Obituaries

Steve Ridgely

Steve Ridgely

Jun 14, 2025

On June 14th, 2025, Steve Ridgely passed away. Born on April 26th, 1960 to the late Jean Matsushige and late Edward Ridgely, he was the loving husband of Desiree Ridgely; devoted father of Jennifer Ridgely, Steven M. Ridgely and his wife Deborah, Michael Ridgely, David King, Christy Demski; and cherished grandfather of 8 Grandchildren.

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Paul Haynie

Paul Haynie

Jun 14, 2025

Paul William Haynie, age 74, sadly passed away on June 14, 2025. Paul is the beloved husband of Emilia Dynina; loving brother of the late Marie, Doris, Margaret, Shirley, and Mildred; cherished uncle of Christopher, Kathy, Susan, Mary, John, and Jeff. Paul loved traveling. He enjoyed running marathons, riding bikes, eating at IHOP, and attending concerts. Paul will be missed...

Brieanna Rader

Brieanna Rader

Jun 13, 2025

Brieanna Rader passed away on Friday, June 13th, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Brieanna was born on March 15th, 1996 in Baltimore Maryland to Mary Bichell and Robert Rader II. Brieanna loved spending time with family and friends. She loved dancing and singing and living life to the fullest. But her favorite of them all was being Mommy. Brieanna is preceded in...

Patricia Marie VanKirk

Patricia Marie VanKirk

Jun 13, 2025

Patricia Marie VanKirk, 71, a devoted resident of Ferndale, MD for 28 years and formerly of Baltimore, peacefully entered eternal rest on June 13, 2025.

Born August 9, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Helen and Charles W. Lauf Sr. From a young age, she was drawn to caregiving and pursued nursing certifications during high...

Christy Lynn Steer

Christy Lynn Steer

Jun 13, 2025

On June 13th, 2025, Christy Lynn Steer passed away. Born on March 21st, 1968 to Rose Marie and the late Michael Edward Steer, she was the loving sister of Michael Edward Steer, and his wife Jennifer Yeakel, Allison Marie Steer, and her husband Michael Sandridge; and caring aunt of Sarah Steer, Emily Steer, Chloe Steer, Grant Steer, Micah Carl, and...

Helen H. Folwell

Helen H. Folwell

Jun 12, 2025

Helen H. Folwell, age 89, sadly passed away on June 12, 2025. She was born in Newport News, VA to the late Mary and Mack Hester. Helen is the beloved wife of the late Charles D. Folwell; loving mother of Charles D. Folwell, Jr. (Debra) and the late Larry Folwell; cherished grandmother of Katherine Corrado (Brandon) and Michael Folwell; caring...

Michael John Smallwood

Michael John Smallwood

Jun 12, 2025

On June 12, 2025 Michael John Smallwood passed away at home. He was the beloved son of Ernest and Kathleen Smallwood; dear brother of Jennifer (Bennifer) Gagnon and her husband Michael; cherished uncle of John Reitzel, Taryn Crannell, Rebekah Crannell and Corey Baker; loving nephew of Susan Woodson and her husband Paul, Thomas Smallwood, Marion Feeser and her husband James,...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Fuller

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Fuller

Jun 10, 2025

On June 10, 2025 Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Fuller passed away in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Emory "Jack" Fuller and the late Mary "Louise" Fuller; dear sister of Mary "Terry" Bancewicz and her significant other Danny L. Floyd & the late John "Larry" Fuller; also lovingly survived by many family members, friends, and neighbors.

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Eddie Jo Frazier, Jr.

Eddie Jo Frazier, Jr.

Jun 5, 2025

Eddie Jo Frazier, Jr., age 40, sadly passed away on June 5, 2025. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Eddie Frazier, Sr. and Patricia Frazier (nee Evans). Eddie is the loving brother of Brittany Snyder (Eric) and Erica Suter; beloved uncle of Bryson Davis and Bentley Davis; cherished nephew of Donna Novak; caring grandson of Karen Rossen, Meemaw Mert,...

Keith John Folger

Keith John Folger

Jun 2, 2025

Keith John Folger, age 66, passed away suddenly on June 2, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1959 to the late June Wishard and the late Edward Folger. He was the dear brother of Michael and Carolyn Folger (nee Riggin), Julia Smith (nee Blaney) and Greg Smith, and Bruce Blaney; cherished step-brother of Sue Wishard-Roberts and Bill Roberts; also...

