Obituaries

Hazel Virginia Hall

Hazel Virginia Hall

Jul 10, 2026

Hazel Virginia Hall, age 89, sadly passed away on July 10, 2026. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Samuel W. Henson and the late Rosa E. Henson. Hazel was a den mother for the Boy Scouts. She was also a longtime member of St. Benedict's Catholic Church and choir, Emmanuel Lutheran Church choir, and the Towson Choral...

Kirk Lambie

Kirk Lambie

Jul 5, 2026

Kirk Lambie, age 59, passed away on July 5, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1967 to the late Lloyd and Theoda Lambie. Kirk is the beloved brother of Kenneth Lambie, Sr. and Neva (the late Edward Millward) Lambie; cherished uncle of Tabbetha Phillips; great uncle of Miranda Lambie and her children Bryson Abbott and Brittany Abbott, and Baysha...

Elaine E. Derossett

Elaine E. Derossett

Jul 3, 2026

Elaine E. Derossett, age 81, sadly passed away on July 3, 2026. Elaine is the beloved mother of April Derossett, Bobbie Derossett, the late Kellie Derossett, the late Jackie Derossett, and the late Tony Derossett, Sr. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and other loving relatives.

Roger Twigg, Sr.

Roger Twigg, Sr.

Jul 2, 2026

Louis Roger Twigg, Sr. 84, of Linthicum Heights, MD, passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2026 at his residence. Roger was born on March 23rd, 1942 in Maryland, to Hallie Odell Phares and Louis Edward Twigg.

After high school, Roger joined the United States Marine Corp and then went on to be a crime reporter for The Baltimore Sun for 33...

Gayle L. Kallas

Gayle L. Kallas

Jul 1, 2026

Gayle L. Kallas, age 81, sadly passed away on July 1, 2026. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Milton and the late Beulah Lembach. Gayle is the beloved wife of Joe Kallas; loving sister of Milton Lembach, Gene Lembach, and Jerry Lembach. Gayle is also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

Family and friends may gather at...

Michael John Brafford

Michael John Brafford

Jun 30, 2026

Michael John Brafford, age 42, sadly passed away on June 30, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Janie and Michael Brafford. Michael is the beloved father of Jordan Brafford, Jadilyn Brafford, and Mikel Brafford; loving brother of Heather Mitchell, Danny Brafford, and the late Andrew Brafford. 

Family and friends may gather at Ambrose Funeral Home, 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd.,...

John C. Jenkins

John C. Jenkins

Jun 30, 2026

John Carroll Jenkins, of Delmar, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 30th at 5:30am at the age of 70.

Born on January 11, 1956, in the Bronx, New York, John was the son of the late Roland Carroll Jenkins and Frances Pantelis. He built a life centered on hard work, family, and dedication to others.

John spent his career in the home...

Patricia Leona Flynn (nee Skipper)

Patricia Leona Flynn (nee Skipper)

Jun 27, 2026

Patricia Leona Flynn (nee Skipper), age 73, sadly passed away on June 27, 2026.Patricia was a woman of simple pleasures who found great peace, joy, and purpose in nature. An avid gardener, she spent countless hours tending to her plants, watching them grow and flourish under her dedicated care. Her deep love for gardening ultimately blossomed into a fulfilling profession,...

Denise Shortt

Denise Shortt

Jun 23, 2026

Denise Shortt, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2026. She is the beloved daughter of Doris Condon; cherished mother of Tammy (Eddie) Frantz, Tonia Peterson, the late Tony Shortt, and the late Donald Shortt, Jr.; dear sister of John Garrett and Darla Green; devoted grandmother of Ashley Shortt, Tiffany Wisner, Courtney, Amber Frantz, Candyce Wisner, Michael...

Sandra L. Smith

Sandra L. Smith

Jun 23, 2026

Sandra Smith, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1946 to the late Melvin Walter, Jr. and Judy Jones-Sarvis. Sandra is the beloved mother of Sheila (Patrick) Goralski, Tina (Steve) Schillinberg, Lisa (the late Joe) Kaufman; loving Mom Mom of Brandi (Kyle), Brittani (Adam), Lindsay (Dave), Stephen (Kathleen), Patrick, Jr....

