OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Nancy Jean Bopst
Nov 27, 2025
On November 27, 2025, Nancy Jean Bopst (nee Smith), beloved wife of Roy Calvin Bopst, Jr.; devoted mother of Jessica Bopst and Jeremy Bopst and his wife Stacy; loving grandmother of Alex McClernan, Tyler and Lauren Bopst; dear sister of Diana Mister and the late Gordon Smith, the late John Smith, and the late Bruce…
Joanne M. Gardner
Nov 27, 2025
On November 27, 2025, Joanne M. Gardner (nee Isabella) died peacefully in Cartersville, Georgia, formerly of Fork, Maryland. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Vaughn P. Gardner, her sons Timothy F. Gardner and Robert P. Gardner (Donna), her parents Frank E. Isabella and Anna Gerard Isabella, and by her brother Thomas W. Isabella. Joanne…
Linda Mary Davidson
Nov 26, 2025
Linda Mary Davidson On November 26, at the age of 82, Linda Mary Davidson (née Corcoran) beloved wife of Frederic M. Davidson, daughter of Raymond Earl Corcoran (deceased) and Kathryn Louise Corcoran, née Gabriel (deceased), loving mother of Susan (Michael) Chavanne and Julie (Narendra) Rocherolle, loving grandmother of Lauren (Tyler) Pauly, Erin, Nicolas, and Sophie,…
Elvira Janet Froehlinger
Nov 26, 2025
Dedicated Mother and Educator: On November 26, 2025, Dr. Elvira Janet Froehlinger (nèe Castoro) passed away peacefully in Towson, Maryland. Beloved wife of late Richard A. Froehlinger Jr, daughter of late Charles Castoro and late Carmela (nèe Costanza) and sister of late Joseph Castoro (Margaret). Survived by children Beth Powell (John), Janet Froehlinger-Willey (Dave), Christina…
William W. Nies
Nov 26, 2025
On November 26, 2025, William W. Nies passed away. He was a resident of Bel Air, Maryland. He is survived by his beloved sister Wilma Strine and his loving nephews and niece, Scott Strine, Greg Strine and Cindy Strine. William started his career with Western Electric and then later worked for Lucent Technologies. He was…
Pearl L. Gintling
Nov 26, 2025
Pearl Louise Gintling (nee Elways), 102 years of age, from Lodge Forest, MD passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on November 26, 2025. She was born in Elkton, MD, on August 12, 1923, to Herbert and Lottie Elways. Married 75 years, she was the beloved wife of the late Nevin J. Gintling, and devoted…
Joseph Michael Ruppel
Nov 25, 2025
On November 25, 2025, Joseph M. Ruppel died peacefully in Lutherville, MD. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Ruppel and Helen L. Ruppel (née Greco). Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Lisa Coppolo Ruppel, and by his devoted daughters, Emily K. Ruppel and her husband Thomas Jackson, and Abigail L.…
Mark J. Pappas
Nov 23, 2025
On November 23, 2025 Mark James Pappas passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years Harriet Pappas (nee Nichols). He was pre-deceased by his 6 siblings. He is survived by his 3 beloved children and their spouses: Zinon, Steve &…
Linda K. Konarski
Nov 22, 2025
On November 22, 2025, Linda Kay Konarski, beloved wife of the late Stephen L. Konarski; devoted mother of William C. Strehlein and Kristin L. Strehlein; loving grandmother of Savannah Bucalo, Karissa Padilla and her husband Jose, Kendall Strehlein, Avery Strehlein and the late Hannah Strehlein; cherished great grandmother of Jamil Padilla and Jett Padilla; also…
Laverne W. Schneider
Nov 21, 2025
LaVerne W. Schneider (April 27, 1926 - November 21, 2025) On November 21, at the age of 99, LaVerne W. Schneider, beloved wife of the late Harry W. Schneider, Jr., devoted and loving mother of Scott Schneider and his wife Jill, grandmother of her cherished grandchildren Eric, Carson, Clara and Lindsey, and great grandmother of…
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