Obituaries

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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...