Oct 8, 2022

“Is ‘Larry’ short for Lawrence?” was a common question throughout his life. The answer?

Following his birth, his mom was given a copy of the newspaper, where she read an article about

World War II hero, Larry Allen. And, as he would say, “There y’have it.”

Born to Pearl Margarite (McKenzie) and Hobert...

Oct 7, 2022

On Friday, October 7, 2022, Ian Joseph Christopolus age 42 of Lansdowne Maryland passed away after a courageous battle with sarcoma. Devoted father of Angel Christopolus; beloved son of Denise and the late Russell Christopolus. Cherished brother of Kari Dawson (born Nikolaos Christopolus) and Christina (Nick) Mielke. Survived by half sister Kristin (Frank) Matthews and their daughter Harper. Dear...

Oct 4, 2022

On October 4, 2022, Charles O. McElhose, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep due to complications of ALS. beloved husband of Theresa McElhose; devoted father of Charles, Jr (wife Sharon) and Craig (wife Amy); loving grandfather of Charles, III, Sean, William, Colin, Sean O., and Caitlyn; cherished great-grandfather of Quinn, Emerson and Thea; loving brother of James McEllis...

Sep 28, 2022

Chi Yeung Chiu was a wonderful father, husband, brother, and friend to many. He left this world

on September 29 th , 2022 at age 68 in his hometown of Ellicott City, Maryland. His battle with

cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the

circumstances,...

Sep 20, 2022

Ann Elizabeth Ratcliffe, 78, died suddenly at Winter Growth Assisted Living in Columbia, MD, on September 20, 2022.

Ann was born on Christmas night in 1943 in Beckley, WV, the daughter of Edwin and Lanier File Ratcliffe. After graduating from Beckley public schools, she attended Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, VA, where she earned her...

Sep 19, 2022

Margaret Mary (Peggy/Margy) Sprankle, née Sanders, passed away on 19 September 2022,

joining her dear husband and other loved ones. She was so loved by family and friends as well

as by all those whose lives she touched.

Mom was born in Waynesboro, PA, on 21 February 1929, the second of 12 children...

Sep 9, 2022

After a brief illness, Casimir Martin Zacharski, Jr., age 100, passed away on September 9, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Juta Vaska Zacharski, his nephews Paul and David, niece Maryann Zacharski, and sister-in-law Rosemary Zacharski.

A life-long resident of Baltimore, Casimir grew up in the local Polish-American community, his pride and appreciation...

Sep 9, 2022

Beloved sister of Donna Petrilla, niece of Joan Kongsted and other family. Daughter of the late George and Helen Whittle. Gena loved family, coffee, Coke soft drinks, cigarettes, cats, her longtime friends at Keypoint, especially Tracey.

Services private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gena to BARCS (Baltimore Animal...

Sep 8, 2022

Mary Jane Kauffman passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the age of 95. She is survived by her devoted children, Scott Kauffman, and Denise Kerr (late Wendell Kerr), loving granddaughter Katelyn Kerr, siblings Betty Lee Gress (late James), Sonny Taylor (Carolyn), brother-in-law Ken (late Jean Brady) as well as many loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased...

Sep 7, 2022

On September 7, 2022, Charles Edwin Parry, age 87, the youngest of 7 children. Lovingly known as Big C, Uncle Buck and Papa was born in Washington, DC. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Phyllis Parry, devoted father of Michael Joseph Parry and wife Teresa Parry, Barbara Elizabeth Bates and husband Kenneth Bates and John Charles...

Aug 25, 2022

Mark Sunderland Stafford passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, in his home at the age of 77 after a brief illness with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy (Block) Stafford, his devoted daughters, Jessica Stafford (her husband, Stephen Taglieri) and Kathleen Stafford. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth S. Cone and his brother-in-law,...

Aug 20, 2022

Gerald Robert McNeiland (aka Jerry, Jer-Bear, Jerry-Mac, and FIL) of Reisterstown, Maryland completed his journey Home on August 20, 2022, surrounded by his family. Jerry began his Journey on July 13, 1939, in Alamosa, CO. A few years later, his family moved to Aztec, NM, where he spent his childhood before college took him to Morgantown, WV. Life then...

Aug 18, 2022

PHYLLIS JEAN ROBERTSON, 73, of Stevensville, Md., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends, at Compass Regional Hospice in Centreville. Born November 27, 1948, in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Curry Jr. and Geneva Curry, nee Parks; beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Robertson, his wife of 53 years; loving...

Aug 9, 2022

Our dear Margaret Rose (Marnie) Kelley passed away, peacefully, in her sleep the morning of August 9, 2022. She was 67. Born December 18, 1954 to Mary Jane and James William Kelley, she was the second of seven children. She will be deeply missed.

Marnie’s family meant the world to her. She never forgot a...

Aug 8, 2022

Louis Jackson Lippman III passed away at his home on August 8th 2022. He was 81 years old at the time of his passing. Lou was born on December 31st 1940 in Brooklyn, New York to Jay and Charlotte Lippman (both deceased). Lou was a prolific track athlete at Wingate High School and served in the United States Marine...

Aug 8, 2022

Our beloved mother, Virginia Lee Marker, passed on August 8, 2022 at the age of 94. She will be laid to rest in a private gathering at the Rest Haven Cemetery in her hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland. Virginia will rest alongside her husband, Charles (Bud) Franklin Marker, and her parents, Ruth Irene House Hook, and Richard Forrest Hook. Her...

Jul 29, 2022

Sharon Marie (Sherry) Turner passed away July 29th 2022 at the age of 74 She is survived by her two loving children son Ron Turner and daughter Amy Mechetti, two beloved Sisters Virginia Embry and Gerri Sister, one Granddaughter Megan Mechetti and one Great Granddaughter Janae Williams, Greatly loved Aunt and Uncle Patricia and Albert Bowers, Nieces, Nephews, cousins,...

Jul 23, 2022

Mr. Joseph Kropfeld was born Sept. 2, 1935, in northern New Jersey to parents Joseph and Bridget Kropfeld. Joseph was raised in Michigan and New York City. Joseph spent his adult life as a Baltimore City resident for over 60 years. Joseph “JJ” departed us on July 23rd. Prior, Joseph studied engineering at the University of Michigan and later...

Jul 22, 2022

Sarah Elizabeth Emrick Wilson, born August 30, 1939, was 82 years young when passed away on July 22, 2022, in Maryland where she lived with her loving daughter, Tasha Hill-Smith and her adoring son-in-law, Mark Vernon Smith and their five fur babies: Thunder, Gabbee, Anchor, Jewel, and Luna! Sarah loved to go shopping, since she knew her son-in-law, Mark...

Jul 19, 2022

Kathleen Delia Hansen (nee Wynne) died on July 19, 2022, at the age of 85. She was devoted to those she loved, generous always, appreciative without fail, playful and mischievous, and liberal with kindness. She had a great sense of humor and the laugh to back it up. Kathleen was a voracious reader who loved giving away her latest...