Obituaries

Joyce Lynn Grams

Joyce Lynn Grams

May 9, 2025

Joyce Lynn Grams, age 62, passed away on May 9, 2025. She was born on September 24, 1962 to Shirley Perry. Joyce is the beloved mother of Jessica Taukulis and her husband Ian and Samantha Bagley and her husband Terry; loving grandmother of Jack Taukulis; dear sister of Michael Williams and the late Elvie Perry, Jr.; also survived by other...

Heidi Lee Smith

Heidi Lee Smith

May 7, 2025

Heidi Lee Smith, a nurturing mother, cherished sister, caring grandmother, loving aunt, and true friend gained her wings on May 7th, 2025. She was a strong and relentless warrior winning her fight against cancer multiple times. She fought long and hard, but unfortunately her battle is now over. She was welcomed into Heaven by her mother Nancy and father James....

Elizabeth Eva King

Elizabeth Eva King

May 5, 2025

Elizabeth Eva King, age 102, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1923 to the late Frank and Eva Plotzke. Elizabeth is the beloved wife of the late Lawrence F. King, Sr.; devoted mother of Patricia Lemanis and her husband Philip and the late Lawrence F. King, Jr. and his surviving wife Denise King;...

Douglas John Cole

Douglas John Cole

May 4, 2025

Douglas John Cole, age 46, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1979 to Michael Fleming and the late Belinda Fleming. Doug is the beloved brother of Joyce Fleming and Kimberly Fleming; cherished uncle of Ricardo Brown, Cailyn Askin, and Anthony Tucker-Harry; dear nephew of Sarah Turner and her husband Pete; also survived by...

Gladys Reeping

Gladys Reeping

May 4, 2025

Gladys L. Reeping, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025. She is the beloved mother of Melody, Betty, Danny, David, Steve, and Mark; caring sister of Robert, Diane, Linda, the late Sheppard, and the late Betty; cherished grandmother of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; also survived by other loving relatives and friends. 

A viewing will be held at Ambrose...

Patricia E. Estrada

Patricia E. Estrada

May 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness and even deeper love that the family of Patricia Estrada (Schlotthober) announce her passing on May 1, 2025, at the age of 76.

Patricia was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 11th, 1949 to the parent Charles and Mary Ellen Schlotthober. She spent the majority of her life in Baltimore, growing up in the Morrell Park...

Samuel Ritch, Jr.

Samuel Ritch, Jr.

Apr 29, 2025

Peacefully on April 29, 2025 Samuel H. Ritch, Jr. passed away. He was the beloved husband of the late Sharon "Shay" Ritch; loving father of Kevin Ritch, Patrick Ritch (Jerry), and Melinda Cummins; cherished grandfather of Matthew (Kim), Brittany (Chris), Jamie, Shane, McKella, and the late Justun, and great grandfather of Alex, Nate, Paisley, Khalil, and Elliot; & crazy cat...

Shirley Lila Carman

Shirley Lila Carman

Apr 28, 2025

On April 28th, 2025, Shirley Lila Carman passed away. Born on April 29th, 1935 to the late Mildred and late Paul Adams, she was the loving wife of Kenneth Carman; devoted mother of Bob Carman and his wife Janice, Gary Carman; dear sister of Maurice Adams and the late Sally Ann Harris.

A visitation will be held at Ambrose Funeral Home,...

Amos L. Barker

Amos L. Barker

Apr 27, 2025

Amos L. Barker, affectionately known as Duc, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1942 to the late Thomas LeGrande Barker and the late Evelyn Hutchings (nee Pope). He is the beloved husband of the late Sandra Barker; devoted father of Stephen LaDuc Barker and wife Charlene and Dani Lynne Poteet-Schooley and...

Mark Tussing

Mark Tussing

Apr 26, 2025

Mark Anthony Tussing, age 66, of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born on September 23, 1958, in Baltimore, Mark was the son of the late Bernice Machovec (nee Brown) and Elzy Tussing. He married Karon on December 24, 1986, and together they raised two children: Melissa and Michael. He was...

Randy L. Harris

Randy L. Harris

Apr 26, 2025

Randy L. Harris "Parts Man", age 63, sadly passed away on April 26, 2025. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Richard R. Harris, Sr. and Delores Mae Smith. Randy is the beloved husband of the late Sue Harris; loving father of Jason Harris and Cassie Harris; cherished grandfather of Devon, Gabe, Joey, and Isabella. Randy is also survived by...

