Obituaries

Angela Marie Malafarina

Angela Marie Malafarina

Nov 1, 2026

Angela Marie Malafarina passed away on November 1, 2026, at the age of 61. Beloved wife of Berlie J. Malafarina "Joe"; devoted daughter of George A. Bures and Patricia A. Bures; loving sister of the late Elizabeth A. Gurney and Nancy Bures; dear aunt of Gregory and Christopher Gurney.

Born on January 13, 1965, Angela will be remembered with love by...

William Albert Tankersley, Sr.

William Albert Tankersley, Sr.

Oct 30, 2026

William Albert Tankersley, Sr., beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill, known to his friends, fellow law enforcement officers, and members of his community as “Tank,” was a man of many virtues, especially honesty and integrity. He possessed a magnetic personality and always...

Jacob Daniel Service

Jacob Daniel Service

Oct 30, 2026

It is with immeasurable sorrow and everlasting love that we announce the passing of Jacob Daniel “Jake” Service, 18, who passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026, at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, surrounded by love and held tightly in the arms of his mother and father.

To know Jacob was to love him. He was an extraordinary young man with a...

Wendy Karina Mejia

Wendy Karina Mejia

Oct 29, 2026

Wendy Karina Mejia, devoted mother of Rebeca J. Reyes and her husband Adelaido, Andre A. Mejia, dear sister of Dinora Espinal and her husband Henry, Rene Mejia and Claudia Mejia, loving grandchildren of Kalani and Nicholas Barreto

Wendy was born in El Salvador on April 4, 1974, to her parents Rosali and Maria Mejia and she passed away in her Glen...

David Brian Dodge

David Brian Dodge

Oct 27, 2026

David Brian Dodge, of Crisfield, Maryland, passed away suddenly at his residence, on October 27, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Dodge from whom he had been separated for many years, and his former wife Karen Ponzillo. Also survived by his devoted children Brian Dodge, Ashley Black (Irvin Jr.)...

Janet Lee Merica

Janet Lee Merica

Oct 25, 2026

Janet Lee Merica born Oct. 8, 1959, in Elkton, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. She is preceded in death by her son Christopher A. Moon, her parents Edna C. Merica and Roy O. Merica and her three brothers Leroy W. Merica, Millard M. Merica, and Emory O. Merica.

Janet is survived by her sister Darlene M. Amen from...

Doris M Dukes

Doris M Dukes

Oct 25, 2026

Doris Dukes (Powers), passed away at the age of 85, preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Jack.

Born on July 1, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, Doris was the beloved daughter of Bob and Margaret Powers. She spent her life in the community she loved and called home, where she built lasting friendships and created cherished memories with family...

Frances Ellen Bumbasi

Frances Ellen Bumbasi

Oct 25, 2026

Frances Ellen Bumbasi

02/09/1947 – 10/25/2026,

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Frances “Ellen” Bumbasi—Nanny and Big Grandma—who took her final bow on October 25, 2026, at age 79. Unafraid and openhearted, she was surrounded by her loving daughters and son. A woman of wit, strength, and grace, she lived fully as an unyielding and unforgettable force...

Eva Patricia Rotenbury

Eva Patricia Rotenbury

Oct 24, 2026

Eva Patricia Rotenbury, beloved wife of Larry C. Rotenbury, devoted mother of Drema P. Wagner and her husband Norman, and the late Diane Rotenbury, Larry Calvin Rotenbury, Jr. loving grandmother of John R. Harpy, Jr, Betty Wagner, loving great-grandmother of Brianna Hood, John R Harpy, III and Sophia A Harpy. Also survived by many relatives and friends.

Eva was born in...

Donna C. Wareheim

Donna C. Wareheim

Oct 22, 2026

Donna C. Wareheim, beloved wife of the late Charles William Wareheim, Jr. "Bill", devoted mother of Carrie L. Wareheim.

Donna was born in Pennsylvania on June 23, 1945, to her parents George and Ruth Care and passed away in the Baltimore-Washington Medical Center on October 22, 2026.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on November 9, 2026, at...

