Obituaries

Benjamin George Usher

Nov 3, 2022

Benjamin George Usher (“Ben”), age 93, of Columbia, Maryland and Delray Beach, Florida, died peacefully on November 3, at Brooke Grove, Sandy Spring, MD.

Ben was born January 18, 1929, the youngest of three children of James Michael and Viola Seipp Usher in Baltimore County, Maryland. He was schooled by the sisters of Saint Joseph of Chestnut...

Pamela Ann Goetz-Polischuk

Oct 28, 2022

Pamela Goetz-Polischuk (nee Christian) age 63, passed away on October 28, 2022. Pam is the beloved daughter of Earl Christian Sr. And the late Dolores Ann Christian; devoted wife to Bernard Polischuk; loving mother of Laura Goetz and Samantha Edmondson and husband Brandon Edmondson; cherished GiGi to Mackenzie Goetz and Braxton Haney; caring sister to Earl Christian Jr and...

Robert Brian Schropp

Oct 26, 2022

Robert Brian Schropp, 48, died on October 26, 2022. He was born in Takoma Park, Maryland to Robert Rodney Schropp and Geraldine Naomi Schropp (Nee Wood). Brian was predeceased by his father and grandparents.

Brian is survived by his loving mother, Geraldine N. Schropp. As well as his sister, Pamela Eidsness (Lars). Including his devoted partner of...

Jason Matthew Coppola

Oct 18, 2022

Suddenly on Tuesday October 18, 2022, Jason Coppola died unexpectedly of a heart attack. He was preceded in death by his mother, Suzanne McGrogan; his aunt, Emma Alan; and his brother, Micheal Coppola. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; his daughters, Nicole, Ashley and Sofia; his grandchildren Dustin and Payton; and lastly his brother Jonathan Coppola and...

Susan Chiles Pillsbury

Oct 16, 2022

Susan Chiles Pillsbury, 84, of Catonsville, MD, passed away on October 16, 2022.  Born in Tulsa, OK, Susan graduated from Auburn HS in 1956.  After graduation, she moved with her family to Baltimore, MD.  She attended Towson State Teacher College, graduating in 1961.  She married Sterling “Steve” Pillsbury in 1963.  She taught 3rd grade for 4 years before starting...

Joseph D. Walker

Oct 10, 2022

On Monday, October 10, 2022, Joseph Daniel Walker passed away at his Catonsville, Maryland home. Born to Joseph Walker and Meta Walker (nee: Gitterman) on Monday, February 20, 1928 near New Paltz, New York; he was 94.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Rose M. Walker, and dear son, Joseph S. Walker; Joseph is survived by his cherished...

Sister Mary Charles

Oct 5, 2022

Sr. Mary Charles, known in the world as Jean Marie Culbertson, a member of The Society of the All Saints Sisters of the Poor for 45 years, died from cardiac arrest on the Feast of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament, October 5, 2022.  She was 83 years of age.

A native of Southern California,...

Francis Edward Duffy

Sep 30, 2022

Francis Edward Duffy, 66, died peacefully on September 30, 2022. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to James S. Duffy, Sr. and Patricia Duffy (Monaghan) and lived most of his life in Maryland. Francis had a love for helping others, which led him to a 20+ year career in education. In addition to teaching, he dedicated his free time...

Robert Joseph Hewitt

Sep 29, 2022

Robert Joseph Hewitt 38, died on September 29, 2022. He was born in Maryland to Robert and Susan Hewitt.

Robb is survived, and will be greatly missed, by his adoring parents, Robert G. Hewitt and Susan Hewitt (Nee Shaw). As well as his dear siblings, Laurie Hewitt Sabatelli (Andrew), Alison Hewitt Torres (Manuel), and Daniel Hewitt (Kjersten)....

Howard E. Roe

Sep 29, 2022

Howard Earl Roe, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at his home in Catonsville, MD.

