OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Barbara Ellen Ebert Krebs Ferguson
Sep 12, 2025
Barbara Ellen Ebert Krebs Ferguson left this world peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by love, just after midnight on Friday September 12 at her apartment in Baltimore County. She lived 94 wonderful years! Barbara was born April 13, 1931, in the Baltimore neighborhood of Highlandtown. She was the first of three daughters and one son…
Scott Phin
Sep 11, 2025
On September 11, 2025, we mourn the passing of Scott Phin. He is survived by his family, Michele, Madison and Peyton Phin. After his family, his greatest loves were golf, his friends, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He will be remembered for his humor, loyalty, and integrity. Scott will be missed by many for years…
Graham H. Duffey, Jr.
Sep 10, 2025
On September 10, 2025, Graham H. Duffey, Jr., beloved husband of Georgianne H. Duffey; devoted father of Dean Thomas Duffey and Kimberly Ann Duffey; loving grandfather of Haven Nicole Duffey; dear brother of James Duffey, Fred Duffey and Virginia Birchhill. Service and interment are private.
Paul C. Shapanus
Sep 9, 2025
On September 9, 2025, we mourn the passing of Paul C. Shapanus, beloved husband of Kendra Shapanus (nee Svach); beloved son of Katherine Shapanus and the late George Shapanus, Sr.; dear brother of Vincent Shapanus and his wife Julia, Christopher Shapanus, and the late George Shapanus, Jr.; loving uncle of Alexandra Perry, Zach Shapanus, Anastasia…
Hilda C. Pallett
Sep 9, 2025
On September 9, 2025, Hilda Corine Pallett, beloved wife of David L. Pallett, Jr.; devoted mother of Melissa R. Pallett and David L. Pallett, III; stepmother of Anne Cooper; loving grandmother of Justin Pallett, Devon Pallett, Layla Pallett, Kaleb Cooper, Katie Cooper and Dylan Cooper; cherished great grandmother of twins, Leo and Luca Pallett. Service…
Andrew Bonthron, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
On September 8, 2025, Andrew Bonthron, Jr. died peacefully in Parkville, Maryland. He is the beloved husband of Joan M. Bonthron (nee Renehan) and the devoted father of Andrew "Drew" J. Bonthron and his wife Alice and Carol J. Crist and her husband Ken. Andy is the cherished grandfather of Ami Crist, Mary Beth Ballweber…
Leonard E. Richardson
Sep 8, 2025
On September 8, 2025, Leonard E. Richardson passed away from ALS; devoted son of the late Leona Richardson (nee Kalbskopf) and the late Charles Richardson; beloved brother of Lee Charles Richardson, Lisa Cruz (Val), the late Robin Richardson and the late Theresa Richardson; loving uncle of Bradley, Scott, Mason and Ty and great uncle of…
Joseph S. Boddiford, Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
On September 7, 2025, Joseph Stanley Boddiford, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home in Timonium, MD, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in September 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up in Parkville-Carney and attended Calvert Hall College. Following his graduation, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, completing training at Parris…
Jane Curley Kimmel
Jun 3, 1935 - Sep 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jane Curley Kimmel June 3, 1935 - September 7, 2025 Jane Curley Kimmel, of Marriottsville, Md. passed away peacefully in her home on September 7, 2025 Born on June 3, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts, Jane Curley Kimmel lived a life full of love, family, and adventure. She married her high school…
Alice Dalbey Bernstein
Jun 9, 1933 - Sep 6, 2025
Alice Dalbey Bernstein June 9, 1933-September 6, 2025 Born in Des Moines, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Roy Leland Dalbey and Marie Shuler Dalbey, and was predeceased by her younger brother John T. Dalbey. She graduated from Roosevelt HS in Des Moines and attended the University of Iowa for her BA, then…
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