OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Clare Mary Cayce
Jul 6, 2026
On July 6, 2026, Clare Mary Cayce (nee Gassert), beloved wife of Douglas Scott Cayce; devoted mother of Genese Neal and her husband Andrew, Shana Cayce, and Michaela Eberly and her husband Jared; loving me-ma of Etta, Tank, Mina, Wyatt, Maverick, Gannon, Landon, and Arie; dear sister of Cathy Ondrejack, Nancy Venutolo, George Gassert, Peggy…
Concetta Ann Allen Piercy
Jul 6, 2026
Concetta Ann Piercy December 12, 1963 – July 6, 2026 Concetta Ann Allen Piercy passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 6, 2026. She was a strong yet gentle soul whose compassion and appreciation for the kindness of others touched everyone who knew her. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Connee leaves…
Carl Allan Franks
Jul 26, 1956 - Jul 5, 2026
On July 5, 2026 Carl Allan Franks passed away. Carl was born in Sparrows Point, Maryland on July 26, 1956 to his late parents Kenneth L. and Evelyn M. Franks. Carl is survived by his brothers Brian D. Franks (Mary G. Underwood), and Bruce W. Franks, sister Phyllis M. Franks, nephews Bruce W. Franks, Jr.,…
Jo Ann Rice
Jul 5, 2026
Jo Ann (Luhr) Rice, a mother, grandmother, and Registered Nurse, died on July 5, 2026 in hospice care at her son and daughter-in-law's home in Phoenix, MD. She was 96. Jo Ann was born in Louisville, KY, during the Great Depression and was raised by her grandmother along with her older sister Rose Mary (Luhr)…
Maureen Sweeney Turnbaugh
Jul 4, 2026
Maureen Turnbaugh, beloved daughter of Marie and John Sweeney and sister to the late Ron Sweeney, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, July 4, 2026. She was 89. Maureen and her husband David were long-time residents of Loch Raven Village in Towson, MD. In her youth, she was a 1954 graduate…
Clare Manly Boyce
Jul 3, 2026
Clare Manly Boyce Clare Manly Boyce, 78 passed peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Brightview Catonsville. Born in Maryland on May 8, 1948, Clare was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Whedby Jenkins; father, Lawrence Page Boyce; and stepfather, Thomas Watkins. She is survived by her brothers, Michael Jenkins and Thomas Jenkins; cousins, Aubrey…
Mary Ellen Harlan Saterlie
Jul 3, 2026
Dr. Mary Ellen Harlan Saterlie, educator, scholar, artist, historian, and devoted public servant, passed away peacefully at Broadmead Retirement Community at the age of 96. Born in Fallston, Maryland, she was the daughter of J. Maurice Harlan, a dairy farmer, and Margaret Bennett Harlan, a teacher. She grew up on her family's historic Belvedere Farm,…
Sandra "Sandy" Sue Dance
Jul 3, 2026
Sandy Dance Obituary Sandra Sue Dance, age 75, passed away on July 3, 2026, with a view of the Gunpowder River at her home in Chase, Maryland. Sandy was a loving wife, attentive mother, active grandmother, devoted friend – and most of all – faithful servant of God. She was born to Calvin & Jean…
Claire Berg Rosse'
Jul 2, 2026
On July 2, 2026, Claire Berg Rosse' passed away peacefully in Timonium, with her loving husband and sisters. Claire was born on October 17, 1945, in Norristown, Pennsylvania to the late David Marion Berg and Lillie May Berg (nee Campbell); She is the beloved wife of William H. Spinelli, Ph.D,; devoted mother of Claude Duvan…
Gertrude Reeda Kujawa
Mar 31, 1928 - Jul 2, 2026
On July 2, 2026 Gertrude Reeda Kujawa passed away at age 98. Gertrude was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 31, 1928 to her late parents Michael and Mary Kujawa. Gertrude loved being with family, crocheting, reading books, word search and telling stories of her younger years. Gertrude was the loving mother of Linda Huber…
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