Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

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....

Nov 13, 2023

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Nov 7, 2023

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...

Nov 6, 2023

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....

Nov 3, 2023

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...

Oct 29, 2023

John Alexander Tussing, Jr.  February 25, 1933 – October 29, 2023 (age 90)

John Alexander Tussing, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on October, 29, 2023, with his family by his side, at 90 years of age.

John was a native to Catonsville MD, born on February...

Oct 27, 2023

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...

Oct 21, 2023

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...

Oct 21, 2023

On October 21, 2023, Donna Mae Montgomery, 73, of Catonsville, MD, passed away.  She was the daughter of the late William H. Morse & Johannah Morse (nee Purcell); loving wife to Robert Montgomery; devoted mother to the late Kimberly Channell-Ervin, Richard “Dickie” Channell (Ann) & Ronald “Ronnie” Channell (Karen); loving sister of Darlene McMullen, Patricia Hall, Jean Mullins, Viola...

Oct 21, 2023

On October 21, 2023, Steven Vernon Harp passed away in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was the loving husband of Teresa Marie Harp (nee Brust); devoted father of Michael Steven Harp and his wife Linden Goff-Harp; dear brother of Jill Harp and her wife Laura Mitchell and Karen Grannas and her husband Robert Grannas and the loving son-in-law of...

Oct 18, 2023

Patricia Ann Deppe

(November 19, 1938 – October 18, 2023)

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Ann Deppe (nee Finnegan), born November 19, 1938, announce her passing on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the age of 84 after complications from leukemia. Predeceased by her husband Norbert T. Deppe, Sr., a devoted...

Oct 17, 2023

Barbara Lee Gray was born on January 12, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland. She lived her entire life here in Maryland. She graduated from Frostburg State University with a teaching degree. She married Gary Gray in 1965 and they bought a house in Howard County. She stopped teaching when they had their son, James Howard Gray, and became a stay at...

Oct 15, 2023

Charlotte Marie Montgomery, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, peacefully passed away on October 15, 2023, in her home in Catonsville, Maryland. She was born on November 14, 1970, and her memory will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her.

Charlotte's infectious laughter and vibrant spirit filled every room she...

Oct 13, 2023

On Friday, October 13, 2023, Richard G. Pyle, a long-time resident of Catonsville, passed away at the age of 84. Rick grew up in the Waverly section of Baltimore, attending Blessed Sacrament Parish School, Calvert Hall College High School, and Loyola College. As a freshman at Loyola College, he began ROTC and planned for a career in the United...

Oct 13, 2023

Salvatore “Sam” John Cascio III of Baltimore passed away surrounded by family on the morning of October 13, 2023 at the age of 98. Sam was born on September 11, 1925 and grew up in the Ridgley’s Delight neighborhood of Baltimore City, the current location of third base at Camden Yards. He proudly served the country during World War...

Oct 12, 2023

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...

Oct 7, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Khan passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in her Columbia, Maryland home after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Rochester, New York on November 28, 1955, to Jack and Lorraine Lynch. In addition to her parents, Peggy is predeceased by her sisters, Kathy Piper and...

Oct 4, 2023

On Wednesday, October, 4, 2023, Nora Coakley Reiter passed away in Catonsville, Maryland. She was the devoted wife of Charles Lourdes Reiter, beloved mother of Marie Louise Murphy and her husband Connor; dear grandmother of Caleb Owings Murphy and Jonah James Murphy, loving sister of George Coakley and his wife Cora and the late Mary Jeanne Coakley-Kaskel and the...

Sep 29, 2023

John L. Schneider, Jr., 80, of Catonsville, MD, passed away on September 29, 2023 .  He was the son of the late John L. Schneider, Sr. & Susan Fowble.

Growing up in Sykesville, John attended Glenelg High School where he earned many academic and athletic achievements.

John received his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from...

Sep 29, 2023

James Joseph Sheridan (“Jim”), devoted and loving husband of Kathleen (nee Carty) and beloved father of Ann and Claire, passed away on September 29, 2023 following a life lived to the fullest.

Jim, the eldest of six children, was born to Michael Sheridan and Mary (nee Walsh) in County Mayo, Ireland on April 13, 1938.  He immigrated...