Obituaries

May 18, 2020

Gus J. Arnold, 81, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed from this life and into the arms of our Heavenly Father on May 18, 2020. He was the father of three daughters and one step son, Ruth A. Warthen, wife of Charles F. Warthen Jr., Lisa A. Milligan, wife of David W. Milligan, Michelle D. Decker, wife of Ray G. Decker...

May 15, 2020

Alice (Balish) Stenger went peacefully home to the Lord on May 15 after a short illness, four days short of her 94th birthday. She passed away at the home of her son Rodger Stenger of Bel Air, Maryland, where she had been residing since late 2018. Born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was the youngest of five daughters...

May 13, 2020

FRANKO, Michael Andrew, 84, died suddenly on May 13, 2020 at his home in Baltimore. Michael was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Havre de Grace, and graduated from Towson State Teachers College (now Towson University). He went on to have a 40-year career as a much beloved educator, first as a teacher at Calvert Hall and Baltimore City...

May 13, 2020

On May 13, 2020, Donna Donavin Miller of Catonsville, MD passed away peacefully of natural causes. She was born in Baltimore, MD on September 11, 1951. Donna is survived by her husband of 39 years, Bill Miller; her loving daughter Kelly Bartels (Joshua) of Catonsville. She was pre-deceased by her daughter, Nicole Dashiells. In addition to her immediate family...

May 12, 2020

On May 12, 2020, Martha Schiaffino passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 93 years old. Born on December 4, 1926 in Eagle Rock, California, Martha lived with her Uncle Fred and Aunt Martha, her namesake whom she called “Sis.” Martha’s mother died a few days after giving birth. Martha met Paul while he was a soldier in...

May 6, 2020

Louis John Collins born February 23,1947 went to his final resting place with God on May 6, 2020. Lou was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and lived life to the fullest. He served his country in the Navy where he traveled throughout Europe. He loved people and easily made friends with everyone he met. A true intellect, Lou...

May 6, 2020

John “Jack” “Jake” Charles Coleman, Sr., 86, husband of the late Mary Hilda Coleman nee Grothe, Baltimore, Maryland was called home by his loving wife on May 6, 2020 at home. Born December 18, 1933, he was the son of John Charles Coleman and Elsie Coleman Valenza, nee Wehn of Baltimore. Jack attended the school of hard knocks followed...

Apr 27, 2020

Apr 24, 2020

Pat Foster lived a devoted life to her family and friends. She died peacefully on April 24th in her home. She was 78 years old. Pat was born in Oella Maryland to Charles and Alice Paddy. She was the youngest of five children. She was a Daughter, Sister, Niece, Aunt, Wife, Mother, Grandmother , Seamstress, Cook, Teacher, Caregiver, Card...

Apr 24, 2020

Dr. Praful Patel, devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle died peacefully on April 24, 2020. Survived by loving wife Trupti, children Aashish and Komal, sisters Bena (Girish) and Jaya (Suresh), and brother Naren (Hansa). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greater Baltimore Hindu-Jain Temple in his name.

Apr 23, 2020

James (Jim) M. Underwood (Ret. U.S. Army Sergeant First Class), 90, of Severna Park, MD passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2020. He was born November 27, 1929 in Memphis, TN. Jim served in Japan and Germany and retired from Ft. Bliss, TX in 1967, then retired from RCA and WMATA in 1995. He served as VP...

Apr 23, 2020

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Apr 21, 2020

Susan Pollock Norton lived a life devoted to her family and to her Catholic faith. She died peacefully on April 21 at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Washington, D.C., surrounded by the sisters whose loving care supported her in her last years. She was 77 years of age. Susan was born in Syracuse, New York on August...

Apr 18, 2020

The Reverend Dr. Robert E. Mitzel, a retired United Methodist minister in the Baltimore Washington Conference, passed away on 18 April 2020. Bob was born on 25 July 1922 on Keswick Road in Baltimore, the 5th of 6 children. He met Doris Justice on this same street. She later became his wife for 60 years. Bob and Doris attended...

Apr 17, 2020

Sadie Jane Sweat, was born on June 1, 1919 to Janie Sweat and Henry Weatherspoon of Summerton, South Carolina. She transitioned to Glory on April 17, 2020. She was educated in Wilmington North Carolina, public school system. Sadie attended Peabody High school located 10th and Church streets, which was dedicated for Wilmington's African American students, including African American students...

Apr 5, 2020

Eudora Amanda Gray was born on June 25th, 1953 to Barbara and Roland Gray at Gallinger Municipal Hospital (D.C. General) in Washington, DC. She was the oldest of four siblings, Celestine, Clarence and Michael. Eudora graduated from Ballou High School in 1971 and went on to become a Telephone Operator for Bell Atlantic for several years. Eudora later went...

Apr 5, 2020

Brixton Henfield passed away on April 5, 2020 at Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland after a three year battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma. Her mother, aunt, and nurses and doctors were at her side. Brixton loved everything about life, living it to its fullest in spite of many hospital stays and doctors’ appointments. She showed great strength throughout her...

Apr 4, 2020

Cecilia Squiggins, 92, longtime resident of Catonsville, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2020. She was born on Maple Avenue in Catonsville on December 11, 1927 to Harry and Cecilia Layfield. She lived in Ilchester for many years before moving back to her childhood home on Rosewood Avenue in Catonsville. A well known pianist, organist and piano teacher in...

Apr 4, 2020

Judy Carole (Brown) Soustek passed away April 5, after celebrating her birthday. Judy was full of passion, dreams and laughter, bringing love to all who met her. She enjoyed life, cards, and musical theater. Born in New York, she survived polio as a child and went on to have success in a number of paraprofessional jobs. She is survived...

Mar 24, 2020

With loved ones by his side, Christian Thomas Zakielarz, 59, passed away at his home in Fork, MD, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Christian (Chris) was born on March 27, 1960, in Chester, PA, the son of the late Thomas Zakielarz and Catherine Perme. He graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1977. He met the love of his...