Obituaries

William Levear Swartz, Jr.

William Levear Swartz, Jr.

Dec 7, 2025

William Levear Swartz, Jr.

September 9, 1942 — December 7, 2025

William (Bill) Levear Swartz, Jr., age 83, of Pasadena, MD, passed away at home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Bill was the cherished son of William and Elsie Swartz and the loving brother of Barbara Schmit and the late Joel Swartz.

Bill is survived by his wife Janice of 63 years, devoted...

Janie Amelia Beitle

Janie Amelia Beitle

Dec 4, 2025

On December 4, 2025, Janie Beitle, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was married to the love of her life, Edward Beitle Jr. for 51 wonderful years. Together they built a life filled with devotion, laughter, and unwavering support. Janie was born on July 14, 1948 and was preceded in...

James Edward Likens

James Edward Likens

Dec 3, 2025

Jame Edward Likens, husband of Diana L. Likens, father of Matthew C. Likens, Robert J. Likens and his wife Rhonda and the late Brenda J. Likens, brother of Charles Likens, Henry Likens, Barbara Carlson, grandfather of Connor Raeke, Maurice Beckner IV, great grandfather of Zoebella Beckner and Maurice Beckner V.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the family owned...

Marguerite Linda Goladay

Marguerite Linda Goladay

Dec 3, 2025

Marguerite Linda Goladay, 77, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. Linda was born on April 11, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Lillian and Daniel Mitchell. She graduated from Glen Burnie High School and worked for many years as an executive secretary for the president of North Arundel Hospital.

In 1972, she married the love of her...

Esther Mae Hoffman

Esther Mae Hoffman

Dec 1, 2025

Esther Mae Hoffman passed away on December 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Stephen J. Hoffman; devoted mother of Dwight Carell (Janice) and Stephanie Hoffman; dear grandmother of Ted Hoover (Devin) and Haley Carell. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and other family members. 

Esther was born and raised in Ridgely, Maryland. She worked in...

Maxine L Byczynski

Maxine L Byczynski

Nov 30, 2025

Maxine L. Byczynski, beloved wife of the late Richard J. Byczynski, devoted mother of Regina Stewart, Dawn Sapanero and the late Orlando Sapanero, loving grandmother of Jamie Fike and her husband Chad, loving great grandmother of Christian Fike, Jayden Fike and Chase Fike, dear sister of Jean Eckels, Carol Shipley, Melva Turner and the late Eleanor Feather and Corrin Abrams,...

Timothy L. Thomas

Timothy L. Thomas

Nov 29, 2025

Timothy L. Thomas passed away peacefully at his home in Pasadena MD on November 29, 2025, while listening to "Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" by “Iz.” Born in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania, on December 13, 1950, Tim was the cherished son of Harry and Ethel Thomas. 

Tim dedicated 21 years of his life to serving his country in the U.S. Navy,...

Charles J. Schultz, Jr.

Charles J. Schultz, Jr.

Nov 29, 2025

Charles J. Schultz, Jr. 10 October 1940 - 29 November 2025

Charles “Charlie” Schultz beloved husband of the late Sandra L. (nee: Clark); devoted father of Christopher J. Schultz, Sr. (Margie), Robin L. Schultz and Crystal Schorr (Mike). Dear brother of Marie E. Harvilicz (Charles) of Hampton, Va; brother-in-law of Bonita J. Cox (Fritz). Loving grandfather of Christopher J. Schultz, Jr....

Christine Joyce Barclay

Christine Joyce Barclay

Nov 27, 2025

Christine Joyce Barclay, beloved wife of the late Vernon Gene Barclay, devoted mother of David V. Barclay and his wife Darlene, Daniel K. Barclay, Mark D. Barclay, Susan J. Jones and her husband Harry, Matt D. Barclay and his wife Christy, Charles S. Barclay, Marie A. McGee and her husband Scott, Adam D. Barclay, and the late Rose Marie Barclay....

Sandres Junior Mann

Sandres Junior Mann

Nov 26, 2025

Sandres Junior Mann was born on February 23, 1950, in Lena, Mississippi, to the late Robert Junior Mann and Evelyn Morgan Peoples. He entered into rest on November 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Sandres was a devoted husband, older brother, father, uncle, and grandfather. Sandres honorably served his country for a total of 44 years. Drafted during the...

