OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Nicholas J. Merrill
Jul 20, 2026
On July 20, 2026, Nicholas James Merrill, devoted father of Paisley Merrill; loving son Denise L. Wilson and the late Paul S. Merrill; dear brother of Nicole Nolan; grandson of Carolyn and James Mitchell; nephew of Dan and Shari Sieling; uncle of Brooke Nolan; cousin of Daniel Sieling, Zachary Sieling and Cameron (Crystal) Sieling; also…
Susan Elaine Hankinson
Jul 20, 2026
On July 20, 2026, Susan Elaine Hankinson passed away peacefully in Baltimore, Maryland. Susan pursued a very serious, very intense ballet school training under the tutelage of Yvonne Chouteau and Miguel Terekhov in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from the age of 8 thru 18. After the end of her final high school semester, her father took…
Spaulding Goetze, Sr.
Feb 26, 1946 - Jul 20, 2026
Spaulding Goetze Sr. February 26, 1946 – July 20, 2026 Spaulding Goetze Sr., former CEO of Goetze's Candy Company Inc., passed away on July 20, 2026, at his home in Towson, MD, following a battle with Corticobasal Degeneration. He was 80. Born on February 26, 1946, Spaulding was raised in Baltimore's Northwood neighborhood. He graduated…
Salvatore Caltabiano
Jul 20, 2026
On July 20, 2026, Salvatore Caltabiano passed away peacefully at his home in Reisterstown, MD. He is the beloved husband of Vincenza Caltabiano (nee Emmi); devoted father of Nello Caltabiano (Lisa), Salvatore Caltabiano (Rose), Anita Macek (Tim), and the late Carmen Caltabiano; loving grandfather of Vincent (Kristin), Marco, Geaton (Emily), Sophia, Franco (fiancée Molly), Domenico,…
Howard S. Downing, Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Howard Stanley Downing Jr., 90, of Towson, MD, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. Howard was born in Boston, MA, to Charlotte (née Starkweather) and Howard Downing. From a young age, Howard knew that he wanted to be an architect. He graduated from Penn State University in 1958 with a degree in architecture and…
Judith A. And Louis C. Pierce
Jul 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Judith Agnes Pierce and Louis Charles Pierce Judith Agnes Pierce February 26, 1948 – July 19, 2026 Louis Charles Pierce July 8, 1943 – July 21, 2026 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved parents, Judith Agnes Pierce and Louis Charles Pierce. After 57 years of marriage and…
Alice Mae Jaworski
Jul 19, 2026
Alice Mae Jaworski (née Nash), beloved wife, sister, and friend, passed away after a life filled with devotion, creativity, and quiet strength. Born to Charles Henry Edward Nash and Mary Virginia Nash (née Bradshaw), Alice grew up alongside her siblings Charles Henry Edward Nash, Jr., Mary Virginia Banz, and John Ephraim Nash. She graduated from…
Pepito "Paul" Limos Torres
Jul 19, 2026
On July 19, 2026, Pepito "Paul" Limos Torres, a Chef who cooked for two U.S. Presidents, passed away peacefully in Baltimore, MD, at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Normina Torres; devoted father of Ann Torres (Trey Marlowe) and Nestor Torres (Kristie Callander); loving grandfather of Sydney Marlowe, Coraline Torres,…
Josephine Swagger
Jul 10, 1938 - Jul 18, 2026
On July 18, 2026 Josephine Swagger passed away. Josephine was born on July 10, 1938 in Baltimore, MD to her late parents Josefina (nee Villanueva) and Ramon Tallon, Sr. Josephine was the devoted mother of Arlene H. Barry (Michael) and the late Jacqueline Deane Crandell (Robert); cherished grandmother of Kayleigh Deane Crandell, and Olivia Anne…
Patricia "Pat" Benesch
Jul 18, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Benesch of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the age of 83. Over the past several years, Pat suffered with several health challenges. During that time, she bravely faced each challenge with courage and faith. However, the Lord called her home, and she died peacefully surrounded by her…
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