OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Mary M. Wheeler
Jan 20, 2025
On January 20, 2025, Mary M. Wheeler peacefully passed with her family at her side. Beloved wife of Robert D. Wheeler; devoted mother of Lori Smead and her husband Thomas of Ohio, Barbara Faulkner-Davis and her husband Jay of Pennsylvania, Susan Zaykoski and her husband Richard of Maryland, and Robert Wheeler, Jr. and his wife…
Joseph M. Marsheck
Jan 20, 2025
On January 20, 2025, Joseph Maurice Marsheck, loving son of James and Jennifer Marsheck; dear brother of Jessica and Lily Marsheck; cherished grandson of Linda and William Glisson, Ellen Marsheck and the late James Marsheck and Robert Fitzgerald and the late Debra Fitzgerald; nephew of Angel Miller and the late Tommy Miller, Katie and David…
Mark Monteverde Stokes
Jan 19, 2025
The Baltimore community lost a proud member on Monday, January 19th with the passing of Mark Monteverde Stokes at the age of 96. Mark was as quick to lend a helping hand as he was to share his broad smile. Born Nov 22, 1928 Mark was raised locally, attending Loyola high school and going on…
Christopher Joseph Manzo
Jan 19, 2025
On January 19, 2025, Christopher Joseph Manzo passed away peacefully in Baltimore, MD. He is the beloved son of Richard A. Manzo and Paula A. Nazelrod; devoted brother Scott R. Manzo and stepbrother of Brian P. Manzo. Christopher is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and friends. The family will receive friends at the…
Paraskevi (Voula) Mimaros
Jan 19, 2025
Our beloved mother and grandmother Paraskevi (Voula) Mimaros passed away peacefully January 19, 2025 at the age of 88 with her family by her side. Voula was born in Greece in 1936 and lived in Athens where she met and married her true love Georgios. She was a young nurse and raised 6 children in…
Virginia Bitting
Jan 19, 2025
Virginia Bitting, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 19, 2025. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, to Albert and Margaret Aldridge and was the oldest of four children. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and husband Louis Bitting. Ginny's life was defined by love, devotion, and fierce determination. She met her…
Joseph D. Diferdinando
Mar 13, 1927 - Jan 18, 2025
Joseph D. DiFerdinando, 97, of Timonium, MD, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Charter Senior Living of Towson. Devoted son of the late Simplicio and Ascenza DiFerdinando. He is survived by his beloved wife of 74 years, Natalina M. (Ortisi) DiFerdinando; devoted father of Joseph D. DiFerdinando, Jr., David J. DiFerdinando (Rita), Diane…
Donald Charles Petri
Jan 17, 2025
Donald Charles Petri, 87, died peacefully on January 17, 2025, at his home in Parkville, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of S. Theresa (Terrie) Petri and the loving father of Robin Lynn Petri; devoted brother of Ellis M. Winters and the late Rosemary Grue and the late Robert Rios. A Celebration of Life will…
David Thomas Steckel
Jan 17, 2025
David Thomas Steckel was born on May 10th, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Thomas G. Steckel Jr. and Doris E. Steckel (nee Hall). David is survived by his sister, Robin, his brother in-law, Gary, his nephew, Kyle, and close friends Michelle, Tori, Nick, Nate, Georgia, and Sam. Growing up, David acquired a love for…
Robert "Bob" Elmer Noll
Jan 17, 2025
Robert E. Noll, "Bob", beloved husband of Shirley Holmes Noll, passed away on January 17, 2025 at the age of 95. Bob was a devoted father to Robert Noll, Jr. (Debbie), Pam Noll Brazis (Bill), Mary Noll Altman (Doug) and David Noll (Diane); cherished grandfather to 8 grandchildren Andrew (Jen), Braden (Erin), Matthew (Becky), Taylor,…
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