Obituaries

Jun 30, 2024

Marcus Neal Williamson, Jr., 65, passed away at home in Laurel, Maryland, on June 30, 2024 with his loving wife and children by his side. He died after a devastating diagnosis of glioblastoma.

Mark was born on September 16, 1958 in Jacksonville, Florida to Marcus, Sr. and Roberta Williamson. His family later moved to Titusville,...

Jun 29, 2024

Noreen Simpson was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on April 21, 1940, the fifth of six children to John and Rose Flynn. She married John Simpson, PhD. in 1963 and raised three children, Leslie, Caitlin and John Robert in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Their life was filled with nature, family vacations, trips to New York City to see museums and...

Jun 27, 2024

Karl Robert Thomas of Parkville, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 27th, at the age of 40.

Karl (Uncle KaKa by his nephew and Fryman by his family) had the biggest heart and was a person who would help anyone. He loved his family and friends, especially his furbaby, Comet, whom he loved to...

Jun 26, 2024

Earl Leroy Watkeys, 89, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024.

He was born January 21, 1935 in Elizabethville, PA to the late Harold and Eva Stroehecker Watkeys.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 61 years Melba and their daughter Jill. He is survived by his children, Steve (Tricia) Watkeys and...

Jun 25, 2024

Richard Jansen, born on January 13, 1932, to the late Wilhelmina and Alexander Jansen in New Hyde Park, NY, peacefully passed away on June 25, 2024.

Richard's journey was marked by a steadfast commitment to service, family, and community. He attended Emporia State College where he met his first wife, Evelyn, with whom he shared...

Jun 25, 2024

Nancy Browning Bahr, age 73 of Baltimore, Maryland died peacefully and suddenly in her sleep at home on June 25, 2024

Nancy was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 16, 1950, the daughter of the late Albert Love Bing and Helen Rau Bing. (Rau).

She worked for over 45 years in...

Jun 23, 2024

Ken was born 4/29/39 in Petersburg, VA, to Kenneth Earl McElroy, Sr. and Eileen Baird McElroy. He died 6/23/24 from complications of Alzheimer’s at his home in Baltimore, surrounded by his wife and his four children.

Ken and his wife Dorris celebrated their 63 wedding anniversary on June 17. They met at Thomas Jefferson High...

Jun 17, 2024

Amber Nicole Reisinger, of Pasadena, MD, who was born on November 11, 1986, passed away on June 17, 2024. She is predeceased by her sister, Kimberly Reisinger and her father, William Reisinger III. She is survived by her Mother, Robin Reisinger, her sisters: Seirra Reisinger and Cynthia Reisinger; her Grandfather, William E. Resiinger Jr; her uncles, Vincent Reisinger and...

Jun 15, 2024

Gerry Witte passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, surrounded by his two daughters, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 79.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane D. Witte, in 2013. He is survived by many family members who loved him, including his sister, Sonia Witte Snavely, his two daughters, Jill...

Jun 15, 2024

On June 15, 2024 Elsie Laura Fix, known to her friend and family as Laura, passed away at the age of 88. She was a long time resident of Severna Park, Maryland.

She enjoyed spending time with her friends and neighbors. Laura also enjoyed many hobbies including creating her own quilts and creating computerized sewing...

Jun 9, 2024

Justin Lamont Bates: aka Jay

Sunrise on January 6, 1983 to the late Carrie Lee Bates and Alvin Miller in Baltimore, Maryland. He spend his early childhood in West Baltimore with his mother Carrie Lee Bates. Who he cherish oh so much. He's fondest memories with her is when they would walk the street together...

Jun 8, 2024

In loving memory of Catherine Dollard, who passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024. She was a beacon of warmth and kindness, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.

Family was at the core of Catherine's life. Her unwavering love and devotion to her family were evident in every smile...

Jun 4, 2024

Today we share sweet memories of our beloved Deniece Liverman.

She was the youngest daughter of the late Thelma Leon Liverman Sr.

and Arnette Liverman. She was born in Guam on October 30, 1958.

She came to Baltimore at an early age and attended Baltimore City

Schools. Deniece graduated from Edmondson...

Jun 2, 2024

Daniel L Clausen, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born in MN to the late Louis Clausen and Mary Clausen nee Stofferahn. He is survived by his children Danielle Clausen and David (Amy) Clausen, former spouse Shirley Jenkins, grandchildren Jeremy, Amora, Ouray, Theodore, Abigail, and siblings, Mary, Bob,...

May 28, 2024

Gwylaine (Gwen) S. McElroy (Kuemmel) of Catonsville, MD passed away on May 28, 2024 at the age of 75. She is survived by her children Tracie McElroy and Arthur (Chip) Joseph McElroy, Jr., his wife Heather McElroy and three grandchildren, Faith Deily, Jakob McElroy and Sullivan McElroy. In addition to immediate family, she is survived by her siblings Barry...

May 26, 2024

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Ellis Herbert Ghee was born to

Minnie Lee (Ghee) Fooks and the late

Earl Randolph Ghee Sr. in Baltimore

at City Hospital on October 28, 1956

and graduated from Walbrook High

School. Ellis always deemed himself as

an entrepreneur. He had...

May 25, 2024

Joseph W. Brashears, 68, of Baltimore, Maryland, died on May 25, 2024.

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 5, 1954, to the late Charles Brashears and Margeurite Brashears nee Ludwick. Survived by the love of his life and companion of 28 years, Tina M. Reedy. Also survived by his beloved daughter, Jaime Brashears;...

May 11, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Renee Dize, beloved daughter, sister, friend and godmother, passed away suddenly at her home in Parkville in the early morning on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the age of 47. Sandra was born to Neal Mason Dize and the late Patricia Ann Dize on August 8th, 1976 in Baltimore, MD. Sandra is survived by her father Neal,...

May 4, 2024

Evon passed on Saturday May 4th at 10:16pm. She leaves behind two beautiful daughters and one amazing grandson. She was a devoted, mother and grandmother, that did anything for the people that she loved. She dedicated her life to her family and always make sure we had what we needed. You could always depend on her for anything. And...

Apr 24, 2024

Gilbert Randolph Johnson passed away on April 24, 2024 in Catonsville, Maryland, at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife Donna, children Gary (Terrie), Carlos (Michelle), Danielle (James), Jocelyn (Andre), Maya, Cortina and step-son, Kai, sisters Mary Catherine (Thomas) and Elaine, grandchildren Lauren, Devyn, Christian, Kailah and Joseph, and a host of other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...