OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Katherine M. Salyer
Oct 9, 2024
On October 9, 2024, Katherine M. Salyer, beloved wife of Bertrum Jerry Salyer; devoted mother of Vicky S. Smelkinson and her husband Morry, Penny G. Finnen and her husband Michael and Robin A. Hart and her husband Otto; loving grandmother of Hal Ray Stiles and his wife Emily, Nicole R. Tinnell, Tara Smelkinson, Jonathan Smelkinson…
Cheryl Lea Flater
Oct 6, 2024
On October 6, 2024, Cheryl Lea Flater, beloved Aunt of Mark Flater, Craig Flater, and Kim Sluss; dear friend of Joy Swam; also survived by extended family and friends. Per Cheryl's request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Tunnel to Towers at https://t2t.org/donate/…
Msgr. James W. Hannon
Oct 6, 2024
Monsignor James W. Hannon, born on April 10, 1953, died on October 6, 2024. He was the devoted son of the late Joseph F. and the late Emily (Breinich) Hannon. Jim was the loving brother of Patricia Burkentine and her husband, John and was predeceased by his brothers Andrew and Joseph Hannon. He was also…
Jean Amato Stamm
Oct 5, 2024
Jean Stamm, (nee Amato), of Towson, Maryland passed peacefully at home on October 5, 2024, surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Edward, daughter, Lori Krausz (Kristopher), grandsons Eric and Darren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Sarah and John Amato Jr, daughter, Caryn,…
William James Tallett, Sr.
Oct 5, 2024
William (Bill) James Tallett Sr., 76, was welcomed into his eternal home on October 5, 2024, at his residence. Bill was born on May 25, 1948, in Clinton, Iowa, where his lifelong love for all things Iowa began. After graduating from Clinton High School, Class of 1966, Bill—known as "Red" to his classmates—worked as a…
Lawrence Bailey Chambers
Oct 5, 2024
On October 5, 2024, Lawrence Bailey Chambers, beloved husband of Victoria "Vicki" Chambers (nee Chrul); devoted father of Laurie Comp and her husband Dan and Larry "LB" Chambers, Jr. and his wife Gina; loving grandfather of Danny and Michaela; loving great grandfather of Mary; dear brother of Douglas Chambers. The family will receive friends at…
Larry W. Conner
Oct 5, 2024
On October 5, 2024, Larry W. Conner passed away at his home in Hunt Valley, MD. Son of Woodrow and Reba Conner, Larry was a lifelong craftsman and musician, and devoted provider for his family. He married his childhood sweetheart, Patricia Mary Goss, in 1988 and welcomed their two children, Adam and Maria, in 1992…
Bess Arbes Stamas
Oct 4, 2024
In Memory of Bess Stamas A Long Life Well Lived Bess Stamas passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024 at her Blakehurst residence in Towson, Maryland, where in February she celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by many family and close friends. Bess was born Bess Arbes, named after one of her aunts, in Elizabeth, New…
Ruth Elizabeth Spann
Oct 3, 2024
On October 3, 2024, Ruth Elizabeth Spann passed away peacefully in Towson, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late William Crawford Spann; devoted mother of Sean Spann and his husband Bud Williams and Chris Spann and his wife Shannon Wood; loving grandmother of Sydney Spann, Aidan Spann, Reece Spann, Jackson Spann, and Grier…
Dorothy J. Guttmann
Oct 2, 2024
On October 2, 2024, Dorothy Jane Guttmann, beloved wife of the late George J. Guttmann; devoted mother of Annette Dushel and her husband Bernard and Timothy Guttmann and his wife Stacey; loving grandmother of Jessica Kalb and her husband Luke, Graeme Guttmann and Grayson Guttmann; cherished great grandmother of Harper and Myles Kalb. Visitation will…
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