Obituaries

Nov 26, 2023

Janet Elizabeth Smolinski (nee Stivarius), 82, of Severna Park, Maryland passed

away peacefully on November 26, 2023. Janet is survived by her husband of 59

years, Gerald, sons James (Ann) and Matthew (Meighan), and two grandchildren

Brendan and Catie Smolinski.

Jan was raised in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, along with her...

Nov 26, 2023

Carole Louise Patton, nee Sherbow, 75, of Selbyville, DE formerly of Sykesville passed peacefully, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Stansell House in Ocean Pines. Born November 21, 1948 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Sherbow and Sara Sherbow, nee Finkelstein. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Edward Patton, her husband of 54 years,...

Nov 25, 2023

Jean Elizabeth Armstrong (nee Shepherd), 105, passed away on November 25, 2023, at Charlestown Senior Living Community in Baltimore County, MD. She was born on May 23, 1918, in Bayonne, Hudson NJ to Clarence M. Shepherd and Florence B. Landis. Jean was raised in Baltimore and graduated from Forest Park High School with honors in 1935.She married Frank Richmond...

Nov 25, 2023

Mrs. Doris Louise Bailey went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, November 25, 2023. Born May 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Pastor and Mrs. Henry Braun. Born in Pekin, Illinois, she spent most of her growing up years in small towns where her father pastored in North and South Dakota. She...

Nov 13, 2023

Dr. Anthony Paul Lombardi, PHD: A Life Remembered with Love and Compassion

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Anthony Paul Lombardi, PHD, a dedicated Clinical Psychologist whose life was devoted to the betterment of others. Born on February 9, 1951, and departing from this world on November 13, 2023, Dr. Lombardi leaves...

Nov 13, 2023

William (Bill) W. Mercier, 69, Catonsville, MD, passed away on November 13, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer.

William, fondly known to others as Bill, was born on August 6, 1954 to predeceased Anna Mary and Maurice Mercier, in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Bill is survived by his wife, Kim,...

Nov 11, 2023

Ronald E. Cartwright, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 93. Ronald, Ronnie, was born in Stockton, England on March 4, 1930.

He was the beloved husband of Jane A. Cartwright, step-father of Robert Curley, Jay Curley (Alison), and Todd Curley. Grandfather of Cheyenne, Cole, Sarah, and...

Nov 9, 2023

With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Shri Akhileshwar Prasad Singh on November 9th at 9:41am.

He was born in Munger, India on July 5, 1947 to Shri Chakradhar Prasad Singh and Ram Pyari Devi. After graduating from High School at the age of 14, he went to pursue...

Nov 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Anke Knoblock

Anke Knoblock, born on May 5, 1965, in Gerolstein, Germany, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2023 at the age of 58. Anke courageously battled type 2 diabetes for the past 2.5 years. Despite the efforts of the medical team at the University of Maryland Medical Center, complications arose,...

Nov 9, 2023

Betty Virginia Ruff Durham, born on January 28, 1928, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2023. Betty was the youngest of ten children born to Fredrick and Hattie Ruff. She grew up at 618 Edmonson Avenue, forming close bonds with her siblings in a childhood filled with fun and adventure despite limited resources.

In her...

Nov 9, 2023

Alan Smith Lupfer passed peacefully on November 9, 2023, at the Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant in Ellicott City, Maryland. He was surrounded by loving family before his death.

Alan was born on November 30, 1941, to Frank and Sara Lupfer in Harrisburg, PA. He is survived by his wife of...

Nov 6, 2023

Robert “Bob” Kramer Kelley Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 6, 2023. He was born on October 29, 1940, in South Bend, IN, the son of Kathryn Jane and Robert Kramer Kelley Sr. Bob’s career spanned over 50 years and included multiple stints of service to his country at the US Department of State, the...

Nov 4, 2023

Helga Irene Cabral, age 73, beloved sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away November 4, 2023, in Catonsville, Maryland, after complications from illness.

Helga was born on August 2, 1950, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Erika (Messer) and Ervin Bruesewitz, both of whom preceded her in death. Her beloved husband, Richard Cabral, died in 2009,...

Nov 3, 2023

Mary M. (Marge) Wallace, 91, of Westminster, Maryland passed away on November 3, 2023. She attended St. Thomas Aquinas elementary school in Hampden and Seton High School. She went to Villa Julie College to become a medical transcriptionist and worked for orthopedic doctors who were the original founders of Orthopedic Associates of Maryland. She was a long-time member of...

Oct 31, 2023

Bobby Gibson, 72, of Gambrills, MD, passed away surrounded by his loving family at home in

the early afternoon of October 31, 2023. Born on January 1, 1951, in Laurel, Maryland. Bobby

was a lifelong resident of the Jessup and Laurel areas. He is preceded in death by his loving

and cherished wife,...

Oct 30, 2023

Richard A. Hiteshew, a Registered Investment Advisor and President of Chesapeake Financial Corporation passed away on October 30, 2023. He was 82 years old.  Richard was born in the Edmondson Village section of West Baltimore. One of fourteen children, he attended Saint Bernadine's Elementary School.

He was one of five hemophiliac sons. The Hiteshew family...

Oct 27, 2023

Magda Zonnia von der Heydt-Coca (80) succumbed to Covid-induced lung damage on October 27, 2023. She was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia, the younger of two children. After graduating from high school, she went to study in Cordoba, Argentina, where she acquired a bachelor’s degree in social sciences. In 1968, she came to Germany on a stipend for post-graduate studies...

Oct 26, 2023

Larry Michael Barker passed away peacefully on October 26th, 2023, doing one of the things he loved best, watching classic black & white movies on his couch. Larry was born on August 27th, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to Ralph and Marge Barker and resided in the Baltimore area his entire life.

He is survived by...

Oct 23, 2023

Ann Snyder Silverman, a remarkable soul who touched the lives of many, was born in Woodbury, New Jersey in 1934. She was the fifth child of Charles Arthur and Flora Euphemia (Davies) Snyder, and from her early years, it was evident that she was destined for greatness.

Ann's journey through life was filled with achievements...

Oct 21, 2023

Caroline Smith Humke passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Emerald Assisted Living, Damascus, Maryland. She was born November 16, 1932 the second child of Imboden Jackson and Carrie Irene Smith. She was raised in the New Windsor countryside of Carroll County, Maryland. She graduated from the New Windsor High School and then joined the Army where...