Obituaries

Leon A. Malinowski, Sr.

Leon A. Malinowski, Sr.

Mar 22, 2026

Leon A. Malinowski, Sr. "Lee" passed away on March 22, 2026. Devoted father of Leon A. Malinowski, Jr., Sherri Dembinsky (Mark), Dorothy Malinowski and Juanita Wheeler (Earl III); loving grandchildren Zackary Malinowski, Dylan Malinowski, Matthew Malinowski, Samantha Dembinsky, Elizabeth Holt, Kayla Holt, Jacob Wheeler and Ethan Wheeler. Close family friend Matt Ernest who he had breakfast with every Sunday. 

Lee was...

Anna E Keys

Anna E Keys

Mar 18, 2026

Anna Elizabeth Keys of Pasadena Maryland died peacefully March 18th at her home after a day surrounded by family. She was born on June 21, 1941 the third child to the late Ernest English Sr and the late Ruth English (Harthausen) in Baltimore, Maryland. Anna was a loving sister to her late siblings Elizabeth (Betty) Daly, Ernest English Jr and...

William Thomas McMahon, Jr.

William Thomas McMahon, Jr.

Mar 16, 2026

William Thomas McMahon, Jr. "Mick" passed away suddenly on March 16, 2026. Survived by his loving wife Juliet L. McMahon.

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 Thursday March 19, 2026, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A funeral service will be held...

Barbara G. Johnston

Barbara G. Johnston

Mar 13, 2026

Barbara Glaeser Johnston, born February 2, 1950, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2026. She lived a life marked by incredible kindness, strength, joy, and deep faith in Jesus Christ.

Barbara will be remembered for her warm spirit, generous heart, and the many lives she touched through her loyal friendship, endless compassion, and thoughtful care. Jesus was the guiding light in...

Joan E. Keefer

Joan E. Keefer

Mar 12, 2026

Joan Elizabeth Keefer

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Joan Elizabeth Keefer, 85, on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Joan joined our Lord peacefully from her home surrounded by loved ones. 

Joan was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 23, 1941 to George and Agnes Walters. 

Joan is predeceased by her loving husband of...

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, a cherished husband, devoted father and grandfather, loving son and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 5, 2026, at the age of 67. 

Born on March 11, 1958, in Baltimore, he lived a life defined by love, loyalty, and dedication to his family. A skilled mason and incredibly hardworking man, George took great pride in...

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...