Obituaries

Virginia Annette (Crawford)  Whalen

Virginia Annette (Crawford) Whalen

Mar 9, 2017

On March 9, 2017, Virginia Annette Whalen (nee: Crawford); beloved wife of the late Stephen Arthur Whalen; dear step-sister of Robert R. Shorey; loving cousin of Robert Morris and his wife Judy; great aunt of Stephen W. Whalen, Jr., Ann B. (Nancy) Whalen, Robert G. Whalen, MaryJo Whalen; great -great aunt of Kathleen Whalen Fleschner, Mark Fleschner, Timothy Whalen,...

Robert Dunnington Clark

Robert Dunnington Clark

Mar 8, 2017

Robert Dunnington Clark, 76, beloved husband of the late Mary Carol "Terri" Clark (nee: Hauck); devoted father of Kristen Clark Beatty and her husband Matthew; loving brother of Sandy Cumbaa and her husband Raymond and dear uncle of Rachael Cumbaa.

Friends and family may gather at the CANDLE LIGHT FUNERAL HOME by Craig Witzke on Friday, March...

Jason David Smith, M.D.

Jason David Smith, M.D.

Mar 1, 2017

Dr. Jason David Smith, an Emergency Medicine physician, Age Management physician, and retired Major in the United States Army Special Forces, died in his home in Bend, OR on 01 March 2017. He was 46 years old.

Jason attended the University of Maryland Baltimore County where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, and...

Mihail Adrian Galan

Mihail Adrian Galan

Mar 1, 2017

Beloved husband of Lucia Tomescu.

Caterina Pennisi

Caterina Pennisi

Mar 1, 2017

On March 1, 2017 Caterina "Tina" Pennisi, Beloved wife of Salvatore Pennisi, Devoted mother of Leonard and (wife Jacqueline). Loving grandmother of Hannah. Sister In Law of Concetta Sangiorgi. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jing Zhou

Jing Zhou

Feb 22, 2017

Jing Zhou, beloved daughter of Xin Li and Jian An Zhou, beloved step-daughter of Chan Wang, passed away peacefully at home in Catonsville, Maryland on February 22nd, 2017.  Jing was born in Beijing on November 9th, 1978 and came to rejoin with her father Jian in the US in 1994. She graduated from Catonsville High School, earned a BS...

Carl Tippett

Carl Tippett

Feb 20, 2017

Carl Tippett On February 20, 2017. Beloved husband of The Late Helen Bunn Tippett. Devoted father of Dean Tippett (Donna) and The Late Richard Tippett. Dear Brother of The Late Calvin Tippett and The Late Paul Tippett. Loving Grandfather of Caroline and Meg Tippett. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Charitable donations may be made to:...

Uldine Anna Poehlman

Uldine Anna Poehlman

Feb 19, 2017

An amazing woman, mother, grandmother and friend was called home. A shining example of a life well lived , filled with fierce love, compassion and grace. Imagine a choir of angels singing to welcome her home to Lou and Shen. She is gone but will not be forgotten. She taught us so much and has left a handprint on...

Janet M. (Thomas)  Cook

Janet M. (Thomas) Cook

Feb 16, 2017

Janet Cook (nee Thomas) On February 16, 2017. Beloved wife of Thomas W. Cook , Devoted mother of Sherry Wersten and Son-in-law Anthony, Dear Sister of Joseph Thomas, Mark Maguire, Brenda Berrent and the late Dawn Zerzeles. Loving Grandmother of Kyle, Haidyn and Bryan.

Charitable donations may be made to:

Lupus Foundation 1319 F Street...

Ray N. Norris

Ray N. Norris

Feb 13, 2017

Ray N. Norris, longtime Catonsville resident, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2017, after a brief period of hospice care in his home, surrounded by his family. He was 92 years old.

Born in Panama City in the Republic of Panama, Mr. Norris was the son of Ray N. (Reynolds Norman) Norris, an engineer ...

Edna Jean (Fountain)  Are

Edna Jean (Fountain) Are

Feb 12, 2017

Edna Jean Are, 89, Catonsville resident, died Sunday, February 12, 2017; beloved wife of Egons Are; former wife of the late Ellwood Reter; devoted mother of Donna Lange and her husband, Fred, Jr.; dear grandmother of Erin and Christopher Lange.

