Obituaries

Paul Raymond Fields II

Paul Raymond Fields II

Mar 11, 2026

Paul Raymond Fields, II, 76, of Orchard Beach, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was a loving, caring, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy Fields; his daughter Lisa (Elliot); his son Chad (Nicole); and his cherished grandchildren...

William J Riedel

William J Riedel

Mar 10, 2026

William "Bill" Riedel of Glen Burnie, MD passed away at Autumn Lake long-term care facility on March 10th, 2026, after his 18-month-long fight with cancer.

Bill was born to Walter "Skeets" Riedel and Pauline Riedel on November 30th, 1945, in his grandmother's home in Baltimore, MD.

Bill was a loving, caring, and devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather to many.

He is survived...

Joseph Robert O'Boyle

Joseph Robert O'Boyle

Mar 8, 2026

Joseph Robert O’Boyle (83) of Pasadena, Maryland died of cancer at BWMC on March 8, 2026.

He was born on October 3, 1942, to Joseph Francis O’Boyle and Marion (Thiel) O’Boyle in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Joe grew up in Dunmore, Pennsylvania with his mother, stepfather Walter Tuffy, three brothers and a sister.

Joe joined the Navy in 1960 and was very proud of...

Robert A. Hicks

Robert A. Hicks

Mar 6, 2026

Robert Alan Hicks (85), beloved husband of the late Jo Ann Hicks, reunited with his wife and went home to the Lord on March 6, 2026, after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's. Known to many as Bob or Butch, he was most affectionately known as “Pop” to his closest loved ones.

Born on August 5, 1940, in Riviera Beach, Maryland, he...

George August Boblitz

George August Boblitz

Mar 5, 2026

George August Boblitz

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the family owned and operated MCCULLY POLYNIAK & COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road PASADENA on Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:00 to 9:00pm. Cremation services to follow.

John Michael Vranish

John Michael Vranish

Mar 5, 2026

John Michael Vranish, beloved husband of Rosemary A. Vranish, devoted father of Tiffany A. Levy and her husband Joshua, dear brother of Debra Moore and her husband Ted and the late Robert Vranish, loving grandfather of Evelynn L. Levy.

John was born in Maryland on January 24, 1957, to his parents Frank and Helen Vranish and he passed away in the...

Francis Victor Zatkos

Francis Victor Zatkos

Mar 4, 2026

Francis Victor Zatkos "Frank" passed away on March 4, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to visit the family owned and operated McCully Polyniak & Collins Funeral Home, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road Pasadena, Maryland 21122 on Tuesday March 10, 2026 from 10-12. A funeral service will begin at 12. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. 

Dennis J McMenamen

Dennis J McMenamen

Mar 4, 2026

Dennis J. McMenamen, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen McMenamen, devoted father of Gina M. Bujanowski and her husband Michael, dear brother of Michael McMenamen and the late Beverly, dear brother-in law of Dolores Walke and her husband Robert, and the late Jean Meadows and her husband John, loving grandfather of Krista A. Feehely and her husband Michael, loving...

George Stewart Bell, Jr.

George Stewart Bell, Jr.

Mar 2, 2026

George Stewart Bell Jr., 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather uncle and friend passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 5, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, George grew up in the city he loved and attended Polytechnic High School. In 1963, he married the love of his life, Mary S. Bell (Kampe)....

Olga E Rackey

Olga E Rackey

Feb 28, 2026

Olga E Rackey, beloved wife of the late Steven J. Rackey, devoted mother of Jason C. Rackey and his wife Jennifer, Russell L. Rackey and his companion Mandi, loving grandmother of Nickolys Raspa, Desiree Rackey, Bretyn Rackey and his wife Kelsea, Arianna Rackey, Allyson Rackey, Kai Rackey, loving great grandmother of Blaine Raspa. Also survived by many brothers and sister...

