Obituaries

Dec 1, 2019

On December 1, 2019, William “Bill” Furze of Marriottsville, MD, aged 78, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Bill was beloved by many and is survived by his devoted wife, Brenda Furze (Sayer) of Marriottsville; son David Furze of Marriottsville; daughter Molly Brooks (Furze), son-in-law Robert Brooks, and grandchildren Nathan and Fletcher Brooks of Catonsville, MD; sister Shirley...

Dec 1, 2019

Ronald Ernst Froede, 93, of Catonsville, MD went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2019.  He was the loving husband of the late Alma Frieda (Schultz), father of Carla (Jim) Glasheen, Ronald (Melissa) Froede, Jr. and Craig (Barb) Froede and grandfather to Christine and James Glasheen III, Michael and Scott Froede, Jacqueline Froede,...

Nov 27, 2019

Michael Gary Zaruba, 63, beloved son of Pauline R. (Violette) and the late Raymond J. Zaruba; devoted brother of Kenneth and Deborah (Ford), Eric and Sharon (Webb), Paul and Molly (Gary) predeceased by the late Sheryn Zaruba Kimmel. Survived by seven nieces and nephews and six great nieces and nephews.

Mike graduated with a bachelor’s degree in...

Nov 23, 2019

Mildred "Jane" Doyle (nee Heilman) of Ellicott City, MD   December 12, 1926 - November 23, 2019

Devoted mother of Suzanne Schneider (nee Hill) and her husband Frederick.

Loving grandmother of Daniel Hill Hazen and Caitlin Jane Sampson.

Jane graduated from Gettysburg College in 1949 and was a caseworker for the City of Baltimore...

Nov 22, 2019

Bob was a very caring person. He dedicated his life to helping people. He was a diocesan priest for 25 years. He was successful in helping the youth of the parish by encouraging them to participate in sports or join the choir that he formed. After deciding to come out of the priesthood, he worked for the...

Nov 18, 2019

Barbara Jean Coates (nee Clingerman) Beloved wife of Joseph Charles Coates, Sr. Devoted mother of Joseph C. Coates, Jr. (Jessica) and the late Rebecca Leigh Coates-Kemper. Dear sister of Mary Clingerman Rode (Charlie), David Clingerman (Brenda),and John Clingerman (Chris) Sister-in -law of Pat Thomey and John Coates (Nancy) Loving grandmother of Jackson, Peyton and Colton. Also survived by several...

Nov 13, 2019

On November 13, 2019, Carole Johnson, beloved mother of Suzanne Johnson, and future Mother- In Law of John Ewashenwent home to be with our Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard.

She was a Teacher at Catholic Community School for her entire teaching career. She was passionate about teaching, and once when teaching about...

Nov 12, 2019

Owen Joseph O'Neill passed away suddenly on the evening of November 12, 2019.  O.J. was fully engaged in life. His life's passion was restoring vintage cars and simply the love of cars and the friends that he shared this passion with. O.J. was also a committed caregiver to his mom, Dee. Dee's care required a large commitment on his...

Nov 7, 2019

On November 7th, 2019, Timothy James Blake passed from this life to be with Our Lord at the age of 41. He was a loving and cherished son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, Godson and Godfather; not to mention friend to many. He fought a long and courageous battle with substance abuse but refused to let it define him....

Nov 6, 2019

Jordan Deane Taylor, life-long resident of Catonsville, passed away on November 6, 2019. Born on July 16, 1988, to his loving parents, Jeffrey and Julie Taylor, Jordan spent his childhood in Catonsville, attending public schools. While at Catonsville High School, Jordan excelled academically, demonstrating a deep love for learning, especially for history. A regular honor roll student, he was...

Nov 6, 2019

Joan Marie Reichart

12/31/24 – 11/6/19

Joan Marie Reichart of Ellicott City Maryland, passed away at age 94 surrounded by her family on November 6, 2019. She was born on December 31, 1924 in New York City, the daughter of Marcel and Katherine de Lignac.

Joan was...

Nov 6, 2019

On November 6, 2019, Gladys V. Remesch (Nee Harman), 92, of Catonsville, passed away; beloved wife of the late Frank Stephen Remesch; devoted mother of Kathleen A. Nuffer (Jon R. Nuffer, Sr.) and the late Frank J. Remesch, Sr. (Phyllis J. Remesch); loving grandmother of Frank J. Remesch, Jr. (Danielle), Jon R. Nuffer, Jr., Steven T. Remesch, and Robert...

Oct 27, 2019

After several years at Brightview Catonsville, God saw the need for another engineer.  On October 27, 2019, God quietly lifted Danny from his hospice bed and reunited him in Heaven with his family.

Daniel Everett Gibson was born on May 12, 1964 to Ernest Gibson (who preceded him in death) and Alice Gibson.  He attended and was...

Oct 26, 2019

John Dunn Kohlhepp was born in Baltimore, MD on August 31, 1934 to John Dunn Kohlhepp and Katherine K. Kohlhepp. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 26, 2019. He was 85. He was the loving husband of Gloria M. Kohlhepp (Ostendorf) for 60 years; devoted father of Mary C. Kohlhepp, Elizabeth A....

Oct 26, 2019

Mary B. Thompson, 94, of Phoenix, Maryland passed away peacefully on October 26, 2019. She was born November 11, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Serbian immigrants, Stephen and Katie Bosiak. Mary was the second born out of four girls, known as the Bosiak sisters.

On July 28,1951 Mary married her husband of 66 years, Joseph M. Thompson....

Oct 22, 2019

On October 22, 2019 Patti Helene (Bowdre) VanAsdalan, 66, beloved wife of Philip Craig VanAsdalan, devoted mother of Lindsay Catherine VanAsdalan, dear sister of Amy (Bowdre) Brant, daughter of Paul H. Bowdre, Jr., PHD and Mildred F. (Smith) Bowdre passed from this life to be with our Lord.

Patti was born on May 31, 1953 in Afrigola,...

Oct 22, 2019

On October 22, 2019, Robert J. Krabbe, 88, of Baltimore, passed away; beloved husband of Anne E. (Morsberger); devoted father of Susan Krabbe, Bob (Cathy) Krabbe, Beth (Chuck) Bieberich; loving grandfather of David and Christopher Krabbe, Joe (Katie) Bieberich, Colleen (Shervin) Sepehri, John and Maria Bieberich, and also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends...

Oct 20, 2019

Leroy "Lee" C. Superczynski, a Marine Veteran and sheet metal foreman, passed peacefully on October 20th, 2019. The Ellicott City resident and lifetime Knights of Columbus member was 84. He loved to work around the house and to garden - he was especially proud of the year he cultivated 50 tomato plants.

He is survived by his...

Oct 17, 2019

Richard Townend Bracken, beloved husband, father and grandfather and 52-year Catonsville resident, died on October 17, 2019 at age 84 at the St. Elizabeth Rehab and Nursing Center where he resided for three years.  Richard (Dick) was born in East Orange, New Jersey and moved to Maryland in 1939.  He was the son of Mary (Wheatley) and Thomas Bracken. ...

Oct 16, 2019

Alma Frieda Froede (Schultz), 92, of Catonsville, MD went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2019.  She was the loving wife of Ronald Froede, mother of Carla (Jim) Glasheen, Ronald (Melissa) Froede, Jr. and Craig (Barb) Froede;  grandmother to Christine and James Glasheen III, Michael and Scott Froede, Jacqueline Froede, and Ryan, Kyle and Cory Stoner and...