obituaries

Aug 4, 2026

Diane Louise Piechowiak, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, faithful Catholic, and cherished friend, entered eternal rest on August 4, 2026, at the age of 83. Born to the late Wilbur S. Stem and Bertha Louise Stem (née Slimmer), Diane attended the Shrine of the Sacred Heart School in Mount Washington and graduated from Mount Saint Agnes High...

Jul 28, 2026

Barbara Lee Beard, a longtime resident of Berlin, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, just one week after celebrating her 90th birthday.  She is survived by her loving son, Stephen Beard, also of Berlin.

Born on July 21, 1936, in Carroll County, Maryland, Barbara was the daughter of the late Margaret J. Horner and Benjamin...

May 25, 2026

Gloria J. "Jeanie" Smith, a lifelong resident of Baltimore City, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on August 22, 1952, Jeanie was known for her warm heart, beautiful singing voice, and deep love for her family and friends.

Jeanie spent her entire life in Baltimore City, a place she loved...

May 21, 2026

Gail Diane Anderson, born on July 30, 1950, in Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and devotion to family that will forever be cherished by those who knew her.

Gail was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Lee Curtis Anderson Jr.; her mother, Betty Handley Morris;...

May 9, 2026

William "Bill" Eugene Knight, age 84, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at the Gilchrist Hospice Care following a long illness. Born on August 28, 1941, in Baltimore, Bill was the beloved son of the late Dennis J. Knight and Violet Fincham.

Bill was a proud graduate of Southern High School and a longtime...

May 7, 2026

Karola Brigitte Ferte passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 7, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Germany, Karola carried the strength, resilience, and spirit of her homeland with her when she immigrated to the United States at just 21 years old. What she built afterward was not simply a life, but a world....

Apr 27, 2026

Gary C. Russell, age 71, passed away on April 27, 2026, in Severn, Maryland. Born on April 19, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, Gary spent much of his life in the city he called home before later moving to Severn. He dedicated over 20 years of his career to Mohawk Industries, where he was known for his strong work ethic...

Apr 25, 2026

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Robert Dempsey, who died on April 25, 2026, at the age of 40 while serving others in the line of duty. Robert was working as an Emergency Response Technician on the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration when he tragically lost his...

Apr 23, 2026

Arthur G. Maben, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 82.

Born on August 31, 1943, Arthur lived a life defined by hard work, deep faith, and a love for his family. He shared 65 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Carol...

Apr 22, 2026

Ronald E. Meyers, age 89, of the Seton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore City, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born on July 12, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edna M. Meyers (Ferguson) and Roland Meyers. Ron was a proud graduate of Calvert...

Apr 16, 2026

Patricia Emanuel Westfall, 79, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026.

Born on May 20, 1946, in North Carolina, Patricia later made her home in Baltimore, Maryland, where she spent many cherished years building both her life and legacy. A hardworking and determined woman, she proudly owned and operated a trucking business for many years, finding joy...

Mar 24, 2026

Timothy E. Gosnell, aged 67, passed away on March 24, 2026. Born on July 18, 1958, Timothy lived a life defined by devotion to family, a love of the ocean, and a deep compassion for others.

Timothy worked for many years with the Social Security Administration, from which he eventually retired. He approached his career with dedication...

Mar 16, 2026

Stephanie Sovich Robbins, a woman whose life was defined by resilience, determination, and devotion to her family, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength and love that will endure for generations.

Born on January 20, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, Stephanie moved with her family to the Fells Point area of Baltimore,...

Mar 9, 2026

Barbara P. Smith, née Lee, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away early Monday, March 9th, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on August 21, 1947, in Crisfield, Maryland, Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Known affectionately as Granny Smith, she was fun, loving, and high-spirited, always on the go and eager to enjoy life's moments...

Mar 5, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" L. Santmyer, 74, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2026. Born on July 24, 1951, Sandy lived a life filled with faith, love for family, and simple joys that brought happiness to those around her.

Sandy was the daughter of the late Elmer Bassler and Ruth Mitchel. She was also preceded in death by her...

Jan 23, 2026

Barbara Marie Kelly, age 91, passed peacefully on January 23, 2026, at her home on the campus of the Charlestown Community in Catonsville, Maryland, surrounded by family. Born on November 7, 1934, in Binghamton, New York, Barbara was the daughter of Anne Catherine and William Ross Alling. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward J. Kelly...

Jan 13, 2026

With deep compassion and profound respect, we announce the passing of Denise Lee Eber Barnes, 57 , of West Friendship, MD who departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 at Gilchrist Residence in Columbia, MD.

Born in Catonsville, MD in 1968 during a time of the Beatles "Hello Goodbye" and Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools"...

Dec 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Loni Maria DeAngelis, a beloved sister, daughter, and passionate advocate for animals. Loni was born on January 21, 1980, and left us far too soon on December 27, 2025.

Loni was a devoted lover and rescuer of animals, dedicating her life to their well-being and welfare....

Dec 2, 2025

Edward "Ed" Piechowiak, a man of unwavering faith, uncommon dedication, and boundless love for his family and community, entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2025. He was 85 years old.

Born on October 7, 1940, in Baltimore, Ed grew up with strong values rooted in faith, service, and education. He attended St. Michael's in Baltimore City...

Nov 27, 2025

Joseph Harold Castle, aged 80, passed away on November 27, 2025, with his loving wife of 30 years, Barbara Castle, by his side. Born on January 4, 1945, in Torrington, Connecticut, Joe later made his home in Baltimore, where he worked for Electro Circuits until his retirement in 2014.

An avid collector, Joe was known for his...