Obituaries

Marion Raye Phelps

Marion Raye Phelps

Feb 3, 2026

On February 3rd, 2026, Marion Phelps passed away. Born on June 20th, 1947 to the late Mary and late Raymond Shamer, she was the loving wife of the late James Phelps, Jr.; devoted mother of Stacey Gray and her husband Eric, James “Jamie” Phelps and his wife Melody; cherished grandmother of Cassidy, Ethan, Mason, Ashlyn, Mariah, Mackenzie; dear sister of...

Kellie Derossett

Kellie Derossett

Jan 27, 2026

On January 27th, 2026, Kellie Derossett passed away. Born on March 26th 1977 to Elaine and the late Norman Derossett, she was the loving mother of Donielle and Jaycie; cherished aunt of Brook-Lyn and Meghan; and dear sister of April Derossett, Tony Derossett and his wife Amber, Bobbie Williams and her husband Mike, and the late Jackie Derossett. Kellie is also survived...

Stella L. Fromm

Stella L. Fromm

Jan 26, 2026

On January 26th, 2026, Stella L. Fromm passed away. Born on November 10th, 1943 to the late Edna and late George Jacobs, she was the loving wife of the late Michael Fromm; devoted mother of George Jacobs and his wife Tammy, Bryan Fromm, Jeannie Fromm, Kelly Morris and her husband Lewis, Tina Miller and her husband Robert; cherished grandmother of...

William M. Bradds, Sr.

William M. Bradds, Sr.

Jan 24, 2026

William M. Bradds, Sr., affectionately known as Bill, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. Billy is the beloved husband of the late Donna Bradds; loving father of Tony, Lee, Shelly & (Matthew Fries), Joey, Adam & (April), Teri & (Frank Ramsey), Jason, Casey & (Julie), Bill Bill, Aaron, the late Billy, Jr., the late Robbie, the late...

William Ronald Knickman

William Ronald Knickman

Jan 22, 2026

William Ronald Knickman, age 90, sadly passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William and Etta Knickman (nee French).

William was a devoted husband of 70 years to Jackie Knickman. He was a dedicated father to his four children and shared great experiences throughout their lives. He was a constant source of family...

Mary L. Arenz

Mary L. Arenz

Jan 22, 2026

On January 22nd, 2026, Mary L. Arenz passed away. Born on December 12th, 1945 to the late Dorothy and late Harry Turfle, she was the loving wife of the late Robert Arenz; devoted mother of the late Karen Sommers and her husband the late Richard, Bobbi Hawk and her husband George Hawk, Jeannette Miller and her husband Tom; cherished grandmother...

Stefina Angel Young

Stefina Angel Young

Jan 21, 2026

On January 21, 2026 Stefina Young passed away. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Visco; devoted daughter of the late Isadore and Frances Angel; loving mother of Kevin Young, Jr. (Kelly), David Young (Lynn), & Steven Young (Bryanna); cherished grandmother of Savanna, Keira, Braiden, Kevin, and Kaleb; dear sister of Patti Craig, Theresa Curry, Linda Cokely, and the late...

Nancy Lee Hewett

Nancy Lee Hewett

Jan 19, 2026

On January 19, 2026 Nancy Lee Hewett passed away. She was the loving mother of Vicky Lynn Hewett, Steven Hewett and his wife Karyn, and Tracy McCain and her late husband Todd; cherished grandmother of Corey and his wife Giovanna, Cody, Meaghan and her significant other Justin, and Matthew, great grandmother of Cameron, Kyle, Gavin, Carter, and Kolston and great...

Frank J. Pettie

Frank J. Pettie

Jan 16, 2026

Francis Joseph Pettie, affectionately known as Frank, age 87, passed away on January 16, 2026. He is the beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann Pettie; devoted father of Ronald Pettie and his wife Christine, the late Joan Pettie, and Christine Pettie; cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

David Paul Higgins

David Paul Higgins

Jan 16, 2026

On January 16, 2026 David Paul Higgins passed away.  He was the beloved husband of Debbie; loving father of Kelly and her husband Bud Sieglein and Shawn and her husband Tom Chervek; cherished grandfather of Danielle; dear brother of Marnie and her husband Craig, Chrissy, Tricia and her husband Dave, Susan and her late husband John, Mark and his wife...

