OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Clyde P. Michael
Jun 20, 2026
On June 20, 2026, Clyde Patrick Michael passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer at the age of 81. He was the son of the late John Joseph Sr. and Margaret Michael; was loving friend, brother and brother-in-law to Gerard and Alice Michael and to the late John Joseph Jr. and Margaret Michael;…
Donald W. Bertrand
Jun 18, 2026
Donald Wayne Bertrand (1948-2026) Donald "Don" Bertrand passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, in Towson, Maryland. After a long period of declining health and increasing loss of independence, he moved to an assisted living community, where he found comfort in simple pleasures. He especially enjoyed watching baseball—cheering on his beloved Orioles—or settling in with…
Lillian "Cathy" Stricker
Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, Lillian "Cathy" Stricker died peacefully in Towson, MD. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Donald Joseph Stricker and is survived by her devoted children Steven Wayne Stricker and his wife Patricia, and Debbie Lynn Giannamore and her husband Frank. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Ashley Nicole Stricker…
James E. Kundratic Sr.
Jun 17, 2026
James E. Kundratic, Sr., passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at the age of 90. Born September 12, 1935, to the late Adam and Ella Kundratic. James was a loving husband of the late MaryLou Kundratic, devoted father of James Kundratic Jr. and his wife Catherine, Kenneth Kundratic and his wife Tina, David Kundratic,…
Patricia Lois Murphy
Jun 18, 1959 - Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026 Patricia Lois Murphy passed away after a long hard-fought battle. Patricia was born in Baltimore, MD on June 18, 1959 to her late parents James E. and Helen L. Kahler. Patricia was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Murphy. Patricia is survived by her devoted sister Colleen Humphries; sisters-in-law…
Miriam Knibb Tyrie
Jun 17, 2026
Miriam (Mitzi) Knibb Tyrie passed away in her Stoneleigh home surrounded by loving family and caregivers on June 17, 2026. She was 96 years old. Mitzi was born on January 28, 1930, to Esther Reynolds Bowles and William Webster Knibb in Richmond, Virginia. She had an older sister, Shirley Ann. In her early years, the…
Margaret S. Dunning
Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, Margaret (Peggy) S. Dunning passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Timonium, MD. She was the devoted daughter of the late Howard and Bessie (nee Weller) Searing; beloved wife of 60 years of Rev. William M. Dunning; loving step-sister of the late Elizabeth Hall (James) and their sons Keith…
Henry John Ciezkowski
Jun 24, 1949 - Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026 Henry John Ciezkowski passed away. Henry is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Ciezkowski; devoted children Henry Ciezkowski, Jerry Ciezkowski (Lauren), Susan Barcikowski (Daniel); cherished grandchildren Mason, Sophia, Miles, Jace, and Madelyn; dear sisters Edwiga Frazier, and the late Teresa Robel. A funeral service will be held at the family-owned Duda-Ruck…
Charlotte Virginia Davis
Jun 16, 2026
On June 16, 2026, Charlotte Virginia Davis (nee Hirsch), beloved wife of the late Leo H. Davis; devoted mother of Diane Triplett, Terry Bacon, Mary Rees, Charlotte Osborne, Cheryl Michael, Jennifer McClay, Michelle Bell, and the late Denise Swatzbaugh; loving grandmother of 25 and great grandmother of 18 with 1 on the way. Charlotte was…
William F. Gately
Jun 15, 2026
On June 15, 2026, William "Bill" Gately, beloved husband of the late Nancy Gately (née Geissler), loving father of the late Kevin Gately, and beloved son of the late Thomas and Eleanor Gately, passed away. He is survived by his son, Michael Gately of Towson, Maryland, and five grandchildren: Michael, Bradley, and Matthew Gately of…
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