Obituaries

George Panagakos

George Panagakos

May 21, 2025

George Panagakos, 100, of Little River, South Carolina, passed away in his daughter’s home on May 21, 2025. Born to Peter and Ethel Panagakos (nee Moran) in Baltimore, Maryland, George was the youngest of his three siblings, Helen Economas and Nick and Pete Panagakos. He was drafted into the United States Army just before the end of World War II....

William Bruce

William Bruce

May 16, 2025

William Henry “Hank” Bruce Jr. was born on September 13, 1954 and passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. His parents, William Henry Bruce Sr. and Hilda Mae Bruce preceded him in death.

Hank attended St. Mark Catholic School and Catonsville High School, he graduated in 1973. Hank also took continuing education classes at Catonsville Community College.

Hank was retired from Baltimore...

Anthony "Tony" T. Kurek, Jr.

Anthony "Tony" T. Kurek, Jr.

May 15, 2025

On May 15, 2025 Anthony "Tony" T. Kurek, Jr. beloved husband of Annunziata " Nancy" Santa Kurek (nee Canestraro); devoted father of Vincent A. Kurek and his wife Arlene, Edward M. Kurek and his wife Mary, Maria A. Haines and her late husband Dan and John L. Kurek and his wife Erica; loving grandfather of Julie Stanbridge, Danielle Thompson, Kenneth...

Antoinette Virginia Shively

Antoinette Virginia Shively

May 13, 2025

Antoinette Virginia Shively, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born on January 17, 1940, in Maryland, Antoinette was the devoted daughter of the late Anthony Joseph Comegna and Virginia Rebecca Comegna-Trost. She was proud of her Italian heritage and carried that pride in the...

Donna Marie Bair

Donna Marie Bair

May 11, 2025

Donna Marie Bair was born in Baltimore, MD on September 2, 1948. She passed at the age of 76 on May 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her devoted spouse, Brian Bair; her parents, Donald and Mary Watson; and her brothers, Francis and Timothy Watson.

Donna is survived by her cherished nephew, Sean Trout, and nieces, Tiffany Sanner-Farrington, Amber...

Lisa Calvo Goodwin

Lisa Calvo Goodwin

May 11, 2025

Lisa Calvo Goodwin, 58, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 26, 1966 to Frank Calvo and Patricia Richardson (nee Gloss). She was preceded in death by her father, Frank. She is survived by her mother Patricia, her devoted spouse, Michael Goodwin, and her loving sons, Cole Calvo Goodwin and Drew Calvo...

Brian Fischer

Brian Fischer

May 10, 2025

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Brian Keith Fischer passed away. Born to Leonard Michael Fischer and Robin Gail Fischer (nee: Holmes) on Tuesday, November 8, 1979; he was 45.

In addition to his loving parents, Brian is survived by his brothers, David Fischer and Lenny Fischer, Jr. (Tiffany), and his nieces, Elliot and Sadie.

Friends and family may gather at the Candle...

Jill McAllister

Jill McAllister

May 8, 2025

Jill McAllister, 82, of Columbia, MD, passed away on May 8, 2025, peacefully, with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Newport News, Virginia, and spent her early childhood as an Army brat, moving frequently across the U.S. and to far-off places like Germany, Japan, and Hawaii. These early travels helped shape her adventurous spirit and taught...

Barbara Sortore

Barbara Sortore

May 5, 2025

Barbara “Bo” Sortore was born in Catonsville, Maryland on December 8, 1956. She passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025 at the age of 68 after battling cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Sortore and Jane Weisengoff Sortore. She is the cherished sister of Jean Dwyer (Joseph), Thomas Sortore, and Mary Ann Eikenberg (William); and devoted...

Robert T. Gerrett, Jr.

Robert T. Gerrett, Jr.

May 3, 2025

Robert T. Gerrett, Jr. born June 8, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Robert T. Gerrett (minister) and Isabel Theodora (Decker) Gerrett (housewife). Educated in the school systems of Youngsville, PA (Brockenstraw Valley), Pleasantville, PA; and Ebensburg, PA (Central Cambria). Earned BA in Philosophy (summa cum laude) from Hiram College, Hiram, OH. Earned Master's in Business Administration from Rensselaer...

