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All Obituaries

Alice LaMarsh

Alice Louise LaMarsh (nee Nader) was born in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 1930 to the late James N. Nader & Wadia Nader (nee Aed). She passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023. She was 92. She was the loving wife of the late Peter A. LaMarsh; devoted mother of Anna LaMarsh Riggin (George) & Peter A. LaMarsh Jr (Linda); loving grandmother of Justin Riggin (Mandy), Joshua Riggin (Megan), Matthew Riggin (Maria), Darah Ferris (Mike), Kyle Riggin, Ripken LaMarsh, Sydney...

Alice Louise LaMarsh (nee Nader) was born in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 1930 to the late James N. Nader & Wadia Nader (nee Aed). She passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023. She was 92....

Martin Kersse Catonsville

On January 25, 2023, Martin Gerard Kersse, loving husband of Judith Ann Kersse (nee Gahagan); devoted father of Sarah Lazarek (David), Andrew Kersse (Elizabeth Ann), and Benjamin Kersse (Erin); dear brother of Susan Paraskevas, Lawrence Kersse and Margaret Cusick; devoted grandfather of Jude, Quint, Helena, Eliza, Kenna, Vera, Louis, Colston and Rowan. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 4795 Ilchester Rd, Ellicott City, MD (21043) on Saturday, February 4th...

On January 25, 2023, Martin Gerard Kersse, loving husband of Judith Ann Kersse (nee Gahagan); devoted father of Sarah Lazarek (David), Andrew Kersse (Elizabeth Ann), and Benjamin Kersse (Erin);...

Joseph Poag

Joseph Michael Poag, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on January 25, 2023 after a brief illness. He was 81. Joe was born in Virginia on November 16, 1941, to Horace Poag and Sarah Poag Hurst (Nee Long). He grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Edmonson High School before joining the Baltimore Police Department in 1964, retiring as a Captain from the Baltimore County Police Department in 1985. After his retirement, Joe joined the Maryland Racing Commission as Chief Investigator, where he...

Joseph Michael Poag, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on January 25, 2023 after a brief illness. He was 81. Joe was born in Virginia on November 16, 1941, to Horace Poag and Sarah Poag Hurst...

John Spindler

John Frank Spindler, 86, died peacefully on January 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to John and Mary Spindler (nee Davis). John graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, the Woodrow Wilson Business School, studied drama at John Hopkins McCoy College and Hilltop School of Drama and was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and went on to become a published author and build a career in logistics. John was an amazing...

John Frank Spindler, 86, died peacefully on January 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to John and Mary Spindler (nee Davis). John graduated from...

Francis Murray

Francis W. Murray, of Columbia, MD, passed away on January 23, 2023. He was 71. Francis was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on December 15, 1951, to Jack Murray and Alma Slattery (nee Borrack). He was the devoted husband of Susan A. Murray (nee Feaster) and devoted father to Erika Murray. Cherished brother to the late Robert Murray (Nancy) & the late John Murray (Judy). Loving nephew to the late Aunt Ann Bernard & cherished cousin to Ellen Kruza (Ken). Survived by loving nieces,...

Francis W. Murray, of Columbia, MD, passed away on January 23, 2023. He was 71. Francis was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on December 15, 1951, to Jack Murray and Alma Slattery (nee Borrack)....

Bryce Doxzon

BRYCE FRANKLIN DOXZON Born March 16, 1960, Bryce Franklin Doxzon passed away on New Year’s morn as a result of a 3-year battle with ALS. He was a most brave & courageous fighter. He is survived by: brother Kent, sister-in-law Debbie, niece Emily, nephew Sam; sister, Claire Simpson; brother Glenn. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Rita Mueller Doxzon & Roland Franklin Doxzon, of Catonsville. While outwardly characterized as rather quiet...

BRYCE FRANKLIN DOXZON Born March 16, 1960, Bryce Franklin Doxzon passed away on New Year’s morn as a result of a 3-year battle with ALS. He was a most brave & courageous...

Rita Young Catonsville

On January 7, 2023, Rita T. Young (nee Horn); loving wife of the late Eugene P. Young; devoted mother of Daniel Young, Karen Pannella and Michael Young; loving mother-in-law of Carol Young, Michael Pannella, Teresa Young and the late Teresa Young; dear grandmother of Ryan Young, Jordan Young, Madison Young and Lindsay Young, Anderson Pannella and Gabriela Pannella, Michelle deGroot, Jennifer de Groot and Jessica deGroot; loving great-grandmother of Scarlett Young and Beau Young. She is also...

On January 7, 2023, Rita T. Young (nee Horn); loving wife of the late Eugene P. Young; devoted mother of Daniel Young, Karen Pannella and Michael Young; loving mother-in-law of Carol Young,...

Donald Haynes

Donald Keith Haynes Donald Keith Hayes was born at home on October 24, 1924, in McFarland Kansas, the oldest child of Charles Andrew Haynes and Helen LaMar Haynes. He grew up during the Great Depression with his brother Robert and their dog Louie. His father Charles worked for the railroad and instilled in Don the work ethic that guided him throughout his life. His mother Helen raised the boys, cooked everything from scratch, canned vegetables, and played piano in their church on...

Donald Keith Haynes Donald Keith Hayes was born at home on October 24, 1924, in McFarland Kansas, the oldest child of Charles Andrew Haynes and Helen LaMar Haynes. He grew up during the Great...

Beatrice Dyer

Beatrice Louise Dyer (nee Ponder), of Catonsville, MD, passed away on January 19, 2023. She was 104. Beatrice was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 20, 1918, to Oswald Franklin Ponder and Cora Jane Ponder (nee Slaughter). She lived most of her life in Indianapolis. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Ivan Dyer and loving mother/mother-in-law to Jack Robert & Jane Ann Dyer and Jane Louise and Lawrence Keith Haynes. Loving grandmother of Robert & Christy Dyer, the...

Beatrice Louise Dyer (nee Ponder), of Catonsville, MD, passed away on January 19, 2023. She was 104. Beatrice was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 20, 1918, to Oswald Franklin Ponder and...

Guy Yates

Guy L. Yates, of Catonsville, MD, passed away after a brief battle with brain cancer on January 16, 2023. He was 65. He was born in Baltimore, MD on July 17, 1957 to Joseph Francis Yates, Jr. and Violet Virginia Yates (nee Kemp). He was the loving husband of Susan Yates (nee Radecke); cherished brother-in-law of Mary Beth Mager (Jack) and Nancy Black (Baird); loving uncle of Emily Davis (Bernie), Candice Wilson (Tim), Bryan Black, Rebecca Wireman (Matt) & devoted great-uncle to Adam...

Guy L. Yates, of Catonsville, MD, passed away after a brief battle with brain cancer on January 16, 2023. He was 65. He was born in Baltimore, MD on July 17, 1957 to Joseph Francis Yates, Jr. and...

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