Obituaries

Denise "Dee"  René Adams

Denise "Dee" René Adams

Jan 15, 2021

Denise René Adams, known to all who adored her as Dee or Dee Dee, who was a loving and compassionate caregiver for over 40 children, died on January 15th, 2021 at her home in Dundalk, Maryland. Her family announced the death. Dee was born Denise Renee Piper in 1956 in Baltimore MD, to parents Daniel Austin Piper and Clara...

James "Jim"  Cooney Meyer

James "Jim" Cooney Meyer

Jan 14, 2021

James “Jim” Cooney Meyer, 85, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away January 14, 2021, after an extended illness. Mr. Meyer was born in Baltimore, MD to William E. Meyer and Johanna “Josie” (Cooney) Meyer. He was one of five children. Mr. Meyer married Margaret “Peggy” A. Meyer nee Malone. Mr. Meyer attended Calvert Hall High School, Class of 1953,...

Kathy Balderson

Kathy Balderson

Jan 9, 2021

Kathy Balderson passed away on January 9, 2021 in Baltimore, MD at the age of 77. Born June 1, 1943 in Burton, West Virginia to the late Fred and Kathleen (Delaney) Gaines. Kathy was the loving wife of the late James Edward Balderson, devoted mother to Nicole Miller (Troy) and Laura Courtney (Chad). She was cherished Mom Mom to...

Sharon  Diane Shaw

Sharon Diane Shaw

Jan 8, 2021

In the early morning of January 8, 2021, a precious gem, Sharon Diane Shaw, left this earth and is now with our heavenly Father. She will be missed by all. Most of us know her as Diane and loved her keen mind, quick wit and pleasant interpretations of life’s challenges. She was wise, jovial, clever and a “Gem” of...

Michael Getz, Sr.

Michael Getz, Sr.

Jan 2, 2021

Michael Reed Getz Sr. October 15, 1947-January 2, 2021 Michael Getz Sr., known as Mike, of Ellicott City, MD. passed away at home on January 2, 2021 at the age of 73. After graduating from Mount Saint Joseph in Baltimore, he served in the Vietnam War. While serving he earned a Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and a...

Carl  Duane Sheeder

Carl Duane Sheeder

Dec 29, 2020

On December 29, 2020, Carl "Duane" Sheeder very loving husband of Dorothy Patricia Sheeder; world's greatest dad to Lauren Patricia, Melissa Ellen, and Shaun Duane Sheeder; adoring grandfather of Luke Aaron, Ren Elizabeth, Ein Ace Carpenter and Joshua Duane Brown; dear brother of Diane Berg, Darla Phillis, Dottie Glorioso and James Sheeder; preceded in death by his loving parents...

Francis  Amadeo  Pontello

Francis Amadeo Pontello

Dec 27, 2020

Frank Pontello passed over to a brighter kingdom on December 27, 2020, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, after losing his fight against COVID-19. Frank was born June 17, 1944 in Washington, DC. He was devoted to his parents, Amadeo and Mae Rita Pontello, throughout their lives. He attended Leonard Hall Naval Academy, Leonardtown, MD, during his elementary and middle...

Arthur Robert Gren, Iii

Arthur Robert Gren, Iii

Dec 25, 2020

Arthur Robert Gren III, Senior Olympic biker, died in hospice at Keswick Multicare Centre on December 25th of complications from frontal temporal degeneration. He was 89 years old. He is remembered by his friend, Roxie Powell, as "a man of gentle nature and jolliness. He had a quiet, subtle wit. If you weren't watching for it, you might miss...

Paul Gardner Heese

Paul Gardner Heese

Dec 21, 2020

Dr. Paul Gardner Heese, DDS, went to be with the Lord on December 21st, 2020. He was 62 years old and passed peacefully, surrounded by his two daughters and other family members. Born and raised in Baltimore MD, he lived in Hampton Beach NH the last 3 and a half years but returned to Baltimore recently. He is survived...

Shirley Fay Allen

Shirley Fay Allen

Dec 21, 2020

On December 21, 2020, Shirley Fay Allen (nee Delcher), dear daughter of the late Randolph William and Harriett Elizabeth Delcher; beloved mother of John Tefke, Teresa Herbert and her husband Tim; loving grandmother of Tina Herbert Kropp and her husbandMatt, Erin Herbert Jackson and her husband Patrick; cherished GG to Evan, Caroline, Owen, Elizabeth and Elena; beloved sister of...

