Obituaries

Robin Yokum

Robin Yokum

Mar 23, 2026

Robin Charlene Yokum, age 63, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. Born on September 7, 1962, Robin lived a life rooted in faith, devotion to family, and dedication to her work and community.

Robin spent nearly 40 years working as a service advisor, a career she approached with commitment, integrity, and care. Over the decades, she built...

William "Billy" M. McClung, IV

William "Billy" M. McClung, IV

Mar 17, 2026

William “Billy” M. McClung, IV, age 53, sadly passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Susan M. Hannigan and William M. McClung, III. Billy is the beloved husband of Dawn McClung; loving father of Kaila M. Smith (and her husband Damien), William M. McClung, V, and Brooke N. McClung; cherished grandfather of William M....

Terry Lee Smith, Sr.

Terry Lee Smith, Sr.

Mar 16, 2026

Terry Smith, Sr., age 69, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. He is the beloved husband of over 15 years to Becky Hopper; loving father of Robert Smith and Terry Smith, Jr., and step father of Nicholas Hopper and his wife Dana and Derek Hopper and his wife Jennifer; dear grandfather of Karis, Mason, Camden, and Colton; brother of...

Carol Ann Le Duce

Carol Ann Le Duce

Mar 12, 2026

Carol Ann Le Duce, age 72, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1953 to the late Robert and Margaret Reith. Carol is the beloved wife of the late Darryl Joseph Le Duce; loving mother of Sebastian David Patterson; cherished sister and lifelong friend of Marie Elena Sudbrook and her husband Bruce C. Sudbrook;...

Deborah Sprought

Deborah Sprought

Mar 11, 2026

Deborah Sprought, age 74, sadly passed away on March 11, 2026. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Stanley Grokas and the late Marian Grokas (nee Poltrok). Deborah is the beloved wife of the late Tommy Sprought; loving mother of Yvonne Smith and Daniel Coby; cherished grandmother of Marc Johnson, Adam Jenkins (and his wife Nicole), and Shane...

Maria Tereshchenko

Maria Tereshchenko

Mar 11, 2026

Maria Tereschchenko, age 89, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on March 11, 2026 after battling heart failure.

Maria was the youngest of three siblings. She is preceded in death by her brother and sister, Victor and Yanina.

She was born on October 18, 1936 and grew up during World War II and the Famine of Ukraine in 1946,...

Donald J. Brown, Sr.

Donald J. Brown, Sr.

Mar 10, 2026

On March 10, 2026 Donald J. Brown, Sr. passed away peacefully at home. He was the beloved husband of Martha Brown (nee Vorbach); loving father of Donald Brown, Jr. and his wife Pam Brown, Michael Brown and his wife Theresa, and Michele Hankins and her husband Kevin; cherished grandfather of Matthew Brown, Michael Brown, Jr. and his wife Denise, Sara...

Michael J. Svehla

Michael J. Svehla

Mar 9, 2026

On March 9th, 2026, Michael J. Svehla passed away. Born on May 1st, 1957 to the late Sherry and late Edward Svehla, he was the loving husband of Margaret Svehla; devoted father of Michael M. Svehla and wife Rebecca, Shannon Hayes; cherished grandfather of Cameron Engles, Christopher Engles, Corey Engles, Tristan Turner, Chase Turner, Terrance Hayes, Kaitlyn Svehla; caring great...

Barbara Jean Edson

Barbara Jean Edson

Mar 3, 2026

Barbara Jean Edson, age 83, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2026. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John S. Edson and the late Olive L. Edson. Barbara is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. She is predeceased by 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

A Graveside Service will be held at Good Shepherd Cemetery,...

Victor A. Gant

Victor A. Gant

Mar 3, 2026

On March 3rd, 2026, Victor A. Gant passed away. Born on September 30th, 1952 to the late Constance and late Frederick Gant, he was the loving husband of Margaret Gant; devoted father of Daniel Gant and his wife Sandi, the late Regina Butts, Curtis Butts, Jr., Peggy David and her husband Archimedes; cherished grandfather of fifteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren,...