Howard was born on August 3, 1937 in Winter Haven, Florida son of Oliver Howard and Christina (Bateman) Roe.  He attended schools in St. Petersburg, Florida and in January 1956 joined the U. S. Air Force.  He was stationed in...

Lawrence Alan Corp

Sep 28, 2022

Lawrence Alan Corp, 53, died on September 28, 2022. He was born in Rochester, NY to Alan and Shirley Corp.

Larry is survived, and will be greatly missed, by his adoring parents, Alan Corp and Shirley Corp (Nee Miller). As well as his loving children, Lucas Corp, Veronica Corp and Valerie Corp. Including his dear sister, Lynn...

Camilla Kinsley

Sep 27, 2022

Camilla (Stack) Kinsley, 91, passed away on September 27, 2022. Born to Frank P. Stack and Laura (Gorman) Stack on September 24, 1931, in Baltimore, Maryland, she is predeceased by her parents, loving husband, Howard Kinsley, her brothers, Frank "Bud", Joe, John, and Gene and her sisters, Betty, Mary, and Monica.

Camilla graduated high school from the...

Joseph Benedict Mcdonald

Sep 24, 2022

On September 24, 2022, Joseph B. McDonald passed away peacefully at his home in Catonsville Maryland surrounded by his family. Born on March 21, 1931, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Marie (née Lowell) McDonald.

He is survived by his devoted children, Joe McDonald, Mary (Frank) Aquino, Gina (Gary) Bruzdzinski, Elizabeth (Adolfo) Riitano, Megan...

Sheila Mckenna Kirby

Sep 16, 2022

Sheila Frances McKenna Kirby was born December 13, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois and died peacefully at home in Catonsville, Maryland on September 16, 2022.

Known to friends and family as “Mimi”, she was the eldest of four sisters. She spent her childhood years on Lake Michigan in the heart of Chicago. Later as a young teenager, she...

Rosemarie (Morrison) Blake

Sep 11, 2022

On September 11, 2022, Rosemarie Blake (nee Morrison); beloved wife of the late Richard Henning Blake; loving mother of James and wife Carmen, Robert and wife Angelina, Jane Pantos and husband Michael, Thomas and wife Beverly, Lisa Corbitt and husband Joseph; cherished grandmother of Christine (Sean), Kelly (Gregory), Erik, Ryan, Jennifer, Lauren, Julia, Will, Caroline and the late Timothy...

Conrad Francis Ordakowski, Jr.

Sep 10, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Conrad Francis Ordakowski Jr (90 years old) on 9/10/22. Conrad's wish was to be surrounded by family for as many days as he could. He said when he opened his eyes, he wanted to see everyone around him. God blessed him with two and a half days with this...

Theresa Regina Adelsberger

Sep 10, 2022

Theresa R. Adelsberger was born in Ft. Meade, Maryland on May 31, 1954, to James and Regina Martin. She met our Lord on September 10, 2022, at the age of 68. She is married to her high school sweetheart, William “Bill” G. Adelsberger, Jr. She is preceded in death by her parents: James Thomas Martin & Regina Theresa Martin...

Evana V. Feeney

Sep 6, 2022

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donation be made in Evana's name to the ASPCA .

A celebration of life will be announced at a future time.

Interment is private.

Joseph Anthony Forstner

Aug 13, 2022

After a very long illness, on Saturday, August 13, 2022 Joseph Anthony Forstner passed away in his Ellicott City, Maryland home. Born to Joseph Forstner and Gloria Forstner (nee: Ruckle) on Sunday, March 30, 1947 in Baltimore Maryland; he was 75.

Joseph is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Catherine “Cathy” Forstner (nee: Schleicher); loving...

Charles Edgar Chalmers, Jr.

Aug 6, 2022

Charles Edgar Chalmers, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at his Gwynn Oak, MD home on Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was born to Charles Edgar Chalmers, Sr. and Ruth Naiome Chalmers (nee: Brown) on Tuesday, August 2, 1927 in Baltimore. He spent each day of his 95 years and four days making the world better for his...