OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Patricia Kennedy Osmond
Oct 1, 2026
On October 1, 2026, Patricia Kennedy Osmond, beloved wife of the late Charles A. Osmond; devoted mother of Kimberly Burke and her husband Patrick and Scot Stewart and his wife Jill; dear stepmother of Nancy Popovich, Stephen Osmond, and Blake Osmond; loving sister of Robert "Buzz" Kennedy and his wife Deb; cherished grandmother of Amanda…
Genevieve C. Fleury
Oct 1, 2026
On October 1, 2026, Genevieve C. Fleury (nee Chambers) passed away peacefully in Towson, Maryland, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Mrs. Fleury was born in Baltimore city on September 13, 1928 to Frank and Genevieve Chambers. She was educated at Johns Hopkins University and graduated in 1950 with a Bachelors degree with Honors…
Amalia Pappas Lucas
Sep 30, 2026
Amalia Pappas Lucas passed away peacefully September 30, 2026 with family by her side. She was born in Baltimore April 25, 1948, the daughter of Fi and George Pappas. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Dr. Peter Lucas, two sons Ben and Andrew Lucas and six grandchildren, Lucy, Wyatt, Poppy, Lyla, Rose…
Randa Sue Blackwell
Sep 29, 2026
Randa S. Blackwell (Richardson), age 80, of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully September 29, 2026 with her family at her bedside. She was born in Baltimore on February 19, 1946 to the late Isabelle and Cecil Richardson and in her youth she enjoyed her summers in Vienna with her late grandparents Cecil and Nellie Richardson.…
Dan Throop Smith
Sep 28, 2026
Dan Throop Smith Jr. passed away on September 28, 2026 at the age of 82. Dan died peacefully, surrounded by family at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson.Dan was born to Dan Throop Smith Sr. and Martha Vaughan Smith in 1943 in Concord, MA. Dan had two older sisters, Louise and Deborah. In Concord Dan attended The…
Freidoon Malek
Sep 28, 2026
Dr. Freidoon Malek passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026. That weekend, he had celebrated his birthday with his family, including his only granddaughter, who traveled from Florida to be with him. His final days were filled with their love and happiness. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirin Malek, daughter,…
Donald Robert May
Sep 26, 2026
On September 26, 2026, Donald Robert May passed away in Westminster, Maryland. Donald is survived by his brother Richard May and his partner Cheryl Farkas and his sister Lois Stuart and her husband James Stuart. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Lois Ann Straw
Sep 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lois With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Lois, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished Grandma, and great-grandmother. Lois shared 54 years of marriage with her husband, Bill. She was the proud mother of five children, beloved Grandma to 11 grandchildren, and great-grandmother of five, who brought tremendous…
Anna Mapp
Sep 26, 2026
On September 26, 2026, Anna (Sis) M. Mapp passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Anna was born on January 16, 1938, in Baltimore, MD to her late parents John and Teresa (Guntner) Ewing. Anna is the beloved wife of the late Harry J. Mapp; devoted mother to John D. Mapp Sr., Alyce M. Marzola (David);…
Phyllis Pauline Stolba
Jan 14, 1936 - Sep 26, 2026
On September 26, 2026 Phyllis Pauline Stolba passed away. Phyllis was born on January 14, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland to her late parents Samuel Francis and Margaret Mary Provenzano. Phyllis is the beloved wife of the late John James Stolba, Sr.; devoted mother of the late John James Stolba, Jr. (Peggy), Diane Marie Stolba, Darrin…
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