OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
William Gary Neiser, Sr.
Feb 21, 1938 - Sep 21, 2026
William "Bill" Gary Neiser, Sr. age 88 of Hagerstown, MD was promoted to Glory on September 21, 2026. Bill was born on February 21, 1938 to his late mother Margaret Elizabeth Neiser in Harford County, Maryland. Bill was a member of the Salvation Army where he was active in the Men's Club and League of…
Lisa Ellison Padian
Sep 20, 2026
Lisa Ellison Padian July 30, 1955 – September 20, 2026 Lisa Ellison Padian, beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, following a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Lisa was born on July 30, 1955, to Mary Louise Padian and Joseph Fielding Padian,…
Valerie Page Spencer
Sep 20, 2026
Valerie Page Spencer (nee Pinnix) passed away suddenly on 9/20/2026. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Chuck, her son Jeff, along with nieces Melissa and Olivia, and nephews Chad and Zachary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valerie's favorite charity, House of Hope Animal Rescue in Northeast MD Friends…
Marian E. Wilt
Sep 20, 2026
On September 20, 2026, Marian Elizabeth Wilt passed peacefully. She is the devoted mother of Keith G. Wilt (Kathleen), Sally A. Nicholson (Antione), bonus daughter Onjena BenAvari and the late Ruth L. Wilt; loving grandmother of Michael Paule (Graciela), Luther Tate (Stephanie), Louis Tate (Samantha), Chyna Nicholson, Korey Nicholson, Antione Nicholson, Jr. and Nicole Wilt;…
Delores Jean Wood
Jul 26, 1947 - Sep 20, 2026
On September 20, 2026 Delores Jean Wood passed away. Delores was born on July 26, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to her late parents John and Mary Shiflett. Delores is the beloved wife of the late John H. Wood; devoted mother of Rebecca J. Wallace (Matthew), Gregory A. Wood (Misty), the late Pamela K. Wood, and…
Ida Mae Brown
Oct 28, 1925 - Sep 18, 2026
On September 18, 2026 Ida Mae Brown, beloved wife of Donald Lee Brown; devoted mother of Rhea E. Karmazyn, Gary P. Liston, and Deborah J. Liston; loving grandmother of Wendy Krebs, and Peter Johnson; cherished great-grandmother of 5 great-grandchildren and 10 great- great grandchildren; dear sister of Nancy Dickerson, Mabel Hom, the late Lilly Thompson,…
Betty Lee Raygor
Sep 18, 2026
Betty Lee Raygor passed away suddenly on September 18, 2026. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Franklin R. Raygor and Ethel C. Raygor (nee Scanland), her sister Jean and her nephew Michael, both of Florida. She is survived by her cousins Raymond Scanland and his wife Jackie, and Rae Lee Marino and her husband Jeffrey.…
Rosalind Kerns
Jul 27, 1930 - Sep 18, 2026
On September 18, 2026 Rosalind Kerns passed away surrounded by her loving family. Rose was the beloved wife of the late William G. Kerns, Sr. devoted mother of the late William G. Kerns, Jr., Mary Ann Wittekind (William), Susan D. Kramer (Don), Janet M. Kerns, Clifford L. Kerns, and Timothy L. Kerns; cherished grand mother…
Linda Modeski
Sep 18, 2026
Linda (Lin) Lee Sharp Modeski, née Morris, 78, a longtime resident of Baltimore County, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on September 18, 2026, while under the compassionate care of Heartland Hospice. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Leroy (Lee) Charles Morris; her mother, Bertha (Bert) Rae Morris; her former husband,…
Gail Loretta Kolombatovich Zelley
May 25, 1968 - Sep 18, 2026
Gail K Zelley, 58 of Hunt Valley, Maryland, died peacefully after a 10-year battle with breast cancer on September 18, 2026. Gail was born May 25, 1968, at the Army base in Landstuhl, Germany, to George E. Kolombatovich (dec) and Sally Jane Kolombatovich nee Nygren (dec). She grew up in many towns in Long Island…
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