Apollo William Francis Thomas

Apollo William Francis Thomas

Mar 2, 2026

Apollo William Francis Thomas was born on December 20, 2025 to Niyidiyia Coleman and Brandon Thomas. Though his time on earth was brief, he filled all of our hearts with an immeasurable amount of love and joy. Apollo passed peacefully on March 2, 2026 with his family by his side.

 He leaves behind to forever cherish his memory his grandparents; his...

Marjorie Green

Marjorie Green

Feb 27, 2026

On February 27, 2026, Marjorie Green passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to the people she loved. She was 76 years old.

Born on June 24, 1949, to the late Marjorie and the late Joe Purdy, she was the beloved wife of the late David Green, Sr.; devoted mother of Richard, Melissa, David Jr. and...

Eugene Weedon

Eugene Weedon

Feb 27, 2026

On February 27th, 2026, Eugene Weedon passed away. Born on November 11th, 1942 to the late Mary and late John Weedon; he was the devoted father of Shelley Riggin and her husband William, Donna Belcher and her late husband Larry, Jeanne DeBoy and her husband John, Kathy White and her husband Sean; cherished grandfather of the late Blair Hardy, Alec...

Carolyn Joan Decker

Carolyn Joan Decker

Feb 19, 2026

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Carolyn Joan Decker, age 80, who quietly went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026 during her sleep following a sudden, brief illness. Carolyn was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 6, 1945 to Ruth Irene (nee Sonnenleiter) and Joseph John Wrobel. She grew up locally in Curtis Bay and...

Tony R. Derossett, Sr.

Tony R. Derossett, Sr.

Feb 19, 2026

On February 19th, 2026, Tony R. Derossett, Sr. passed away. Born on April 2nd, 1980 to Elaine and the late Norman Derossett, he was the loving husband of Amber Irwin-Derossett; devoted father of Layana Delguidice, Nevaeh Delguidice, Adrean Derossett, Shanihya Derossett, Tony Derosett, Jr.; and dear brother of the late Kellie Derossett, the late Jackie Derossett, Bobbie Williams and her...

Ida "May" Bennett

Ida "May" Bennett

Feb 19, 2026

With full hearts and deep love, we announce the peaceful passing of Ida “May” Bennett, who left this world on February 19th at the age of 80.

She was the beloved wife of Grayson Bennett Jr for 61 devoted years — a partnership built on loyalty, laughter, and unwavering love. Together they created a family that became her greatest pride and...

John Trimper

John Trimper

Feb 16, 2026

John Norman Trimper, affectionately known as Jack, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2026. Born on January 6, 1951, to the late John and Helen Trimper, he was a native Baltimorean who made a profound impact through his work as an Artist, Poet, and Educator.

'Mr. Jack' devoted his career to inspiring students and nurturing their creativity,...

Dorothy C. McBee

Dorothy C. McBee

Feb 15, 2026

On February 15, 2026 Dorothy McBee passed away in Venice, FL. She was born on July 2, 1930 to the late Salvdore and Maria Alascia. Dorothy is the beloved wife of the late Carroll; loving mother of Carroll E. McBee and his wife Judy, Kenneth R. McBee and his wife Nancy, Regina M. Gutshall and her husband Stan, and Cathy...

Laurence M. Walker, Sr.

Laurence M. Walker, Sr.

Feb 13, 2026

Laurence Melvin Walker, Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by family and love. 

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by loyalty, hard work, and a love for his family. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served proudly for four years — and, as he...

Jason Matthew Hatfield

Jason Matthew Hatfield

Feb 12, 2026

Jason Matthew Hatfield, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2026. He was born on April 28, 1993 to Sheila Curry and the late David Hatfield. Jason is the beloved brother of Heather Hatfield and Alicia Hatfield; devoted uncle of Xander Brown, Sophia Brown, and Seth Brown; also survived by many other loving relatives and a host of friends.

A...