Obituaries

Jan 6, 2025

David Michael Kalendek Sr., age 81, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 6, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Glodek) Kalendek and the devoted husband of the late Carole Kalendek, to whom he was married since 1962.

A longtime resident of Northeast Baltimore, David was a man of many talents,...

Jan 6, 2025

Stanley Rovine, age 82, of Port Deposit, Maryland, passed away on January 6, 2025, at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Norman and Estelle (Bloom) Rovine and the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Wetzel) Rovine.

Stanley was a devoted member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, where he...

Jan 6, 2025

Mary Ellen Diehl, age 94, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. Born in Eccleston, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Wilhelm) Diehl.

Mary will be remembered as a loving and happy person who brought joy to those around her. She had a lifelong affection for cats and shared her kindness and warmth...

Jan 5, 2025

William K. Sur, 92, died on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Mr. Sur was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio and was the son of the late W. Kenneth and Felicie (Covert) Sur, who were lifelong residents of Toledo. William was the husband of the late Margaret (Campbell) Sur.

Mr. Sur attended Central...

Jan 4, 2025

Kathy Sue Donhauser, age 69, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on January 4, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Vance Herman Pickle and Hazel Frances (Hash) Pickle.

A proud member of the Moose Lodge, Kathy had a warm, lively spirit and a passion for making life beautiful. She...

Jan 4, 2025

M. Eugene "Gene" Streett, age 94, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at his home. Born in Bel Air, he was the son of the late Richard Harold Streett and Ruby Belle (Thomas) Streett and the beloved husband of the late Maryterese Catherine (Ryan) Streett.

Gene was a pillar of the Bel Air community and a...

Jan 3, 2025

Anita Mattson, age 75, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. 

Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Anita was the daughter of the late John and Anne (Raisner) Mattson. Anita is survived by her son, Richard Cucchiara, and his girlfriend Sherri Frazier, sister-in-law, Dixie Mattson, nephew, Chris Mattson, and niece, Lois...

Jan 3, 2025

Alma M. Vittek, age 97, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on January 3, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of John and Pearl (Meade) Jessop and the beloved wife of John Vittek, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.

Alma had a zest for life that shone brightly in everything she did. She loved visiting casinos and...

Jan 3, 2025

Kenneth D. Hensley, age 64, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 3, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Kenneth was the beloved son of Ruby Pauline (Coldiron) Burgin and the late Kenneth James Hensley.

Kenneth was a man who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, spending much of his time fishing, deer...

Jan 3, 2025

Frank James Martino, 63, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late John and Marilyn (Freitag) Martino.

Frank had a zest for life and a passion for good food, whether cooking in his family’s restaurant, making meals for loved ones, or enjoying some crabs with those...

Jan 1, 2025

Susan is preceded in death by her husband William Cooley and her parents Louis and Margaret Loeffler (Harper). Susan loved animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed shopping after retirement and was a collector of Teddy Bears. Susan was a founding member of Good Bears of the World. Donations may be made in Susan's memory to, Good Bears of the World, https://www.bearsandbuds.com/

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 31, 2024

Deborah Kay McCallum "Deb-we," age 74, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Bigglow) Oliver and the beloved spouse of Barbara J. Gehrman.

Deborah was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her strength, loyalty, and unwavering devotion...

Dec 31, 2024

Larry Michael Komenda Sr., 71, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Miami, Florida, he was the beloved son of John and Ruth (Wagner) Komenda and the devoted husband of Annette (Massoni) Komenda, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership since their first meeting on...

Dec 31, 2024

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Gary Thomas Russo, age 73, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024. Born in Staten Island, New York, Gary was the son of the late Joseph and Dolores (O'Boyle) Russo and the devoted husband of 51 years to his high school sweetheart, Joan Russo.

Gary had a passion for...

Dec 30, 2024

Daniel R. Scheffler, age 63, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on December 30, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Hardin, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ottmar and Lucia (Scheffka) Scheffler and the beloved husband of Patrizia (Friggi) Scheffler for 30 years.

Daniel retired in May 2023 after over 36 years of dedicated...

Dec 30, 2024

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Polly Virginia Shunk

On December 30, 2024; our precious mother, Polly Virginia Shunk (nee Harris), 77, entered into the presence of the Lord and into the waiting arms of her true love, Bill. She died peacefully at her home in Edgewood, MD. With family...

Dec 30, 2024

Betty Anne Poole, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 30, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Mary E. (Panzarella) Ragan and the beloved wife of the late Russell O. Poole.

Betty Anne worked for several years as an administrative assistant...

Dec 30, 2024

Diana Lynn Thomas, age 64, of Street, Maryland, passed away on December 30, 2024. Born in Aurora, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Maria G Bowie.

Diana loved spending time outdoors, whether boating and enjoying the water during the summer months, tending to the flower garden, or visiting the beach. She had a passion for the Renaissance...

Dec 29, 2024

Blane Michael Boeri, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Maria, his two sons and their spouses Blane & Annie, Michael & Chelsea, grandchildren Serafina, Banks, and Castor, loving sister Michele, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Blane was preceded in death...