OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Dorothy R. Gephardt
Jan 13, 2026
On January 13, 2026, Dorothy Ruth Gephardt, beloved wife of Joseph R. Gephardt, III; devoted mother of Billie-Jo Gephardt and Joseph R. Gephardt, IV; loving grandmother of Larry Folk, III; also survived by other family and friends. Visitation will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on…
Richard Sharpe
Jan 13, 2026
Richard Vivian Sharpe, born June 4, 1937, in Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, passed away peacefully at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, MD on January 13, 2026, surrounded by his children, their spouses, and six grandchildren, whose presence in the days before his passing brought him great comfort. He is now reunited in heaven with his beloved…
Clint R. Morgan
Jan 12, 2026
On January 12, 2026, Clint Russell Morgan, devoted father of Joshua H. Morgan; loving son of Brenda J. Morgan and the late Stewart W. Morgan; cherished grandfather of Nathan and Noelani Morgan. Visitation will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on Saturday from 2-4 PM. A…
Janice Nan Eves
Jan 12, 2026
Janice Nan Eves, 82, of Timonium, MD, peacefully passed away on January 12, 2026 after a short battle with complications from a stroke. Janice was born on September 25, 1943 to Catherine and James Eves in the city of Baltimore, MD. After Janice graduated from Friends School, she pursued a degree in Graphic Design and…
Nancy Elizabeth Buzzard
Nov 30, 1942 - Jan 12, 2026
On January 12, 2026 Nancy Elizabeth Buzzard passed away peacefully with family at her side. Nancy was the only daughter of George Pearce and Ruth Langenfelder. Nancy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She is survived by her husband George Buzzard, her children David Corliss and Kelly Anderson and her grandchildren…
Mirielle C. Snyder
Jan 11, 2026
On January 11th, Charlotte Snyder (née Helmbright) passed away following a short battle with liver cancer. The fourth of twelve children born to Mireille and Gene Helmbright, she was raised in Baltimore and graduated from Patterson High School. Charlotte attended CCBC where she got her Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy. She worked for 30…
Silas Winfield Cain, Jr.
Jan 10, 2026
Silas Winfield Cain, Jr. 1931-2026 Silas Winfield Cain, Jr. was born on November 21, 1931 in Baltimore, MD, to Belle Taylor Cain and her husband, Silas Winfield Cain. Winfield (as he was known) grew up in Bel Air, MD, where as a teenager he met his future wife, Lorraine Mulford. In high school, Winfield attended…
Melvin C. Lemmon
Jan 10, 2026
On January 10, 2026, Melvin C. Lemmon passed peacefully after a short illness. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary (new Ewers) and his children Barbara Morlock (Stephen), Teresa Thomas (David) and Michael Lemmon (Nathan). He is also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and one future great-grandchild. Funeral services…
Daniel Joseph O'Connell
Jan 10, 2026
Daniel Joseph O'Connell, 72, of Baltimore, MD passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was born August 13, 1953 in New Haven, CT to the late Daniel and Elizabeth Blake O'Connell. Dan is survived by daughters Erin (Eric Bielitz) O'Connell of Baltimore and Maureen (Shaun) McCoy of Severn; sisters…
Jean Dungan Van Buskirk
Jan 10, 2026
On January 10, 2026, Jean Dungan Van Buskirk passed away peacefully in Towson, Maryland. Beloved wife of the late George Van Buskirk. Devoted Mother of Margot Van Buskirk Hoerner (Eric), Barbara J. Van Buskirk (Marcelo de Jesus) and the late Laura Jane Van Buskirk. Cherished grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 4 She is…
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