Obituaries

James Patrick Downey, Sr.

James Patrick Downey, Sr.

Jan 7, 2022

James Patrick Downey, Sr., 79, of Linthicum, MD passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2022. He passed away at University of Maryland hospital due to complications from lower back surgery. He is survived by his wife, Betty A Downey, his son James P Downey, Jr. and Daughter-in-Law, Tia J. Downey and youngest son, Steven E. Downey and daughter, Denise...

Humphrey Wolfe Poole, Jr.

Humphrey Wolfe Poole, Jr.

Jan 7, 2022

Humphrey Wolfe Poole, Jr. was born in Maryland on July 13, 1946 to the late Humphrey and Madeleine Poole. He passed peacefully on January 7, 2022 at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his parents, Humphrey Wolfe Poole, Sr. and Madeleine Isabella Poole (nee Redmond).

He is survived, and will be greatly missed,...

John Robert Schreyer

John Robert Schreyer

Jan 7, 2022

John Robert Schreyer, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022 in Westminster, MD. He is survived by his wife, Joanne, his sons, Christopher (Colleen) and Joseph (Andrea), his five grandchildren: Nathaniel, Mackenzie, John, Maryn, and Lauren Schreyer, his siblings Frank (Marion) Schreyer, William Schreyer, Joanne Olejasz, Augusta Smith, Clara White, and Mary (Keith) Bonenberger, and many nieces...

Sylvester J. "Kris" Kirstukas

Sylvester J. "Kris" Kirstukas

Jan 5, 2022

Sylvester Joseph Kirstukas died January 5, 2022, in Catonsville, MD. The cause was a combination of health problems, including dementia. He was born April 1, 1932, in Baltimore City, to Lithuanian-American parents Felix and Sophia Kirstukas, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were brothers Bernard, Felix, and Edwin, and sisters Eleanor and Frances.

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Bonnie Mae Yaffe

Bonnie Mae Yaffe

2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Mae Yaffe, of Baltimore, Maryland. Bonnie passed away on Friday , August 26, 2022 at the age of 62. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Stephen Yaffe.  She is survived by her son Chuck Rogall and his wife TJ; her daughter Chrissy Williams and her fiancé...

Joyce Ann (Galanis)  Acampora

Joyce Ann (Galanis) Acampora

Dec 29, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Joyce Ann (Galanis) Acampora. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Edgar Henkel

John Edgar Henkel

Dec 29, 2021

John Edgar Henkel (“Jay”), aged 80, a resident of New Windsor, Maryland, died peacefully surrounded by family, on December 29, 2021. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 17, 1941 to the late John Norman Henkel and Louise A. Marling Henkel.

He is survived by his wife, Carole A. Henkel and his loving children, Mary Denise...

Howard Berl Olgesby

Howard Berl Olgesby

Dec 27, 2021

Howard Oglesby passed peacefully on December 27, 2021. He was born on Oregon in November of 1947. He spent much of his early years growing up in Texas. Howard was the eldest of four, and entered the Air Force after school to learn the aircraft mechanic trade. Howard served over twenty years, with service during the war in Vietnam...

Robert Carl Hedrich, Jr.

Robert Carl Hedrich, Jr.

Dec 25, 2021

Robert Carl Hedrich, Jr. (Bob) was born in Maryland on July 27, 1961 to the late Robert C. Hedrich, Sr. and Annette Mellor-Brown (Nee Somers). He passed peacefully on December 25, 2021 at the age of 60. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Christian George Hedrich, II.

He is survived, and will...

Dixie Lou (Nipper)  Fiorello

Dixie Lou (Nipper) Fiorello

Dec 23, 2021

Dixie Lou Fiorello (Nee Nipper) was born in Waterloo, Iowa on December 1, 1937 to the late Donald and Ruth Nipper. She passed peacefully on December 23, 2021 at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Nipper and Ruth Nipper (Nee Farr) as well as her brother, Barry Nipper.

She is...