Herbert  L. Blankenship

Herbert L. Blankenship

Dec 13, 2020

Herbert L. Blankenship (Herbie), age 63, of Glen Burnie, died suddenly on Sunday December 13, 2020. Cherished father of Michael (Katrina) Blankenship; loving grandfather of Jayson and Noah; devoted son of Yvonne Wolfe and the late Clark Blankenship; dear brother of Linda (Butch) Layden, Frank Blankenship and the late Hank Blankenship. Herb was a mechanic at Hubers for many...

Carolyn Helena Stennett

Carolyn Helena Stennett

Dec 12, 2020

On Saturday, December 12, 2020, Carolyn (“Mama C”) H. Stennett passed away peacefully surrounded by her immediate loving family. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 12, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Lester and Rose Stennett. Carolyn received her early education in the Baltimore City Public Schools and received her High School Diploma from Eastern...

William J Bennett

William J Bennett

Dec 6, 2020

William Joseph Bennett of Morrell Park passed away in his home on December 6, 2020. Born August 31, 1935 and raised in Mt Winans. He is the only son of the late Elizabeth Burkhammer and husband to late Ethel Bennett. William is survived by his son William George Bennett, daughter Patricia Ann Semonco and grandchildren- Amber Nicole Bennett ,...

Shirley Shiflett Mendez

Shirley Shiflett Mendez

Dec 5, 2020

In the evening of December 5th, Shirley Mendez, at the age of 70, peacefully passed in her sleep. Survived by her loving husband Frank Mendez, son Francisco Mendez (Caitlin Johns), daughter Diana M. Mendez and her 5 grandchildren; Eric, Cheyenne, Logan, Raphael and Jannah; Brothers Leo and Linda Shiflett, Joseph Bayne.Sisters Leona Moxley, Lorraine Ferres, Patsy and Duane Sheeder,...

Sridhar Kunadi

Sridhar Kunadi

Dec 5, 2020

Sridhar Kunadi, born in September 1973, passed away as a hero being an organ donor on December 2nd, 2020 at the young age of 47. First and foremost, he was a loving husband and a dedicated father. He was also a dutiful son and was fond of his two siblings. Sridhar had a caring personality, making everlasting relationships everywhere...

Nancy Lou Saarlas

Nancy Lou Saarlas

Dec 4, 2020

Nancy Lou Saarlas, 86, of Ellicott City, Maryland died on December 4, 2020. She is survived by Mike, her loving husband of 64 years, devoted children Christina Saarlas Siedlecki and Scott Saarlas (wife Kris), and loving grandchildren Anna, Lauren, Caroline, Clarisse and Erik, and brother Lowell Gratigny.. Born April 28, 1934 in Chicago, she graduated from Maine Township High...

Albert Frank Heck

Albert Frank Heck

Dec 3, 2020

Albert F. Heck M.D., 88, passed away peacefully December 3, 2020 in Catonsville, MD. The son of Albert Franklin Heck and Dorothy Mary Jirsa Heck, he was educated in Baltimore public schools. In 1946 he was awarded a Foundation scholarship at McDonogh School, graduating in 1950. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Johns Hopkins University in...

Koral Nichols Murdoch

Koral Nichols Murdoch

Nov 26, 2020

On Thursday, November 26, 2020, Koral Nichols Murdoch, loving wife, mother of two children, grandmother of eight grandchildren, and great-grandmother of three great-grandchildren passed away at the age of 82. Koral was born on March 21, 1938, in the family homestead (circa 1796) in Galilee NY, just outside of Ogdensburg, NY, to Willard and Susan (Dewey) Nichols, and was...

Joyce Mason

Joyce Mason

Nov 26, 2020

On November 26, 2020, Joyce Mason beloved wife of the late Bill Mason; devoted mother of Jeanne, Joan (her late husband Barry), Jeff and wife Brenda, Jack and wife Sharon and the late Larry; cherished grandmother of Eddie and wife Jen, Roxy and Cole; loving great-grandmother of Elodie and Dashiell. The family will receive friends at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez...

Josephine Theresa Iampieri

Josephine Theresa Iampieri

Nov 9, 2020

Josephine Theresa Iampieri, age 90, passed in her home at Encore Turf Valley on November 9, 2020 with her daughters by her side. Born April 13, 1930, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of James and Amelia (Gargiulo) Serio. Josie attended St. Bernadine’s and graduated from Seton High School. She had a love for music, dancing, fashion, jewelry,...