OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Ida Dorothy Allred
Oct 9, 1950 - Apr 18, 2026
Ida Dorothy Allred was sent to Heaven on April 18, 2026. She is survived by her four blessings: Jerry, Joe, Ruth, and Julie; and the three gifts they gave her: Brianna, Jacob, and Joshua. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who took great pride in a life centered around her family. For over 40…
George Tilghman Meyer
Apr 17, 2026
George Tilghman Meyer. His struggle is over. May he rest in peace. Our beloved Georgie passed from this life on April 17, 2026. He is with God now. He leaves behind his loving wife Constance E. Meyer (nee Bory), his adored children, Robert T. Meyer, daughter Lorie B White and son-in-law Shawn White. George was…
Martha Jane Mannel
Apr 17, 2026
On April 17, 2026, Martha Jane Mannel (nee Watts) passed away in Parkville, MD. She was the loving daughter of the late Marion Watts and Jean Watts (nee Atkinson); beloved wife of the late Donald J. Mannel; devoted sister of Richard Watts (Jaymie), Don Watts, Barbara Dunn (Casey), and the late Susan Towry; Martha is…
Sabra S. Kone
Apr 16, 2026
On April 16, 2026, Sabra Sullivan Kone passed away peacefully at her home in Baltimore, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter D. Kone; devoted mother of Donna Dannals (Robert), Charles "Matt" Kone, and Sabra K. Woodward; loving grandmother of Catherine M. Dannals, Jennifer E. Dannals, Imogen F. Kone, Sabra G. Irish,…
Charles "Chuck" R. Allen
Apr 15, 2026
On April 15, 2026, Charles R. "Chuck" Allen, Jr.; beloved husband of Rudy Miller; devoted father of Jake Miller Allen, Hannah Ruth Poland and her husband Josh, and the late Luke Miller Allen; loving grandfather of Grafton Miller Allen, Jonah Luke Poland and Naomi Ruth Poland; dear brother of Barbara Jan Allen Roy and the…
Bette Williams Lewis
Apr 15, 2026
On April 15, 2026, Bette Williams Lewis, beloved wife of Charles E. Lewis, Jr.; devoted mother of Charles E. Lewis, III and his wife Ellen and David B. Lewis; loving grandmother of Jesse, Emily, Dillon, Katelyn, and Logan Lewis; also survived by extended family and friends. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson…
John A. Hatfield, Iii
Apr 14, 2026
HATFIELD, III., JOHN A. On April 14, 2026, John Alfred "Al" Hatfield, III, passed away peacefully in Towson, MD. He is the beloved son of the late John A. Hatfield, Jr. and Janet Hatfield (nee Callahan); devoted brother of Laura Hatfield Cromwell (Robert), Callahan Hatfield, and the late Nancy Hatfield. He is also survived by…
John Joseph "John Kelsey" Mcgainey, Iii
Jun 7, 1968 - Apr 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026 John Joseph McGainey, III owner of Kelsey's Towing and Transport passed away. John was born in Baltimore on June 7, 1968 to his parents John Joseph McGainey, Jr. and Katherine Mae Hughes. John was the beloved husband of Nunziella "Nancy" McGainey; devoted father of Kelsey McGainey, Allison McGainey, Austin McGainey (Lexie);…
Julie Anne Luthy
Apr 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, Julie Anne Luthy, beloved daughter of the late Eleanora (nee Kutcher) and Nelson Luthy; devoted sister of Brian Luthy and his wife Diane; loving aunt of Scott, Austin, and Suzanne Luthy; also survived by extended family and friends of Gallagher Services. Julie will Lie-In-State at Stella Maris Chapel, 2300 Dulaney Valley…
Ralph S. Tyler, Iii
Apr 13, 2026
On April 13, 2026, Ralph Sargent Tyler, III, passed away peacefully in Lutherville, MD, from Cardiac Amyloidosis and Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, a complication of Parkinson's disease, surrounded by his family and friends. Ralph is the beloved husband of Georgiana Simmel Tyler. He is also survived by his sister Rae Tyler Millman of Columbia, Maryland, her…
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