Obituaries

Mar 31, 2021

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Ernest Percy Fortson, Jr. loving husband and father of two, passed away at age 73. Ernest had a passion for all things numbers-related, sci-fi, and sports. He enjoyed bowling and belonged to several leagues over the years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and took great pride in being a Morgan...

Mar 26, 2021

Casandra Marie Gracia, 33, of Severn MD., went to meet the Lord. She passed quietly from complications of her addiction.. She is survived by her parents, Kornelia Gracia and Jeffrey Jones, Nicholas Gracia Sr and Linda Davis, her brothers Nicholas Gracia Jr, Terence Gracia, Sr. Her children, Kendall, Jacob. Her nieces and nephew, Kyla Gracia, TJ Gracia, Kelsey Gracia....

Mar 26, 2021

Dina Marie Garner, 64, of Ellicott City, MD., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021. She was a devoted wife, mother of six children and grandmother of nine. Above all else, Dina dedicated her life to loving and supporting as only a mother can. Her children and grandchildren were, as she would often say, her pride and joy,...

Mar 25, 2021

Yvonne "Bonnie" Antoinette Padgett, 58, passed suddenly at Sinai Hospital on March 25, 2021. Bonnie was a free-spirit who enjoyed life. She made the best of anything that came her way. Bonnie enjoyed people. Her laugh and smile were infectious. Everything about her will be missed and cherished. She is survived by her mother, Jean R. Cascio, father Leroy...

Mar 25, 2021

It was with heavy hearts, that we had to say goodbye to an amazing mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. Diane Springer went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2021. Diane was born to John and Dorothy Kobus. She is survived by her daughter Ashlee Fida, her son Mark “Brandon” Fida and his wife Jessica, and...

Mar 21, 2021

Christopher Joseph Dunphy, Jr., age 34, from Violetville, MD was freed from the chains of addiction by his Lord on March 21st, 2021. Christopher aka Chris, beloved son of Karen May Stehlar & Christopher Joseph Dunphy, Sr. (deceased) was born on June 21st, 1986 in Violetville, MD. He is the grandson of Helen K. & Albert John May, Sr....

Mar 20, 2021

Joseph Paul Cromer, Jr. of Baltimore, MD passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on March 20th, 2021 at Watts Assisted Living Facility. Joseph was born in Burr Hill, Virginia on March 7th, 1925, one of six children to the late Joseph Paul Cromer and Myrtle May Mayhanes. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph Paul and Myrtle May...

Mar 19, 2021

Blaine R. Irvin of Arbutus, MD passed away peacefully on March 19th, 2021 at UMMC. Blaine was born in Oella, MD on July 7th 1932, one of eleven children to the late Charles H. Irvin Sr. And Gertrude Irvin. He is predeceased by his parents, Charles & Gertrude Irvin, brothers Maurice, Charles, Lou, Denny, Kurt and his sisters, Harriett,...

Mar 18, 2021

Martina Ross Yakel passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother Ruby Yakel and her father Louis Yakel. She is survived by her sister Alice Richardson, her nephew Jeffery Banbury and his wife Kimberly, her niece Karen Roberts, her beloved great-nephews John and Joseph Banbury...

Mar 14, 2021

Daniel L. Downey, Jr., of Catonsville, MD passed away peacefully on March14th. Dan was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 19, 1930, the oldest of six children to the late Daniel L. Downey, Sr. and Mary Amanda Skelly Downey. He was predeceased by his wife of 61years, Mary Frances Kohlhepp Downey; his grandson, Thomas Daniel Scalfaro; and a brother,...

Mar 12, 2021

Eric Thomas DeBlase, 47 of Stevensville, MD, walked into the arms of Jesus Christ our Lord and savior to be with our heavenly father for eternity. Eric, beloved son of Thomas and Shirley DeBlase was born on November 9th 1973 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Glenelg High School in 1991 with vocational training as an electrician. He progressed...

Mar 7, 2021

Joseph Deimling, beloved father of Justin Deimling and Laura Deimling, devoted brother of Carl (Sherry), Bill (Maryann), Theresa (Ken), Bonnie (Jim), Sandy (Rob), Kim (Ken), and the late Carol Jean and Dianne Mountain, son of the late Carl J. and Mary J. Deimling (nee Coy), also survived by many nieces and nephews. Died March 7, 2021 at age 63...

Mar 4, 2021

Diane Fanning Byrne, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on March 4th, 2021. Born October 26th, 1967 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to Barbara Ann (Baitinger) and Francis Joseph Fanning. She was a graduate of Harriton High School and a long time resident of Bryn Mawr until purchasing the beach home in Crystal Beach she always wanted and moving there to...

Mar 3, 2021

Jeanette Marie Beaumont (nee Greer) 61, of Columbia, MD., passed away in her home surrounded by family on March 3, 2021 after a long and valiant battle with chronic illness. Born on March 18, 1959 in Baltimore, MD., the youngest daughter of Charles and Violet (nee Deavers) Greer; loving wife to Matthew Beaumont; proud mother to Scott (Stephanie), Kimberly...

Feb 16, 2021

Richard Allen Sewell, 61, of Baltimore, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland where he lived for most of his life. After graduating from Bel Air High school in 1977, he studied culinary arts and kitchen management. He met his future wife and the love of...

Feb 2, 2021

William H. Webb, Jr., former Chief of the Federal Probation Office, U.S. District Court, Washington, DC, died February 2, 2021 of complications from Parkinson’s Disease according to his wife, Marion Munson Webb. Bill was born in Washington, DC on October 18, 2030, grew up in Bethesda, MD and graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1949. Bill joined the...

Jan 30, 2021

Jan 30, 2021

Peter Wight, a retired investment banker, died January 30, 2021, at Tall Oak, his beloved Baltimore County home. He was 85. Born May 27, 1935, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Helen Abell Conley and Daniel Ewing Wight, and husband to the late Jacqueline “Jacq” McClung Wight, his wife of 59 years. Mr. Wight grew up...

Jan 21, 2021

Bonnie J. Strunge (nee Peedin) of Ellicott City, MD, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born in Willow Springs, NC as the youngest daughter of Callie and Edward Peedin; devoted sister to Geraldine (Nick) and Thomas (Michelle); loving and faithful wife of 60 years to George; proud mother of Dana (Ron)...

Jan 21, 2021

Edward Vernon Clark, 87, peacefully passed away at his home in Catonsville, Maryland on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Vernon was born March 31, 1933 in Oella, Maryland to the late E. Vernon Clark, Sr. and the late Mildred E. (Sauter) Clark. He attended West Chester Elementary in Oella, MD, graduated from Catonsville High School, Catonsville, Maryland in 1951, and...