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On November 7, 2023 Karen Pharis Vaughn, aged 88, passed away peacefully at home at Charlestown Retirement Community, surrounded by family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years DeWitt “Chuck” Charles Vaughn, Jr.; daughters Elizabeth Vaughn Eubanks, Katherine Laura Vaughn, and Susan Karen Vaughn-Ward; and grandchildren Adam Mohamed El Hani, Maria Noama El Hani, Sukayna Khadija El Hani, and Phillip Charles Vaughn Ward.
Karen was born on April 6, 1935 in...
On November 7, 2023 Karen Pharis Vaughn, aged 88, passed away peacefully at home at Charlestown Retirement Community, surrounded by family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years...
Betty Carol Sterner (Reid) passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, after a long illness, on November 24th 2023, at the age of 73. Betty was raised in Catonsville by her loving parents, Raymond and Marie Reid. She was the middle child of siblings Linda, Robert, Tom, and Jean.
Betty left an impact on thousands of children and families in and around Catonsville and Arbutus during her 30+ year career at the Catonsville Y preschool and surrounding Y preschool centers. After...
Betty Carol Sterner (Reid) passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, after a long illness, on November 24th 2023, at the age of 73. Betty was raised in Catonsville by her...
On November 20, 2023, Vasseni Magdalene Boss (nee Wood) loving wife of the late William August Wood; dear mother of Deidre Hamby and her husband Keith; loving grandmother of Shannon Wilson and her husband Josh and Steve Fagan and his wife Tiffany; beloved great-grandmother of Lola Wilson, Duncan Wilson, Kody Fagan, Kyle Fagan and Winston Wilson; dear aunt of Barbara J. Boss and her partner Linda Brewer. She was also the loving godmother of Linda Bach and her husband Ron and their daughter...
On November 20, 2023, Vasseni Magdalene Boss (nee Wood) loving wife of the late William August Wood; dear mother of Deidre Hamby and her husband Keith; loving grandmother of Shannon Wilson and her...
Lillian Florentine Gajewski, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at the age of 97.
Born on April 29, 1926, in Miners Mill, PA, Lillian was the last surviving child of her Polish immigrant parents. As the youngest of five siblings, she grew up surrounded by the warmth and love of her family.
Lillian dedicated her life to creating a loving home for her family. Always ready to extend a warm welcome, Lillian saw the best in those...
Lillian Florentine Gajewski, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at the age of 97.
Born on April 29, 1926, in Miners Mill, PA,...
Paul Chambers, 94, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Margene and daughter, Beth on November 6, 2023 in Ellicott City, MD where he resided for the past 6 years. Paul was born on March 3, 1929 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
He married Margene Flannery on June 2, 1956. They recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. The couple has 5 children: Mary Jo (Gary) Letera, Terry (Sean) Muldoon, Paul (Silke) Chambers, Jr., Tommy Chambers, & Beth (Brian) Connelly.
Prior to...
Paul Chambers, 94, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Margene and daughter, Beth on November 6, 2023 in Ellicott City, MD where he resided for the past 6 years. Paul was born on March...
On October 12, 2023, James Lynn Schriefer passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home, at the age of 74. James is survived by his two sisters, Jean Garman and Jane Schriefer. As well as his brothers, Jay, John, Jeff, Mike and George Schriefer.
James was the loving son of the late Joseph Kenneth Schriefer and Dorothy Schriefer. He is predeceased by his older brother, Joseph Schriefer.
Memorial mass will be held on November, 11, 2023 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5422 Old...
On October 12, 2023, James Lynn Schriefer passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home, at the age of 74. James is survived by his two sisters, Jean Garman and Jane Schriefer. As well as...
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, Shirley Elaine Gavlin (nee: Green) passed away. Born to Wilbur and Esther Green (nee: Mullinix) on Sunday, November 18, 1945; she was 77.
Shirley is predeceased by her husband Robert Gavlin, brother, Malcolm Green and his wife, Fran; her sister, Joyce Day; and brother-in-law, Bill Day. She is survived by her nieces, Denise Green and Katherine Poole, and her nephew, Christopher Green. Shirley was also a loving Great Aunt to 14 nieces and nephews.
Shirley's...
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, Shirley Elaine Gavlin (nee: Green) passed away. Born to Wilbur and Esther Green (nee: Mullinix) on Sunday, November 18, 1945; she was 77.
Shirley is predeceased by...
On November 3, 2023, Patricia Stroessner passed away. Patsy was the beloved wife of the late Robert Stroessner, loving mother of Paul (Patti), Joseph (Amberin), and Mary Pat (Mike). She was the cherished “Nan” of Zachary (Sara), Jon Michael (Maggie), Noah, and Luke. Also surviving are her sisters Suzanne, Doris, and Nancy, and special cousins Harry and Cindee. Patsy is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and countless friends.
Patsy enjoyed an active life including...
On November 3, 2023, Patricia Stroessner passed away. Patsy was the beloved wife of the late Robert Stroessner, loving mother of Paul (Patti), Joseph (Amberin), and Mary Pat (Mike). She was the...
Alexander Nobleman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and esteemed librarian, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, at the age of 80.
Alexander was born on December 9, 1942, in Ohio, but moved to East Los Angeles where he developed an insatiable appetite for, and became a self-proclaimed expert in Mexican cuisine. He was supported and influenced by his hard-working father and sisters; however, Alexander was fiercely independent and a self-motivator....
Alexander Nobleman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and esteemed librarian, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, at the age of 80.
Alexander was born on...