Obituaries

Breanna C. Snyder

Breanna C. Snyder

Jun 22, 2023

Breanna Carmela Snyder, age 25, sadly passed away on June 22, 2023. Breanna was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Charles Snyder and Suzanne Harris (Robert Harris). She is the beloved life partner of the late Kenneth Blackstone; loving mother of Gary Jr., Aaliyah, Alexus, and Kennard; caring sister of Timothy, Brent, Samantha (Dillon), and Sara; cherished granddaughter of...

Janis Ann Ridgway

Janis Ann Ridgway

Jun 21, 2023

 

On June 21 Janis Ann Ridgway passed away. Born to the late Philip and Catherine Amrhein in Baltimore MD, and loving sister to the late Philip Amrhein. Janis was the loving wife of Ronald Ridgway; the dearest sister-in-law to Anna Amrhein; dearest cousin to Connie Andrews; beloved aunt to Jack Amrhein and his wife Kathy and Paul Amrhein and his...

Merry Pipta

Merry Pipta

Jun 19, 2023

Merry Ellen Pipta (née Runkles), a cherished mother, grandmother, and widow, peacefully passed away on June 19, 2023, in West Palm Beach, FL. She was born on December 25, 1932, in Baltimore, MD, to Oscar Charles and Elizabeth Bennett (Porter) Runkles. Growing up in a large family, Merry was one of nine children, including Thomas Runkles, Pauline Deetz, Betty Woolford, Oscar...

Kevin James Johnson

Kevin James Johnson

Jun 19, 2023

Our Warrior has laid down his sword and has gained his heavenly crown, while his brother welcomes him home.

On June 19, Kevin James Johnson entered into rest. Kevin was the beloved son of Wendy Johnson and the late Marion Compton; beloved step-son of Luches Sheffield and Carl Singleton; cherished father of Serenity Johnson; dear uncle of Shirah Busick; brother...

Tina Marie Cunningham

Tina Marie Cunningham

Jun 18, 2023

On June 18th, 2023, Tina Marie Cunningham passed away. Born on July 12th, 1967 to the late Carol Smith and late Robert Wyndham, she was the devoted mother of Crystal Jessop, Ashley Smith, Megan Smith, Jenna Davis, Frederick Grapes; cherished grandmother of Robert, Jr., Brandon, Christopher, Jr., Joshua, Keirstyn, Caylee, Aaliyah, Georgie, Chris B.; dear sister of Robin Gauger and...

Paula L. Cross

Paula L. Cross

Jun 17, 2023

On June 17th, 2023, Paula L. Cross passed away. Born on October 6th, 1964 to the late Lillian and late Paul Cook, she was the loving wife of Mark Cross; devoted mother of David Gardner and wife Katelyn, Anthony Cross and wife Kierra, Ashley Cook; cherished Grandmother of Laylah, Kenzleigh, Dakota, Liam, Cameron, Roman, Hailey; dear sister of Kevin Cook...

Shelia Morris

Shelia Morris

Jun 16, 2023

Shelia Morris, age 66, sadly passed away on June 16, 2023. Shelia was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Herb Morris and Helen Boyce. She is the beloved partner of 23 years to James Kendall; loving mother of Amy Lightcap, Donna Critzer, and James Morris-Montgomery (Kim); caring step-mother of Rob Kendall and James Kendall; cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren. Shelia is...

Michael Patrick Cantwell

Michael Patrick Cantwell

Jun 13, 2023

 

Michael Patrick Cantwell, age 65, sadly passed away on June 13, 2023. Michael is the beloved son of the late Ralph J. Cantwell & the late Jeanette Carmen Cantwell (nee Vasquez); loving father of Michelle Lee White; cherished grandfather of Julian Michael and Elianna White; caring brother of Tracy Lester, brother in law Ronnie Lester, the late Jeanette Cantwell...

Donald Lefkowitz

Donald Lefkowitz

Jun 11, 2023

On June 11th, 2023, Donald Lefkowitz passed away. Born on March 9th, 1974 to the late Betty and late Donald Lefkowitz, Sr., he was the devoted father of Madison Lefkowitz, Ruby Lefkowitz; dear brother of Eva Gray, Lester Jenkins, John Lefkowitz, Wilma Strapp, Donna Wagne the late Mary Lefkowitz, the late Sissy Lefkowitz, and the late Patty Lefkowitz. Donald is...

