Obituaries

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...

Sep 29, 2023

William John Gianci, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023, at the age of 89. Born on June 24, 1934, in Revere, MA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Concetta Gianci (DePalma).

William was a cherished father to Dr. Sebastiana Jennifer Gianci (and Paul James Lafornara) of Ellicott City, MD....

Sep 21, 2023

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Igor M. Miletic, loving father of Paul Vincent Miletic and his wife Lauralyn and Gregory Alexander Miletic and his wife Linsay. He was the devoted grandfather of Maclan Miletic.

The family will receive friends at the family-owned Candle Light Funeral Home, 1835 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD (21228) on Wednesday, September 27, 2023...

Sep 14, 2023

David Nolan Frank, 44, of Columbia MD, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, surrounded by family and close friends. Dave was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Frank, and his children, Dean and Evelyn. Dave and Andrea were young climbing buddies that fell in love and married in an unforgettable wedding in...

Sep 9, 2023

On September 9, 2023, Margaret P. Brinkmann (nee Pray), loving daughter of the late George R. Pray and the late Margaret E. Pray (nee Hoffman); beloved wife of the late Carsten S. Brinkmann; dear mother of Dr. Georgia Stevens and her husband Dr. Krishnaswamy Viswanathan, and the loving grandmother of Hana Linton Viswanathan.

Funeral services will be...

Sep 8, 2023

On Friday, September 8, 2023, Sherman M. Casey passed away in Baltimore, Maryland. Born to Dennis and Mary Casey (nee: O'Kelly) in Troy, New York on Friday, June 14, 1935; he was 88. Sherman was a man of faith and family. His legacy is one of love, compassion, and strength. His influence on those fortunate enough to have known...

Sep 4, 2023

Praising what is lost

Makes the remembrance dear. (William Shakespeare, All's Well That Ends Well, 5.3.23-24)

Neil Patrick Kenny

Died at age 85 on 4 September 2023 in Catonsville, MD. Neil was born and raised in Washington, DC. He attended St. Teresa’s Grade School, Archbishop Carroll High School, MountSt. Mary’s College, and John...

Sep 3, 2023

Barbara Carol Sampson, loving daughter of the late Frederick Wille, Sr., and Eleonora Wille (nee Doyas), sadly passed away at the early age of 81 in the evening of Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Barbara was a strong, honest woman, ever active and never one to let the pitfalls of life keep her down. She began her life...

Aug 20, 2023

Judy Anabella Tazanu, a beloved mother, faithful wife, registered nurse, and cherished sister and friend, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on April 22, 1943, in Trinidad and Tobago, to the late Clifford and Edith Greaves (Nee Paris). Judy later made her home in Washington, D.C. and lived her final...

Aug 18, 2023

Richard John Griffith was born on August 6, 1935 to John James Griffith & Minnie Elizabeth (Heim) Griffith in Baltimore, MD.

He was proceeded in death by his parents (John & Minnie), brother Donald Griffith, sisters Margaret (Griffith) McLaughlin, and Eileen (Griffith) Gray, and his first wife Nancy Lee (McClung) Griffith. He is survived by his sister,...

Aug 13, 2023

On August 13, 2023, Merrill Steinwald Timmins of Catonsville passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Frances Evelyn Timmins (nee Jones); devoted father of Laura Routson and her husband Todd Routson; dear grandfather of Claudia Elise Routson, Kyle Xavier Routson and Grahame Bennett Routson and loving brother of Carolyn Timmins and Craig Timmins and...

Aug 11, 2023

On Thursday, August 11, 2023, James Leroy Brooks of Catonsville passed away in the presence of his family at the Gilchrest Hospice Center. He was born on December 10, 1958, and at the time of his passing, he was 64 years old. James was known for his exceptional carpentry skills and worked as a master carpenter. He enjoyed spending...