Obituaries

Laurie Lester

Laurie Lester

Jul 5, 2017

Sadly on July 5th, 2017, Laurie Lynn Lester passed away. She was the loving wife of Patrick Lester; devoted mother of Brennan Lester and Donovan Lester; cherished daughter of Gary and the late Carolyn Heckathorn; dear sister of Janet Mcreynolds-Sustar, Gary Heckathorn, Jr. Nadine Warner and the late Craig Heckathorn. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews,...

Jeremy Pope "Bear"

Jeremy Pope "Bear"

Jul 4, 2017

On July 4, 2017 Jeremy "Bear" Pope passed from this earth. Jeremy is the devoted son of Robert & Katrin Pope; the love of "Bear's" life is Christina Danaher; he is the dear brother of Seth Pope & his wife Kristina Harrison, Brent Pope, Lindsay Meux, & Robyn Haley; he is the cherished grandson of Joseph & Norva Pope; Jeremy is the loving nephew of...

Makebblea Blackston

Makebblea Blackston

Jul 3, 2017

Makebblea “Shelly” Blackston, age 47, passed away on July 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Shelly was born on May 28, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland to Harry Blackston and the late Mary Elizabeth Blackston. Dear sister of Trina Blackston, Pamela Byrd and her husband Michael Byrd, Sr., Harry Blackston, Jr., Joseph Blackston and the late Kevin Blackston; cherished aunt of...

Edna Mae Gaisior

Edna Mae Gaisior

Jul 2, 2017

On July 2, 2017 EDNA MAE "REEVIE" Gaisior, 93, passed away.  Her family and friends will receive guests on Thursday July 6th from 3-5 & 7-9PM at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home of Lansdowne 2719 Hammonds Ferry Road, Lansdowne.  A funeral service will be held at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church on Friday July 7th at 11:00AM.  The interment...

Keith Smith, Sr.

Keith Smith, Sr.

Jul 1, 2017

On July 1, 2017 Keith Gerald Smith, Sr. passed away. Keith was the beloved husband of Marcy Smith; he was the loving father of Keith Smith, Jr. & Jason Smith; and Keith was the cherished "Pop-Pop" of Seanna Smith, Julie Ella Smith, Jasey Smith, Ayden Smith, Preston Smith, & Jerrell Gaskin.

Family and friends may gather at the family...

Charlene Obloy

Charlene Obloy

Jul 1, 2017

On July 1, 2017; Charlene Ann Obloy passed away.  She was the loving mother of David Obloy, Jeffrey Raff, Chris Obloy, Tammy Herd, Valarie Fitzgerald and their significant others; long time companion of David Godsey; cherished Mom Mom of Christopher John Obloy, Joseph Herd & his fiancé Kearstin, CPL. Jacob Herd, Damien Fitzgerald, and Lyric Fitzgerald.  Also survived by...

William Richard, Jr.

William Richard, Jr.

Jun 29, 2017

William George Richard, Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 29, 2017. He is the beloved husband of the late Alverta Richard; devoted father of Beverly Roy and her husband Gary, Bill Richard and his wife Wendy, and Donna D’Anna and her husband Anthony; loving grandfather of Katrina, Arielle, Stephanie, and Rachel; dear great...

Charlotte Ott (Nee Bull)

Charlotte Ott (Nee Bull)

Jun 29, 2017

Charlotte Ellen Ott (nee Bull) age 86, passed away on June 29, 2017. Charlotte was 8 of 9 children born on December 21, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Bernerd Joseph Bull and the late Maria A. Bull (nee Newton). Beloved wife of the late Louis Raymond Ott, Sr. for 51 years before his passing; loving mother of...

Karen Bonnett

Karen Bonnett

Jun 28, 2017

Karen Sue Bonnett (nee Stanley), age 53, suddenly passed away on June 28, 2017 in the comfort of her home. Karen was born on March 9, 1964 in Charlottesville, Virginia to Roy and Nina Stanley. She is the beloved mother of Joseph Kline and his fiancee Stephanie Patterson, Justin Johnson, Jennifer Bonnett, Jonathan King and the late Petey Kato;...

