Baltimore Sun Notices

Laurel, Maryland

Ralph Donald Bulla died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 7, 2018 to join his wife of 63 years who had died seven days earlier. Don Bulla was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 13, 1933. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Jane Mary Bulla (nee Calcutt) on...

Catonsville, Maryland

On November 11, 2018; MARTHA G. CHRISTOPHER (nee Gieron); beloved wife of the late William T. Christopher; loving mother of Mark T. Christopher and wife Lucy, Paul R. Christopher, Barbara C. Quinn and husband Michael, and Michele C. Behlen and husband Fritz; cherished...

Baltimore, Maryland

Linda S. Davis (née Shofstahl) born May 29, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY to Merlin and Hazel Shofstahl (deceased) passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 6, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William R. Davis, Jr.(Bill) of Laurel, MD, a daughter...

Bel Air, Maryland

Barbara J. Dean, age 83, of Bel Air, MD passed away on November 13, 2018 at her home. Born in Glade Valley, NC, she was the daughter of Talmage and Zella Lou (Maines) Richardson and wife of the late Amos Richard Dean. She was a longtime member of Delta Church of the Nazarene....

Baltimore, Maryland

Mrs. Shirley Mae Forbes passed away on November 8, 2018. On Today, friends may visit Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services-East from 4:30-8PM. On Tomorrow, services for Mrs. Forbes will be held at Bethel United Apostolic Church, 2301 Mayfield Avenue, where the family will receive...

Baltimore, Maryland

On November 14, 2018, Emma Virginia Gaines (nee Maher) beloved wife of the late William Lee Gaines Sr.; dear mother of William Lee Gaines Jr (Elizabeth, nee Tesiero), Florence Gaines Hencken (Victor), L. Myrton Gaines II (Mary Bee, nee Walsh) Marion Gaines Mullan (Robert) and...

Baltimore, Maryland

Elmer Jackson "Jack" Johnson, Jr. of Aberdeen died Wednesday, November 7 at Jacob's Well Assisted Living. He was 87. Born May 8, 1931 he was the son of the late Elmer and Nellie Johnson. A 1949 Aberdeen High School graduate he was a member of their first Honor Society in 1947,...

Flint, Michigan

Andrew Howard Moxam, senior advisor at the U.S. Census Bureau, passed away at age 66 on November 9, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. The youngest son of Beth Cowing Moxam and F. Keith Moxam, Andy was born May 3, 1952, in Flint, Michigan. He attended Civic Park Elementary, Longfellow...

Baltimore, Maryland

Age 94, of Earleville, MD, died Saturday, November 10, 2018. For funeral service information, please visit www.hickshomeforfunerals.com.

Baltimore, Maryland

William J. Quinn, 83, of Liverpool, NY, passed away unexpectantly Friday at his home. Bill worked with WFBL, WNDR, and WTLB in Utica, NY, as an on-air program manager in the 1960's. He was a producer with WPRO in Providence R.I. in the 60's, WBAL Baltimore and Maryland Public...

Baltimore, Maryland

FISHERSVILLE: Robert Franklin "Bob" Rubin, 84, widower of Kathleen Grace (Lieske) Rubin of Fishersville, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Rubin was born on September 9, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late David and Mary Elizabeth...

Baltimore, Maryland

Mary Stella Savanick 86, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away November 11, 2018. Mrs. Savanick was born January 25, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland to Antonio and Rose Papa. Please see DeGusipe.com from more information and service details.

Essex, Maryland

On November 12th, 2018Ashley Boswell Beloved husband of Irene Boswell. Devoted father of Nancy Boswell and Wade Boswell. Also survived by his eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old...

Baltimore, Maryland

Died on November 11, 2018 at the age of 89 years in Baltimore, MD. She was employed for numerous years at the Urban Services Agency in Baltimore, MD and the AME Church Financial Office in Washington, DC. Ms. Brown is survived by her beloved grandson, Blair Brown; two sisters -...

Bel Air, Maryland

Nicholas Daniel Costanza, born December 3, 1986; age 31, of Bel Air, MD passed away on November 8, 2018 at his home. He was the son of Toni Dianne (Spicer) Brush, Mark Nicholas Costanza and Ruth Farmer Costanza. By trade Nick was a carpenter. He enjoyed weightlifting,...

Severna Park, Maryland

Mildred Ethel "Mickey" Dutrow, 91, of Arnold, passed away on November 11, 2018 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Family and friends may visit on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie...

Towson, Maryland

On November 10, 2018 Rose Marie Garland (nee Karko) devoted mother of Michael Garland and his wife Maria; loving grandmother of Amelia; devoted sister of Gloria Jean Karko, Carol Ann Smith and her husband Steve.Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home,...

Ellicott City, Maryland

On November 11, 2018, ANTHONY WAYNE GARREIS, beloved husband of Jeanne Garreis; devoted father of Kasey Rogers, Tim Garreis, Tom Garreis, and David Garreis; loving grandfather of Cam, Kyle, Abigail, and Noah. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Friday, 11am, at St....

