OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Edward Smith Klohr, Jr.
Dec 5, 2025
Edward S. Klohr, Jr., M.D., a resident of Edenwald in Towson, was born October 4, 1930 in Randallstown to Grace Holbrook and Edward S. Klohr, Sr., joining two sisters, Ruth E. Klohr and Margaret Klohr Cooper. His grandfather, a farmer, declared a holiday the day he was born - after five granddaughters he finally had…
Michael Koehler
Dec 4, 2025
On December 4, 2025, Michael "Skip" Koehler, beloved husband of Darlene Koehler (nee Kennedy); devoted father of Michelle Smith and her husband Richard, Laura Blazer and her husband Nathan, Michael Koehler, Jr. and his wife Amanda, and the late Tommy Koehler; loving grandfather of Austin Smith, Zachary Koehler, Ella Koehler, and Ivy Koehler; dear brother…
Madeline L. Sears
Dec 4, 2025
Madeline L. Sears On December 4, 2025, Madeline Lucy Sears (nee lacarino), passed away in Timonium, Md. She was the wife of the late James M Sears; mother of Deborah Meushaw, Karen Kridel (Wendy), James Sears (Joan), and Thomas Sears, also a dear aunt to Anne Marie Wright who has a sister-like bond with our…
Melissa Rose Pallett
May 24, 1972 - Dec 3, 2025
On December 3, 2025 Melissa Rose Pallett passed away after a long hard-fought battle. Melissa is survived by her son Justin D. Pallett (Larisa), her grandchildren Leo and Luca Pallett, her parents David and the late Hilda Pallett, brother David Pallett III, and sister Ann Cooper. A memorial service will be held at the Patapsco…
Reagan Danielle Saunders
Dec 3, 2025
Reagan Danielle Saunders, age 28, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, sister, fiancee , and friend. Reagan always had a beautiful smile, quick wit, gracious and kind spirit, and always up for a heart to heart conversation and a caring ear to listen. Reagan was born on May 13,…
Patricia "Patty" Anne Black
Dec 1, 2025
Patricia "Patty" Anne Black (Flood), age 61, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, known for her kindness and unwavering spirit. Patty was born on December 26, 1963, in New York, New York. She earned a master's degree in Speech Pathology…
Diana Marie Skalstad
Dec 1, 2025
Diana Skalstad, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 1, 2025, after a hard fought battle with esophageal cancer. She leaves behind her three children — Derrek Wolinski, Devon Wolinski, and Daniel Wolinski — who will forever carry her strength in their bones. Diana's legacy lives on through her grandchildren- Shawn, Alicia, Hope,…
Mary Dardamanis
Dec 1, 2025
On December 1, 2025, Mary Dardamanis (nee Markulis), age 95, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. She was the last of seven siblings who were the children of George and Athena Markulis. The Markulis couple immigrated from the Island of Rhodes, Greece in the spring of 1924, with two eight-month-old twin daughters, and settled…
Fritz E. Froehlich
Nov 28, 2025
On November 28, 2025, Fritz Earl Froehlich, beloved husband of the late Claire Froehlich; devoted father of Fritz Carl Froehlich; loving grandfather of Kyle Froehlich, Zech O'Kelley, Michelle Froehlich and Vanessa Froehlich; dear brother of the late John Allen Chriest and Madeline Schaefer. Service and interment are private.
John P. Arscott
Nov 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of John Phillip Arscott on November 27, 2025. He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Teresa G. Arscott; his daughters Jennifer L. Lochotzki (Steven) and Christa N. Peloquin (Mark). And his most important role was as Poppy to his cherished grandchildren Emma…
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