Obituaries

Gary William Hartley

Gary William Hartley

Apr 13, 2018

Gary William Hartley, aged 72, of Catonsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 13th, 2018.  Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Joyce Jensen Hartley, his sister Debra Morrison and her husband John, his son Nathan Hartley and his wife Dianne, his daughter Jennifer Clarke and her husband Jason, his step-son Larry Pickett and his...

Elizabeth L. (Brown)  Shea

Elizabeth L. (Brown) Shea

Apr 10, 2018

Elizabeth L. Shea (Brown), beloved wife of the late Donald D. Shea; devoted mother of Brian Shea, Karen Lynch, Diana Pollard and Linda Angevine; loving grandmother of Kevin Tewey and Michael Pollard and great grandmother of Bailey and Jackson Pollard.

Betty passed away peacefully in her Catonsville home on April 10, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones...

Edward Frederick Haley

Edward Frederick Haley

Apr 6, 2018

Ed was known for his generosity and love of family. His passion for smart investing meant that his clients were well-cared for and prepared for retirement; his children knew wise stock-market strategies; and his grandchildren consulted him to save and pay for college. He served on the finance committee at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, shared his philosophy...

Thomas Joseph Donnelly, Jr.

Thomas Joseph Donnelly, Jr.

Apr 3, 2018

Tom Donnelly, born 2/6/1945

Beloved husband to Dolores (Dee) Donnelly; Father to Ryan Donnelly, Michael Donnelly, Thomas Donnelly III, Elizabeth (Donnelly) Rowan, David Friedman, and Jason Friedman; Grandfather to Keegan Donnelly, Bryce Donnelly, Conor Donnelly, Ian Donnelly, Landen Rowan, Jace Rowan, Mason Friedman, Aisley Friedman, and Michael Friedman.

Born in Springfield, MA. Lived in 16...

Agnes Richley (Abell)  Thommen

Agnes Richley (Abell) Thommen

Apr 1, 2018

Daughter of the late Richard H. Abell and the late Mary Eloise (Clark) Abell; Beloved wife of the late Bernard W. Thommen; Devoted mother of Michael P. Thommen and his wife, Lauren V. Thommen.

Amy Sulewski

Amy Sulewski

Mar 31, 2018

Amy Marie Sulewski passed away suddenly on March 31, 2018 and was born on April 23, 1981.  Amy grew up in Catonsville and is survived by her mother, Katherine Sulewski (nee Mahrenholz) and her father Walter (Butchy) Sulewski.  Amy had two beautiful children, Logan Elizabeth Nix, age 15, and Alexander Brooks Camorali, age 2-1/2.  Amy is also survived by...

Diana Theresa (Fletcher)  Douridas

Diana Theresa (Fletcher) Douridas

Mar 31, 2018

Diana was a warm, loving, and compassionate mother, grandmother, sister, niece, cousin, and friend who will be missed by many. Her life was filled with adventures that are what movies are made of. She worked for the Baltimore City Public Defenders office in the 60s and 70s, and as an executive administrator and legal assistant throughout...

Dennis E. Dorsch

Dennis E. Dorsch

Mar 30, 2018

Rev. Dennis Edward Dorsch was the only child born to Rebecca Ann Tormollan and Baldwin Edward Dorsch on August 2, 1944 in Baltimore City. He attended Poly and Catonsville High Schools as well as Western Maryland College. He completed additional education at Johns Hopkins University and the Wesley Theological Seminary. For seven years he was the Assistant to...

Teresa M. Earp

Teresa M. Earp

Mar 26, 2018

Teresa Feild Earp, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully March 25, 2018 in her home surrounded by family.  Teresa was born January 26, 1926 to Frank Allen and Rosa Christina (Horn) Feild.  She went to Notre Dame Preparatory high school for girls until she married Jack G. Earp of Lamar, MO in 1944 in Hattiesburg, MS.  She was a...

Michael Grover

Michael Grover

Mar 25, 2018

We lost a wonderful human being on Sunday afternoon, March 25, 2018, and he will be loved and missed by many friends.

Michael was born on October 27, 1946 in Prince Frederick, MD. He was the son of Andrew Wilford Grover (dec.) and Ruth Sheckells Grover (dec.).

