Obituaries

Apr 3, 2025

Thelma "Betty” E. Krause, age 94, of Dundalk, Maryland passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Predeceased by mother, Thelma Zang Buberl; sisters, Geraldine Zang and Joan Anthony; brothers, Leonard Zang, Carl Zang, Arthur Zang, Edward Zang, Jr., and Paul Zang; daughter, Sharon Ann Krause; and...

Apr 3, 2025

Cathy Preston, 79, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on April 3, 2025, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Cathy was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Doelle) Carter. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to Robert Gardner Preston, and their love story began with their marriage on June 6, 1964.

Cathy was a...

Apr 2, 2025

Diana Lillian Fitzgerald, age 70, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on April 2, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson.

Born in Aberdeen, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Kridenoff) Travers and the beloved wife of the late James Fitzgerald.

Diana was a longtime member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Rosedale. She had a...

Apr 2, 2025

Jerry Lee Curry, age 93, of Nottingham, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Jerry was the beloved daughter of the late Albert and Viola (Bryan) Mauldin and the devoted wife of the late Norman Curry. She remained steadfast in her Episcopalian faith throughout her life.

A true animal lover, Jerry...

Apr 2, 2025

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing on April 2, 2025 of Alan Fredrick Baliko Sr. of Darlington, Maryland due to suicide. Alan was born in Baltimore, Maryland and shortly after moved to Harford County, Maryland. Alan was a 1985 graduate of Edgewood Senior high school where he excelled in the Arts and was a four year wrestler...

Apr 2, 2025

Judy Kay Cook (Hildebrandt), age 78, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on April 2, 2025, at her home in Chestertown, MD. Born in Turkey Creek, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mildred (Wallen) Cook.

Judy was deeply devoted to her family, cherishing every moment spent with them. She loved going to the movies, dining out,...

Apr 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Theresa Mincher, age 67, of Aberdeen, Maryland, on April 2, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Vera (Teraskiewicz) Kazura, and the devoted wife of over 40 years to the late Kenneth Roger Mincher, Sr.

Helen was a loving wife, mother,...

Mar 30, 2025

Thomas L. Watchinsky, Sr., 82, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on March 30, 2025, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mabel (Williams) Watchinsky and the loving husband of the late Ethel Charlene Watchinsky.

Thomas proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He...

Mar 29, 2025

Ira H. Welsh Jr., 89, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on March 29, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ira and Marie (Weidyener) Welsh and the loving husband of Cecelia Marquard Welsh for nearly 70 years.

Ira was a dedicated member of the BGE Employee...

Mar 29, 2025

Wanda Kay Cornwell, age 76, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 29, 2025, at her home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of Cecil Elihu Cornwell and Jeanette Allene (Cox) Cornwell.

In her younger years, Wanda enjoyed playing softball and pursuing photography. She had a passion for working with tools and took pride in building...

Mar 28, 2025

Louis John Smith, age 77, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on March 28, 2025. Born in Essex, Maryland on October 12, 1947, he was the son of Norman Smith, Louise (Oberle) and Jacob Dumeier. Louis was a devoted husband for almost 39 years to Barbara Smith.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Louis served with honor during the Vietnam...

Mar 26, 2025

Patricia Lee Garner, age 74, of Fork, Maryland passed away on March 26, 2025, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Bernard and Margaret (Durding) Garner. She was involved Kingsville Civic Association. Patricia had retired from the Baltimore County Library Association where she worked as a librarian at the...

Mar 26, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

Mary Susan Thompson, age 75, of Bel Air, Md. passed away peacefully at home with her brother, David, at her side on March 26, 2025. Susan was a life-long resident of Bel Air, Harford County. She was the daughter of the late J. Roger and Margaret (Burkins) Thompson and the granddaughter of the late Elder F.E. and Maude Thompson and...

Mar 26, 2025

Marvin Alden Genshaw, a beloved husband, father, and friend from Bel Air, MD passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born September 24, 1939 in Petoskey, MI to Alden E. and Ella M. Genshaw. He is survived by his second wife Martha Brickett Harris, a sister, Elaine Kibbe (Bill) of Petoskey, MI, two daughters,...

Mar 25, 2025

Wayne Louderback, age 78, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on March 25, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ivan and Margaret (Raisler) Louderback, and the beloved husband of Judy (Riggleman) Louderback.

Wayne was a loving husband and father who found joy in both his work and...

Mar 23, 2025

Loren Dean Deckard age 85, of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 23, 2025.

Born in Athens, Illinois, Loren was the son of the late John and Ruth (Clemens) Deckard and the loving husband of Mary Jane (Diveley) Deckard for 64 years.

Loren was a devoted servant of the Lord throughout his life. He was a founding minister for two new churches:...

Mar 22, 2025

Julia Ann Persky, age 90, of Bel Air, passed away peacefully in the home that she loved for over fifty years on March 22, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George Pohlman, Sr., and Julia Eierman.

Julia grew up in Baltimore, and was a champion tennis player, often taking the bus both ways to play...

Mar 22, 2025

Tavesia Maria Austin of Havre de Grace, MD was born on June 25th, 1960, to the late Henry Albert Jones and Phronnie Elizabeth (Lindsay) Jones. She answered her call to her heavenly home on March 22, 2025.

Education and knowledge were of paramount importance to Tavesia. She graduated from North East High school in 1978. Despite many challenges including traveling on...

Mar 22, 2025

Carlos Eduardo Green-Ortiz passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 90 in Bel Air, Maryland. Born on December 19, 1934, Carlos led a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep love for his family, friends and animals.

He was a graduate of Barranquitas High School and later honed his skills at the Police Academy of San...