Obituaries

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 12, 2024

Dec 12, 2024

James J. Kennedy, 91, of Edgewood, MD passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in New York City, he was the son of Michael and Elizabeth (O'Shea) Kennedy (deceased).

A devoted husband for many years, James was predeceased by his wife, Elise (Hansen) Kennedy. They shared a love for Denmark, her...

Dec 11, 2024

Bruce O. King, 73, of Kingsville, MD, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep.

Bruce was the beloved son of Muriel Ehrlich King and Owen King. He shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with his cherished wife, Cindy (Anderson) King. Together, they built a loving family, raising four children: his late son, Nick Traut; daughters Heather Semies (and her husband,...

Dec 11, 2024

Charles W. Gerber, 86, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Lester and Clarabell (Lewis) Gerber. He shared a loving marriage of 61 years with his wife, Mary Lou (Chucoski) Gerber.

Charles was a faithful member of St. Mark...

Dec 11, 2024

Ronald Richard Hejduk, Sr., 69, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born on November 24,1955, in Baltimore, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Rose (Franc) Hejduk.

Ron was a man of many passions and deep connections. A proud member of the Baltimore County Electrical...

Dec 11, 2024

Dec 11, 2024

Patricia Ann Denbow, age 80, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on December 11, 2024. Born in Fountain Green, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Margeretha (Gallion) Knoop and the beloved wife of George Denbow. Patricia and George shared a loving marriage for 60 years.

A devoted member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Patricia taught Sunday School and lived...

Dec 10, 2024

Dec 10, 2024

Marilyn Evelyn Kelly, 94, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at Sterling Care Bel Air.

Born on December 28, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, Marilyn was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel (Stubenrauch) Myers. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard Kelly, with whom she shared 44 wonderful years of marriage.

Being the...

Dec 9, 2024

Robert T. Adams, 94, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill. Born in Ferncliff, Maryland, he was the son of the late Earl and Hassie (Mink) Adams. He was married to his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Wineman) Adams, for 61 years.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Marines, Robert was a...

Dec 8, 2024

Patricia A. Karczeski (nee Kuta), 82, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at Oak Crest Senior Living. Born in Baltimore on December 2, 1942, she was the daughter of Marion and Anna (Zych) Kuta (deceased).

Patricia was a devoted wife for 39 years to the late Louis Karczeski Jr. Together, they built a loving family and cherished...

Dec 7, 2024

Vicki Sue Mehsling, age 72, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at Accent Care at Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Buck and Betty (Spielman) Stolins.

Vicki and her devoted husband Dennis Mehsling shared 61 years together, 43 of those years was in marriage. Together, they...

Dec 6, 2024

Irene M. Rogers age 79, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, at Lorien Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Dundalk, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late James and Mary (Benkowski) Rutkowski and the devoted wife of Nelson Rogers, with whom she shared 53 wonderful years of marriage.

Irene served as a...

Dec 6, 2024

Geraldine Sylvia Cragg, 74, of Northeast, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024. Born in Aberdeen, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Herman and Sylvia (Bem) Skillman and the devoted wife of the late James Cragg.

Geraldine was a proud member of the First Baptist Church of Perryville, where her faith and kindness touched many lives. In...

Dec 6, 2024

Phillip Bates, age 76, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on December 6, 2024, at home in Edgewood, Maryland. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Josephine (Bates) Douglas and husband of Tawana (Wye) Bates. 

 In addition to his wife, Phillip is survived by his son, Phillip Ray Bates, Jr. (Melissa), and his grandchildren, Jordan Rae and Taylor...

Dec 6, 2024

Ruth Fischer Boone, 97, of Harford County, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, at Lorien Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, she was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Marie (Beck) Fischer and the devoted wife of the late Harris Boone.

A dedicated member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church, Ruth actively participated in Bible...

Dec 5, 2024

Joseph Glenn Miller, age 101, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at Viva Senior Living in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Boone, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ada (Winebarger) Miller and the beloved husband of the late Sue L. Miller, to whom he was married on June 16, 1946, in...

Dec 4, 2024

Joan Marie Adams, age 70, of Baldwin, Maryland, passed away on December 4, 2024. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Katherine Cofsky, and the devoted wife of 48 years to David P. Adams.

Joan was a dedicated member of Long Green Baptist Church and had a passion for the outdoors and helping others,...

Dec 3, 2024

Eileen Ann Taylor, age 73, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at Sterling Care Forest Hill in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born and raised Forest Hill, she was the beloved daughter of the late James and Pearl Monks. And a proud graduate of Bel Air High School.

Eileen was a dedicated community member who served as...