Obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

Laura Berry Liberto was born in Fayetteville, NC on November 29, 1963. She passed unexpectedly on January 26, 2025 at the age of 61. She was preceded in death by her late brother, Scott Berry.

She is survived by her devoted husband, James Patrick Liberto, adoring parents, Charles W. Berry, Jacqueline Berry, and step mother, Susan Berry....

Jan 26, 2025

On January 26, Donna Lee Kruft (McSwain), age 71 of Baltimore, MD passed away of natural causes.  She was the proud mother of Danielle Maggio and Brandon Kruft; and loving grandmother of Michael Maggio, Alexander Maggio, Armani Meritis, and Aryana Kruft; predeceased by Cameron Kruft.

Donna was deeply rooted in Baltimore, having spent her entire life in...

Jan 25, 2025

Barbara Million, 94, Baltimore, Maryland, formerly of Endwell, New York, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Catonsville, Maryland. Born October 15, 1930, in Binghamton, New York, daughter of Anna Stellmack and George Stellmack, (both deceased). Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Million.

She is survived by her son Richard George Shelton (and his...

Jan 24, 2025

Delores (Dee) Zuskin, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, in her home in Ellicott City, Maryland, surrounded by her loving family. She was 93 years old. Born in Baltimore City, Maryland, Dee was the cherished daughter of John Vilkas and Josephine Bistrick. A proud graduate and noted athlete of...

Jan 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our beloved Pamela Ann Fritter. On Friday, January 24th, 2025, she passed away peacefully, free of any pain, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Pamela is survived by her devoted spouse, Gary E. Fritter, Sr. As well as her loving children, Gary E. Fritter, Jr.,...

Jan 23, 2025

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Neil Edward Cummings (1988 - 2025)

Neil was a loving uncle, brother, son and friend. He charmed everyone who met him with dimples the size of moon craters and eyes bluer...

Jan 18, 2025

Jean Rose Cascio (Jeannie), 83, of Brooklyn, MD, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 at Harbor Hospital Hospice. She was born December 29, 1941 in Baltimore City, MD. She is the daughter of the late Estelle Sypula and father Charles Cascio. She is preceded in death by her sisters Dorothy and Bernice, brother Frank, and eldest daughter Yvonne....

Jan 13, 2025

Franklin "Jerry" Smithson, 77, of Catonsville, Maryland passed away on January 13, 2025. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jacqueline Smithson, and loving son, Jason Smithson; siblings Teresa Smithson, Rose Piper (Gene), Beverly Stevens (Gary), and Mary Weaver. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Smithson; mother, Ethel Smithson; brother, Donald Smithson; and sister, Patricia Smithson....

Jan 9, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Blair was born in Baltimore on March 17, 1944. She passed peacefully on January 9, 2025. This amazing woman was a second grade school teacher in Baltimore City. She transitioned to be a stay-at-home mom to raise her twin boys. When her sons were grown, she started a new career as a part-time receptionist, then advanced to...

Jan 5, 2025

Dr. Thomas Edward Little, EdD, DMin, 76, of Catonsville, MD went home to God on January 5, 2025. Born October 5, 1948, in Altoona, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Fred O. and Mary Margaret (Finnegan) Little. Tom was a bright light, who dedicated his life to God’s work and making every person he met feel...

Jan 4, 2025

On January 4, 2025, at the age of 88, Thomas Robert Hahn passed away at home after a brief illness.

Born December 31, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Emil and Leokadia (née Schmidt) Hahn, Tom was the youngest of the six siblings. Daniel Hahn, Emil "Dutch" Hahn, Esther Klein, Martha Schrecengost and Lydia Reisig who...

Jan 2, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lea Robinson (née Sawyers, formerly Ready) of Ellicott City, MD passed away on January 2, 2025 in Towson, MD. Jackie was born in 1948 in Lansing, MI. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1970 with a B.A. in Elementary Education. She went on to receive her Master's in Education Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1995....

Dec 31, 2024

Elizabeth Grochowski Pelczar was born in Maryland on August 28, 1939. She passed peacefully on December 31, 2024 at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Marie Grochowski, including her son, Michael S. Pelczar.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael E. Pelczar, M.D. As well as with her...

Dec 30, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Bacon of Catonsville, Maryland, passed from here to eternal life on December 30, 2024 at the age of 95. A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Bacon, and her son, Robert S. Bacon. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Clutts (John), daughter in-law, Robin Bacon, grandchildren Renee...

Dec 21, 2024

Mary Bateman Weber Mayo was born in Maryland on July 5, 1929. She passed peacefully on December 21, 2024 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Agnes Bateman, and her late husband, Daniel Mayo and son, David Weber (Mary Scott Weber).

Mary was the 4th of 13 children and...

Dec 18, 2024

Anita Howell Olive, of Ellicott City, MD, cherished matriarch to her children and grandchildren, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of 84. Anita was born on December 4th, 1940 to the late Horace and Virginia Holt of Hopewell, VA. During her adult life, where she lived in states...

Dec 14, 2024

Susan Devlin Switzer, 82, passed peacefully on December 14, 2024 with family at Friends of Caroline Hospice in Ridgeland SC.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 20, 1942. Susan was the eldest of 7 siblings born to the late Harry Joseph and Miriam Frances Devlin (nee Rogan).

Raised in Catonsville, Maryland, she attended St. Mark’s...

Dec 11, 2024

Dr. William Richard Shindle, known as Richard to his friends, died Wednesday December 11, 2024 at Charlestown Senior Living in Catonsville, MD at the age of 94. Born November 2, 1930 in Van Orin, Illinois, he was the son of the late Reverend Ira William and Elsie Virginia (Showalter) Shindle.

Richard served four years in the US...

Dec 11, 2024

Nazzarene Vernon Carfine was born on March 8, 1938, and peacefully went home to the Lord on December 11, 2024 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel Maday and Mary Rose Carfine; his siblings, Gabriel Norman Carfine and Barbara Lee Welsh; his brother-in-law, Francis Xavier Welsh. Vernon is survived by his...

Nov 29, 2024

On Friday, November 29th at his residence in Catonsville, Tommy Dercola passed away peacefully with his domestic partner of 20 years, Judy Stone, by his side.

A graduate of the University of MD and a contract analyst for DOE, Tommy was also the founder of Tommy Cole & The Belvederes, a popular rock band in DC where...