Obituaries

Jun 20, 2024

Robert Louis Ragot, Sr., a resident of Severna Park passed peacefully on June 20, 2024 at the age of 95 years old.

Mr. Ragot was born in Easton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Lafayette College there, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1957. Following his graduation from Lafayette, Mr. Ragot was hired by the...

Jun 20, 2024

On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Dr. James Otto, loving son of the late Jack and Lucille Otto; devoted father of James Patrick Otto and his girlfriend Janette;  loving brother Jack Otto and his wife Cindy and the dear uncle of Samantha.  He is also survived by a host of dear friends, loving relatives and loyal patients.

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Jun 16, 2024

Ralph Glenn “Buddy” Young, May 13, 1943-June 16, 2024.

He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Marie Young, and his children, Jennifer Brucie, Anthony Young and spouse Patricia Murphy, Joseph Walrath and spouse Angela Hsu, grandchildren Karlirose, Jack, and Caden Maher, Cal, Mack, and Nina Walrath, brothers James, Richard, and Micheal Young.

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Jun 9, 2024

On June 9, 2024, Dorothy B. Hall died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Catonsville, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank M. Hall, Sr. and was also preceded in death by her son David T. Hall, grandson Jeffrey A. Hall, as well as, her sister Claire Weaver, and brothers Thomas Buser and John Buser....

Jun 7, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Glenn “Pop” Kent Ropka on June 7, 2024 at the age of 75. Born on February 10, 1949, in Baltimore Maryland. Glenn was a beloved husband to Linda Marie Ropka, a cherished father, grandfather, and a supportive presence in the lives of many. Glenn's passion for carpentry led him to a...

Jun 2, 2024

Hedelina passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024 at the age of 86.

She was born and raised in Manila in Luzon, Philippine Islands.

She was the eldest of 7 children born to Pio Valle and Crescencia Gorospe Valle. She studied at the National University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.  She...

May 20, 2024

John Edward Angel passed away in the early morning hours of May 20, 2024 at the age of 98 years. This is the story of his extraordinary life.

John was born in the front bedroom of the house at 410 Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville, Maryland on January 18, 1926, the son of Raymond and Lula Angel. The family...

May 13, 2024

On May 13, 2024 John Michael McDade passed away peacefully in his lifelong Catonsville home at the age of 70. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, four children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and sister-in-law.

He is survived by his wife Terrie (née Reinecke); four children, Jessica and husband Jonathan Ricker, Heather, John and wife Heather (née Marino),...

May 10, 2024

Jeanne Prins, 62, passed away on May 10, 2024, in Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Virginia Prins. Jeanne is survived by her loving siblings, Susan Migliore, Debbie Mercier (Larry), Hillary Prins and Andrew Prins. As well as her cherished nieces and nephews, John Migliore (Elizabeth), Maria Migliore, Rachel Brown (Matt), John Mercier...

May 2, 2024

Herbert Joseph Hoelter, a pioneering figure in criminal justice reform and a beloved community leader, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 20, 1950, in Yonkers, New York, Herb was the third of eight children born to Herbert J. Hoelter Sr. and Helen Parker Hoelter. Herb's early life in upstate New...

Apr 30, 2024

Veronica Budrecki Mariani was born on March 24, 1932 in Elizabeth, NJ to Ignatius and Veronica (nee Svagzdys) Budrecki. She attended high school at the Benedictine Academy (Class of 1949) and graduated from St. Elizabeth's College with a major in history (Class of 1953). After graduation, she moved to Washington, DC to work for the Central Intelligence Agency as...

Apr 30, 2024

Robert (Bob) Walter Gaiser age 77 of Catonsville Maryland passed away on April 30, 2024. Robert was a longtime employee of the National Security Agency (NSA) and a Vietnam War era veteran. Bob was a proud 1968 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He was a family man whose greatest joy was being surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and...

Apr 28, 2024

Irene Eleanor Starr, 98, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, in Catonsville, MD.

Irene is survived by her loving children, Julieann Brant (Robert Brant) and Stanley W. Starr. As well as her adoring grandchildren, Courtney Sharpler, Jessica Starr, Paige Cecere, Kate Starr; great grandchildren, Isabella (Bella), Harper, Charlotte, Eleanor Mae, Chase, Emerson, and cherished niece, Marian...

Apr 25, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Mary Eileen Graham passed away. Born to Elmer Hubbard Collins and Lindall Louise Collins (nee: Parks) on Sunday, November 1, 1931; she was 92.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Diane Graham-Doll; Claire Tully and her husband, James; and JoAnn Kropkowski and her husband, Brian. She also leaves behind six grandchildren and...

Apr 22, 2024

G. Michael Garland affectionately known as “Mike” to his friends and family passed away on April 22, 2024 at the home of his daughter and son in-law in Ellicott City.  Mike was born on March 25, 1954 in Baltimore, MD to Jack and Mildred Garland.  He grew up in Catonsville along with his siblings, eventually settling for most of...

Apr 21, 2024

Patricia Anne Royal, 71, passed away on April 21, 2024.

Pat is survived by her loving children Jennifer Royal (Michael Sheesley) and Michael Royal. As well as her grandchildren, Kalli Elizabeth Royal and Madison Curtis Royal. Including her brother, David Thompson; half sister, Nikki Baldwin; loyal life companion, Paul Seman and close friend, Wendy Pidel. She will...

Apr 16, 2024

George Edward Sebeck, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 2, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Dora Tuma Sebeck and Frank Sebeck. Due to his mother's death in childbirth, he was lovingly raised by his uncle and aunt, George and Mamie Eichler, while remaining close...

Apr 14, 2024

Kathleen Marie “Kathy” Radl passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 14, 2024 at the age of 56.

Kathy was predeceased by her father, Josef Radl, and her sister, Anna Sieber. Kathy is survived by her mother, Mary Diguilio Radl, her sister, Gina Miller, her brother and sister-in-law, John and Katherine Culhane Radl, and her nephew, Christopher...

Apr 14, 2024

Madelyn Mary Higgins Conron, 83, of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Madelyn was predeceased in 2018 by her beloved husband of 54 years, Michael John Conron, and is survived by her son Michael William Conron and his wife Gena Marie, her daughter Jennifer Conron Jackson and her husband Joe, her five grandchildren, Matthew Jackson...

Apr 13, 2024

Mary Carol (Tollie) Gary (Nee McCartney), 86, passed to eternal rest on April 13, 2024.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Thomas J. and Ruth McCartney (Nee McDonald). Tollie was predeceased by her father and mother, her sister R. Eileen McCartney, her husband James D. Gary and by their son, Joseph J. Gary.

Tollie is survived, ...