Obituaries

Frank Anthony Eff, Jr.

Jan 8, 2016

Frank A Eff, Jr., born October 22, 1935, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2016, at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson, Maryland. He was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Frank A. Eff, Sr. and Marie Eff (nee Meehling.)  Frank was the beloved husband of the late Margaret “Pege” Eff (nee Carter), devoted father of the...

Gertrude Charlotte Chubb

Jan 1, 2016

Interment at Arlington National Cemetery

Maryann Lofft - Judge

Dec 31, 2015

Maryann Lofft-Judge passed away suddenly on December 31, 2015.  She was born and raised in Buffalo NY, the daughter of Bernard Thomas Lofft and Grace Geraldine (Eltges) Lofft, both deceased.  Ms. Lofft-Judge was one of 11 siblings.  She is survived by four of her brothers and five of her sisters, as well as by her four children.

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Hope Anne Hartge

Dec 27, 2015

Hope Anne Hartge was born into the arms of angels on December 27, 2015 at 11:26am at St. Agnes Hospital. She is the cherished daughter or Kelly (nee Blake) and Gregory Hartge. Hope is deeply loved by her mommy and daddy, big brother Nathan, her grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many others. She weighed 3lbs. 11oz. and was...

Robert Weigman

Dec 25, 2015

Robert Weigman, 77 years old, passed away on December 25, 2015, He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Cynthia (Rosko) Weigman. Two sons Kevin and Glenn. And two brothers Bud and Bill.

Betty Ruth (Green) Simpler

Dec 20, 2015

Betty Ruth Simpler, born on July 3, 1928, departed peacefully at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson Maryland on December 20, 2015 following a long illness. Betty is the beloved wife of the late William Gordon Simpler, Sr. Devoted mother of William "Gordon" Simpler, Jr. (Teresa), Gary Lee Simpler (Dana) and Warren "Keith" Simpler (Mary). Loving grandmother of Erin Kellett, Phillip,...

Eugene Francis Hannon, Sr.

Dec 18, 2015

Eugene Francis Hannon, Sr. (83) of Halethorpe, Maryland departed peacefully at home surrounded by all his family on December 18, 2015. The 10th of 12 children born in the southwest neighborhood of Irvington in Baltimore, Maryland to Patrick Anthony and Marguerite Wilhelmenia (Hohmann) Hannon on November 7, 1932. He attended St. Joseph’s Monastery grade school, the school his mother...

James Walter Mcguire

Dec 15, 2015

On December 12, 2015. Retired Baltimore City Police Office and Korean War Veteran. Beloved Husband of the Late Juanita (nee Aquilla) Devoted father of Michael McGuire (Joyce) Loving Grandfather of Meghan McGee (Mack), Medley DeLeonibus (David) and Michael McGuire. Dear Great Grandfather of Bennett McGee. Brother of Jack, Roger, David and the late Robert "Bobby" (Rosemary) McGuire. Friends may...

Eleanor Reidy

Dec 12, 2015

Eleanor Reidy, born Jan. 4, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on December 12th at the age of 92. The daughter of David and Stella Riyeff, and twin sister of Paul Riyeff, Eleanor was married to John F. Reidy of Bayside NY and was widowed in 1955.  She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Reidy and granddaughters, Jenny Ramsey...

Carl Louis Harp, Jr.

Dec 11, 2015

Carl Louis Harp Jr., 86, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away, Friday, December 11, 2015 at his home.

Carl was born November 24, 1929 in Stillwater, Wisconsin to Carl and Nelle (Dorn) Harp. He graduated from South Saint Paul High School in 1947. After high school, Carl served in the Navy for four life changing years....

Benjamin C. Kenny

Nov 24, 2015

Benjamin Collins Kenny, age 91, of Catonsville, died Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Seasons Hospice in Randallstown, MD. Ben was born May 16, 1924 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Thomas A. and Louise Kenny. He was a graduate of Mt. Lebanon (PA) High School, and received his Bachelors Degree from Bethany College, and a Masters Degree from Purdue...

Alice Marie Falter

Nov 20, 2015

Frank's wife Alice Marie left us unexpectedly on Friday, 11/20/2015.

Alice Marie was elegantly beautiful—inside and out—with a wonderful sense of humor. She always shared her warm, genuine smile and was quick to make lasting friends. Alice Marie’s nature was to take care of others and she did that unfailingly.

The family appreciates the beautiful...

Dennis Dale Philip

Nov 19, 2015

Dennis Dale Philip, age 69, of Baltimore, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia, MD.

Dennis was born on August 30, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, was the son of late John W. Philip and stepson of late Eugenia I. Philip.   He was the husband of the late Blanche Wiliski.   He was...

Virginia Varner

Nov 7, 2015

On November 7, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Karl Irvin Varner. Devoted mother of Marilyn Flook (Don), Craig Varner (Jenny Morel) and David Varner. Loving sister of Jack William Storer, Jr. (Mary) and Donald Edgar Storer (Joanne). Dear grandmother of David, Brandon and Nick. Great Grandmother of Layla and Greyson.

Charitable donations may be made to:

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Marian Virginia Hafner

Nov 6, 2015

Beloved wife of the Late Allen B. Hafner, Sr. Survived by five children: Allen Hafner and wife Diane, Katie Bopp and husband Larry, Charles Hafner and wife Patti, John Hafner and wife Monica, Marian Miller and husband Joe; eight grandchildren: Jennifer Hafner, Chris Bopp and wife Melissa, Laura Wright and husband Don, Chad Hafner and wife Dot, Mike Hafner,...

Grayce (Martin) Saville

Nov 4, 2015

Beloved wife of the Late Donald E. Saville. Devoted mother of Janice Saville- Schwartz (Don) and the Late Patricia Saville (Nick Servadio). Loving sister of Lois M. Olmstead. Dear grandmother of Kelsey, Zachary, and Kevin.

Charitable donations may be made to:

Daughters of the American Revolution National Society 1776 D Street NW, Washington...

George Howden Green, Jr.

Nov 1, 2015

On November 1, our vibrant, playful, beloved son Georgie departed this earth far too soon.  A lifelong resident of Bel Air, he attended Harford Day School, Southhampton Middle School, and C Milton Wright High School.  As a youngster he was a regular Math Award winner at Harford Day and had a passion for reading, sometimes completing novels in one...

John Mattern

Oct 27, 2015

John Mattern, aged 95, died on October 27, 2015 in Columbia, MD.  He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jean Adele Mattern. He is also survived by three daughters and their spouses: Carole Marie and Mark McNamee of Sudbury, Massachusetts, Elizabeth Jean and Keith Henry of Salisbury, Maryland, and Sarah Jane and George Linhardt of Jackson, Wyoming,...

Ann Loretta (Harmon) Steffens

Oct 22, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Steffens. Devoted mother of Walter J. Steffens, Ann Loretta Theisen, Mary Frances (Fran) Bach, Thomas J. Steffens and Patrick B. Steffens. Dear sister of Isabelle Harmon,  W. Burch Harmon and the late John B. Harmon. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

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Carol Terry (Schnider) Schaefer

Oct 19, 2015

Carol Terry Schaefer (nee Schnider), 62, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 with her devoted husband by her side.  She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July of this year and despite treatment, Carol lost her battle.

She graduated from Baltimore City Community College to pursue her career as a hygienist, spending 26 years at the same...