Obituaries

George Howden Green, Jr.

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

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

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.

For those desiring charitable...

Carol Terry (Schnider)  Schaefer

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...

Karen Ann (Ford)  Henderson

Karen Ann (Ford) Henderson

Oct 16, 2015

Karen Ann (Ford) Henderson, 67, passed away October 16, 2015 surrounded by her husband and children.

Karen dedicated her life in service to others as a public school bus attendant, a volunteer with many organizations, and an avid animal rescue advocate. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, helping others in any way...

Martin Harris

Martin Harris

Oct 15, 2015

On October 15, 2015, Martin Colson Harris passed away to be with God in Heaven. Marty is survived by his children, Jennifer Harris McDevitt (Kevin), Erik Martin Harris, Neil Martin Harris (Megan Emala), Shannon Marie Harris and Martin Harris, Jr.  Marty is also survived by his one and only grandchild, Ava Marie McDevitt who he adored so very much.  ...

Connie Lee Hafen

Connie Lee Hafen

Oct 11, 2015

Connie Lee Knaus Hafen passed away at the age of 70 on October 11, 2015.  She has been a long time resident of Catonsville and in recent years waged a valiant battle against cancer.  Connie was the first born of Archie and Marian Knaus on August 8, 1945 in Magna, Utah.

She attended Brigham Young University and...

Edna C. (Varnauskas)  Bredenburg

Edna C. (Varnauskas) Bredenburg

Oct 8, 2015

On October 8, 2015 Edna C. Bredenburg (nee Varnauskas) age 99 passed away peacefully. Edna was the loving wife of the late Earl B. Bredenburg, Sr. Devoted mother of Marilyn Scaldara and her husband John, Earl Bredenburg, Jr. and his wife Joyce, Nancy Calka and her husband the late Robert (Ozzie) Calka. Cherished Mom-Mom to John Scaldara, Jr. and...

Nathan Woodward

Nathan Woodward

Oct 7, 2015

Nathan David Woodward was called home to be with Jesus on October 7th, 2015. He spent his final days at home, surrounded by his loving family. He may have only been with us a short time, but he changed us all forever. Nathan was a sweet little boy who captured the hearts of all who cared for him. He...

Steven Blom

Steven Blom

Oct 7, 2015

Steven Blom, 53, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at his home in Catonsville, MD. He was born on June 18, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York to Arthur and Janet (Hughes) Blom.

Steven is survived by his wife of thirty-years Rebecca, his sons Steve and Dylan, their spouses Craig and Katherine, his daughter Sara, his grandchildren...

Evelyn Balmert

Evelyn Balmert

Oct 7, 2015

On October 7, 2015 Evelyn Balmert (nee Sherinski). Beloved wife of the late Gerald A. Balmert. Devoted mother of Christine Marshall (Paul Marshall, Jr.), Nancy Balmert, Kathleen Balmert (Michael Owens), Maureen Balmert (Jack Roelecke) and Gerald Balmert. Loving sister of Leonard Sherinski and the late Verna Pehler, Alice Klein and Lawrence Sherinski. Dear grandmother of Joshua Marshall, Eva Marshall,...

Edward Russell Redifer

Edward Russell Redifer

Sep 28, 2015

Ed leaves behind a loving wife, Linda. A brother, John Redifer of Colorado. Two sisters, Robin Jacobson of Santa Barabara, CA and Mary Redifer of Costa Rica. He was pre-deceased by his brother George Redifer, Jr. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family requests no flowers.

Charitable donations may be...

John D. Ryan

John D. Ryan

Sep 20, 2015

John Donald Ryan passed away on Sunday September 20, 2015.  He was born March 15, 1955 in Ohio and was predeceased by his parents John Francis Ryan and Barbara Gardner Ryan.  He is survived by his partner of sixteen years Erin Pfeifer of Catonsville Maryland, his sister Deborah Brancato of Kingwood Texas, his nephew Brandon Becker of Texas, and...

Michael Gerard Hines

Michael Gerard Hines

Sep 15, 2015

Michael Gerard Hines, 69, of Baltimore, died on Tuesday September 15, 2015 in the Intensive Care unit at St. Agnes Hospital of complications related to his valiant struggle with both lung and throat cancer, debilitating rheumatoid arthritis and osteomyelitis.

Mike was the youngest son of six children born on February 8, 1946 to Mary Kathryn...

Phillip Kraemer

Phillip Kraemer

Sep 14, 2015

Arrangements Pending

Carolann Rena (Myers)  Geist

Carolann Rena (Myers) Geist

Sep 12, 2015

Carolann Rena (Myers) Geist, 79, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, her hands held by her husband, granddaughter and Pastor. Cause of death has been established as multiple organ failure secondary to stage four cancer.

Carolann, known to family and friends...

Cecilia Kernan Staub

Cecilia Kernan Staub

Aug 31, 2015

On August 31, 2015, Cecilia (Cele) Kernan Staub passed away in her home at Charlestown Retirement Community.  Her passing was peaceful after a courageous journey with cancer.  Cele celebrated her 94th birthday with her family 4 days before her death.

Born in Baltimore in 1921, she was the daughter of Lilian and James Kernan.  Cele was raised...

Francis "Frank" John Sinek

Francis "Frank" John Sinek

Aug 30, 2015

FRANCIS JOHN SINEK

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Francis John Sinek at age 79.

Known to the world as Frank, he was born in Pocahontas, Iowa to James Sinek and Barbara Hammes Sinek.

Attending the University of Iowa, Frank graduated with a degree in political science.  Upon graduation,...

Dorothy Jean Dustmann

Dorothy Jean Dustmann

Aug 29, 2015

Dorothy Jean Dustmann, 62, of Catonsville, MD, died at Gilchrist Hospice Intake in Columbia, MD, Saturday, August 29, 2015, after a rich, rewarding, hard-working life and a valiant 2 year battle with a rare form of cancer. Mrs. Dustmann was born in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late George and Margaret Klein and a loving sister to George, Margaret...