He grew up on the family farm in...

Banner Davut Watson

Banner Davut Watson

Mar 17, 2018

Banner Davut Watson passed suddenly of cardiac arrest on March 17, 2018 in Turkey. He was born on May 6, 2011 in Baltimore, MD. Banner was the son of Forrest and Karalyn Watson, and older brother to Aslan (3) and River (4mos).

Banner was a vibrant, energetic first grader who had an incredible thirst for knowledge and...

Karen Marie Hess

Karen Marie Hess

Mar 17, 2018

Karen Marie Hess, age 55, of Ellicott City, Maryland passed away on Saturday March 17th, 2018, due to congestive heart failure. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Jean Hess and her sister Kathy Tolopka.

Karen is survived by her husband Tin Van and her siblings, Karla Breland of Mississippi, Kenneth Hess, Sr. of...

Brian K. Miller, Sr.

Brian K. Miller, Sr.

Mar 15, 2018

Brian K. Miller Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 15, 2018, surrounded by his wife and children.

Brian was a Baltimore native, born in 1956.  He was the middle child of Donald Maynard Miller and Ethel (Kehring) Miller. Brian is survived by his loving wife, Lee Miller, and a large family.  He was...

Arthur Charles Yost, Jr.

Arthur Charles Yost, Jr.

Mar 15, 2018

Arthur C. Yost Jr. of Gainesville, VA, born on January 9, 1935 in Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on March 15, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Arthur was the devoted husband of Eleanor (Kempter) Yost; beloved father of Catherine Yost Stultz and son-in-law Michael Connors; and loving grandfather of Zachary Stultz, Tristan Connors...

Edward Francis Holtman

Edward Francis Holtman

Mar 14, 2018

Beloved husband of Betty L. (Reitz) Holtman; Loving father to Nancy L. Smedley and her husband Kenneth Smedley; Adored brother of Mary A. Hughes and Edwina Spittle; Proud grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; Also survived by dear sister and brother-in-laws and many cherished nieces and nephews.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to...

Dorothy "Dottie" Phillips

Dorothy "Dottie" Phillips

Mar 14, 2018

DOROTHY ELLEN PHILLIPS   "Dottie" passed away on March 14th, 2018, at the age of 73, surrounded by loving family and friends.  Dottie graduated from Eastern High School in Baltimore, MD, received her Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management from University of Maryland, and worked as a Senior Human Resource Analyst for Westinghouse and for the Howard County Government.

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Joseph Delwin Klish

Joseph Delwin Klish

Mar 4, 2018

Joseph Delwin Klish, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 4th at the age of 78.

A lifelong New Englander, Joe grew up in Waterbury, CT.  He graduated from the University of Connecticut, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.  He met his wife Susan while a senior at UCONN.   When he saw...

James Layton Keith Lafortezza, Sr.

James Layton Keith Lafortezza, Sr.

Mar 3, 2018

Suddenly, on March 3, 2018, James L. K. LaFortezza, Sr., of Catonsville.

Born March 1, 1986, beloved son of Fred and Beverly LaFortezza; loving father of the late Kayla, James Jr., Adrianna, Anthony, and Isabella; brother of Jennifer and the late Michael Lobbins, Sr., and Fred LaFortezza, III; godfather of Hailey LaFortezza and Michael Lobbins, Jr.; proud...

Mary Dee Lowe

Mary Dee Lowe

Feb 27, 2018

Mary Dee (Brashear) Lowe -- A remarkably gentle woman.

In the late afternoon of Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Mary Dee Lowe was called home to be with God.  She is greatly loved, and immeasurably missed by everyone who ever knew her. She always had the sweetest, most gentle interactions with everyone she met, and people of all...

Helen Ruth (Loudenslager)  Burton

Helen Ruth (Loudenslager) Burton

Feb 24, 2018

Helen Ruth Burton, 89, of Linthicum, MD passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2018.

Helen was born at home on Dogwood Road on December 11, 1928.

Her aunt, Mrs. Maude Loudenslager Smith, was the mid-wife who delivered Helen.  Helen was raised in Woodlawn by her parents, Ralph and Emma Loudenslager, along with her...