Obituaries

Jan 3, 2024

Virginia L. Erbe, 89, of Hanover, MD, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, to Horace and Hattie Mudd. Virginia was one of ten daughters, and she was preceded in death by her sisters Evelyn Grim, Marie Arnold, Louise Curry, Helen Richards, Dorothy Mudd, Shirley...

Dec 31, 2023

Horace Melville “Melvin” Hodgson Aubert of Catonsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31st, 2023, at the age of ninety-one. He is survived by his wife, Ana Gladys Hodgson Orozco; his children, Julio Armando and Norda Alicia; son-in-law, Jeffrey Clopein; grandchildren, Melvin, Juliana, and Christopher; great-grandchildren, Alanis, Mia, and Jordan; siblings, Eileen Wilson and Ernesto Hodgson.

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Dec 23, 2023

Barbara Redmond Nieberding, 81, of Ellicott City passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 23, 2023 after a long battle with myelodysplasia. She had been married to the late Michael William Nieberding for 30 years.

Barbs was born on August 19, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, the first child of the late Joyce...

Dec 22, 2023

On December 22, 2023, Phyllis Barnes Lloyd of Catonsville passed peacefully at Angel’s Touch Care Assisted Living in West Friendship, Maryland. At 95, Phyllis was the oldest resident at Angel’s Touch. She was born on September 5, 1928, in Lisbon, Maryland. She is survived by her sister-in-law Jeanne Keller and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

Dec 22, 2023

Robert Edwin Clarke III more lovingly known as “Bobby”, born in Baltimore, MD, passed away at age 64 on December 22nd, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Clarke, his father Robert Clarke, Jr., his grandmothers, Evelyn Hynes-Volkman and Elizabeth Clarke, his grandfather, Robert Clarke,...

Dec 17, 2023

Rhonald Moralde, 53, of Towson, Maryland, peacefully passed away at his home on December 17th, 2023.

Rhonald was born on May 13, 1970, to Maria Victoria Josue and Samuel Moralde in Pasay City Metro Manila and was raised in Metro Manila, Philippines. He later immigrated to the United States in 2003 and lived in Maryland for most...

Dec 12, 2023

Caldwell, Rose E.

On December 12, 2023, Rose E. Caldwell of Catonsville, MD passed away peacefully at her residence in Brightview Rolling Hills, after several months of deteriorating health. She was 96. She is survived by her youngest sister Dorothy Heacox of Derry, Pa and Rose’s son Tim, his wife Nancy and 5 grandchildren. Her...

Dec 9, 2023

Keith A. Searls died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring MD following complications of Parkinson’s disease. Born in 1946, the son of the late George B. Searls and Muriel L. (Barr) Searls, he was a lifelong Washington area resident. He attended Washington DC schools and was a graduate of George Washington University’s Elliot School of...

Dec 5, 2023

Dot’ Dorothy Fox Patterson was born May 15, 1931 in Atlanta, GA where her father was employed by Black & Decker as regional sales manager. She passed away December 5, 2023 at 92 years of age; just twelve days after suffering a stroke.

Dot is survived by her loving son Stanley Grabill and his wife...

Dec 3, 2023

John Burton Messing Jr., 57, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away on Sunday December 3rd, 2023.

John was born on January 23rd, 1966 to John and Nellie Messing in Wilmington, Delaware.

He found a passion early on in life for working with machinery, and went on to have a career in the...

Nov 29, 2023

Cynthia Ann Walker was born on September 26, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts to Mary

(Slade) and Cedric Walker. Her father died when she was quite young and she was raised by her

mother in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She graduated from Dana High School in 1962 and was

awarded a National Merit Scholarship for her...

Nov 27, 2023

Dr. George Wescott Fisher

May 16, 1937 – November 27, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. George Westcott Fisher on November 27th, 2023. He departed peacefully with family by his side, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy that will be remembered by all...

Nov 26, 2023

Carole Louise Patton, nee Sherbow, 75, of Selbyville, DE formerly of Sykesville passed peacefully, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Stansell House in Ocean Pines. Born November 21, 1948 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Sherbow and Sara Sherbow, nee Finkelstein. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Edward Patton, her husband of 54 years,...

Nov 26, 2023

Janet Elizabeth Smolinski (nee Stivarius), 82, of Severna Park, Maryland passed

away peacefully on November 26, 2023. Janet is survived by her husband of 59

years, Gerald, sons James (Ann) and Matthew (Meighan), and two grandchildren

Brendan and Catie Smolinski.

Jan was raised in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, along with her...

Nov 25, 2023

Jean Elizabeth Armstrong (nee Shepherd), 105, passed away on November 25, 2023, at Charlestown Senior Living Community in Baltimore County, MD. She was born on May 23, 1918, in Bayonne, Hudson NJ to Clarence M. Shepherd and Florence B. Landis. Jean was raised in Baltimore and graduated from Forest Park High School with honors in 1935.She married Frank Richmond...

Nov 25, 2023

Mrs. Doris Louise Bailey went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, November 25, 2023. Born May 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Pastor and Mrs. Henry Braun. Born in Pekin, Illinois, she spent most of her growing up years in small towns where her father pastored in North and South Dakota. She...

Nov 13, 2023

Dr. Anthony Paul Lombardi, PHD: A Life Remembered with Love and Compassion

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Anthony Paul Lombardi, PHD, a dedicated Clinical Psychologist whose life was devoted to the betterment of others. Born on February 9, 1951, and departing from this world on November 13, 2023, Dr. Lombardi leaves...

Nov 13, 2023

William (Bill) W. Mercier, 69, Catonsville, MD, passed away on November 13, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer.

William, fondly known to others as Bill, was born on August 6, 1954 to predeceased Anna Mary and Maurice Mercier, in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Bill is survived by his wife, Kim,...

Nov 11, 2023

Ronald E. Cartwright, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 93. Ronald, Ronnie, was born in Stockton, England on March 4, 1930.

He was the beloved husband of Jane A. Cartwright, step-father of Robert Curley, Jay Curley (Alison), and Todd Curley. Grandfather of Cheyenne, Cole, Sarah, and...

Nov 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Anke Knoblock

Anke Knoblock, born on May 5, 1965, in Gerolstein, Germany, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2023 at the age of 58. Anke courageously battled type 2 diabetes for the past 2.5 years. Despite the efforts of the medical team at the University of Maryland Medical Center, complications arose,...