Magdalene Fox

Magdalene Fox

Apr 25, 2025

On April 25th, 2025, Magdalene Fox passed away. Born on October 19th, 1934 to the late Alverta and the late Harry Heimiller, she was the loving wife of the late Raymond Fox, Jr.; devoted mother of the late Sandra Joyce Patton, Raymond Charles Grayson Fox, III, Patricia Mae Gorsuch and her husband Mike, Edna Diane Griffin and her husband Mel,...

Christine Ann Stonesifer

Christine Ann Stonesifer

Apr 21, 2025

Christine Ann Stonesifer, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025. She is the beloved wife of over 54 years to Grayson Stonesifer; devoted mother of Glen Stonesifer, Dale Stonesifer and his wife Kelly, and Jeffry Stonesifer and his wife Desiree; loving grandmother of Emily, Megan, Zachary, Aiden, Addison, Matthew, Katelyn, Lindsey, Dylan, and Riley and two great grandchildren;...

Howard Edward Lockard

Howard Edward Lockard

Apr 20, 2025

Howard Edward Lockard, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2025. He was born, one of eight, on December 4, 1945 to the late Earl and Goldie Lockard. He is the beloved husband of over 43 years to Sharon Lockard; devoted father of Russell Lockard, Lisa Wheeler and her husband Ronald, Melissa Swanke and her husband Matthew,...

Mary Lou Mogenhan

Mary Lou Mogenhan

Apr 19, 2025

Mary Lou Mogenhan died peacefully on April 19, 2025 after a long illness.

She is survived by seven siblings: Joseph T., Linda L. Blizzard (Ronald), Ann M, Paul A., Katherine A., Patricia L. Harrison (Jeffrey), Joan F. Mary Lou was predeceased by her father in 2011, her mother in 2009 and her youngest brother, Mark, in 1997. She is survived by...

Dawn White Broyles

Dawn White Broyles

Apr 19, 2025

On April 19th, 2025, Dawn White Broyles passed away. Born on August 13th, 1971 to Mary Catherine White and the late Charles Howard White, Sr., she was the devoted wife of Steven Broyles; mother of Rachel Gregory and Ashley White; cherished grandmother of Grant, Aubrey, Reagan-Lee, Kinsley; dear sister of Butch White, Jr. and wife Shauna, Robin Eney and husband...

Michael William Finnerin

Michael William Finnerin

Apr 19, 2025

"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard"

Michael William Finnerin (Mike) (Poppy) Born on October 5, 1946, in Winsted Connecticut to the late Bill and Bess Finnerin; he was the beloved husband of 58 years of Sharon Zirkle Finnerin; loving father of Jeffrey (Laura) &Ryan (Denny); cherished grandfather of Kiley (fiancé Chris Whitehouse), Gabe and...

Samuel Waweru Mbatia

Samuel Waweru Mbatia

Apr 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Samuel Waweru Mbatia on April 18, 2025, at the age of 63.

Born in Kenya, East Africa, the youngest son of Lee James Mbatia Wanjui and Isabel Wairimu Wanjui, Samuel later moved to the United States, where he earned a degree in Accounting from the University of the District of...

Nora J. Eichenlaub

Nora J. Eichenlaub

Apr 18, 2025

Nora Jean Eichenlaub (née Harrell), born July 28, 1949, died April 18, 2025.

Jean passed away from a long-suffering bout with Cancer. Beloved wife of Charles, loving Mother of Barbara Saunders (Chris), and the late Gary Cooper (Leigh).

Dutiful Sister of the late James Harrell, half-sister to a number of siblings, and caring sister-in-law of Chrissie Earley (Gerry, Sr.) and John Eichenlaub...

Barbara Agel DeMay

Barbara Agel DeMay

Apr 17, 2025

On April 17th, 2025, Barbara Agel DeMay passed away. Born on March 30th, 1952 to the late Nellie and late Vernon Agel, “Bubba” was the loving wife of Ivan DeMay; devoted mother of Frank Smith and wife Susan Norton, George Smith and wife Kim, Penny Kuzak and husband Richard; cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and dear...