Obituaries

Apr 7, 2026

Bernie E. Ward Jr. passed away on April 7th, 2026 in Forest Hill, MD. Born on April 19, 1946, in Baltimore, MD, to Bernie Sr. and Evelyn Ward (Webster), Bernie grew up with a deep appreciation for family and a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed boating, golfing, and skiing, making annual trips to Vermont and out west. His father,...

Apr 5, 2026

Vibrant, quick-witted, and spirited, Leonora Octavia Delwiche was a loving daughter, cherished sister, beloved friend, and adoring aunt who sparkled with love and whimsy. After a long battle with illness, Leo passed away at MedStar Harbor Hospital on Easter Sunday, April 5, surrounded by her entire immediate family. She was 27 years old.

Born in Columbia, MD, Leo was the daughter...

Apr 3, 2026

Helen Virginia Bennett (nee: Miles), of Catonsville, MD, passed away on April 3, 2026, with her family by her side. She was 85 years old. Helen was born on April 7, 1940, to Clyde Miles and Severine Miles (nee: Hammock) in Maryland.She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years Ralph Bennett; loving children, Jeffrey Bennett (Sharon) and Jennifer Simpson (Kenneth);...

Mar 31, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Serafino Gentile, age 93, who died peacefully on March 31, 2026.

Fino lived a long and steady life marked by hard work and a sense of humor that stayed with him to the end. Born in NYC, he spent his life working as a master stone mason, where his attention...

Mar 26, 2026

David Wayne Rusta, 69, of Maryland, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Born in New York City on Sunday, July 29, 1956, he was the son of the late Douglas Rusta and Barbara Rusta (nee White).

David is survived by his mother, Barbara Rusta; his loving wife, Carol Rusta (nee Marks); his daughters, Michelle Keim (nee French) and Nichole...

Mar 25, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Miriam Joanne Ordakowski, a cherished mother, beloved sister, and adored grandmotherand great-grandmother. Miriam departed this life on March 25, 2026, at theage of 90. She was born on November 14, 1935, in North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eben Haney Kendall and Thalia Lee Whitlow;...

Mar 23, 2026

John Anthony Rizzo passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital, surrounded by loved ones following a brief illness.

John was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Louis and Margaret (Deitz) Rizzo. He was a proud second-generation Italian American. John honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. Following his military service, he spent...

Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026

Ernest Lester Drohan, III, died at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was 83 years old.

Ernie was predeceased by his parents, Ernie and Melva Drohan, his sister, Diane Herpst, and grandson, Jordan Luke Simpson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Susan. They were married for 40 years. He is also...

Mar 18, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pierre Joseph Gibbons, a cherished father, a devoted son, beloved brother, and adored Pop Pop. Pierre departed this life unexpectedly on March 18, 2026 at the age of 63, he was born on September 7, 1962, in Maryland. He spent his recent years in Baltimore, where he fostered countless...

Feb 27, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Derreth on Feb 27, 2026 in Catonsville, Maryland.

Barbara was born July 12, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland to Edward Andrew Mullin Jr. and Helen Marie Kammer. Barbara was the oldest of four children, predeceased by sisters Patricia Mullin and Christy Stolpe. She is survived by her younger brother,...

Feb 23, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald “Ron” Alan Schwartz, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, academic, and friend, who passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on August 31, 1937, in Selma, California, Ronald “Ron” dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the betterment of those around him....

Feb 22, 2026

Lynn Krysevig Smalley, 65, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Matt, daughters, Katelyn and Alli, sister, Sandy, and many beloved nieces and nephews and their children.

In lieu of flowers, please consider either:

● Making a donation in Lynn’s name to ChildFund, a charity she supported for decades because of her love...

Feb 20, 2026

Robert McKay White Jr., known affectionately to friends and family as Rob, and as Peeta to his grandchildren, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026.

Born on June 9, 1956, in Washington D.C., he lived a life defined by melody, education, and unwavering kindness.

Rob was a proud graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School, Class of 1973. He pursued his passion...

Feb 13, 2026

Rosalie Elizabeth McGuire was born in Maryland on January 20, 1940. She passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Rose Ruskey; and dear siblings, John Cook, Jr. and Mary Labrador.

Rose is survived by her devoted husband, William McGuire and her loving children, Mark McGuire (Susan McGuire),...

Feb 13, 2026

Paumfelia “Pom” O’Neill was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 8, 1938. She passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas E. O’Neill, Sr.; her daughter, Laureen Robbins (David); her parents, Nicodemus and Paumfelia Chesno; and her brother, Nick Chesno.Pom is survived by her loving children, Kathleen...

Feb 10, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Leon Rainville Sr., of Catonsville, Maryland, passed away surrounded by family on February 10, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved son of Leon Herbert Rainville and Joyce Charbaneau Rainville, stepson of Marjorie Card, and brother of Ronald David Rainville and Annette Marie Schwanke, all of whom preceded him in death, he was born in St. Paul, Minnesota....

Feb 9, 2026

Mary Lou Mikush, 91, passed away peacefully in her home in Jacksonville, FL on February 9, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born Mary Louise Pruett on August 25, 1934 in Beckley, WV, she grew up a mountain girl with a deep faith in God, family, friends and community. Mary Lou never met a stranger. She always saw the good in...

Feb 3, 2026

Barbara Jean Haughey was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 30, 1950. She passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doris Marie Haughey and William Marlin Haughey, as well as her nephew, Jeremy Wells Hetzner.

Barbara retired after many years working at the State of Maryland Medical Examiner's Office all...

Feb 3, 2026

Janet Lynn Menke was born in New London, Connecticut on March 7, 1967 to parents John and Susan Doll. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 3, 2026, at the age of 58. She was preceded in death by her father, John Doll.

Janet is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years, Gregory Menke and loving children, Joy...