Obituaries

JoAnn Tasker

JoAnn Tasker

Jan 11, 2024

JoAnn Tasker, age 84, sadly passed away on January 11, 2024. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Roy Mellott and the late Virgie Wright. JoAnn is the beloved wife of the late William Tasker, Sr; loving mother of Connie Tasker, Bonnie Schmelyun (the late Butch), William Tasker, Jr., Roy E. Tasker, Sr., and JoAnn Rhoten (Jessie); cherished...

Ezra Morningstar

Ezra Morningstar

Jan 9, 2024

Ezra Jobe Morningstar, was the beloved son of William Eugene Morningstar and Cana Praise Morningstar, nurturing and playful brother of Judah Kai, Arie Mahala and Magnolia Soleil Morningstar, devoted grandson of Elizabeth (“Mom Mom”) and William (“Dad Dad”) Morningstar, Patricia (“Mom Mom the great”) Bonnell and Robert (“Bob Bob”) Bonnell, and magnetic nephew of Mary Dabecco, Donald Morningstar, Margret (Annie)...

Joseph Jowanowitch, Sr.

Joseph Jowanowitch, Sr.

Jan 7, 2024

Joseph F. Jowanowitch, Sr., age 80, passed away on January 7, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1943 to the late Joseph and Christine Jowanowitch. Joseph is the beloved husband of the late Dolores Jowanowitch; beloved father of Joseph F. Jowanowitch, Jr. and his wife Susan and the late Erika Jowanowitch; cherished Pop of Owen Jowanowitch and Hailey Jowanowitch;...

Jonathan Shockney

Jonathan Shockney

Jan 7, 2024

Jonathan ‘Jon’ Shockney, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1988 to Charles and Nancy Shockney. Jon is the beloved brother of Micah Shockney and his partner Daniel Watkins; loving grandson of Mary Shockney. He also leaves his dear cat to cherish his memory, Ellie. Also survived by other loving relatives and...

Sandra Catherine Balzano

Sandra Catherine Balzano

Jan 6, 2024

Sandra Catherine Balzano, 79, of Arbutus, MD passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024. Sandy or “Nan”, as she was affectionately known to most, was born in Baltimore, MD on June 9, 1944. She was the youngest of her siblings and was very close with them her entire life.Nan was the cherished mother of two daughters Wendy Isern and husband Steve...

Craig Rohrer

Craig Rohrer

Jan 6, 2024

Craig Rohrer, age 69, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on January 6, 2024. He is the beloved husband of 35 years to Susan Rohrer; cherished and devoted father of Jessica Rohrer; dear brother of the late Duane Rohrer. Craig is also survived by many other loving relatives, a host of friends, and his furbabies Lilly-Clare and Summer and grandfurbaby, Emerald-Rose...

Gail Janice Cichy

Gail Janice Cichy

Jan 5, 2024

Gail Janice Cichy, age 78, of Calabash, NC passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born in Baltimore, MD on January 28, 1945, a daughter of the late George Brannen and Doris Fowler Brannen.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband David Lee Cichy and her sister Nelsa Knight.  She was a retired Programmer with the Social...

James Samuel Moore, Jr.

James Samuel Moore, Jr.

Jan 5, 2024

James (Jim) Samuel Moore, Jr., passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, after battling Alzheimer’s Disease.

Prior to the onset of his illness, Jim worked as a Professional Engineer for many years, eventually co-owning a local engineering consulting firm. Balancing a family with his professional life, he dedicated countless hours to supporting parish and school activities while raising his two...

Ruth Emily Wolinski

Ruth Emily Wolinski

Jan 4, 2024

Ruth Emily (Baltzell) Wolinski, 87, of Ellicott City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024 in her room at the Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant.  Born May 12, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John Neepier and Dorothea M. (Lehmann) Baltzell.  She was the loving wife of the late Major Paul Wolinski of the...

Thomas William Forbes

Thomas William Forbes

Jan 4, 2024

On January 4th, 2024, Thomas William Forbes passed away. Born on October 2nd, 1942 to the late Mary Anne Donnan and the late Junior Marshal Forbes, he was the devoted husband of Mary Forbes; loving father of Bruce Woolford and grandfather to his sons; caring stepfather of Michael Spindler and wife Paula, Wendy Hayden and husband Daniel; dear brother of...

