Obituaries

Carl Anthony Avara

Carl Anthony Avara

Aug 29, 2017

On August 29, 2017, Carl Anthony Avara, of Catonsville, Maryland, passed away surrounded by family and friends.

Carl was born on April 7, 1962 in Catonsville, the son of Salvatore and Dorothy Avara. Carl is survived by his wife, Teresa, and their children, Matthew and Stefana.  Carl’s siblings include four brothers: Michael, Joe, Mark, and John, as...

Louise (Jarvis)  Hayes

Louise (Jarvis) Hayes

Aug 27, 2017

On August 27, 2017, Louise Hayes (nee Jarvis), beloved wife of the late David F. Hayes, loving mother of Susan Hayes Lau and her husband Barrie, Brian L. Hayes and his wife Illona, cherished grandmother of Tyler Hayes, dear step-grandmother of Jon Lau and his wife Lisa, and great-grandmother of Kate Lau and Juliet Lau.

Charitable donations may...

Laura Ellen Lemire

Laura Ellen Lemire

Aug 24, 2017

On August 24, 2017, Laura Ellen LeMire of Catonsville, Maryland, passed away surrounded by her loved ones.

Laura was born on October 7, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Francis and Connie LeMire. It was in 1963, when the LeMires brought their competitive spirit to Towson, Maryland. There, Laura and her siblings, Andi LeMire O’Connor and...

Dale Marvin Schwinn, Jr.

Dale Marvin Schwinn, Jr.

Aug 22, 2017

Suddenly, on August 22, DALE MARVIN SCHWINN, JR, beloved husband of Cheryl D. Schwinn (nee Klein); devoted father of Aubrey B. Schwinn; son of the late Sharon Dennis (nee Brady), Dale M. Schwinn, Sr., and step-mother Charlotte Schwinn; siblings Michael Schwinn (Ellen), Bridget Schwinn Clamblitt (Daryl), Danielle Schwinn Valenzia (Phil), and stepbrother Billy Keirle. He is also survived by...

Thomas L. Curcio, Jr.

Thomas L. Curcio, Jr.

Aug 22, 2017

On August 22, 2017, Thomas L. Curcio, Jr., beloved husband of Penelope "Penny" M. (nee: Charton) Curcio; devoted father Jennifer R. Frankovich and her husband Bret, Heather A. Krystofiak and her husband Jeff, and Laura T. Curry and her husband David; dear brother of James Curcio and Marilyn De Angelo and loving grandfather of Gabby Krystofiak, Luke Frankovich, Matthew...

Carmelita T. Lesser

Carmelita T. Lesser

Aug 22, 2017

On August 22, 2017, Carmelita Lesser, beloved wife of Eugene Lesser, devoted mother of Robert Lesser, and cherished grandmother of Rebecca Lesser passed away.  Lita was born on Staten Island, NY, raised in Utica and Astoria, NY, but lived most of her life in Bellerose NY, where she raised her family and attended St Gregory the Great Catholic Church. ...

Paul G. Morgan, Sr.

Paul G. Morgan, Sr.

Aug 18, 2017

On August 18, 2017, Paul G. Morgan, Sr., beloved husband of Jane K. Morgan, devoted father of Dana Morgan and his wife Tracey, Brian Morgan and his wife Theresa, Shawn Morgan, the late Paul Morgan, Jr. and his surviving wife Dianna, dear step-father of Victoria Kelly and her husband Lawrence. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Paul...

Leslie Edward Holden, Sr.

Leslie Edward Holden, Sr.

Aug 17, 2017

On August 17, 2017, Leslie Edward Holden, Sr., beloved husband of Dorothy Holden (nee Bauernschub), devoted father of Leslie E. Holden, Jr., and Susan Holden Blaha, cherished grandfather of Dana Elliott, Brent Holden, Zack Blaha and Emma Blaha, dear brother of Alden Holden, Jr. Also survived by 8 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

William F. Klein, Sr.

William F. Klein, Sr.

Aug 12, 2017

Beloved husband of Mary Helen Webster Klein (nee Elliott); devoted father of William F. Klein, Jr., Bonnie Blottenberger, Christine Dunevant, Victoria Koski, Robin Elliott, Lisa Webster, and Robert L. Webster, Jr.; dear brother of Arminta Klein Bloom, Catherine Patricia Klein Marsiglia, Charles Klein, Jr., John Klein, Mark Klein and deceased brother Edward Klein. Loved and often bewildered grandfather of...

