OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
George Edward Thomsen
Aug 26, 2024
George Edward Thomsen, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Thomsen (nee Reinert), and former trusts and estates attorney with the Baltimore firm of Thomsen and Burke, died peacefully at Roland Park Place on August 26 at the age of 93. A man of steady temperament, graciousness, intelligence and wit, Mr. Thomsen was measured in…
Marjorie Smith Busko
Aug 25, 2024
Marjorie Jean Busko (nee Smith) passed away peacefully on August 25th in Baltimore, MD surrounded by her three children. Margie was born January 11, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA, the youngest among four daughters of Frederick and Florence Smith. After graduating from Penn State University with a degree in Psychology, she worked in Human Resources at…
Sister Mary Ellen Brodie
Aug 25, 2024
Beloved Sister of Mercy Mary Ellen Brodie passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024 at Mercy Convent at Springwell, her community's retirement home in Baltimore. Sister Mary Ellen (formerly known as Sister Martin Marie), was 91 years old and had been a Sister of Mercy for 72 years. Sister had moved to Springwell in 2021,…
Vicki A. Dye
Aug 25, 2024
On August 25, 2024, Vicki Ann Dye, beloved wife of the late Roger Lee Dye; devoted mother of Felicia M. Dye; loving daughter of Carole Zomoida and the late Robert Zomoida, Sr.; dear sister of Robert Zomoida, Jr., Lisa Long and Robin Loehofer. Service and interment are private.
Linda Ann Kosmicky
Aug 24, 2024
On August 24, 2024 Linda Ann Kosmicky (nee Augustyniak); beloved wife of Raymond J. Kosmicky, Jr.; devoted mother of Scott Kosmicky and his wife Heather; loving daughter of Anna and The Late Stanley Augustyniak, Sr.; cherished grandmother of Charlie Rey Kosmicky; dear sister of Stanley Augustyniak, Jr., Lisa Shervanick, and David Augustyniak. Friends may visit…
Michael Cammarata
Aug 23, 2024
On August 23, 2024, Michael Cammarata died peacefully in Lutherville, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of the late Gertrude Cammarata (nee Bavota) and the devoted father of Michael L. Cammarata and his wife Joan, Robert A. Cammarata and his wife LeAnn, and Vincent D. Cammarata and his wife Jenny. He was the cherished grandfather…
William Goode "Bill" Branch
Aug 23, 2024
William Goode "Bill" Branch of Lutherville died at 89 years old on August 23, 2024. Raised in Winter Haven, Florida, he was the son of Clifford and Elizabeth Branch. His father was an industrial fire insurance representative and his mother, a homemaker and school teacher. Bill graduated from Winter Haven High School, where he was…
Carolyn Wilson Heggie
Jan 2, 1939 - Aug 22, 2024
Carolyn Wilson Heggie, beloved wife of the late Harvey F. Heggie, died peacefully at home in Phoenix, MD August 22, 2024 at the age of 85. Carolyn leaves behind her son, Walter Heggie, her daughter, Victoria Kagler and their spouses. Five beloved grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was the sister of her deceased brother…
Robert Norton Drechsler
Aug 21, 2024
On August 21, 2024, Robert Norton Drechsler, passed away peacefully in Timonium, MD. He is the father of Kimberly Anne Fuhrman; grandfather of Alexis Fuhrman; brother of Mary Kathyrn Finnegan and the late Charles E. Drechsler; uncle of Jon Taylor. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at the Cockeysville Baptist Church, 232 Warren Rd. Cockeysville,…
Stephen P. Moran
Aug 20, 2024
On August 20, 2024, Stephen Patrick Moran passed away peacefully in Lutherville, MD surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Landhing B. Moran; devoted father of Stephen Moran and his wife Kerri (nee Harris), Landhing Moran, and the late Martin J. Moran; loving grandfather of Joseph, Daniel, Sarah, and Matthew Moran; cherished…
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