John "Jack" Dean Manley

John "Jack" Dean Manley

Dec 14, 2021

John Dean Manley (Jack) passed away on December 14, 2021 at the age of 94. He is survived by his beloved wife Berchie Manley (née Lloyd) of 73 years, children Deana (Don) Holler, Darien (Bonnie), former daughter-in-law Gudrun Hightower, his grandchildren Brian (Nicole) Holler, Christine Holler-Butt and (Alex Butt), Daniel and Nicholas Manley, and great grandchildren Hildi and Hugo...

Ronald R. Montgomery

Ronald R. Montgomery

Dec 13, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald R. Montgomery. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mitchell Sachary Laziuck

Mitchell Sachary Laziuck

Dec 13, 2021

Mitchell Sachary Laziuck, Jr., 74, of Marriottsville, MD, died unexpectedly on December 13, 2021. Born in Baltimore City on November 12, 1947, the son of the late Mitchell S. Laziuck, Sr. and Julia Laziuck. Survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 46 years, Patricia (Manson) Laziuck, daughter Heather Laziuck, her husband Vince Daneri and brother James Laziuck and...

Vernon Edward Klein

Vernon Edward Klein

Dec 11, 2021

Vernon Edward Klein, the only son of George and Mary Klein, was born on November 28, 1922 in Baltimore, MD. After his High School graduation, he took a job with the B&O Railroad.  He left that job to enlist in the Army Air Corps, where he trained other pilots while in Oklahoma and Texas.  He was honorably discharged in...

Carl Edward Fuhrman, Jr.

Carl Edward Fuhrman, Jr.

Dec 10, 2021

On December 10, 2021 Carl Edward Fuhrman, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at The Gilchrist Center in Towson Maryland. Born to Carl Edward Fuhrman, Sr. and Grace Evelyn Fuhrman (nee Connelly) on April 4, 1937, Carl leaves behind his devoted wife, Charlene Frances Fuhrman (nee Scurto); his loving children: Lisa Fuhrman Schubert and her husband, Jeffrey,...

Josephine Helen Bandzwolek

Josephine Helen Bandzwolek

Dec 10, 2021

A resident at Glynn Taff assisted living since the age of 88, Josephine (Wosk) Bandzwolek died December 10 at the age of 97. A lifelong resident of the state of Maryland, she lived most of her life in Dundalk. She was a member and past-president of the Dundalk American Legion’s ladies auxiliary, serving many years as their treasurer.

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John Joseph Stricker, Sr.

John Joseph Stricker, Sr.

Dec 9, 2021

John Joseph Stricker, Sr., 86, originally of Catonsville, died at his residence in North Carolina on December 9, 2021.  Born in Baltimore City on February 27, 1935, a son of the late John Berkley and Eva (LaMontagne) Stricker.  Survived by his devoted and beloved wife of nearly 67 years, Sylvia (Bauer) Stricker; sons John Jr. (Barbara), Michael (Janis), James,...

Stephen Mark Yaffe

Stephen Mark Yaffe

Dec 8, 2021

Stephen “Steve” Yaffe, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the age of 71.  He is survived by his wife Bonnie Yaffe; his brother Norman Yaffe and his wife Natalie; his stepchildren Chuck Rogall and his family and Chrissy Williams and her family; his niece Laurie Yaffe and her family; his nephew Jason Yaffe and...

Dorothy Jane (Gaver)  Carter

Dorothy Jane (Gaver) Carter

Dec 6, 2021

Dorothy Jane Gaver Carter was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 28, 1935 to the late George and Audrey Gaver. She passed peacefully on December 6, 2021 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John Carter. As well as her sister, Shirley Gaver. And fur babies, Midnight and Bella.

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Christopher David Coggins

Christopher David Coggins

Nov 30, 2021

Christopher David Coggins, age 53, suddenly passed away on November 30th, 2021. Christopher was born in Annapolis, Maryland to Claude and Marilyn Coggins (nee: Newcomb.) He attended school at Westchester Academy Preschool, Westchester Elementary, Catonsvile Junior High School, Mount St. Joseph High School, James Madison University and graduate studies at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.

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