OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Dr. Thomas J. Dekornfeld
Jul 31, 2026
Dr. Thomas J. DeKornfeld, a respected physician, educator, researcher, and author, leaves behind a remarkable legacy of service to medicine and humanity. Throughout a distinguished career in academic medicine, he was recognized not only for his clinical expertise but also for his commitment to advancing pain management and improving patient care. He had a gentle…
Sarah Lindsay Knott Harris
Jul 31, 2026
On July 31, 2026, Sarah Lindsay Knott Harris, beloved daughter of the late Henry Joseph Knott, Sr. and Marion Isabel Knott; devoted mother of Tracy Grenoble and her late husband Mark, Edward B. Harris, III and his wife Laura, Thomas Knott Harris and his wife Kelly, and Sarah Bruder; loving grandmother of Alexandra Grenoble Bosco,…
Anthony "Tj" Catalfo
Jul 29, 2026
Anthony Joseph Catalfo December 30, 1985 – July 29, 2026 Anthony Joseph Catalfo, 40, of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with metastatic colon cancer. Born and raised in Dundalk, Maryland, Anthony lived life with passion, determination, and an adventurous spirit.…
Paula Craig Herron
Jul 28, 2026
PAULA CRAIG HERRON (June 2, 1948 - July 28, 2026) Paula Craig Herron, nee Craig Paul Herron, passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 78, after a short illness. A memorial service for Paula will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at The Church of the Nativity and…
Verna Carolyn Bazzell
Jul 28, 2026
Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1934 to Gilbert and Verna (nee Rainey) Messick, Verna Carolyn Messick Bazzell lived a life devoted to family, community , and friendship. An exceptionally bright and determined student she graduated from Eastern High School at just 16 years old, a testament to her intelligence and determination. In 1956 she married…
Nancy Goad
Jul 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026, Nancy F. Goad, beloved wife of the late Luther Goad, devoted mother of Rita Holderby, and the late Kenneth Bonhams, Carol Bonhams, and Ricky Bonhams. Also Survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Services Private. Funeral arrangements by the family-owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc.
Bernardine Keelty Wyatt
Jul 27, 2026
BERNARDINE KEELTY WYATT Bernardine Keelty Wyatt, born February 25, 1940, passed peacefully on July 27, 2026 at her home in Lutherville, Maryland. Bernardine was the devoted daughter of the late James S. Keelty, Jr. and Louise H. Keelty (nee Hayes); beloved mother of Anne Wyatt Thornhill (Vinston), Michael T. Wyatt (Courtney), Timothy K. Wyatt (Catherine),…
William G. Knoerlein, Jr.
Jul 26, 2026
William George Knoerlein, Jr., 89, of Dundalk, Maryland passed peacefully on July 26, 2026. A lifelong Dundalk resident, Bill was born October 9, 1936 to parents Goldie and William G. Knoerlein, Sr. The eldest of six children, Bill had fond memories of growing up in a loving, lively home. After graduating high school, he proudly…
Donald John Barron
Oct 10, 1957 - Jul 23, 2026
On July 23, 2026 Donald John Barron passed away at his home in Stewartstown, PA. Donald was born on October 10, 1957 in Baltimore, MD to his parents Gloria and the late William Barron. Donald is survived by his devoted wife Donna M. Bercher; loving sister Marta Kutnik (Klaus), and brother William Barron (Paula); dear…
Debra L. Tomlinson
Jul 21, 2026
On July 21, 2026, Debra Lynn Tomlinson, beloved wife of Rev. Jeffrey L. Tomlinson; devoted mother of Nathan G. Tomlinson and his wife Amanda, Stephen H. Tomlinson and his wife Kelly and Thaddeus P. Tomlinson and his wife Brittany; loving grandmother of Mackenzie, Haley, Gavin, Grayson, Amelia, Ellie, Rett and the late Addison; dear sister…
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