OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Barbara Kogler
May 13, 2025
Barbara grew up during the Great Depression, a formative experience that helped shape the resilience, independence, and practical wisdom she carried with her throughout her life. Married to the late Valentine Anthony Kogler Jr., Barbara embraced the role of wife, mother, and later, matriarch of a growing and tightly knit family. She is survived by…
Patricia Lane Colt
May 12, 2025
On May 12, 2025, Patricia Lane Colt (nee Peterson) passed away peacefully at The Blakehurst Retirement Community in Towson, Maryland. Pat was born on September 18, 1934 in Faribault, Minnesota to Gwendolyn (nee Palmer) and Elwood Burdette Peterson. Her family moved to Baltimore during her childhood and she attended Eastern High School. Pat was a…
Olan D. Fountain
May 11, 2025
On May 11, 2025, Olan D. Fountain, beloved husband of Carol Fountain; devoted father of Michael J. Fountain and Amy M. Russell and her husband John; loving grandfather of Savannah E. Fulton and her husband Garrett, Gabe A. Russell, Kayla H. Russell and Ellen P. Russell; cherished great grandfather of Jack E. Fulton and Crew…
James A. Nelson
May 10, 2025
On May 10, 2025, James Arthur Nelson, beloved husband of Sandra L. Nelson; devoted father of Gwen R. Nelson and her companion Tommy, Deborah A. Ribb and her husband Paul and Michael S. Nelson and his wife Amanda; loving grandfather of Riley N. McWilliams, Austin J. Nelson, Ethan M. McWilliams, Ryan M. Nelson, Evan S.…
Marsha B. Caldwell
May 10, 2025
Marsha B. Caldwell July 8, 1959 – May 10, 2025 Marsha B. Caldwell, of Lutherville-Timonium, MD, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the age of 65. Born Marsha Campo on July 8, 1959, in Galion, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Dottie Leatherow and the late Cruse Campo, and stepdaughter of Ross…
Kenneth Sellars
May 10, 2025
On May 10, 2025 Kenneth Sellars, 81 of Edgemere, MD left this earthly home and gained eternal life in the Heavens above. Kenneth Earl Sellars was born on October 7, 1943 to Noble Vernon Sellars & Minnie Alberta Woodard in Selma, NC. Ken graduated from Bridgeville High School (Delaware) in 1963 and went on to…
Sarah Lorraine Smith
Jul 12, 1932 - May 9, 2025
On May 9, 2025 Sarah Lorraine Smith; beloved wife of the late Ray F. Smith, Sr.; devoted mother of Patricia A. Hippler and her husband Andrew, the late Ray F. Smith, Jr., the late Pete W. Smith, and the late Glenn A. Smith; cherished grandmother of 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends may visit at…
Rose Marie Gernhart
May 9, 2025
On May 9, 2025, Rose Marie Gernhart, beloved wife of the late Walter Barry Gernhart, devoted mother of Raymond Anthony Gernhart (Fritz Schmidt), Diane Marie Casale (the late Paul), Lisa Marie Brown (Richard), and David Barry Gernhart. Also survived by her loving grandchildren; Heather Marie Punti, Leah Marie Jesmer and Candace Carmella Casale. The family…
Geraldine Foy
May 9, 2025
On May 9, 2025, Geraldine Kay. Foy (nee Beres), beloved wife of the late Joseph Richard Foy Sr., devoted mother of Barbara Ann Martin and Joseph Richard Foy Jr. and his wife Melissa, loving grandmother of Zachary J. Martin, Andrew J. Martin, Emma Grace Tatem, and Madeline Nicole Foy, cherished great-grandmother of Alexander J. Martin…
Todd L. Parchman
May 9, 2025
Todd Liddell Parchman passed away on May 9, 2025, at his home in Baltimore, Maryland after a long battle with prostate cancer, a journey he faced with strength, courage and dignity. Todd's life was marked by an enduring commitment to family, education, and service, and his greatest joy came from his wife, children and grandchildren.…
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