OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Judith Swansburg Smith
Jan 9, 2026
Judith Swansburg Smith "Judy" passed away Friday, January 9 of Parkinson's Disease She was 82 Her husband, Samuel Y. Smith, Jr Sam, 87, survives her after a marriage of over 45 years. Born February 12, 1943, Yarmouth Nova Scotia, Canada, she graduated from the Yarmouth School of Nursing, Class of 1963 and later completed her…
Mary Kathleen Arle
Jan 9, 2026
Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Arle (nee Gunning), 83, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at Gilchrist Center Howard County in Columbia, MD. Kathy is survived by her loving children Elise Brooks and her husband Brian, John Arle and his wife Heather, Christa Arle and her husband Hubert Clay, and Kathleen Arle. Kathy was the beloved…
Cindy L. Phelps
Jan 8, 2026
On January 8, 2026, Cindy L. Phelps, loving daughter of the late Nancy and Charles Phelps; dear sister of Debbie Phelps and sister in law, Sherry Thompson and Steve Phelps and his wife Roseann; also survived by her niece, Lacy Phelps and great nephew, Beckett, her nephew, Blake Phelps and great niece, Braylynn and all…
George Demetrios Yannakakis
Jan 6, 2026
George Demetrios Yannakakis 1931 - 2026 George Yannakakis, 94, of Towson, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 6, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dedicated physician and runner. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, and talking about politics and world affairs. George was born on…
Mary "Pat" Patricia Mccall-Paquin
Jan 6, 2026
On January 6, 2026, Mary Patricia "Pat" McCall-Paquin (nee Bloxham), died peacefully in Towson, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard McCall and the late James Paquin, and was the devoted daughter of the late Lloyd Bloxham and the late Helen J. Bloxham (nee Rada). Pat is survived by her cherished sister,…
Doris Angela Sauerwein
Jan 6, 2026
Obituary for Doris Angela Sauerwein (nee Messick) Doris Angela Messick was born on July 27, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to Merrill and Ruth Messick. She was a graduate of Parkville Senior High School's Class of 1960 and completed the commercial course track. She went on to complete her Associates Degree at Harford Community College. In…
Julien G. Colvin
Jan 5, 2026
Julien G. Colvin, who spent decades developing housing for low-income families and coordinated Baltimore's first dollar-house homesteading project, on Stirling Street in East Baltimore, died of dementia January 5. He was 83. In the 1970's, Mr. Colvin worked in Baltimore City Hall in the administration of Mayor William Donald Schaefer developing multipurpose centers around the…
Fred Kail, Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
Fred Kail (1937–2026) BALTIMORE, MD — Fred Kail, a legendary artist behind the iconic bronze statues of Johnny Unitas and Ray Lewis at M&T Bank Stadium, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at age 89. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art (1959), Fred's career was defined by a tenacity born from…
Carlien Parlett
Jan 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carlien Parlett, a loving mother, and remarkable woman. Carlien passed unexpectedly on January 4, 2026. She was 75 years old. Carlien's kindness, love, and faithfulness will forever live on in the hearts of her grandchildren, children and family, and in the hearts of…
Judith Ann Nickles
Jan 4, 2026
On January 4, 2026, Judith Ann Nickles (nee Lapin) passed away peacefully in Towson, MD. She is the loving daughter of the late Edward Lapin and Doris Lapin (nee Headley); devoted wife of Ronald D. Nickles; dear sister of the late Gary Lapin. Judith is also survived by many loving family and friends. Friends may…
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