Obituaries

Sep 16, 2024

Sara Eades, 97, of Elkridge, Maryland, departed peacefully on September 16, 2024, at All View Retreat, in Columbia, Maryland.

Sara was born September 11, 1927, in Vicker Virginia, a township near Blacksburg and Christiansburg, Virginia, to Fannie Nalle and Harry B Porterfield, Sr. Sara was the fourth of six children and attended public elementary and high schools...

Sep 15, 2024

Barbara Bradshaw Kirchhausen passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Ellicott City, MD after a long illness. She is survived by her children Julia, Susan, William, and Richard (Elizabeth Arruda); and many adoring nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband of 56 years, Martin Kirchhausen.

Barbara was born on November 20, 1939 in Columbia,...

Sep 12, 2024

Charles Reed Gayhardt, 67, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024. Born on October 13,1956 in Waynesboro, PA, Charles (Chuck) was the beloved son of the late Elmer and Mary Gayhardt. Charles dedicated most of his adult life to working for the State Highway Administration with unwavering commitment and integrity.

He is survived by...

Sep 10, 2024

On September 10, 2024, Paul Vincent Lewis, beloved brother of William H. Lewis JR, Bernard J. Lewis and Mary L. Burton.

Funeral service will be held at: Candle Light Funeral Home, 1835 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228. Viewing Monday, 9/16/24 from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M.

Funeral Service: Tuesday 11.00 A.M. St. Mark’s Church Chapel,...

Sep 9, 2024

Dan Ho Thien Nguyen

May 14, 1993 – September 9, 2024

Dan Ho Thien Nguyen, 31, passed away tragically on September 9, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. His kindness and adventurous spirit will continue to live on through his gift of organ donation, helping others in need. He...

Sep 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Peters Dinkelman, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ann was born on June 2, 1929 and peacefully departed from this world on September 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Helen Peters, and sisters, Eleanor Peters and Marian Greenwalt (Eugene)....

Sep 5, 2024

On September 5, 2024, Elizabeth "Lisa" Elliott (nee Biles), loving wife of Robert Elliott; dear sister of Dr. James D. Biles and his wife Brenda and Dr. Kelly Biles and his wife Pam. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, family and dear friends.

Visitation will be held at the family-owned Candle Light Funeral Home, 1835...

Sep 4, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of Grace Elizabeth Hiteshew of Catonsville at the age of 15 years 11 months. On Wednesday September 4, 2024 the Lord called Grace home unexpectedly but peacefully. She was surrounded by her family at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Grace was the cherished daughter and first child of P....

Sep 2, 2024

Eleanor Theresa Sweeney Weigman of Baltimore, Maryland passed peacefully on September 2nd at Charlestown Senior Living Community at 98 years of age.  Eleanor was a loving and caring mother to her three children Colleen Weigman Frank( George Andrew) of Severna Park, JoAnn Weigman Schab ( Raymond James) of Kailua, Hawaii and Vincent James...

Aug 25, 2024

Joseph D’Alessandris, 70, of Baltimore, MD, passed unexpectedly on August 25, 2024. Joe was born on April 29, 1954 in Sewickley, PA to the late Giuseppe D’Alessandris and Mirella Montini and raised in Aliquippa, PA.

The son of two Italian immigrants, Joe was proud to grow-up in an Italian community surrounded by many extended family members and...

Aug 17, 2024

Lawrence Edward Bookhultz II (“Larry”) of St. Denis, Maryland, beloved husband of Dorothy Maureen Bookhultz and devoted father of Benjamin John Bookhultz and Elizabeth Anne Kekeris, passed away on August 17, 2024.

Larry was born on October 28, 1953 to Lawrence and Concetta Bookhultz and grew up in Catonsville, Maryland. He attended St. Mark School,...

Aug 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Patricia Sievers on August 16, 2024, due to complications from ALS. Pat was the devoted wife of Gary Sievers for 34 years, who was by her side at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Kilduff and Mary Angela Shea...

Aug 9, 2024

On August 9, 2024, Richard A. Matthews suddenly passed away. He was the loving husband of Heather L. Matthews (nee Wood); devoted father of Jared W, Matthews, Amanda C. Keller and Jason M. Keller; youngest son of John R. Matthews Sr. and Mary Matthews Kilduf; beloved brother of John R. Matthews, Jr., (Sherry) and Joseph M. Matthews (Melanie.) Also...

Aug 6, 2024

Michael T. O'Connell of Catonsville, MD, died Tuesday, August 6th peacefully at home. Mike was born on September 2nd, 1946 in Baltimore, the son of the late Frederick J. O'Connell and the late Mary Jane O'Connell (nee Peters.)

Mike graduated from Mount Saint Joseph High School, then pursued a music career playing bass for a local band...

Aug 3, 2024

Adam Robert Kirn, aged 26, passed away on August 3, 2024, in Baltimore, MD. Born in Columbia, MD on April 25, 1998, Adam courageously battled muscular dystrophy throughout his life, yet he approached each day with grace and resilience. Adam’s kindness, politeness, and fun-loving spirit have and will always inspire and influence everyone. Adam graduated from River Hill High...

Aug 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marie Coe, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Joan Marie Coe, born on October 22, 1939, in Maryland, peacefully left this world on August 2, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Marie Poremski as well as her...

Aug 1, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Frech, a beloved mother, grandmother, and esteemed educator. Dorothy Marie Frech entered into eternal rest on August 1, 2024, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, William C.L. Rach and Loretta Rach as well as her late husband, Vernon...

Jul 25, 2024

On Thursday, July 25, 2024 John Henry Taylor III passed away at his home in Catonsville, Maryland. Born to the late John and Rose Taylor on March 30, 1945; he was 79.

John was a proud graduate of Mount St. Joseph High School in Baltimore Maryland, class of 1963. After High School, John enrolled at Catonsville Community...

Jul 23, 2024

Timothy Lee McManus, a devoted father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family on July 23, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Regina McManus, as well as his brother, Robert McManus, Jr.

Tim is survived by his former spouse, Joanne, and their loving sons,...

Jul 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Swarup Guchhait, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Swarup was born in Calcutta, India on December 10, 1959, and unexpectedly departed from this world on July 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Ras Bihari Guchhait and Anupama Guchhait, and his adored...