OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Deanna C. Smith
Jan 24, 2025
On January 24, 2025, Deanna C. Smith (nee Miskimon), beloved wife of the late Eugene F. Smith; devoted mother of the late Eugene E. Smith and the late Elaina Clindist; loving grandmother of Sarah Dimauno, Megan Song, and James Clindist, Jr. and step grandmother of Clarence Osborne, Meredith Thomas, and Mickey Osborne; cherished sister of…
Gerard James Hild
Jan 24, 2025
On January 24, 2025, Gerard "Jerry" James Hild passed away peacefully in Glen Arm, MD. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Ann Hild (nee Willis); devoted father of Sandy Duff and her husband Robert, Debbie Nizer and her husband Daniel, and Douglas Hild and his wife Caryn; loving grandfather of Shayna, Jessica,…
Diane Marie Kalinowski
Jan 24, 2025
Diane Marie Kalinowski (née Hladik) passed away on January 24, 2025 at the age of 80 surrounded by her loved ones. The beloved wife of the late Chester J. Kalinowski, Diane was the loving mother of Michael and Jeffrey Kalinowski, and Kristen Williamson and her husband Earl; the adored grandmother to Stephanie Kalinowski, and Jordyn…
Kevin Roy Cox
Aug 14, 1962 - Jan 23, 2025
On January 23, 2025 Kevin Roy Cox passed away unexpectedly. Kevin was born on August 14, 1962 to his late parents Earl Frank Cox, Jr., and Betty Cecelia Cox (nee Kilpatrick). Kevin is survived by his wife Jane Ann Cox (nee Laird); daughter Dana M. Roser; grandchildren Joseph Kolodziejski Jr., Jacob Kolodziejski, Kelsey Hill, and…
Domenico Luca
Sep 25, 1933 - Jan 23, 2025
On January 23, 2025, Domenico Luca passed away peacefully in Baltimore, MD. He is the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Maria Luca (nee Romeo); devoted father of Victoria Rock and her husband Alan Rock and Theresa Luca and her husband Jason Chubb; loving grandfather of Luca Domenic Chubb; dear brother of the late Ralph…
Mark Edward Sheeks Sr.
Jan 21, 2025
On January 21, 2025, Mark Edward Sheeks Sr., devoted father of Krystyl Naomi Stonebraker, Scott Robert Bosley, and the late Mark Sheeks Jr., loving grandfather of Mark Sheeks III, Shyla Loving, Brayden Bosley, Olivia Bosley, and Abigail Stonebraker, dear brother of Lynn Brittain, Syndie Plaster, Randee Sheeks, Lisa Strong, and Susan Sheeks. Also survived by…
Donald Lee Bullock
Jan 21, 2025
Bullock, Donald Lee, passed on January 21, 2025. Survived by his wife, Peggy Scheide Bullock; children, David Bullock and his wife Rose, Donna Bullock Taylor and her husband Jay, Margie Scheide, Mary Scheide Lund and her husband Tim; grandchildren, Abigail & Emily Bullock, Brianna & Katelyn Taylor, and Sam & Tom Lund. Visitation will be…
Max W. Elrod
Jan 21, 2025
On January 21, 2025, Max Wade Elrod, beloved husband of Peggy E. Elrod (nee Kelly); devoted father of Wendy Branham and her husband David, Justin Elrod and his wife Mandy, Ceirra Elrod and Aubree Elrod; also survived by five grandchildren and many brothers and sisters. Service and interment are private.
Leonard And Patricia Klein
Jan 21, 2025
Pat and Len began a new chapter in their 61 year love story when they both passed away within hours of one another. Differing medical needs required hospital stays in recent weeks, and as their situations became dire, the hospice team arranged it so they could spend precious last moments together before they peacefully slipped…
Steven Lee Yelton
Sep 18, 1965 - Jan 21, 2025
On January 21, 2025 Steven Lee Yelton passed away. Steven was the son of the late Lee and Lois Yelton; he was preceded in death by his sister Sharon R. Yelton. Steven is survived by his wife Stephanie A. Yelton (nee Coffman), nieces Shannon M. Yelton "Deborah Crawford," Olivia M. Smith (Justin Smith), nephews Connor…
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