Obituaries

Feb 12, 2019

Michele Smith, 61, passed away at home during the early hours of February 12th, 2019. Michele had fought bravely against cancer since being diagnosed in May 2018. She is survived by her loving husband Vernon L. Smith; beloved son and daughter-in-law Vernon M. Smith and Stephanie R. Smith; sister Maryanne Ellis; dog Orso; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws,...

Feb 10, 2019

Suzanne (Suzie) Clark, 76, of Millersville, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday, 10 February 2019 in the arms of her husband. She had been in poor health for several months but had been on the road to recovery.

Suzie was born 21 November, 1942 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Pete F. Barkis and Addie Seideman.  She married...

Feb 7, 2019

Benedict J. Frederick, Jr. of Pasadena, MD passed away February 7, 2019 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center from cancer complications. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Doyle Frederick, two sons, Benedict J. Frederick III (Anne Draddy) and Michael J. Frederick (Jersey), four daughters, Joan Voshell (James), Barbara Taylor (Gregg), Maryann Jones (Peter), and Kathleen Frederick (Darren Talbert) and...

Feb 5, 2019

On February 5, 2019, Nancy Lee (Lycett) Duckett, passed away peacefully hand in hand with her husband of 60 years, Robert, at their Millersville home. She was born September 8, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Clarence and Mary Grace Lycett. She attended Seton High School and was employed at various times by M&T bank and Baltimore County Employees...

Feb 5, 2019

Kenneth Arthur Carbone passed away after a year-long battle with cancer. Kenny is survived by his loving daughter, Jacqueline Carbone; beloved son Nicholas Carbone; his sisters Donna, Irene, and Lisa; his brothers Bobby, "Brother", Michael, John, and Keith. Kenny is also survived by many nephews, nieces, and close friends.

Kenny was born in Brookyln, NY and raised...

Feb 4, 2019

Patricia Ann Hodges, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 4, 2019. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1936 to the late Dorothy Yeager (nee Miller) and the late Herbert Elliott, Patricia was raised in South Baltimore by her mother and stepfather, Joseph Yeager. She is survived by her son, Jerry Hodges and his wife, Tina and dear brother,...

Feb 4, 2019

Councill, Carole Ann, devoted mother of William B. Councill, III, Denise L. Levy and stepdaughter of the late Catherine Meyers, dear sister of Robert N. Meyers, loving grandmother of Morgan Johnson, Taylor Councill, Austin Councill, Zachary Levy, Jacob Levy and Sarah Levy, loving great-grandmother of Conner Councill and Amelia Johnson. Also survived by many relatives and friends.

Carole was...

Feb 3, 2019

On February 3rd, Charles Delmar Swick (Buddy) of Pasadena, Maryland joined the Glory of God’s Kingdom.

Charlie bravely battled several serious health conditions with the same strength he showed throughout his life, but God answered our prayers for healing and called him home to join his son Adam and a host of loved ones.

Charlie...

Feb 3, 2019

Arthur Alvin Lehmann, Jr. beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather died on February 3, 2019 peacefully at home. Art graduated from Brooklyn Park High School class of 1962. He attended various technical schools in his career as an Instrumentation Specialist. Art was born January 17, 1943 in Baltimore to the late Matilda and Arthur A.Lehmann Sr. Art...

Jan 31, 2019

Walter Forrest Dempsey passed away on January 31, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Deborah Meushaw; loving father of Stacey Dempsey and Sherry Meushaw; dear grandfather of Keely Dempsey, Carmen Estrada, Michael Katlic, Gloria Katlic, Holly Katlic, Darrell Katlic and Wyatt Davis; dear brother of Michael Dempsey. Walter is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews,...

Jan 29, 2019

Bertha E. Kirby beloved wife of the late Albert E. Kirby, Sr, devoted mother of Deborah Kirby, John Kirby and Albert E. Kirby, Jr and his wife Chris, loving grandmother of Kevin Kirby and his wife Dana, Kimberly Wrightstone and her husband Richard, Pamela Adkins and her husband Richard, Erica Schleicher and her husband Joe, Zachary Kirby and his...

