OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Richard T. Becker
Sep 17, 2026
On September 17, 2026, Richard Thomas Becker; former owner /operator of Eastern Auto Service; devoted father of Tina M. Robinson and her husband Wayne, Richard E. Becker and his wife Pamela and Dawn L. Becker; loving grandfather of Storm, Gaige, Devon, Darius, Derek, Marleigh, Vincent, Acelynn and Richard; great grandfather of Luca, Oaklynn, Cyrus and…
August H. Koch, Iii
Sep 17, 2026
On September 17, 2026, August H. Koch, III died peacefully in Towson, Maryland. Augie is the beloved husband of Cynthia P. Koch (nee Nichols) and the devoted father of August H. "AJ" Koch, IV and his wife Nichole and Garrett P. Koch and his fiancé Taylor. He is the cherished grandfather of August H. Koch,…
Kenneth L. Bosley
Sep 16, 2026
On September 16, 2026, Kenneth Lee Bosley, beloved husband of the late Shirley Ann Bosley; devoted father of Bryan W. Bosley and his wife Lisa Payne; loving grandfather of Bethany, Jordan and Erica; dear brother of Jo Ann Smith and the late Woodrow Bosley and Carol Rakowski. The family is planning to have a celebration…
Lorraine M. Chamberlain
Sep 16, 2026
Lorraine M. Chamberlain (May 1, 1935 – September 16, 2026) Lorraine M. Chamberlain, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. She shared 65 years with her beloved husband, Donald Chamberlain. She is survived by her children: David Chamberlain (Shelley), John Chamberlain, and Richard Chamberlain (Stephanie); grandchildren: Michael (Brittany Pierzga) and Brian Chamberlain, Jordan…
Susan Elizabeth Tawney
Feb 27, 1943 - Sep 14, 2026
On September 14, 2026, Susan Elizabeth Tawney, beloved sister of Richard Tawney and his wife Peggy, and the late Charles, Mary, Robert, Joyce, Jimmy, Freddie, Ronnie, Joey, Donna, Deb, Tina, and John. Loving aunt of Laurie Halle and her husband Steve. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. A graveside service will be…
Howard Edward Allen Sr.
Aug 21, 1926 - Sep 14, 2026
On September 14, 2026, Howard E. Allen, Sr.; beloved husband of the late Elloise V. Allen (nee Long); son of the late George A. and Rose McGowen, passed quietly from this life. He grew up during the Great Depression and joined the Navy at a young age when war called. He was most proud of…
Thomas Earl Zamzow
Sep 14, 2026
Peacefully at home, on September 14, 2026, Thomas Earl Zamzow, devoted husband of Diane Seyfert, beloved father of Lauren (Frank), Jason, and dearly departed Brian, stepfather to Mandy (RJ), Albert, and Samantha. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Brian Jr., Ashlyn, and Lucy. Loving brother of Sandie, Mark and Lisa; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and…
Stephen Paul Popovec
Sep 14, 2026
On September 14, 2026, Stephen Paul Popovec passed away peacefully in Towson, MD. He is the beloved son of the late Stephen Popovec and Dorothy Popovec (nee Pisula); devoted brother of Philip D. Popovec (Bonnie Richardson), William J. Popovec (Deborah), and Nancy J. Huntley; loving uncle of Michael Popovec (Brooke), Julie Popovec, Kevin Huntley (Lucy),…
Patrick Joseph Melody
Sep 14, 2026
On September 14, 2026, Patrick Joseph Melody, loving son of the late Catharine M. (nee Moravec) and the late Richard P. Melody; dear brother of Anne E. Melody. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Parish, 100 Church Ln Cockeysville, MD 21030 on Monday September 28 at 11:00 AM. Burial to…
James Raymond Howard, Lll
Sep 13, 2026
James Raymond Howard III, age 84, of Baltimore, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at Gilchrist Hospice. He was born on September 23, 1941, in Baltimore to Ruth Helen Brooks and James Raymond Howard Jr. Jim was defined by his kindness, a deep love of the outdoors, and an unwavering dedication to his daughters…
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