All Obituaries

Donald Newton Langenberg, 86, of Dickeyville, MD, physicist and university administrator, died on Friday, January 25, at his home. Born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, Dr. Langenberg was raised by his deaf parents, Fern and Ernest Langenberg, graduates of Gallaudet University; his beloved aunt, Beulah Newton; and his Iowa farmer grandparents, Lewis and Bessie Newton.  He was sent to his Iowa grandparents at the age of three to learn appropriate English. There he entered first grade at...

On January 31, 2019, Aldona Buda (nee Bacanskas); beloved wife of the late Edward Buda, devoted mother of Raymond Buda, Mark Buda and his wife Sandra, Ramona Beccio and her husband Nicholas, Aldona Sellers and her husband Robert, and Dina Wientge, loving sister of Algis Bacanskas and his wife Viva, Brone Folderauer, and the late Vito Bacanskas; cherished grandmother of Ethan Buda, Michael, Shane, and Brandon Beccio, Lauren Gilmer, Gabrielle Buda, Shelby and Sophie Sellers, and Avy Wientge;...

On February 2, 2019, Salvatore Pennisi, beloved husband of the late Caterina "Tina" Pennisi (nee Cicero); devoted father of Leonard Pennisi and his wife Jacqueline; loving brother of Concetta Sangiorgi, and the late Stefano Pennisi; cherished grandfather of Hannah Pennisi. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 6950 Dogwood Road, Windsor Mill, Md. 21244, on Saturday at 10am. Friends may call...

On January 25, 2019, Rebecca Leigh Coates- Kemper; devoted daughter of Joseph and Barbara Coates (nee Clingerman); cherished sister of Joe Coates and his wife Jessica; doting aunt of Jackson, Peyton, and Colton Coates; dear niece of Mary Rode, John Clingerman, David Clingerman, Patsy Thomey, and Jack Coates; former wife of Chad Kemper. Also survived by her canine companion Lucy, and many other loving family members and friends. Friends may call at the Candle Light Funeral Home by Craig...

Melva Beryl Grail (Lock), age 84, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2019 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Born on December 29, 1934 in Baltimore, MD to Vernon and Alma Lock, Mel graduated from Southern High school in 1953.  She worked at Violetville Elementary school before a long career with the Social Security Administration/Health Care Finance Administration, retiring in 1999. She is survived by, and lovingly remembered by, her loving and devoted...

Norbert T. Deppe, Sr. (May 10, 1932 – January 23, 2019) It is with great sadness that the family of Norbert T. (Bert) Deppe, Sr., born May 10, 1932, announce his passing after complications with pneumonia, on January 23, 2019 at the age of 86.  Bert will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 54 years, Patricia (nee Finnegan) Deppe, beloved father of Ted Deppe (Kathy), Melissa Marchetti (Mike), the late Sue Ann and Matt Deppe, loving brother Robert E. Deppe, Sr. and the...

Departed, on the 21st of January, 2019 – Elaine Margaret Hoffman – of complications from Leukemia and Cerebral Aneurisms.  Elaine was the loving daughter of John (Deceased) and Bernadette Hoffman, she is survived by her sisters Bernadette M Hoffman-Wild and her husband Lawrence Wild, and Julie Webb and her husband Alan Webb. She is preceded to Heaven by her sisters Kathleen Ann Hoffman and Anita Rose Hoffman. Elaine was also the beloved...

Mary Ellen Voorhees (Paturzo), age 62, passed at Gilchrist Center Towson on January 16, 2019 after a three-year battle with cancer. Mary Ellen was born in Towson, Maryland on November 26, 1956. She graduated from University of Delaware and attended American University as well as George Washington University studying for her Masters in Preservation of Architecture and City Planning. Mary Ellen married David James Voorhees of Annapolis, Maryland in 1980. They raised three children; James...

On January 18, 2019, Frank James Remesch Sr., dear husband of Phyllis Remesch (nee Poole); devoted father of Steven Remesch and Frank J. Remesch Jr. and his wife Danielle; cherished grandfather of Ava, Grady, and Seth Remesch; loving son of Gladys Remesch (nee Harman) and the late Frank S. Remesch; dear brother of Kathleen Nuffer and her husband Jon; loving uncle of Jon Nuffer Jr., and Robby Nuffer and his wife Heather. Also survived by many other loving family members and...

Catherine (Kitty) White, age 95, passed peacefully in her home on January 6, 2019 after a long illness. Kitty was born in Jessup, PA on September 6, 1923 to loving parents Cecelia and John Formica, and she enjoyed close friendships with her two older sisters, Lucy (McGinnis) and Marie (Zazzi). She attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse, and was proud to complete training for the Army Nurse Corps during WWII. Kitty married Army veteran Patrick (Joe) White...