Obituaries

Jul 4, 2016

On July 4th, 2016, Cheryl Ann Reynolds passed away. She was the loving wife of David Reynolds, Sr.; devoted mother of David Reynolds, Jr., Timothy Reynolds, and Jennifer Smith and her husband Philip Smith; cherished daughter of Charles and Katherine Shormann; and dear sister of Deborah Johnson, Vickie Kibbler, Connie Copeland, and Chuck Shormann.

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Jul 4, 2016

Suddenly on July 4, 2016 Carol F. Hamilton (nee Branham) passed away. Carol was the devoted daughter of Estelle Branham; the beloved mother of Brittany Hamilton & her husband Rodger Simpkins, Jennifer Branham & her husband Mark Schlerth and Amber and Heather Hamilton; Carol was the cherished "Mom-Mom" of Alexis, Dustin, Aiden, Mackenzie, Neveah, Devon, & Malachi; and she...

Jul 1, 2016

Richard Smith, age 69, of Baltimore passed away peacefully on July 1, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Sylvester and Catherine Smith and his sisters Lois Smith Sanchez and Linda Smith. Richard is the loving brother of Donald Smith, James Smith, and Thomas Smith; dear uncle of Michael Smith and his fiancée Mceachein, Carl Smith, Keith...

Jul 1, 2016

Michael R. Hughes, Jr., age 52, unexpectedly passed away on July 1, 2016 in Halethorpe, Maryland. Michael was born on May 30, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland to Michael R. Hughes, Sr. and Betty I. Hughes; loving brother of Sharon L. Gerwig and her husband William, Michele C. Hill and...

Jun 30, 2016

David Bruce Lipscomb passed away on June 30, 2016. He is the loving fiancée of Lorraine; beloved son of Lucille Patchett; dear brother of Marvin, Helen, Walter and Frances; devoted father of Isaiah, Jason, Felicia and step father of Eddie, Justin, and Cindy; caring grandfather of Destiny, Alexia, Jada, Jamila, Henry, and Tony; best friend of Ronnie.

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Jun 29, 2016

Richard “Schep” Scheppske, age 64, passed away on June 29, 2016 in the loving care of his beloved brother Charlie and Liliana Bramhall. He was born on August 10, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the beloved son of the late Dolores Bramhall and Charles O. Bramhall, Sr.; loving brother of Charles Bramhall and his wife Liliana Bramhall, and...

Jun 23, 2016

Barbara Gerlack, age 74, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles H. Gerlack and her dear sister Vivian Halloway. Barbara is the devoted mother of Charles Gerlack and his wife Patricia and Vernon Gerlack and his wife Tina; dear grandmother of Brittany Gerlack, Joseph Gerlack, Jayden Gerlack, Kaylee Gerlack,...

Jun 23, 2016

Irene Thelma. (nee Brose) Williams, 99, of Taylorsville, MD passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Dove House in Westminster, MD.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 6, 1916.

She had an unwavering faith and trust in God and was a “prayer warrior”.  She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

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Jun 23, 2016

Francis X. Lucke, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2016. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy Lucke and two sons Joseph and John. Francis is the devoted father of Francis, Linda, Mary, Florance, Dorothy, and Frances; dear grandfather of Robert, Christina, Brandon, Steven, Harlee, Kacey, Rachel, and John; caring great grandfather of...

Jun 21, 2016

Anna “ Gertrude” Mauer, age 98, passed away on June 21, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late John Calvin Mauer; loving mother of Kenneth H. Mauer and his wife Marlene, John G. Mauer and the late Georgiana; cherished grandmother of Katey, Jennifer and Deanna, and great-grandmother of Vincent, Alec,...

Jun 21, 2016

Margaret R. Buckmaster, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was born on October 28, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Reidar Lotvedt and Margaret Lotvedt; beloved wife of Allen J. Buckmaster;...

Jun 20, 2016

Carol E. “Nana” Roche, age 78, passed away on June 20, 2016 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was born on January 7, 1938 in Lynn, MA to the late Ernest Pollister and Edith Pollister (nee Fisher); beloved wife of Thomas W. Roche, Sr.; loving mother of Jan Baker & her husband David, Peggy Novak and her husband Charles, Linda Still...

Jun 18, 2016

Helen A. Simpkins (nee Henn), age 84, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2016. She is the beloved wife of the late Douglas Simpkins, Sr.; devoted mother of Douglas Jr., Milton, Norman, Deborah, Keith, Brian, Sr., Timothy, Scott Sr., Drucilla Simpkins. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.

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Jun 15, 2016

On June 15th, 2016, James H. Burg passed away. He was the loving companion of Marjorie Gillespie; beloved husband of the late Nancy Burg; loving father of Glorya Cowley, Christopher Burg, Julianna Countess and the late Michael Burg; cherished grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Family and friends may call at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home of Lansdowne,...

Jun 15, 2016

On June 15, 2016, Lydia A. Altomare, loving wife of the late John J. Altomare; devoted mother of John O. Altomare, Victoria Altomare, and Mark Altomare; cherished grandmother of John “Joe” Altomare, Troy Altomare, Jennifer Altomare, Kara Altomare, Lisa C. Altomare who preceded her in death and great grandchildren, Sophia, Shayne, and Sabatian; and dear sister of the late...

Jun 15, 2016

On June 15, 2016, Delores A. M. Pappas, loving wife of the late Peter Pappas; devoted mother of Earl Pappas, and Patricia Brown and her husband Edward; cherished grandmother of Matthew Pappas, Hannah Arnold, and Michelle Coleman; and dear great grandmother of 6 and 1 great great grandchild.

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Jun 13, 2016

Sandra Dugger, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2016. Sandra is the devoted mother of John (Bo) Dugger, Jr. and his wife Mary, Melody Natishin and her husband Michael, and the late Billy Dugger; loving grandmother of John Dugger III, Bryant Dugger, Cody Gilbert, Joseph Gilbert, and Amy Natishin; dear great grandmother of Layla Dugger; caring...

Jun 12, 2016

Annie Elizabeth Dovi, age 77, passed away on June 12, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. Caring daughter of the late Walter Leo Morris, Sr.; beloved wife of Sebastian Joseph Dovi, Jr.; loving mother of Roseanna Liskey and her husband Jack, Angelina Dovi and the late Sebastian J. Dovi, III and Darryl Ray “Delray” Dovi; dear sister of Faye Leona Blasy;...

Jun 11, 2016

On June 11th, 2016, David W. Taylor passed away. He was the loving boyfriend of Beverly Cozio; caring father of Alisa Kemmerzell, Amber Cozio, David Taylor, Jr., and Zachary Taylor; beloved son of Josephine Zybell, and the late William Taylor, Sr.; and dear brother of Lawrence Taylor, William Taylor, and Pam Callis. David is also survived by many other...

Jun 10, 2016

Agnes M. Davis, age 89, passed away on June 10, 2016 in Garner, North Carolina. She was born on February 9, 1927 in Arbutus, Maryland to the late Francis and Mary Cutair. She is the beloved wife of the late Julian K. Davis; and loving sister of Charles "Putsy" Cutair. Also, survived by loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

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