Obituaries

Oct 4, 2025

Henry Albert Wakefield, Jr. (Hank), age 76, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Henry Albert Wakefield, Sr., and Dorothea Helen (Podzimek) Wakefield.

Hank was a Vietnam Army Veteran and a longtime employee of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), where he dedicated over 40 years of service. He...

Oct 4, 2025

Iva Ruth Barker, age 88 of Darlington, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. Iva was born in Ashe County, North Carolina and came with her husband to Harford County for work in 1956 where she made her home until her death. Over the years, she worked at Bata Shoe Company, the U.S. Post Office, Kmart, and Rite...

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Joseph Frederick Marecki, age 66, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Baltimore. Born in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Walter Thomas Marecki and Rita Jean Ann (Cady) Marecki.

Joseph was the beloved husband of Kelly Anne (Corbett) Marecki, with whom he shared 35 wonderful years of marriage. He was a...

Oct 1, 2025

Robert L. Armstrong, Jr. (“Bob”) age 76, of Delta, PA, entered into the presence of his God and savior on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Bob was born and raised in Baltimore, MD, where he lived with his father, the late Robert Leonard Armstrong, Sr., his mother, the late Amy Armstrong, and siblings Steven, Deborah, and Michael. (Deborah and Michael preceded Bob...

Oct 1, 2025

Gilbert Michael Reillo, age 76, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Gregory Reillo and Helen (Wentz) Reillo. Gilbert proudly served his country in the Vietnam War, completing two tours of duty, and remained deeply proud of his service throughout his life.

He was a quiet, humble,...

Sep 30, 2025

John William "Bill" Powell, age 84, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Raymond Thomas Powell and Dorothy (Schmitt) Powell and the husband of the late Nancy Ellen (Bartlebaugh) Powell.

 John is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Powell; his parents, Raymond and Dorothy Powell,...

Sep 29, 2025

Ted Hartka, 85, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Theodore Joseph Hartka and Frances Catherine (Smutniak) Hartka.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Karol Mowl Hartka. A loving father of Theodore (Nancy) Hartka, Timothy (Cathleen) Hartka Sr., Thomas (Sue) Hartka, Robert (Judy)...

Sep 27, 2025

Richard Paul Wischhusen, Jr., age 83, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Richard Paul Wischhusen, Sr. and Mary Wilamena (Kalb) Wischhusen of Dundalk, Maryland.

Richard proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment in the Caribbean during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following...

Sep 26, 2025

Georgia R. Snodgrass, 93, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late August “Auggie” Goetz and Bertha Frances (Parkhurst) Goetz.

Georgia was a member of Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, and grew up attending Fork Christian Church. A proud graduate of Towson...

Sep 26, 2025

David Michael Kittle, a faithful servant of Christ, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1984. After he graduated from Perry Hall High School, he joined the Army Infantry at 19 years old. He proudly served in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He then served as project manager for Most...

Sep 26, 2025

Janice Rozella Dean, age 87, of Joppa, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in Bel Air, MD, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice Attie (Caudill) Spicer and the late Arlie Washington Spicer. She was the beloved wife of the late Marvin Odell Dean, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.

Janice found joy in...

Sep 25, 2025

Amedea “Emery” Coccia, age 76, of Pylesville, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frank Joseph Coccia and Laura Maria (Kuchling) Coccia and the beloved husband of Amelia Coccia.

He was deeply proud of his Highlandtown roots and lived a life centered around family, friends, community,...

Sep 25, 2025

Arnold Tretton, Jr. Age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Arnold Tretton, Sr. and Edna Grace (Campbell) Tretton. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan Estelle (Schubert) Tretton.

Arnold is survived by his children, Arnold (Cynthia) Tretton, III and Beth...

Sep 25, 2025

Mary Frances Buchwald (McKeldin)

February 13, 1942 - September 25, 2025

Mary Frances Buchwald, a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully following a long and courageous journey with dementia. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and long-time resident of North East, Mary was known for her gentle spirit, unwavering loyalty, and deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures.

Mary spent the majority of...

Sep 23, 2025

Donna Lowery Albrecht, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Baltimore. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Charles William Lowery and Mary Regina (Nehring) Lowery.

She is survived by her devoted husband, John Albrecht, with whom she shared many years of love, travel, and companionship. Together, they...