Obituaries

Chester "Chet" Tucker

Chester "Chet" Tucker

Jun 11, 2025

Chester “Chet” Tucker, Jr., 81, of Catonsville, MD, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at his home in Charlestown Retirement Community, surrounded by love and his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Tucker, Sr. and Dorothy Tucker (née Sabella).

He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Susan Tucker (née MacDonald); and his beloved children:

Jamie...

Carol McCanna

Carol McCanna

Jun 11, 2025

Carol Colton McCanna, age 82, of Catonsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at Charlestown Retirement Home. Born on January 14, 1943, she was the daughter of Dorothy and Earl Colton, who both preceded her in death. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence McCanna for 60 years and loving mother to Katherine Glynn (son-in-law, Jim), Michael McCanna...

Kathie Zink

Kathie Zink

Jun 6, 2025

Ruth Kathleen Zink (Kathie), age 82 of Catonsville, MD, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. Born on May 14, 1943, she was the daughter of Theresa Druery and Joseph Holland—who both preceded her in death. Kathie lived a life full of love, devotion, and kindness. A loving and dedicated partner and wife to Brenda Hurbanis for 40+ years, she...

Evelyn Steadman

Evelyn Steadman

Jun 3, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister went to heaven on June 2, 2025.

Evelyn Feilinger Steadman was born on January 14, 1930 to the late Elizabeth and Oscar Feilinger. She was married for 59 years to Thomas Steadman, Sr who preceded her in death. Evelyn was the devoted mother to Susan Whelan, Claire Broglie (Bill), and Tom Steadman, Jr (Michelle)...

Viginia Eleanor McGrath

Viginia Eleanor McGrath

Jun 1, 2025

Virginia Eleanor McGrath passed away on June 1, 2025. Ginny was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Marion McGrath, her four siblings, Louis McGrath, Marion Griffin, Edmund McGrath, and Pauline Thomas, and her nephew, Edmund McGrath Jr.

Ginny is survived by her best friend of 56 years, Martha Thomas, nieces and nephews Jeff Cochran (Jan), Raymond Cochran, Mark Cochran,...

Lawrence Joseph Popp

Lawrence Joseph Popp

Jun 1, 2025

Lawrence J. Popp, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025.

He enjoyed steamed crabs with cold beer and was a dedicated Orioles and Ravens fan. He was also an avid golfer who enjoyed spending winters in Florida so he could play golf year round.

He is survived by his children, son-in-law, bonus children, brother, and many more family members and...

Harold E. Grubb

Harold E. Grubb

May 31, 2025

On Saturday, May 31st, Harold Edwin Grubb of Dewey Beach, Delaware passed away peacefully at the Ellicott City Assisted Living Facility. Born in Abilene, Kansas on September 12, 1933 to the late Thelma and Richard Grubb.

Harold grew up in Ellsworth, Kansas, attending Ellsworth High School. He played baseball, football and tennis. After graduation Harold joined the U.S. Navy 1951 –...

Marion "Chick" Szczybor

Marion "Chick" Szczybor

May 31, 2025

Marion was born in East Baltimore to Polish immigrants, Anthony and Stefanie (Koros) Szczybor, and was the youngest of 8 children. His father died when he was 10 and he helped support his recently widowed mother with a paper route, doing odd jobs and working (and living) on a farm in Westminster, MD in the summer months. After graduating from...

Paul Archer McClelland

Paul Archer McClelland

May 31, 2025

Paul Archer McClelland, a beloved Baltimore physician and revered mentor whose work in emergency medicine and psychiatry helped shape the landscape of patient care in Maryland, passed peacefully at home. He was 76.

Born on June 2, 1948, in Mt. Upton, New York, Paul developed the kind of people sense that often comes with life in a small rural town. There,...

Earl William Dew

Earl William Dew

May 28, 2025

Earl William Dew, 78, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on May 28, 2025. Earl was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Frances Dew, and his sister Sandra L. Martin. Earl is survived by his devoted wife, Ann Marie Dew, and his loving children, Chris Dew (Ellen), Jeff Dew (Jessica), and his brother, William E. Dew (Tess). He was also a...