Frank Robert Gast

Frank Robert Gast

Nov 25, 2025

Frank Robert Gast, beloved husband of 66 years to his loving wife Claudette Gast, devoted father of 2 sons Robert and Gregory Gast, loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren, great grandfather of 8 great grandchildren, preceded in death by his parents Leo and Margaret Gast, dear brother of the late Richard Gast and Helen Metzger.

Bob was born in Baltimore, Maryland where...

Barbara Janet Kobett

Barbara Janet Kobett

Nov 25, 2025

Barbara Janet Kobett passed away on November 25, 2025. Barbara was born in Branch Hill, Ohio on July 20, 1930, to Lawrence and Edith Moorman. She was predeceased by her husband William Kobett in 2018. She worked as a secretary at General Electric in Evendale, Ohio. After their marriage she was a mother and homemaker for the rest of her...

Mary Marie Cline

Mary Marie Cline

Nov 23, 2025

Mary Marie Cline, beloved wife of 63 years to the late William G. Cline and wore her wedding band until her death. Devoted mother of William M. Cline and his wife Diane, Cindy L. Cline and the late Dennis W. Cline, loving grandmother of Catrina Maks and her husband Brian, Joe Cline and his wife Nicole, Will Cline, Jr, and...

Jack O Handschuh

Jack O Handschuh

Nov 22, 2025

Jack O. Handschuh, beloved husband of Mary F. Handschuh, devoted father of Cindy L. Bergman and her husband Guy, Amy E. Pfeiffer and husband Roy, loving grandfather of Amy M. Woytowityz and her husband Kevin, Jason G. Bergman, Tiffany N. Eaton, Stacey L. Meador and her husband Jacob, Dustin J. Pfeiffer, loving great grandfather of Zackary J. Bell, Noah J....

Doris A. Comet

Doris A. Comet

Nov 21, 2025

Doris A. Comet Nee Sparra, beloved wife of the late Lawrence E. Comet devoted mother of the late James S. Comet and Paul E. Comet, dear mother-in-law of Nancy Comet, loving grandmother of Amy L. Comet, loving great grandmother of Jasmine A Comet, William H. Moore IV and Stephen J. Moore.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the family...

Hazel G. Heinbuch

Hazel G. Heinbuch

Nov 14, 2025

Hazel G. Heinbuch (Bowen) passed away on November 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Theodore Heinbuch III (Melody) and Kevin Heinbuch; beloved sister of Kenny and Jenny (George), dear aunt of Danielle (Tom) and Jennifer (Tom); great aunt of Jill and Colin.

Hazel is predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Virginia Bowen and her grand pups Choco...

Deborah A Granger

Deborah A Granger

Nov 13, 2025

Debbie Granger, who loved to be called Mom by her children and Nanna by her Grandchildren and Great-Grandbabies, departed her loving family unexpectedly on November 13th, 2025.

Debbie was born in Baltimore Maryland on August 23, 1951, to Coy and Dolores O'Dell.

On November 1st, 1969, Debbie married the love of her life Daniel Granger Sr (Oct 26, 2022). Debbie was a...

Byard "Skip" Lane Davis

Byard "Skip" Lane Davis

Nov 12, 2025

Byard Lane Davis beloved husband of the late Carole A. Davis, devoted father of Carol A. Mekins and her husband Jim and the late Kenneth A. Davis, dear stepfather of David M. Lawrence, dear brother of Karen Berry and her husband Donald, Kathy Jordan and her husband Mark, dear father-in law of Keri Davis, loving grandfather of Christhopher, Jennifer and...

Darren Dean Pierce

Darren Dean Pierce

Nov 10, 2025

Darren Dean Pierce was born in Maryland on August 14, 1962, to his loving parents Joseph and Yvonne Pierce. He passed away on November 10, 2025, at the Baltimore–Washington Medical Center.

Darren was the beloved husband of the late Deborah Ann Pierce and the late Jodi Pierce. He was a devoted father to Sheena D. Toro and her husband Paul, Deanna...

Deborah Lynn Stottlemyer

Deborah Lynn Stottlemyer

Nov 10, 2025

Deborah Lynn Stottlemyer "Debbie" passed away on November 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Brett Stottlemyer; devoted mother of Raymond (Clarissa), the late Melissa and Dustin (Nina); loving grandmother of Hayden, Brighten, Serenity, Jacob, Noah, Emily and Elijah; dear sister of Pamela and Donna. She is also survived by many stepchildren, cousins', family and friends. 

Debbie...