OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Derek Hall
Aug 31, 2025
Derek was the proud father of his late son, Derek Lee Hall II, whom he shared with his former wife, Rose Dodge. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Hall and Shirley Hall. He is survived by his fiancée, Angela Mills, his siblings Charles Jr., Wayne and Cheryl. His children Stacey, Robert, Dustin,…
Thomas Gregory Kelbaugh
Aug 31, 2025
On August 31, 2025, Thomas Gregory Kelbaugh passed away peacefully in Perry Hall, Maryland at the age of 82. Thomas was the beloved partner of Nancy Bevard and a devoted father to Kymberly Martin and Douglas Kelbaugh (and his wife, Sarah). He was also a loving grandfather to Carter Martin, Cameron Kelbaugh, and Braden Kelbaugh.…
Donald F. Romoser
Aug 30, 2025
On August 30, 2025, Donald F. Romoser passed away peacefully in Towson, MD. He was the beloved husband of the late Ella K. Romoser (nee Funk); devoted father of Crista Sollars and her husband Marvin, David Romoser, and Scott Romoser and his wife Jacqueline; loving grandfather of Kelsey Stedman, Mitchell Stedman, Ava Sollars, Jessica Romoser…
James L. Mclaughlin, Jr.
Aug 30, 2025
On August 30, 2025, James Leonard McLaughlin, Jr., devoted father of Lexi N. McLaughlin and Cameron J. McLaughlin; loving son of Pamela McLaughlin and the late James L. McLaughlin, Sr.; dear brother of Rhonda J. Carter, Brenda L. Lutz and Dawn M. Petrovia and her husband Pasquale Petrovia, Sr.; uncle of Pasquale Petrovia, Jr. and…
Donald Lee Hudson
Aug 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that the beloved Reverend Donald Lee Hudson of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at the age of 78. Lee was born on May 3, 1947 in Camden, NJ to Donald Scott Hudson and Edna Mae Hudson. His family eventually moved to Springfield, VA,…
Sr. Ruth Handren
Aug 27, 2025
Beloved Sister of Mercy Ruth Handren, (formerly known as Sister Mary Scholastica), passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at Mercy Springwell, the retirement home for the Sisters of Mercy in Baltimore. She was 104 years old and had been a Sister of Mercy for 81 years. Born in Norristown, PA, on November 13, 1920,…
Richard Andrew Button
Jun 13, 1957 - Aug 27, 2025
On August 27, 2025 Richard Andrew Button died unexpectedly. Richard was born on June 13, 1957 to his loving parents Jacob R. Button and the late Dorothea A. Button. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Donna Lee Button, devoted children Sandra Lynn Burns (Andrew Joseph), and Andrew John Button (Dani Imbragulio), cherished grandchildren Adam…
Mary Diane Schaefer
Mar 24, 1954 - Aug 25, 2025
On August 25, 2025; Mary Diane Schaefer; belove wife of the late James Norbert Schaefer; devoted mother of Christopher J. Schaefer and his wife Mandie and Michael J. Schaefer and his wife Jennifer; loving grandmother of Kendra D. and Rebecca Z. Schaefer, Alexander R. and Avalyn G. Schaefer; dear sister of Elaine Wilson. All services…
Charles Dennis Hoover
Aug 25, 2025
On August 25, 2025 Charles Dennis Hoover, dear husband of Nancy C. Hoover and the late Dolores C. Hoover, father of Dennis P. Hoover, the late David S. Hoover, and Dawn M. Green, brother of the late Maxine Faye Fitchett. He is survived by a loving family of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Over…
William Walton Arnett, Jr.
Nov 10, 1949 - Aug 25, 2025
Bill passed suddenly at the age of 75 in his home. He was born in Baltimore to William W. Arnett, Jr and Helen E. Arnett. He was raised in south Baltimore in the neighbor of Morrell Park. He attended Southern High class of 1967 and was on their swim team. After graduating high school, he…
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