Obituaries

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 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 16, 2025

Jul 16, 2025

Amos O’Neill Harris, age 81, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born in Ewing Virginia, he was the son of the late Beryl Jones Harris and Lydia Ann (Ayers) Harris. He was the devoted husband of the late Brenda Jane Harris, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

A proud U.S. Army Veteran, Amos lived...

Jul 15, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William Alexander Heron, who died peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Forest Hill, Maryland, at the age of 77.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, William was the beloved son of the late Wallace Henry Heron Jr. and Norma Louise (Conrades) Heron.

William is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 60...

Jul 14, 2025

Gerald James (Jerry) Larner, Jr., age 88, of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Born in Maryland in February 1937, Gerald was the beloved son of the late Gerald James Larner, Sr. and the late Regina Harkins Larner. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Sue Zdenek and his brother-in-law, Jack Kelly.

Gerald is survived...

Jul 14, 2025

Barbara Ann Donahue Stratton, a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, and community leader, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 90, following complications from a fall.

Born on February 25, 1935, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Barbara was the eldest of three daughters of Eugene John Donahue, Jr. and Mathilda Josephine Kopteschny Donahue. She graduated from...

Jul 14, 2025

Ilse Eva Kerr, age 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Germany, Ilse built a full and meaningful life rooted in compassion, service, and love for her family and heritage.

She was the cherished daughter of the late Alexander Jankowski and Margaret Jankowski (nee Willkomm). Ilse was preceded in death by her beloved...

Jul 14, 2025

John William "Bill" Poole, Jr., age 88 of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 14, 2025.  He was the devoted husband of Ruth Ann Poole and they shared 61 wonderful years together before her passing in August of 2023.  He loved her dearly and deeply missed her.

Born on August 8, 1936, Bill was the only child...

Jul 13, 2025

Betty Joyce Harris, age 86, passed away on July 13, 2025, at Franklin Square Hospital. She was born in Whittier, NC. The daughter of the late Louise Hudson and Frank Kinsland. Joyce was married to Vester Harris for 62 years until his death in 2017. She obtained a BA degree in accounting from Harford Community College. She retired from Blue...

Jul 13, 2025

William Thomas Jefferson, known as Jeff to everyone, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was 83. Born in Burlington, NJ on 02/08/1942 and moved to Chestertown, MD at the age of 13. He Graduated from Sudlersville High School, 1960, and Salisbury State College in 1964.

Jeff was a teacher at Bel Air High School for 37 years, where...

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,...