Obituaries

Feb 25, 2024

Mary Lynn (Ferrell) Reardon, 94, of Catonsville, MD passed away peacefully on Sunday February 25, 2024 after a brief illness.

She was born on January 8, 1930 in Clarksburg, WV to Mary Ethelyn Selby and Benjamin Franklin Ferrell. She attended Washington Irving High School (class of 1947) and graduated from Salem College (class of 1951) with majors...

Feb 22, 2024

On February 22, 2024, David Daniel Banicz, 56, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. David was the loving husband of 28 years to Andrea Szabo and a devoted father to Lara Szabo-Banicz, a cherished brother to Michael Law Cobb (wife Gabriella and son Justin), and the son of the late Kalman Erno Banitz and Dorothy Diana (Cobb). David also leaves...

Feb 17, 2024

On Saturday, February 17, 2024, Martha Edmonds, beloved daughter of Thomas and Carrie Edmonds, passed away after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Jenkins; nephews, James Jenkins and Daniel (Teresa) Jenkins; great-nephews, Ethan Jenkins and Henry Jenkins; extended family, Greg and Cindy Cosgrove; and "grandchildren," Sarah Cosgrove and Connor Cosgrove.

Martha retired after...

Feb 17, 2024

Beverly Neubert Larson, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Beverly is survived by her loving children, Laura Langan (Tim), Karen Ferrone (Phil), and Steven Larson, as well as her dear sisters Dolores Ritzel and Joan Bennett, including her adoring grandchildren, Patrick Langan (Cassie), Katie Licata (Alex), Jessica Dean (Pierce), Jill...

Feb 16, 2024

On Friday, Feburary 16, 2024, Daneen B. Fleming (nee Bathurst), age 80, devoted daughter of the late Berwin and Helen (nee Kotelnicki) Bathurst; beloved wife of the late Robert D. Fleming; devoted mother of Patrik Moss Fleming and his husband Steven J. Satta and Amy Lynn Fleming and her wife Tanya Louise Kohlerman; dear sister of Carol Brown and...

Feb 14, 2024

Marilyn R. Sandow of Fairless Hills, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She was 86. Born in Dravosburg PA, Marilyn was a resident of Fairless Hills Pennsylvania for over 50 years. She worked for US Steel and McHales Fix-It. She was also a loving homemaker and mom. She was the beloved wife of Louis and the loving mother of Kay...

Feb 14, 2024

It is with deep sorrow we announce that William Paul "Bill" Higgins passed away peacefully at the age of 81 at his home in Pasadena, MD on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024. Bill was born on December 3rd, 1942, in Baltimore, MD. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Baker) Higgins to whom he was married for over 57...

Feb 11, 2024

On February 11, 2024, Elizabeth "Betty" Coulter passed away peacefully at Charlestown Senior Living Community in Catonsville, Maryland.

Betty was the loving wife of the late Gregory Beyer (28 years) and the late Mike Coulter (33 years). Her children are Bernadette Sandruck, William Heere-Beyer, Edward Beyer, Linda Beyer, Richard Beyer (deceased) and Lawrence Beyer. She also has...

Feb 9, 2024

On February 9, 2024, Velia Josephine Saverino (nee Fiorucci), 86, passed away. She was the daughter of the late Oliver Fiorucci & Maddalena Fiorucci (nee Benedetti) & the loving wife to the late Joseph Saverino. Devoted mother to Beth & Michael (Lisa); caring sister to Elisa China (the late Primo). She was the cherished grandmother to Evan, AJ, Emma...

Feb 7, 2024

On February 7th, 2024, James Burr Jenks passed away peacefully at his residence in Catonsville, MD, with his family close by. He leaves behind four children, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a large extended family. Elaine LoJacono Jenks, his beloved wife of 61 years, predeceased him in 2022.

James was born on December 24th, 1927 to Gladys...

Feb 4, 2024

On February 4, 2024, John Joseph Migliore, 84, passed away with family by his bedside. He was the son of the late Harry Migliore & Frances Migliore (nee Russo). John was the loving husband to Linda Migliore (nee Bierman) & devoted father to John Joseph Migliore, Jr., & Kimberly Anne Cressotti (nee Migliore) and her husband Tony. He was...

Feb 3, 2024

Robert C. Cross, 85, passed away on February 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Agnes Carleen Cross (Née Dickhoff), as well as his loving children, John Robert Cross (Sherry), Jennifer Ann Cross Bay (William), and Catherine Carleen Steffens (Patrick), his dear sister, Susan Benecasa (Dominic), and loving grandchildren, Kary Atkinson, Annelise...

Feb 2, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" George Shek, 77, passed away on February 2, 2024 with his wife by his side.

Larry is survived by his devoted wife, Michelle Shek (Nee Wyland), as well as his loving niece, Kimberly Banbury (Jeff), his adoring great nephews, John and Joseph Banbury and many other family and friends.

He is preceded in...

Feb 2, 2024

James (Jim) Kent Doran, 84, passed away after an illness on February 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim led a full and extraordinary life, from his childhood in a small Iowa farm town to working as a builder and roughneck in the oil fields and later traveling the globe. He was a talented athlete, winning an Iowa...

Jan 31, 2024

Egons Gunnars Are, 95, died quietly on January 31, 2024 at MedStar Harbor Hospital where he had been in Hospice care. Egons was born on April 23, 1928 in Riga, Latvia, USSR, the son of Ernests Jakovics and Erika Petchak. After enduring hardship in WWII where he lived in a displaced persons camp, he came to the US as...

Jan 29, 2024

On January 29, 2024, Ellen Rapson Miller, 91 of Ellicott City, passed away. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Lee & Florence Rapson (nee McMullen). Loving wife of the late William Miller. Devoted mother to Steve (Vickie), Fred (Cyndy) both pre-decesed & Susan (Jim); caring sister to Robert Rapson & the late William (Mary) Rapson. She was...

Jan 23, 2024

Kathleen Savannah Benedick was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend and teacher. She was equally brilliant, artistic, creative, and inquisitive. But above all else, she exuded love. She had a gift of truly caring about other people.

Adored by her family, Kathleen’s legacy of kindness and unconditional love is passed down to her children, Jennifer Benedick Milan,...

Jan 19, 2024

Retired Gunnery Sergeant Frank Raymond Lea, Jr., age 83, passed away on January 19, 2024.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank R. Lea, Sr. and Ruth Lea.  Including his beloved wife the late Linda F. Lea and brother Kenneth Lea.

He is survived by his loving children, Frank R. Lea, III, Ronald...

Jan 15, 2024

On Monday, January 15, 2023 Michael Francis Burke passed away. Born to the late Michael Burke and the late Winifred Burke (nee: Nolan) on Thursday, October 13, 1938; he was 85. Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Camille Burke (nee: Virag); his loving children, Michael J. Burke (Kristin), Stephen J. Burke (Noel), and Michele L. Mourelatos (Michael); his...

Jan 15, 2024

Audrey Anna Zanto

July 31, 1928 – January 15, 2023 (age 95)

Audrey Anna Zanto, 95, of Catonsville, Maryland passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Maryland she lived in Catonsville for over 70 years.

Audrey was the daughter of Frank John Zanto, Sr. and Anna...