OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Gerard A. Fangmann, Jr.
Aug 19, 2024
On August 19, 2024, Gerard A. Fangmann, Jr., passed peacefully at his home in Parkville, MD. He is survived by many loving family, friends, and co-workers. Friends may visit at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26) on Thursday from 4-7pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Isaac…
Bruce T. Votta
Aug 19, 2024
On August 19, 2024, Bruce T. Votta, beloved husband of Mary Agnes Votta (nee Myers), dedicated son of the late Charles R. Votta Sr. and Catherine G. Votta, devoted father of Jonathan S. Votta and wife Ashley and Jessica V. Stehman and husband Jonathan, loving grandfather of Hadley, Reese, Lennon, Mason and Roman, dear brother…
Matthew Taylor Jochmans
Aug 18, 2024
On August 18, 2024, Matthew Taylor Jochmans, beloved son of Steve Jochmans and his wife Jody and Monica Jochmans and her husband Bernard J. Grisez. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Donald W. Bierer, Jr.
Aug 18, 2024
On August 18, 2024, Donald W. Bierer, Jr. died suddenly in Towson, Maryland. He is the devoted son of the late Donald W. Bierier, Sr. and Ann Woslik Bierier. Don was born and raised in Monongahelia, PA. Following graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and was discharged honorably holding the rank of SGT.…
Karin Elizabeth Elser
Aug 17, 2024
On August 17, 2024, Karin Elizabeth Elser (nee Waterkotte), beloved wife of 58 years to Gary Michael Elser; devoted mother of Troy Elser and his wife Kimberly and Trisha Elser Carter and her husband Kenny; loving grandmother of Kylie, Landen, and Keegan; dear sister of Mark Waterkotte, Ann Waterkotte Barnett, and the late Kent Waterkotte.…
Stanley Kruba, Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
On August 16, 2024 Stanley Kruba, Jr.; beloved husband of Frances L. Kruba (nee Childers); devoted father of Catherine Cosbie and her husband Michael; loving son of the late Stanley and Marcella Kruba, Sr.; devoted brother of Kevin Kruba and his wife Linda; dear uncle of Chip Kruba and his wife Vicki; cherished great-uncle of…
Lucille Mae Provenzano
Aug 15, 2024
On August 15, 2024, Lucille Mae Provenzano, passed away peacefully in Baltimore, MD. She was an employee of B.G.& E. for 39 years. The interment will be private. A celebration of Lucille's life will be held at a later date.
Wilfriede A. Watkins
Aug 15, 2024
On August 15, 2024, Wilfriede Anna Watkins, beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Watkins; devoted mother of Thomas R. Watkins, Don R. Watkins, Diane K. Howe, Brenda L. Wrightson, Jim D. Watkins and Allen J. Watkins; loving grandmother of Angie, Lisa, Shannon, P.J., Allen, Jr., Nevaeh, Ashley, Kaitlynn and the late Jessie; cherished great…
Susanna Tuulikki Paavola
Aug 15, 2024
On August 15, 2024, Susanna Tuulikki Paavola, daughter of the late Arvo and Meimi Paavola, loving mother of Lena Wensel and her husband Patrick and Terry Gutberlet and his wife Irma Noyola; cherished grandmother of Sanna and Gavin Wensel; dear sister of Sinikka Benson, Samppa Paavola, and Matti Paavola. The family will receive friends at…
Sister Kathleen O'Brien, Sndden
Nov 28, 1942 - Aug 15, 2024
Remembering Sister Kathleen (Mary Terrence) O'Brien (1942 - 2024) Sister Kathleen O'Brien entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1960, taking the name Sister Mary Terrence. On the occasion of her 60th Jubilee as an SNDdeN in 2020, Sister Kathleen wrote the following reflection: "I first met up with Sisters of Notre Dame…
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