Obituaries

Dec 16, 2024

Amelia Brooke (Harris) Balmert, 93, of Bel Air, MD passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 in Forest Hill, MD.  Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Walter A. Harris, SR. and Mary Edwardine (Bowling) Harris.  She graduated from Mt. de Sales Academy in 1949.  Mrs. Balmert was married to Donnell E. Balmert, for 62 years...

Dec 16, 2024

Dec 16, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Preston (Libby) of Shawsville, Maryland, age 91, passed away December 16, 2024 at her home in White Hall. She was the daughter of Joshua L. Nelson and Marion R. Nelson. She was predeceased by one baby sister, Anne Laurie Nelson, and two brothers, Robert N. Nelson and William L. Nelson.She was a lifelong member of Bethel Presbyterian Church...

Dec 15, 2024

Ernest Milton Tracey, Jr., age 85, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on December 15, 2024, at FutureCare – Northpoint. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ernest Milton Tracey, Sr. and Doris (Stinefelt) Robinson and husband of Carol (Pickle) Tracey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Ernie worked as a carpenter and was...

Dec 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

Lois Marie Fritts, age 97, of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away on December 14, 2024, at Brightview Assisted Living of Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Merle (Morris) Anderson and the beloved wife of the late Charles Fritts.

Lois lived a rich and fulfilling life. She was a member...

Dec 13, 2024

Charles "Buck" Joseph Kelso, 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Buck was the cherished son of the late William and Elizabeth (Siegmund) Kelso.

Buck graduated from Patterson High School in Baltimore and proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army, completing two years of active duty...

Dec 12, 2024

Kathleen Ellen Steed, 71, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale. Born in Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Gladys Sloane. She was the beloved wife of Robert William Steed Jr.

Kathleen enjoyed a variety of interests, including reading and writing mystery novels, exploring Christian sermons, and appreciating...

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

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Educator, and Lifelong Learner

Louis A. Wehage, 81, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Lou was the cherished son of the late Bernard and Catherine (Dibbern) Wehage.

Lou shared 59 beautiful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Diana...

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...