Obituaries

William John Dennis

William John Dennis

May 15, 2021

On Saturday, May 15, 2021, William John Dennis, Jr., loving husband and father of 3 children passed away at the age of 73. Better known as Bill, he was born to William and Elizabeth Dennis in Baltimore, MD. He served in the United States Navy as an Electricians Mate aboard the USS Turner Joy from 1965 to 1968. During...

Audrey Dodge Turner

Audrey Dodge Turner

May 12, 2021

On Wednesday evening, May 12, 2021, Audrey Dodge Turner went to be with the Lord. She was the beloved wife of the late Lloyd Paul Turner, mother of John R. and Paul D. Turner, grandmother of Marc, Dean, Scott, Trista, Jason, Jax and Gemma Turner, great grandmother of Ethan, Dylan, Alex, Josh and Peyton Turner. Dear sister of William...

Charles  Raymond  Taylor

Charles Raymond Taylor

May 10, 2021

Charles Raymond Taylor (Ray) passed away on May 10,2021 after a brief illness. Ray was the beloved son of the late Tom and Catherine Taylor. Ray is survived by his dear sister Joan Drodz as well as many loving nieces, nephews along with his dear friend and companion Heidi the cat. He was preceded in death by his four...

Anita W Happel (Nee Walkling)

Anita W Happel (Nee Walkling)

May 4, 2021

On May 4, 2021, Anita W. Happel (nee Walkling) died peacefully at Charlestown Retirement Community. Anita was the daughter of the late John Earl Walkling and late Pearl Elizabeth Walkling. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Happel, Jr. Anita was a well-known and respected Catonsville real estate broker. She was one of several women who...

Richard L. Keys, Sr.

Richard L. Keys, Sr.

May 4, 2021

On Tuesday May 4, 2021, Richard L. Keys, Sr. passed away. He is survived by his wife Karen Keys, son Richard Keys, Jr. and his wife Lydia Keys, step daughters Sherry McDonald, Kimberly Campbell and step son David Campbell and his wife Tracy Campbell. Grandfather of Justin, Sarah, Morgan, Conner, Madison, Alexandria, Jenna and Jax. Richard is preceded in...

Mary Elizabeth Anastasi

Mary Elizabeth Anastasi

May 2, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Ireland) Anastasi, (Tootie), 85, Cockeysville, MD passed away on May 2nd, 2021. She was the devoted wife of Anthony (Tony) J. Anastasi. Mary is survived by her husband Tony and her daughter Kimmy Anastasi of Parkville and her son Kenneth L. Anastasi of Street Maryland. Mary is also survived by her brother Lester (Sonny) Scrivnor and her...

Joseph (Joe) Patrick Wilson

Joseph (Joe) Patrick Wilson

Apr 30, 2021

Joseph Patrick Wilson (Joe) of Ellicott City, Maryland passed away in his home on April 30, 2021 where he was surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on March 24, 1936 in Queens, New York. Raised in Queens, Joe grew up playing basketball and baseball and took his talent to play both sports collegiately for his local team...

Edgar George Brockmeyer, Jr.

Edgar George Brockmeyer, Jr.

Apr 26, 2021

Edgar George Brockmeyer, Jr, of Perry Hall Maryland passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Born on April 27, 1947, Edgar was a lifelong Maryland resident. He attended St. Stephens School and graduated from Perry Hall High School. Edgar was drafted into the Vietnam War at the age of 18 and served our country...

Stacy Lynn Koza

Stacy Lynn Koza

Apr 24, 2021

On April 24, 2021 God called Home the most sweetest kindest lovable young lady, Stacy Lynn Koza. Born on January 25,1980 to her Momma, Cynthia Carmen Koza. Stacy is survived by her sister Kimberly Ann Wilburn, Brother-in-Law David Lee Wilburn, Mom-Mom Mary Elva Mohr, and Niece Sonya McLaughlin and Great Aunts, Uncles and many 2nd cousins. If you were...

Donald W. Nicholls

Donald W. Nicholls

Apr 24, 2021

On Saturday, April 24, 2021 Donald W. Nicholls, 86 passed away after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Roxanne Nicholls; his daughters Gloria Nicholls-Bell, Cheryl Atkusch and Mary Atkusch and numerous grand and great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. Donald was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA; he was an avid bowler, and soft ball...