Edward Molinaro

Edward Molinaro

May 1, 2025

Edward Molinaro, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 73. Leaving behind a legacy of love, music, and quiet kindness. Born in Catonsville February 22, 1952, to Louis and Mary Marceline Molinaro, surrounded by family, music, and the values that would guide him throughout his life.

He was the cherished brother of Robert, Thomas, Joseph,...

Ruth Lillian Broyles

Ruth Lillian Broyles

Apr 30, 2025

Ruth Lillian Broyles went to be with the Lord on April 30th, 2025 after reaching an age of 100. (Always an over achiever.)

The daughter of Clarence and Fredericka Knight. Sister to Norma and Kenneth Knight. The much loved wife of Edward C. Broyles; the beloved and devoted mother to three sons—Carl, David, and Donald. A graduate of Forrester High School...

Michael Allen

Michael Allen

Apr 27, 2025

Michael Frank Allen was born in Munich, Germany, on January 30, 1950. He passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Charlotte Allen, and his beloved first wife, Sandy Allen.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Joanne Allen(McGurgan); his children, Kerianne Allen (Kyle Erpenbach) and Joann...

Susan Pleines

Susan Pleines

Apr 27, 2025

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Susan Marie Pleines (nee: Phelan) passed away at the Bridging Life – Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD to the late Francis Xavier Phelan and Marie Cecelia (Burlage) Phelan on Monday, April 19, 1943, she was 82.

Susan was a 1961 graduate of The Catholic High School in Baltimore. On October 8, 1965,...

Eleanor Theresa Czaja

Eleanor Theresa Czaja

Apr 24, 2025

Eleanor Theresa Czaja passed peacefully the morning of April 24. She was 97 years old. She was born in Baltimore to parents Anna and Walter, had two siblings Dorothy and Milton who died young, and an older sister Margaret, to whom Eleanor was devoted. She outlived them all. Her many cousins and friends mourn her passing.

Eleanor had a joyful spirit,...

Margaret "Ellen" Swain

Margaret "Ellen" Swain

Apr 24, 2025

Margaret “Ellen” Swain (nee France) passed away April 24, 2025 with her family by her side. She was 2 weeks shy of her 102nd birthday. Born May 8, 1923 to Mildred and Jacob France.

She is predeceased by her sister, Helen Jarvis and brothers, James, John, Frank, and Jacob France.

Ellen is survived by her daughter Yvonne “Vonnie” Callaway and granddaughter, Shannon...

Faith Emily Frazier

Faith Emily Frazier

Apr 20, 2025

Though our hearts mourn, we also rejoice in the beautiful life of Faith Emily Frazier, who left this world on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 18, in her family’s arms.

Faith was born on May 25, 2006, to parents Christopher and Jennifer Frazier. Though faced with the extraordinary challenge of quadriplegia, she lived with a light and...

Samuel Walker VI

Samuel Walker VI

Apr 19, 2025

Samuel (Sam) Walker VI, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 15, 1935 to Florence Walker and Samuel Walker V. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a graduate of Gettysburg College with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Science. Sam had a lifelong career in pharmaceutical sales...

Yvonne Frances Bullock

Yvonne Frances Bullock

Apr 18, 2025

Yvonne Frances Bullock, of Chapin, South Carolina, died on the 18th of April 2025 at the age of 93.

Born in Baltimore, on the fourth of July 1931 to Sydney and Leila Boudreaux she was the fifth of their seven children.

Educated in Catholic Schools she worked as a secretary in the Baltimore Peoples Court.

In 1961, she married Lawrence Eugene Wedekind and...

Brian Lowell Detweiler

Brian Lowell Detweiler

Apr 16, 2025

Brian Lowell Detweiler was born in Ohio on September 22, 1930. He passed peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Orpha Detweiler; siblings, Robert Detweiler, Donald Detweiler, Nancy McCracken, Iris Detweiler, and former spouse, Marie Detweiler.

Brian is survived by his loving children, Michael Detweiler, Lucinda Risley, son-in-law...