Michael James Hopkins

Michael James Hopkins

Aug 12, 2017

Michael James Hopkins, 55, beloved father of Haley Hopkins; devoted son of Marian D'Anna and the late George R. Hopkins and dear brother of Nancy Leggins. Services and Interment are private.

Kathie Louise (Brown)  Velky

Kathie Louise (Brown) Velky

Jul 31, 2017

On July 31, 2017, Kathie Louise Velky (nee Brown), beloved wife of James Velky; devoted mother of Brad Velky and dear sister of Larry Brown and the late Ricky Brown.

Ernest Paul Bahler

Ernest Paul Bahler

Jul 29, 2017

Ernest “Ernie” Paul Bahler

July 16, 1932 – July 28, 2017

“For nothing loved is ever lost, and he was loved so much.”

Ernie Bahler, 85, of Catonsville, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home of 45 years on Friday, July 28.  A Maryland resident since 1953 Ernie was born in...

Harry Edward Buchheister Jr.

Harry Edward Buchheister Jr.

Jul 21, 2017

On July 21, 2017 Harry Edward Buchheister, Jr. Beloved husband of the late Lila Mae (nee Johnson) Devoted father of Susan Buchheister Dawson, Joanne Buchheister Adams and the late Paul E.C. Buchheister. Loving grandfather of Sarah, Laura, Natalie, Benjamin and Melissa. Dear great grandfather of Adalynd.

Charitable donations may be made to:

Violetville United Methodist Church...

Debra Ann Gaither

Debra Ann Gaither

Jul 18, 2017

Debra Ann “Nanny” Gaither (nee Hoerl) beloved wife of Ronald Thomas Gaither passed into eternal life on July 18, 2017.

Daughter of the late Marshall Paul and Ella Nora Hoerl of Catonsville and granddaughter of the late Ella B. Wheatley and Grace Helen Hoerl.

Beloved mother of Frederick Vincent Roussey Jr., Angel Marie Roussey and...

Teresa Rose Vaccaro

Teresa Rose Vaccaro

Jul 16, 2017

Passed away on Saturday, July 16th, 2017 at the age of 21 years young. She was born in Baltimore, MD. A lover of music, art, poetry and animals of any kind, Rose lived her life as one of the most unique and eccentric souls the world has ever known. From a 6-year old, climbing drainpipes at school, to an...

Amy Ellen Donnelly

Amy Ellen Donnelly

Jul 4, 2017

Charitable donations may be made to:

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 100 Painters Mill Rd Suite 800, Owings Mills MD 21117 Tel: 1-443-471-1601 Web: https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate

Susan Page Clark

Susan Page Clark

Jul 2, 2017

Susan “Sue” P. Clark, 73, passed away on July 2, 2017 at the Season’s Hospice Center in Randallstown, Maryland. Born February 23, 1944 in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mercedes Metz Cummins. Susan was raised in Maryland and graduated from Towson High School in 1962. She then attended the University of Miami...

Nancy Hutton Burger

Nancy Hutton Burger

Jul 1, 2017

Nancy Jane Hutton Burger, 85, passed away on July 1, 2017 after brief hospitalization. She was born in Baltimore, MD on September 16, 1931, raised near Dickeyville and lived in Catonsville for 63 years. She was predeceased by her husband Cdr John Frederick Burger Jr, her parents Grace Everhart Hutton and Edward Seymour Hutton Jr, and her brother, George...

Mary Gloria Tacka

Mary Gloria Tacka

Jun 30, 2017

On June 30th 2017 Mary Gloria Tacka (nee Bongiovani) beloved wife of the late Stanley Alexius Tacka. A devoted mother she is survived by Philip V. Tacka, Sandy Emmons and son-in law Richard, and Paul R. Tacka and daughter in law Cindy.  Also survived by three grandchildren Randy Emmons and his wife Jennifer, Elizabeth Faldowski and her husband Damon...

Chester Kirk Borman

Chester Kirk Borman

Jun 22, 2017

Chester “Kirk” Borman age 73 of Baltimore MD passed peacefully on June 22nd 2017. Kirk was born on July 26th 1943 to the late Chester James and Pauline June Borman. Survived by Sister Sally Borman, Daughter Kimberly Gordon Son and Daughter In-Law Jeff and Patricia Borman, Grandchildren Justin Ohl, Kaitlyn Wallace, Johnathon Wallace and Jeremy Borman. Great...