Albert Eisenhardt

Albert Eisenhardt

Jun 28, 2017

Albert Richard Eisenhardt, age 85, passed away on June 28, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Albert was born on June 22, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John Henry Eisenhardt and the late Virginia Naomi Eisenhardt (nee Banks). Beloved father of John A. Eisenhardt and his wife Marilyn Eisenhardt; cherished grandfather of Erik A. Eisenhardt and his wife...

Kareen Stromberg

Kareen Stromberg

Jun 25, 2017

Kareen Marie Stromberg, age 58, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on June 25th, 2017, after a short battle with cancer.

She was a beloved wife to a devoted husband of 37 years, Kevin Stromberg;  loving mother to Laura Sickinger, and fiancé Jonathan Flowers; David Stromberg, and wife Jennifer; cherished grandmother of Kylie, Kendall, Josalyn and Cameron; loved...

James Kloiber

James Kloiber

Jun 24, 2017

On Saturday, June 24, 2017 James J. Kloiber passed away.  A service remembering his life will be held on Friday June 30th at 11:00AM at

the Ambrose location in Arbutus, 1328 Sulphur Spring Road.

Joseph Wyckoff, Sr.

Joseph Wyckoff, Sr.

Jun 20, 2017

Joseph H. Wyckoff, Sr., age 71, passed away on June 20, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the beloved husband of the late Linda N. Wyckoff; loving father of Joseph H. Wyckoff, Jr., Pam McFadden, Bobby Wyckoff, Billy Wyckoff, Roxanne Hardesty, Brian Wyckoff, Ricky Wyckoff and loving stepfather of Jeff Palier; cherished grandfather of thirteen grandchildren and one great...

James Mclaughlin

James Mclaughlin

Jun 19, 2017

James A. McLaughlin, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 19, 2017. He is the beloved husband of Maureen S. McLaughlin; devoted father of Kiel McLaughlin and Kathy McLaughlin; loving son of Marylee Powers; cherished brother of Judy Pennington, Kerry McLaughlin, Lon McLaughlin, and Kevin Powers; also survived by many other loving relatives and friends....

Sadie Goehring

Sadie Goehring

Jun 18, 2017

Sadie Cora Goehring, age 80, passed away on June 18, 2017. She is the loving mother of the late George Dean Sandridge; beloved sister of Dorothy Bonnet; also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

A burial will be held at Parkwood Cemetery on Saturday at 9:30am. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be...

Simon Payer

Simon Payer

Jun 17, 2017

On June 17, 2017 Simon "Jimmy" Payer passed away.  He was the beloved husband of Marian Margaret Payer; loving father of Frank Payer, Stephen (Kathy) Payer, Mary Therese "Terry" (and the late Felix) Gyi; cherished Pop of Nathaniel, Garrett (Lindsay), Brian (Kelly), Rebecca Gyi Hovis (Kyle); also survived by many loving relatives, friends, and neighbors.

Charitable donations may be...

Benjamin Sheppard, Jr.

Benjamin Sheppard, Jr.

Jun 17, 2017

Peacefully on June 17, 2017, Benjamin (Bob) F. Sheppard, Jr.; beloved brother of Barbara (and her husband Milt) Greffen; loving son of the late Pauline and Benjamin Sheppard, Sr.; cherished uncle of Susan Greffen Smith, and Kirk Greffen; also survived by many loving grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Relatives and friends may visit at the Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc....

James Lohrman

James Lohrman

Jun 17, 2017

Peacefully on June 17, 2017, James W. Lohrman passed away. He was the beloved husband of Sandy Lohrman; loving step-father of David Hurst, and Henry (and his wife Maureen) Weiner; cousin of Louis Bauer; also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

Services will be private.

Carl Jansen

Carl Jansen

Jun 17, 2017

Carl Martin Jansen, age 70, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on June 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born on July 18, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Edna Jansen (nee Lenz) and the late Rudolph Jansen. Carl is the beloved father of Jennifer Jansen and beloved stepfather of Magen Short...

Teresa Rueppel

Teresa Rueppel

Jun 16, 2017

Peacefully on 6/16/2017, Teresa L. Rueppel (nee Duschl) passed away at the age of 91. Teresa was the beloved wife of the late Albin K. Rueppel. She was the loving mother of John Rueppel & his wife Cindy, & Karl Rueppel & his wife Edith; Teresa was the cherished "Grandma" of Erik and his wife Carrie, Jan & his...