OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Brenda Faye Dash
Dec 11, 1953 - Jul 10, 2025
On July 10, 2025 Brenda Faye Dash passed away at her home. Brenda is the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Adam Dash, Sr.; devoted daughter of Clavie Chavis-Buttrum and the late Henry Carter; loving mother of Tammy F. Duke (Kurt), Tina D. Hoxter (Leo), Kenneth Adam Dash, Jr. and Kevin A. Dash ( Fiancé…
Leuthpansai "Joe" Vilayvong
Jul 9, 2025
On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Leuthpansai "Joe" Vilayvong, peacefully passed away in Towson, Maryland. He was the beloved son of Bouachan and Bounthavy Soukkaphan Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the late Kykeo Vilayvong. He is survived by his wife Vanna (Ling) Souvannaphong, alongside his sister Noy Wells and her husband Dave and their child Alexander, whom…
Cecelia A. Chesnik
Jul 8, 2025
On July 8, 2025, Cecelia Anna Chesnik, beloved wife of the late Paul W. Chesnik, Jr.; devoted mother of Paul D. Chesnik and his wife Michelle; loving grandmother of Matthew Chesnik and his wife Carrie; cherished great grandmother of Mallory and Marcus Chesnik; dear sister of Marie Melvin and Rita Kunkel; aunt of Thomas and…
Helen E. Wilson
Jul 7, 2025
On July 7, 2025, Helen Ethel Wilson, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Sanders; devoted mother of Elizabeth Mathena, Leah Mathena and Helen Lyons; dear sister of Sharon Petre, Shirley Gant and Lawrence J. Grimes; also survived by seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services and interment are private.
Lyle P. Schill, Jr.
Jul 7, 2025
On July 7, 2025, Lyle P. Schill, Jr., beloved husband of Joanne A. Schill; devoted father of Thomas K. Schill and his wife Mary Catherine, Alison S. Paul and her husband Christian, and the late Alexander P. Schill; loving grandfather of Alexander "Xander" Schill, Alexis Paul, Dagan Schill, Abigail Paul, Addison Schill, Dawson Schill, and…
Stephen L. Croucher
Jul 4, 2025
Stephen Louis Croucher, 62, lifetime Baltimore resident, passed peacefully on July 4, 2025. Loving son of Herbert and Ellen Croucher, brother of Dena Zorbach (husband John) and Uncle to Cameron Zorbach, Alexandra Murray (husband Brian) and Harrison Zorbach, and Great Uncle to Parker Murray. A graduate of Calvert Hall College and Essex Community College, Stephen…
Gordon William "Bill" Hunter
Jun 4, 1928 - Jul 3, 2025
Gordon William "Bill" Hunter, a spirited Major League Baseball player, coach, and manager, and longtime resident of Lutherville, Maryland, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 97. Known for his flashy glove, deep baseball knowledge, and enduring love for the game, Bill's career left a lasting impact at every level of the…
Robert Bradley Byrne
Jul 3, 2025
On July 3, 2025, Robert Bradley "Brad" Byrne, beloved son of the late Donald L. Byrne and Mary Grace Byrne (nee Bayne); loyal husband of Kimberly Byrne (nee Hoover); devoted father of Sarah Grace Byrne and Laura Livengood; dear brother of Dawn Byrne, Maura Byrne Steele (Timothy) and Bryan A. Byrne (Denele); loved cousin of…
Sylvester J. Schweiger, Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
On July 3, 2025, Sylvester J. Schweiger, Jr., beloved husband of the late Sarah Schweiger; devoted father of Teresa A. Schweiger; dear brother of the late Mary Ventura. Visitation will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on Thursday from 10 to 11 AM. A funeral service…
Katherine Yorgiadis
Jul 1, 2025
On July 1, 2025, Katherine Yorgiadis (nee Mitros), born in Rhodes, Greece, to the late John and Maria Mitros. She came to the U.S. in 1939 with her parents. She married her husband Strati and had three children; John, Rody (Mike), and Sam. She has two grandchildren; Justin and Katrina Bucci. She loved cooking and…
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