Jan 24, 2019

Peggy M. Gardner passed away on January 24, 2019. Loving mother of Bethany Jones (Bill), Anthony Gardner and Donald Smith (Sam); dear sister of Helen, John, Wayne, and Charles. Peggy was predeceased by siblings Bobby, Leon, Mary, Carole and Jim.

Peggy was born in Baltimore on November 10, 1959 to her late parents John and Lucille Elkins and passed away...

Jan 19, 2019

Brooks, On January 19, 2019 James R beloved husband of Elizabeth R. Brooks, father to Robert J. Brooks (spouse Molly E.) and John M. Brooks (spouse Angela D.) Grandfather to Nathan W., Fletcher J., Nikolas D., Easton A. and brother Richard D. Brooks.

Born in Rochester, NY January 21, 1945, James was 73 years old and valiantly...

Jan 16, 2019

Walker, On January 16, 2019 Ruth V. (Nee Schwartz) beloved wife of the late Kenneth P. Walker, devoted mother of Barbara J. Wasiljov and her husband Stephen, Steven V. Walker and Janice M. Walker, loving daughter of the late Henry and Lottie Schwartzdear sister of the late Eleanor L. Owens, loving grandmother of Amber M. Campbell and her husband Joseph, Lindsay ...

Jan 13, 2019

Steven Joseph Merkel beloved father, Pop, brother and uncle was born May 18, 1966 and died from an aggressive cancer Sunday evening, January 13, 2019. Steve graduated from Mount Saint Joseph and received an Associates degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Growing up in Baltimore, Steve loved the water and expressed that by becoming a commercial crabber and...

Jan 8, 2019

Elkins, on January 8, 2019, Lucille Myrtle Elkins (nee McHenry), of Curtis Bay, Brooklyn and South Baltimore.  Beloved wife of the late John Will Elkins who preceded her in death on December 2, 1985. She is the mother of 10 children:  J. Leon Elkins, Bobby Lee Elkins, John E. Elkins, Charles E. Elkins, Jimmy L. Elkins, Wayne Joseph Elkins,...

Jan 8, 2019

Eric Marcellus Jacobs, better known as Ricky, transitioned from his earthly life at home on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.  He was born on November 7, 1958 to Gwendolyn Harris and Richard Jacobs in Washington, DC. He attended elementary school in Washington, DC until 1968 and completed his grade-school education in Baltimore, MD.  He also attended the University of Maryland...

Jan 8, 2019

Rosalie M Lami (86) of Glen Burnie  MD passed away on Tuesday January 8, 2019. She and her late husband Earl J Lami shared over 50 years together. She has three children Michael Lami, Donna Hoffman, and  the late Joseph Lami. There are 5 grandchildren Christine, Stephanie, Theresa, Joseph and James. She also has six great-grandchildren Brayden, Colin, Emma,...

Jan 5, 2019

Patricia Ann Maize (nee Dale) passed away on January 5, 2019. Beloved wife of George Ellis Maize II; Loving mother of Mark Angelino (Gwen), Tamara Wendell, Craig Maize, Cindy Lund (Espen) and George Maize III (Devan); dear grandmother of Julie Mayer (Jeff), Sarah Schulman (Casey), Matt Angelino, Gustav Lund, Rebecca Lund, Isabella Lund, Cole Gembicki, Charlee Maize and Gunnar Maize;...

Jan 1, 2019

Michael Birmingham passed away November 26th, 2019.  He was born in 1954 to the late John and Margaret Birmingham.  He is preceded in death by his brothers, John Birmingham and William Birmingham.  Mike served in various distinguished functions in law enforcement.  Throughout his dedicated career, he provided guidance, leadership, loyalty and kindness with a warm smile that affected all...