was born on May 13, 1970, to Maria Victoria Josue and Samuel Moralde in Pasay City Metro Manila and was raised in Metro Manila, Philippines. He later immigrated to the United States in 2003 and lived in Maryland for most...

Dec 12, 2023

Caldwell, Rose E.

On December 12, 2023, Rose E. Caldwell of Catonsville, MD passed away peacefully at her residence in Brightview Rolling Hills, after several months of deteriorating health. She was 96. She is survived by her youngest sister Dorothy Heacox of Derry, Pa and Rose’s son Tim, his wife Nancy and 5 grandchildren. Her...

Dec 9, 2023

Keith A. Searls died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring MD following complications of Parkinson’s disease. Born in 1946, the son of the late George B. Searls and Muriel L. (Barr) Searls, he was a lifelong Washington area resident. He attended Washington DC schools and was a graduate of George Washington University’s Elliot School of...

Dec 5, 2023

Dot’ Dorothy Fox Patterson was born May 15, 1931 in Atlanta, GA where her father was employed by Black & Decker as regional sales manager. She passed away December 5, 2023 at 92 years of age; just twelve days after suffering a stroke.

Dot is survived by her loving son Stanley Grabill and his wife...

Dec 3, 2023

John Burton Messing Jr., 57, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away on Sunday December 3rd, 2023.

John was born on January 23rd, 1966 to John and Nellie Messing in Wilmington, Delaware.

He found a passion early on in life for working with machinery, and went on to have a career in the...

Nov 29, 2023

Cynthia Ann Walker was born on September 26, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts to Mary

(Slade) and Cedric Walker. Her father died when she was quite young and she was raised by her

mother in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She graduated from Dana High School in 1962 and was

awarded a National Merit Scholarship for her...