Michael L. Fritz

Michael L. Fritz

May 30, 2025

Michael L. Fritz sadly passed away on May 30, 2025 at age 76, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mike was born in Baltimore, MD and grew up in the Westport section of South Baltimore.

Mike was preceded in death by his father John, mother Julia and brother Larry. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, brother David, sisters...

Deborah A. Schaech

Deborah A. Schaech

May 28, 2025

Deborah A. Schaech, age 72, sadly passed away on May 28, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Gilbert and Shirley Gray (nee Hodgson). Deborah is the beloved mother of Tracy Barone and Mark Schaech, Jr. (Aimee); loving grandmother of Andrew Barone, III, Ethan Barone, Abigail Schaech, and Mark Schaech, III; caring sister of the late Gilbert...

Ronnie Joe Graham

Ronnie Joe Graham

May 27, 2025

Ronnie Joe Graham, age 63, sadly passed away on May 27, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Bonnie Joe Graham and the late Shirley Faye Graham (née Massengill).

Ronnie was the beloved husband of Donna Graham; devoted father to Casey Wright (Dave) and Crystal McColgan (Hunter); and cherished Pop Pop to David, Colton, Talon, Tatum,...

Kelly Alan Keppley, Sr.

Kelly Alan Keppley, Sr.

May 26, 2025

Peacefully on May 26, 2025 Kelly Alan Keppley, Sr. passed away.  He was the beloved husband of Angie Keppley; loving father of Kelly Keppley, Jr. and his wife Laura, Julia Mooney and her husband Joseph Mooney, Jr. and he was greeted in heaven by his son Shane Keppley who went before him; cherished grandpop of Harper Mooney, Cal Mooney, Sam...

Ralph Edward Beyer

Ralph Edward Beyer

May 25, 2025

On May 25th, 2025, Ralph Edward Beyer passed away. Born on January 18th, 1937 to the late Agnes and late Henry Beyer, he was the loving husband Anna Beyer; devoted father of Vicki Parker and her husband Wade, Anna McWilliams and her husband Tom, Debbie Ohl and her husband Kevin, and Michele Snyder; cherished grandfather of several grandchildren, great grandchildren,...

Mary Ellen Berry

Mary Ellen Berry

May 21, 2025

On May 21, 2025 Mary Ellen Berry passed away peacefully at home.  She was the beloved wife of Mike Berry; dear sister Donna Dieckman and her husband Bret, Martin Caulk and the late Larry Caulk, Barbara Molock, Patricia Schalizki, Joe Caulk, Allen Caulk, and Laurie Messick; also lovingly survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, and great-great nieces...

Ellen W. Dyson

Ellen W. Dyson

May 20, 2025

Ellen W. Dyson (née Walker), born on October 5, 1932, in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, in Rockville, Maryland. She was 92 years old.

In 1954, Ellen married Stephen Potter Carney of New York. The couple initially settled in 29 Palms, California, before returning to Manhattan. Their son, Philip Donovan Carney, was born on March 19,...

Steven Brian Heath

Steven Brian Heath

May 18, 2025

Steven Brian Heath, age 60, sadly passed away on May 18, 2025. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Russell and Shirley Heath (nee Hurley). Steven is the beloved father of Sarah Davis (and her husband Seth); loving grandfather of James Davis; cherished uncle of Chris Allen and Mark Allen; caring nephew of Earl Hurley; dear brother-in-law of Scott Allen....

Joey Dill, Jr.

Joey Dill, Jr.

May 14, 2025

On May 14th, 2025, Joey Dill, Jr. passed away. Born on April 16th, 1977 to Bonnie and Joseph Dill, Sr., he was the loving father of Ashley Dill; cherished grandfather of Landon Hall; dear brother of Joann Tyding and her husband Rick; caring uncle of Ciara Tyding. Joey is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Eddie Manners

Eddie Manners

May 14, 2025

On May 14th, 2025, Eddie Manners passed away. Born on August 26th, 1966 to the late JoAnn and late Edward Carroll Manners, Sr., he was the loving fiancé of Melissa Richards; dear brother of Teresa Arthur, Nicole Derrenberger, Christina Jones, Joseph Derrenberger;  and cherished grandfather of Zachary Wetzel. Eddie is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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