Obituaries

Feb 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlotte Virginia Schofield (Cage) of Bel Air, MD. who passed away on Feb. 12, 2025, at the age of 95.

Charlotte was born on April 9, 1929, to Harvey Franklin Cage and Laura Belle Cage in Harford County, MD. Her father died when she was just 4 years old, and...

Feb 10, 2025

Olusegun Adeyinka Adeosun, age 62, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on February 10, 2025, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Oyo State, Nigeria, he was the beloved son of Emmanuel Adebola Bolaji Adeosun & Comfort Iyabo Adediji, and a devoted husband of Oluwakemi Adeosun. Adeyinka was a man of discipline, perseverance and dedication. 

With a strong passion for...

Feb 10, 2025

Bobbie Gail Milton (Gail), age 83, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away after a short illness on February 10, 2025, in Bel Air. Born on March 27, 1941 in Baldwyn, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Beatrice (Crawley) Ricks. She was a beautiful person inside and out who always welcomed everyone with her warmth, grace and...

Feb 10, 2025

Michael Eugene Kloid, 69, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away on February 10, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph and Shirley (Bush) Kloid and the beloved husband of Michele (Hoppa) Kloid.

Michael had a deep love for music and was the lead singer of the band High Sierra. His passion for music remained with him...

Feb 9, 2025

Dennis "Denny" Wayne Huckeba, 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 9, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Jewel (Kelley) Wheeler and the devoted husband of Barbara Jane Huckeba.

Denny lived his life with a strong faith in God. He trusted in the promises...

Feb 9, 2025

Edwin Patricio Mejia, age 63, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Quito, Ecuador, he was the son of Blanca Flores and the late Luis Mejia and the stepson of Piedad Mejia. He was the beloved husband of Sandra E. Mejia.

Edwin dedicated his life to serving others, retiring in 2023...

Feb 9, 2025

Elaine "Geckie" Tich, age 83, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ida (Jacobson) Stein and wife of the late Gerald Tich. She will be greatly missed.

Elaine is survived by her by her sister,...

Feb 8, 2025

Rebecca Lynne Fender, age 69, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on February 8, 2025, at AccentCare @ Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland.

Born in Harford County, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Pace) Wampler and the beloved wife of the late Ray R. Fender. Rebecca and her family were originally from Appalachia, and she remained deeply...

Feb 8, 2025

Nanette Fabray Hopkins, age 71, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at Senator Bob Hooper House. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and E. Lauretta (Grafton) Phillips and the devoted wife of Carroll Hopkins.

Nanette had a deep love for animals, especially horses and her cherished dogs....

Feb 7, 2025

Anna S. Koch (née Stiles), age 99, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at Lorien Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Strongstown, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late Roy and Viola (Bracken) Stiles and the devoted wife of the late Robert Koch.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Anna lived a...

Feb 7, 2025

George David Shaver “Dave”, age 70, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away after a long fight with AML on February 7, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland Born in Baltimore, he was the beloved son of the late George and June (Burton) Shaver.

A devoted husband, Dave shared 33 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Lauren (Josenhans)...

Feb 3, 2025

Benjamin Ross Rudy, age 53, of Baltimore, passed away on February 3, 2025. Born in Nevada, he was the son of Charles L. and Christine (Archer) Tipton. Ben attended school in Fallston Maryland. He loved riding motorcycles and his loved his family and Ben was loved by everyone. 

Benjamin is survived by his daughters, Lauren Campbell and (Harley Till), and Brooke...

Feb 3, 2025

Brian Quinn September 23, 1966 - February 3, 2025

It is with immense sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Brian Quinn, a beloved father, brother, husband, uncle, friend, and more.

Brian, age 58, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late William and...

Feb 1, 2025

Frank Keller, 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on February 1, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Frank was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Thompson) Keller. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army before dedicating 30 years of service as a computer technician with the NSA, retiring in...

Jan 31, 2025

Elizabeth "Lisa" Neikirk Hershman, age 59, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on January 31, 2025, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill. Born in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Richard Treanor Smith and Margaret Rose (Scarff) Wilson. Lisa was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Hershman.

Lisa was a 1984 graduate of...

Jan 31, 2025

Philip Laurence Einhorn, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Leonard Laurence Einhorn and Irene (Miles) Moore and the husband of the late Ruth Ann (Venzke) Einhorn.

Philip honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. Throughout his...

Jan 28, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

Andrea Joan Cerrato, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025. Born on October 8, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Woodard and Eugie (Tabor) Prouty.

Andrea shared 60 beautiful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Anthony Cerrato. Together, they built a life centered around love, family, and countless...

Jan 26, 2025

Agnes Vanessa Frantz, age 77, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on January 26, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Gostomski and the beloved wife of 58 years to Fred Frantz.

Agnes was known for her unwavering dedication to her family and her strong work...

Jan 26, 2025

Beverly Ann Bavis, age 85, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on January 26, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Norman Day, Sr., and Anna (Hitchcock) Anastase.

Beverly retired in 2002 after more than 20 years of dedicated service as a housekeeper at the Tremont Plaza. Known for her vibrant and feisty personality, she found joy in life’s...