OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Joan "Pert" Claire Mutscheller
Aug 18, 2026
Joan Claire "Pert" Mutscheller peacefully passed away in her sleep on August 18, 2026, at 96, in her Hunt Valley home surrounded by friends and family. Pert is survived by her 4 sons Jimmie, Michael, John and Stephen, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A Mass will be held at Saint Joseph Church 100 Church…
Anna Marie Bruce
Feb 17, 1933 - Aug 18, 2026
On August 18, 2026 Anna Marie Bruce; devoted mother of Robert C. Bruce, Jr. (Judy), Deborah A. Myers (John), Daniel B. Bruce, Sr. (Robin), the late Donald L. Bruce, the late Timothy J. Bruce (Cindy), and the late Joseph A. Bruce. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will…
Mary Pat Stoval
Aug 18, 2026
Mary Pat Stoval, director of fiscal services for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and a beloved colleague known for her kindness, competence and faith, died Aug. 18 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, due to complications from leukemia. She was 67. Stoval, née Supik, served the archdiocese for 27 years, beginning in November 1999…
Albert Andrew Fischer, Sr.
Dec 22, 1933 - Aug 17, 2026
On August 17, 2026 Albert Andrew Fischer, Sr.; beloved husband of the late Santa Mary Fischer; devoted father of JoAnn Spencer and her husband Chuck, Rosemary Fischer, the late Albert A. Fischer, Jr. and his wife Rose, the late Sandra Richardson, and the late William Fischer. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A…
Lisa Rose Lanocha
Aug 17, 2026
Lisa Rose Lanocha passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Baltimore on July 30, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of the late N. Frank Lanocha and the late Teresa Brzuchalski Lanocha; beloved sister of Janet Fedder (Steve), Terry Lanocha, the late Karl Lanocha (Julie), and the late Stephen…
Marlene Amland Snyder
Aug 17, 2026
Marlene Amland Snyder (nee King), died in her sleep at the age of 90 on August 17, 2026 at Autumn Lake Long Term Care. Marlene was born on January 5, 1936 to Edward and Agnes King. She grew up in South Baltimore and attended St. Mary's Star of the Sea School. She enjoyed a long…
Carolyn Rita Budacz
Feb 1, 1937 - Aug 17, 2026
On August 17, 2026 Carolyn Rita Budacz; beloved wife of the late Donald H. Budacz, Sr.; devoted mother of Cynthia A. Shank (Kenneth), Kathleen R. Budacz (Anita), Donald H. Budacz, Jr. (late Dawn), Valerie A. Budacz; loving grandmother of Kenneth Adam (Stacy), Nicole Sprow (Drew), Ashley Budacz (Eddie), Sammantha Stevens (late Earl); cherished great-grandmother of…
Diana Lynn Kilmon
Aug 16, 2026
On August 16, 2026, Diana Lynn Kilmon passed away in Towson Maryland. She is survived by her beloved sons, Trevor Kilmon (Heather) and Alexander Kilmon (Sam). Cherished grandmother of Elisa Kilmon, Nathan Kilmon and Laine Kilmon. Diana was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She lived throughout her life in Baltimore, Westminster, Chambersburg and Hereford. She was…
Vevita Leon
Aug 16, 2026
Vevita Leon November 11, 1944 – August 16, 2026 Vevita Leon, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at the age of 81. Vevita was born in Havana, Cuba, to Manuel Jose Leon and Zoila Perez de Leon. At just 18 years old, she courageously came to…
Michael Joseph Handlmaier
Aug 15, 2026
Michael J. Handlmaier, beloved husband of Amanda Handlmaier (née Trattner) and devoted father to their baby girl expected this November, passed away surrounded by the deep love of his family. Michael was the cherished son of Michael and Diane Handlmaier and the loving big brother of Katherine and Daniel Handlmaier. Michael lived with an unmistakable…
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