Obituaries

Aug 21, 2020

On August 21, 2020, with her three sons by her side, Mary Elizabeth Wiley of Catonsville, formerly of Ellicott City. Mary was born in Baltimore on June 1, 1938, to William and Clara Wrightson and grew up in St. Denis where she was raised by her two loving aunts, Mary Edith and Virginia Wrightson. She graduated from Catonsville High...

Aug 15, 2020

Elaine Rosalie Aguilar born September 4, 1927 in Los Angeles, California passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 15, 2020 in her daughter’s home in Baltimore, MD. Survived by daughter Nanci (Ritchie) Sebeniecher. Preceded by Albert Joseph “Frenchy” Reshaw II, father, Genevieve Reshaw, mother. Siblings, Martha Jane (Daryl) Allen, sister; Albert Joseph (Joanne) Reshaw III. Elaine grew up...

Aug 12, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward P. Herpel, Jr. on August 12, 2020 with his family by his side at the age of 93. Edward is the beloved husband of Mary B. Ford and the late Marcella Fink Herpel. Devoted father to Edward P. Herpel, III and his wife Susan, Marcella M. Campbell...

Aug 2, 2020

On August 2, 2020, William Robert Watts, III loving father of Rachael Ann-Marie Watts, dear brother of Mary Cain, Kimberly Watts, Katharine Watts and the late Bridgit Watts, cherished son of the late Fay Ann Watts and William Robert Watts, II, loving grandson of the late Sarah Elizabeth Hurley and William Charles Hurley, adorning nephew of William T. Hurley,...

Jul 31, 2020

On July 31, 2020, Mary Ann Roth beloved wife of the late Henry J. Roth; devoted mother of Susan Tomasulo (John), Sandy Burgamy (Kirk) and Gary Roth (Eileen). Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held at New Cathedral Cemetery. The family is planning a memorial mass sometime in 2021. In lieu...

Jul 30, 2020

David Nathaniel Bell, 58, Born August 18, 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland, died July 30, 2020 in Baltimore, of natural causes. David- aka “Dave”, son of the late Julius Richmond Bell and Shirley Bell, is survived by his son Joshua, 16, mother Shirley, 90, brother William, 61, and sister Elizabeth, 55. Dave was a graduate of Lake Clifton High School...

Jul 29, 2020

On July 29, 2020, Frances L. Suprik, dear daughter of the late William Shewbridge and Mary Barrett, beloved mother of Sue F. Jarrett and her husband Gary S. Bailey, Randy Isenock and the late Terry Isenock, loving grandmother of Samantha Aaron and her husband Michael, Michele Kraft and her husband Jeffrey, Sr, and Liegh Ann Isenock, cherished great grandmother...

Jul 23, 2020

On July 23, 2020, Joseph Long, III father of Joseph Long, IV and Sherry Long; brother of William Long.Joe worked as a security guard for 6 years, a Baltimore County school bus driver for 3 years. He also worked 35+ years at Armco Steel as a fork truck driver and automotive mechanic. Joe's interests include NHRA drag racing and...

Jul 19, 2020

Douglas R. Heist, PhD. Faculty member at Peabody Preparatory and classical pianist died suddenly on July 19 in Baltimore County. Douglas was born in Allentown, PA. on November 23, 1951 and was the son of the late Bright & Joyce Heist. He leaves behind his brother, Dwight Heist (Cynthia) of Danville, VA; niece, Chelsea Heist & nephew Christopher Heist...

Jul 19, 2020

Joyce Phlegar Fava, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. W. C. Phlegar of Johnson City, Tennessee, wife of the late Colonel James A. Fava died July 19th 2020 at the age of 98. At the time of her death she was residing at Sunrise of Severna Park, in Severna Park, Maryland. She served as Secretary for the Science Hill High...

Jul 19, 2020

Robert J. Poling, age 82, passed away peacefully On July 19, 2020 at Copper Ridge in Sykesville, MD after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Bob was born January 10, 1938 in Philippi, West Virginia, the youngest of 14 children born to Aldine D. Poling and Elisabeth Shoemaker Poling. He is survived by his wife Marcia Kuhl Poling and...

Jul 18, 2020

Gerard (Jerry) Smith of Baltimore passed away July 18, 2020 at Gilchrist Hospice Center after a two-year struggle with ALS. Originally from New Jersey, he was the youngest of four children born to James and Agnes Smith in Jersey City. He attended Marist High School and Monmouth College. Jerry was a restaurateur, owning PJ’s Pub for 33 years. He...

Jul 10, 2020

Linda Ann “Lynne” Blitz, nee Driscoll, 73, of Columbia passed away peacefully, July 10, 2020 at Howard County General Hospital. She was the cherished daughter of the late Dean Stanley Driscoll and Agnes Claire Driscoll, nee Obert; beloved wife of Alvin Michael Blitz, her husband of 52 years; loving mother of Michael David Blitz and his wife Stephanie, Mark...

Jul 9, 2020

Jul 4, 2020

Mary Louise Fish, a resident of Pickersgill Retirement Community passed away on July 4, 2020. Beloved associate of the School Sisters Notre Dame; dear daughter of the late Mary Thelma (nee Ostendorf) and Earl Fish; dear sister of the late Sister Helen M. Fish, John Fish, Jim Fish and Bob Fish. Due to the current pandemic a celebration mass...

Jul 1, 2020

Allison Henderson passed away peacefully at her home in Brookeville, MD on July 1, 2020 at the age of 59. Allison was born in Waynesburg, PA to Wayne Elliott and Sandra (Russell) Henderson. She held degrees from West Virginia State University and Kent State University. Allison had an impactful career working on education policy. She was also dedicated to...

Jul 1, 2020

Felicia Mary Proud, 70 years old, of Bel Air, MD (previously Syracuse, NY) passed away suddenly on July 1, 2020 from cardiac arrest. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 12, 1949 to Vincent and Mary Internicola (Cuoco). Felicia graduated in 1967 from West Genesee High School and went on to complete her bachelor’s degree at SUNY Oswego...

Jun 25, 2020

On 25 June 2020, George Tom (Buzz) Kuhn died at his home. Born February 27, 1933, in Bradshaw, Maryland to Cora (Crumrine) and George Kuhn. He was a graduate of St. Stephen High School in Bradshaw, MD and was a Korean War veteran. He retired from his own construction business in 1990. He was a former resident of Bradshaw,...

Jun 18, 2020

Judith A. Cottrell, nee White, 59, of Severna Park passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Thursday, June 18, 2020. She was the beloved wife of David J. Cottrell; loving mother of David J. Cottrell, Jr. and his girlfriend Victoria, William L. Cottrell and his girlfriend Stephanie, Thomas M. Cottrell, and Angela P. Cottrell; devoted...

Jun 16, 2020

Donald Lee Woodruff, age 71, of Manchester, MD, passed away June 16, 2020. Born Dec. 5, 1948 in Baltimore & raised in Randallstown MD. Donald was the son of the late William J. Woodruff & Mary C. Tegler Woodruff. He served in the U. S. Navy & retired from the U.S.P.S. with 43 years of service. He is survived...