Donald Arthur Blackman

Donald Arthur Blackman

May 22, 2025

Donald "Don" Arthur Blackman, 79, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025. Born on October 6, 1945, in Kenosha, Don was a proud Wisconsin native who built a life full of hard work, adventure, and connection.

A lifelong craftsman, Don found joy in working with his hands, whether on the job or in his free time. Alongside his...

George Panagakos

George Panagakos

May 21, 2025

George Panagakos, 100, of Little River, South Carolina, passed away in his daughter’s home on May 21, 2025. Born to Peter and Ethel Panagakos (nee Moran) in Baltimore, Maryland, George was the youngest of his three siblings, Helen Economas and Nick and Pete Panagakos. He was drafted into the United States Army just before the end of World War II....

William Bruce

William Bruce

May 16, 2025

William Henry “Hank” Bruce Jr. was born on September 13, 1954 and passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. His parents, William Henry Bruce Sr. and Hilda Mae Bruce preceded him in death.

Hank attended St. Mark Catholic School and Catonsville High School, he graduated in 1973. Hank also took continuing education classes at Catonsville Community College.

Hank was retired from Baltimore...

Anthony "Tony" T. Kurek, Jr.

Anthony "Tony" T. Kurek, Jr.

May 15, 2025

On May 15, 2025 Anthony "Tony" T. Kurek, Jr. beloved husband of Annunziata " Nancy" Santa Kurek (nee Canestraro); devoted father of Vincent A. Kurek and his wife Arlene, Edward M. Kurek and his wife Mary, Maria A. Haines and her late husband Dan and John L. Kurek and his wife Erica; loving grandfather of Julie Stanbridge, Danielle Thompson, Kenneth...

Antoinette Virginia Shively

Antoinette Virginia Shively

May 13, 2025

Antoinette Virginia Shively, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born on January 17, 1940, in Maryland, Antoinette was the devoted daughter of the late Anthony Joseph Comegna and Virginia Rebecca Comegna-Trost. She was proud of her Italian heritage and carried that pride in the...

Donna Marie Bair

Donna Marie Bair

May 11, 2025

Donna Marie Bair was born in Baltimore, MD on September 2, 1948. She passed at the age of 76 on May 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her devoted spouse, Brian Bair; her parents, Donald and Mary Watson; and her brothers, Francis and Timothy Watson.

Donna is survived by her cherished nephew, Sean Trout, and nieces, Tiffany Sanner-Farrington, Amber...

Lisa Calvo Goodwin

Lisa Calvo Goodwin

May 11, 2025

Lisa Calvo Goodwin, 58, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 26, 1966 to Frank Calvo and Patricia Richardson (nee Gloss). She was preceded in death by her father, Frank. She is survived by her mother Patricia, her devoted spouse, Michael Goodwin, and her loving sons, Cole Calvo Goodwin and Drew Calvo...

Brian Fischer

Brian Fischer

May 10, 2025

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Brian Keith Fischer passed away. Born to Leonard Michael Fischer and Robin Gail Fischer (nee: Holmes) on Tuesday, November 8, 1979; he was 45.

In addition to his loving parents, Brian is survived by his brothers, David Fischer and Lenny Fischer, Jr. (Tiffany), and his nieces, Elliot and Sadie.

Friends and family may gather at the Candle...

Jill McAllister

Jill McAllister

May 8, 2025

Jill McAllister, 82, of Columbia, MD, passed away on May 8, 2025, peacefully, with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Newport News, Virginia, and spent her early childhood as an Army brat, moving frequently across the U.S. and to far-off places like Germany, Japan, and Hawaii. These early travels helped shape her adventurous spirit and taught...

Barbara Sortore

Barbara Sortore

May 5, 2025

Barbara “Bo” Sortore was born in Catonsville, Maryland on December 8, 1956. She passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025 at the age of 68 after battling cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Sortore and Jane Weisengoff Sortore. She is the cherished sister of Jean Dwyer (Joseph), Thomas Sortore, and Mary Ann Eikenberg (William); and devoted...