Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Nov 12, 2023

   Charlotte Mae Crouse (Starks), age 74, of Joppa, MD passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her Mt. Jackson home surrounded by family. 

   Charlotte was born July 5, 1949, in Rockingham County, VA and was the daughter of the late Fred T. and Mary L. Starks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nov 11, 2023

Romaine Louise Rowland, age 95, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on November 11, 2023, at Top of the Hill Manor Assisted Living in Street, Maryland. Born in Rocks, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Giles and Alice (Knopp) Jones.  She was the wife of the late Dean Rowland for 49 years. Living in Rocks, Maryland all her life,...

Nov 10, 2023

Linda “Lynn” Sue Patrick, age 73, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 10, 2023 at Citizens Care in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Ruth Eleanor Wyatt, nee “Nichols”, and the wife of the late James Louis Patrick, Sr. Lynn loved to go on cruises, playing Bingo, being with family and watching...

Nov 10, 2023

Annie F. Hill, age 93, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on November 10, 2023, at Sterling Care in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Galax, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Roberts) Fortner and wife of the late Norman Blaine Hill. Annie enjoyed taking care of the family, cooking, and gardening.       Annie is survived...

Nov 9, 2023

Michele J. Tana, age 58, of Pylesville, Maryland passed away on November 9, 2023, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Betty Forwood and the late Aloysius Dudzinski and wife of Wes Bone. She was a Perry Hall High School graduate. Michele worked at North Harford Middle School as an Inclusion Helper for 5 years....

Nov 9, 2023

Ruth M. Porach, age 87, of Joppa, Maryland passed away peacefully at her home on November 9, 2023.  Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. and Helen A. Skinner.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph (Sonny) R. Porach, Sr. for 59 years. 

Ruth was survived by her children Debra A Westermeyer,...

Nov 9, 2023

Louis Richard Géczy (Géczy Lajos), age 84, of Street, Maryland passed away on November 9, 2023, at his home. Born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on February 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Louis and Julia (Magyar) Géczy and husband of Louise Brink Géczy for 54 years. 

In addition to his wife Louise, Louis (Lou) is survived by his...

Nov 8, 2023

Evelyn T. Smick, age 91, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2023 at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Julia (Getek) Trzeciak and wife of the late Russell E. Smick for 59 years. She was a proud member of the Jarrettsville Homemakers Association, Madonna AARP, the Knights' Ladies, St....

Nov 8, 2023

Naomi D. Anders, age 81, of Whiteford, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Ruth (Cutlip) Doss and wife of the late Buddy Anders for 54 years. She attended Crisfield High School. She drove an 18- wheeler then...

Nov 8, 2023

Kathryn "Kay" F. Gorman, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2023 at Dacota Assisted Living in Aberdeen, Maryland. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Crosby) Gorman. She was of the Methodist faith.

She earned her degree in nursing in 1958 from Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing...

Nov 8, 2023

Brenda Carroll, age 71, of Street, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2023, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Ruth (Sweeney) Vicars and wife of the late Bobby Wayne Carroll. She loved cruises, vacationing to Mexico and spending time with her family.    

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Cherrill (Angel)...

Nov 6, 2023

 

Sandy Haught, age 60, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on November 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Sandra (Rayner) Hogan and the late Harold Hogan. Beloved wife of 10 years to Adam L. Haught. She received her bachelor’s degree...

Nov 5, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to Judith Grace Smith, who peacefully transitioned from this world on November 5, 2023, at Lorien Nursing Home in Bel Air, Maryland. Born on July 7, 1940, in the heart of Baltimore City to the late Archie and Mabel (Ferebee) Smith, Judith's journey was one of resilience, courage, and unwavering determination. 

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Nov 4, 2023

Donna Henschen, age 87, of North East, Maryland passed away on November 4, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Isabel, South Dakota, she was the daughter of the late David and Ida (Hirsch) Flaig and wife of the late John H. Henschen for over 50 years. Donna had many joys in life. She enjoyed cross stitching,...

Nov 3, 2023

It is with much sadness that the family of Lawrence C. Leonard (aka Larry) announce his passing at age 95 on November 3rd, 2023. Larry grew up in Hackensack, NJ and was the son of the late George J. Leonard and Halfrieda Ammann. He is survived by his oldest brother: George Leonard 101, of The Villages, FL; and is predeceased...

Nov 3, 2023

Clarence “Chuck” Creswell, III, of New Freedom, Pennsylvania passed away on November 3, 2023, from cancer. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Clarence and Audrey (Cohoon) Creswell. He is survived by his loving wife, Heidi Kunert, with whom he spent the past 20 years. His family also includes his son, Justin, of whom he was...

Nov 2, 2023

LeVerne V. Guthrie, age 81, of Belcamp, Maryland passed away on November 2, 2023 at Sterling Care Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Washington, District of Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Sanford and Thelma (Wilborn) Saunders and wife of the late Ronald Guthrie. She was a member of Maple View Baptist Church member, Former member...

Nov 2, 2023

Mary Lou Hall, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, Maryland. Born in Street, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Gardner) Wilhelm and wife of the late Robert Vincent Hall, Sr. 

Known to many also as Nanny. She was a daughter, a sister,...

Oct 29, 2023

 

Margaret Ford Richardson, age 85, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on October 29, 2023 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late David and Margaret (Morning) Ford and wife of Jerrel Richardson. She enjoyed Flowers and gardening and watching the Baltimore Ravens. She loved Hummingbirds and all...