OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Phyllis Rita Whelan
Jan 17, 2026
WHELAN, PHYLLIS R. On January 17, 2026, Phyllis Rita Whelan (nee Reymann) passed away peacefully in Timonium, MD after a 10 plus year journey with Alzheimer's disease. Up until the very end, Phyllis maintained her kindness, grace, and compassion, and expressed her love for her family and caregivers through her beautiful smile and gentle touches.…
Barbara Ann Presgraves
Apr 8, 1944 - Jan 17, 2026
On January 17, 2026, Barbara Ann Garrett Presgraves peacefully passed away in Towson, Maryland. Beloved mother of Denise Redman Koehler (Richard), Tony Redman, Craig Redman (Theresa), and bonus daughter Margie Weese Fauaro. Cherished grandmother of Crystal, Ashley, Josh, Michelle, Tony Jr., Christopher, Joey, Terah, Amanda and Brittani. Loving great-grandmother of Adriana, Breanna, Braelyn, Melah, Jonah,…
Margaret Mary Trojan
Jan 17, 2026
Margaret Mary Trojan (February 4, 1947 - January 17, 2026) Margaret Mary Trojan was born on February 4, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Margaret Duff, the first of five siblings. She grew up around the corner and a few blocks from Edward "Ed" Trojan who she started dating after asking to borrow his…
Carol Ann Zander
Jan 16, 2026
On January 16, 2026, Carol Ann Zander (nee Clemsen) passed away peacefully in Baltimore, MD. She was the beloved fiancé of Pete Duda; devoted mother of Mark Deise and his wife Rose and Jennifer Zinn and her late husband Jesse; loving grandmother of Jack Deise, Julia Deise, Eleanor Zinn, William Zinn, Aidan Zinn, and Clara…
Bernice M. Marzella
Jan 16, 2026
On January 16, 2026, Bernice M. Marzella (nee McLaren), passed away peacefully at her home in Phoenix, MD. She is the beloved wife of Francis Louis Marzella; loving sister of William McLaren and his wife Jennifer, Donald McLaren, David McLaren and his wife Denie, and Mary McLaren. Bernice is also survived by 10 cherished nieces…
Olivia Morgan Madder
Jan 15, 2026
Olivia Morgan Madder was called home to heaven, trusting fully in God's promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ alone, on January 15, 2026. She was the loving daughter of David and Susan Madder of Towson MD, and sister of Caleb Madder (Baltimore MD) and Sam Madder (Atlanta GA), the precious niece to Judy (Ben)…
Harry F. Bauer, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
On January 15, 2026, Harry Frederick Bauer Jr., passed away peacefully in Towson, Maryland. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Esther Griffith Bauer, who he is now reunited with after 13 years. Survived by his loving children, Harry Frederick Bauer III, Carl Griffith Bauer and his wife Dana and Mary Lura Duvall and her husband David.…
Brice Hickey
Jun 25, 1981 - Jan 15, 2026
Brice Hickey peacefully passed away on January 15, 2026. Loving son of Jeffrey and Deborah Hickey, cherished nephew to Amy Herron, beloved father to Penelope Daniels, coolest older brother to Blair Hickey, Beth and Brooks Lopez, and Brent and Erin Hickey, and uncle to Rory Lopez. Brice was a kind soul, an artist, a painter,…
Richard "Rick" G. Platerote
Jan 14, 2026
On January 14, 2026, Richard "Rick" G. Platerote died in Baltimore City. Rick was a retired Baltimore City Firefighter. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph G. Platerote and Josephine Z. Platerote (nee Berti), and by his brothers Jack V. Glaze, Jr. and Robert Glaze. Rick is survived by his brothers Michael Glaze (Barbara) and…
Francis Moran Feeley
Jan 13, 2026
On January 13, 2026, Francis Moran Feeley passed away peacefully in Timonium, MD. He is the cherished son of the late Harry Lawrence Feeley and Cora Feeley (nee Stirn); beloved husband of Dorothy Feeley (nee Lacey); loving brother of Mary Katharyn Cassady and the late H. Lawrence Feeley, Jr.; dear uncle of 52 nieces and…
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