OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
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…
Shirley F. Carl
Sep 25, 2026
On September 25, 2026, Shirley Frances Carl (nee Wagner) passed away peacefully in Towson, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard David Carl, Sr.; devoted mother of Brenda Carl (Douglas Suthers), Richard David Carl, Jr. (Sharon), Julie A. Brown, and the late Daniel L. Carl; loving grandmother of Rebecca Plum (Ben), Tom…
Katherine Grace Cowan
Sep 25, 2026
Katherine "Kate" Cowan, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. Kate was born on September 27, 1945, in Bergen County, New Jersey, to George and Grace Schwarz. She grew up in Fort Lee, New Jersey, with her three brothers, Paul, Thom, and Pete. Following in the footsteps of her…
Robert W. Felber, Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Robert "Bob" W. Felber, Jr. After spending the last few years missing the love of his life, Robert "Bob" W. Felber, Jr. has returned to the side of his beloved wife and soulmate, Patrice Felber (nee Lauer). While those who loved him will miss him dearly, there is comfort in knowing that he is once…
Douglas Pendleton Sands, Sr.
Sep 25, 2026
Douglas Pendleton Sands, Sr. of Owings Mills, Maryland passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife Mary A. Sands (nee Dunphy); his loving children, Mary Taylor (David) and Douglas P. Sands, Jr., his adoring grandchildren Brooke Taylor and Jordan Taylor, and his devoted brother Stuart…
Jeannette Teresa Melody
Sep 24, 2026
On September 24, 2026, Jeannette Teresa Melody, loving daughter of the late Laura J. (nee Jones) and late Felix J. Melody; dear sister of the late Richard P. Melody and James V. Melody. Also survived by niece and nephews. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 1st at Stella Maris Chapel (2300 Dulaney…
Teresa Mulcare
Sep 24, 2026
On September 24, 2026, Teresa Louise Mulcare, beloved mother of Stevie Malloy Jr. and his wife Dana, devoted grandmother of Gavin Malloy, loving sister of Danny Sanders, Jeff Sanders, Cheryl Marchini and the late Terry Sanders, Randy Sanders and LaDonna Schrauder. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. The family will receive friends…
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