OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Esther Williams
Feb 20, 2026
Esther Williams February 7, 1939 – February 20, 2026 Esther Williams, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and family. Born on February 7, 1939, Esther was the beloved wife of Robert John Williams, whom she met in Baltimore, Maryland — the city that remained her…
Tina M. Bankard
Feb 19, 2026
On February 19, 2026, Tina M. Bankard (nee Barranco) died peacefully in Lutherville, Maryland. Tina is survived by her beloved husband Joseph F. Bankard, her son Matthew Biddle, her stepson Joseph Bankard, Jr and his wife Dana and by her stepdaughter Amanda Bankard. She is the cherished grandmother of Caden Biddle, Cole Biddle, Drew Biddle,…
Lucille Boellner
Feb 19, 2026
On February 19, 2026, Lucille Boellner passed away peacefully in Cockeysville, Maryland. She is survived by her beloved children Holly Anne Boellner and David B. Boellner (Diana). Loving grandmother of Kathryn Budrecki (Benjamin), Brian Boellner, and Laura Civetti (Aiden). Cherished great-grandmother of Charles Burke and Hailey Burkhardt. Family and friends are welcome to the family-owned…
George B. Thuman, Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
On February 19, 2026, George B. Thuman, Jr., 94, beloved husband of the late Carolyn E. Thuman for 58 years; devoted mother of George B. Thuman, III and his wife Lisa M. and Charles D. Thuman and his wife Roberta L. Mr. Thuman was a 4th Degree Sir Knight with the Long Green Valley Knights…
Katharine Washburne
Feb 19, 2026
On February 19, 2026, Katharine Washburne (nee Marshall), extraordinarily loving wife of the late Thomas D. Washburne; devoted mother of Thomas D. Washburne, Jr., Richard J. Washburne, Frances W. Washburne, and Mary D. Washburne; loving grandmother of six and great grandmother of two. The Washburne family will receive friends at home, 112 Greenspring Valley Road,…
Anna M. Carey
Feb 18, 2026
On February 18, 2026, Anna Marie Carey, beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Carey; devoted mother of Suzanne Whiteford and her husband the late Lingard Whiteford, Robert L. Carey, Jr. and his wife Karen, Mary K. Tweedle and her husband Ed and David A.Carey and his fiance Tracy Tarbart; dear sister of Dorothy Curran;…
Harvey Melvin Doster
Feb 18, 2026
On February 18, 2026, Harvey Melvin Doster died peacefully in Towson, Maryland. Harvey was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Russell S. Doster and the late Vera M. Doster. He is survived by his friends and coworkers at Saint Timothy's School where he served as an educator and Theater Director, and many…
Margaret W. Hanley
Feb 18, 2026
On February 18, 2026, Margaret Hanley (nee Weitzel), beloved wife of the late Wilbert T. Hanley; devoted mother of Barbara Jo Hancock and her husband Terry and the late Michael Joseph Wallace and his wife Barbara; loving grandmother of Susan Hancock O'Planick and her husband Jason, Kerry Hancock and Kelly Wallace; dear sister of Wayne…
Thomas Curran Fowler, Jr
Feb 17, 2026
Thomas Curran Fowler Jr., 76 Tom was born on September 22, 1949, in Baltimore, MD. Tom was a man who lived on his own terms and was defined by his love of hunting and fishing. A proud army veteran, he served with the First Air Calvary in the Vietnam war. He came home in 1969…
Rebecca Catherine Barry
Feb 16, 2026
Rebecca Catherine Barry June 29, 1979-February 16, 2026 Rebecca Catherine Barry was born on June 29, 1979 at Yokosuka Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. She was raised in Baltimore, Maryland and lived with her mother, Mary Minderlein; her aunts Claire and Catherine, her uncle Charles (Buck), and her grandmother Catherine (Baba). She later moved with…
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