Friends may gather Saturday, March 4, 2017,  10-11am at the Candle Light Funeral Home by Craig Witzke;...

Dorothy Angelina Doyle

Dorothy Angelina Doyle

Feb 7, 2017

Dorothy was born in West Baltimore, the oldest of 8 children.  She was born of Cherokee Indian heritage, for which she was very proud.  You often heard Dorothy speaking about her heritage and how she wished to have learned more about her ancestry.  Marrying Willam M. Doyle, in 1951, they had four wonderful children:  Bill, Bruce, Karen and Brian. ...

Silvio L. Sigismondi

Silvio L. Sigismondi

Feb 6, 2017

On February 6, 2017.  Silvio Louis Sigismondi. Beloved husband of the late Ethel Hyacinth (nee Hurley). Devoted father of Craig (Kaye), Silvio (Jenny) and Victor Sigismondi. Loving Uncle of James Hurley, Dear brother of Patricia (nee Sigismondi) Rinaldo and the late Vincent Sigismondi.  Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Charitable donations...

Mary Joan Mchugh

Mary Joan Mchugh

Feb 6, 2017

Mary Joan McHugh of Hanover, PA formerly of Catonsville, MD died peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2017 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA.  She was born September 17, 1937 in Baltimore, MD.  She is predeceased by her late husband Francis McHugh and parents Anderson and Marie Tarr. Survivors include daughter and son in-law Angela and Joseph Kurtz,...

Patricia Ann (Hally)  Aldave

Patricia Ann (Hally) Aldave

Feb 3, 2017

Patricia Ann Aldave, born January 6, 1937, to Narcissa A and John Otis Hally, in Washington, D.C. Wife of Alfredo B. Aldave. Mother of Lita, John, Maria, Roberto, Alfie, and Cecilia.

Pat, known as Patsy to her family, was the oldest of five siblings — her twin brother Mike, her sisters Margaret and Kathy, and youngest brother...

Charles Bernard Dapkunas

Charles Bernard Dapkunas

Jan 25, 2017

Suddenly on January 25, 2017, Charles Bernard Dapkunas, 74, resident of Baltimore; beloved son of the late Charles P. and Ann M. Dappie; survived by his daughter Helen Lee Ann Park and his brother Bernard John Dappie.

Services and Interment will be held privately.

Paul L. Jerrell

Paul L. Jerrell

Jan 16, 2017

On January 16, 2017, Paul L. Jerrell, beloved husband of the late Cleo E. Jerrell (Ratliff); devoted father of Paul Wayne Jerrell and his partner Michele Kohlhepp, Shirley Hynes and her husband Bob and Deborah Jerrell; dear brother of Ceciel Sumpter, William Sumpter, CB Sumpter, the late Neil Jerrell and the late Mary Helen Cress; loving grandfather of Kimberly...

Janet Mcfarlane

Janet Mcfarlane

Jan 14, 2017

Janet Houck McFarlane, 86, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017.  She is survived by her son, Bruce and his wife Pam, her son, Brian and his wife Jenny, and her daughter, Carole and her husband Brad.  She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Matt, Andy, Nikki, Brandon, Megan and Jeremy, and her three great-grandchildren, Ella, Mason and...

Paula O'Brien

Paula O'Brien

Jan 13, 2017

Paula O’Brien of Catonsville, Maryland, was promoted to glory on January 13, 2017, at the age of 84, after a long illness.  Her departure was peaceful, in the presence of family.  Paula Coad Feury was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of George Feury and Catherine (nee Thompson of Hollywood, MD) and sister to Thomas.  While earning a...

Curtis Dowdy

Curtis Dowdy

Jan 12, 2017

Curtis James Dowdy, 31, of Lewisburg passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 12, 2017 while attending a symposium on horticulture in Baltimore, MD. Curtis was born March 26, 1985 in Ronceverte and was the son of Aretha Bennett Dowdy of Caldwell and the late Marshall Melvin Dowdy. After graduating High School he attained an Associate degree in Horticulture. He...