Baltimore, Maryland

On November 11, 2018, Joan Sweeney Muth beloved wife of the late Joseph Leo Muth Sr.; dear mother of Jim (Chris), Fr. Joe, Pat (Susan), Mary Gay (Ken), Peggy (Don), Teresa (Richard), Kathleen, Regina (Armando) and Cecilia (Ron); dear godmother of Carole. She is also survived...

Forest Hill, Maryland

Keith R. Nelson, Sr., passed away on November 11, 2018, following a long illness. He has been cared for at home by Nancy and their 4 children; Dianne, Karen, Michael and Keith, Jr. Family and friends will honor Keith's life at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel and...

Bel Air, Maryland

On November 8, 2018, Robert "Bob" F. Purcell, beloved husband of Dorothy Purcell (nee Lowe); devoted father of Susan Lins and her husband Raymond, and Dianne Webb and her husband Douglas; cherished grandfather of Robert Smeltzer and his wife Lisa, Kevin Smeltzer, Robert Lins...

Parkville, Maryland

On November 11, 2018; Mary Elizabeth Shine, of Parkville; beloved wife of Richard Shine; devoted mother of Norman McDermott and wife Kathy, Michael McDermott and Richard Allen Shine; grandmother of Chris and Shawn. Mrs. Shine was assistant Scout Master of Troop #730...

Bel Air, Maryland

On November 11, 2018 Ruth Cleveland (nee Gregory) Bruce; beloved wife of the late George Bruce, Jr.; loving mother of Gregory Bruce (Cyndi), Karen Reed and the late George Bruce, III; dear sister of Gilbert Gregory; cherished grandmother of Nathan Reed (McKenzie), Jordan Reed...

Whaleyville, Maryland

Edward Samuel Dietsch, 96, passed away on November 10, 2018 in Whaleyville, MD. Born June 20, 1922 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Herman and Margaret Dietsch. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Genevieve (Lloyd) Dietsch to whom he was devoted,...

Baltimore, Maryland

On November 11,2018, George Francis Hofferbert of Baltimore,MD passed away peacefully at the age of 72. Son of the late Charles H. Hofferbert,Jr. and Mary E. (nee Lutz) Hofferbert. He is survived by his loving brother, Charles H. Hofferbert,III and sister-in-law Patricia...

Kingsville, Maryland

On November 11, 2018, F. Ridgely Hopkins, beloved husband of Evangeline Louise (nee Yaletchko) Hopkins; devoted father of Jane E. Hopkins & F. Ridgely Hopkins, Jr.; loving grandfather of Sarah J. & Matthew P. Kuenzel. Funeral services will be held at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral...

Baltimore, Maryland

Donald John Speir, Sr. September 19,1932 - October 27,2018 Don passed away Saturday , October 27,2018, after battling long illness. He will be missed forever by his family : wife Peggy of 57 years , daughter Gretchen, sons John and his wife Ginger, Bill and his wife...

Baltimore, Maryland

Walsh, Jr., John . died on November 9, 2018 peacefully at his daughter's home. Beloved by his children, Megan (Ron), Jennifer, John, Ravi (Janis) and Kevin. Devoted grandfather of Ben, Luke, Ryan, Gaelen, Zeffi, Claire and Olivia. Loving former wife Mary Claire Walsh, A...

Towson, Maryland

On November 10, 2018 Ronald W. Novak, Sr. beloved and unforgettable Dad and husband of 60 years to Patricia R. Novak. Devoted father of Ronald W. Novak, Jr & wife Robin, Cindy Novak and Susan Novak & friend Christopher. Cherished grandfather of Brittany Daniels & husband Rob,...

Baltimore, Maryland

REIDY, ADELE ETHEL, 95, formerly a resident of Towson, Maryland, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018. A funeral mass will be conducted at 1 pm on Saturday, December 8th, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 740 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

Baltimore, Maryland

Died peacefully November 5, 2018 at age 93. A lifelong Baltimorean, she spent her last 21 years at Broadmead, where she had been among the first staff when the community opened in 1979. She was predeceased by her husband Harry J. Casey, Jr. in 1975, and her brother David H....

Baltimore, Maryland

23 March 1971-22August 2018 Jennifer Dietrich Merry passed away at home in the arms of her husband after a long battle with cancer . Born into a military family, Jennifer traveled the United States and the world:Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Korea and various islands in the...

Baltimore, Maryland

On October 6, 2018, Lillian Margaret Gealy, preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert D. Gealy in 2004; devoted mother of Leah Wilhelmsen and her husband Dr. Hans, Robert Gealy, Jr. and his wife Linda, Glenn Gealy and his wife Nancy, and Greg Gealy and his wife Cyndi;...

Rosedale, Maryland

On November 7, 2018 Susan Lynn Gerke (nee: DeCarlo) beloved wife of Edgar H. Gerke Jr. Devoted mother of Ashley L. and Bradley M. Gerke; step mother of Robert N. and David A. Gerke. Dear sister of Eugene, Deborah and Michael DeCarlo; Anna Malczewski, Dawn Fisher Abbott and the...