Michael Philip Tacka

Michael Philip Tacka

Feb 28, 2026

Michael “Mike” Philip Tacka, 69, of Pasadena, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. Born on January 22, 1957, to the late James Tacka and Mary “Betty” Tacka, Mike grew up in Linthicum and attended St. Philip Neri School and Andover High School. His love for his hometown was evident, as it was a place where he developed many cherished...

Tom Laird, Sr.

Tom Laird, Sr.

Feb 24, 2026

Thomas Edward Laird, Sr. "Tom" passed away on February 24, 2026, at his Pasadena residence. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Mary T. Laird "Terry"; his children Thomas E. Laird, Jr. and David M Laird "Dave"(Rachel); grandchildren Keegan M. Laird, Brianna M. Laird "Bri", Thomas E. Laird III "Trey" and Kelbi T. Laird. 

Tom was born and...

Anne L Heeter

Anne L Heeter

Feb 23, 2026

We say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Anne.

Anne was a true survivor, meeting every challenge life placed before her with courage, resilience, and grace. She not only endured hardships — she overcame them and emerged stronger. Her strength inspired everyone who knew her, and she had a remarkable gift for encouraging others to be their very best.

Anne...

June Watts

June Watts

Feb 21, 2026

Mary “June” Watts, age 87 passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the University of Maryland Hospital after a brief illness. Born in South Baltimore in 1938, she was the daughter of Frederick and Margaret Koch (Wengert). June was the eldest sibling to Linda Muir (Chick) and Frederick Koch, Jr. (Amelia). She was married to the love of...

Deborah P. Chambers

Deborah P. Chambers

Feb 18, 2026

Deborah P. Chambers, loving daughter of Sandra L. Chambers and the late William Chambers, Jr., dear sister of Sheree A. Cummings and her husband Rick, dear aunt of Joe Hill and Kylie Plumb, dear goddaughter of Leota Parsons and the late Randall Parsons, dear fiancé of the late Jimmy Williams. Also survived by her loving dog Willie.

Debbie enjoyed shopping, playing...

Josephine Frances Kadron

Josephine Frances Kadron

Feb 18, 2026

Josephine F. Kadron, beloved wife of the late John C. Kadron, Jr, devoted mother of Jill Ann Kadron, John C. Kadron, 3rd and his wife Darlene, dear sister of Carmen Brocato, Frank Brocato, Irene Johnson and the late Anthony Brocato, Sam Brocato and Rose Callahan. Also survived by 1 grandchild and 2 great grandchildren.

Josephine was born in Maryland on May...

John Edward Fuller

John Edward Fuller

Feb 13, 2026

John Edward Fuller, devoted father of Patricia, Christina, Tiffany, Jackson and Angelina, loving grandfather of Naomi, Penelope, Kristlynn, Juliette, Liliana and Leila, former wives and friends Vickie and Jenn.

John was born in Maryland on January 25, 1966, to his parents Jerome and Mary Fuller and he passed away in the Anne Arundel Medical Center on February 13, 2026.

Relatives and friends...

John G. Rosskopf

John G. Rosskopf

Feb 8, 2026

Today we say goodbye to our beloved, father, Poppop, son, and brother, John.

He was not only a fighter in every sense of the word, but he was also fiercely loyal, a great friend and father, and anyone who knew him knew they were loved.

John faced throat cancer with courage and strength and overcame it. Sadly, the treatments that saved his...

Glenn E. Shepke

Glenn E. Shepke

Feb 4, 2026

The world lost an extraordinary man on February 4, 2026. Glenn Shepke passed away peacefully at the age of 75, with his beloved and devoted wife of 55 years, Wendy, lovingly and faithfully by his side. He is the devoted father of Kevin Shepke, Jennifer Shepke Chaney and Jeffrey Shepke, loving grandfather of Jocelyn Shepke, Cameron Shepke, Isabelle Shepke, Carmen...

Paul Joseph Herr

Paul Joseph Herr

Feb 3, 2026

Paul Joseph Herr, aged 83, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born November 24, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Paul Albert Herr and Dora Vinci. He grew up in South Baltimore before joining the Army in 1964 where he served his time in Vietnam. He worked at several printing companies...