OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Mariam Mary Vasiliou
Jan 30, 1935 - Jul 15, 2025
Mary Vasiliou (1935–2025) Mary Vasiliou passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Towson, Maryland at age 90, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Athens, Greece, to Vangeli and Hripsime Raptis, she survived the hardships of WWII, enduring persecution for her faith as a third-generation Jehovah's Witness. Baptized at 15, she devoted over 20 years…
James Edward Bellison, Jr.
Jan 21, 1949 - Jul 14, 2025
On July 14, 2025 James Edward Bellison, Jr.; beloved husband of Lolita Sanchez Bellison; devoted father of Jarrett Bellison, Elizabeth Gaffney, James Gaffney, Lilian Gaffney, and Rick Johnson; cherished grandfather of Kylie Bellison, Maya Guerra, Kelsey Barrick, Alexander Barrera, Nicholas, Kelli, and Kaia Gaffney, A.J., Dannika, and Dominique Johnson; dear brother of Bonnie Cline, the…
Michael Andrew Ridge
Jul 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Andrew Ridge on July 13, 2025. Mike goes before the love of his life for 39 years Carol Lynn Ridge (nee Jurey) as her beloved husband and served as the devoted father of Mathew Alexander and Jonathon David Ridge. He is predeceased…
Hope Brown Howachyn
Jul 12, 2025
HOWACHYN, HOPE On July 12, 2025, Hope Brown Howachyn passed away peacefully in Timonium, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Howachyn; devoted mother of Michael Charles Howachyn, Sr. and his wife Jacqueline and the late Elizabeth Hope Howachyn; loving grandmother of Michael Charles Howachyn, Jr., Claire Elizabeth Howachyn, Conor Daniel Howachyn,…
Olga Korz
Jul 12, 2025
Olga Korz, of Rancho Mirage, California, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025. Olga lived a long and joyful life centered around family, friendship, and hospitality. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Irene, and her son, George, who were the heart of her world. Olga's warmth, generosity, and vibrant spirit left a lasting impression…
Elaine Neely Schelle
Jul 12, 2025
Elaine Louise Neely was born on August 9, 1938, in Gettysburg, PA. After graduating from Gettysburg High School in 1955, she moved to Baltimore to attend Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing where she graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1959. Later, she returned to Hopkins to complete their Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program in…
Mary G. Mallis
Jul 11, 2025
Mary Grivakis Mallis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin and dear friend, passed away peacefully at Edenwald Senior Living on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the age of 101. Mary was born on February 17, 1924, in New York City to the late Constantine A. and Smaragda Grivakis, both Greek immigrants who arrived…
Dana Schappell
Jul 11, 2025
Dana Clark Schappell, 66, of Dundalk Maryland passed away on July 11th, 2025, at home. Born on October 13th, 1958, in Dundalk, Dana was a loving father, husband, and grandfather whose humor and unwavering love for his family touched the lives of all he knew. Dana grew up in Dundalk becoming an ironworker and then…
John C. Ulrich, D.D.S.
Jul 11, 2025
On July 11, 2025, John C. Ulrich D. D. S., a practitioner of general dentistry in northeast Baltimore and Towson for 38 years. Dr. Ulrich attended elementary schools in Baltimore. He attended Calvert Hall College, Loyola College and he was a 1953 graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School. During World War II, he…
Stephanie R. Mcquade
Jul 11, 2025
On July 11, 2025, Stephanie R. McQuade, beloved wife of the late Alfred C. McQuade, Sr.; devoted mother of the late Alfred C. McQuade, Jr.; dear sister of Geraldine Orlick, Shirley Ovelgone, Sandra McQuade and Dolores Jefferson; aunt of Jackie Jefferson, Taylor Brice, Theodore McQuade, Ariana McQuade, Jordon Jefferson and Carol Kraemer (Thank you for…
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