OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
William "Bill" Nelson Butler
Apr 2, 2026
On April 2, 2026, William "Bill" Nelson Butler, beloved husband of Aza Howard Butler; devoted father of Brett Howard Butler (Charissa) and the late Justice Butler; loving brother of Stephen Butler, MD. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10 AM-12 Noon, with a Memorial Service starting at 12 Noon at the…
Celeste Cullen Ferrer
Apr 2, 2026
Celeste was the daughter of James and Florence Cullen. She graduated from St Joseph Nursing School in 1969. In 1984 she married Dr Roberto O Ferrer. Celeste worked as an operating room nurse for most of her career. As an avid reader, she went back to school to major in English Literature, graduating from Goucher…
Mary Regina Smith
Mar 31, 2026
On March 31, 2026, Mary Regina Smith (nee Asplen) died peacefully in Parkville, Maryland. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband George Charles Smith, her parents Brennan Asplen and Eileen Funk Asplen and by her siblings John Asplen and Eileen Dawson. Mary is survived by her devoted sons Charles M. Smith (Jeanne), William…
Lorraine B. Campbell
Mar 31, 2026
On March 31, 2026, Lorraine B. Campbell (nee Bauer) beloved wife of the late William N. Campbell, Sr.; devoted mother of Bill Campbell, Kathleen Schmidt and her husband Richard, and Anne Marie Burke; loving sister of George Bauer; cherished grandmother of Grace Taylor, Kassandra Schmidt, Jeremy Burke, Cassidy Burke, Colleen Campbell, Christa Neubauer (Steven), Jan…
George (Bud) French Nixon Jr.
Mar 31, 2026
George (Bud) French Nixon Jr. George "Bud" Nixon passed away on March 31, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. Bud was proceaded in death by his amazing wife Pamela Swiss Nixon and devoted parents George F. Nixon Sr. and Dorothy Rukert Nixon, and Brother Charles "Nick" Nixon and wife Loretta Nixon, and Brother-in-law Thomas…
Donald Edwin Hicks
Mar 30, 2026
On March 30, 2026, Donald Edwin Hicks, passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Maryland. Survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Phyllis Hicks. Loving father of Kimberly Schaefer (Jerome), Mark Hicks (Indiana), Tracey Hicks and Kerri Hicks. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donald was a proud graduate of Johns Hopkins. He owned a…
Victoria G. Biedronski
Jul 31, 1934 - Mar 30, 2026
On March 30, 2026 Victoria G. Biedronski passed away. Victoria was born on July 31, 1934 in Baltimore to her late parents Andrew and Victoria Stachowiak. Victoria was the beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Biedronski, Sr.; devoted mother of Charmaine Biedronski, Cheryl Fisher (Jon), and Daniel Biedronski, Jr. (Christine); loving grand mother of…
Paul S. Klarman
May 22, 1952 - Mar 30, 2026
On the evening of March 30, 2026, Paul Stephen Klarman passed peacefully at The Cottages of Perry Hall at the age of 73. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 53 years, Barbara Joan Klarman (nee Brand), his daughter Michele Lee Canapp (Jason), his son Robert Paul Klarman (Amy), and by his…
Frederick Walter Craig
Mar 28, 2026
On March 28, 2026, Frederick Walter Craig, beloved husband of Rosina Pearl Craig; devoted father of Frederick Walter Craig III and Cheryl Ann Standiford; loving grandfather of Michael and Joshua Standiford and Justin, Max, and Noah Craig; cherished great grandfather of Jameson Standiford; dear brother-in-law of George Berenbrok and his wife Karen. The family will…
Darrell L. Vaughn, Jr.
Oct 21, 1973 - Mar 28, 2026
On March 28, 2026 Darrell L. Vaughn, Jr. passed away after a long had fought battle. Darrell was born on October 21, 1973 in Baltimore to his devoted parents Patricia and the late Darrell L. Vaugh, Sr. Darrell was the proud father of 4 sons, Darrell Vaughn, III; Brent Vaughn; Michael Vaughn; and Matthew Vaughn;…
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