OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Paul S. Matassa
Oct 2, 2024
On October 2, 2024, Paul S. Matassa died peacefully at home in Baltimore, MD. Paul is the beloved husband of Rennie Hiltz and the loving brother in law of Terri Johnston and her husband Kevin, Linda Mertel and her husband George and Gary Hiltz and his wife Jeanie. Paul is also survived by nieces and…
Theresa Lillian Wiatrowski
Oct 1, 2024
On October 1, 2024 Theresa Lillian Wiatrowski; beloved wife of the late Francis Joseph Wiatrowski; devoted mother of Mark W. Wiatrowski, Patrick F. Wiatrowski and his wife Daphne; loving grandmother of Gregory, Adam, Ryan, and Christopher Wiatrowski; cherished great-grandmother of Nicholas and Autumn Wiatrowski. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck…
Helen J. Morekas
Sep 30, 2024
Helen J. Morekas January 14, 1934 – September 30, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen J. Morekas, who left us peacefully in her sleep on September 30, 2024, at the age of 90, after several difficult months. Helen passed away in the early morning hours at Gilchrist Hospice,…
Donna Irene Hudson
Sep 28, 2024
On September 28, 2024, Donna Irene Hudson (nee Grove), beloved wife of Eddie Lewis and the late Henry Allen Hudson; devoted mother of Nick Bathgate and his wife Tabitha, Lisa Wedge and her husband Rob, Tiffany Merson and her husband Frank, and Chris Bathgate and his wife Susan; loving grandmother of Justin, Alyssa, Aidyn, Madison,…
Cecile Andree Woel, Md
Sep 28, 2024
Dr. Cecile Nicole Andree Woel. Physician, Matriarch, Lover of French Poetry and Culture. With profound sadness, we announce the departure of Dr. Cecile Nicole Andree Woel, who passed away on September 28, 2024 at the age of 93. Dr. Woel was born in Cap Haitien, Haiti. A much beloved daughter she was the second in…
Betty J. Hill
Sep 26, 2024
On September 26, 2024, Betty Jane Hill, beloved wife of the late Clarence "Rocky" Hill; devoted mother of Steven M. Hill and his wife Karen and the late John R. Hill and Daniel L. Hill; loving grandmother of Jennifer A. Fink, Amy E. Little and Robert M. Hill; cherished great grandmother of Alexa, Nikki, Matt,…
Naomi Amelia Binko
Sep 25, 2024
On September 25, 2024, Naomi Amelia Binko (nee Kyte), passed away peacefully at her home in Timonium, MD. She was the devoted mother of Bruce Binko and his wife Caroline, Steven Binko and his wife Kelley and Paul Binko and his partner Wallace Ford; beloved grandmother of Jennifer Binko and her husband Derrick, Byon Rothberg…
Jeannine Leona Boardman
Sep 23, 2024
MIDDLE RIVER, Md. — Jeannine Leona (Parent) Boardman, 88, passed away Sept. 23, 2024, with her family by her side. She was married to Judson E. Boardman Jr. for 62 years and was the loving mother of three children, Rosemarie, of Malden, Mass., David of Oakland, Maine, and Michelle, of Baltimore, Md., three grandchildren, Van,…
Tracy K. Young
Sep 23, 2024
On September 23, 2024, Tracy Kristen Young, beloved wife of Kenneth L. Young; devoted mother of Jessica Kerr and her husband Jason, Megan Coyle and her husband Kevin and Lindsay Maglidt and her husband David; cherished grandmother of Lucas, Leah, Chloe, Dominic, Hunter and Paige; loving daughter of Donald Heffler and the late Joan Heffler;…
Christena E. Struben
Sep 22, 2024
On September 22, 2024, Christena Elaine Struben, age 82, cherished wife of Lawrence R. Minton, Sr., passed peacefully at home and into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. Born in Baltimore and known to family and friends as, Christy; daughter of the late Howard J. Struben and the late Jonamay Dixon Struben; devoted…
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