Frank Raymond Anderson

Frank Raymond Anderson

Jan 3, 2024

On January 3, 2024 Frank Raymond Anderson passed away. Born in Baltimore, MD Frank is the loving husband of Valerie Anderson; beloved father of Matthew Anderson and wife Crystal, Shaun Anderson, Heather Schoene and husband Craig, Michael Kehoe and wife Stephanie, and Ric Kehoe and wife Renae; cherished grandfather of Owen Anderson, Madison Schoene, Collin Kehoe, Kassidy Kehoe, Kori Sullivan,...

Verlice "Candy" Johns

Verlice "Candy" Johns

Dec 29, 2023

On December 29th, 2023, Verlice "Candy" Johns passed away. Born on July 30th, 1976 to the late Betty Jones and late William Johns, Sr., she was the loving significant other of Charles Lynch; devoted mother of Nola Johns, Kolemen McKenny, Milena McKenny; dear sister of Teresa Frazier, William Johns, II, Terlice Johns, Kayla Jones, Christopher Jones, Sierra Jones, Dorothy Goatcher;...

Tanya L. Lilly

Tanya L. Lilly

Dec 29, 2023

Tanya L. Lilly, age 48, sadly passed away on December 29, 2023. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Harry Alascio and the late Darlene Wright. Tanya is the beloved mother of Brittany McCain (Eric); loving sister of Kelly Brown, Samantha Alascio, Tony Alascio, and Chad Alascio; dear granddaughter of Anna Wright; cherished aunt of JB, Jadilyn, Kristlyn,...

Georgianna Prince Canale

Georgianna Prince Canale

Dec 28, 2023

Georgianna Prince Canale, age 77, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2023. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Charles T. Prince and the late Lula F. Prince (nee Lindsay). Georgianna is the beloved wife of the late Charles T. Canale; loving mother of Dawn Prince Slaubaugh (and her late husband Donald) and Rita (and her late husband...

Lula Hatmaker

Lula Hatmaker

Dec 28, 2023

Lula 'Betty' Hatmaker, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023. Lula is survived by her granddaughters Chasaity Hatmaker and Kennedy Hatmaker; also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Lula is preceded in death by her sons Vaughn Hatmaker, Jr. and Mark Hatmaker.

A viewing will be held at Ambrose Funeral Home of Lansdowne, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Road,...

Antoinette Finegan-Bell

Antoinette Finegan-Bell

Dec 26, 2023

Antoinette Finegan-Bell, age 56, sadly passed away on December 26, 2023. She was born in Catonsville, Maryland to the late James Paul Finegan and the late Christina Josephine Finegan (nee LaBate). Antoinette was the beloved wife of Brian Jay Bell; loving mother of Madison Christine Bell; cherished sister of James Anthony Finegan. Antoinette is also survived by many loving friends.

Carlos González Parra

Carlos González Parra

Dec 18, 2023

A Funeral Mass for Carlos González Parra will be held at 10:00 am, December 27, 2023, at St. Augustine Church in Elkridge, Maryland with a Rosary beginning at 9:30am.

Carlos passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023 surrounded by family in Ellicott City, Maryland. He was born October 10, 1941 in Havana, Cuba. He fled Cuba because of communism, coming...

Robert Lee Schneberger

Robert Lee Schneberger

Dec 17, 2023

On December 17th Robert Lee Schneberger passed away. Born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harry and Helen Schneberger, Bob was the loving husband of Shirley Schneberger; beloved father of Bobby Criqui and wife Linda, Debbie Sanger and husband Terry, Michael Schneberger and wife Vickie, Sissie Elder and husband Dan, Mark Schneberger and wife Julie, and Gregory Schneberger and his...

Denise L. Buckingham

Denise L. Buckingham

Dec 17, 2023

Denise Buckingham, age 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 17, 2023. She is the beloved wife of 38 years to Don Buckingham; devoted mother of Jack Buckingham and his wife Alicia; loving Grandmom of Wyatt and Claire; caring sister of Sharon LaValle; also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

 A viewing will be...

Shirley Bowers

Shirley Bowers

Dec 15, 2023

 

Shirley Lorraine Bowers of Baltimore, Maryland departed this earthly life to go to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at the age of 86; just four days shy of turning 87. She was a resident of Complete Care of Severna Park, MD after suffering a stroke in 2022. She was born in Giles County, Virginia on...