OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Josephine Paszkiewicz
Nov 26, 2024
On November 26, 2024, Josephine Paszkiewicz (nee Dzierwinski), age 96, left us to be with her Savior. She is predeceased by her husband, Raymond Paszkiewicz, her parents and all nine of her siblings. Devoted mother of Thomas Paszkiewicz (Cathi), Marlene Freburger (Bill), Joyce Willig (Keith), Denise Costello (Harry who we lost in 2014), Anthony…
Stanley Richard Plapas
Nov 26, 2024
On November 26, 2024 Stanley Richard Plapas; beloved husband of Carol A. Plapas; devoted father of Victoria A. Lee, and Felicia L. Plapas (Jaime), loving grandfather of Stanley Lee, Darian Mills (David), Warren Lee, Kala Baker, Matthew Baker, and Sarah Metzger; cherished great-grandfather of Maggie Pedersen; dear brother of Barbara Letke (David) Friends may visit…
William Paul Chlan, Sr.
Nov 25, 2024
On November 25, 2024, William Paul Chlan, Sr., beloved husband of the late Leona Marie (nee Anescheck); devoted father of William Paul Chlan, Jr. and his wife Patricia and Mark Steven Chlan and his wife Valerie; loving grandfather of Drew (Suzanne), Nicholas, Mark, Jr., and Ivy Chlan; dear companion of the late Lorraine Paolino; also…
Jonna Roberta Gane Lazarus
Nov 24, 2024
On November 24, 2024, Jonna Roberta Gane Lazarus, beloved wife of Fred Lazarus; devoted mother of Anna Lazarus (Stanley Liu), Fred "Fritz" Lazarus (Terri); loving grandmother of Boone W. Lazarus. Also survived by her brother Sam Gane and extended friends and family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Jonna Lazarus Fund…
Laurena Mary Maxa
Nov 24, 2024
Laurena's Obituary Laurena Mary Maxa, age 82, of Belair, MD passed away on November 24, 2024. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Joseph Maxa, Sr.; devoted mother of Mary Jo Brocato and her husband Michael, Charles Joseph Maxa, Jr. and his wife Heidi, Sandra Renee Maxa and her significant other Michael James,…
Nancy T. Santacroce
Nov 24, 2024
On November 24, 2024, Nancy T. Santacroce (nee Jeppi) died peacefully in Parkville, Maryland. She is predeceased by her beloved husband John F. Santacroce, Sr. and is survived by her devoted children John F. Santacroce, Jr., Joseph Robert Santacroce and Theresa R. Simms. She is also survived by her dear grandchildren Joseph Santacroce, David Simms…
David Warren Wade
Nov 24, 2024
On November 24, 2024, David Warren Wade passed away peacefully in Towson, MD. He was the beloved husband of the late Arlene L. Wade (nee McGehee); devoted father of Suzanne Owens (Kevin), Edward Wade (Liz), Sandra Alvarez (Andy), and Timothy R. Wade; loving grandfather of Max, Hunter, Mia, Tanner, Parker, Sydney, and Tim; dear brother…
Carl Anthony Runk
Nov 24, 2024
On Sunday November 24th, 2024, Carl Anthony Runk passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, he was 88 years old. Carl was born on March 25th, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland and was blessed to have two loving mothers, Josephine McGill and Anna Runk, and his loving father George E. Runk. Carl graduated from Patterson…
Mary H. Markakis
Nov 23, 2024
On November 23rd Mary Markakis passed away at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband James Markakis and survived by her daughters Christina, Marianne, Diane and Johanne, her son and daughter-in-law Nicolas and Phaedra Markakis and her grandchildren James Markakis, Argiroula and Jeffrey Mahony. Mary was born and grew up in Baltimore…
Donald Bierman
Nov 23, 2024
Donald Wayne Bierman 11/15/1957 – 11/23/2024 Donald lost his battle with Cancer on Saturday November 23rd. He had a wonderful and full life. Being a member of the Air National Guard (Air Force) for more than 28 years he saw some great places and not so great places. He met some wonderful people and had…
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