Baltimore, Maryland

On November 10, 2018, Robert D. Johnson, Sr., 81, of Havre de Grace, MD has passed away. He was the beloved wife of Dolores Johnson; devoted father of Kelly Wilson & her husband Jeffrey, Kari Cordell & her husband Daniel and Robert D. Johnson, Jr. & his wife Laurie; cherished...

Dundalk, Maryland

On November 9, 2018 Elizabeth S. (Zygmund) beloved wife of the late James Knozek; Loving mother of the late Cecelia Nickoles and the late Elizabeth Aliberti. Dear mother-in-law of Rocco A. Aliberti and Mark Nickoles. Grandmother of Joseph and Amanda, great grandmother of Emily...

Berryville, Virginia

John Cornelius Moran, Lake Frederick, VA, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Moran was born September 26, 1944 in Washington, DC, son of the late John Joseph Moran and Mary Margaret Norris Moran. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked for the...

Timonium, Maryland

On Friday, November 9, 2018 Joseph M. Nichols, Jr. of Phoenix, age 70. Beloved husband of Madelyn "Maggie" Nichols; devoted father of Andrew Nichols and his wife Erin, Alexander Nichols and his wife Ann; dear brother of Robert G. Nichols, Peter W. Nichols, James T. Nichols,...

Baltimore, Maryland

On November 4, 2018, JEAN, age 95, at home in Glen Arm, from complications of Alzheimer's. Loving mother to Bry Pollack, of College Park, and Reece Pollack, of Gaithersburg, and wife to the late Stan Pollack; "Granma Jean" to Heather Manley, of Harrisonburg, VA; beloved friend...

Delta, Pennsylvania

ROBERT JOSEPH RILEY, SR., 89 years of Darlington, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Born on February 12, 1929 in Darlington, MD, he was a son of the late Joseph Patrick and Florence (Roussey) Riley. Robert was the beloved husband of Mildred (Knight)...

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois

Spath. On October 27, 2018, Mildred "Millie" D. Spath (nee Damm); beloved wife of the late Herbert W. Spath; devoted mother of Sherye Sedlak and her husband Stephen (of IL); loving grandmother of Dr. Samantha Sedlak (of FL); also survived by several cousins and numerous nieces...

Baltimore, Maryland

On October 26, 2018, Joseph Verdecchia, beloved husband of Suzanne Weiss Verdecchia; devoted father of Nikki Verdecchia Berry and her husband Walter and Drew Verdecchia and his wife Jennifer; loving grandfather of Blaze, Cruise, Harper, and Kirby Verdecchia; dear brother of...

Nottingham, Maryland

On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Lawrence Frank McFadden passed away. He was the beloved husband of Gloria McFadden; devoted father of Patricia McFadden, Lawrence T. McFadden and his wife Elaine, and Daniel McFadden and his wife Trish; dear brother of Elmer McFadden and his...

Bel Air, Maryland

Faye Nelson Blount, 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, died on November 5, 2018 at her daughter's home in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Faye was born on July 26, 1929 in Hahira, Georgia to V.M. Nelson and Tessie Carol Lehman. Faye was active in sports during her early years, and won a...

Bel Air, Maryland

On November 7, 2018 Lawrence "Larry" J. Donohue beloved husband of Margaret Donohue (nee Kress); devoted father of Mary Jane Pfeffer (Bob), Jim Donohue (Barbara), Paul Donohue, and Patrick Donohue (Paul Saxon); also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren....

Aberdeen, Maryland

Betty Lee Elliott died at her home in Aberdeen on Monday, November 5, 2018. She was 84. Born in Laurel, MD she was the daughter of the late John Arthur & Georgia (Fox) Easton and wife of the late Raymond R. Elliott, Jr. who died in 2001. Mrs. Elliott was a teacher's assistant...

Nottingham, Maryland

Roy Earl Moore, age 90, peacefully passed on the 7th of November. Roy was the beloved husband of the late Mary L. Moore (nee Henderson); devoted father of Thomas R. Moore and his wife Melanie, and Kathleen M. Lauer and her husband David; loving grandfather of Erin K. Kohlhaas...

Bel Air, Maryland

On November 3, 2018 William F. Neville beloved husband of Gail Neville (nee Sheppard); devoted father of Billy and Joan, Glen and Barbara, Louise and Mike, Michele and George, Vickey and Brian, Kellie and Marty, Anthony and Jean; dear brother of Dorothy; also survived by 15...

Nottingham, Maryland

On November 7, 2018 Marie M. Stoecker (nee Dellospedale) peacefully passed away. She was a 50 Year, Lifetime Member of the American Legion Parkville Auxillary #183. Marie was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Henry F. Stoecker and siblings Amelia, Paul, Josephine, Eda and...

Baltimore, Maryland

Henry "Hank" Williams Jr., 80, of Baltimore, died Oct. 21. Dr. Williams had a long career in oral surgery, including establishing his own practices on Liberty Heights Ave. and at Lutheran Hospital. A memorial service will be held