OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Virginia "Jenny" Soper O'Flaherty
Oct 22, 2024
O'FLAHERTY, VIRGINIA S. On October 22, 2024, our beloved Virginia "Jenny" Soper O'Flaherty, passed away peacefully at her home in Lutherville, MD, at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her mother Virginia Louise Soper (née Potter) and father Horace Robert "Bob" Soper. She was the beloved wife of Patrick John O'Flaherty;…
Jane M. Janik
Oct 22, 2024
Jane M. (Dumbrowsky) Janik, of Monroeville, peacefully passed on October 22, 2024, at the age of 94. Jane was the beloved wife of the late Henry "Hank" Janik. She was the loving mother of Jane (David) Gongaware and Henry P. Janik Jr.; adoring grandmother of David (Skyla) Gongaware and Michael (Peyton Norton) Gongaware. She is…
Elizabeth "Libby" Eichelberger
Oct 21, 2024
On October 21, 2024 Elizabeth "Libby" Eichelberger; beloved wife of the late Paul B. Eichelberger; devoted mother of Julie-Ann Ford (Michael), Marci Nacke (Kenneth); cherished grandmother of Justin Nacke, Matthew Ford, Courtney Nacke-Horney (Ricky), Emily Ford; loving great-grandmother of Miles Nacke; dear sister of Grace Smith, John Brosh Jr., Mary Vincer, Frank Brosh, Donna Cook,…
Robert F. "Kit" Carson Ii
Oct 20, 2024
**In Loving Memory of Robert F. "Kit" Carson II** 1940 – October 20, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Fulton "Kit" Carson II, a cherished husband, father, and friend who peacefully left us on October 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife,…
James Robert Smith
Oct 20, 2024
James Robert Smith --- better known as Jim --- 67, of Parkville, MD, passed away on October 20, 2024 due to cardiac arrest. He is survived by his children, Heather Stafford and Tyler Smith, his grandchildren, Mack, Flora, and Colby, and his siblings, Marcie, Bob, and Sharon Smith. He is preceded in death by his…
Nancy Jo Hare
Oct 20, 2024
On October 20, 2024 Nancy Jo Hare; beloved wife of the late William E. Hare; devoted mother of Timothy Hare, James Hare, the late Rocky Hare, and the late Donald Hare; cherished grand mother of 3 grandchildren; dear sister of Donald Hicks (Phyllis), the late William Hicks (late Eilene), the late Johnny Hicks, the late…
Joseph A. Ray
Oct 19, 2024
On October 19, 2024, Joseph A. Ray, beloved son of Margaret Ray and the late Charles A. Ray, Jr.; devoted brother of Charles A. Ray and his wife Carol Ann; loving uncle of Alyssa Edwards, Brendan Ray, and Christopher Ray; dear godson of Rose Marie Ward; great uncle of Maeve Edwards. Services private. In lieu…
Janet Martha Kauffman
Oct 19, 2024
Janet M. Kauffman, 89, a resident of Cockeysville, Maryland for two years, and formerly of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family at her residence at Brightview Hunt Valley on Saturday, October 19, 2024, four days before her 90th birthday. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years,…
John F. "Jack" Miller, Jr.
Oct 19, 2024
On October 19, 2024, John F. "Jack" Miller, Jr., beloved husband of Joanne Miller (nee Kontje); devoted father of Mary Samuels and her husband Brent, John F. Miller, III. and his wife Lucy, Brian F. Miller and his wife Kristin and Meagan Miller; loving grandfather of Mary, Caitlin, Conor, Ian, Hayden, Maddy, Magnus, Flynn, Quinn,…
Lawrence W. Grimes
Oct 18, 2024
On October 18, 2024, Lawrence W. Grimes, beloved husband of the late Frances M. Grimes (nee Brusak); devoted father of Christine Grimes, Lawrence Grimes, Jr. and his wife Bonnie, and Cyndy Minacapelli and her husband Karl; loving grandfather of Joseph Assero, Arin Assero, Jennifer Markowski, Lauren Boyatzi, Adam Minacapelli, Ashley Grimes, Karly Shorter, and Scott…
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