Obituaries

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

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

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

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...

Joseph Michael Lundin

Jan 12, 2017

Joseph Michael Lundin was born in Baltimore, MD on February 11, 1941 and was the only child of Joseph Edwin Lundin and Theresa Lundin (Dembeck / later remarried to Price Wingate). He grew up in and around Highlandtown, MD and graduated from Sacred Heart Elementary School and Patterson High School in Baltimore. He earned a diploma in architecture and...

Richard Andrew Wafer

Jan 9, 2017

Richard Andrew Wafer, 89, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wafer; his oldest daughter, Karen Spindler and her husband Jeffrey Spindler, and his youngest daughter, Kimberly Wafer; his two grandsons, Daniel Spindler and David Dunnigan; and his sister, Frances Peregoy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Francis and...

John J Francis, Jr.

Jan 9, 2017

John Joseph Francis, Jr, born October 20, 1932, to John Francis, Sr and Marie Biggs Francis, in Baltimore, MD. Husband of the late Cay Francis. Father of Catherine, Julia, Jane and Andrew.

John was a man, who every step of his life, lived by the words of the song “My Way”-and his way was influenced primarily by...

Barbara Lynn Stout

Jan 7, 2017

In Memoriam

To all of Barbara’s family and friends, we are sad to tell you that she passed away suddenly this weekend. To all that knew her, she was a friendly, caring, and fun loving person. She had a big heart and was deeply devoted to her family and friends. We all loved her very much and...

George J. (Jr.) Wood

Jan 5, 2017

George “Bubby” Wood, 86

George Jardin Wood Jr. of Columbia, Maryland passed in the afternoon on Thursday, January 5th 2017. Born May 23, 1930, in Glen Cove, NY and raised in Old Westbury, NY and Southington, CT, he was the son of the George Jardin Wood Sr. and Edna Tobin Wood. He is predeceased by his wife...

Joseph M. Thompson, Jr.

Jan 5, 2017

Joseph “Joe” M. Thompson Jr., 90, of Phoenix, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2017.  Joe was born on November 24, 1926, in Oxford, Pennsylvania, to J. Marshall Thompson Sr., a teacher and principal at the Oxford Area High School, and Lucy Margaretta (nee Yerkes) Thompson.

Joe’s childhood was spent in...

Thomas Francis Cimino

Jan 4, 2017

Thomas Francis Cimino was born October 10, 1935 in Salisbury, Maryland to Frank and Rose Cimino, and was welcomed by his sister Mamielee. Thomas attended St. Marks, and graduated from Calvert Hall High School and from University of Baltimore where he earned a business degree. Additionally, he served in the Maryland National Guard for 8 years. He married Barbara...

Dorothy Lee Shallenberger

Dec 31, 2016

"Dorothy Lee Shallenberger (née Lucas) was born December 18, 1924 in Baltimore MD, first born child of William Samuel Lucas and Agnes Elaine Lucas (Warthen). She grew up on Park Heights Avenue and graduated from Western High School in Baltimore. She married the late James Henry Shallenberger on October 5, 1946. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband...

Dennis Melvin Dillinger

Dec 23, 2016

Dennis Melvin Dillinger was born on January 13, 1951 and was the son of LTC and Mrs. Harry Melvin Dillinger, MD ARNG.  He was promoted to Glory on December 23, 2016 at the the age of 65 after a battle with a debilitating illness.  Dennis is survived by his sister, Doris E. Rall of Pasadena, Md and his brother ...

Dr. Edward A.J. Hall

Dec 22, 2016

On January 23, 1936, Edward Anthony Joseph Hall was born in Baltimore and grew up in South Baltimore. He attended grade school at St. Mary Star of the Sea where he and his family also attended church. His beloved Mom Mom inspired his deep faith in God.  Ed went on to attend high school at Mount Saint Joseph High...

Shelton Billingsley Bosley

Dec 20, 2016

On December 20, 2016, Shelton Billingsley Bosley, beloved husband of The Late I. Louise Bosley; devoted father of Nancy Nykyforchyn and husband Michael and John Bosley. Better known as “Bos”, he was a World War II veteran who proudly served his country in the Normandy Invasion on D-Day. Relatives and friends are invited to call at Candle Light Funeral...

William Franklin Gosnell

Dec 20, 2016

William Franklin Gosnell, 87, died on December 20, 2016, beloved husband of Ana Amalia Gosnell (Garcia - Garce`s); devoted father of Gloria Sanders, William Gosnell, Catherine Gibbany, Daniel Gosnell, John Gosnell and loving grandfather of 7.

Friends and family may call at the Candle Light Funeral Home by Craig Witzke on Friday, December 23, 2016 for a...

Thomas Vincent "Jagi" Tacka, Jr.

Dec 20, 2016

On December 20, 2016, Thomas Tacka, known by many as Jagi, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side. He is now reunited with his loving wife, Mary Walton Tacka, who passed away in 2000. He was the devoted and proud father of Robert Tacka and wife Janet, Kenneth Tacka and wife Anne, Andrew Tacka...

Barbara Ann Orem

Dec 19, 2016

On December 19, 2016 Barbara Ann (Nee Wroten). Beloved wife of John Stanley Orem, Sr. Devoted mother of Stacy Orem and Stan Orem.

Clarence Sams

Dec 18, 2016

Clarence Sams passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland, at the age of 45.

Clarence is predeceased by his mother Joan Sams. Clarence is survived by his loving wife Katie of 6 years. They were married in Sanibel Island, Florida on December 4, 2010. Clarence is also survived by...

Raymond Ferdinand Servary, Jr.

Dec 18, 2016

Ray was born in the roaring twenties into a poor Catonsville family of five.

He graduated from Catonsville High School, class of 1940.

Served 4 years in Naval Air Core (now Air Force) during WWII and after pilot training became a bombardier.

In 1947 he married Amelia F. Brown, having one son, David...