OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Stephen F. Curran, Ph.D
Jul 4, 2024
On July 4, 2024, Dr. Steve Curran, 74, died after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Dr. Curran is survived by Roseann (Ro) Maher Curran, his wife of 50 years. He is survived by his children, Brendan Curran (MAJ-Retired, US Army) and his spouse Dr. Carrie Arnold, Bridget de Leon and her spouse Joe de…
Christine Dettmer Ogonowski
Jul 4, 2024
Christine, Our beloved mother, entered Heaven on July 4, 2024, joining our father, Eugene H Dettmer and sister, Pauline C. Christine's love of people and enthusiasm for adventure took her all over the world, exploring many countries in Europe and Africa. She never met a stranger, and bonded with lifelong friends wherever her life's journey…
Harihar Rajaram
Jul 4, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harihar Rajaram. Hari was a devoted and loving husband and father and cherished family member whose absence will be forever felt by those whose lives he touched. Hari was also a beloved professor of environmental health and engineering at Johns Hopkins University. He was…
Mary Luck Stanley
Jul 3, 2024
The Rev. Mary Luck Stanley died peacefully on July 3 after 10 months dealing stage four kidney cancer. She was 60 years old. Mary was an Episcopal priest for 27 years, working in various parishes in California before serving the last 18 years at Old St. Paul's Episcopal Church in downtown Baltimore. She was the…
Barbara Ann Groff
Jul 3, 2024
On July 3, 2024, Barbara Ann Groff (nee Pellegrini), passed away peacefully in Parkville, MD. She was the beloved partner of 50 years to the late Charles Harris, Jr.; loving stepmother of Charles Harris, III. and his wife Cynthia; loving step-grandmother of Tyler and Nick Harris; devoted niece of Rose Marie Smith, Clorinda Schaffer, and…
Mary Jane Davis
Jul 2, 2024
Mary Jane Davis was born on May 27, 1925 in Baltimore County to parents Joseph and Mary Hodges. She was the youngest of 3 children. She graduated from Eastern High School in 1943. She attended Hood College and graduated from there in 1947 with a degree in Nutrition Science. She attended a program in Dietary…
Corinna Z. Courpas
Jul 2, 2024
Corinne Z. Courpas, age 89, passed away on July 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, Corinna Courpas was a woman of intelligence, drive, creativity, and kindness, possessing an optimism and generosity of spirit that will never be forgotten by the many people who knew and loved her. Born…
Frank Anton Persohn, Iii
Jul 1, 2024
Frank Anton Persohn III passed peacefully July 1, 2024 to meet his heavenly wife, Dorothy (Dot) A. Ryan who passed in 2016. Frank is survived by nieces, Debbie Lilley (Chagrin Falls, OH) and Lindsay Persohn (Lakeland, FL) and nephews John Reed (Lexington Park, MD) and Neil Persohn (Lakeland, FL) and his close friends Lisa and…
Sarah C. Bockner
Jul 1, 2024
On July 1, 2024 Sarah C. Bockner; beloved wife of the late Charles Bockner; devoted mother of Charles Bockner, Jimmy Bockner, Sarah Winds, Augusta "Bunny" Sheesley, and Glen Bockner; preceded in death by 3 Brothers and 2 Sister. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private service will be held at Garrison Forest Veterans…
Johnny F. Bennett, Sr.
Jul 1, 2024
On July 1, 2024 Johnny F. Bennett, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Johnny is survived by his wife Betty R. Bennett, son John Bennett, Jr. and his wife Michele, daughter Sherri Franklin, grandsons John III, Aaron, and Nathan, sister Jewel Jones of Ohio, and many nieces and nephews.…
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