OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Michael Aaron
Mar 9, 2026
James Michael "Mike" Aaron, 79, died March 9 at Keswick Multi-Care Center, where he had lived for more than 18 months. He was a long-time resident of Baltimore's Original Northwood neighborhood. Mike was a veteran journalist committed to telling the truth, a family man, a "foodie" before that was a word, a student of history,…
Rosalie G. Patton
Jun 22, 1938 - Mar 9, 2026
On March 9, 2026 Rosalie G. Patton passed away. Rosalie was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Robert Patton, Sr. and devoted mother of Timothy L. Patton, Sr, Joseph R. Patton, Jr., and Ralph R. Patton; dear sister of James C. Preston, Sr., the late James E. McCleaf, and the late Jacqueline Ballistreri; also…
Gary Lee Wolford
Mar 8, 2026
Gary Lee Wolford Gary Lee Wolford, 76, of Dundalk, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Gary was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family. He shared 54 loving years of marriage with his beloved wife, Elizabeth…
Karen Brinton
Mar 8, 2026
On March 8, 2026, Karen Brinton (nee Iszard), beloved wife of 57 years to Edward Buck Brinton, Jr.; devoted mother of Thatcher Brinton and his wife Melita, French Brinton, and the late Nathaniel Brinton and his wife Katie; loving grandmother of Makenna, Tessa, Pearson and Grayson; dear sister of Bobby Iszard and the late Barbara…
Very Reverend William Norvel, Ssj
Mar 8, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our 13th Superior General, Very Reverend William Norvel, SSJ, who went to be with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, March 8, 2026. Father Norvel was a faithful Josephite priest, pastor, teacher, author, and liturgical leader whose ministry spanned more than five decades.…
John Martin Gaver
Mar 8, 2026
John Martin Gaver, age 79, of Glen Arm, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late John Harris Gaver and the late Elizabeth Ann (Wilfong) Gaver. John served over 30 years with the Maryland Department of Transportation and served over 30 years with the Air Force Guard…
Millard Surratt
Mar 8, 2026
Millard Price Surratt, 85 years of age, passed away in his home in Saint Augustine, Florida on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Millard was born on May 30, 1940, in Caretta, West Virginia to the late Millard John Wesley and Florence Pearl Holloway Surratt. He graduated from Dundalk High School in 1958 and attended the University…
Joyce Marie Boss
Mar 7, 2026
On March 7, 2026, Joyce Marie Boss passed away peacefully in Baltimore, Maryland. She is survived by her Uncles Bernard Simon and Stephen Simon. Family and friends are welcome to the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home (Beltway exit 26) on Thursday March 12 from 12-1 PM with a graveside service to follow at Parkwood…
Donald "Don" Slater Koenig
Mar 6, 2026
Donald Slater Koenig passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cardia sarcoidosis. He was 47 years old. Born on February 13, 1979, in Towson, Maryland, Don grew up in Baltimore County and graduated from Loyola Blakefield in 1997. He later attended Towson University, where he studied broadcasting and…
Mary Louise Martin
Mar 5, 2026
Mary L Martin passed way peacefully on March 5, 2026 at age 70 . The daughter of the late J. William and Mary E. Martin. The beloved sister of John W. Martin, Jr. (Dorene), Joan M. Martin, June M. Calwell (J. Andrew), the late Helena C. Martin and the late Phyllis A. Martin. Cherished niece…
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