Christina L. Sammons

Christina L. Sammons

Jan 16, 2026

Christina L. Sammons (nee Cammarata), age 61, passed away on January 16, 2026. She is the beloved wife of over 38 years to John Sammons; devoted mother of Keith Brown, Jr. (Amy), Tiffany Wetzel (Ronnie), John Wetzel, Crystal Sammons (Mario), and Shannon Sammons; cherished grandmother of Tyler Barber, Norman Keith Brown, III, Landen Barber, Damian Stevens, Grace Wetzel, Taniyah Stevens,...

Brenda Lene Ogden

Brenda Lene Ogden

Jan 16, 2026

On January 16, 2026 Brenda Lene Ogden passed away.  She was the devoted daughter of the late John and Vickie Ogden; loving sister of Christine Ogden; caring cousin of Danny, Joni, and Frankie; cherished niece of Tammy, Monk, and Alpo; also lovingly survived by Kayla, Brandon, and Gabby, & many cousins, & other friends and relatives.

Family members and friends may...

Charles "Bear" A. Kesner, III

Charles "Bear" A. Kesner, III

Jan 14, 2026

Charles “Bear” A. Kesner, III, age 62, sadly passed away on January 14, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Charlotte and Charles Kesner, Jr. Charles grew up in Linthicum and was a long-time resident of Arbutus. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, camping, and shooting pool. Charles was a carefree and personable individual who loved...

Brian Kevin Ross

Brian Kevin Ross

Jan 13, 2026

On January 13th, 2026, Brian Kevin Ross passed away. Born on September 8th, 1963 to the late Irene Girard and the late Joesph Ross, he was the loving husband of Beverly Ross; devoted father of Meredith Suter and husband Jason, Jamie Briggs and husband Albert, III; cherished grandfather of Harper Suter, Albert Briggs, IV; caring step grandfather of Jason Suter,...

Frank C. Miller, Sr.

Frank C. Miller, Sr.

Jan 12, 2026

On January 12, 2026 Frank C. Miller, Sr., passed away.  He was the loving father of Autumn Miller and Frank Miller, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Adalynn, Jackson, Liliana, Frank, III, Henry, & Micah; dear brother of Danny, Donna, Anthony, and Clinton; also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

Family members and friends will gather on Thursday, January 29th from 4:00-7:00PM...

Elizabeth Ann Gettier

Elizabeth Ann Gettier

Jan 11, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Gettier, lovingly known as Betty to her family and friends, passed away on January 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter Nicole Boyd and son‑in‑law James Boyd, along with her cherished grandchildren Izzy and Carter. Betty is also survived by her son Paul Gettier and daughter‑in‑law Lisa Gettier, and her beloved grandchildren...

Janet Mae McCready

Janet Mae McCready

Jan 7, 2026

 Janet Mae McCready, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. She was born on August 20, 1936 to the late William B. McCready and the late Nina McCready; cherished aunt of Charles & Rosemary Vaughan, Stephen & Kimberly Vaughan, Christina Vaughan, Deb & Tom Allen, Wanda & Michael Semies, Tony Nemec, the late Joyce & Arnold Sell, the...

Nancy Marie Warner

Nancy Marie Warner

Jan 7, 2026

Nancy Marie Warner, age 84, sadly passed away on January 7, 2026. Nancy was a woman of kindness and resilience who found joy in giving to others. For years, she was a familiar face at Schreiber Automotive and Giant Pharmacy where she worked. Her home in Catonsville was a sanctuary with an open door and an ever-full cookie jar for...

Marty Roberts Allen

Marty Roberts Allen

Jan 6, 2026

Marvell Roberts Allen, affectionately known as Marty, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She is the beloved wife of the late Dennis Allen; devoted mother of David Roberts and Mark Roberts; dear sister of Ruth Mahlstedt, Mary Lou Hodges, and Harry Linthicum; also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held at Ambrose Funeral...

Marion Marie Clopein

Marion Marie Clopein

Jan 6, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marion “Mom-mom” Clopein, a woman of endless love, deep spirituality, and joy. Born on December 4, 1936, to the late Thelma and Clarence Hartlove, Marion peacefully returned to the Lord on January 6, 2026. Throughout her journey of 89 years, she touched many lives with her compassion, devotion, and...