Mary Clara Kafka

Mary Clara Kafka

Apr 23, 2021

On April 23rd, 2021 Mary Clara Kafka; Loving mother of David Charles Kafka and his wife Julie, Mary Beth Jones, Cathy A. Kafka, Steven Wayne Kafka and his wife Jen and the late Frank Jerome Kafka; Dear sister of Frances B. Martin and Anthony "Andy" Hofmann. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren with one little boy...

Patricia Cecilia League

Patricia Cecilia League

Apr 22, 2021

Patricia Cecilia League died peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 93 years of age. Known to her friends and family as “Patsy” she lived an amazing and fulfilling life. Mother to eight (8) children, eleven (11) grandchildren and eight (8) great grandchildren she spent each day of her life spreading her love, kisses and laughter to anyone who...

Robert  Stratton Fayer

Robert Stratton Fayer

Apr 18, 2021

Our dear son passed away on April 18, 2021. He was born in Prince Georges county Maryland on March 31, 1969 to Ronald and Mardell Fayer. Robert spent his childhood in West Laurel and in Clarksville, Maryland where he loved exploring the woods and streams near his home, an interest that continued into adulthood. He especially liked herpetology focused...

Michelle Irene Vermillion

Michelle Irene Vermillion

Apr 14, 2021

On Wednesday, April 14th, 2021, Michelle Irene Vermillion, loving wife and mother of four, was called home to her Heavenly Father at age 54 after a long battle with diabetes and its complications. Michelle was born on May 26, 1966 to Margaret Murray and Charles Surwilo Sr. She studied and was licensed in Cosmetology in 1989 , which was...

Jean Helen Mattheiss

Jean Helen Mattheiss

Apr 12, 2021

On Monday, April 12, 2021, Jean H. Mattheiss, 81, of Ellicott City, MD. passed peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jean was born and raised in Baltimore, MD, graduated from Eastern High School (‘57), received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Juniata College (‘61) and from Loyola College (‘70). Her career in elementary education began with brief...

Dennis Michaels

Dennis Michaels

Apr 12, 2021

Dennis Michaels (59) passed away on April 12, 2021 @ Future Care Courtland, Pikesville, MD after 10 months of medical complications. He is predeceased by his wife, Debby Loeser. Survived by sons Derrick & Brandon Michaels, brothers Thomas & Allen Puwalski, 5 nieces, a nephew and parents Heidrun & Stephen Puwalski. Dennis spent his teen years playing bass, trumpet,...

Gladys Woods

Gladys Woods

Apr 10, 2021

On Saturday April 10, 2021, GLADYS WOODS (NEE CLIFTON), beloved wife of the late Andre Woods, loving mother of Andree Caterisano, Pamela Shaffer, Samuel Woods, and Randy Woods. Also survived by her sister Marie Hedges, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1-4 P.M. at the MacNabb Funeral Home, 301 Frederick Road, Catonsville (at...

Susan Anderson

Susan Anderson

Apr 4, 2021

Susan Lynn Anderson, 50, of Odenton, Maryland passed away on April 4, 2021 after a long battle with depression. Susan was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 16, 1971. She graduated from Bayshore High School and continued on with her education to receive a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Florida. Susan worked in the...

Col William  John  Connolly (Ret)

Col William John Connolly (Ret)

Apr 4, 2021

COL William John Connolly (RET), 78, passed away peacefully in the Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD on April 4, 2021. Bill was a decorated veteran who served almost 28 years in the U.S. Army. Bill was born on October 5th, 1942 in Boston, MA to Daniel Blaney Connolly and Eileen Keefe Connolly. During High School, Bill decided he...

Eleanor M. Eichelman

Eleanor M. Eichelman

Apr 3, 2021

On April 3, 2021, Eleanor M. Eichelman of Catonsville, beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Eichelman; loving mother of Joseph P. Eichelman and Patricia Watson; dear grandmother of Sarah Tutko, Laura and Michael Watson; great- grandmother of Caroline Tutko; loving sister of Cynthia Reier and the late Elizabeth Glover, Francis Krastel and H. Joseph Krastel; daughter of the...