Obituaries

Aug 16, 2026

Geraldine C. Pytash, lovingly known as Gerry, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the age of 84.

Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Gerry was the cherished daughter of Charles and Helen Strizak. She was a devoted sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and a caring presence in the lives of those who knew and loved her. Gerry will be remembered for...

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Harry Vincent Webster, Sr. age 92 of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2026.

Born at home, in Calvary, Maryland, Harry was the beloved son of the late Joseph Ignatius Webster and the late Nan Miriam (Poole) Webster. Harry was the youngest of eight; Joseph, Phil, Gene, Gerald, Jack, Ned, and Nancy Webster (Cassilly).

Harry grew up in...

Sep 20, 2026

Edith May McCormack, age 88, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Edith was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and woman of faith. She was first married to the late Robert Leroy Maddox and later to her second husband, the late Honorable Thomas J. McCormack.

A devout Catholic, Edith’s faith was the fundamental part of who she...

Sep 20, 2026

Helen Mae (Crocken) Beaver Meushaw, age 99, of Abingdon, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on July 19, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Nelson and Eva (Cole) Crocken.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her brother...

Sep 20, 2026

JC Mullins, 84, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Born in Wise, Virginia, he was the son of the late Darwin and Ota Mullins.

JC came to Maryland after graduating from Jenkins High School in Kentucky. After serving in the United States Army, he worked for Esskay, Westinghouse, and IAM National. He was a member of...

Sep 20, 2026

Josephine “JoJo” Hostetter, 87, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mason Ted Dolly and Mary Kathleen (Smith) Dolly. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Cliff Hostetter, and her and first husband Edward Meads. and her brother, Ronald Dolly.

Josephine was a longtime...

Sep 19, 2026

Donald A. "Don" Gunther, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 19, surrounded by family and friends.

Don is survived by his sister, Nancy (Ed); his daughters, Kim (Dan) and Shelley (Don); his son, Kenneth "Donnie" Gunther; his grandchildren, Logan, Tayler, Paige, and Samantha; and his great-grandson, Keegan.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debby; his...

Sep 19, 2026

Shirley Anne Kries, age 90, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Shirley was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Jacob Long and the late Margaret Katherine (Brooks) Long.

Shirley was the devoted wife of the late George Robert Kries, with whom she shared over 60 years of...

Sep 19, 2026

John William Gann, age 85, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Joppa, Maryland.

Born in Arkansas, John was the beloved son of the late Ernest F. Gann and the late Ina Mae (Knight) Gann.

Known affectionately as “Johnny,” John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Sep 18, 2026

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we honor the life of Dane Allen Porter, 19, of Port Deposit, Maryland, who passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Frank Allen Porter and Laura (Hamilton) Porter. Handsome, naturally charming, respectful and hardworking, Dane brought a unique warmth, humor, and...

Sep 17, 2026

Richard D. Oberg, 75, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026. He was born in Virginia and was the son of the late John Calvin Oberg and the late Jeanette (Garrett) Oberg.

Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Richard enjoyed freshwater bass fishing and especially loved his family and spending time with them. He will...

Sep 16, 2026

Linda S. Kelly, age 84, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Beura Akers Sparks and the late Hazel Virginia (Waddell) Sparks. A lifelong resident of Harford County, she grew up on her family's dairy farm, where she developed a deep appreciation...

Sep 16, 2026

George “Tom” Dunkes, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Tom was the beloved son of the late George Dunkes and the late Ellen Virginia (Thompson) Dunkes.

Tom devoted much of his life to his family, his work, his church, and the many hobbies he enjoyed. He...

Sep 14, 2026

Jacqueline (Jackie) Ruth Phillips, age 81, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Jacqueline was the beloved daughter of the late James Robert Phillips and the late Ruth Esther (Price) Phillips.

Jackie will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends for the life she shared with those closest to...

Sep 14, 2026

Anna “Susie” Virginia Wagner, age 91, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026. She was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, to the late Charles Nugene Melton and Margaret Ethel (Thompson) Melton.

Anna was the beloved wife of the late Morris Willard Wagner, with whom she shared more than 50 years of marriage. She was a happy-go-lucky...

Sep 14, 2026

Carol Janet (Hancock) Bradley, 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026 due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She is survived by her son, David Bradley, daughter-in-law, Kim Bradley, and granddaughters Kate Bradley and Jane Bradley. She is also survived by her sister, Deborah McIntyre, brother-in-law, Rick McIntyre, nephew Brian McKain, his wife,...

Sep 14, 2026

Betty J. Dunham, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, with her loving family close by. Born in Big Sandy, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Harvey Gibson, Sr. and Virginia Cecile (Moxley) Cook. She was the devoted wife of the late Windsor “Bud” Dunham, Jr., with whom she...