OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Margaret Mary Webb
Sep 30, 2025
On September 30, 2025, Margaret Mary Webb (nee Kremer), beloved wife of the late William H. Webb; devoted mother of Christopher W. Webb and his wife Rachel, Brandon D. Webb, and Rebecca L. Hartnett and her husband Joseph; loving grandmother of Julia and Phoebe Hartnett, and the late J.B.; dear sister of Jerry Kremer, Robert…
Joanna W. Nierwinski
Sep 28, 2025
On September 28, 2025, Joanna W. Nierwinski (nee Woolf), beloved wife of the late John S. Nierwinski; devoted mother of Donna Tabilio and her husband Bill, Deborah Tokach and her husband Dave, and Rodney Eichelberger and his wife Tanya; cherished grandmother of Scott Schneider, Jacob Schneider, Sarah Roberts, Rachel Elko, Cody Tabilio, Justin Eichelberger, and…
John Grason Turnbull
Sep 25, 2025
John Grason Turnbull died peacefully in Baltimore, Maryland on September 25, 2025. Born to Henry and Ruth Turnbull in Bronxville, New York, John graduated from St. Paul's School for Boys in Baltimore County and from Washington and Jefferson College and later earned an M.B.A. from Pace University in New York. He lived in Queens, New…
Kenneth Allen Bourne, Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Allen Bourne, Jr., age 83, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland, the city where he was born and spent his life making a lasting impact. Born on April 13, 1942, in Baltimore, Kenneth was a proud alumnus of Gilman School, graduating in 1960. He went on to earn a Bachelor…
Thomas Edison Struble
Jun 3, 1945 - Sep 24, 2025
On September 24th 2025, Thomas Edison Struble passed away. Thomas was born June 6th 1945 to his parents The Late Allen Struble and The Late Helen Struble (nee Forsyth). He leaves behind former wife and forever friend Rose Struble. He was the devoted father of Gina Struble Rogofsky and her husband David, Allen Struble and…
Heather Elizabeth Pielke
Sep 24, 2025
On September 24, 2025, Heather Elizabeth Pielke passed away due to cancer in Towson, Maryland. She is survived by her beloved mother Virginia Pielke. She is pre-deceased by her father Emil B Pielke, a state delegate and attorney. She attended the St. Paul's School for Girls in Lutherville, Maryland. She graduated from John Hopkins University…
James Alan Kessler
Sep 23, 2025
James Alan Kessler, beloved brother, son, and friend, passed away suddenly on September 23, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on May 2, 1956, in Baltimore, MD, and throughout his life James filled the lives of those around him with warmth, kindness, and laughter. James was known for his generous spirit and…
John C. Elerding Sr.
Aug 22, 1940 - Sep 23, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father John C. Elerding, Sr. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family September 23, 2025, He was 85 years old Born on August 22, 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Harry Lester Elerding a Civil Engineer and Pearl Kathryn…
Margaret T. Foard
Sep 23, 2025
Margaret Theresa (DeBaufre) Foard, 97 of Dundalk, Md, passed away peacefully September 23, 2025, at Morningside House of Friendship, Hanover MD. Margaret was born June 6, 1928, in Baltimore MD, the daughter of Benjaman and Theresa (Clark) DeBaufre. She attended St Katharine's School where she completed their Commercial Program in 1944. Her speed and proficiency…
Minetta "Peggy" Marie Lighthiser
Sep 22, 2025
Minetta Marie "Peggy" McQuade Lighthiser passed peacefully on September 22 at Edenwald in Towson. She was born on March 5, 1929, in Baltimore to Frank Joseph and Christina Marie (Mavers) McQuade. Peggy graduated from Towson High School, Class of 1946. She married Kenneth L. Lighthiser in 1948, and they celebrated 66 years of happy marriage.…
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