Dolores "Dee" Arrington

Dolores "Dee" Arrington

Jun 11, 2023

 

Dolores (Dee) Roberta Miller Svehla-Arrington of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on June 11, 2023 following emergency surgery the previous week.  Dee was the daughter of the late Martha and Irvin Miller. Born in Baltimore, MD and grew up in Overlea, MD, where she graduated from Parkville High School.  She was previously married to Thomas Svehla and a widow...

Ruth Foxwell

Ruth Foxwell

Jun 11, 2023

Ruth Foxwell, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023. She is the beloved wife of 73 years to James B. Foxwell, Jr.; devoted mother of Sandra Swanke and her husband Henry (Bill) and Brenda Kitchen and her husband Dean; cherished grandmother of Blair Kitchen and his wife Lucia, Myles Kitchen and his wife Jess, Wayne Swanke and his...

Geraldine Adams

Geraldine Adams

Jun 5, 2023

Geraldine Adams, age 98, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023. She is the beloved wife of the late Allenby Adams; devoted mother of Sharon Cugle, Raymond Lokey Jr. and his wife Diana, Donna Halton, Barbara Hardesty and her husband Bud; loving Grams of Kim Cugle Blair and her husband Chris, Karen Dutton and her husband Tom, Dawn Coleman and...

Tom Holden

Tom Holden

Jun 4, 2023

On June 4, 2023 Thomas Anthony Holden passed away.  He was the beloved husband of Dawn Holden; loving father of Steven Lawrence Holden and Ryan Christopher Holden; dear brother of Rob Cochran and his wife Cheryl, Michelle Walters and her husband James, Laurie Heisler and her husband James, Michael Benton and his wife Florence, Carol Spriggs and her husband Kevin...

Thomas Frederick Mildner, Sr.

Thomas Frederick Mildner, Sr.

May 30, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Frederick Mildner, Sr., age 61, sadly passed away on May 30, 2023. Thomas was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John E. Mildner and the late Ellen C. Mildner (nee Pohle). He is the beloved husband of Deborah Mildner. He is the loving father of Ellen Mildner, Rebecca Parsons (Brandon), Thomas Mildner Jr, Patricia Mildner, Matthew Mildner,...

Diana Jean Anderson

Diana Jean Anderson

May 30, 2023

On May 30th, 2023, Diana Jean Anderson, known as "Sissy" passed away. Born on August 16th, 1951 to the late Betty J. and late David P. Anderson, she was the dear sister of the late John J. Anderson and surviving wife Patricia, Steven R. Anderson and wife Kimberly, James C. Anderson and wife Kay; loving aunt of Jennifer Anderson, Sarah...

Thomas "Fred" Coates

Thomas "Fred" Coates

May 26, 2023

Thomas “Fred” Coates, age 104, sadly passed away on May 26, 2023. Fred was born in Newland, Virginia to the late Thomas E. Coates and the late Virginia M. Gray Coates. He was the beloved husband of the late Ida M. Sullivan Coates;  loving father of the late Frederick R. Coates, the late Darlene D. Engleman and the late Nancy...

Barbara Lee Teves

Barbara Lee Teves

May 24, 2023

Barbara Lee Teves, age 84, sadly passed away on May 24, 2023. Barbara was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Robert J. Lewis, Jr. & the late Dorothy M. Lewis (nee Kight). She is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Martin R. Teves; beloved mother of Cynthia Hoyle (Milton), Roberta Horton, Gwen Breidenbach (Frank), and Martina Grafton...

Kimberly Anne McDonough-Ford

Kimberly Anne McDonough-Ford

May 24, 2023

Kimberly Anne McDonough-Ford, age 48, sadly passed away on May 24, 2023. Kimberly was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Robert Michael Cofiell & the late Jean Patricia Cofiell. She is the devoted wife of Christopher Ford; loving mother of Kateland & Rhiana; cherished sister of Michael (and his wife Wendy); loving sister-in-law of Tony; caring aunt of Anna...

Flo Martinez

Flo Martinez

May 23, 2023

 

Florence “Flo” Irene Martinez (nee Tiller), previously Florence Irene Shumaker, passed away on May 23rd, 2023. Born in Hillside, MD on the same day as her sister Nancy Harris’ birthday, August 11th, 1941, to Mildred L. (Grimmley) Tiller and the late Robert I. Tiller, Jr., she was the loving wife of the late Gerald “Jerry” Maurice Martinez; devoted mother...