OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Patricia Dorothy Hartmann
Feb 28, 2026
Patricia Dorothy Hartmann (September 26, 1943 – February 28, 2026) was born to Norman and Patricia (Pfannkuchen) Robertson in Baltimore, MD. Her mom gave her the nickname "Sis," and Pat lived up to that name by caring for so many, including her late brother, Roland Robertson. Pat loved Jesus and was a member of Martini…
Daniel Dachille
Feb 28, 2026
Daniel Dachille passed away peacefully at Edenwald on February 28, 2026. He was born November 7, 1934, to Ella (nee Lennon) and Giovanni Dachille. He was raised in East Baltimore with 4 siblings, John, James, William and Anna, all of whom have predeceased him. A graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and later Johns Hopkins University…
Dr. Donald Michael Steinwachs
Feb 28, 2026
It is with great sadness that I share the news that Donald M. Steinwachs, PhD, professor and chair emeritus in Health Policy and Management (HPM), passed away on February 28. He was 79. Don chaired HPM from 1994 to 2005 and advanced the new field of health services research (HSR), making it a signature strength…
Peg (Marjorie) Bolte Castle
Feb 27, 2026
On February 27, 2026, Peggy Castle (Marjorie Bolte Castle) passed away in Towson, MD. She was the devoted mother of Robert R. Castle (Mary Ellen) and Kimberly C. Turner (Doug); loving grandmother of Katherine Kavalsky, Colleen Castle, Kara Castle, Nicholas Turner, Sarah Turner, and Travis Turner; cherished great-grandmother of Cooper, Gabriel, Nolan, Hayden, and Jensen; she is…
Virginia Mae Rendell
Jul 4, 1942 - Feb 27, 2026
On February 27, 2026 Virginia Mae Rendell passed away. Virginia was the beloved wife of the late Michael R. Rendell, Sr.; devoted mother of Stacey L. Johnson, Shelby A. Rendell-Aalders, and Michael R. Rendell, Jr. (Karen); cherished grandmother of Cassidy, Miranda, Ronin, and Nia Rendell. Friends may visit at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home…
Carroll Terence "Terry" Smith
Feb 27, 2026
Carroll Terence "Terry" Smith died peacefully at his home on February 27th. Born on September 9, 1946, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late A. Carroll Smith and the late Katherine (Brady) Smith. After graduating from Towson High School, he served two years of active duty in the United States Army, stationed in…
Donna Marie Pellegrini
Feb 25, 2026
On February 25, 2026, Donna Marie Pellegrini passed away peacefully in Parkville, Maryland. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Jamie Pellegrini, step daughter Shawn Santoro (Brian) and step son Jim Pellegrini. Cherished grandmother of Nova, Kendall and Morgan. Loving sister of James Sciabarrasi and Michael Sciabarrasi. Family and friends are welcome to the family…
Norma Bell Nelson Davidson
Feb 25, 2026
Norma Bell Nelson Davidson 1928 - 2026 "A Life Well Lived…" Norma Bell Nelson was born in 1928 in Monkton Maryland. Her parents were Howard Guy Nelson and Norma Tucker Bell Nelson. She was raised on a farm with three siblings Guy Jr., Ann (Sis) and Steve Nelson. Norma married George Robert Davidson in 1948 at St…
Robert Miller Sr.
Feb 24, 2026
On February 24, 2026, Robert Leo Miller Sr., beloved husband of the late Madeline Miller, devoted father of Kimberly Miller and her husband Steve Otto, Sandra Mansfield, and the late Nancy Ensor, Robert Miller Jr. and David Miller. Also survived by seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at the…
Robert James Reder
Feb 24, 2026
Robert James Reder, 82, of Stevenson MD, passed away on 2/24/26 at home, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters. An extremely challenging bypass surgery in 2023 led to multiple complications over the past 3 years, which eroded his quality of life and could not be overcome. Born in New York, Bob was the son…
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