OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Henry C. Smith, Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
On January 8, 2025, Henry C. Smith Jr. passed away. Lovingly known by everyone as Harry, Harry was a kind and gentle family man who put others first. A dedicated and hardworking person that was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need. Harry leaves behind his devoted wife of 64 years,…
Michael Francis Weigman
Jan 8, 2025
On Wednesday, January 8th, Michael Francis Weigman, age 86 of Towson; beloved husband of Virginia MacDermott Weigman; devoted father of M. Scott Weigman and wife Jill Weigman, Robert M. Shilling and wife Michelle Shilling. Also survived by grandchildren Zane Weigman, Haley Weigman Tam and Husband Matthew, Marc Shilling and wife Katie, Lauren Shilling, Alexandra Shilling…
Michael John Vatenos
Jan 8, 2025
Our beloved father, Michael Vatenos, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the age of 89, with his family by his side. He was born in Weirton, WV, on July 21, 1935, to Kaliope "Betty" Fangikis, from the island of Chios, and John "Jerry" Vatenos, from the island of Halki. After the closing of…
Daphne Louise Fletcher
Jan 8, 2025
On January 8, 2025 Daphne Louise Fletcher; beloved wife of the late Marvin L. Fletcher; devoted mother of Marvin "Ronn" Fletcher and his wife Diane, Sandra Lee Bennett; loving grandmother of Jadey N. Visone, Ronn C. Fletcher, Tara A. Fletcher; cherished great-grandmother of Gabriella M. Visone, and Amelia G. Visone. Also survived by 2 brothers…
Mary Carole Flora
Jan 7, 2025
On January 7, 2025, Mary Carole Flora passed away at her home; devoted mother of Melissa Flora and her husband John Herrell, loving grandmother of Hunter Herrell, beloved sister of Ella Mehl, Jeann Stoner (Robert), Janet Anderson (Jeff), Michael Flora (Jackie), Gary Flora (Tracey). Also survived by 23 nieces and nephews. Mary was a free…
Shirley J. Gribble
Jan 7, 2025
Shirley Juanita Gribble 11/15/1935 – 1/7/25 On January 7, 2025, Shirley Gribble (Warren) passed away after a brief illness at Bayview Medical Center, she was 89 years old. Born in Harlan County, Kentucky, she was the youngest of two (2) children of William (Bill) Warren and Delana Kahl (Pierson). She was predeceased by her loving…
Leonard R. Zembas
Jan 5, 2025
On January 5, 2025, Leonard Robert Zembas, beloved husband of 70 years to Nancy Jane Zembas; devoted father of Kimberly A. Zembas, Michael Paul Zembas and the late Leonard Scott Zembas; loving grandfather of Sarah Taylor, Rebeccah Beckner, Sherri Zembas, Emily Zembas and the late Amanda Starz; cherished great grandfather of Lucy Jane Beckner; dear…
Norma Dora Namuth
Jan 4, 2025
Norma passed peacefully at Lorien Bel Air Assisted Living on January 4th 2025 at the age of 99. Born in 1925 she was the only child of Frank S. Jones and Emma M. (Bozman) Jones. Raised in East Baltimore she recalled her parents and herself living with her father's parents Frank S and Dora T…
Francis Thomas Creamer
Jan 4, 2025
On January 4, 2025 Francis Thomas Creamer passed away peacefully at his home. Francis retired from General Motors as an auto worker, he served his country with the United States Army, and he loved to spend time with his family and friends at his place in Ocean City. Francis was the son of the late…
Valerie Pugh
Jan 4, 2025
We remember Valerie Faith Pugh, age 81, died Saturday, January 4, 2025. Valerie was born in Baltimore, MD on February 3, 1943, to Margaret C. O'Shaughnessy Michael (Matejka) and Alfred J. Michael (Matejka). She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Timothy G. Pugh, and her children, Timothy M. Pugh, Kristina Wrzesinski and her…
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