OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Jane F. Wunder
Mar 17, 2026
WUNDER, JANE F. On March 17, 2026, Jane F. Wunder, beloved wife of the late Paul F. Wunder; devoted mother of Michael P. Wunder and his wife Lauri, Robert P. Wunder and his wife Lorrie, JoAnn F. Ogle and her late husband James, Donald P. Wunder and his wife Cindy, Timothy P. Wunder and his…
William Stansbury Thayer
Mar 16, 2026
On March 16, 2026, William Stansbury Thayer, beloved husband of Barbara Irene Thayer (nee Jacobson); devoted father of William Thayer and his wife Monica, Steven Thayer and his wife Noreen McElhone, and Christine Thayer; loving grandfather of Daniel, Eric, Evan, Aidan, and Kieran Thayer; cherished great grandfather of Nathan and Austin Thayer; dear brother of…
Charles "Chip" Markell, Iii
Mar 13, 2026
Charles "Chip" Markell III, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Sparks, Maryland. He was born on June 24, 1941, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, to Mary Alice Johnston of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Charles Markell, Jr, of Baltimore. Chip grew up in Baltimore alongside his two…
Dalelynn Gill
Sep 6, 1953 - Mar 13, 2026
On March 13, 2026 Dalelynn Gill passed away after a long tough hard-fought battle. Dalelynn was born on September 6, 1953 to her late parents Walter F. Wheeler and Myra M. Weir (nee Levinson). Dalelynn was the beloved wife of the late Victor H. Gill, Jr.; devoted mother of Constance Melissa Gill-Hooper (Jim), Stacy B.…
Frederick William Vandermast, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
On March 11, 2026, Frederick William Vandermast Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family after an eleven year valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving spouse of 68 years Betty Ann Vandermast (née Soper); devoted father of Kim Marie Longo (Robert), Cynthia Carlin Horka (Bruce) and Caroline Ann Schiller (Harry); cherished…
Gordon "Gordy" Moir Caldwell
Mar 11, 2026
Gordon "Gordy" Moir Caldwell passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by family—exactly ten short months after the passing of his high school sweetheart and beloved wife, Marsha. Gordy was born on July 4, 1956, in Dundee, Scotland, and later grew up in Galion, Ohio. He was the beloved husband of the late Marsha…
Sara I. Diversé
Mar 11, 2026
On March 11, 2026, Sara I. Diverse Ufret, age 99, passed away peacefully. Funeral will be private. Inurnment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Thanks to anyone who thought, remembered, or prayed for Sara.
Curtis W. Lafon
Mar 11, 2026
On March 11, 2026, Curtis Wayne Lafon, beloved husband of Barbara L. Lafon; devoted father of Brad C. Kirk and Curtis W. Lafon, Jr. and his wife Valerie; loving grandfather of Khloe A. Kirk; dear brother of Wesley L. Lafon and his wife Sue, Wanda P. Stachowski and her husband Richard, Jeannette C. Mitchell and…
Margaret E. Shell
Mar 10, 2026
On March 10, 2026 Margaret Evelyn Shell passed away surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on May 17, 1946 to her late parents Charles and Ethel Fazenbaker. Margaret was the devoted mother of Catherine M. Kioussis, Rose M. Beal (Michael Beal), and Laura A. Tote (Shirley Wood); loving grandmother of Danielle Sevison, Britta…
Michael Lawrence Mcguire
Mar 10, 2026
Michael Lawrence McGuire, 18, of Lutherville MD, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2026. He leaves behind a community of family, friends, mentors, teachers, caregivers, and loved ones who will forever hold him close in their hearts. Mike was known for his kind soul, creativity, quick wit, and natural ability to make people laugh. He…
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