OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Ronald Joseph Schilling, Sr.
May 5, 2026
Ronald Joseph Schilling Sr., 81, passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 5, 2026, at his home in Estero, Florida. Ron was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 7, 1944, to Martin H. Schilling and Frances E. Schilling (White). He was the youngest of four children alongside his siblings Martin, Frances, and George.…
Joseph Vincent Apanovich
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026, Joseph V. Apanovich, beloved son of the late Vincent and Catherine Apanovich; devoted brother of Margaret Esenwine and her husband Ron and Mary Hofferbert and her husband Frederick; loving uncle of Bryan Hofferbert and his wife Ashley; loving great uncle of Parker Hofferbert; dear cousin of Vincent Moskunas, Mary Kiggins, Dolores Adams…
Herbert "Butch" Jackson Basnight, Jr.
May 5, 2026
On May 5, 2026, Herbert "Butch" Basnight, Jr., beloved husband of Barbara A. Rodgers; devoted father of Letesha Basnight and stepfather of Sean Rodgers, Trena Cortez, and Terrell Rodgers; loving grandfather of Zion, Isaiah Sr., Khiell, Jr., Jeremiah, Janae, and Zariah; cherished great grandfather of Isaiah, Jr., Kash, Jeremiah Jr., and Royalty; dear brother of…
John Whitcomb Brandenburg
May 4, 2026
On May 4, 2026, John Whitcomb Brandenburg passed away in Lutherville, Maryland. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Miriam Lois Brandenburg. Loving father of Dawn Marie Holmes. Cherished grandfather of Brett T. Holmes, Morgan B. Holmes, Brandon W. Holmes and Stefan K. Holmes. Also a great-grandfather of Natalie D. Holmes, Jackson…
Joseph Thomas Michalski, Sr.
Dec 1, 1944 - May 3, 2026
On May 3, 2026 Joseph Thomas Michalski, Sr. passed away. Joseph is survived by his devoted children Joseph T. Michalski, Jr. (Michelle DeVaux), Tracey L. Wilson (Foster), Denise M. Umphlett; loving companion Sherry Fisher, cherished grandchildren Lauren Booth, Foster Wilson, John Wachter, Joshua Michalski, Ashley Bethurum, and Sophia Michalski; dear great-grandchildren Lillian, Emerson, Atticus, and…
John Page Grob
May 3, 2026
On May 3, 2026, John Page Grob suddenly passed away peacefully at his home in Towson, Maryland. He was the beloved son to the late Christian Grob and Mary (Betty) Wyckoff. John was the cherished husband of Linda Grob, proud father of Rachael Grob Redyk, her husband Peter Redyk, and loving grandfather to Benjamin Redyk.…
Robert William Macmeekin
May 2, 2026
On May 2, 2026, Robert William MacMeekin died in Phoenix, Maryland. He is the remarkable husband of Colleen Houlihan MacMeekin, and devoted father of Trevor MacMeekin and his wife Jennifer, and Alexandra MacMeekin Ryan; loving grandfather of Michael, Lucia, Amelia and Kevin MacMeekin, and William and Charles Ryan; cherished brother of Carolyn MacMeekin Johnson. Also…
Lauren Victoria Laplante
May 2, 2026
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our daughter Lauren Victoria LaPlante, 44, of Whitehall MD. She died suddenly on May 2, 2026. Born in Tolland Ct she spent her childhood and formative years in Tolland , West Chester Pa and Enola Pa. She was a 2000 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. Her…
James Lee Mullen
May 2, 2026
On May 2, 2026, James Lee Mullen, beloved husband of Cynthia Mullen, devoted father of Jason Mullen and his wife Amber, and Christopher Mullen and his wife Kelly, loving grandfather of Skylar, Emma, Katelyn, Serenity, Justin, Ainsley, Khloe, Kashton and Beckett, cherished great grandfather of Kamryn. Also survived by his loving mother Ruth Mullen; dear…
Harriet Goldman Anderson
May 1, 2026
On May 1, 2026, Harriet Goldman Anderson passed away peacefully in Randallstown, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles H. Anderson; devoted mother of Lauren Jay Anderson (Cheryl) and Michael Stephen Anderson (Megan); loving grandmother of Arthur Ensor, III., April Ensor, Alaina Anderson, Michael Anderson, Jr., Jaelyn Anderson, and Michaela Anderson; cherished…
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