Obituaries

Jul 6, 2025

Lorraine Frances Gasior, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Towson, Maryland, at the age of 86. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Kaniecki and Lillie V. (Frick) Kaniecki.

Lorraine was the devoted wife of the late Francis A. Gasior. Together they built a loving home and raised...

Jul 14, 2025

Jul 14, 2025

Jul 13, 2025

Jul 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Phillip Dyer Mackenzie, who departed this life peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, with his grandson Patrick by his side. He was 67 years old.

Born in Santa Ana, California, Phil was the beloved son of the late Donald Grant Mackenzie and Marianne (Bernardini) Ibarra, and the devoted husband of the late Sharon...

Jul 12, 2025

Cynthia Caughill Jones, of Forest Hill, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 12, 2025. She was 63 years old. Born in Baltimore on March 4, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of the late Norman John Caughill and Mary Elizabeth Matthews.

A graduate of John Carroll High School, Class of 1980, Cindy married the love...

Jul 11, 2025

William Henry Johnson, age 82, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Bill was a proud veteran, loving husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.

Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army for 21 years, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Following his military service, he continued his...

Jul 11, 2025

Jul 11, 2025

Mildred Virginia Wyatt, age 97, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025. Born in Smooth, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. Walkup and Nanny Daisy (Carney) Crane and the beloved wife of the late James Fred Wyatt.

Mildred was a devoted pastor’s wife for over 60 years, sharing in a life...

Jul 11, 2025

Rosalinda Reyes Stamatelaky, 84, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Born to the late Ricardo Reyes and Silvina (Raro) Reyes, Rosalinda was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Rosalinda is survived by her loving children, Joanne (Carl) Miller and Gary (Karoline) Stamatelaky, Sr. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Gary Stamatelaky, Jr.,...

Jul 10, 2025

John Thomas Freeland, Jr., age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late John Freeland, Sr. and Doris (Hogan) Freeland. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sally Ann Freeland, with whom he shared many cherished years of marriage.

John proudly served his...

Jul 10, 2025

James Frederick Towle Sr., age 75, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the cherished son of the late Samuel F. Towle and Ida Jean (Beauchamp) Towle.

Mr. Towle is survived by his beloved children: his son James Towle Jr. and his twin daughters Jessica Towle and Nichole Towle. He was...

Jul 10, 2025

Rebecca Margarete Horton, age 51, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Columbia, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of Quentin Louis Kardos and Colleen Mae (Heath) Kardos.

Rebecca is survived by her devoted husband, Patrick D. Horton, and their beloved son, Tyler Horton. She is also survived by her brothers,...

Jul 9, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda M. Ashley, who departed this life on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, at the age of 78.

Born in Maryland to the late Rex Bishop and Ida Catherine (Daugherty) Bishop, Linda was a lifelong servant to others both professionally and personally. She dedicated 27 years...

Jul 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deacon Gary Elliott Dumer, Jr, age 61 of Bel Air, MD who passed away on July 8, 2025.

Gary was born on September 6, 1963, in Baltimore, MD to Rita Josephine Dumer (nee Regulska) and Gary E. Dumer.

He graduated from Woodlawn High School, then attended and graduated from University of...

Jul 7, 2025

Jeanette Carpenter Ham, 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born in West Jefferson, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lyde David Carpenter and Minnie (Hamm) Carpenter, and the devoted wife of the late Dean Ham.

A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Jeanette lived a life rooted in kindness, quiet...

Jul 7, 2025

Barbara Catherine Guinther, 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born in Pennsylvania, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Wilfred Arnold and Arlene (Eurich) Arnold.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Kenneth Wayne Guinther and her son, Anthony Guinther.

Barbara is survived by her loving daughters,...

Jul 5, 2025

Aaron Duchon Bailey was born on August 24, 1973 to Hazel R. Bailey at Saint Joseph Hospital in Towson, Maryland. He departed this life on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

 Aaron attended Old Post Road/William Paca Elementary, Edgewood Middle School, and graduated from Edgewood High School in Harford County, Maryland. After high school, he graduated from The Rets Technical Trade School in...

Jul 5, 2025

Laura Jane Shivers, age 76, of Harford County, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Herman Anton Hauck and Mildred Gene (Lewis) Hauck.

Laura was a devoted mother, grandmother, and nurse who raised her family in Harford County. She became a Registered Nurse and found great fulfillment in...

Jul 4, 2025

Hunter Michael Heinecke, age 27, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Baltimore, he was the beloved husband of Stephanie Heinecke and the devoted father of Logan Heinecke.

Hunter proudly served as a police officer with the Town of North East Police Department, where he was known for his integrity, compassion, and quiet strength. A...