OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Manuel Andrew Lewis, Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
Mr. Manuel A. Lewis Jr., age 73, transitioned on August 4, 2024. He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his legacy: a devoted wife, Deborah L. Lewis; his daughter, Shannan D. Jackson; one son-in-law, Reggie R. Jackson Sr.; one grandson, Caleb J. Jackson; two sisters, Nel Rae Sanders and Wanda L. Collins; one special…
Scott William Dorer
Aug 4, 2024
Scott William Dorer (1970-2024) Scott William Dorer, 54, of Rosedale, MD died at Gilchrist Center Towson on August 4, 2024. Scott was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1970 to parents Frank and Mary Dorer, and spent his childhood years fishing with his father. He graduated from Eastern Technical High School in 1989 and joined the Rosedale Volunteer Fire…
Howard Jay Penny
Aug 3, 2024
On August 3, 2024, Howard Jay Penny passed away peacefully in Parkville, MD. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne Penny (nee Fountain); devoted father of Kimberly A. Penny, Jason B. Penny, and Matthew J. Penny (Alexis); loving grandfather of Lauren Richey, Sydney Goodman, Jackson Goodman, Cole Penny and Brooke Penny. A Funeral Service will…
Mary "Foofie" Kammer Chasney
Aug 3, 2024
On August 3, 2024, Mary "Foofie" Chasney (nee Kammer), beloved wife of Gregory Chasney; devoted mother of Katie Pinheiro and her husband Michael and Cary Murray and her husband Chris; loving grandmother of Chase, Ryan, Conor, and Annie; dear sister of Janie Powers, Bob Kammer, Jerry Kammer, Ricky Kammer and the late Bill Kammer; also…
Letitia "Tish" Ann Breschi
Aug 1, 2024
On August 1, 2024, Letitia "Tish" Ann Breschi (Mahoney), passed away at the age of 85 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Arrigo Breschi; devoted mother of Sheila Bolte and her husband Tim, David Breschi and his wife Carrie, Joseph Breschi and his wife Julie; loving "Grammy" of Timmy (Bridgette),…
Kathleen Anne Burkart Robbins Salter
Aug 1, 2024
Kathy Burkart Salter, 68, died on August 1, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Her loving husband, Barry Salter, was by her side. Kathy was born and raised in Lutherville, Maryland where she graduated from Towson High School, class of '73. She went on to receive her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Immaculata University.…
Jean Ann Brown
Jul 31, 2024
On July 31, 2024, Jean Ann Brown (nee Geating), beloved wife of the late Aston Brown and the late Victor King; devoted mother of Victor King and his wife JoAnn; cherished grandmother of Jessica, Brendan, and Evan King, dear sister of Frederick Geating and his wife Karen and the late Kathleen Dorman; loving aunt of…
Thomas Joseph Kirby
Jul 31, 2024
On July 31st, at the age of 72, Thomas Joseph Kirby Sr., went to be with our Lord. The beloved husband of Beverly Kirby (nee Albanese), devoted father of Kelly Straub (nee Kirby) and her husband Preston, and Thomas Joseph Kirby Jr. Loving grandfather of Mackenzie Kirby, Kyleigh Kirby, Dominic Straub and the late Reagan…
Harold A. Perkins
Jul 31, 2024
On July 31, 2024, Harold Anderson Perkins, beloved husband of Charlotte Ann Perkins; devoted father of William Steven Perkins and his wife Hope and the late Cindy Jewel Perkins; loving grandfather of Holland and Logan Perkins; dear brother of Johnny Perkins and the late Berkley Perkins, Curtis Perkins, David Perkins, Eugene Perkins, Charlie Perkins, Eva…
Brian B. Topping
Jul 30, 2024
Brian B. Topping, former Philadelphia and Baltimore Investment Banker, dies at the age of 89. Former Mercantile Bankshares Senior Executive, Brian B. Topping, has passed away at the age of 89. Formerly of Philadelphia, the longtime Baltimore resident died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Brian was born in Los Angeles, California on October…
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