Eric Ryan Drowsky

Eric Ryan Drowsky

Jun 21, 2026

Eric Ryan Drowsky, age 20, passed away unexpectedly after an accident on June 21, 2026. He was born on March 25, 2006 to Meredith Bellomy and Gary Drowsky, Sr. Eric is the beloved brother of Gary Drowsky, Jr.; cherished nephew of Elizabeth Bellomy and her wife Amy, Vera Baumgarten , Terrie Hawk, Vincent Drowsky , Eddison Whitfield, LaShaurn Bellomy, Mary...

Helen Pauline Kosar

Helen Pauline Kosar

Jun 20, 2026

Helen Pauline Kosar, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2026. She was born on April 30, 1940 to the late Frank and Pauline Rydzewski. Helen is the wife of the late James Kosar; devoted mother of Sharon Dietz and Jamie Kosar and his wife Katie; cherished grandmother of Meghan (Scott) Kennard, Sarah (Brian) Weatherly, Michael (Jennifer)...

Terry Walger

Terry Walger

Jun 16, 2026

Terry Dettor Walger, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and her longtime aide, Norma Williams, on June 16, 2026. Born in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of Dorothy Seeger Dettor and Meredith Dettor Sr.

Terry married Louis (Bud) M Walger III in 1968 and became a stepmother to four daughters. Bud’s adventurous streak took them all around...

Tai Phan, Sr.

Tai Phan, Sr.

Jun 14, 2026

Tai Phan, Sr., age 59, passed away on June 14, 2026. He was the beloved husband of over 30 years to Lieu Nguyen. He was the cherished father of Tai Phan, Jr. and his wife Ali Phan, Laura Phan, Paula Phan, and Therisa Phan; devoted grandfather of Adalyn Phan; and is also survived by many siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, and...

Michael McHale

Michael McHale

Jun 13, 2026

Michael McHale, 90 of Baltimore, MD, passed away on June 13, 2026.

Born on September 3rd, 1935, in Tavanaghmore, County Mayo, Ireland. Mike was the beloved husband of Eileen for over 60 years. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, service, and quiet strength.

In addition to his loving wife Eileen, Mike is survived by sons Mike (Trisha) and Barry (Sarah);...

Deborah "Debbie" Holden

Deborah "Debbie" Holden

Jun 11, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Holden passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026.

Debbie is survived by her devoted husband, Michael Holden; her daughter, Michele Kendrick, and son-in-law, Chad Kendrick. She was the beloved daughter of the late Roger and Margaret Chenoweth; sister of the late Roger Chenoweth, survived by her brother, Bryan Chenoweth; sisters, Ann Marie Burmeister Husband Jason Burmeister and Christine Baran....

Rev. Jestina Collins

Rev. Jestina Collins

Jun 11, 2026

Jestina Collins, age 90, sadly passed away on June 11, 2026. She was born in New Jersey to the late Richard Blett and the late Gertrude Warren (nee Hartzel). Jestina is the beloved wife of the late Earl Collins; loving mother of Susan Fox (Richard), Carla McCoy (Chris), the late Steve Collins, and Mary Collins; dear grandmother of William Blair...

Robert Critzer

Robert Critzer

Jun 11, 2026

On June 11, 2026, Robert Eugene Critzer, affectionately known as Pops, passed away. He was loving father of Amy Lucille Critzer, Donna Critzer, and Nancy Pion; cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; dear brother of Esther Bathgate, Donald Critzer, Nancy Simmont, the late Frances Jewell, and the late William Critzer, Jr.

Family members and friends will gather in our...

Diane Regena Herlth

Diane Regena Herlth

Jun 6, 2026

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, after a lengthy illness, Diane Regene Herlth passed away. She is survived by husband of fifty-five years, Stephen C. Herlth Sr., Son, Stephen C. Herlth Jr., Daughter In-law Erica Herlth, three Grandchildren, Zoe, Michaela, and Gavin. Family has elected Diane to be cremated with no viewing or memorials at this time.

Christopher P. Schlick, Sr.

Christopher P. Schlick, Sr.

Jun 6, 2026

Christopher Peter Schlick, Sr., age 69, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026. He is the beloved husband of Dottie Schlick; cherished father of William Schlick, Sr. and his wife Jeanne Terry, Deborah Schlick and her husband Ernest Powell, the late Christopher Schlick, Jr., and the late Joseph Schlick, Sr.; dear grandfather of Devin Schlick, Dillon Schlick, Dominic Schlick, Joeseph...