OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Daniel S. Wheeler, Sr.
Dec 16, 2025
On December 16, 2025, Daniel S. Wheeler, Sr., died peacefully in Belcamp, Maryland. He is predeceased by his parents, Jack Wilmer Wheeler and Dorothy May Neighoff Wheeler and by his brother John M. Wheeler. Dan is survived by his children Charles D. Wheeler and his wife Danielle, Daniel S. Wheeler, Jr and his wife Patricia…
Garland F. Humphries, Jr.
Dec 16, 2025
On December 16, 2025, Garland F. Humphries, Jr. passed away peacefully. Garland is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Linda Humphries; devoted stepfather to Kelley Wright (Dennis), Thomas Raley, Jr. (Kimberly), Courtney Chelf (Charles), Todd Raley (Mary); cherished grandfather of Christopher (Victoria), Jordan (Diego), Jonathan, Ian, Alexandria, Chase, Connor, Carley, Jack, Matthew, Michael…
Richard Minnick
Dec 14, 2025
Richard Allen Minnick, age 71, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Dundalk, Maryland. Born on March 28, 1954, Richard was the son of Rufus Minnick and Virginia Minnick, both of whom preceded him in death. Richard was a kind and caring man whose life was marked by his deep devotion to his Savior. He…
Robert Joseph Spangle
Dec 14, 2025
Robert Joseph (Joe) Spangle passed away on December 14, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. The eldest of five children, Joe was born and raised in Baltimore. He had a great love for his city, and was an avid fan of its hometown teams, the Baltimore Colts, Ravens, Orioles, and University of Maryland Terps. While young he…
William E. Naeny
Dec 14, 2025
On December 14, 2025, William E. Naeny died peacefully in Timonium, Maryland. He is the beloved husband of Joan M. Naeny (nee Meek) and the devoted father of Gail L. Piet (Thomas). Lisa C. Gaddis (George) and Stacey J. Eckhardt (Randy). Cherished grandfather of David W. Gregory, Clifford S. Gregory, Amanda M. Bender, Garick Eckhardt,…
Charles Lee Bollack
May 23, 1943 - Dec 13, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Lee Bollack of Nottingham, MD peacefully passed away on December 13, 2025 at his home. He was a beloved husband and loving father and grandfather. He will be remembered for his generous heart, sense of humor and unwavering love for his family and the Baltimore City Fire Department. He is survived by his…
Louis A. Reinhardt, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
On December 13, 2025 Louis A. Reinhardt, Jr., beloved husband of the late Evelyn Dougherty Reinhardt and brother of the late Phyllis Crowley, passed away peacefully at Stella Maris, Timonium MD. Beloved father of Francis X. Reinhardt and his wife Susan Corsi, Mary Reinhardt Dohmeier and her husband Gregory, and Kate Reinhardt Flowers and her…
Doris A. Stout
Dec 13, 2025
Doris Ann(e) Stout (nee Peterson) ,92, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. Doris was a storyteller. She told the story of her how parents, Mervin and Helen Peterson, waited to name her Doris Ann(e) (Doris later added the extra "fancier" E herself!) until several days following her birth on November 11, 1933, only after…
Elizabeth May Matthews
Jul 4, 1939 - Dec 13, 2025
On December 13, 2025 Elizabeth May Matthews went home to be with her Lord. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved late husband Ralph George Matthews, Sr. Elizabeth is survived by her devoted children Elizabeth A. Elliott (the late Lester), Christine M. Knill, Ralph G. Matthews, Jr., David A. Matthews (Dawn), Lorie L. Mayeski…
David Paul Mercadante
Dec 12, 2025
David Paul Mercadante, age 57, passed away peacefully on December 12, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 5, 1968, in New Jersey, he grew up in Atlantic Highlands on the northern Jersey Shore, graduating from Christian Brothers Academy (Class of 1986) before heading to Loyola College (now University) in Baltimore Maryland to study Biology…
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