OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Bernard E. Seibert
Dec 5, 2024
On December 5, 2024, Bernard Emmitt Seibert, beloved husband of the late Theresa M. Seibert; devoted father of Karen Meyer and her partner Kenny Werring and Bernice Bernhardt and her husband Jim; loving grandfather of Kelly Meyer, Sarah Bernhardt and Spencer Bernhardt; dear brother of the late Robert and Lena Seibert and William and Fran…
Gary Preston Whitener
Dec 4, 2024
On December 4, 2024, Gary P. Whitener beloved husband of the late Kenodene "Dena" Whitener (nee Rosier); loving father of Greg Whitener and his wife Dena; loving grandfather of Joey and Matt Whitener; dear brother of Anita Costner of Lawndale, N.C. and Dan Whitener. Also survived by nieces and nephews and a special group of…
Eleanor Antoinette Myers
Dec 4, 2024
On December 4, 2024 at 7:01am Eleanor Antoinette Myers (nee Thomas) took her last breath to be with the Lord. She was reunited with her husband of 60 years (41 earthly), Thomas Myers whom had been waiting for his wife for 19 years. What an amazing reunion it must have been! Eleanor was born June…
Gerard William Wittstadt, Sr.
Dec 3, 2024
THE HONORABLE JUDGE GERARD WILLIAM WITTSTADT March 25, 1932- December 3, 2024 Judge Gerard William Wittstadt, Sr., will be remembered by many for his contributions to the law and to the legal community. He believed that being a lawyer required dedication to the profession and its core principles: Honesty, Integrity and Trust. Leaving nothing unaccomplished,…
Connie Jo Shifflett
Jan 28, 1945 - Dec 3, 2024
On December 3, 2024 Connie Jo Shiflett (nee Hamrick), age 79, passed away in her home in Cumberland, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ennis E. Shiflett, Jr.; devoted mother of Amy Shiflett Sullivan; cherished grandmother of Austin Brad Thomas; beloved mother-in-law of James Sullivan; dear sister of Geraldine Dowdy (Donnie), Debra Wilson (Bill), William…
Edith (Penny) M. Ireland
Dec 3, 2024
Edith (Penny) M. Ireland, wife of the late Charles E. Ireland, left this earthly world on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Born in Baltimore. MD on May 30, 1925, the daughter of John E. and Leonia M. Taylor. She spent her early childhood at the family home on Robb Street until, in her teens, the family…
Katharine Jyotsna Greener-Hage
Dec 2, 2024
On December 2, 2024, at the age of 40 years, Katharine Jyostna Gita Greener-Hage passed peacefully on to eternal life after a serious illness. Katie was the much-loved adopted daughter of Deborah Greener and Marilyn Hage, and the dear sister of Anne Eubanks. She is also survived by her Grandfather Greener, her brother-in-law Stephen, step…
Virginia Ann Knoerlein
Dec 2, 2024
On December 2, 2024 Virginia Ann Knoerlein passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband William G. Knoerlein. Virginia is survived by her children Deborah A. DiMarino (Joseph), Gerry Knoerlein (Diana), and Ginny A. Knoerlein; grandchildren Nicole Parrish (Dustin), Matthew Knoerlein (Dede); great-grandchildren Jackson Parrish, Ellie Knoerlein, and…
Bruce Rollen Mortimer
Dec 1, 2024
On Sunday, December 1st, Bruce Rollen Mortimer, age 75, of Lutherville, Maryland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born in Baltimore on April 27th, 1949, to William R. Mortimer and Bettye J. Mortimer, he was a devoted husband to Karen Kline Mortimer and loving father of Kristen Mortimer Miller and Lindsay Rollen Mortimer.…
John "Jack" Joseph Dabrowski Jr.
Nov 28, 2024
On November 28, 2024, John "Jack" Joseph Dabrowski Jr., Beloved husband of C. Lynn Dabrowski (nee Brady), devoted father of Claire Dabrowski and Leah Dabrowski and her Fiancé Ryan Prince, loving stepfather of Sherri Christy and her husband Allan Christy, cherished grandfather of Landon Prince. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. The family…
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