Dorothy "Dottie" L. Barnes

Dorothy "Dottie" L. Barnes

Oct 21, 2026

Dorothy L. Bentley Barnes

Born on September 3, 1946

Died on October 21, 2026

Age 80

Dorothy “Dottie” L. Bentley Barnes, 80, of Marco Island, Florida, passed away on October 21, 2026, of pancreatic cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Dottie truly enjoyed life and all the wonderful moments it had to offer. She loved dancing at the Moose Lodge and playing weekly cards with...

Helen L. Gibbons

Helen L. Gibbons

Oct 21, 2026

Helen L. Gibbons passed away on October 21, 2026. Devoted daughter of the late Paul and Anna Gibbons; loving sister of Paula Gibbons and dear friends of her Eastern Stars sisters. 

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 Saturday October 31, 2026,...

Joseph Albert Knight

Joseph Albert Knight

Oct 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Joseph Albert Knight Age 69 | Pasadena, Maryland.

Joseph Albert Knight, affectionately known as “Jose,” “Big Joe,” and most lovingly, “Papa Joe,” passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the age of 69, surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and countless lives touched by his kindness.

Joe grew up...

Christopher G. Peters

Christopher G. Peters

Oct 8, 2026

Christopher G. Peters, 69, died peacefully at home in Severna Park, MD, on Oct. 8, 2026, from pancreatic cancer.

Chris was born outside of Pittsburgh on July 31, 1957, to Virginia Patterson and the late George Peters. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kelly O’Toole; brother Jeff Peters; sister Sandy (Randy) Muthersbaugh; stepmother...

Robert Lee Howell

Robert Lee Howell

Oct 8, 2026

Robert Lee Howell, beloved husband of Michele R. Geisler, devoted father of Shawn M. Howell and his wife Colleen, Shane M. Howell and his wife Veronica, dear brother of James Howell and his wife Dolores. Also survived by 8 loving grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

Bob was known as a great father, husband, and animal lover, He enjoyed hiking, riding...

Catherine M Schreiber

Catherine M Schreiber

Oct 7, 2026

Catherine M. Schreiber (Cass) passed away at age 96, preceded in death by her husband Dave. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be remembered by her love of family and friends, her kindness and big heart. She loved to listen to music and sing along, and she and Dave danced the jitterbug back in the...

Frank Thompson IV

Frank Thompson IV

Oct 3, 2026

Frank Thompson, IV lovingly known to family as “Knuck” or “Stinko” or "Bunnyman" was born on September 6th, 1973, to Frank Thompson III and Sheila Thompson. Unexpectedly, he departed from this life on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. Frank graduated from Saint Francis Academy in Baltimore, Maryland in 1991. After high school, he had a brief stint with Coppin State University...

Charlene Lombardi

Charlene Lombardi

Oct 2, 2026

Charlene Lombardi passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of 78.

Charlene will be remembered most for the life she built around love, devotion, and family. A homemaker, she gave her time and heart to creating a home where those she loved could find comfort, care, and belonging. She loved her family deeply, and that love was at the...

Mary Jo Cleckner

Mary Jo Cleckner

Oct 1, 2026

Mary Jo Cleckner passed at the age of 82, Born on December 22, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland and called to rest on October 1, 2026.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Andrew and Josephine Eder, Her husband of 34 years Robert Cleckner, and her sibling’s: Elizabeth Eder, Josephine Glass, Andrew Eder, Marlyn Kaczmarczyk, and Evelyn Nelson.

She is survived by...

Carolyn Patricia Enriquez

Carolyn Patricia Enriquez

Sep 30, 2026

Carolyn Patricia Enriquez, beloved wife of 62 years to Zenen "Ike" Enriquez, devoted mother of Lisa L. Enriquez and Tracy M. Enriquez, dear sister of Rosalie J. Howley and the late Ronald P. Walls.

Carolyn was born in Maryland on February 16, 1945, to her parents John and Theresa Walls and passed away at her Pasadena residence on September 30, 2026.

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